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5 of the best cafes on the Shore

The weekend is always made better with smashed avo, eggs benedict or brioche French toast and there are plenty of cafes on the Shore that are offering all that and more!
5 of the best cafes on the Shore

Now that you don’t have to drive over the bridge to find great cafes for Sunday brunch, here are 5 of the best cafes that you need to visit on the North Shore.

Honey Café

Hidden away down Huron Street and with its beautiful décor and cabinet treats, Honey café located in busy Takapuna is the perfect spot for catching up with loved ones for a well-deserved brunch. From brioche French toast to smoked pumpkin smash, Honey is fresh and delicious and will be your next one-stop café.

Honey Café

12 Huron Street

Takapuna

Glasshouse Café

It’s time to put Glasshouse Café on your radar. With the natural light pouring in, this Northcote star has an all-day menu that offers some deliciously creative dishes like the upbeat eggs benedict with pork belly and the exceptional list of coffee alternatives. Glasshouse is the perfect spot to cater for everyone.

Glasshouse Café

7/3 Akoranga Drive

Northcote

Zomer

Zomer is another Takapuna gem that is dog-friendly! With a beachside atmosphere, Zomer is a great café where you can start your day off with classic eggs benedict or satisfy that sweet tooth with some treats from the cabinet. So grab the girls or your family and head on over to your new go-to for coffee or a relaxing brunch after a walk along the beach.

Zomer

4 The Strand

Takapuna

Major Tom

The most colourful eatery has landed on the shore and it’s completely solar-powered! If you’re craving something sweet then there’s no need to look any further! Major Tom serves finger licking good dulce de leche French toast, or if sweet food isn’t your go-to then enjoy the breakfast bruschetta with seasonal vegetables and prosciutto. Major Tom is definitely an incredible eatery that probably wasn’t even on your radar.

Major Tom

87 Apollo Drive

Albany

Beam Café

Beam café is serving up the Shore’s most colourful and delicious dishes yet! From bubble waffles with candy floss to eggs benedict with friend chicken, Bean café offers exceptional Chinese-Kiwi fusion dishes that are bound to play with your taste buds. With incredible friendly staff, Bean Café located in the heart of Milford is a very welcoming and appetising café that is sure to be your new fav.

Beam Café

192 Kitchener Road

Milford

Words by: Caitlin Beck

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