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Juri H.'s
Where to buy gourmet goods
- 11Skazka DelicatessenNewmarketLove all the Russian, Polish, etc goodies. It's yum, it makes me miss home(s). Try the gherkins, actually try the dumplings, the tomatoes, the beer, the sweets... Ok, I need to check my fridge, probably some gherkins are left :P
- 229Farro Fresh - Grey LynnGrey LynnThey've got some really good German sausages, good bread and many other things. Their beer choice is also pretty impressive. Love it!
- 329Nosh Metro - PonsonbyPonsonbyOMG, I could spent so much money there. The food, especially all the cheese and sausages are so so good.
- 477La Cigale French MarketParnellFresh warm croissants, pastry and bread, you can't go wrong no matter what you pick.
- 53New WorldMt RoskillCheck out the European section, it's full of gourmet goodies!!! You should try the quince jelly (French). Combined with some cream cheese on top of a good bread it's super delicious.
Sonali P.'s
Where to take your sweet tooth
- 154MilseAuckland CentralFinally a dessert place in auckland. A must for all dessert lovers
- 24Xotic Sweets & SnacksSandringhamBest place for fresh indian sweets
- 326Devonport ChocolatesDevonportBest choclates in town!
- 41The French BakehouseNewtonfresh and best pastries in town
- 51The Gateau House - DannemoraDannemoraif you love cakes, this is definteky the place to go. Cakes for all occasion.
Sarah M.'s
Best pastries in town
- 133PyrénéesMt AlbertI absolutely love pan au chocolate, in fact I love them so much in the past I was known to eat one daily… hey if the French do it then it’s got to be good right? Pyrenees make the best pan au chocolate in town. End of story. Think decadent chocolate covered in indulgent crumbly pastry. The messier it is to eat, the better it seems to taste. Grab yourself a hot baguette straight from the oven, a selection of cheeses and a fresh pastry before wandering down to the park for a relaxing weekend picnic brunch.
- 220Rosie CafeParnellRosehip is a surprising little cafe right across the road from the Parnell Rose Gardens. The draw card isn’t the coffee, although I hear they make a good brew, what brings us back time and again are the eclairs. Yes the eclairs; those oblong shaped pastries made with choux dough and filled with a cream, topped with icing. Eclairs often get pushed aside to make way for their american cousin, the doughnut, but they will be undervalued no more. Move over doughnut its time for the eclair to take centre stage.
- 318Clevedon Farmers MarketClevedonThis is the perfect destination for a Sunday drive through the rolling hills of rural Auckland. The market has the usual stalls selling fresh fruit and veges, handmade cheeses and delicious chocolates but the reason I would drive for miles to get here is a little stall named Sabores. When you think Argentina you probably think steak, sun and seductive tango. When I think Argentina I think pastries, empanadas to be specific. When you try Sabores’ empanadas for yourself you will understand why I would make the trip out here when I’m feeling a little worse for wear. Forget about pies, you will have yourself a new Sunday morning comfort food. They even make amazing vegetarian options - and that’s one thing that is lacking in the pie market! Empanada: 1 Pie: 0
- 477La Cigale French MarketParnellOh La Cigale, how desirable you are with your sexy name and your effortless charm. Oh and your pastries! Everyone knows how amazing your pastries are, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a line so long at a market before. Sometimes you sell out of my favourite sweet treat the trusty pan au chocolate but I’ve come to realise that this is not the end of the world because even the very last pastry left behind fulfills my every sweet desire.
- 529Bread & Butter Bakery PonsonbyPonsonbyLittle Bread & Butter is my favourite place to stop and pick up a fresh pastry on my walk to work. Ponsonby Central is a playground for the modern foodie but sometimes classic is best and you can never go wrong with an early morning indulgence. Not only do they hit the right note with their freshly baked goods but the modern industrial look is effortlessly trendy.
K.One's
#The-Morning-After-Spots
- 19Mozaik Cafe New LynnNew LynnOne of the best all day breakfast spots in Auckland.
- 213Toby's Seafoods MasseyMasseyWhether you’re on a budget or just a lover of Pacific Island Soul Food. Famous for it’s Fry-Bread and Raw Fish.
- 345The Baker's CottageKingslandFor those fans of the classic Kiwi Pie for breakfast.
- 441Glenfield Night MarketGlenfieldFor those who are still partying in the morning, you’ll probably be getting up just in time for these. Food stalls from all over the world and super cheap.
Scott H.'s
Cheap, tasty and healthy
- 127Bird On A Wire - PonsonbyPonsonbyThis is my favourite spot for picking up dinner on the go. The rolls are around $10 and they’re full of delicious free range pulled chicken, amazing sauce (korean bbq is the best) and veges. If you’re feeling super healthy go for one of their salads.
- 270DizengoffPonsonbyHalf and half - eggs and mushrooms on toast is a life changing experience on bread. Plus it’s cheap as chips and they do the best coffee in Auckland.
- 312Mamak Malaysian RestaurantAuckland CentralGrab a sambal curry for $14 - it’s healthyish and most importanly cheap/delicious. (if you don’t care about healthy too much, grab a roti to).
