Circus Circus has such rude waiters. Wasn't very happy with the service

Been going to Circus Circus for years - coffee went downhill for a wee while recently when Barristo left but back up to scratch lately. Find the lack of salads on offer appalling ... but great club sandwiches and carrot cake.

had a mixed bag experience at Circus Circus last week. Coffee was great and the majority of the staff were really awesome but come payment time, unfortunately myself and it seemed a whole host of other patrons we're appallingly treated - the asian lady at the till barking out outdoors - jeez, did you want me to pay or not???? Circus Circus has always had a solid reputation - but it is often the little things that turn the tide.

Pluses:– Fresh food due to high number of customers
Minuses:– Salad was lacking and covered in copious amounts of dressing
Interesting:– Why is Circus Circus so busy? They do everything just below average
Verdict: – Will go back soon for breakfast to see if things are better

Unlike a few of the peeps posting reviews here, the few times I have visited Circus Circus I have had nothing but good service. Attentive and friendly - didn't think the staff that dealt with me were pretentious at all...certainly not on the Ponsonby scale.
Good coffee to boot - Circus Circus has long been an con of the Mt Eden cafe scene and for good reason - I for one will be heading back.

We go here often as a couple for brunch at weekends and also meet friends for coffee with regularity. I had sent emails through the website inquiry form which kept being rejected, so I called up and I was told to try again and if it got rejected call back and ask for the Manager -- which I did. Apparently he had left but the guy I spoke to told me he could help. I told him what I was considering Circus Circus as a venue for a lunch for 16 people for an upcoming 50th birthday to which I was told they were too busy at weekends to set aside a table for 16 and we would have to take potluck and see if one was available. I told him I couldn't risk that with 16 people as it was for a special event. He then told me there was no where locally that would take bookings for that number at the weekend whether it was a special occassion or not. I was very surprised at this comment as I had made tentative queries with two other nice local cafes. I said that wasn't true as I had had responses for other local cafes regarding the same size group and number. He said we could have a table but only for an hour! I should have told him to get over himself, as other busy cafes in Mt Eden did not have the same inflated sense of popularity. I am very disappointed at this as we have been loyal patrons of Circus Circus for a long time - but I doubt if we will go back again - there are other places in Mt Eden equally as good who it are happy to welcome our group and aren't dismissive of patron loyalty.

I find it interesting that I couldn't book a table for 22 people confirmed on a Sunday unless prior to 9am. I do realise that its a busy time, but if we as a group were to turn up only to get turned away or unable to sit together, well that just doesn't make sense.
Very disappointing as I have been here for lunch, but no longer.

Circus Circus is my favourite place to visit in Mt Eden. The staff are great, food is exceptional and the coffee is the best! Always a great place to dine at.