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Vegetarian cafe serving contemporary NZ food, sometimes with an Asian twist: burgers, tacos, noodles, salads, snacks. Serves cooked breakfast including vegan mince on toast plus cabinet foods, acai bowls, smoothies, tea and coffee from 8am. Lunch and dinner served from 11am and includes a vegan tofu burger. Gluten-free options. Organic coffee. Informal atmosphere. Since 2016.
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28 Fort St (at downtown), Auckland, New Zealand
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Last update on 09 Jun 2021 by saneas
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Added by Exquire on 28 Jun 2016
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58 Reviews
First Review by Exquire
Vegangelist
Points +1405
Inspirational - Edit
Kitty's story is inspiring and you can read a short synopsis here:
Read morehttp://www.heartofthecity.co.nz/dining/auckland-restaurants/green-time
I've been in about three times and had a lovely meal each time, although portions are fairly small and salads are sparse. However this is a new business by someone following their dream and that has to be taken into account.
I hope more people experience Green Time; it's an oasis of calm, with tasty food.
Pros: Great lunch for city workers, Awesome philosophy, Friendly service
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NotTodaySeitan
Points +85
Excellent vegetarian food. - Edit
Excellent tasty vegetarian food.
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Bevan_za
Points +16
Great food, friendly staff - Edit
Great little restaurant, fantastic quirky infographics on the walls, and super tasty food at great value for money. Highly suggested spot!
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koneko
Points +1918
Cute place - Edit
The Thai green curry is the bomb, super tasty, nicely spiced - I had it a lot.
Read moreThe Quesadillas were underwhelming, not enough filling and not enough of it - it was mainly just like eating a hollow wrap...
Loved the bbq sliders, but the curry still wins!
Tacos were tiny and we left hungry, good stuff in there though, will totally order it again if the portions were bigger.
Had the Green smoothie, basic but healthy, just what your skin wants!
Nice establishment, roomy, hippie and great for studying or reading. It's been almost empty every time we've been in.
Updated from previous review on 2019-10-15
Pros: Good food.
Cons: Portions are small, Pricey
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michelledesu
Points +196
Eco friendly delight - Edit
We had the nachos, green curry and tofu burgers. Every dish was delicious but the burger was the best! Nice atmosphere and love the origin story on the wall.
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timnjiang
Points +31
What time is it? GREEN TIME! - Edit
Fantastic option for a filling meal in the heart of the city. Service was excellent, I loved the backstory of the restaurant and would come here again. I would recommend the fried "chicken".
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rosu12
Points +347
Yummy brownie - Edit
I had the whitaker's chocolate brownie from the cabinet, it was so good and only $3. The staff was super friendly as well.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Nice atmosphere, Reasonably priced cabinet food
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D97
Points +51
A bit of a let down - Edit
Great to have more vegan options but I found the meal that I had to be very disappointing, especially because of the high price tag. I had the Thai green curry and while it wasn't 'bad' it was just bland and there wasn't really anything good to say about it. My friends didn't like their meals either. Might have just got the wrong things from the menu but I don't think I'll be eating from here again.
Read morePros: Healthy options, Lots of vegan options
Cons: Bland food, Expensive
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Mike.C
Points +72
Green Time - Edit
Spacious with good amounts of seating, and an area for kids.
Read moreThe staff were very friendly and the service was pleasant. Food were above average.
Keen to try other menu items next time.
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AnthonyBravey
Points +667
Great share plates - Edit
This was a great place to order a few dishes and share them with friends. The nachos were amazing and definitely the highlight, the pork sliders and quesadillas were also pretty solid. Service was fast and friendly. The price was fair for a solid meal.
Read morePros: Nachos!, Share plates , Quick service
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Davesw
Points +4873
Great food! - Edit
We had BBQ tofu sliders and the Mexican sampler. Both were excellent despite the Mexican sampler not having any 'cheese'.
Read moreWe were expecting a bigger menu, and being able to mix and match the sliders would have been nice. We liked the vegan murals on the walls.
Would come again.
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VeganVincent
Points +54
Delicious - Edit
The "egg" sandwish is delicious!!
Read morePros: Very good food, All vegan
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sherrymakiroll
Points +342
Lots of options, food is tasty - Edit
I went here at an off time when they don't have the menu items available (3-5pm), but I was still able to get a tasty lasagna and matcha dessert. Lots of comfortable seating and the staff was friendly. Would definitely come here again.
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speraza
Points +38
Flavor is amazing - Edit
I love the tacos, very tasty. Vegan sour cream it’s the cherry On top.
Read moreVery good place for vegans in Auckland.
Pros: Flavor , Creative, Food decorations
Cons: Menu is small, Availability of menu options
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AndreaWilson6262
Points +46
good but sparse - Edit
Very happy to find a vegan restaurant in Auckland. It is well located in the center - easy to find.