- 47MistersAuckland CentralAll the food here is cheapish, gluten free, organic, sugar free and all that other good stuff. So you don’t have to feel bad when you can’t stop eating their delicious fare.
- 512Tank Juice Bar DowntownAuckland CentralIn a rush and hungry? Grab the protein boost from Tank, it’s packed with all sortsa healthy stuff and it fills you up for only 7 bucks.
SezNiederer's
Where to buy gourmet goods
- 138Farro Fresh Constellation DriveMairangi BayOne of the best new places to hit the North Shore in recent years! Farro changed my life. :P It is big, a small supermarket! They have lots of specialist ingredients, amazing cheeses and loads of different flavours of macroons, which are my favourite thing in the world. They do amazing bung in the oven mini quiches and croissants and things too, which are really, really good!
- 223Nosh Food Market - GreenlaneGreenlaneI think the prices at Nosh are surprisingly reasonable for everyday things, given how good the quality is and that a lot of the fresh produce is organic too. If you want to buy a nice cheese, or olive oil or wine, it’s actually pretty sweet to go here and get the other groceries you want too and get the lot in one place! So many delicious treats in here!
- 332SabatoMount EdenSabato is a long-standing institution for Auckland foodies! And with good reason! They have a great selection of specialist pastas, cheeses and cooking ingredients, like saffron and squid ink and truffle. Always have tasters on offer to sweeten your visit and the staff are really friendly!
- 423Bhana BrosPonsonbySuper convenient spot to get really good quality fresh produce in the middle of Ponsonby. Plus they have lots of semi-gourmet goodies too! Great cheeses, wines, bread, pesto, tapenade, etc. They also sell a beautiful range of fresh flowers.
- 525Gluten Free GrocerMt EdenThis place is ideal if you want to prepare something special or festive or moreishly delicious that’s gluten free! Great if you want to treat someone that can’t have gluten. They will feel positively spoilt! They also sell a great range of ingredients for making your own gluten free treats!
Charlotte R.'s
Favourite restaurants
- 157Since it opened Coco’s has been our most beloved local. It is casual yet chic and has the best Italian inspired bistro food. The fish special is always delicious and the meatballs are robust. Polenta chips and aioli are a must every time and the chocolate tart and tiramisu are an indulgent way to end the meal. I love that the owner’s, sisters Damaris and Renee, are always on the floor along with a bevy of friendly staff.
- 235The Blue Breeze InnPonsonbyNow that I have discovered The Blue Breeze Inn I constantly have a craving for their food. In particular the mushroom hotpot, which is a bowl of exotic Asian mushrooms and silky tofu in a chilli spiked broth, which warms you from the inside out. I also had the delicious black pepper pickle cabbage salad which offered a complex tart contrast and a pot of jasmine tea which unfurled in the glass teapot and made for a very picturesque meal. There were many other items on the menu I would like to try including the banquet meal which seems good value at $55 for 10+ items and would be a fantastic way to sample all of the different tiers to the menu. Service was exemplary and the surrounds were laid back with great tiki bar style decor.
- 311Maldito MendezPonsonbyEverything on the menu is good here but particularly the ceviche, watermelon and tomatillo salad, mandioca chips, slaw…I could go on. There is a great wine list and it had a well worn Latin feel to the decor.
- 427Mexican SpecialitiesEllerslieMexican Specialities is one of the places I like to go as a special treat - as often as possible! Unfortunately due to it's location in Ellerslie it is not as often as I'd like. I am happy to sit down by myself and order the unctuous bean dip with house made corn chips and the sublime prawn taco. If I am feeling particularly indulgent I top it off with the spicy Mexican hot chocolate. Heaven.
- 521Epolito's PizzeriaOnehungaEpolito’s is run by the enigmatic Chicky and she makes the best pizza in Auckland. Authentic New York style, the Eastside with artichoke, lemon and Parmesan and Sonino with pesto, olives and feta are taste sensations.
Kerri R.'s
Healthy takeaway options
- 15Wok ExpressKingslandWok Express does amazing takeaways – the drunken noodles is my favourite. Their dishes have lots of vegetables, and are pan-fried with broth rather than oil, making them an awesome choice for an easy, inexpensive, healthy dinner.
- 221Fusion SushiAuckland CentralBy far my favourite sushi place. The sushi is huge, delicious, and I love that I can pick out exactly what I want from the cabinet at the front.
- 39Fatboy Thai RestaurantSandringhamFatboy Thai is a BYO sitdown restaurant that also offers takeaway. The mains are reasonably priced, I’ve tried several different curries and they’re good but I can’t recommend the Tom Kha Gai enough – it’s perfect.
- 475Mexicali FreshNewmarketMexicali is pretty much the best in general, and it’s my favourite guilt-free takeaways. You can pick and choose exactly what goes in your burritos, and they have a "naked" option if you’re carb-conscious.
