Discover a Taste of Takapuna this October!
October is Taste of Takapuna month – a celebration of the restaurants, cafés, bars and eateries that make our neighbourhood such a great place to eat.
From your morning coffee and weekend brunch to quick lunches, dinner with friends, drinks by the beach and something sweet afterwards, there’s plenty to discover right here in Takapuna.
Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing some of our local favourites, introducing you to the people and stories behind Takapuna’s hospitality scene, and giving you plenty of reasons to try somewhere new.
Explore our Must-Try Dishes, browse our dining guides and recipes, take part in special food events and experiences, and show some love to your favourites in the Taste of Takapuna People’s Choice Awards.
You just never know what you’ll discover – we have restaurants for every taste, with over 100 places to eat and drink right here in Takapuna!
People’s Choice Awards:
Got a favourite Takapuna café, restaurant, takeaway or drinks spot? This is your chance to give them the recognition they deserve.
Vote for your favourite local hospitality businesses in the Taste of Takapuna People’s Choice Awards and you could go in the draw to win a Takapuna dining voucher.
Whether it’s the team that knows your coffee order, your go-to Friday night takeaway or the restaurant you recommend to everyone – give your favourites a vote. (Check out last year’s winners on Facebook here).
Must-Try Dishes:
Looking for an excuse to try somewhere new?
We’ve rounded up a collection of dishes from Takapuna eateries that we think deserve a spot on your must-try list.
Work your way through them during October and discover a few new favourites along the way.
Check out all the must-try dishes, and how you can win more dining vouchers, here.
Takapuna Noodle Festival:
Hosted by the Chow Luck Club, we’re celebrating everything NOODLES in Takapuna across a two-day festival in Takapuna on 30 & 31 October to close out our Taste of Takapuna month. Check out more details here (coming soon).
