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Caffeine hit: Next Door

Just down the road from the popular Mt Eden village, home to well-known cafe icons Circus Circus, and Frasers, is a pleasant coffee experience named Next Door.

<i>Kura Sake Bar</i>, Auckland CBD

Descend the stairs to a cosy, intimate space and fill up on delicately delicious Japanese fare.

<i>Page's Grill & Bar</i>, Kingsland

On the strength of its performance on a recent midweek evening, Page's is going to have to lift its game.

<i>The Wharf</i>, Northcote Pt

Tucked below the harbour bridge is a function venue which opens its doors to the public for a short season.

<i>Oh! So</i>, Grey Lynn

We came here because I was catching up with friends in the area and thought, where better to visit than my trusty local?

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<i>Two Fifteen Bar and Bistro</i>, Mt Eden

A smart-casual restaurant that's just as it should be - with well-priced, hearty delicious meals made with care and attention.

Serafin Cafe & Bar, Mt Eden

A former radio shack is now home to an eatery with Spanish flair.

<i>Parkside Cafe</i>, Mt Albert

We came here because we'd driven past this place a couple of times recently and thought the tables in the front window looked like a great spot from which to watch the goings-on at Rocket Park across the road.

<i>James</i>, Parnell

James is a new restaurant offshoot of Jamie Miller and Gisele Trezevant-Miller's Mint Kitchen Catering.

<i>Tiffin Indian Cuisine</i>, Kingsland

It is the attention to detail in Tiffin's food that elevates it above the rest.

<i>Gina's Italian Kitchen</i>, Grafton

Relocating down the street proves a successful move for an Auckland eating institution.

<i>The Refreshment Room</i>, Titirangi

This may be the best thing to happen to Titirangi since the annual Going West literary festival.

<i>Arthur Avenue</i>, Kingsland

We came here because we were keen to see what the new owners had done to this eatery.

<i>L'Assiette</i>, Auckland CBD

Britomart gets a Gallic touch with a welcome new cafe/bistro.

<i>Toto</i>, Auckland CBD

It may be in central Auckland, but this restaurant's menu and atmosphere prove faithful to its Italian theme.

<i>Garnet Station</i>, Westmere

We came here because we were enticed by the art deco shop frontage and wondered what lay beyond.

<i>Cazador Restaurant</i>, Mt Eden

Cazador is a game restaurant in the old-fashioned sense: if you bring in the spoils of your hunting trip, they will make it into dinner.