Wellington’s cafe culture is woven into the city’s daily life. Roasters, bakeries and all-day kitchens sit within a short walk of one another in Te Aro, while coastal suburbs and hillside neighbourhoods give brunch a different pace. The strongest cafes treat coffee as a craft and breakfast as real cooking, using seasonal produce, house baking and carefully judged sauces rather than relying on oversized plates alone.
There is plenty of variety within that shared confidence. Fidel’s brings Latin American flavours to a temporary Wigan Street home, Floriditas channels the ease of a European grand cafe, and Scorch-O-Rama pairs playful comfort food with views across the bay. Cafe Polo and Aro Cafe feel closely tied to their neighbourhoods, while Neo and Glou Glou give central-city brunch a more contemporary edge.
Match the cafe to the occasion. A weekday meeting benefits from Prefab’s spacious hall, fresh pastry is the point of a trip to Gramercy, and a fine day makes the waterfront tables at Scorch-O-Rama or Beach Babylon especially appealing. Menus and service periods change with the season, so confirm a signature dish or dietary requirement directly before travelling. With that small amount of planning, brunch can be as quick as coffee and baking or as leisurely as a long lunch.
Fidel’s Cafe
Fidel’s is operating as a pop-up around the corner from its long-standing Cuba Street home while the original building undergoes strengthening, but its bohemian character and appetite for generous brunch have travelled intact. The current menu still leans into the cafe’s Latin American personality: huevos rancheros layer eggs with sofrito beans and chimichurri, while a Cuban burrito folds eggs, beans, cheese, jalapeño and chipotle sour cream into a substantial start to the day.
House hash is the anchor beneath Fidel’s Benedict, and it also appears in the full breakfast with bacon, chorizo, mushrooms and beans. Fried chicken waffles offer the richer route; scrambled tofu with seasonal greens, chickpeas and romesco gives plant-based diners something equally considered. The room suits an energetic breakfast or late brunch, with strong coffee, thick shakes and cabinet baking keeping the mood relaxed. Check the pop-up’s current service hours before travelling, as its temporary format differs from the old Cuba Street routine.
Address: 32A Wigan Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Fidel's Cafe Menu
Brunch
Available all day. V - vegan | V+ - vegan option | GF - gluten-free. SORRY, NO SWAPS.
Eggs Your Way
Free range poached, fried or scrambled eggs - served on organic sourdough (GF +)
Fidel’s Bene
Poached eggs | hollandaise. With a choice of: free-range bacon | charred seasonal greens | smoked salmon - served on house hash (GF)
Granola
House granola | blueberry compote | apple slaw | vanilla yoghurt | coconut | cacao nibs - served with your choice of milk (V+)
Avo Toast
Sprouted grain loaf | smashed avo | pico de gallo | smoked brinza | pistaschio dukkah | chilli oil - add 2 poached eggs +6 (V+) (GF +)
Scrambled Tofu
Sazón scrambled tofu | sautéed seasonal greens | crispy chickpeas | romesco - served with roti (V) (GF +)
Cuban Burrito
Scrambled eggs | sofrito beans | 3 cheese blend | pico de gallo | crispy jalapenos | smoked chipotle sour cream- add chorizo +6 (V+)
Huevos Rancheros
Corn tortillas | sofrito beans | fried eggs | chimichurri | avocado | smoked brinza | herb salad - add chorizo +6 (GF)
Fidel’s Feast
Poached free-range eggs | streaky bacon | sofrito beans | local garlic & thyme mushrooms | house hash | chorizo | organic sourdough hollandaise (GF +)
Fried Chicken Waffles
Free-range fried chicken | candied cashews | maple
Berry Waffles
Blueberry compote | apple slaw whipped vanilla yoghurt | candied cashews | maple
For the Youth
WAFFLES
blueberry compote | maple
KID’S EGGS
1 of piece toast +1 egg
KID’S CHEESE TOASTIE
organic sourdough | cheddar
Lunch
Available 8am - 3pm. V - Vegan | V+ - Vegan option | GF - gluten-free | SORRY, NO SWAPS.
CHICKEN SANDWICH
Free range fried chicken | dill pickles | shredded iceberg | roasted garlic mayo | swiss cheese- served in thick white bread
THE MIGHTY BRISKET
Slow-cooked wagyu beef brisket | onion rings | pickles | chipotle bbq sauce | 3 cheese blend- served in organic sourdough
JERK TOFU BURGER
Jerk tofu | pickles | slaw | roasted garlic mayo - served in a soft burger bun (V) (GF+)
TUNA MELT
Fidel’s signature tuna mix | red onion| baby capers | american cheese | pickle mayo - served in rye (GF+)
Cuban plate
Choice of slow cooked mojo pork shoulder or jerk tofu | rice & beans | Fidel’s slaw | chimichurri | crispy jalapenos (GF)
Shoestring Fries
Fidel's seasoning | aioli (V)
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
pickled vegetables, red dragon mayo
Sides
Free Range Streaky Bacon
Smoked Salmon
Sofrito Beans
Chorizo
Sautéed Seasonal Greens
Local Garlic & Thyme Mushrooms
House Hash
Extra Egg
Gluten-Free Bread
Aioli
Cold and hot
Smoothies
One size, choose from: BERRY: mixed berries, honey, yoghurt, milk. BANANA: honey, cinnamon, yoghurt, milk, ice. GREEN: banana, spinach, ginger, apple juice, ice. Add Spirulina +$1.
Thick shakes
World-famous in Welly, one size (750ml). Choose from: Chocolate/Snickers/Oreo Cookie/Mocha/Banana or Black Forest.
