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Revel in the architecture at new Wynyard Quarter cafe Laneway

Laneway is a new lunchtime spot in Auckland's Mason Bros building.

Revel in the architecture at new Wynyard Quarter cafe Laneway

Jun 1, 2018 Cafes

Revel in the architecture at new Wynyard Quarter cafe Laneway

Laneway is a new lunchtime spot in Auckland’s waterfront area. 

If you’re an architecture enthusiast, Wynyard Quarter’s newest addition, Laneway Cafe, will be more than just a place to get your morning caffeine fix. Located on the ground level of the award-winning Mason Bros building designed by Warren & Mahoney architects, this building’s conversion from a warehouse to a co-working space is an architectural delight.

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The cafe, situated in the internal laneway, offers an impressive eight-metre high stud, exposed brickwork and polished concrete floors. It’s the latest cafe to join in the precinct, alongside new openings French patisserie La Petite Fourchette and Williams Eatery .

Perhaps a reflection of the interior design – the work of Jasmax architects – the cafe is taking a minimalist approach to its food, offering three sandwiches and two salads each day, supplied by Mt Eden catering company The Spread. 

A recent lunchtime sandwich offering included a Reuben with dill pickles; prosciutto and provolone cheese; and falafel and capsicum. There are also a few sweet treats including flaky chocolate croissants to go with the Atomic coffee.

Laneway Cafe
Mason Bros Building
139 Pakenham St West
Wynyard Quarter

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