PONSONBY LITTLE BLACK BOOK: A-Z CAFES + RESTAURANTS GUIDE an extensive menu available to view online. And with a range of delicious breakfast items, lunch dishes from 11am, along with smoothies, teas, teecino, matcha, raw cacao drinks, Kokako coffee, cakes, tarts, slices, cheesecakes and cookies from the cabinet all day. Open 7 days, 7am-4pm. Kitchen closes at 3pm. LITTLE BREAD & BUTTER BAKERY & CAFE, Ponsonby Central, Richmond Road,T: 09 376 4007; 34 Westmoreland Street West, T: 09 378 9111, www.breadandbutterbakery.co.nz Little Bread & Butter Bakery specialises in organic breads. There are many different types of sourdough, European speciality loaves, bread rolls and pretzels. You can choose from a wide selection of handmade pastries, cakes, and savouries, sandwiches and gourmet pies. At the large communal table you can toast your own slices of freshly baked bread and enjoy them with butter and jam, while you watch the hustle and bustle of the market area. LITTLE EASY, 198 Ponsonby Road, T: 09 360 0098, www.littleeasy.co.nz Little Easy delivers unpretentious fun and classic ‘pub-dom’ with great tasting food and vibes to match. This is much more than the average pub fare. They run weekly food specials, Happy hours everyday from 4-7pm and DJs jamming till late. The classic Kiwi pub menu is infused with American traits - their burgers are served on fresh brioche buns, a range chicken wings. Both not to be missed! Open Tuesday -Thursday, 4pm-late, Friday-Sunday, 12 noon-late. LOKANTA EATING HOUSE & BAR, 137a Richmond Road, T: 09 360 6355, www.lokanta.nz Lo-Kahn’ta means ‘Local Eating House’ in Turkish. They offer simple, tasty food of the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean. The menu has a selection of small plates, flat breads, main meals and desserts. Try the Kizartma - fried eggplant, courgette and peppers with tzatziki. Open Tuesday-Saturday from 4pm. LONGROOM, 114 Ponsonby Road, T: 09 360 8803, www.longroom.co.nz With a covered courtyard and north facing sun deck, Longroom offers a unique, alfresco environment for brunch, lunch and dinner. Introducing an inspiring new menu consisting of small and large shared dishes, a grazing platter, individual dishes and a few sweet treats. Don’t miss the saffron and mozzarella arancini. DJs play during the evening Thursday to Saturday, live music and DJ’s some Sundays. Open Tuesday-Sunday 10am-late. MA CHERIE, Shop 12, 282 Ponsonby Road, T: 09 376 1822, www.macherie.co.nz Ma Cherie French is a newish cafe/patisserie store, opposite lululemon. Try their French breakfast menu, which include galettes, croque monsieur, French toast, traditional croissants, pastries, birthday cakes and breads. Located in a cosy, relaxed, sunny courtyard. Open Tuesday-Friday, 7am-4pm. Saturday-Sunday, 8am-4pm. MAD MEX, 108 Ponsonby Road, T: 09 378 1846, www.madmex.co.nz Mad Mex offers gourmet burritos and tacos that are made to order using only the freshest produce, flavourful salsas and authentic slow roasted and grilled meats. Open Monday, 11am-9.30pm, Tuesday-Thursday, 11am-10pm, Friday-Saturday, 10.30am-3.30am, Sunday, 10.30am-9.30pm. MALDITO MENDEZ, Ponsonby Central, 4 Brown Street, T: 09 378 9107, www.mendez.co.nz Maldito Mendez located on the Brown Street side of the Ponsonby Central precinct, serves Latin American street food - a delicious range of snacks, empanadas, tacos, ceviches and mains. Open 7 days, 11.30am-late. MAMATA BAKEHOUSE, 401 Richmond Road, T: 09 376 3191 This bakery-cafe-hangout out is a Grey Lynn favourite. Whether your tummy growls for a sandwich, roll, pie, slice or muffin you’ll be able to get it here. Mamata is renowned for their made to order bagels, Ponsonby News’s favourite is the avocado and tomato toasted sesame seed bagel! Open Monday-Saturday, 7am-5.30pm. MARCELLO’S, 28 College Hill, T: 09 361 2600 Marcello’s is open 7 days for breakfast, brunch, and lunch and they are fully licensed. What better way to start your day than with a gorgeous omelette? They serve great coffee and awesome food homemade fresh everyday which always comes with a friendly smile. Free wireless is available and they offer catering for functions. Open Monday-Friday, 6am-4pm, Saturday-Sunday, 7.30am-4pm.
