Ponsonby Cafe Files: Landreth & Co

It's been a long time between Lattes you might say. Saturday morning hangovers haven't been condusive to getting out for early morning brunches....

Landreth & Co sits amongst a tight cluster on cafes along Ponsonby Road, and Anna and I decided to have lunch there on a fine and crisp Auckland winter's day (after having it confirmed that my finger is broken). Having never ventured there before, we were pleasantly surprised by the warm and dark interior, with one wall crowded with many framed mirrors and the opposite with NZ art for sale. It also seems to attract a more alternative set in Ponsonby, the dress of the group enjoying the tables outside being a somewhat strange mix between Grease and the Sex Pistols.

We took much pleasure in seeing that Allpress was the coffee of choice here, and once again produced a damn fine Trim Flat White. Ordering off the specials menu I had Portobello mushrooms and grilled Halloumi served on toasted sour dough, while Anna had the corn, courgette and coriander fritters. Along with sharing a couple of jokes with the guy serving, the food was delicious. This could become a favourite.