The main dining strip on the North Shore, running from Takapuna's town centre down towards the beach. Hurstmere Road has accumulated a concentration of cafes, brunch spots, and evening restaurants that makes it the obvious first port of call for eating out on the North Shore. The quality is generally solid rather than exceptional — this is a local neighbourhood strip, not a destination dining precinct.
Brunch is the strongest meal here. Several cafes open early and fill up on weekend mornings with locals from the surrounding suburbs. The evening restaurant scene caters to a broad range of tastes — casual Modern New Zealand, Japanese, Italian, and a few spots with outdoor tables taking advantage of the proximity to the beach. Walk the length of the road and decide before sitting down — the choice is wide enough to merit a look around first.