AUCKLAND - The Little Bird Unbakery

1a Summer Street, Ponsonby

I normally dislike raw food, but the Unbakery in Ponsonby was really good. I had some sprouted bread with cashew cheese and my travelling companion had the portobello benedict.












Not only was the food delicious, but I'm pretty sure we became fitter and more youthful via these dishes and our proximity to the other clientele. I also had some excellent jasmine tea, and we bought a piece of passionfruit cheesecake to take away. We ate the cheesecake street side with very petite spoons, which we lifted from some coffee chain by the art gallery. The cheesecake was really tasty - light and creamy, but also pretty rich and with a bit of bite.

AUCKLAND - Verona Cafe

169 Karangahape Rd

This was the Miso Pretty salad. It was cheap ($10) and delicious. The tofu was kind of soft on the inside but had a nice, crispy exterior, and the miso dressing was perfect. I should really start making this sort of thing at home. I've basically been eating noodle soup every day for the past three months due to some kind of food ennui. Nothing like a little vacay to resolve a bout of dietary malaise.

AUCKLAND - Revel!

146 Karangahape Rd

The Vegan Reveller. It was pretty good! There was no toast involved, which I found slightly confusing, but otherwise it was tasty and satisfying. The pesto did some pretty heavy lifting flavour wise. There was also a good array of vegan sweet treats. I purchased a chocolate chip cookie and a peanut butter bar. The cookie in particular was a big hit. 

AUCKLAND - Milse

The Pavilions, Britomart

Strawberry pistachio & chocolate gelato stick

We had walked all the way to Tart Bakery in Grey Lynn because they were rumoured to have some vegan pastries. Sadly, it was very closed until January 5th (like many things in Auckland, evidently). These gelato sticks saved us from emotional and physical meltdowns.  They were amazing.

AUCKLAND - the Blue Bird Cafe

299 Dominion Road

Mt Eden (at near Valley Rd)

The people working here were so nice! They made us a tempeh dish and some pancakes for breakfast. Both were delicious, obvs. 

AUCKLAND - Sunflower Vegetarian Cafe

I had long day in Auckland for work. Naturally, it ended with vegan snacks, PJs, and terrible TV. Thanks Sunflower Cafe!