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08/07/2025
Reminiscing on some highlights from the past 7 years. We were stoked that when Stephen Colbert was picked up at the airport by Jacinda Ardern, he said take me to your favorite café, and they came to see us! We asked for a pic and Stephen was even careful enough to make sure the logo could be seen on his cup.
Funny thing, his security detail was twice the size of hers.
This was before covid, when Jacinda was pretty much universally liked.
Goodtimes
06/07/2025
KIND is closing permanently today.
We are closing the doors for good tonight. The sunrise put on a nice show for our final day.
Economic conditions, spiraling costs, excessive rent are all factors in our decision to close. We have been going backwards for too long, hoping things will change but they haven't, they aren't.
It is a super sad day for us, KIND was founded as a social enterprise to make the neighbourhood of Morningside a greener and healthier place to live. We have been part of this awesome neighborhood for 7 years and still love it. We are still
Cathie and Nigel will be working KIND's final day, letting our regulars know and saying goodbye.
Thank-you to all our neighbours/customers who have supported us through the good times, the covid times and the hard times. We wish we could have kept going, but it was not to be.
Kindness matters
In a world where you can be many things, Be Kind
25/06/2025
Samabal Tofu Winter Greens Bowl.
Garlic spinach, broccolini, roasted beets, soft boiled egg & avocado on 50/50 green salad and brown rice base.
Fast, delicious, healthy, affordable. Ticks all the boxes!
Click here to order online, then you can wander over and it will be ready whenever you choose. https://venues.heybustle.com/NZ/kind
23/06/2025
KIND Granola Bowl - housemade buckwheat, almond and coconut granola w/ coconut yoghurt and rhubarb elderflower compote. Lip smacking good.
On the menu now. Avail to order online and then pick up to save you time.
12/06/2025
Winter Greens Bowl is another new addition this week. Sambal crispy tofu on a 50/50 green salad and brown rice base w/ garlic spinach, broccolini, roasted beets, soft boiled egg, avocado, and chilli oil.
Sambal tofu can be swapped for slow roasted beef cheek.
This stunning dish is an instant favorite.
All our bowls can be ordered online, and you can wander over and pick them up at the time you choose. Order Link is https://venues.heybustle.com/NZ/kind
We are trying to respond to the difficult economic climate where we all have less to spend on lunch. All the bowls are excellent value at $17.50. We have made some changes to how we work to lower our costs so we can pass that saving onto you. We hope this makes your life a bit better.
11/06/2025
New Mediterranean bowl with beef cheek on the menu now. You can even order online, then wander over and pick it up. Best, healthiest, easiest, and most affordable lunch.
Order link is in bio
09/06/2025
Big changes at KIND starting this week. There is a new affordable range of protein salads perfect for a quick lunch that hits all the right notes.
We recognise that things are tough right now and we all need some more affordable options. We are here to help.
These bowls all priced at 17.5 come in a compostable bowl and are perfect for anyone on the go.
Click here https://venues.heybustle.com/NZ/kind to order online, or come on in and try one of the delicious new KIND Bowls; Mediterranean, Japanese, Mexican, Winter Greens, Acai, Granola.
Good times to be had by all.
26/05/2025
Still really proud to have installed the first mod bar espresso machine in NZ. This unusual of a coffee machine hides everything under the bench and allows our baristas to engage and connect rather than be stuck behind a big machine. This is key to the philosophy of neighbourhood and removing the barriers to connection. They say the barista is the new barman. Come on in and say hi!
15/05/2025
KIND x Stickybeak Pink Breakfast,
Tuesday 20th May, 8am - 9.30 am
Tickets $49
All for an awesome cause!
Grab your most fabulous pink outfit, some friends, and your tickets here:
https://bit.ly/3G5sBlb
13/05/2025
One week to go!
Grab your pink, your besties and your tickets.
02/05/2025
KIND together with Sticky beak, are hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast for the 1 in 9 women diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
Gather your girlfriends, slip into something pink and grab your tickets.
Link in bio.
Tuesday, May 20th, 8-9.30 am
Address
16 McDonald Street, Morningside
Auckland
1025
To get to the café and vegetarian & vegan restaurant located on McDonald Street in Auckland, you can easily reach it by public transport. Take the train or bus to Britomart and then take a short walk from there. Alternatively, if you prefer driving, there is parking available on McDonald Street and nearby streets. Keep in mind that parking may be limited during peak hours.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
7:30am - 3:30pm |
| Tuesday |
7:30am - 3:30pm |
| Wednesday |
7:30am - 3:30pm |
| Thursday |
7:30am - 3:30pm |
| Friday |
7:30am - 3:30pm |
| Saturday |
8am - 4pm |
| Sunday |
8am - 4pm |
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What people say
KIND, located on McDonald Street in Auckland, is a cafe and vegetarian/vegan restaurant that follows Michael Pollen's mantra of "Eat food, not too much, mostly plants." The cafe is committed to sustainability and ethical practices, as evidenced by their support for the government's initiative to ban single-use plastic products from July 2023. KIND strives to make Morningside greener and encourages its customers to join them in this effort. In addition to their commitment to sustainability, KIND also supports the local community by promoting Tumeke Cycle Space, a volunteer-run organization that helps people fix their bicycles. Overall, KIND is a great place for those who are looking for delicious vegetarian and vegan food while also supporting sustainable and ethical practices.
