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(314 George St; mains $9-17; 7.30am-4pm) This sleek little cafe is Dunedin's top spot for
coffee and cake. If you're still waking up, kick-start the day with imaginative brunches
such as kumara hash with hot smoked salmon.
Circadian Rhythm VEGAN, VEGETARIAN $
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( www.circadianrhythm.co.nz ; 72 St Andrew St; mains $9-13; 11am-9pm Mon-Sat; ) Special-
ising in organic curries, felafels and stir-fries, this meat-free cafe is also a music venue,
with jazz on Friday nights from 5.30pm. Dunedin's Emerson's and Green Man beers are
both available, so you don't have to be too healthy.
Best Cafe FISH & CHIPS $
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( www.facebook.com/bestcafedunedin ; 30 Stuart St; takeaways $6-10, mains $10-23;
11am-2.30pm & 5-8pm Mon-Sat) Serving up fish and chips since 1932, this local stalwart has
its winning formula down pat, complete with vinyl tablecloths, hand-cut chips and curls
of butter on white bread. If there are a few of you, try the 'Old School' platter ($43).
Velvet Burger BURGERS $
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( www.velvetburger.co.nz ; 150 Stuart St; mains $9-16; 11.30am-late) Well positioned for the
postbeer crowd, Velvet Burger's gourmet offerings are an excellent alcohol sop, espe-
cially the mammoth Goneburger (beef, chicken and bacon). There's another VB at 375
George St (same hours).
Modaks Espresso CAFE, BAR $
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(337-339 George St; mains $9-16; 7.30am-4pm; ) This funky little place with brick
walls, mismatched Formica tables and couches for slouching is popular with students and
those who appreciate chilled-out reggae while they nurse a pot of tea. Plump toasted ba-
gels warm the insides in winter.
Saigon Van VIETNAMESE $
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(66 St Andrew St; mains $9-19; 11.30am-2pm & 5-9pm Tue-Sun) The decor looks high-end
Asian, but the food is definitely budget-friendly. Try the combination spring rolls and a