Side dishes, seafood, dessert, or drinks – if you’re looking for something a little special to complete your Christmas meal, you’ll find it in the city centre.
Tick off your grocery list with these stores & restaurants
Breakfast goodies
Start the day right with a beautiful brunch. For fresh pastries, you can’t go wrong with Amano or Daily Bread. If you're inspired by New York diners, look no further than Best Ugly Bagels. While granola fans will be spoilt for choice at The Pantry.
Ready-made meals
Let's face it, amidst the Christmas Day chaos, it’s more important to be making memories than cooking. Whether you’re in search of a full spread or a side dish for the roast, there’s plenty of options in the city centre.
Pick up a side of free range Christmas ham with glaze or whole roasted porchetta from Amano, or head to Scarecrow and grab a beef red wine mushroom pie to go with your feast.
Bread
Because what’s Christmas without carbs? If you’re after something a little different, give kumara sourdough a go, or keep it classic with a pioneer sourdough. Don’t forget to treat yourself with a pastry – tis the season!
Wine, beer and spirits
If you're looking to pick up some bubbly for mimosas, spirits for cocktails, or wine to go alongside dinner, be sure to visit the expert store, Cahn's Wine & Spirits. They have an unrivalled range of local and international wines and spirits.
Sweet treats
Keen to spoil your loved ones with dessert but don't want to slave away in the kitchen? Impress them with a delectable sweet treat from the city centre. From Daily Bread's mince pies & stollen, to Amano's strawberry and vanilla trifle and The Pantry's selection of Christmas Treats, there's plenty to choose from!
Also, be sure to stop by...
Sanford and Sons and Billy Pot at the Auckland Fish Market have a great selection to choose from if you'd like to add fresh seafood to your menu.
You can tick more things off your grocery list at the Britomart Saturday Markets where you'll find a great lineup of fresh produce, honey, cheese and more!