
16 Jan 2023
Sometimes, all we need in life is an eclair filled with sweet mascarpone cream and topped with a layer of rich pistachio white chocolate ganache. Other days, we have an unrelenting desire for a freshly baked croissant with shaved champagne ham and cheddar cheese. Meadow St Heliers guarantees a memorable experience at every level Auckland finds itself. Pop by for a (contactless) salmon baguette, a sweet apricot Danish, a freshly baked three cheese-scone or simply a well-deserved iced latte. Order through their website for contactless pick-up; the café is open between 7.30am – 2pm daily to satisfy all your cravings.
Fat Kitty Café is shaking things up with its Asian-fusion inspired brunch menu. This is an incredible and inclusive spot; the perfect location for outstanding vegan-friendly food. Dabble in the tofu-French toast with rum caramelised pineapple chunks, maple syrup and vegan whipped cream. Stick to the classic beans on toast with a gojuchang bean twist or experience the flavourful pad Thai rolled omelette with deliciously spiced fried peanuts. For the carnivores a sure-to-be crowd favourite is the Korean fried chicken and waffles with a healthy dose of chilli maple syrup drizzled over the top.
Cookies, cookies, cookies. Treat your inner cookie monster to a legendary cookie pie and a nice cold glass of milk on the side. Moustache is a quirky little milk and cookie bar making big waves for its indulgent goods. Order the party pie online and receive Frankenstein’s monster, except edible and delicious. This pie combines multiple flavours and is the equivalent of 11 cookies melded into one gigantic masterpiece; a few flavours you’ll find are chocolate chunk, cinnamon doughnut, Oreo marshmallow, Nutella and snickers bar. The cookie cakes and giant cookies are great for celebrations and can come with personalised messages!
One thing we missed the most during lockdown was the cheese-y, crispy base, a saucy concoction known as pizza. Green Door Pizza has launched a simple yet delicious range of 13” wood-fired pizzas to celebrate the return of take-aways. The mortadella combines the Italian sausage with tasty Stracciatella cheese, guindilla chillies, a blend of cheese and roasted red peppers. Or, stick with the classics, like the Margherita with fresh mozzarella or the pepperoni with chilli oil. Pre-order online, Green Door Pizza will be cooking between 5pm – 9pm out of Candy Shop in Newmarket.
It’s time to face facts; bigger is better. Fat Belly Deli live by this motto and strive to keep Auckland’s hanger at bay. Their artisanal sandwiches are incredibly fresh and leave you wanting more. Paying tribute to our favourite binge-worthy Netflix series is The Joey Tribbiani, with pulled pork and mac and cheese with a chipotle sauce. Or, get The Fishy One with tuna, mayonnaise, siracha mayo and onions. Fat Belly Deli has created pairings we never could have imagined, like The Tangy One, which combines tasty cheddar cheese, ready salted crips, mayo and strawberry jam. It’s surprisingly delicious. However, if you are after something tried and true, go with a pie sandwich; pick between steak and cheese or mince and cheese with a sauce of your choosing.