In celebration of Auckland Restaurant Month, I will be posting 31 quick-fire reviews on 31 restaurants and cafes in the Auckland CBD and city fringe.

The atmosphere is…
Front, typical cafe, out back in their outdoor area, it is bit more arty and funky. Could do with a reno though.

Come here for…
We have been coming here for a decade just for the bacon hash. I’ve tried a few other things on their menu but their bacon hash is just wonderful. When I go with friends, we order a table’s worth of bacon hash.

The most interesting thing on the menu…
The bacon hash.

Unexpectedly wonderful…
The bacon hash.

I would come back to try…
The bacon hash…again.

Catering to…
People who love honey bacon, roasted portabello mushrooms, a big hash brown, and shit-tons of hollandaise.

Vegetarian options and gluten free options available. I dare you to swap the honey bacon for eggs to create a vege version of the bacon hash.

Expect to spend…
$20 per person

The service is…
At the counter. Friendly most of the time.

Avoid if…
You are unwilling to try the bacon hash.

Thirty Nine Cafe
39 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby
Open 7 days
http://www.zomato.com/auckland/thirty-nine-cafe-ponsonby