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vibe of a certain Australian city. Chic industrial furniture and shared tables promote a con-
vivial ambience, and the menu travels from brunchy ricotta pancakes to beef sliders and
fish curry for lunch.
CAFE, BAR
$
The Wharf Coffee House & Bar
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(
www.facebook.com/TheWharfCoffeehouseandbar
;
Shortland Wharf, Queen St; snacks & mains $10-18; 9am-3pm
Mon, to 8pm Tue, Wed & Sun, to 9pm Thu-Sat)
Perched beside the water, this rustic wood-lined pa-
vilion does great fish and chips. Grab a table outside with a beer or a wine to understand
why the Wharf is a firm local favourite.
Coco Espresso
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CAFE
$
GOOGLE MAP
(661 Pollen St; snacks from $4.50; 8am-2.30pm Tue-Fri, to noon Sat)
Occupying a corner of an old
villa, this chic little cafe serves excellent coffee and enticing pastries and cakes.
Organic Co-op
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SELF-CATERING
$
GOOGLE MAP
A good source of planet-friendly veget-
(736 Pollen St;
9am-5pm Mon-Fri, to noon Sat;
)
ables, nuts, bread, eggs and meat.
Nakontong
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THAI
$$
GOOGLE MAP
(
07-868 6821;
www.nakontong.com
;
728 Pollen St; mains $16-21;
11am-2.30pm Mon-Fri, 5-10pm daily;
)
This is the most popular restaurant in Thames by a country mile. Although the bright
lighting may not induce romance, the tangy Thai dishes will provide a warm glow.
Drinking & Entertainment
WINE BAR
Rick's Wine & Brew
(746 Pollen St; 4pm-late Wed-Sun)
With art-deco chandeliers, zany wallpaper and regular live
music, Rick's is the sort of place where a solo traveller of any gender can chill out over a
glass of wine.
