yum smoothie bowls and treats! very nice selection to choose from as well…read more added bonus: they use fix and fogg's quality peanut butter which is very tasty. beautiful little space.

does anyone else ever get cravings for ... (wait for it) ... FRESH GINGER?…read more no? maybe that's just me? anyhow, new zealand's a fine place to be a ginger-lover (i've already sampled three different varieties of micro-brewed ginger beer and, have since become an addict). tangent aside, this juice bar hits the spot. not only is it directly across from my office, they also have reasonable prices, you don't have to wait in an obnoxious 15 minute line (*cough* tank *cough*) and they use hurom slow juicers which are designed to squeeze every last nutrient out of that fruit, veggie, nourishment of choice. today i opted for a beet, apple, fresh ginger (DUH) concoction which had the perfect amount of zing to get me through tuesday afternoon. a small 3-4 veggie/fruit juice (served in a generous 16oz cup) will set you back $5.90 - which i think is pretty fair given competitor prices and the quality of the juice. plus the service is so darn friendly, you just have to return the smiles. i do wish they provided straws, though. something just feels weird about sipping a freshly squeezed juice coffee-style.

This absolute gem of a whole-in-the-wall is tucked just inside Elliot Stables. You wouldn't read…read moreabout but here you can get a decent sized freshly-made juice for only $7, which is pretty much unheard of in the middle of town. Plus, if you get your juice to drink-in it comes in a cool glass cup that kind of resembles a can (see pic) - similar to the cups at Chop Chop now that I think about it. I'll admit that my vitamin booster (beetroot, carrot, ginger, apple & orange) was a tad sweet for my liking but since it was only $7 I didn't really care... Definitely my new inner city juice stop - well worth a looksie!

I love Wedge! This is my favourite juice place ever!!! Davina - the energetic ball of happiness…read morebehind the counter - is so friendly and nice, i look forward to having chats with her! The Meadow is the best green juice ever, cold pressed to make sure all those amazing nutrients are kept inside the juice, but not too bitter as it's balanced out by lemon and apple. Honestly all of the juices are amazing, plus the warm lemon, ginger and honey drink is perfect for those frosty winter mornings!

Delicious food, awesome service. We sat outside on their covered patio and got to watch the rain…read more The ricotta pancakes were to die for!

Came for breakfast and sat on their patio. We got the ricotta pancakes with a side of bacon. It was…read morequite tasty. A good breakfast option in the area

So, their smoothies have upped to $7.50. Yes, still on par with the rest of big little city but,…read morealas, no longer a "bargain." They're also now offering "for here" glass jars for said smoothies. Three cheers for sustainability! Woot.

After having heard only good things about The Organic Mechanic , I was all in !…read moreGerogie B had spied on Facebook a strawberry smoothie and asked if it was available and yes it was ! So smooth and full of that strawberry flavour with cashew , coconut milk and other amazing nutrients ! it was a winner . Great friendly service and just genuinely happy guys .

If you're a healthy vegan, highly recommend this place. It has actually healthy optionsread more

Very nice employees!…read more but the drink was lacking more flavors. It just tasted like a very strong cup of ginger. But I will definitely come back and maybe try the other drinks

Juju Juice's fast-moving, long line at the La Cigale French Market clearly illustrated to me that…read morenot only they were a popular choice of the market goers, but also that they provided fast, efficient service to the thirsty masses that frequented the market every Saturday and Sunday morning. And I wasn't disappointed either, only waiting a few minutes for them to freshly make my 'Banana Berry Bash' on the spot with delicious, organic ingredients. Other options include a 'Vitamin Booster', with ingredients such as beetroot, carrot and ginger, or the 'Zinger Blinger', with orange, lemon, ginger and tropical fruit. All drinks are $6, and go down splendidly together with a savoury treat on a hot summer's day.

Awww how I wish we had something like this in Hawaii. ALL the foods looked great. The smoked salmon…read morewas by FAR the best I've had. So delicious, wish we had bought more! But it was our last night in Auckland. Some of the extras actually made the journey with us to Queenstown. Enough vendors to get your fill on the spot as well as to go. A nice assortment of foods that you still need to prepare, sides, breads, smoothies, etc. Worth a visit as a local or a tourist!

Voted Auckland's best food market by a local newspaper, La Cigale French Market is held every…read moreSaturday from 8 AM to 1:30 PM and Sunday from 9 AM to 1:30 PM. This market is inspired by the wonderful food markets found in France. This market didn't exist when I lived in New Zealand in 2003, but I figured it would be an eye-opening experience to compare and contrast the Otara Polynesian Market. This market is just a 20-minute drive from the Otara Market, but will feel worlds away with its much pricier food options, perfectly primped dogs, live jazz performances and wine bars. If you're into high-end experiences, this will be your jam.

This was a delicious breakfast. The whipped yoghurt was amazing. The fluffy, airy sweetness was so…read moregood and the granola was also great. Fresh and crunchy with sweet stone fruits on top. The sourdough and eggs were great as well. I personally don't like parsley garnish so I didn't enjoy that on the egg as much but everything else was fantastic. Tomatoes were really juicy. Everything just tasted super fresh and of great quality.

we loved everything about this restaurant when we had dinner there. so much so that we went back…read morefor breakfast a day later! All the people there are friendly and efficient. The seating is comfortable. Go here.

I love Little Bird's philosophy - raw, organic, health-giving meals - and think that Megan May is a…read moregenius but their prices for takeaway salads in Britomart are preeeeetty steep. $14.50 for cold courgette pasta w rocket & parmesan? $18 for a bird bowl salad? I don't know many people who could justify those prices for a takeaway salad! Prices aside, the food is delicious. The Britomart Store also stocks both the Little Bird products (try the macaroons - hard to believe they are healthy) and other products that fit in line with their ethos. Definitely worth checking out and if not picking up a salad, then trying one of their sweet treats.

In a world where so many people have dietary restrictions this place is a god send …read more I agree it is on the pricey side but you're going to be paying a bit more to have a piece of mind that you can eat without feeling any side effects . I went for a passion fruit cheesecake it was nice, but after sitting down at the rather small table . Notwithstanding this place is more of a eat on the run type , I wished I had gone for a chocolaty type of slice or cake . They also sell takeaway salads which seem to be a substantial amount , but I've seen the same for less at other cafes . And you can buy bottled nut milks or tonics and if you return bottle you can get a small refund/ discount on your next bottled drink . That being said this idea of cuisine is new and original and as more people feel the need to be healthier for whatever reasons they will continue to exsist .