LOOSE LEAF TEA
Forage & Bloom, choose from: BLOOM: Rooibos, Elderberries & Hibiscus flowers. REPOSE: Chamomile, Lemon Balm, Rooibos & Rose Petals. REVIVE: Gunpowder Green & Lemon Verbena. SALVATION: Peppermint, Kawa Kawa, Nettle & Dandelion.
Coffee
Single Origin. Black $4.5. White $5 (regular) | $6 (large). Mocha/Hot Choc $5 (regular) | $6 (large). Turmeric Latte/Chai/LHG $6. Iced Latte/Mocha/Chai $6. House made cold brew $6. Alternative milks/decaf + 50c. Extra shot espresso +$1.
Beer and Cider
CROUCHER Low Rider IPA 2.5%
GARAGE PROJECT Hapi Daze
GARAGE PROJECT Pils ‘n’ Thrills
PANHEAD Supercharger
Wine
Ha Ha Brut Cuvee
Hawkes Bay, NV
Lake Hayes Sauvignon Blanc
Central Otago, 2020
The Ted Pinot Gris
Central Otago, 2020
Grand Noir Le Rose
Languedoc, France, 2018
Mixed Drinks
Mimosa
Bubbles with Hardie Boys orange juice.
BLOODY MARY
Vodka, smoky BBQ, hot sauce & horseradish tomato juice.
CUBA LIBRE
Havana Especial, Coke & lime.
TANQUERAY PUNCH
Gin & Tonic, passionfruit, pineapple & lime.
Coffee
Single Origin. Alternative milks/decaf +1. Extra Shot espresso +1.
Black
White
Mocha
Hot Choc
Soda
Coke
Coke Zero
Lemmy Lemonade
Lemon, lime & bitters
Hardieboys Ginger Beer
dry or regular
Juice
Orange
Apple
Pineapple
Alcoholic Drinks
Mimosa
bubbles & orange juice
Bloody Mary
vodka, smoky BBQ, hot sauce & horseradish tomato juice
Cuba Libre
Havana Especial, coke & lime
Neo Cafe & Eatery
Neo brings colour and careful detail to all-day brunch on Willis Street. Chilli scrambled eggs arrive with tomato chilli jam, feta, chipotle, crispy shallots and chilli oil, while avocado toast gains depth from roasted capsicum and walnut dip, whipped ricotta, pickled fennel and pistachio dukkah. The kitchen’s combinations are lively without losing the reassuring structure of a good cafe breakfast, and Coffee Supreme espresso receives the same attention as the plates.
Dietary breadth is a practical strength. Most dishes are gluten-free or can be adapted, and the Mexican wellness bowl can move from vegetarian to more substantial with fried chicken, halloumi or salmon. Sticky date pancakes with orange mascarpone and salted maple pecans cover the sweet side, while a halloumi mushroom bagel or fish butty works well at lunch. Neo does not take bookings, so allow for a short wait at busy weekend times; efficient service and a bright room keep the experience buoyant.
Address: 132 Willis Street, Wellington, Wellington Region 6011, New Zealand
Neo Cafe & Eatery Menu
All Day Menu
OPEN MON-FRI 7.30AM-3PM | SAT & SUN 8AM-3PM. Eat in or takeaway. Kitchen closes at 2.30PM | All meals available for takeaway. 15% surcharge applies on public holidays. Dietary legend: DF dairy free, GF gluten free, GF* gluten free on request, V vegetarian, VG* vegan on request. We use free range eggs & chicken. We will do our best to accommodate dietary requirements on request. NB: meals are prepared in a kitchen that handles gluten, egg, meat, dairy & nuts. Let us know when ordering if you have any serious food allergies.
Granola W Greek Yoghurt
seasonal fresh fruit & compote, freeze dried berries, coconut flakes, crushed pistachio, chia seeds, milk of choice. GF VG*
Strawberry Shortbread Porridge
w strawberry compote, shortbread crumb, served w cream
Free Range Eggs On Toast
eggs done your way on shelly bay bakery sourdough. V GF*
Chilli Scrambled Eggs
on sourdough w tomato chilli jam, feta, chipotle powder, chilli oil, spring onion, chilli flakes, crispy shallots. V GF*. add: grilled salmon 10 | spicy chorizo 8 | bacon 8
Eggs Benedict W Hollandaise On Hash Brown
w streaky bacon 25; w garlic butter sauteed mushrooms, spinach 25; w grilled salmon 27. GF
Bacon & Egg Butty
bacon, fried egg, grilled turkish bread, aioli, bbq sauce. GF*. add: hash brown 7 | avocado 4
Halloumi Mushroom Bagel
halloumi, hash brown, fried egg, avocado, roast mushroom, baby spinach, tomato chilli jam, hollandaise sauce, sprouts, everything seasoning. GF* VG* V. add: bacon 6
Avocado On Toast
w roasted capsicum & walnut dip, sumac lemon whipped ricotta, rocket, pickled fennel & red onion salad, pomegranate molasses, pistachio dukkah & micro herbs. V GF* VG*. add: poached egg 4.5 | bacon 8 | halloumi 8
Mexican Wellness Bowl
charred corn, roasted capsicum & tomato salsa, black beans, pickled red cabbage, spiced whipped feta, avocado, corn tortilla chips, jalapeño coriander sauce, spring onions, sprouts. GF VG* V. add: buttermilk fried chicken 8 | halloumi 8 | salmon 10
Creamy Tomato Mushrooms
on sourdough toast, cherry tomatoes, sundried tomato pesto, olive crumb, toasted almonds, olive oil & sprouts. GF* VG* V. add: bacon 8 | spicy chorizo 8 | halloumi 8
Sticky Date Pancakes
w orange mascarpone, toffee sauce, salted maple pecans, candied orange & freeze dried raspberries. GF
Neo Feast
bacon, spicy chorizo, black pudding, hash brown, mushroom, grilled tomato, baked beans, eggs, toast. GF*
Keto Feast
bacon, spicy chorizo, halloumi, mushroom, grilled tomato, avocado, wilted spinach, eggs. GF
