I’ve generally been dismayed by the inexorable southward creep of chain cafés along Cuba Street, but I’ll make an exception for Kaffee Eis. They took over a space that had seemed cursed after a couple of hilariously bad restaurants, and had the professionalism to make it work. It has a wider appeal than either the old-school crusty cafés or the newer, shinier eateries. Some of the counter food is better than one might expect, and the coffee is reliable Mojo fare, with several appropriately chilled options. And besides, who could resist a tangy sorbet or creamy gelato on a summer’s day?
[info]Address: 146 Cuba Street, Te Aro
Phone: 04 384 8040
Open: Mon–Thu 7.30am–11pm, Fri 7.30am–midnight, Sat 9am–midnight, Sun 9am–10pm[/info]
