Tennille's Guidebook
Local Bars and Restaurant favourites
Sandringham village is famous for its excellent Indian eateries, but Satya Spice and Chai Shop stands out from the more traditional fare. Hidden down an alley lit by fairy lights, and instantly transports you to somewhere far less suburban. Sitting on cushioned beer crates under a hessian ceiling, you can order from an impressive collection of craft beers, alongside cocktails, hookah and, of course, their seriously impressive chai. The food is shared style plates of spicy deliciousness!
8 locals recommend
Sandringham
Sandringham village is famous for its excellent Indian eateries, but Satya Spice and Chai Shop stands out from the more traditional fare. Hidden down an alley lit by fairy lights, and instantly transports you to somewhere far less suburban. Sitting on cushioned beer crates under a hessian ceiling, you can order from an impressive collection of craft beers, alongside cocktails, hookah and, of course, their seriously impressive chai. The food is shared style plates of spicy deliciousness!
La Voie Française
875 Dominion RdBest French bakery and super reasonably priced!
With both indoor and outdoor spaces in a lush environment, there’s something for everyone.
Great atmosphere and energy for a morning coffee, afternoon or evening drink and food. Can't go wrong.
6 locals recommend
Morningside Precinct
20 McDonald StWith both indoor and outdoor spaces in a lush environment, there’s something for everyone.
Great atmosphere and energy for a morning coffee, afternoon or evening drink and food. Can't go wrong.
A hidden french gem and serious contender as one of the best french cafes in town.
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17 locals recommend
Petit Bocal
177 Sandringham RdA hidden french gem and serious contender as one of the best french cafes in town.
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Lovely local gastro pub, great personality, offers a very warm welcome! It's a must if your in the area. Absolutely lovely! Worth a visit - really enjoyable.
13 locals recommend
Lord Kitchener
6 Kitchener RdLovely local gastro pub, great personality, offers a very warm welcome! It's a must if your in the area. Absolutely lovely! Worth a visit - really enjoyable.
Chinoiserie Bar and Eatery
4 Owairaka AveDelicious food and busy local vibe.
Absolute local fav for hot and spicy Indian food! It’s always thriving so book ahead. People are obsessed with Paradise. Like, queue for ages on a cold winter’s night obsessed. Seven hundred kilos of lamb and a tonne of chicken a week obsessed. 100 staff over just three locations obsessed.
The only reason Paradise can keep opening these increasingly monstrous premises (they’re not done either – expansion of the restaurant is also well underway), all on the same city block, is that people are obsessed with Paradise. Like, queue for ages on a cold winter’s night obsessed. Seven hundred kilos of lamb and a tonne of chicken a week obsessed. 100 staff over just three locations obsessed.
All over “good, authentic food at a reasonable price”.
The expansion has been fueled by an extremely well-executed expression of Mughlai cuisine – including their signature biryani – along with curries and Indo-Chinese dishes, all a riot of colour and flavour.
35 locals recommend
Paradise Restaurant
581 Sandringham RoadAbsolute local fav for hot and spicy Indian food! It’s always thriving so book ahead. People are obsessed with Paradise. Like, queue for ages on a cold winter’s night obsessed. Seven hundred kilos of lamb and a tonne of chicken a week obsessed. 100 staff over just three locations obsessed.
The only reason Paradise can keep opening these increasingly monstrous premises (they’re not done either – expansion of the restaurant is also well underway), all on the same city block, is that people are obsessed with Paradise. Like, queue for ages on a cold winter’s night obsessed. Seven hundred kilos of lamb and a tonne of chicken a week obsessed. 100 staff over just three locations obsessed.
All over “good, authentic food at a reasonable price”.
The expansion has been fueled by an extremely well-executed expression of Mughlai cuisine – including their signature biryani – along with curries and Indo-Chinese dishes, all a riot of colour and flavour.
Some of the best fish’n chips in Auckland. Fresh and lots of options!
6 locals recommend
The Fish & Chip Shop Sandringham
160 Sandringham RdSome of the best fish’n chips in Auckland. Fresh and lots of options!
Great brunch spot with relaxed atmosphere and morning sunshine! It's hidden away in an odd small restaurant area behind St Lukes Mall. It's much better than it looks from the roadside FYI!
https://www.tripadvisor.co.nz/Restaurant_Review-g255106-d9767723-Reviews-Geeks_On_Sainsbury-Auckland_Central_North_Island.html
9 locals recommend
Geeks on Sainsbury
55 Sainsbury RdGreat brunch spot with relaxed atmosphere and morning sunshine! It's hidden away in an odd small restaurant area behind St Lukes Mall. It's much better than it looks from the roadside FYI!
https://www.tripadvisor.co.nz/Restaurant_Review-g255106-d9767723-Reviews-Geeks_On_Sainsbury-Auckland_Central_North_Island.html
New Flavour Restaurant
537 Dominion RdBest dumplings 🥟