Fish Butty
pan fried fish, fresh tomato, rocket, tartare sauce in grilled turkish bread. GF*
Neo Cheeseburger W Chicken Salt Fries
smoky beef patty, burger cheese, bacon, pickles, caramelised onions, Neo’s burger sauce, bbq sauce, in a toasted brioche bun. GF*. add: extra patty & cheese 8
Buffalo Chicken Burger W Chicken Salt Fries
buttermilk fried chicken in buffalo sauce w ranch dressing, swiss cheese, lettuce & pickles, in a toasted brioche bun. GF*
Sides
Grilled Salmon
Fries & Aioli
GF
Spicy Chorizo
GF
Streaky Bacon
Grilled Halloumi
Black Pudding
Hash Brown
Mushroom
Grilled Tomato
House Baked Beans
Spinach
Avocado
Eggs
each
Hollandaise
Kids Menu
Mini Neo Feast
bacon, scrambled eggs, toast, tater tots. GF*
Dippy Egg & Multigrain Soldiers
GF*
Porridge
w sliced banana, brown sugar and cream
Sticky Date Pancakes
bacon & banana or lemon & sugar or nutella. GF
Nutella on Multigrain Toast
GF*
Ham & Cheese Toastie
GF*
Crumbed Chicken Tenders & Chips
GF
Crumbed Fish & Chips
GF
Hot Drinks
Black Coffee
black 5 | filter mug 6 | bottomless 7.5
White Coffee
Hot Choc
Chai Latte
Mocha
Superfood Lattes
matcha | red velvet | turmeric
Lemon Honey Ginger
Blackcurrant
Tea
T leaf: english breakfast | earl grey | green | mint | chai | berrylicious | red african fire | coconut rough
Cold Drinks
Juice
ALMIGHTY ORGANIC JUICE: apple; guava lime & apple; carrot orange & turmeric. SIMPLY SQUEEZED: medium pulp orange juice
Milkshakes
whittaker’s chocolate | salted caramel
Smoothies
mixed berry | mango coconut DF | green tropic DF. add: plant-based protein 3
Prefab-ACME
Prefab combines ACME coffee, an in-house bakery and a broad industrial dining room on Jessie Street. It is particularly rewarding on a weekday morning, when the smell of bread and espresso gives the hall its rhythm. Seasonal breakfast and lunch plates sit beside baked goods made on site, so a quick coffee and pastry can easily turn into a longer meal. The scale of the room makes it useful for a business breakfast, a group catch-up or a quiet solo table.
The current menu moves comfortably beyond standard eggs and toast. Avocado and tomato on toast provides a fresh starting point, while a wagyu salt-beef toastie, fried chicken sandwich and mortadella with mozzarella bring more savoury weight. Italian focaccia toasties, porchetta rolls and house bread show the bakery’s role in the kitchen rather than treating it as a separate counter. Prefab is closed on weekends and public holidays, so plan this one for a weekday and arrive with time to appreciate the coffee programme.
Address: 14 Jessie Street, Wellington, Wellington Region 6011, New Zealand
Prefab Menu
Breakfast
Served from 7am.
acme toast & spreads
sourdough, danish rye, ciabatta, oli roll, baguette
fruit toast w provolone cheese & berry jam
acme granola w greek yoghurt & fruits
creamy garlic mushrooms w poached egg
avocado & tomato on rye w marinated feta
eggs scrambled or poached with acme toast
+bacon $8; +pork sausage $8; +avocado $8; +halloumi grilled $10; +smoked salmon $12; +roast balsamic tomatoes $7
bacon & egg butty
italian focaccia toastie
vegetarian focaccia toastie
mortadella & mozarella focaccia
porchetta parmesan bun
porchetta & provolone & tomato baguette
croissant w jam
almond croissant
blueberry / apple danish
Lunch
Served from 11.30am.
acme salad
+smoked salmon $12; +grilled halloumi $10; +fried chicken $9
wagyu salt beef toastie
pizza margherita
seafood & bacon chowder
fish of the day
avocado & tomato toast
+bacon $8
fried chicken sandwich w sriracha mayo
italian focaccia toastie
vegetarian focaccia toastie
mortadella & mozzarella focaccia
porchetta & provolone & tomato baguette
porchetta parmesan bun
mozzarella & pesto oli roll
bowl of fries
side salad
Drinks
lindauer
millton chardonnay
terra sancta
red wine
espresso martini
mimosa
bloody mary
pimms cup
snowy tiramisu w kahlua
peroni
garage project beer
parrotdog bitter bitch - ipa
kombucha
freshly squeezed orange juice
detox juice
karma cola range
Floriditas
Floriditas has the polish of a European grand cafe without losing Cuba Street’s informality. High ceilings, attentive service and an open view into the room make breakfast feel like an occasion, yet coffee and one of the kitchen’s large cheese scones can be just as satisfying. The cooking follows the seasons, drawing on New Zealand produce for breakfast, lunch and dinner rather than holding the menu to the same ingredients year-round.
Morning dishes are handled with restaurant-level precision: eggs, fish, greens and house baking are balanced rather than overloaded, and the kitchen is especially good when a simple plate depends on texture and sauce. The famous cheddar and rocket scone remains an easy choice, while seasonal fruit, fresh fish and changing vegetable dishes reward a look at the current menu. Bookings are available on weekdays, though weekend brunch runs on walk-ins; the room suits a leisurely catch-up when food, coffee and service all matter.
