Heroes for Sale is the type of store we don't see enough of in Auckland. I don't want to use the…read morediminutive term "Geek Shop" but "Adult Toy Store" definitely conveys the wrong meaning, especially being situated on K Road. "Comic Book Store" may be the best description for this shop, and they excel in stocking up-to-date comic books, from shiny, plastic-wrapped comics to ambiguous manga characters. The skillful staff will be happy to help you out. They also stock a great range of games- board games, card games, dice games. Purchasing a good board game is like an investment for a really memorable summer, especially if drinks are involved. One of the better places, other than a pub, where a guy can spend his allowance in Auckland.

My favourite thing about Heroes For Sale is that it is run by a guy called Stuart, just like the…read morecomic book store in The Big Bang Theory. My other favourite thing about this store is how truly happy it makes every comic book nerd in the central city. Picking up the latest Walking Dead comic is a regular ritual at my flat, at which point the brown package will be passed around aggressively fast, with no one offering anyone else any spoilers. Heroes For Sale is moving from its current home further down K'Road to the corner of Ponsonby and K on April 1. Look out for it at 582 K'Road soon.

There's a few familiar faces at new comic store Arkham City Comics - if you ever went to Gotham…read moreComics in Onehunga, you'll know that the guys who worked there had to move on and have now started their own little piece of geek paradise right in the heart of Royal Oak, and online. While I'm a bit of a comic rookie, I head to Arkham with my die-hard comic friends and we all have a pretty good time there. The place feels a little bit like a shop and a little bit like a hang out space. I'm trying desperately not to compare it to a TV show with a comic book set here... The place is owned by Jeremy "The Warden" Bishop, who has more than 10 years experience in the comics selling business and 30 years as a comics geek. It's also owned by Michel Mulipola, who has seven years in the comic selling business, a good ten years experience as superhero wrestler Liger under his belt, and he's also an accomplished comic artist himself, who had comic companies after him at Comic Con 2011 to create stories for them. If you're looking for a comic store that's by the fans, for the fans, Arkham's your place.

St Kevin's Arcade holds a superb little book store, unobtrusively sitting between K Road and Myers…read morePark. The shelves are laden with second hand books and your eyes will be racing around the walls faster than your brain can process all the information. Personally, the fantasy/sci-fi and the horror sections just inside the door are my favourite. I can always find something to tickle my interest or some missing book for an incomplete trilogy I own. The staff will quietly let you browse but know their store remarkably well and can answer most, if not all, of your questions. There is also a fantastic comic book section and an AHEM adult section. Book lovers should have this cluttered little shop clearly on their radar.

I like this place a lot. I like that they have comics strung up in the window, and I like that…read morethey're terrible Marvel comics from the mid-nineties because that's when I started reading Marvel comics as a kid and so I will always have time for steroidal men with glowing eyes and too many shoulder pads. I also like that this place is tiny. There's something about small, cluttered bookshops that's just so appealing. And there are more comics inside and they're a cool mix of old ones and new ones, and they're all only a few dollars, and there are obscure books about old TV shows and I'm pretty sure they had a copy of the first Tintin book in there once plus there's even a dirty section behind a curtain and that's probably got comics in it too because that's just how awesome this place is ... I think I've only ever bought like two things from this place. But I just like that it's there.

My girlfriend is a wonderful contradiction in terms - she's the ubiquitous blonde in some ways…read more(pretty, loves shoes, nail polish and pampering etc)...and she's also a TREKKIE!! What's more, her whole family are nerds too, with a particular love for Star Trek and Dr Who. Over the course of the relationship, she's made me into a bit of a nerd too. So imagine my delight on discovering this little store on Hurstmere Road! It has a life-size dalek in the doorway - nuff said. I don't know whether it yells out "EXTERMINATE!!", but there is a bit of paper attached to it with a link to a website where you too can build your own. I think I will. Anyway, dalek obsession aside, this place has everything collectible your inner nerd could possibly want - it's a bit pricey, but hey it's collectible. Awesome awesome awesome!

The best nerd shop in Auckland! Retrospace is on par with the best websites in New Zealand to sate…read moreyour secret nerdy desires, but they now have a physical store where you can get your calloused XBOX thumbs and square eyes all over the merchandise without having to wait or without leaving a credit card trail your significant other could follow. The "significant other of a nerd" may sound like a contradiction but this is the 21st Century. BBC sci-fi like Dr Who, TV series remakes like BSG and books turned into series, like Game of Thrones, are all becoming that little bit more mainstream than they used to be. That means posters, novelty toys, die-cast figures, fan fiction, knickknacks and thingamajigs and flummery- most of these can be found here. Staff also stay up to date with events like Armageddon Expo and gaming events in the Auckland Area. A great place for gifts- or a least that's what you can tell your self when you're in there. (They have a life-sized Dalek in-store).