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MARY’S, 13 St Marys Road, T: 09 360 7260 The old fire station is home to this cafe headed by Tim Tohill (previously of Benediction, Jafa and Shore Rd Cafe). A tastefully refurbished interior that is lightfilled and spacious. They have familiar breakfast favourites such as red flannel hash with gourmet red potatoes sautéed with red onions, tomato and chorizo and topped with fried or poached eggs. Or you may be in the mood for a healthy protein power lunch? Try the kale salad! Open Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm, Saturday -Sunday, 8am-4pm. MATSU SUSHI, Victoria Park Market, T: 09 377 6848 The atmosphere at Matsu is perfect for pleasure or business and for a great price, you can enjoy the best sushi with the highest quality of service, presentation, and freshness. They are dedicated to providing an exceptional dining experience. MATTERHORN AUCKLAND, 37 Drake Street, T: 09 929 2790 www.matterhorn.co.nz Situated in the lofty space formerly occupied by Libertine, this is the Auckland establishment of the existing Matterhorn Wellington. They combine incredible food, superb cocktails and live beats with a laid-back atmosphere and on point service. Open 7 days, 3pm-late. MEKONG BABY, 262 Ponsonby Road, T: 09 360 1113, www.mekongbaby.com A modern Southeast Asian fusion restaurant designed with unique roughened floors, crudely painted walls with simple, yet elegant, nostalgic prints of life in Vietnam covering the walls. They have seating for as many as 80 guests in the bar, 60 in the restaurant and 30 in the Mekong function room. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 12 noon-late. MEXICALI FRESH, 166 Ponsonby Road, T: 09 360 0076, www.mexicalifresh.co.nz A Californian-style Mexican eatery, that offers burritos, nachos, quesadillas, tacos and more. Enjoy feasting on tasty yet nutritious food in a fun Mexican-style atmosphere. Open Sunday-Thursday, 10am-11pm, Friday-Saturday, till 3am. MEXICO, 164 Ponsonby Road, T: 09 280 3919, www.mexico.net.nz A lively eatery on the strip offering great Mexican dishes. Try one of their quesadillas or soft shell tacos and look out for their weekly specials. They take bookings for groups over 10. Open Monday-Sunday, 12 noon-late. MISS MOONSHINE’S, Lot 3, 130 Ponsonby Road, T: 09 360 4075, www.missmoonshines.com Slow cooking, wood smoking and quality New Zealand meat. It’s barbecue cooking inspired by pit masters and street markets. Rubs, ribs and distinctive smoky flavour that can only come from hours of cooking over burning wood. They take the timehonoured American grill and enhance it with New Zealand freshness from their quality timber and meats. Open 7 days. MOOCHOWCHOW, 23 Ponsonby Road, T: 09 360 6262, www.moochowchow.co.nz Like a stroll through the fragrant night markets and food stalls of Bangkok, MooChowChow is a boost to the senses, capturing that vibrant zang of sweet, sour, salty and hot that makes Thai food a party in your mouth. Cocktails of fresh fruits, shaved ice and smashed herbs will cool, refresh and tantalise. Private dining rooms are also available. Open Monday-Saturday, 5.30pm-late. MOREPORK BBQ, Corner of Jervois & St Mary’s Road, T: 09 303 0477, www.moreporkbbq.com Morepork BBQ is introducing damn good barbeque to New Zealand. Chef/owner Clint Davies combines homemade rubs and sauces with hand-picked premium cuts of meat and smokes them low ‘n’ slow in a custom built smoker, co-designed and co-built by the chef himself. Options to dine in at the fully licensed restaurant or takeaway a full meal for the family to enjoy. Open Tuesday-Sunday 11am until sold out! MOZAIK CAFE, Shop 10, 210-218 Victoria Street West, T: 09 337 0744, www.mozaik.co.nz This cafe is located at Victoria Park Market, a stylish space with exposed wood beams and brick. They serve breakfast, brunch and lunch, with vegetarian and gluten free options. Open Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm, Saturday-Sunday 8am-4pm.
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