Read moreWe stopped in for dinner. Food was very good, well spiced, good flavors. Service prompt and friendly. But the menu is quite sparse.
The space is very internal, too much poor quality lighting and big. It may get a good lunch time crowd but when we were there it was almost empty so the size of the space and the lighting made for a poor atmosphere.
Saved by the food however. I hope this place continues to evolve and ends up in a space that matches the food
Pros: food, service, location
Cons: space, lighting
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Maakun
Points +1276
Lovely place - Edit
Went here for lunch. It wasn't su[per busy, but plenty of people enjoying a lunch here. Food was pretty tasty, well made. Good drinks too. Prices were not cheap, but nothing too crazy. Service was really friendly. Would go here again if I wanted some nice healthy vegan food.
Read morePros: Tasty and friendly
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BridováLenka
Points +129
Amazing place - Edit
so satisfied with my quesadilla 😍 spicy in proper way and more than enough amount of it 👏🏽 great job 👍🏻
Read morePros: only vegan options, mexican vegan options, lovely ambience
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lovsverd
Points +20
Great food and atmosphere - Edit
Lovely place with good food and atmosphere
Read morePros: Lots og vegan options, Central
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lotus.light
Points +1078
Inspiring, Delightful Vegan Haven - Edit
Great food. I'm a fan of their desserts. Have tried the mains that others have raved about, but I found them average, sorry. I'd still go here until I try every single item on their menu :)
Read moreNice decor, lovely murals. Inspiring journey. High on sustainability. The owner and her staff all walk their talk - hats off to them.
I've been here a few times now, trying something new each time. Definitely check it out!! Bring your friends and co-workers for lunch; good meeting place as it's usually quiet. However, the quietness of the place can also be a negative aspect as it creates a lack of atmosphere. During my latest trip there, my colleague wondered why we were the only two customers there although it was during typical lunch hour. That was a bit awkward heh.
Pros: Environmentally-conscious., Great selection. Delicious desserts. , Awesome decor.
Cons: A bit pricey., Sometimes, long waiting time for food , Usually very quiet even during lunch times.
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LoretoFlores
Points +49
absolutely vegan!! - Edit
Everything in the restaurant is vegan, also the spirit!! The girls in the restaurant were very nice and friendly. We tried the three burgers and they were all delicious!! I definitely recommend it ;)
Read morePros: delicious, all vegan, many options
Cons: some options may be a bit spicy
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LucasYarid
Points +439
Great staff, expensive food - Edit
Food is really really expensive here and maybe not really worth it.
Read moreThey do have a lot of options and you should de finely check out tho as the options vary per week.
Staff is super smiling and amazing.
Pros: Great staff, A lot of options
Cons: Expensive , Not super delicious
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LenaHaapala
Points +126
we love NZ - Edit
We were so worried about finding vegan places on our holiday, but again Happy Cow and the reviewers did a great job in helping us! Green time is right down the street from our hotel and lots of dishes and desserts to choose from. Green curry for me and Mexi platter for the hubs. Both amazing!
Read morePros: great selection, nice service , cute place
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Jenniferlaw1712
Points +102
Delicious - Edit
delicious food!! downside is that they used plastic straws :(
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sousuneautrelentille
Points +327
Overrated and overpriced - Edit
I don’t understand all the glowing reviews on here and am happy to see that at least a few other people agree with what I’m about to write...
Read moreYes, I’m happy that this is a vegan place in a great location and that the staff are nice people, so that’s all worth something. However, the portions were tiny for the prices they’re charging. We ordered three dishes and left hungry. The food tasted OK, but definitely nothing spectacular. We’ve eaten much more inspired and tasty vegan food at non-vegan restaurants all over New Zealand. Totally overrated, in my opinion. Wouldn’t go again.
Updated from previous review on 2018-03-10
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Miki_0617
Points +201
good conceptual cafe - Edit
I visited here for dinner and ordered a spicy Indonesian fried noodle. It was good! They set some vegan magazines in NZ. It is useful that such a peaceful vegan cafe is placed in the center of the busy city.
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EverydayTastiness
Points +2772
great food and concept - Edit
Great food and concept for a cafe. The quesadillas and mini tacos were my favorite with the tacos just winning out. The rainbow cake was ok, the blueberry cheese cake was grainy and should be skipped. Quick service, friendly staff. Recommend.
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perkonius
Points +351
Lovely place and good energy - Edit
Lovely staff. We only got the kombucha ice cream float so can't say much about the food. The ice cream melted too fast but it was a fun idea.
Read moreGreat kids play space! But there are no windows in the restaurant so while it is well-lot and cheery it is a bit cavern-like.
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