Mr Macedon

For a pint-size cafe, Mr Macedon churns out an abundant breakfast-lunch offering. On the liquid front, start with an Allpress coffee before progressing to a glowy turmeric-tinted smoothie, matcha latte, or freshly squeezed juice.

Vibrant, healthful, micro herb- and flower-topped eats dominate the menu, from the vegan housemade granola with coconut labneh to wild mushrooms and kale on sourdough. The vibe ramps up at lunch — think Southern-style chicken with slaw and fries or a hefty Mexican jackfruit burger with chipotle hummus. Wash down the latter with a Holgate Brewhouse beer, Harcourt cider, or a glass of red from local Granite Hills Winery. The cafe has a second outpost at Gisborne, too.