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3.5 (2 reviews)
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Sola

Sola

3.8(5 reviews)
86.3 km

This lonely vegetarian outpost on the vacation-y peninsula east of Auckland was probably the most…read morestereotypical vegetarian spot I've seen in New Zealand, from the menu to the overheard conversations about digestive enzymes to the sign asking you to literally pay forwards someone's meal. I found it expensive enough paying for my own on my increasingly limited vacation budget, but the corn-based fritter I ordered, while largely inscrutable in composition, was nonetheless satisfying. I ordered some feijoa juice not knowing what it was (apparently it's South American, but New Zealanders seem to like it as I've seen it elsewhere), an intriguing concoction to be sure. If I were looking to eat something before visiting some of the remote beaches, I would want to stop here rather than taking a chance on finding something good elsewhere.

I LOVE Cafe Sola! Fabulous menu and fresh ingredients, a…read moredelight for a vegetarian like me to find. I recommend the Corn Fritters and the Ginger Crunch. A double whammy of goodness with an espresso (short black thank you) in a takeaway cup with a chocolate covered espresso bean perched on top. Mmmmwah! Bustling, busy, and a darling little outside seating area that's mostly for locals I'm guessing as they don't advertise it! Don't pass through Thames without getting your lunch here. As good a cafe you'd see anywhere in the world, I'd sit SOLA up there with London or Santa Monica for sure.

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Greenleaf Organics

4.0(1 review)
13.7 km•Kingsland, Mt Eden
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After salivating over their Instagram feed for a long while, I finally made it to Greenleaf to…read moreexperience all the goodness in real life. If you don't care about any of the detail, just know this: The Matcha Latte. Get it, sip it, savor it. Smooth and creamy and perfect and ahh, what dreams are made of. Tucked on the corner of New North and Ace place (the link to Dominion Rd), this garage-front cafe feels a bit 'off the beaten path' (but in the best way possible). The space is elegantly decorated with bright artwork & stylish cushions, with an inexplicable feeling of freshness. They make their own raw pressed juices and smoothies, with an impressive variety. From green detox through to cacao date handmade nut milk, the color of the rainbow is up for grabs. I tried the Aloha, a blend of pineapple, almond milk, cashews, tumeric and lemon. It was pretty f*cking delicious. This, alongside the Namaste bowl of spiced lentils, naan, veggies and avocado made for a super satisfying, balanced meal. They have a decent selection of raw desserts too - we split the raspberry lemon 'cheese' cake, which tasted like a healthier version of fudge - just as creamy but without a stomach ache afterward ;) No, it's not cheap, but I would say sliiiightly more reasonable with the other organic specialty spots in the neighborhood....slightly.

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Greenleaf Organics - Namaste, my friends.

Namaste, my friends.

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Grouchos

Grouchos

3.0(2 reviews)
11.8 km•Auckland CBD

The people at my work started nick naming the people who worked here as "grouchy". Clever play on…read morenames indeed. But it all speaks the truth. I've never warmed to anyone from here. I'm often sort of snapped at with "our kitchen closed at 2" or something of that nature. Besides that I have to mention the incredible pies. Gourmet would be an understatement! They are fantastic and are often picked off the shelves quickly early in the day. I've also had the gluten free muesli from here but have to say I was disappointed with it overall as it was hugely expensive and came out looking a little sad. It tasted OK though I guess. My judgements may be completely wrong though because there are always people buzzing around here. It could be for the organic, gluten free food or it could be for the pies. I doubt it's for the service.

Grouchos is one of those places that is a real mixed bag: once I went there and the service was…read morefriendly and efficient; another time I went there and got the distinct impression that they hated customers. I've had a great sandwich there one time and another time an indifferent salad. I suppose the uncertainty of what sort of experience you're going to have keeps me coming back. They say they use lots of organic and free range ingredients here, which is good, and they don't seem to charge more than other similar cafes that don't do this. They also have a big range of gluten-free options which seem to attract lots of diners.

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