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I always pronounce this cafe “Bitch”, due to its New Zealand-theme. The theme isn’t in your face, in fact I think there were only a couple of All-Blacks’ jerseys after they won the World Cup.
Importantly, they do great coffee, and have a great breakfast & lunch menu - try the fried eggs with cumin & mint. Get there early on weekends, it’s very popular.
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