The perfect way to relax and unwind is sitting in a big comfy chair with a good book and great…read morecoffee in hand. At the recently reopened The Book Exchange Glen Eden you can do exactly that! Serving the absolutely delicious Refined Wesite Mt Atkinson Coffee famous in West Auckland all you need to do is search through the abundance of pre loved books to find that perfect read. My long black was on point and there is a great selection of coffees on hand to meet most requirements. They also have a few counter top treats if you like a wee snack with your book and coffee. This place screams old school awesomeness from the old books to the big old vintage armchairs you can sit and relax in. This place is a real gem for young and old and a place you would happily enjoy on your own. "The more that you read, the more you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you will go." - Dr Seuss

What an inviting ,warm ,cosy find on one of the coldest mornings in Auckland. Not Nottinghill or…read moreNew York but Glen Eden. A very well organised second hand book shop with great Mt Atkinson coffee and baking ,tucked along the road from the Glen Eden library. A surprise find in one of Auckland's old Western suburbs. We enjoyed good coffee while browsing through the huge collection of books even finding the James Mitchener novel we were searching for.We will be returning.

Fantastic place, went here several times for morning coffees and a breakfast. Great vibe and great…read morecoffee with great staff. There are inside and outside seating a with great menu with varies coffee and baked good plus breakfast. Love my avocado bread and of course cappuccino. Just perfect for the morning. Staff are friendly and nice. The place is not that big but well layout with plenty of seating in different style from bar seating to couch setting, to table to window seating and outside. The decor is mixed of everything you can imagine a with plans which work well. Love it.

Busy busy shop early in the morning. Remedy is retro vibes all over and great brekkie vibe. They…read morehave a decent menu with pastries and sandwiches on display for a quick grab. I ordered a sourdough toast, two fried eggs, and smoked salmon on the side. The eggs were high quality with a rich yolk. The toast was lightly crunchy on the crust and fluffy in the middle. The savory salmon made the eggs even much more enjoyable paired nicely with a flat white. Despite the busyness, all the staff worked efficiently serving all the customers in a timely manner. I enjoyed my quick fuel stop after the gym and will be back again.

Very cute outdoor place. My first visit was for breakfast. Staff was very attentive & friendly…read more Would definitely go back.

Just landed in Auckland, sleep deprived, hungry, and too early to check into our hotel. Yelp to the…read morerescue. Thank you Yelp New Zealand Apparently there are many breakfast & brunch spots that are within walking distance from our hotel, we selected 'The Store.' Highly rated, and for good reason, casual dining with patio seating, great service and excellent food. Recommend: - Hotcakes with berries, oat crumb, and mascarpone - Grill - chorizo, bacon, tomato, potato hash, and pouched eggs - Free range eggs with cereal toast

The best place to get coffee in the shorthand st / fort st area…read more Ryan and the team are always on fire, and the experience for most people working along shortland st serves as the highlight of the very busy and important day. These guys are specialise in serving high strength milk fixes like the short poor flat white, hard man, real man etc etc. Not to be forgotten is the cabinet which sits looker's right of Katie. Particular attention should be paid to anything with chorizo or lamb in it. A true institution.

The go-to coffee spot for many of the shortland st offices, it might be tiny but packs everything…read moreyou could want - friendly baristas, great coffee (especially with my fussy taste), delicious muffins, cakes (the ginger bread is unbeatable!) and gourmet sandwiches. If your a regular make sure you buy the $22 coffee card - gets you 6 coffees and if your usual is a Large Soy its great value!

Thanks yelp for introducing us to such a cute cafe!…read more Cute decor and spacious cafe with both outdoor and indoor seating. My boyfriend and I had the CLT sandwich and chicken stack. Both were good but the stacked chicken was delicious! It was crispy and juicy and came out piping hot. I also had the peanut butter banana smoothie and it was so refreshing. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Free WiFi as well. Highly recommend!

My lunch was incredible, I had the Fresh BB which had a beautiful appearance and tasted even…read morebetter. The drinks were also unbelievable too, would highly recommend to anyone.