Kings Plant Barn Takapuna: Your North Shore Garden Destination

On Auckland’s North Shore, Kings Plant Barn Takapuna has been a fixture since 1992 — part garden centre, part escape route for anyone who needs an hour surrounded by greenery. The store at 11 Porana Road draws locals for plants, soil, and tools, but many stick around for the cafe tucked in the back. That combination of shopping and coffee is what makes this spot worth knowing about.

Address: 11 Porana Road, Auckland, New Zealand, 0627 · Phone: +64 9-443 2221 · Features: Plants, soils, fertilisers, tools, seeds, cafe · Website: www.kings.co.nz · Specialties: In-store pickup

The contact and location details below come from Kings Plant Barn’s official pages and verified review sources.

Kings Plant Barn Takapuna Cafe

The Daily Bread cafe inside Kings Plant Barn Takapuna operates from 9am daily, opening half an hour later than the store itself. The cafe occupies a back section of the garden centre, with indoor and outdoor seating surrounded on all sides by plants and greenery.

Menu options

The Daily Bread menu at Takapuna offers à la carte dishes, deli items, and pastries, according to the official cafe page. Visitor reviews on Tripadvisor note dishes like eggs benedict with bacon, waffles with seasonal fruit, and beef curry pie. The menu also includes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, with accessibility features including highchairs and wheelchair access.

The cafe at Takapuna has a dedicated kid’s area, which makes it practical for families picking up garden supplies.

Pricing details

Specific menu prices for Daily Bread Takapuna are not published on the official website. Daily Bread locations at other Kings Plant Barn branches serve comparable menus, so pricing is likely similar across the chain.

Kings Plant Barn Locations

Kings Plant Barn operates multiple garden centres across Auckland, with cafes at several locations. The Takapuna branch at 11 Porana Road is the flagship store, established in 1992 and carrying what the official site describes as the widest range among all branches.

The table below summarizes cafe hours across the Kings Plant Barn network for quick comparison.

The pattern across Kings cafes is a consistent 8:30am opening at most locations, with Takapuna as the exception at 9am. Henderson opens earliest at 7am on weekdays.

Takapuna store

The Takapuna branch employs a team of 20 specialists and stocks a wide range of plants, pots, and planters, according to the official store description. The store operates 8:30am to 5pm Monday through Sunday, with all Kings Plant Barn stores following the same weekday and weekend hours.

Other nearby sites

For North Shore shoppers, Silverdale is the other major Kings Plant Barn location with a cafe. Both Takapuna and Silverdale are explicitly listed on the Kings Plant Barn stores page as key North Shore branches.

Kings Plant Barn North Shore

On Auckland’s North Shore, Kings Plant Barn has two main branches with cafes: Takapuna and Silverdale. The Takapuna store sits in the Wairau Valley area, while Silverdale serves the peninsula community further north.

Address and access

The Takapuna store is at 11 Porana Road, Glenfield — technically in the Wairau Valley business district, which is part of the North Shore local board area. The location is accessible from the northern motorway, making it straightforward for drivers coming from anywhere on the North Shore or from central Auckland via the Harbour Bridge.

Store features

The 20-strong specialist team at Takapuna sets this branch apart from smaller locations, according to Kings Plant Barn’s official store profile. Staff expertise covers plants, garden design queries, and product selection — valuable for anyone tackling a larger landscaping project.

The cafe’s kid’s area is a practical touch for parents. The combination of shopping, coffee, and child-friendly space makes the Takapuna branch more of a destination than a quick errand stop.

Kings Plant Barn Specials Today

Specific current specials for Kings Plant Barn Takapuna are not published on the official website, which means deals change regularly and the best way to check is in-store or by calling ahead.

How to check

The phone number for Takapuna is 09 443 2221. Staff can confirm current deals on plants, seasonal stock, or clearance items. The main Kings website occasionally lists promotional banners, but these apply site-wide rather than to specific locations.

Facebook visitors can check the Takapuna store Facebook page for recent posts, which may mention new arrivals or seasonal promotions.

Kings Plant Barn Near Me

Finding the closest Kings Plant Barn depends on where you are in Auckland. For North Shore residents, Takapuna at 11 Porana Road is the nearest flagship location. The store finder on Kings Plant Barn’s stores page lists all locations with addresses and hours.

Finding closest store

Beyond Takapuna, Kings Plant Barn has stores in Remuera, St Lukes, Botany, Silverdale, Henderson, and Stonefields. Each has its own address, phone number, and some include on-site cafes.

• Takapuna: 11 Porana Road, Glenfield — flagship with Daily Bread cafe
• Silverdale: Cnr Main Highway and East Coast Road — cafe on site
• Botany: 280 Botany Road — Daily Bread cafe
• St Lukes: 118 Asquith Ave — on-site cafe

Takapuna specifics

For those specifically looking for Takapuna, the store is at 11 Porana Road in Glenfield. The email is takapuna@kings.co.nz for store inquiries or takapuna@dailybread.co.nz for cafe matters. In-store pickup is available for any items in stock.

Our flagship branch opened on Porana Rd in 1992 and everything has grown from there.

— Kings Plant Barn Official Store Description

Surround yourself with plants and enjoy heaps of space inside and out with a great kid’s area.

— Daily Bread Takapuna Official Description

Kings Garden Cafe at Takapuna is established within Kings Plant Barn, enhancing the garden centre experience.

— Nova Circle Local Guide

For North Shore gardeners, Kings Plant Barn Takapuna works as both a resource and a destination — the combination of expert staff, wide plant selection, and an on-site cafe makes it practical for a weekly shop or a planned afternoon visit. The key is knowing what you need before you go, since pricing and current specials are best confirmed directly. For families, the kid’s area and seating make it one of the more child-friendly garden centre-cafes on the North Shore.

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