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Cafés

Alphabet Bistro Café

One of Parnell's favourite cafés, popular for breakfasts and brunches.

  • open: Mon - Fri: 7am - 4.45pm; Sat - Sun: 8am - 4.45pm
  • address: 193 Parnell Road phone: 09 307 2223
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Casa del Gelato

Come and taste the fantastic flavours of authentic gelato in our charming courtyard! Delicious gelato and sorbet is made fresh daily for Casa del Gelato Parnell.
We bake genuine French bread and pastries instore, fresh every day and make sandwiches to order. Indoor seating includes a space for the kids.
Free Wifi

  • open: Mon – Wed: 10am – 6pm; Thu – Sun: 10am – 10pm
  • address: 279 Parnell Road, phone: 09 354 4072
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Chocolate Boutique Café

One of Metro's Top 50 Cafés 2008. You'll be amazed by this quaint little candy shop and cafe full of delicious handmade chocolates. Chocolates to die for, desserts, coffees, hot/iced chocolates, gifts luxuriously gift wrapped that's - the Chocolate Boutique Café - the famous New Zealand chocolaterie.

Citron Vert

One of Metro's Top 50 Cafés 2008. Citron Vert, french for lime (Lemon Green in translation) is a new cafe Bistro in Parnell, Auckland. We specialise in great food, exceptional wine and functions. Come in and see when in Parnell.

  • open: Mon - Fri: 7am - 5pm; Sat - Sun: 8am - 4pm
  • address: 129 Parnell Road phone: 09 377 3080
  • web: www.citronvertcafe.co.nz

Dunk

A fabulous café with delicious coffee and spectacular food. A local favourite for breakfast, brunch and lunch, situated by the Parnell Post Office.

  • open: Mon - Fri: 7am - 4pm; Sat - Sun: 8am - 4pm
  • address: 297 Parnell Road phone: 09 377 2414
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Esquires Parnell

Looking for a home away from home that serves great coffee? Esquires Parnell has a wonderful warm atmosphere that will make it hard for you to leave. Enjoy great coffee (every cup is ground fresh) and tasty food while relaxing on comfortable lounge furniture. Browse through the latest magazines and newspapers or watch music on the plasma screen T.V. Buy anything in store and browse the web or check your emails with an hour's free internet access.

  • open: Mon - Thus: 6am - 9pm; Fri: 6am - 11pm, Sat: 8am - 11pm; Sun: 8am - 9pm.
  • address: 215 Parnell Road phone: 09 368 9094
  • web: www.esquires.co.nz

Go Coffee Go Espresso Room

Espresso bar, European flavour, intimate surroundings, emphasis on great coffee.

  • open: Mon - Fri: 7am - 3.30pm; Sat: 8am - 3pm
  • address: 8 George Street phone: 09 377 2240
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Kokako Café

Auckland's organic coffee supplier, roasting fresh every day. As our name suggests we have a love of, and commitment to New Zealand's native environment. We are members of the open wild life sanctuary Tiri Tiri Matangi. Our aim is to produce coffee that sits well in your mind as well as tastes good in your mouth.

We believe that great coffee and delicious food shouldn't just be good for you; it should be good for the producers and the environment too. That's why we aim to source only the best fairtrade and organic ingredients for our coffee, hot chocolate and delectable food products, both locally and internationally.

Kokako is a finalist in the 2009 NZI National Sustainable Business Network Awards

  • open: Mon - Fri: 7am - 4pm; Sat - Sun: 8am - 3.30pm
  • address: 492 Parnell Road phone: 09 379 2868
  • web: www.kokako.co.nz

La Bocca Italian Restaurant & Café

La Bocca was established twenty years ago by Franco Vianello. Since then it has been one of the most admired Italian restaurants thanks to its authentic atmosphere, excellent food and wine. With its no-nonsense, down-to-earth atmosphere, La Bocca is a restaurant where you can dress down, talk loudly, drink a little too much wine, and have a good time with friends.

  • open: Mon - Sun: 11am - late
  • address: 251 Parnell Road phone: 09 375 0083
  • web: www.labocca.co.nz

Merdeka Coffee

Merdeka Coffee has a commitment to Indonesian Coffee that is unparalleled. We call ourselves "the Indonesian Coffee Specialists" because we have a deep understanding of specialty coffee from the islands of Indonesia and we truly believe in the coffee from our corner of the world. From our Parnell roastery, we supply cafes and restaurants (wholesale), sell coffee retail and serve great coffee! We invite you to call in and try Indonesian coffee for yourself!

  • open: Mon - Fri 8am - 4pm
  • address: The Courtyard, Shop 6/251 Parnell Road phone: 09 303 2412
  • web: www.merdekacoffee.co.nz

Mink Café

One of Metro's Top 50 Cafés 2008 and nominated Parnell's best caf: This stylish café/bar serves the best coffee in the inner east. Mink Café is situated on a prominent corner at the bottom end of Parnell, serving continuous breakfast, lunch and dinner - great coffee, food and an extensive wine list.

  • open: Mon - Tues: 7am - 5.30pm; Wed - Fri: 7am - 8pm; Sat: 7.30am - 8pm; Sun: 7.30am - 5.30pm
  • address: 99 Parnell Road phone: 09 377 7035
  • web: www.minkcafe.co.nz

Mozaik Coffee

In November 2009 Mozaik Parnell will start serving with high quality and great menus.

Strawberry Alarmclock

Funky café - a favourite with locals.

  • open: Mon - Fri: 6.30am - 4.30pm; Sat - Sun: 7.30am - 4.30pm
  • address: 119 Parnell Road phone: 09 377 6959
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Trinity Café

Espresso bar & café.

  • open: Mon - Fri: 6am - 4pm; Sat - Sun: 7.30am - 3pm
  • address: 107 Parnell Road phone: 09 300 3042
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Verve Café

Relax outdoors at Verve with fabulous food, wine and coffee and watch the world go by. Licensed café open seven days. Breakfast and lunch all day.

  • open: Mon - Sun: 7.30am - 4pm
  • address: 311 Parnell Road phone: 09 379 2860
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Vintage Café

New to Parnell, Vintage Café is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner with a comprehensive menu of delicious meals. On weekdays, have an Express Lunch - two items from the special menu for $14.95. Fresh breads baked daily by Vintage Café's own chef.

  • open: Tues - Fri: 10am - late, Sat and Sun: 9pm - late
  • address: 1/333 Parnell Road phone: 09 550 6962
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Zarbo Everyday

Newmarket's famed Zarbo has an outpost an Parnell - Zarbo Everyday has a strong emphasis on take out meals and is Parnell Road's only true deli stocking a full range of antipasto, delectable cuisine items and gift baskets.

  • open: Mon - Fri: 7am - 6pm
  • address: 116 Parnell Road phone: 09 377 5550
  • web: www.zarbo.co.nz