- 56Crust Pizza ParnellParnellPizza doesn’t normally come to mind when you’re looking for healthy takeaways, but if you are trying to be good and are finding it hard to resist the temptation of pizza, Crust has a "healthier choice" menu that satisfies both requirements. These pizzas skip the thick layer of cheese and are topped with wholesome things like fresh spinach, tomatoes, avocado, and chicken. Even better, all their nutrition info is easily available on the website.
Luzie L.'s
Best Places for Organic Food in Wellington
- 113Where else can you buy a bamboo toothbrush, organic grains, kombucha and vegan wine. I mean, does everyone not live like this? No. They don't because Commonsense is pretty expensive actually. But also, It's a great place to buy staples, and they do have almost everything under one roof.
- 21Organic BoxesWellington CentralOrganic Boxes is a delivery service that brings fresh, wholesome, high quality organic produce right to your door. The boxes range in size, and each contain a selection of fruit and vegetables. You order which size box you would like, as well as any additional dairy products, eggs, or coffee, pay for it online, and it appears magically to your doorstep! What a dream.
- 36Yan's SupermarketMount CookThough you wouldn’t necessarily expect it, Yan’s is a treasure trove of cheap, organic finds, from exotic rices and grains to teas and medicinal mushrooms (most mushrooms are inherently organic due to their sensitivity to pesticides). Yan’s is always a treat to visit, regardless of your reason for being there; you’ll always find something interesting and delicious.
- 414People’s coffee offers a wholesome, feel good coffee experience, right down to the friendly, knowledgable staff. Specialising in fair trade organic coffee, made with Zany Zeus organic milk to boot, People’s is just a great business. The flagship store is tucked up on Constable street in Newtown, but you can find the delicious coffee at numerous cafes around the Wellington region, such as Milkcrate, and Vicbooks cafe.
- 528Little Bird OrganicsGraftonLittle Bird Organics is coming to Wellington! Ok, don't get too excited, it's just for on weekend, for the merrymaking that is Wellington on a Plate. Disappointingly short though their stay is, you can get in on the deliciousness via ticketek, for one of the multicourse, undoubtedly amazing showcases at Prefab Hall on the 15th-16th of August.
Jason M.'s
Always fresh produce
- 135Nosh Food Market - Mt EdenMt EdenBest sausages on the market.. Gotta love the pork and fennel and bushman sausages
- 26Huckleberry Mt EdenRoyal Oakgreat organic and clean foods...
- 31Tai Ping Trading Co LimitedSandringhamcheap yet so fresh veges..great value
- 44Neat Meat PonsonbyPonsonbyamazing selection of premium cut meats.
- 532Farro Fresh Limited - Lunn AveMt Wellingtonwow this pace had some amazing stuff.. loved the avocados and the asparagus.. yum
Ben G.'s
Local Legends
- 13Blockhouse Bay FisheriesBlockhouse BayBHB Fisheries has been my staple takeaway shop for over 15 years. Don't let its humble store front and creaky screen door fool you; BHB Fisheries is the bastion of quality fish n chips for miles around.
- 213Muzza's Pies Mt AlbertMount AlbertMuzza's Pies is a family-owned pie shop which hand-makes their products from 3am every single day. The quality and homeliness of their pies are impeccable, and with an average price point of $4.00, Muzza's has no parallel in Auckland.
- 34Bake & BeansMt RoskillBake & Beans is an independent Indian bakery on Dominion Road. They create all of their products from scratch yet maintain a factory level of consistency. They also bake their own cakes and have made-to-order options - the perfect place to get a custom birthday cake created. I recommend getting a butter chicken or lamb mince and cheese pie - $4.00.
- 440Paradise Indian FoodSandringhamIf you drive past in the evening and see hordes of people queued outside the Sandringham shops, it's almost certainly for this Indian cuisine. Paradise serves impeccable, authentic food at very reasonable prices, and I don't hesitate in making the 15-minute drive to pick up a sizeable $10 biryani dish just for my lunch. There are two aspects to Paradise Indian: the restaurant and the takeaway. The former does not take telephone bookings - people are seated on a first-come first-served basis. However, if you are buying as a takeaway make sure to phone the takeaway and place your order in advance so that your food will be ready when you arrive.
- 54The Strawberry FarmMangereA day trip to Mangere exclusively to eat an assortment of pancakes, ice cream, and fresh strawberries can be easily justified when you're visiting The Strawberry Farm. Be aware that they accept cash only, with no EFTPOS available.
Nisha R.'s
Cheap & cheerful dining
- 128Ruang Thong Thai CuisineNewtonBest Affordable Thai- I can't get enough of this place, and my loyalty card proves it!
- 225Mexicali Fresh - K'RoadAuckland CentralCheap, Cheerful and really fresh tasting!
- 320My go to place for a toasted sandwhich almost every morning!
- 413Pakuranga Pizza Delivery CompanyPakuranga, Bucklands BeachThe slingshot pizza topped off an already great evening, while watching the ABs win against France. Possibly the best chicken pizza I have had. I am not one for spicy food, but this really tickled my taste buds! Really keen to try more pizzas from this place!
- 5110Mexico Auckland CentralAuckland CentralOne of my all time fav places for a great mexican fiesta.. followed by some top shelf tequila!