For years this old building on the corner of Williamson Ave in Grey Lynn
stood casting a gloomy shadow over the shops. It housed Auckland's
most depressing post office. Outside it the local glue sniffers, meth
heads and crazies huddled together on the park bench across the road
screaming the odd obscenity at unlucky passerby's. If only somebody
would make use of that building and it's hidden deco charm, I often
thought. Then one day I heard a rumor, psst there's a new cafe in
town! They're roasting their own coffee, are quietly vegetarian and
proudly fair trade. Going into town has become a bit of a luxury since
we moved out to the country, but this one seemed worth making a trip
for. The transformation was amazing! The space was light and bright,
the staff (many old hospo comrades) were easy going and friendly, the
food was unique and delicious, and when you really ran out of
conversation you could let your gaze fix on the coffee roasters to the
right. Anyway it's safe to say we came back, and then again... and now
it's our number one spot for a coffee fix in town.
Must try: The cold drip coffee!
Parking: Any side street is best (main street parking times have been reduced to 30 and 10 mins)
High chairs: Yup
Vegan/ Gluten free/ Vegetarian friendly: Sure are
Kokako
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