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strewn with newspapers. Staff spin old-school vinyl (and take requests) in between play-
ing barista and packaging up sacks of beans for shipment.
Scott's Epicurean
MAP
INTERNATIONAL
$
GOOGLE MAP
( 07-839 6680;
www.scottsepicurean.co.nz
;
181 Victoria St; mains $11-20; 7am-3pm Mon-Fri, 8.30am-4pm Sat
& Sun)
This gorgeous joint features swanky leather banquettes, pressed-tin ceilings, great
coffee and an interesting and affordable menu: try the
pytti panna
(Swedish bubble-and-
squeak) or the ever-popular
spaghetti aglio e olio
. Friendly service and fully licensed.
Banh Mi Caphe
MAP
VIETNAMESE
$
(
www.facebook.com/banhmicaphe
; 198/2 Victoria St; snacks & mains $7-14; 11am-4pm Tue, Wed, Sat & Sun, to
late Thu & Fri)
Fresh spring rolls, Vietnamese
banh mi
sandwiches and steaming bowls of
pho
(noodle soup) all feature at this hip spot channelling the backstreets of Hanoi. In the
immediate vicinity there are plenty more tasty opportunities for ethnic dining, with Indian,
Thai, Chinese, Mexican and Japanese restaurants also lining Victoria St and nearby Hood
St.
Hamilton Farmers Market
MAP
(
www.waikatofarmersmarkets.co.nz
;
River Rd Carpark, 204 River Rd; 8am-noon Sun)
Take a stroll across
the Claudelands Rd bridge to this farmers market with local cheeses, baked goods and
produce. A coffee from the Rocket caravan and a flash hot dog from Bangin Bangaz is our
recommended breakfast combo.
MARKET
$
Pak 'n Save
MAP
SUPERMARKET
$
GOOGLE MAP
7am-10pm)
North of downtown Hamilton.
(Mill St;
Hazel Hayes
MAP
CAFE
$$
(
www.hazelhayes.co.nz
;
587 Victoria St; mains $10-20; 7am-4pm Mon-Fri, 8am-3pm Sat)
This mash-up of
country-kitchen decor showcases inventive cafe fare. Free range this and organic that
punctuate the short, focused menu, and both the service and coffee are very good. A con-