Address: 161 Cuba Street, Wellington, Wellington Region 6011, New Zealand
Floriditas Menu
Weekend Brunch
Served on weekends.
Bircher muesli, blueberry, apple orange & mint
Sourdough toast
with your choice of raspberry jam, Flo’s marmalade or nut & seed butter
Eggs on toast
poached, scrambled or fried
Crispy potatoes
Avocado
Wilted spinach
Asparagus
Halloumi
Woody’s free range; bacon
Woody’s free range; lamb & herb sausage
Ham off the bone
Avocado on seeded sourdough
cashew cream, agrodolce, walnut, chilli & mint
Smoked fish rillettes
soft egg, beetroot & caper chutney, watercress, toasted rye
Brioche French toast
macerated strawberries, strawberry syrup, whipped strawberry cream & basil
Green eggs ’n ham
poached eggs on sourdough, ham off the bone, wilted spinach & parsley hollandaise
Smoked fish hash
crispy agrias, dill, Kaitaia Fire, lemon mayonnaise & a poached egg
Flo’s beef burger
house ground Greenstone Creek beef, provolone, pickles, relish & fries
Flo’s fish pie
a 21-yr classic, served with salad
Orange & pear salad
watercress, endive, pickled red onion, walnuts, lemon vinaigrette
Caesar salad
free range chicken, Caesar dressing, focaccia croutons, parmesan & a poached egg
Coconut yoghurt
poached rhubarb, strawberries, blueberries & toasted nut granola
From 5pm Til Late – While You Wait
Spanish green olives & a selection of house made pickles
Housemade sourdough focaccia & Lot 8 XVO 3pc
Oysters
served natural with mignonette
From 5pm Til Late – Mains
Pan fried potato gnocchi
celeriac puree, sage butter, prune, sunflower seeds & parmasean
Asparagus risotto
mint & lemon
Braised lamb & porcini ragu
pappardelle, pancetta, kale, pine nuts & pecorino
Pan fried fish
charred asparagus, fennel & lemon crème fraîche
Duck breast
mandarin, carrot puree, caramalised endive & sesame crumb
From 5pm Til Late – Desserts
Twice baked chocolate souffle
warm dark chocolate glaze, hazelnuts & whipped cream
Apple creme brulee
green apple sorbet & crumble
Blue Monkey
damson plum paste & seed cracker
Seasonal sorbets
Brown sugar pavlova
strawberries, syrup, strawberry cream & basil
Kid’s vanilla sundae
chocolate sauce & sprinkles
From 5pm Til Late – From The Grill
After 5pm
Greenstone Creek scotch fillet
pomme puree, jus & Cafe de Paris butter
All Week – Breakfast
From 7am til 11.30am. Several breakfast dishes are available beyond midday - just ask.
Sourdough toast
with your choice of raspberry jam, marmalade or nut & seed butter
Bircher muesli, blueberry, apple orange & mint
Coconut yoghurt, poached rhubarb, strawberries, blueberries & toasted nut granola
Eggs on toast - poached, scrambled or fried
Crispy potatoes
Avocado
Wilted spinach
Asparagus
Halloumi
Woody’s free range; bacon
Woody’s free range; lamb & herb sausage
Ham off the bone
Avocado on seeded sourdough
cashew cream, agrodolce, walnut, chilli & mint
Smoked fish rillettes
soft egg, beetroot & caper chutney, watercress, toasted rye
Brioche French toast
macerated strawberries, strawberry syrup, whipped strawberry cream & basil
Green eggs ’n ham
poached eggs on sourdough, ham off the bone, sautéed spinach & parsley hollandaise
Smoked fish hash
crispy agrias, dill, Kaitaia Fire, lemon mayonnaise & a poached egg
All Week – While You Wait
From 11.30am til late.
Housemade sourdough focaccia & Lot 8 XVO 3pc
Spanish green olives & a selection of house made pickles
Oysters, served natural with mignonette
All Week – Starters & Salads
From 11.30am til late.
Australian king prawns
garlic chilli butter & romesco sauce 3pc
Orange & pear salad
watercress, endive, pickled red onion, walnuts, lemon vinaigrette
Caesar salad
free range chicken, Caesar dressing, focaccia croutons, parmesan & a poached egg
Sashimi salad
blood orange ponzu, apple, pickled fennel, blood orange mayo & dill
All Week – Classics
From 11.30am til late.
Flo’s fish pie
a 21-yr classic, served with salad
Flo’s beef burger
house ground Greenstone Creek beef, smoked cheese, pickles & relish, fries
Clams
linguine, white wine, garlic, chilli, parsley & lemon
All Week – Mains
From 11.30am til late.
Pan fried potato gnocchi
celeriac puree, sage butter, prune, sunflower seeds & parmasean
Asparagus risotto
mint & lemon
Braised lamb & porcini ragu
pappardelle, pancetta, kale, pine nuts & pecorino
Pan fried fish
charred asparagus, fennel & lemon crème fraîche
All Week – Sides
From 11.30am til late.
Kawakawa fries
aioli
Mixed leaf salad
cucumber, herbs & lemon dressing
Roasted purple kumara
hot honey & pumpkin seeds
Asparagus
goat’s cheese & chives
All Week – Desserts
From 11.30am til late.
Twice baked chocolate souffle
warm dark chocolate glaze, hazelnuts & whipped cream
Apple creme brulee
green apple sorbet & crumble
Brown sugar pavlova
strawberries, syrup, strawberry cream & basil
Blue Monkey
crab apple jelly & seed cracker
Seasonal sorbets
Kid’s vanilla sundae
chocolate sauce & sprinkles
All Week – From The Grill
After 5pm.
