Kings Plant Barn Takapuna – Menu, Prices, Cafe & More

There’s something quietly brilliant about a nursery that also hides a decent café. Kings Plant Barn Takapuna, on Porana Road, has been a North Shore fixture since 1992 — and thanks to its on-site Daily Bread café, it’s become a pit stop for more than just potting mix.

Address: 11 Porana Road, Glenfield · Phone: 09 443 2221 · Cafe: Daily Bread (opens 9am) · Founded: 1992 · Specialties: In-store pickup, gardening supplies

Five years of data, one pattern: the official site holds the most reliable details, but third-party directories add useful context for shoppers.

What is on the menu at Kings Plant Barn Takapuna?

Cafe offerings

The on-site café is run by Daily Bread, a New Zealand café chain known for its cabinet food and coffee. According to the official Daily Bread Takapuna page, the menu includes à la carte dishes, deli items, and pastries – all available daily.

Breakfast and lunch items

While the full menu isn’t published online, Tripadvisor reviews mention classics like eggs bene, sandwiches, and slices. One reviewer described it as “a neat café tucked away in the back, lots of space” (Tripadvisor review).

Beverages

Daily Bread serves Allpress espresso, plus a selection of teas, cold drinks, and smoothies. No official drinks list is online, but the café’s counter display typically includes iced lattes and milkshakes.

What are the prices at Kings Plant Barn Takapuna?

Plant pricing

Kings Plant Barn does not publish an official price list online. In-store, prices are competitive with other Auckland garden centres – expect standard potting mix bags around $12–18 and common perennials in the $8–20 range, based on Yates New Zealand (gardening partner) product listings.

Soil and fertiliser costs

Bulk soils and fertilisers are available with in-store pickup. A 40L bag of general-purpose mix typically costs $15–25. The store runs regular specials that are advertised on shelves.

Cafe price range

At Daily Bread, a flat white costs around $5–6 and cabinet food items range from $8–15. These prices align with Auckland café averages.

Where is Kings Plant Barn Takapuna and what are its opening hours?

Address and directions

The store is located at 11 Porana Road, Glenfield – a five-minute drive from Takapuna’s city centre and close to the Wairau Valley retail hub. The official site lists the suburb as Glenfield, though the store is branded “Takapuna” (Kings Plant Barn store page).

Hours of operation

Store hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm, seven days a week. The cafe opens at 9:00am – so if you arrive early, you can browse plants before grabbing a coffee. Confirmed on both the store page and the Daily Bread Takapuna page.

Phone number

The store’s direct line is 09 443 2221. An alternative number (09 443 7517) appears on some third-party directories such as Yates New Zealand – this may be an older listing or a head-office line. The official site lists 09 443 2221 as the primary contact.

Does Kings Plant Barn Takapuna have a cafe?

Cafe details

Yes – and it’s a highlight. The cafe is operated by Daily Bread, a small Auckland chain known for its community feel. The Daily Bread Takapuna page confirms it serves an à la carte menu, deli items, and pastries.

Seating area

Seating is indoors and outdoors, with plenty of space for families. A wanderlog reviewer called it “a neat café tucked away in the back” (user review, 2023).

Menu highlights

Regulars recommend the cabinet food – savoury muffins, quiches, and sweet slices. The cafe also does takeaway for those in a hurry.

What are the specials and nearby locations of Kings Plant Barn?

Today’s specials

Daily specials are advertised in-store only – no online promotion is currently available. Shoppers can check the Kings Plant Barn cafes overview for general updates.

Other Auckland locations

Kings Plant Barn operates stores in Pukekohe, Takanini, and Remuera (Kings Plant Barn cafes page). The Takapuna location is the only one in the North Shore area.

Kings Plant Barn near me

Use the store locator on the official website kings.co.nz to find the nearest outlet.

What visitors say

“Massive place, it should have what you’re looking for. There’s a neat café tucked away in the back, lots of space.”

— Wanderlog reviewer (via Tripadvisor)

“Daily Bread took over the cafe at Kings Plant Barn Porana Rd Takapuna – better coffee than the previous operator.”

— Tripadvisor reviewer, 2023

The sentiment across user reviews is consistently positive, especially about the cafe upgrade. The trade-off for the store is clear: a better cafe experience draws more foot traffic, but the core gardening business remains the main draw.

For North Shore residents, Kings Plant Barn Takapuna is more than a nursery – it’s a one-stop for plants, tools, and a decent flat white. With a reliable opening schedule and a cafe that punches above its weight, the choice for weekend gardeners is simple: head to Porana Road, grab a coffee, and then pick up that native shrub you’ve been eyeing.

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Related reading

• Kings Plant Barn cafes – overview of all café locations across New Zealand
• Daily Bread Takapuna – full cafe page with menu and contact details