Takapuna is a central suburb of North Shore, Auckland which is located on the coast. It is well-known for being one of the best destinations in the area for shopping and entertainment. As such, there are many great cafes and restaurants to discover here. Some of the best places to eat in Takapuna are listed below.
Takapuna Beach Cafe
The Takapuna Beach Cafe serves breakfast, brunch and lunch. You are able to eat outdoors or indoors. If you choose to sit indoors you will still get a great view of the beach from the floor to ceiling windows.
Honey Cafe
The Honey Cafe has a reputation for serving some of the best coffee in the area. They also have an extensive menu with everything from breakfast, lunch and sweet snacks. The portion sizes of the meals are generous and they are all beautifully presented.
Tokyo Bay
If you are looking for Japanese food, then Tokyo Bay is one of the best choices in the area. They offer a number of tasting menu options so that you are able to try a variety of different dishes. It is located next to the harbor so you are able to watch the boats sail in and out as you eat.
Al Forno
Al Forno is an Italian restaurant with an open kitchen so you can watch the chefs cook your food. The staff are all very friendly and welcoming and do their best to ensure you have a good time. The restaurant also ha a very good wine list.
El Humero
This Columbian steakhouse is known for the open fired grill where all the food is cooked. The menu is only small but the food that is available is very tasty. Surprisingly, it is also a popular choice for vegetarians because of the quality of their meat free dishes.