Duck breast
mandarin, carrot puree, caramalised endive & sesame crumb
Greenstone Creek scotch fillet
pomme puree, jus & Cafe de Paris butter
Coffee & Tea
Coffee Supreme - black
Coffee Supreme - white
Mocha | hot chocolate | Chai
Matcha latte
Sodas & Juices
Homegrown juice
Orange | Apple
Housemade sodas
Lemonade | Feijoa
Spirulina smoothie, pineapple, banana, apple & coconut
Coke | Coke Zero
Cocktails
Fancy a cocktail but not the booze? We offer a range of our cocktails with 0% spirit.
Kir Royale
Creme de cassis, Nautilus Brut
Spritz -choice of
Limoncello, Aperol or Elderflower
Feijoa Highball
Vodka, feijoa & basil
Passionfruit Mojito
White rum, passionfruit, mint & lime
Beer
Peroni Nastro Azzurro (0%)
Garage Project Tiny (0.5%)
Garage Project Fugazi (2.2%)
Captains Low Carb Lager (5.3%)
Digestifs & Spirits
Il convento Limoncello
Amaro Montenegro
Remy Martin Cognac
Jura Single Malt
Sparkling Wine
Da Luca Prosecco Sparkling NV Veneto Italy
Edenvale Alcohol removed Sparkling Cuvee Australia
Janz Rose NV Australia
Champagne Pol Roger NV France
White Wine
2024 Neudorf TiriTiri Chardonnay - Nelson
2025 Craggy Range Kidnappers Chardonnay - Hawkes Bay
2024 Palliser Estate Chardonnay - Martinborough
Red Wine
2024 Luna Estate Pinot Noir - Martinborough
2023 Burgaud Beaujolais Lantignie - Beaujolais, France
2024 Ata Rangi Crimson Pinot Noir - Martinborough
Scorch-O-Rama
Scorch-O-Rama sits across from the water at Karaka Bays, turning a cafe meal into a south-coast outing. Its playful names disguise serious portions: the Ding Dong combines eggs, bratwurst, bacon, mushrooms and hash brown, while the No Harma Llama swaps the meat for halloumi, spinach and creamy mushrooms. Benedict options cover bacon, house-cured salmon or black pudding, all with the comfort of hollandaise and a proper brunch base.
More distinctive plates show the kitchen’s sense of fun. Seoul Fire pairs spiced tofu scramble with kale, sesame and gochujang butter, while the Spudnik brings potato, whipped feta, cured salmon, halloumi and curry leaves together. Lunch extends into fish and chips, seafood chowder, burgers and tacos, which makes the cafe useful for mixed appetites. Choose a clear day for the full waterfront effect, reserve when the weather draws a crowd, and leave room to sit with a Havana coffee by the bay.
Address: 497 Karaka Bay Road, Karaka Bays, Wellington 6022, New Zealand
Scorch-O-Rama Menu
Brunch
Available until close. GF = is gluten-free. DF = dairy free.
EGGS ON TOAST G
Poached, scrambled, or fried on toast. So expensive these days I may need an ovadraft
BABE BENEDICT G
Bacon and free range poached eggs on ciabatta with our house-made hollandaise. That’ll do pig, that’ll do.
JAWS BENEDICT G
House-cured and smoked salmon with free-range poached eggs on ciabatta under our house-made hollandaise. That’ll do fish, that’ll do.
THE BLACK HOLE
Free-range poached eggs, wilted spinach and black pudding on hash browns, under our house-made hollandaise. Consume it before it consumes you
SPUDDLE CUDDLES GF
Spiced baked potato chunks with feta & greek yoghurt whip, house-cured smoked salmon, haloumi, & crispy curry leaves with a poached egg. Mmmmmm spuuds
THE LOVE SHAK DF GF V
Tofu chunks simmered in a spiced tomato and red pepper sauce, with roasted vegetables, chickpea dukkah & fresh herbs. Love Shack bayaybeeeee!
SCORCH-O-RAMA LAMA DING DONG G
Free-range eggs poached, scrambled or fried on ciabatta with bratwurst, bacon, hash brown, creamy garlic mushrooms and hollandaise. It’s breakfast with meat. Like meatbix.
Go KING KONG with black pudd, haloumi and beans
SCORCH NO HARMA LLAMA G
Free-range eggs poached, scrambled or fried on ciabatta with halloumi, hash brown, wilted spinach, creamy garlic mushrooms, and hollandaise. Killer of hangovers but nothing else. Vegan option available
Go HIGH DRAMA LLAMA with beans, tomato and roast vege
Lunch
Available all the time. GF = is gluten-free. DF = dairy free.
