Espresso Way - Drive Thru Coffee

Corner of cavendish and, Lambie Drive, Manukau City Centre, Auckland 2104, New Zealand
+64 22 095 1560
$$$ Cafe
(35 Reviews)
Price Range $1–10

Welcome to Espresso Way - Drive Thru Coffee, your ultimate coffee pit stop located at the bustling corner of Cavendish and Lambie Drive in Manukau City Centre, Auckland. This charming drive-thru cafe excels in delivering a swift yet delightful coffee experience that keeps locals coming back, morning after morning.

As soon as you pull up to the window, you're greeted by friendly staff eager to serve you the best in premium coffee. With every cup crafted to perfection, Espresso Way is known for its range of indulgent hot drinks, including the comforting Spice Chai Latte and the decadent Dirty Chai, both priced at just NZ$5.50. Looking for something to warm your soul? Try the rich and velvety Hot Chocolate or the delightful Hot White Chocolate, each available for NZ$5.00. Children can enjoy a frothy Baby Chino for NZ$3.00, while slightly older kids can relish the creamy Iced Chocolate for NZ$6.70. With extra options such as almond, soy milk, and a variety of flavor shots, your drink can be as personalized as you wish.

The atmosphere at Espresso Way radiates warmth and cheerfulness, enhanced by the genuine interactions of the staff. Customers frequently rave about the swift service and excellent quality—in fact, Raman K describes it as "the best stop on my way to work," underscoring the cafe’s reputation for top-notch coffee and fresh, delicious food, including a great selection of toasties and pastries. The day-to-day hustle is complemented by great conversation, as Rory Millar notes, making it not just a coffee stop, but a morning ritual.

With every visit to Espresso Way, you're not just grabbing a quick caffeine fix; you're immersing yourself in a local favorite that caters to all cravings. Whether you're warming up with a hot latte on a chilly day, as E C Wilkie recommends, or indulging in heavenly pastries like butter chicken pies or fluffy croissants as savored by Helen Asaua, each bite and sip is crafted with care.

As you swing by for your daily coffee, you'll find yourself included in the fabric of a friendly community that thrives on good coffee and even better company. So, the next time you’re in the area, make sure to visit Espresso Way—the ultimate drive-thru gem in Manukau City, where every cup tells a story and every visit feels like home.

For quick orders, give them a call at +64 22 095 1560 or simply drive through and let the magic of Espresso Way brew your perfect cup!

Service options
Drive-through
Takeaway
Delivery
Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Offerings
Coffee
Quick bite
Dining options
Dessert
Table service
Atmosphere
Casual
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
NFC mobile payments
Parking
Parking
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

05:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Tuesday

05:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Wednesday

05:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Thursday

05:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Friday

05:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Saturday

07:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Sunday

07:00 AM - 01:00 PM

35 Reviews
Raman K

27 Sep 2025

"Quick and the best stop on my way to work! The coffee is top quality, and the food is always fresh and delicious. Highly recommend!" Current favourite Matcha Latte

E C WILKIE (MessWah)

02 Sep 2025

Best place in counties Manukau to get a hot latte on a cold day. Staff are super friendly and a drive through coffee is an excellent idea. They're super quick and they do heaps of different food too. Thanks guys

Heremia Simeon

09 Aug 2025

Awesome service from the two working in the morning. Had a beautifully done Mocha and a Chicken toastie that I wasn't expecting to be as good as it was. Very satisfied and will be back

Helen Asaua (ST.HELENES)

02 Aug 2025

Food and coffee is mighty great. Friendly cheerful customer service. Recommending this for everyone to try it out. Hubby and l drive there almost every early mornings. We order Dirty Chai Lates veggie sandwiches sausage rolls butter chicken pies sometimes its croissant muffins bananacake spinach roll

Rory Millar

01 Aug 2025

I geta quick breakky here everyday. Excellent food, great coffee and fantastic friendly conversation, if wanted. No sleight of hand here either. Good1 1h1o1nest hard working people. I love em.

KALI274

07 Jul 2025

The best Chai latte in town , also yummy raspberry white chocolate muffin, toasties and pies are good too .

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