ADDRESSES: Kings Plant Barn Forrest Hill 1 Forrest Hill Rd, Forrest Hill, North-shore City PH: 09 410 4319 Fax: 09 410 8967 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kings Plant Barn Howick 280 Botany Rd, ...

Products and specialities

* Cafe
* Barista Coffee
* Functions
* Wedding Venue
* Farmers Market
* Cheese-making Classes

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a friendly and gardening environment yet close to Takanini

Italian restaurant

I love the fact that Friend of the Farmer are the kind of local cafe that really champions its local food producers and neighbourhood. To this end, John, Donald and Mark have launched a vibrant weekly local market known as the Takanini Farmers Market. Taking place every Saturday from 9am to 1.30pm, it's one of the best places to go in South Auckland to purchase spray free in-season fruit and vege as well as a fantastic selection of cured meats and baked goods. Don't miss the $5 Deli's specials because you can head home from the markets with all of his goodies and make like a professional chef in front of your friends. And if you don't live in South Auckland, this one's well worth a trip down the Southern Motorway.

I'd heard so much about the amazing food and coffee being served up at Friend of the Farmer that I decided I had to try it for myself. From the moment, I walked up to this adorable country cafe, everything about it made me smile. There's the floor-to-ceiling library, the wooden benches and rustic cabinets brimming with delicious deli food and baked treats and a classic brunch and lunch menu to boot. I tried their gluten-free, homemade banana bread and a flat white brewed from their signature beans (which are roasted on site). The coffee was so good, I had to have another and every local I talked to said it only took one visit for them to become regulars. This is a gem of a cafe in South Auckland and I urge everyone to seek it out, especially if you've got the family in tow.

Great environment! loved my experience in this cafe!