FRIES G V
Shoestrings served with aioli and tomato sauce
Add parmesan & truffle oil
FRE SHAVOCADO G
Smashed avocado with sweetcorn hummus, sauerkraut, red pepper sauce, avo oil, balsamic glaze & chickpea dukkah on multigrain toast. Just how I like my shavocado. Veg option available
WE WANNA GET LOADED (FRIES) G
Cheese sauce, cheese, pickles, pulled beef, jalapeños & chipotle sour cream. AND THAT'S WHAT WE'RE GONNA DO! Veg option available
BITE CLUB G
House cured and smoked salmon, chive cream cheese, crushed avocado, salted cucumber, greens & pink onions on slightly toasted rye with fries & aioli. The first rule of Bite Club is to order the Bite Club
LET'S TACO BOUT THE GULF OF MEXICO G
Cajun spiced fish tacos with sauerkraut, greens, pink onions, avocado, jalapeños & chipotle sour cream. With fries & aioli. Mexico says hi with fish definitely not from the gulf of America
THE HALOUMINATI GF
Grilled haloumi with tzatziki, fries, greens, pink onions & tomato all suspiciously inside a world economy influencing grilled Morteza wrap
TRUMP TOASTIE G
Slow cooked beef with caramelised onions, cheddar cheese & pickles on toasted ciabatta with fries & aioli. Not built on a bed of lies, and not garnished with fake tan & cankles
I AM CHOOKETH
A memorable burger with buttermilk chook, bacon, brie, cranberry mayo, greens and caramelised onions on a milk bun. served with fries & aioli. Now calm down, it's over
Kids
New Zealand’s Luck’s On
An egg on toast. Poached, scrambled or fried. Add bratwurst $3.50, Add hash brown $5, Add bacon $5.5
DISCO BISCUITS
Three wee pancakes with maple syrup. Add banana $4, Add ice cream $4, Add bacon $5.50
NICK MUGGETS
Chicken nuggets served with fries & tomato sauce
TOASTED SANDWICHES
Choose from; cheese, onion, ham, pineapple, beans, bacon, fried egg or creamed corn
Cafe Polo
Cafe Polo is a Miramar neighbourhood cafe with a seasonal kitchen and an unusually strong baking programme. Its current daytime menu balances familiar comfort with sharper combinations: nduja fried eggs come with tahini yoghurt and Aleppo seasoning, while mushroom omelette gains richness from truffle mascarpone and parmesan. The Doug Green Classic, with eggs, sausages, beans and hand-cut chips, is the hearty choice for anyone who wants breakfast to carry them through the afternoon.
Lighter plates receive equal care. Tomato and avocado on sourdough is lifted by roasted-garlic ricotta, basil and dukkah, and the salmon bowl uses lentils, pickles, almonds and a herbaceous dressing for freshness. Saturday doughnuts and a well-stocked weekend cabinet add a reason to linger over coffee or take something home. The warm service and compact room suit a relaxed catch-up; booking is sensible for a group, especially when a changing special or baking weekend is likely to draw regulars.
Address: 84 Rotherham Terrace, Miramar, Wellington 6022, New Zealand
Cafe Polo Menu
Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch
Everything at Café Polo is made in house and to order; we take great care when it comes to allergies but please note, all allergens are present in our kitchen. *** Please note our gluten free bread is not dairy free, contains yoghurt
Two Egg on Sourdough
Poached, Fried or Scrambled (+$1). Comes w/ one slice of sourdough, add another piece for $1 (gf & df options available)
Ginger Crunch Granola
w/ Spiced Yoghurt & Poached Fruit
Nduja Fried Eggs
w/ Tahini Yoghurt, Aleppo Seasoning & Caramelised Onion & Smoked Chilli Focaccia (gf option available)
The Doug Green Classic
w/ Two Fried Eggs, Sausages, Baked Beans & Handcut Chips (gf & df)
Mushrooms on Toast
w/ Olive, Pine Nuts, Rosemary & Chipotle Dressing & Parsley (vegan as standard, gf option available***)
Three Egg Omelette
w/ Whipped Feta, Roasted Pumpkin, Crispy Sage, Walnuts & Tomato (gf, df option available)
Chicken Bagel
w/ Chicken Rillettes, Boiled Egg, Pickled Cucumber, Spring Onions, Capers & Cream Cheese (gf option available)
Breakfast Bap
w/ Bacon, Fried Egg, Cheese, Baby Spinach, Polo Relish & Aioli (gf & df options available)
Haloumi Bowl
Zany Zeus Haloumi, Pistachio & Orzo Salad w/ Pickled Cucumber, Hummus, Tomato, Kumara & Caramelised Onion & Smoked Chilli Focaccia
Substitute Sourdough, Bagel or Bap for Five grain toast
Substitute for GF Bread; Spreads; Aioli; Balsamic
Whipped Feta
Free Range Egg
Poached or Fried
Free Range Egg
Scrambled
Pork & Sage Sausage; Fried Potatoes
Free Range Bacon; Broccolini; Black Pudding; Baked Beans
Zany Zeus Haloumi
Bowl of Fries
w/ Housemade Garlic Aioli
Gramercy
Gramercy is a compact Berhampore bakery where the queue often reflects the precision of the pastry work rather than fashion alone. Croissants are laminated for a crisp shell and open interior, sourdough loaves are baked with deep crusts, and seasonal tarts give fruit and custard equal importance. The room is small and best approached as a bakery stop with excellent coffee, though a warm savoury pastry can make a satisfying informal brunch.
Ham and Gruyère croissants, pain au chocolat and jalapeño-cheddar croissants show the range from classic to playful, while custard tarts, buns and changing cakes reward whatever is freshest on the counter. Bread is central to the craft, so a campagne or seeded loaf is worth taking home. Arrive early for the broadest choice, especially near the weekend, and expect takeaway to be more comfortable than a long sit-down meal when the bakery is busy.
Address: 465 Adelaide Road, Berhampore, Wellington 6023, New Zealand
Baker Gramercy Menu
Sourdough Breads
Our sourdough breads are slow fermented and contain only flour, water and salt (+seeds & oat porridge for the particular varieties).
Campagne
Country style sourdough containing wheat flour, rye flour, water & salt. The House Loaf - eat fresh & toast the rest.
Oat
Oat porridge sourdough containing wheat flour, oats, water & salt. Super creamy, super special.
Seed
Wholesome sourdough containing wheat flour, water, salt and seeds - sesame, poppy, sunflower, pumpkin, linseed and caraway. A meal in itself.
Baguette
Signature hand crafted baguette containing wheat flour, water, honey, yeast & salt.
Croissants
Our croissant range is traditionally laminated and contains 100% NZ milled flour and butter.
