Three Kings · Auckland · Est. on Carr Road

A little corner ofVietnam, under one tree.

Mug ‘n’ Bowl is a light, plant-filled cafe where morning eggs and flat whites share a menu with banh mi, steaming pho and traditional phin-filter coffee. Built around a real tree in the middle of the room, it is the kind of neighbourhood spot you end up coming back to.

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4.7 from 654 Google reviews

The dining room at Mug 'n' Bowl, built around a tree with hanging greenery
Banh Mi•Beef Pho•Phin Coffee•Bun Bowls•All-Day Brunch•Lemongrass Chicken•Earl Grey Yuzu•House Chili Oil•
Sage-green walls, patterned tile and rattan lights in the cafe
A neighbourhood table

Two kitchens, one warm, green room.

By day Mug ‘n’ Bowl is an easy brunch spot: poached eggs, hash browns and proper coffee under soft rattan light. Look a little closer and there is a whole Vietnamese kitchen running alongside it, the banh mi, pho and bun bowls that keep locals coming back week after week.

The room itself does half the work. Sage walls, hand-patterned tile, hanging greenery and a living tree right in the centre give the place a calm that is hard to find on a busy morning. One visitor put it simply: the tree makes it feel warm and inviting.

4.7★

654 Google reviews

7 days

Brunch & coffee

Phin

Traditional Vietnamese coffee

From the kitchen

Made fresh, served generously.

A short, honest menu that moves from brunch classics into the heart of Vietnamese comfort food. Everything is cooked to order, so settle in.

Pork Banh Mi
Vietnamese

Pork Banh Mi

Roast pork in a crisp baguette with rich pâté, pickled carrot, fresh coriander and our house chili. Reviewers call it some of the best in Auckland.

Beef Pho
Vietnamese

Beef Pho

A slow-simmered broth poured over rice noodles, brisket and beef balls, finished with a tangle of herbs at the table.

Bun Noodle Bowls
Vietnamese

Bun Noodle Bowls

Lemongrass chicken or grilled pork over rice vermicelli with roasted peanuts, garden herbs and a bright nuoc cham.

Eggs Benedict
All-day brunch

Eggs Benedict

Poached eggs and silky hollandaise on golden hash browns with wilted spinach. The brunch side of the menu, served all day.

Also on the board: mama’s noodles, the Vietnamese pancake omelette, house chili oil and a rotating list of cakes. Menus can vary with the day, so just ask.

An overhead spread of banh mi, pho and iced drinks on a stone table
The little details

Plated like it matters.

Crushed peanuts, a scatter of herbs, nuoc cham poured at the last second. The bun bowls arrive looking like a garden and taste like one too. Pair one with a house iced tea and you have found your new lunch.

  • Fresh herbs and pickles on everything
  • House-made chili oil and nuoc cham
  • Vegetarian-friendly bowls on request
The slow pour

Vietnamese coffee, the proper way.

We brew with a traditional phin filter, one cup at a time, dripping dark and slow over sweet condensed milk. It is the cà phê sữa đá our regulars order on repeat. Worth the wait, and worth doing right.

Prefer something lighter? There is a full espresso menu, the Earl grey yuzu tea reviewers love, and a fridge of house iced teas for warmer days.

Find us on Carr Road
A phin filter dripping Vietnamese coffee over condensed milk
Loved by the locals

654 reviews, and counting.

4.7 average on Google
“Really impressed with the subtle colours and aesthetic of this place. The service was top-tier. Had the lemongrass chicken noodle salad, spot on. Earl grey yuzu tea is so refreshing.”
Local Edit NZ
“One of the best banh mi and pho I've tried in Auckland. Will be on my local go-to list from now on.”
Fletch
“A relaxed, stylish atmosphere, filled with greenery including an impressive tree right in the center. The banh mi stood out for its flavorful pâté and excellent house chili.”
Steven
“The place was beautiful, lovely atmosphere, staff were very kind and attentive. Would definitely recommend.”
courtney Griffin
“We ordered banh mi, Vietnamese pancake omelette, pho and mama's noodles. Try the chili oil and the Vietnamese drip coffee.”
Andi
Come taste why.We are on Carr Road in Three Kings, open seven days. Pop in or call ahead for bigger tables.Visit us →
On the table

A look around.

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Close-up of beef pho in a blue striped bowl
Lemongrass pork vermicelli salad bowl with nuoc cham
Sage-green dining room with rattan pendant lights
Pork banh mi with phin coffee and house chili oil
Beef pho topped with fresh coriander
An overhead spread of banh mi, pho and iced drinks
Find us

Visit Mug ‘n’ Bowl.

Tucked just off Mount Albert Road on Carr Road in Three Kings, with the gym right behind us. Walk-ins are always welcome, and a quick call ahead helps for larger groups.

Where
8a Carr Road, Three Kings, Auckland 1042

Opening hours

  • Monday7am - 3pm
  • Tuesday7am - 3pm
  • Wednesday7am - 3pm
  • Thursday7am - 3pm
  • Friday7am - 3pm, 5 - 7pm
  • Saturday8am - 3pm, 5 - 7pm
  • Sunday8am - 3pm

Send us a message

Booking a bigger table, a question about the menu, or planning a catch-up? Drop us a line and we will get back to you.

Mug ‘n’ Bowl

Open 7 days a week

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