EAT is hidden away inside Ponsonby’s leading experiential retail destination.

Increasingly people are seeking retail spaces that offer experiences rather than the traditional one-dimensional store model, and the same can be said for cafes. Why dine somewhere that’s purely an eatery when you can turn it into an experience?

Offering plenty of indoor seating, EAT @ The Shelter is a favourite of those seeking a spot for a secluded Ponsonby pit stop, a relaxed business meeting, or an inspiring gathering place surrounded by a carefully curated selection of the best fashion, beauty and homewares from New Zealand and around the world.

Voted by Denizen Magazine as one of the 10 Best Cafe Openings in 2015, EAT @ The Shelter is loved for its offering of healthful yet delicious foods, with a menu of made-to-order deconstructed toasts (the avocado smash is most-wanted), raw seasonal blends, breakfast sets, and daily muffin selections that have become a mouthwatering cult favourite.

In addition, Westmere’s beloved Catroux provides EAT @ The Shelter with a fresh range of sandwiches, salads and sweet treats, while beverages come from New Zealand brands Eighthirty Coffee, Harney and Sons Bespoke Teas, Daily Organics Kombucha, Well + Good Fresh Pressed Juices, and Six Barrel Soda Co.

With an eye-catching black and white mural by street artist Andrew J Steel, warm woods and plenty of greenery completing this designer cafe setting, you’ll want to linger long in this unique and welcoming space.

EAT @ THE SHELTER, 78 Mackelvie Street, www.theshelter.co.nz #theshelternz