The matcha craze has found a home on Lorne Street with household name TSUJIRI bringing high quality matcha teas and dessert...
We asked, you answered! We asked our Instagram followers which city centre spots are on their favourites list. Check out the top responses below!
Favourite place to get a hot drink | Honest Chocolat
It's no surprise that with a name like 'Honest Chocolat' this is the go-to spot for a hot choccy. From white chocolate to a delightful spiced chocolate creation and the classic milk chocolate, you can't go wrong!
Unexpected fact about Honest Chocolat: Did you know you can order your hot drink in an edible cookie cup? Talk about indulgence!
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Receptionist coffee is a one person coffee operation which provides an intimate setting in which to order a coffee and small...
Visit Amano Bakery for incredible breads, filled sandwiches, decadent doughnuts, golden pastries, lemon tarts and all sorts...
Short for "fond of you", Fond(ou) Cafe is the newest spot to get your coffee fix on Shortland Street.
If you're going to indulge, you may as well do it properly and Miann Britomart is ready and waiting for you.
The intention at Rumours Specialty Coffee is simple: good coffee with a good ambience.
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Favourite place to get a sweet treat | Federal Delicatessen
There's no denying Fed Deli has the BEST pies around! NY Cheesecake, Banana & Toffee, Pecan, Peanut Butter Pretzel, Lemon Meringue, it's near impossible to choose just one. That's why we go for the 3-Way - choose three flavours and get a slice of each! Perfect for sharing.... or not.
Unexpected fact about The Fed: they serve bottomless coffee and tea for just $5.50!!!
More sweet treat favourites, voted by you:
If you are in search of a sweet treat there is no better place than Giapo. Made fresh daily from 100% natural products, Giapo...
If you're going to indulge, you may as well do it properly and Miann Britomart is ready and waiting for you.
Visit Amano Bakery for incredible breads, filled sandwiches, decadent doughnuts, golden pastries, lemon tarts and all sorts...
Using only the highest quality, locally sourced ingredients, Doe Donuts whip up seriously delicious donuts, sweet, fluffy...
The Wafflers bake fresh Korean waffles and croffles daily.
Head to this iconic ice cream shop and dig into its huge selection of euphoric ice cream flavours. Discover a new favourite –...
Favourite spot for cocktails | Caretaker
Caretaker, oh how we love you! Prepare to be taken care of (see what we did there!) when you step into this underground cocktail lounge where a cocktail connoisseur awaits. Modelled off the classic cocktail lounges of New York, their philosophy centres around designing drinks around your favourite flavours. After chatting with you about your preferences or what you’re in the mood for, they’ll whip you up a custom cocktail.
Unexpected fact about Caretaker: Live jazz and fab tunes fill this underground space every Sunday and Monday
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Relax and unwind with great beer and plenty of sunshine at Dr. Rudi's Rooftop Brewing Co.
Serving up contemporary cuisine inspired by regions of Japan, Korea and China, Hello Beasty is a cult eatery on Auckland's...
With Chef Nic Watt at the helm, head to MASU for world class Japanese cuisine in the style of a robata restaurant and bar.
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Be transported as you step through the charming velvet curtain into Bar Albert, one of New Zealand's highest rooftop bar.
Palmer is your urban oasis, a unique bar and dining experience in a space designed to inspire.
Headquarters aka HQ has taken over the old O'Hagan's space in Market Square
Favourite place to shop | High Street
The High Street District is always worth a visit. The streets are lined with an eclectic mix of stores, including independent labels, mainstream brands, on-trend footwear, gifts and more! While you stroll along the intimately scaled High Street, don't forget to take a moment to appreciate the heritage architecture, laneways and squares, public art, and native trees.
Unexpected fact about High Street: High Street is home to one of the best book stores in the world! Unity Books was voted International Book Store of the Year in 2020.
Other spots you like to shop:
Wonder Journal, is a quiet celebration of craft and curiosity.
Shut the Front Door offers a fun and ever changing range of the coolest products from all over the world, from homewares to...
Ted Baker in Britomart is now closed. Having launched as a shirt specialist of some repute in Glasgow, Ted Baker has quickly...
Karen Walker is a New Zealand fashion designer with a reputation for original, effortless and stylish fashion.
Lush makes beautiful soaps and other beauty products using only the freshest fruit and vegetables, the finest essential oils...
Pat Menzies is renowned for quality footwear and service, stocking a treasure trove of men’s and women’s street shoes, casual...
Macpac has crafted adventure apparel and equipment since 1973.
Aje is an Australian fashion house dedicated to raw beauty, tough femininity and effortless cool.
Tommy Hilfiger is one of the world’s leading designer lifestyle brands, that shares its inclusive and youthful spirit with...
Creative & Brave is home to a range of homewares, accessories, art prints and more all from local NZ artists.
Favourite fun activity | Escapade
Escapade is the perfect rainy day activity and great for if you feel like testing your brain power! You'll be locked in a room with a mystery to be solved and a clock ticking. Using your observational skills, problem solving ability, street smarts and common sense, you need to decipher a set of tricky clues and puzzles as you and your team race to find the answers and escape in just 60 minutes.
Unexpected fact about Escapade: They also create exciting outdoor adventure games where you'll see you and your group running around the city to solve a mystery.
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Step into a fantastical film effects workshop and explore the worlds of horror, sci-fi and fantasy in-the-making.
Holey Moley is perfect for a unique, hilarious night out with friends.
Come and visit New Zealand's largest amusement games arcade with four rooms of arcade games
A fully guided, state-of-the-art, interactive experience celebrating the All Blacks and our national teams in black.
The new virtual reality experience that's swooping Auckland from 186m above the city.
Favourite comfort food | Biang Biang
Noodles. Nothing beats them! Cold day? Noodles. Feeling sad? Noodles. Few too many drinks last night? Noodles. They're the perfect dish for any occasion. Biang Biang on Queen Street brings the traditional cuisine of Xi'an to the heart of the city. The menu features a wide variety of dishes from the region, including stews, noodles and hotpots. We highly recommend their signature Biang Biang noodles served with a generous helping of chilli on top.
Unexpected fact about Biang Biang: their noodles are hand-pulled fresh every day. Watch the incredible chef as he throws, swings and stretches the noodles out right in front of your eyes!
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Feeling peckish? Then head to this cult favourite dumpling bar on O'Connell Street.
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This Chinese restaurant is taking affordable dining to a whole new level, with every single dish priced at just $12.
Visit Amano Bakery for incredible breads, filled sandwiches, decadent doughnuts, golden pastries, lemon tarts and all sorts...
Serving delicious, honest burgers, old-fashioned shakes & really cold beers using quality ingredients at an affordable price...
We've had the good fortune of being made privy to a legendary pizzamaker's secret family recipe and have spent years...