{"id":518,"date":"2016-06-29T03:25:14","date_gmt":"2016-06-29T03:25:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.nz\/stories\/aucklands-best-cafes\/"},"modified":"2022-04-21T01:22:48","modified_gmt":"2022-04-21T01:22:48","slug":"aucklands-best-cafes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.nz\/stories\/aucklands-best-cafes\/","title":{"rendered":"Auckland’s Healthiest Cafes"},"content":{"rendered":"

After years of eating our way around Auckland<\/a>\u00a0we find that we always end up leaning towards the same cafes and eateries when wanting a good meal. The perfect coffee and brunch can be hard to come by and there is really nothing worse than a burnt flat white and a disappointing meal because you hadn\u2019t done your menu research prior to dining out. Here’s our list of eateries and cafes in Auckland that not only serve amazing food but they have top service. Happy Dining!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Welcome Eatery<\/h2>\n

Welcome Eatery<\/a> definitely lives up to its name, it is seriously welcoming, with friendly staff and a chilled, relaxed vibe that makes you feel like you could hang out all day. Open Monday to Friday 7.30am \u2013 4pm, it has the best coffee, smoothies and meals in this area by far. The space is open with polished concrete floors, light wood and indoor plants and certainly not what you expect from the usual caf\u00e9 that caters to corporates. The menu changes seasonally with great quality food. Some of the meal options include The Cure – Whiskey and honey cured ora king salmon, brown soda bread, black pepper cr\u00e8me fraiche, pickles with a boiled egg and The Lamb Salad \u2013 Braised lamb shoulder with beluga lentils, cauliflower salad, semi dried sultanas and toasted almonds. You will not be disappointed.\u00a0181 Grafton Rd, Grafton<\/em><\/p>\n

Balance Kitchen<\/h2>\n

Balance Kitchen<\/a> is well known for its \u2018build your own lunch\u2019 menu which lets you pick exactly what you want with all the macronutrient levels listed. You choose your protein, veggies, carbohydrates and sauces with healthy options such as salmon, quinoa, kale, kumara, and moroccan sauce. There\u2019s also a normal menu with choices such as an acai plate, fried snapper filet and the protein pancakes (which are our\u00a0favourite). The whole menu is available takeaway and the cabinet is full of guilt free treats. Perfect for the health conscious foodie!\u00a06\/287 Oteha Valley Rd, Albany<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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