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K Rd is known for its late-night clubs, but cafes and plenty of inexpensive ethnic restaur-
ants are mixed in with the vintage clothing stores, secondhand boutiques, tattooists and
adult shops.
Alleluya
CAFE $
(St Kevin's Arcade, Karangahape Rd; mains $10-19; 9am-5.30pm Mon-Sat, to 3pm Sun; )
To the bohemian denizens of K Rd, Alleluya means good coffee, moreish cakes and lots
of vegetarian options. It's situated at the end of the city's hippest arcade, with windows
offering a wonderful snapshot of the city skyline.
Scullery
CAFE $$$
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(166 Karangahape Rd; mains $12-20; 7am-6.30pm Sun-Wed, to 9pm Thu-Sat; )
Healthy
breakfast options include mushroom ragu with halloumi cheese, and the Korean-tinged
beef tacos are great for lunch. From Thursday to Saturday dinner is served with a small
selection of local wine and craft beer, and a zingy quartet of cocktails.
Coco's Cantina
ITALIAN $$$
(
www.cocoscantina.co.nz
;
376 Karangahape Rd; mains $25-32; 5pm-late Tue-Sat)
Rub
shoulders with Auckland's hipsters and foodsters at this bustling cantina where the wait
for a table is part of the experience. Propping up the bar is hardly a hardship: the ambien-
ce and drinks list see to that. The rustic menu is narrowly focused, seasonal and invari-
ably delicious.
French Cafe
FRENCH $$$
$$$
( 09-377 1911;
www.thefrenchcafe.co.nz
; 210 Symonds St; mains $46, tasting menu with/without
wine pairings $220/140; noon-3pm Fri, 6pm-late Tue-Sat)
The legendary French Cafe has
been rated as one of Auckland's top restaurants for more than 20 years now and it still
continues to excel. The cuisine is nominally French-influenced, but chef Simon Wright
sneaks in lots of tasty Asian and Pacific Rim touches.
