Emily's Guidebook
Food scene
Cazador is a family-owned and operated restaurant on Dominion Road (200metres away) specialising in wild, organic and free-range food.
Restaurant is open Wednesday - Saturday 5pm till late. Deli is open Monday - Saturday 8am - 2pm.
Cazador was Metro's Supreme Winner at the Restaurant of the Year Awards, 2021.
https://www.cazador.co.nz/
17 locals recommend
Cazador
854 Dominion RdCazador is a family-owned and operated restaurant on Dominion Road (200metres away) specialising in wild, organic and free-range food.
Restaurant is open Wednesday - Saturday 5pm till late. Deli is open Monday - Saturday 8am - 2pm.
Cazador was Metro's Supreme Winner at the Restaurant of the Year Awards, 2021.
https://www.cazador.co.nz/
Award winning bakery, famous for their French pastries. Serves Kakako coffee.
There is often a line outside with people waiting to order. It is worth the wait!
14 locals recommend
La Voie Française
875 Dominion RdAward winning bakery, famous for their French pastries. Serves Kakako coffee.
There is often a line outside with people waiting to order. It is worth the wait!
Wild Wheat produces artisan, specialty breads, a varied range of sourdough and European-style breads, along with rustic, delicious pastries and savoury items. Along with some tasty coffee!
https://www.wildwheat.co.nz/
30 locals recommend
Wild Wheat Bakery
69 Lake RdWild Wheat produces artisan, specialty breads, a varied range of sourdough and European-style breads, along with rustic, delicious pastries and savoury items. Along with some tasty coffee!
https://www.wildwheat.co.nz/
Barilla Dumpling
571 Dominion RdWell known dumpling spot on Dominion Road.
700metres away.
Dominion Road, stretching on for 7.3km from Mount Eden to Mount Roskill, boasts an array of cafes and restaurants.
https://www.thedenizen.co.nz/gastronomy/where-to-eat-drink-dominion-road-auckland/
Dominion Road
Dominion RoadDominion Road, stretching on for 7.3km from Mount Eden to Mount Roskill, boasts an array of cafes and restaurants.
https://www.thedenizen.co.nz/gastronomy/where-to-eat-drink-dominion-road-auckland/
A well stoked spot for your everyday needs. They have meat, lots of fresh fruit and veg plus a great range of Asian, Indian & European groceries. Recommend their fresh daily Samoas if they are in stock.
300metres away.
6 locals recommend
Fresho
926 Dominion RdA well stoked spot for your everyday needs. They have meat, lots of fresh fruit and veg plus a great range of Asian, Indian & European groceries. Recommend their fresh daily Samoas if they are in stock.
300metres away.
Neighbourhoods
Affluent, residential Mount Eden is dominated by a volcanic peak also known as Maungawhau, with hiking and jogging trails leading to views over the Hauraki Gulf. The renowned All Blacks play rugby at Eden Park, where cricket matches also draw crowds. Bookshops and vintage clothes stores line Mount Eden Road, along with trendy cafes and wine bars, while the Asian eateries on Dominion Road are known for dumplings.
154 locals recommend
Mount Eden
Affluent, residential Mount Eden is dominated by a volcanic peak also known as Maungawhau, with hiking and jogging trails leading to views over the Hauraki Gulf. The renowned All Blacks play rugby at Eden Park, where cricket matches also draw crowds. Bookshops and vintage clothes stores line Mount Eden Road, along with trendy cafes and wine bars, while the Asian eateries on Dominion Road are known for dumplings.
Walk/Fitness
Te Tatua-a-Riukiuta/Big King
113A Duke StA nice walk and great city views from the top.
City advice
Getting around
Plenty of buses to catch along Dominon Road
Regular buses (every 5mins) to catch along Dominon Road, an easy trip into the city centre.