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Kind Eats Vegan
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Their Story
KIND Café & Eatery opened its doors in 2018 in Morningside, Auckland, established and run by Nigel and Cathie Cottle, who are also behind the nearby Crave Cafe. Nigel Cottle, though not vegan himself, was inspired to open a plant-focused cafe by the growing trend towards plant-based lifestyles for…
What They Make
- Pancakes with blueberry and apple compote, custard, white chocolate crumble, and butterscotch mascarpone
- BBQ chipotle breakfast taco with pulled jackfruit, peanuts, and sprouts
- Mushroom and leek ramen
- Avocado on toast with smoked chilli peanut butter
- Smoked tofu po' boy
- Zucchini spaghetti and meat-less balls made with eggplant (evening menu)
- Broccolini with smoked peanut butter and lemon (evening menu)
- Whipped goat cheese with beetroot three ways and poached egg (vegetarian)
- Smashed beans with kumara and kawakawa silk (vegetarian)
- Vegan meat pie
- Raw banoffee pie
- Fig and almond smoothie
- Non-alcoholic distilled cocktails inspired by garden botanicals
- Crispy tofu bao buns
- Mushroom burgers
- Ethically raised meat (line-caught fish, free-range chicken) - introduced later
- Dairy-based cheese - introduced later
- Eggs - introduced later
Awards & Recognition
- Lewisham Awards — Finalist (Nigel and Cathie Cottle)(2024)
- Auckland Architecture Award — Winner (Hospitality category)(2020)
More from Kind Eats Vegan
Community profit reinvestment (80% of profits to Morningside community)On-site herb and vegetable garden (supplemented chef's ingredients, available to locals)Community compostingInitiative to convert local disused bowling club into a produce garden
How to Get Their Products
Physical store