Blue is the new neighbourhood darling — a café by day, wine bar by night — brought to life by a talented crew of Auckland hospo scene-stars. Housed in a historic building on Franklin Road, Blue oozes European charm with sun-soaked wooden floors, shelves of pottery and wine, and a courtyard that transports you to Tuscany. Mornings mean silky egg baps and Scandi-style brunch boards, while evenings bring Kiwi onion dip with caviar, lamb with burnt beetroot, and other refined comfort dishes that evolve weekly with the seasons. It’s community-centric and effortlessly stylish, where families, foodies, and friends all feel at home.