Peoples coffee

Home of (arguably) the best almond croissant in Auckland and (arguably) the best cheese scone in Auckland, Fort Greene is also (arguably) the best place on Karangahape Rd to grab a coffee and a fancy sandwich on bread made in-house. The sandwiches are no joke — think hearty, almost-too-filling renditions of a classic Reuben, with beef brisket and homemade sauerkraut — but there are also lighter, egg-forward options on the breakfast-menu side of things. Fort Greene is licensed, so a salty sandwich can also be cut through with a hoppy Urbanaut pale ale if you have time to spare. Coffee works, too.