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    Big Sur

    5.0 (2 reviews)
    ModerateVegetarian
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    The Green Crocodile

    The Green Crocodile

    4.5(2 reviews)
    3.2 kmAuckland CBD

    Oh the good old green croc aye. I have lived in Auckland all my life and only found out about this…read moreplace last year. If you don't know about it, I suggest a visit. It doesn;t look like anything special from the outset but boy is it special. The Green Crocodile is basically a sandwich bar, but they also do salads and wraps. Pop in there and the lovely old lady will ask you what you'd like. You pick you bread and then fill the sammy with a mountainload of ingredients. Then you can either get it toasted or leave fresh. Yes, it seems like 'just a sandwich bar' but it;s so much more than that. Ther service is so great, and after one visit you'll be treated like a regular, and the amount you get for what you pay is like something from a bygone era. There are no processed ingredients in site and you can really taste the home made freshness. I think that's why it's so good - every sandwich is like the best ever sandwich you could make at home, but canlt be bothered doing. The place is popular, but if there is a wee queue outside, stick it out, it's worth it.

    Green Crocodile seems to be one of those "secret" places that not many people know about. It's just…read morea sandwich bar; but nothing's pre-made, and everything made just for you how you like it. It's a little bespoke lunch without the usual bespoke price tag. A cheese toasted sandwich is sometimes all that you need, and these are pretty good: the cheese oozes out, and it's all delivered to you hot and tasty. They don't take eft-pos here, so come with cash, although you won't need much; most sandwiches are less than $5. There's also only two tables, so be prepared to takeaway; you can always sit outside on the recently flashed-up Derby Street.

    Hector's Restaurant

    Hector's Restaurant

    3.1(9 reviews)
    3.1 kmAuckland CBD, Viaduct
    $$$

    Everything is an upgrade to our included breakfast. Want hot chocolate even though there is a hot…read morechocolate packet in your room? No, that's an upgrade. Want a flat white? Same thing. Real orange, another upgrade. And pancakes which cost less than the scrambled eggs, you guessed it. Another upgrade. Otherwise, everybody seems to love the breakfast here....

    Based on the earlier reviews, I selected this restaurant for their veggie and salad options…read more However, the menu must have changed since the reviews of more than a year ago, as the non-meat options were limited. The setting is open and pleasant. The kitchen is in easy view and there are palm trees scattered thoughout the large room. Service was inconsistent. It started off great, perhaps because we were early, and later by 7 pm we were searching for our waiter to bring us the check. This is a slightly overpriced restaurant, perhaps because it is in a hotel. Yet, this is not my definition of "fine dining"...it is strictly a casual affair, both in service and quality/presentation of food. We had a grilled chicken breast , w/ salad, $38. My King Salmon w/ pesto slaw (see photos), was $32. A side of steamed veggies was $8. A reasonable option to dining in downtown.

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    Hector's Restaurant - Hectors restaurant at the Heritage Hotel.

    Hectors restaurant at the Heritage Hotel.

    Hector's Restaurant - Vegan and gluten-free sweets at Hector's Restaurant (part of their raw breakfast options).

    Vegan and gluten-free sweets at Hector's Restaurant (part of their raw breakfast options).

    Hector's Restaurant - Flavour explosion! Vegan mushroom tart with croutons, roasted hazelnuts, baby greens and micro greens.

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    Flavour explosion! Vegan mushroom tart with croutons, roasted hazelnuts, baby greens and micro greens.

    Govinda's

    Govinda's

    2.8(4 reviews)
    2.5 km
    $

    Govinda's is a K Road hot-spot for students, backpackers and, I presume, collection-can-rattling…read morehomeless people. This "restaurant" has the typical miasma and funk anyone from outside of Auckland would expect from the dirty and infamous road. Wobbly, unclean tables and prison food served in divided tin plates. I have nothing against vegetarians or vegans and have a lot of respect with some of the delicious dishes they can conjure up, but the food here tastes of coloured water with rice and chick peas for substance. Curry with no garlic or onions? Untitled lumpy custard dish made me feel like I was in a very old, very poor school cafeteria, gagging on the religious peace and love and feel-good that should kill any appetite I have left. Maybe if they put some of the natural herbs they're smoking into the dishes we could laugh this off and paint each other's toenails in a log cabin in the woods and name all the stars this place will never get.

    Honestly, Govinda's is the best shit ever. I love this place. It's absolutely cheap as chips and…read morevery healthy and very very delicious and come doused in this very chill and happy Hare Krishna vibe (a lot of the time I've been there there is a full on Hare Krishna musical jam going on). You can get like a full on meal for $6 or something. It's almost too much food. Man, Hare Krishnas are the best shit ever. I'm really into Govinda's. I'd give it five stars but it's kind of dirty in there some of the time.

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    Govinda's - Potato paratha.

    Potato paratha.

    Govinda's - Veggie burger with a side of chips.

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    Veggie burger with a side of chips.

    Raw Power Cafe - Inside the restaurant

    Raw Power Cafe

    3.8(15 reviews)
    3.5 kmAuckland CBD, Viaduct
    $$

    Located on the second floor, this Restuarant serves vegetarian food choices. Two of us ate…read morebreakfast here. Cappuccino made just right & served in a big cup. Off to a good start! We ate scrambled eggs, crunchy toast, greens with some type of green sauce that decorated the plate. The food was healthy, simple and scrumptious. I am going back later today!

    I absolutely love having breakfast/lunch at Raw Power. It is about a 30 second walk from my work,…read morewhich makes it an amazing location! They serve a range of delicious vegetarian meals and salads. Their breakfasts are out of this world! I usually order the Lemon Pancakes ($13.90) which comes with grilled banana, mixed berries, maple syrup and creme fraiche or the French Toast ($14.50) with the exact same accompaniments. Both are very filing and delicious and will keep you full till lunchtime! For lunch, I either order the Curry Vegetable Soup ($8.50) which consists of pumpkin, carrot and onion and is served with focaccia bread or I really enjoy the Toasted Feta Sandwich ($10.20) - both are equally delicious. But the real deal is definitely their salad bar. You can choose from a bowl or plate size and fill it up with as many salads as you like. Some of the salads include: roasted mixed vegetables, salad greens with avocado and cucumber, soba noodles, pumpkin, beetroot, chickpeas, kidney/broad beans and cauliflower/broccoli. Then when you've finished piling it mountain high, you can add as many olives, nuts, gherkins, jalapenos and cottage cheese to your salad as you wish. So amazing! They also make hot drinks, smoothies and juices. I have ordered a Mocha twice and both times, it was delicious and extra extra hot (just how I like it!). I recommend this cafe to all. I'm not a complete vegetarian but I do enjoy vegetarian food a lot. The food is great, the service is quick and friendly and the portion sizes are perfect. Absolutely delicious every time!

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    Raw Power Cafe
    Raw Power Cafe
    Raw Power Cafe

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    Big Sur - vegetarian - Updated May 2026

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