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    The Store

    4.3 (48 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for working

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    Victoria K.

    Hidden gem!! Omg, amazing cafe with good quality food. Poached eggs were perfect runny and fresh! Pancakes were superb!! Service is impeccable. Got seated right away. The outside tables in the little park like area away from the cars perfect little spot. Thank you Auckland first brekkie experience

    Beef meat pie
    Dana Y.

    Beef meat pies are excellent, large enough for a meal for 1. Highly recommend. Picked up at fast counter service on opposite side of sit down cafe.

    Brittney B.

    This is an absolute awesome place to eat breakfast. The downtown area of Auckland is very windy and the tall buildings act as a wind tunnel but this restaurant is nestled nicely out of all that wind. The service is a bit slow but the food comes out fast and is delicious, healthy, and refreshing! A must stop!

    Outside patio. ..lunchtime.
    Lawrence C.

    What a pleasant lunchtime experience. We arrived at 1:25 for lunch, and wanted to sit outside. There was a short wait for an outside table, so we perused the menu and waited inside while we ordered our drinks. Five minutes later we were given a table in the shade per our request. Staff was very accommodating in allowing me to try two different red wines, before making my final selection. My wife & I both ordered the chicken salad: mine with extra anchovies, $20/ea. This was a generous amount of various greens with shredded chicken, w/radish and other assorted ingredients. It was devoured with pleasure (see photo). Our wines by the glass were an sauv bl, $8, and a montepulciano , $9; both excellent. Afterwards, our server was kind to walk us over to their sister restaurant, Milse, specializing in desserts, a few feet away (see photo). I look forward to returning.

    Lala D.

    Amazing selection!! Great vegetarian options. These were take out meals. We loved the sit down menu too. Great place for a quick coffee too.

    Smoked pork sandwich; sauerkraut, emmental, campagne, agria crisps.
    Rebecca S.

    The Store is one my favourite places to go for brunch in Auckland. They have the right mix of an interesting menu, good service and it's not usually too hard to get a table. I was a huge fan of their slab bacon (HUGE FAN!) but sadly they have taken it off the menu. It was life-changing bacon. They said they had changed to a thinner, crispy bacon as that is what the people want. Not this person! Luckily you can still buy it from them ($32/kg) to take home as it comes their own butchery. Phew. Bacon aside their menu is delicious. My favourites are the bacon, pork & garlic sausages, portobello mushrooms, potato galette and poached eggs and the Smoked pork sandwich; sauerkraut, emmental, campagne, agria crisps (although this wasn't on the menu last time I went it's still on their online menu). They also make their own sausages which are delicious. Their portions can be very generous depending on what you order. I am always happy and full and can't think I could possibly eat another bite, but then I go up to pay and see the gelato... After my last visit I discovered the takeaway side of The Store and popped in for a look. Everything looked fantastic, definitely a great takeaway lunch option next time in the area.

    Garden greens
    Tresna L.

    The idea of sitting outdoors to dine in the midst of winter was enough to send this Melburnian in to a spin. Really? Eating outside? Are you bonkers? Clearly the Auckland winter isn't as harsh as my home town and it was actually a delight to sit in the winter sunshine, the warmth of the outdoor heaters on our back, while scoffing plates of lush greenery and protein. I really love that so much of the produce served here comes from The Store's own garden and that the daily greens change depending on what has been picked that morning. This is a great option for a fresh and seasonal meal accompanied by people watching

    Tracey C.

    The Store makes a truly wonderful addition to the Britomart Precinct. One of my Britomart favourites, the store has two entrances, from Gore Street which is the nip in and grab a gourmet baguette and coffee and The Pavilions entrance which is for the bistro. This side is for when you have more time to sit and enjoy the menu offerings and coffee, amazingly good coffee. The coffee beans used at The Store are Allpress. The service here is beyond amazing, as soon as you step into the courtyard you are seated and within seconds sparkling water appears (yes sparkling) The Store has a 'real food' philosophy which is another reason why I like it so much. The menus are very much grower to plate and much of what you see on the menu comes from the owners orchards and farm land. I like coming here for breakfast, a plate of fresh, slightly chilled fruit and honeycomb, delicious. The last time I came my breakfast buddy ordered the poached nectarines with granola and yoghurt, what a way to start the day! The Store also produces on site, award winning sorbet and gelato. It is heaven in a cup ... it all is actually.

    Chicken, kale, anchovies and crouton salad
    Alex D.

    A brilliant option for lunch if you are Downtown! The Store has several to-go options - sandwiches, cakes, wraps - which you can pick up from their takeaway window on Gore Street or grab a table in their courtyard in the pavilions. As with all the Hip Group restaurants the menu focus on fresh, seasonal produce, a lot of which is sourced from their own farm. Today I tried their version of a chicken caesar, which has kale instead of romaine. It worked really well and dressing was perfect - just the right amount of anchovy and garlic. It's also worth mention that they have takeaway breakfast options including poached eggs on a tomato ragu with croutons - perfect for those on the go!