Croissant
Classic pastry of layered goodness made from 100% NZ milled wheat and butter. Our top selling product bar none.
Pain au chocolat
Buttery croissant with Valhrona chocolate. The complete breakfast. Sold Out.
Almond Croissant
Croissant soaked in rum syrup and filled with frangipane and almonds. Decadent & delicious.
Ham & Gruyere Croissant
Buttery croissant filled with honey cured smoked ham and Swiss Gruyere. Peak bliss!
Jalapeño Cheddar Croissant
Buttery croissant filled with pickled Jalapeños & Cheddar.
Chocolate Almond Croissant
Croissant soaked in rum syrup, filled with chocolate and frangipane, topped with almonds.
Aro Cafe
Aro Cafe roasts its own coffee in Aro Valley and pairs it with a menu built around fresh, uncomplicated food. The house blend has enough body to stand up to milk, but brunch is more than a supporting act. Shakshuka combines spiced tomato, Turkish-style beans, feta and herbs, while the green Benedict places avocado and spinach on potato rosti beneath hollandaise and pesto. The atmosphere is lively and local, with tables filling quickly on fine weekends.
There is useful range for different appetites. A full breakfast brings bacon, kransky, mushrooms and rosti; a halloumi stack adds avocado and chimichurri; and buttermilk waffles can move from seasonal fruit and mascarpone to bacon, banana and maple. Seafood chowder and burgers make lunch feel substantial, while house scones and cabinet sweets suit a shorter stop. Visit for coffee with a clear Wellington identity, and confirm allergy needs directly because the kitchen handles many ingredients in a busy space.
Address: 90 Aro Street, Aro Valley, Wellington 6021, New Zealand
Aro Cafe Menu
Brunch/Lunch
Fresh, Simple & Light Brunch/Lunch. v – vegetarian, vg - vegan available, gf - gluten free available
Toast & Spreads - on Seeded or Sourdough
choose from: Strawberry Jam | Marmalade | Peanut butter
Aro Style Granola - with Seasonal Fruit and Greek Yoghurt
v
Aro Style Big Breakfast w/ Bacon, Eggs, Grilled Tomato, Potato Rosti, Kransky, Mushroom & Relish with Seeded Sourdough
Veggie Breakfast w/ Spinach, Eggs, Grilled Tomato, Potato Rosti, Avo, Mushroom & Relish with Seeded Sourdough
Eggs Your Way - on Seeded or Sourdough
Add: Grilled Halloumi 9, Bacon 8, Salmon 8, Herb Roasted Mushroom 7, Potato Rosti 6, Avocado 6, Grilled Tomato 6.5, Wilted Spinach 6.5, An Egg 4.5, Kransky 5
Bacon & Egg Butty with Aioli
Open Sandwich w/ Halloumi, Mushroom, Avocado & Egg (Poached) on Sourdough
v
Bacon Open Sandwich w/ Bacon, Avocado & Egg (Fried) on Sourdough
Smashed Avocado & Tomato on Seeded Sourdough & Mesclun
Add: Halloumi 9
Smoked Salmon Salad w/ Avocado, Tomato & Asian Dressing (Topped with Sliced Almond)
Shakshuka - Turkish Baked Beans, Spiced Tomato, Feta, Fresh Herbs & Smoked Paprika Oil (with Poached Eggs & Ciabatta)
v
Grilled Halloumi Stack - with Poached Eggs, Tomato, Bacon, Avocado & ChimiChurri on Seeded Sourdough
Buttermilk Waffles
Plain (Maple & Icing Sugar); with Seasonal fruit, Mascarpone & Maple; with Bacon, Maple & Banana
Seafood Chowder with Prawns, Squid, Mussels & Ciabatta
Creamy Mushroom w/ Fried egg & Ciabatta
v
Classic BLT - with Aioli, Bacon, Fancy Lettuce, Tomato & Avocado on Sourdough
Bacon Benedict - Poached eggs on Potato Rosti topped with Housemade Hollandaise
gf
Green Benedict - Poached eggs, Avocado & Wilted Spinach on Potato Rosti topped with Housemade Hollandaise & Pesto
v gf
Salmon Benedict - Salmon, Poached eggs & Wilted Spinach on Potato Rosti topped with Housemade Hollandaise
gf
Brisket Burger - with Cheese, Pickled Cucumber/Red Onion, Mesclun & Tomato (served with Fries)
Beef & Bacon Burger - with Cheese, Pickled Cucumber/Red Onion, Mesclun & Tomato (served with Fries)
Bowl of Fries
Grilled Cheese Toastie
Add Kimchi 3, Add Bacon & Caramelized Onion 4.5, Add Pineapple & Caramelized Onion 3.5, Add Ham & Tomato 4.5; GF Toast + 2, Aioli +2, Hollandaise +3
Dinner – Starter/Entrée
Please advise us if you have any food allergies. * Vegetarian/Vegan available upon request
Spring Rolls
Taro & chicken / Vegetarian
Summer Rolls
Chicken / Avocado / Prawn (+4). Rice noodle, lettuce, carrot, cucumbers, and fresh herbs wrapped in rice paper
Stuffed Chicken Wings
Chicken, vermicelli, Khmer KREANG served with sweet chilli sauce
Roti Bread
Served with peanut sauce
Skewers (Chicken/Beef)
Chicken tenderloins/beef marinated with Khmer KREANG
Beef Sticks
Beef mince marinated in homemade sauce
He Geng
Combination of pork, prawn, garlic, mushroom, chestnut, spring onion & five spice wrapped in bean-curd served with plum sauce
Sweet & Spicy Ribs
Pork ribs marinated with oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, garlic, pepper & chilli flakes
Bok Carrot with Crispy Chicken
Carrot, swede, green beans, cherry tomato, lemon, roasted peanut & homemade shrimp paste sauce, served with crispy chicken
