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( 06-867 5787;
www.zestcafe.co.nz
;
22 Peel St; mains $8-16; 6am-4pm Mon-Sat)
Pop quiz:
how many cafes are there in the Western world called 'Zest'? Plenty. But unoriginality
aside, this is one of the East Coast's best, offering pizzas, pastas, big breakfasts, salads,
wraps, waffles and smoothies. Again, nothing too original, but perfectly executed, af-
fordable and superfresh. Hope the regular knitting group isn't taking up all the seats.
Muirs Bookshop & Café
CAFE $
(
www.muirsbookshop.co.nz
;
62 Gladstone Rd; meals $8-13; 9am-3.30pm Mon-Fri, to 3pm Sat)
Situated above Muirs Bookshop, a beloved, age-old independent in a lovely heritage
building, this simple cafe offers a small but sweet selection of counter food and excellent
salads. Fans of fine espresso coffee and literature may need to be forcibly removed.
Over-street balcony for balmy days.
Morrell's Artisan Bakery
BAKERY $
(
www.facebook.com/morrellsartisanbakery
;
437 Gladstone Rd; items $4-9; 7am-2pm Tue-Sat;
)
Artisan bakers with killer pies, wholesome bread, delicious pastries and cookies, all
made on site. Don't overlook the coconut and passionfruit custard slice.
Yoko Sushi
SUSHI $
( 06-868 6400;
www.yokosushi.co.nz
; 87 Grey St; sushi $5-12; 8am-5pm Mon-Sat)
If you're
into sushi, Yoko will surely lure you in (even if your name's not John). Commendable
sushi, along with the usual miso-lany of extras including beaut bento boxes.
7am-9pm)
Fill up the trolley, and don't forget your Gisborne oranges.
Villaggio
CAFE $$$
( 06-863 3895; villagio@threechefs.co.nz; 57 Ballance St; mains lunch $18-26, dinner $28-36;
8am-4pm Sun-Wed, to late Thu-Sat)
North of the river, push through the gate of this old art-
deco house which has been stripped back to supersmart red, white and wood fundament-
als. The menu offers fresh takes on classics (seafood chowder; fish and chips), plus col-