    The facade of The Store
    Jade D.

    This is my lunch staple. I super love their smoothies. If you're trying it for the first time, get the ones with plum. Plum, yoghurt and honey or the plum, almond and flaxseed -- both are really good even if a little pricey at $7 for a small glass. You feel good about yourself after knowing there's superfoods in your drink. I've tried their pastries, too. I had the apricot jelly filled doughnut yesterday. It was a little over the top. Fortunately, that's how I like my jelly doughnut. If you bite into one, expect that jelly will be all over your chin in a minute or two. Definitely a fun eat. Pastries range between $3 to $3.50, so a pretty good deal. Too bad they don't have a lot of seating space, but you can always plunk down on the grass over at the Atrium across the street and enjoy lunch among the afternoon crowd. BTW, there's usually a long line in this store because I heard their sandwiches are excellent -- although I have yet to try it.

    Leilei P.

    This is less of a "Store review" and more a "cronot review" The cronot was the push for me to check out the Store's bakery side... The sweet sickly smell of icing and sweet pastries had me melting before my foot followed my nose inside the store. On the counter several trays of tall cronots (croissant meet doughnut) with thick glossy icing awaited to follow me home. handing over a crisp $20 bill for four cronots I was salivating... I did refrain from stuffing my face for fear of crumbs and frosting all though my car. But it wasn't easy! Pouring a big cup of coffee I made the mistake of trying to cut it... not with a butter knife not even with a serrated knife... Just bite! yes you're gonna get a face full of frosting but its worth it... I promise! Its so light and crispy and the bottom layer is almost translucent butter and sugar flake. I think I'm in love.

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    Very good service and the breakfast was tasty. Coffee was good and the menu was vast. Worth a visit.

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    My new favourite lunch stop in central Auckland is the dash and grab entrance to The Store from Gore Street.

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    Huckleberry

    Huckleberry

    4.1(8 reviews)
    7.5 kmRoyal Oak
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    After having a craving for a smoothie (a good one at that ) a quick check on yelp pointed me in the…read moredirection of Huckleberry Farms on Campbell rd . What a smoothie it was ! All the ingredients that were on the blackboard were in it , as in I could taste the parsley , kale , banana and pear . They also have a good cabinet food display no scones or muffins here tho , just good eats !

    I came here the other day because I had heard of the fantastic smooties Huckleberry Farms make…read more Everyone was correct, it was great! I wasn't the bravest as they have heaps of unusual flavours incorporating kale etc. I however stuck with a classic energiser. As I was waiting for my smoothie I went for a wander around the store. Here they have a wide range of organic, vegan and gluten free alternatives to your usual food you'd find at your standard supermarket. They had everything from dairy products, cooking products, fresh fruit and veges, even cleaning products, hygiene products and much more. They even have a bunch of books and magazines with organic, vegan and gluten free recipes. I would love to come shop here more often, but after looking at the prices this is a very expensive way to live. However if you want to live on the extremely healthy side once and a while, I would recommend coming to the little in store café they have here. The cabinet food looked great, and the smoothies are delicious.

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    Huckleberry - Green smoothie , kale pear parsley banana and filtered water .

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    Green smoothie , kale pear parsley banana and filtered water .

    Ponsonby Friend

    Ponsonby Friend

    4.3(4 reviews)
    2.3 kmGrey Lynn

    The lemon juice is the only way to go. Well, I mean, there are a lot of drink options at this shop…read morewithin the Ponsonby Food Court, but the lemon juice is its point of difference. It's basically lemon juice, I'm assuming water, and sugar - so almost like an old fashioned lemonade. It's something like $3.50 which is pretty good for a freshly made drink. There's this guy that works behind the counter who is super nice. I mean, nowhere else in the food court sells drinks so they're bound to be popular, but I still think they do a good job. They sell wine and beer and all sorts of juice and soft drinks. Beverage city man, beverage city. PS. Just to reiterate - get the lemon juice

    None of the restaurants in the Ponsonby International Foodcourt sell drinks. It's like this…read moreunwritten (actually might be written in their lease or something) law. This is because there is basically a drinks oasis in the middle of the court. The best thing is that it's called Ponsonby Friend. PONSONBY FRIEND! YES! That is so fucking perfect. Ponsonby Friend! Man, I love that. They sell a bunch of beer and soft drinks and also do fresh juice. I dunno, it's just a dumb drinks place. But it's called Ponsonby Friend and is basically the embodiment of some high-flying egalitarian dream or something. I dream of a day when all food courts have this kind of communal, all-purpose, drinks thing. The sheer magnificence of Ponsonby Friend.

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