The Local: Rosebank Coffee and Kitchen
Industrial estates and arterial routes, the domain of lunch bars, high vis vests and work boots are not where you would expect to find the most divine french toast ever – it was almost too beautiful to eat!
French toast, banana toffee, mandarin, grand marnier and salted cocoa crumble
Unassuming from the outside, the tinted glass sliding doors open to reveal a cavernous light-filled space – a high stud with black acoustic panels juxtaposed with concrete walls, beams, lots of glass and feature lighting. Clever seating zones create spaces for work (plugs galore) and business meetings; communal tables encourage conversation, and there is table service for those who have time to sit back and relax.
One of the owners, Carlos said their focus was on creating a welcoming neighbourhood cafe – for local people and businesses alike. Friends and families meet for coffee, or indulge in a leisurely breakfast, brunch or lunch. Somewhere local businesses can take clients out for a lunch, without the hassle of driving into the city and finding parking; they're licensed too.
Open for breakfast and lunch Monday – Saturday and dinner Thursday and Friday nights, it’s a beautiful space with a truly inventive menu created by Johannes Carroux – the dishes below were captured on their way from the kitchen to eagerly waiting customers. The counter food looked pretty spectacular, and there’s a dinner degustation-style menu launching soon so a return visit is definitely on the cards.
Line caught fish with broccoli and quinoa fritters with sunflower and miso butter
Scampi with garden vegetables and greens, crushed potato with nut butter vinaigrette
If you live or work anywhere near Avondale then Rosebank Coffee and Kitchen on the corner of Rosebank Rd and Jomac Place should definitely become your local. Open Monday - Saturday, for more information phone 828 6110 or www.rosebankkitchen.co.nz.
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Michelle
ps don’t forget to put those clocks forward on Saturday night!