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10 of the best Dinning places in New Zealand

New Zealand’s food and beverage is the lynchpin of the country’s prosperity. We believe that one can’t think well, travel well and enjoy well if one has not dinned well.

New Zealand cuisine is made up of local ingredients and seasonal variations. New Zealand is full of flavours, which shows Cultural Revolution. Some of the must try dishes in New Zealand are Hangi, crayfish, kina, kiwi burger, jaffas and pavlova. Top 10 dining places to enjoy New Zealand cuisine are

Eighthirty Coffee Roasters

Specialty coffee roaster supplying the best sustainably sourced coffee in New Zealand. We roast fresh coffee daily. Shop our coffee range online or visit us in store Auckland, NZ. Address: 16 Anzac Avenue, Auckland 1010, New Zealand. Opens at 7:30-11:30am and services include dine-in, takeaway but no delivery.


Vanguard Coffee

Vanguard is a fresh look and take on the independent coffee scene in Dunedin. The café is spacious yet engaging, with a real industrial feel, and is well divided into areas for roasting and retail, cabinet staring, communal patronage and quiet corner coffee conversations. Address: 329 Princes Street, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand. Opens at 7am-3:30pm and services include only dine-in and takeaway.


The Origin

Delicious breakfast that caters for vegan eaters. Lots of sweet options which I like. A unique, boutique eating experience with a limited but delicious Asian cuisine available. The Origin brings more than the typical cafe fare, but make no mistake - the flavour is no compromise. The small, but selective menu encompasses sweet and savoury options, as well as a cabinet, stocked full of delicious baked goods. Address: 95 Westminster Street Corner of Cranford Street &, Westminster Street, Saint Albans, Christchurch. Opens at 8am-3:30pm and services include dine-in and takeaway.


Chuffed

White-walled cafe serving batch-brew & cold-drip coffee, plus breakfast, sandwiches, wine & beer. The cabinet is filled with delectable sweet and savoury treats and coffee comes brewed, dripped and espresso made here. Service options include: dine-in, takeaway but no delivery. Address: 43 High Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand. Opens at 7am–3pm.


Fondow Café

Fond(ou) is a quaint Deli Cafe/Espresso Bar along Hobson St. We offer our own Fair Trade Coffee blend, home-style baked goods and a wide selection of quiches, sandwiches & paninis. Address: 157 Hobson Street Unit G17, Auckland City Hotel, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010 New Zealand. Opens at 6am – 3pm and services include only dine-in.


Caffeine Laboratory

Located in one of the most iconic streets in Christchurch, New Regent Street. This café has a bright, seasonal menu. The Caffeine Laboratory is a compact space with a comfortable hideaway upstairs for those wanting to stay a while. Address: Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand. Opens at 7 am – 3pm and services include only dine-in.


The General

Established in 2017, we’re an award-winning Mt Maunganui eatery that proudly serves up goodness from scratch daily. No matter where you’re from, no matter what you’re up to – you’re always welcome at The General. They use the freshest local produce, bake our bread daily and cater to all. Join us for a great coffee, a quick bite to eat from our cabinet, an icy cold refreshment. Address: 19b Pacific Avenue, Mount Maunganui 3116, New Zealand. Opens at 7:30am-3am and services include dine-in and takeaway.


MELBA Vulcan

This place regularly gets named in lists of best coffee in Auckland and delivers. The breakfast options are extensive and you get plenty of food on the plate for the price so it’s a good value start to the day. Very useful if you are staying in a downtown apartment without good breakfast option. Address: Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand. Opens at 7:30 am – 4:30pm and services include dine-in and takeaway.


People’s coffee

Apart from serving coffee that tastes great, People’s Coffee deserves to be especially appreciated for its constant efforts that ensure the welfare of coffee farmers. They avail their coffee beans from farmers who mainly belong to backward countries. Address: Lukes Lane, Te Aro, Wellington 6021, New Zealand. Opens at 8:30am – 3pm and services include dine-in and takeaway.


Prefab

WorkSafe is investigating the well-known Wellington café Prefab after reports that it has been breaching Covid-19 rules for the orange alert level. Address: 14 Jessie Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand. Opens at 7am-3pm and services include dine-in and takeaway.