Avocado Toasts That Are Actually Worth Your House Deposit

Tired of the CBD hustle and bustle? St Heliers is an easy drive from the city while feeling worlds away. Positioned right across from the beach, the St Heliers Bay Bistro is a great destination if you’re looking to relax by the sea, people-watch, and dive into a delicious menu. Avocado toast reaches new heights at this establishment as it is served generously and topped with a poached egg, pickled cabbage, feta, dukkah, and soft herbs on sourdough.

Ah, the Morningside institution Auckland loves to love. Crave is a go-to for an eggs benedict and a Little Lato gelato – but it’s also serving up a smashed avocado well worthy of your time. Not only is the dish full of flavour with house-made tomato chutney, rice cracker, nori, and citrus vinaigrette, it’s vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free optional. Served on a super soft sourdough, you’re in for a guilt-free breakfast.

Pop next door you’ll find the country-style and plant-shrouded Kind. The team behind Crave opened its doors to another cafe-come-social-enterprise in 2018. Where Crave’s aim was to bring the community together, Kind shines a light on plant-based food. If you came to us looking to hear of a creative take on the classic avo dish – Kind will be the place for you. With smoked chilli peanut butter, dukkah, and pickled red onion on OMG Bakery gluten free toast, not only is this dish plant-based, it’s delicious. Add on a side of haloumi to really elevate the dish and you’re away laughing. Take a group of friends, or head out for a brunch date, Kind is a light-filled welcoming social space worthy of your Sunday morning.

Grab a table in Meadow’s sun-soaked dining room and order up in this modern bistro and bar. This avocado smash features a flavour blend of the holy combination – feta, pickles, salsa verde, cucumber, vine tomato, and a poached egg with the option to add streaky bacon if you’re that way inclined. Loaded up on multigrain toast, this is the way to start your morning right. Washed down with any of Meadow’s delicious coffees or even a breakfast cocktail to really make the most of your visit.

Another gem on The Shore. If you haven’t already seen Plumm Cafe’s dishes circling your Instagram feed, these guys are artists with their beautiful presentation. Pop yourself out in their secret garden and order up! The smashed avo is paired with the zesty and creamy flavours of lemon and feta, with a sprinkling of cashew nuts. Stacked on sourdough with a poached egg, you won’t go hungry here – but you might as you wait, as this place gets pretty busy so order a coffee and enjoy the sun-soaked garden.

For food that looks as good as it tastes – Hello Friends + Allies has your poison. The colourful fun presentation of all their food is what sets these guys apart from your average brunch spot. Whatever you order, have confidence that the plate will be filled with all sorts of colourful goodies that’ll make up your 5+ a day. The avocado here is served on rye with a poached egg, quinoa, cherry tomatoes and of course – a good dolloping of feta.