AYRE Ponsonby

AYRE brings a fresh, contemporary approach to Auckland’s açaí, frozen yogurt and dessert bar scene. Located in Ponsonby, the space combines a health-conscious food offering with a warm, welcoming interior designed for both quick takeaway service and relaxed dining. Designed by Hellospace, the compact hospitality fit-out transforms the tenancy into an inviting destination for açaí bowls, frozen yogurt and desserts. The interior reflects AYRE’s focus on freshness and wellbeing, with curved timber joinery, soft green tiles, natural textures and warm ambient lighting creating a calm yet playful atmosphere. The design balances efficient customer flow with opportunities to pause and connect. Custom counters, integrated feature lighting and carefully considered spatial planning maximise the compact footprint while delivering a seamless customer experience. Blending contemporary café design with a relaxed, wellness-inspired aesthetic, AYRE offers a distinctive addition to Ponsonby’s vibrant dessert and hospitality scene.