21 Shortland Street,
Auckland Central
Auckland,
1010
The ViewAuckland Review
The Grassy Knoll, Auckland Central - Cafe Review
Vibe
Ideally located for morning sunshine, and showcasing a compact and cosmopolitan space adjacent to the hip Hotel DeBrett.
Service
Look forward to savvy banter from the barista, keeping it friendly with The Grassy Knoll’s substantial number of regulars.
Drinks List
Top-notch Atomic using Brazilian and Ethiopian blends, seasonal fruit and vegetable dishes, and a good selection of organic loose-leaf tea. The kawakawa fire blend with ginger and lemongrass is a good Asian-tinged alternative to your first long black of the day.
Highlights
The Grassy Knoll’s robust spin on traditional baked beans with spiced borlotti beans in a roast tomato and capsicum sauce ($15). Five-grain porridge with rhubarb and apple ($12) is another highlight from the new winter menu.
Most Surprising Dish
The Malaysian chicken salad with chilli sambal and coconut ($17).
The Bottom Line
Auckland’s CBD can be a wasteland for good cafes, but The Grassy Knoll is a stylish and friendly addition to the scene.
A Reason to Return
For a warming bowl of one of The Grassy Knoll’s daily soup specials. Our visit coincided with the ginger chicken soup with soba noodles, nori and cress.
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