Ol' Mate Avondale is a small caravan cafe at 1855 Great North Road in Avondale, Auckland. It holds a 4.8 Google rating from 150 reviews. It has sweet and savoury baked goods, sandwiches and salads, served from a caravan on wheels. It is open Tuesday to Friday from 7am to 1.30pm and Saturday from 8am to 1.30pm, and it has a Facebook page and an email address.
Caravan cafes work on a short menu and a short day, so the best food often goes early, and the pastries and sandwiches can sell out before the afternoon. Mobile kitchens also depend on good planning, so ordering a little ahead at a busy time can save a wait. A simple list of baked goods and fresh sandwiches tends to suit a quick breakfast or lunch on the go. Regulars often arrive near opening time to get the first pick of the day's bakes.
It is a handy stop for a sweet or savoury bite on Great North Road in Avondale, while the caravan is open.