Dinner – Mains
Please advise us if you have any food allergies. * Vegetarian/Vegan available upon request
Khor Brohok
Simmered pork belly with garlic, ginger, &tomato in anchovy sauce, served with fresh & steamed vegetables
Beef Lok Lak
Southeast Asian style stirred-fried beef in garlic and oyster sauce, with fresh salad & tomato
Braised Pork Belly
Slow cooked caramelised pork belly in soya and five spice sauce, served with steamed vegetables & apple salad
Char Prawn
Stirred-fried butterfly prawns with garlic, spring onion, coriander, salted egg-yolks sauce served with fresh salads
Ji Chai Soup
Seaweed soup with tofu, prawns, chicken meatballs, bean-curds, pepper and spring onion
Bhai Char
(Chicken / Tofu / Prawn +4). Wok-fried rice with egg, vegetables, spring onion & aromatic Khmer KREANG
Nhoam Salad
(Beef / Tofu / Seafood +4). Your choice of meat mixed with fresh seasonal salads, roasted peanuts, mint, grinded toasted rice, lemongrass & coriander, with homemade dressing
Aro Noodle Soup
(Beef / Chicken / Tofu & Eggs)
Khmer Style Steak
Grilled Steak topped with Cambodian traditional KREANG sauce (homemade sauce with the sour kick from tamarind), served with seasonal vegetables
Red Curry
(Chicken / Tofu). Cooked with Cambodian traditional curry paste, coconut cream & seasonal vegetables
Seafood Sour Soup
A fragrant and vibrant seafood soup inspired by Southeast Asian flavours. Loaded with fresh seafood, fish ball, pineapple, seasonal vegetables & herbs
Dinner – Desserts
Please advise us if you have any food allergies. * Vegetarian/Vegan available upon request
Buttermilk Waffle
Your choice of ice cream (hoky-poky / mixed berry)
Gluten-Free Brownie
Your choice of ice cream (hoky-poky / mixed berry)
Dinner – Extra
Rice
Satay Sauce
Hot Drinks
Long/Short Black
Long/Short Macchiato
Vienna Or Piccolo
Flat White, Latte, Cappuccino
Mocha
Cold Drinks
Iced Strawberry Matcha
Kombucha Selection - Ginger Lemon, Cherry Plum
Ginger Beer
Phoenix Juice Selection - Orange Apple & Mango, Apple Mango & Passionfruit
Apple Juice, Orange Juice (Kid)
Cocktails
Aro Colada
Vodka, rum, passionfruit, coconut, pineapple, mint, lime & sugar syrup
Lily Rouge
Vodka, triple sec, cranberry & lime
Mango Passion Daiquiri
White rum, triple sec, passionfruit liqueur, mango, lime & sugar syrup
Velvet Passion
Vanilla vodka, triple sec, cranberry, lime passionfruit, pineapple, & rosemary syrup
Mocktails
Passionfruit & Berry Mojito
Passionfruit, berries, lime, mint & sprite
Lychee & Mango Daiquiri
Lychee, mango, sugar syrup & sprite
Passion Sunrise
Passionfruit, apple juice & sprite
Shirley Temple
Raspberry syrup, lime juice & sprite
Wines
Nga Waka, Martinborough
Herbaceous, Exuberant Crisp White Wine
Duck Hunter, Marlborough (Vegan Friendly)
Herbaceous, Exuberant Crisp White Wine
Three Paddles, Martinborough
Full Bodied, Elegant & Dry (Touch of Oak) White Wine
Pask Gimblett Gravels, Hawke’s Bay
Full Bodied, Elegant & Dry (Touch of Oak) White Wine
Beers
Captains (Pilsner/Hazy IPA/Low Carb Lager)
Corona
Tiger
Morning Cider (Strawberry/Apple/Tropical)
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Mango, peach & pineapple smoothie
Berry, apple & banana smoothie
Banana & honey smoothie
Coke, Sprite, Fanta
Glou Glou
Glou Glou shifts from a daytime cafe into a wine bar, and its brunch menu carries the same modern European sensibility as the later service. Folded eggs come with caviar and whipped dill crème fraîche, while smashed peas on toast adds avocado, parmesan, lemon and a poached egg. A brûléed French toast with tamarillo, pistachio and chocolate takes the sweet route without feeling like a generic stack of pancakes.
The savoury menu is compact but expressive. Kedgeree croquettes arrive with curry oil and soft-boiled egg, mushroom rigatoni uses porcini cream and gremolata, and smoked salmon mousse is paired with courgette, dill oil and capers. Pastries and coffee make a shorter visit possible, though the best experience is a slow late breakfast that can edge towards the afternoon wine-bar mood. The Allen Street room is stylish but approachable, well suited to a date or catch-up before exploring Courtenay Place.
Address: 17 Allen Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Glou Glou Menu
All Day Snacks
(V) Vegetarian, (VG) Vegan, (GF) Gluten-Free, (DF) Dairy-Free, * On request
Fries
with spiced tomato sauce (VG, GF*)
Marinated Olives
(VG, GF)
Spiced Popcorn
sweet, smoked and spiced (VG, GF)
Breads
Wine Bar Wed - Sat from 2pm
Goat Cheese Bruschetta
Pickled grapes, walnuts, confit garlic, honey, leaves, sourdough (V, *GF, Contains Nuts)
Smoked Salmon Mousse
Dill oil, capers, red onion, toasted sourdough
Spiced Pumpkin Dip
Roast pumpkin seeds, sage oil, feta, sourdough (VG, GF*, N*)
Welsh Rarebit
Spiced cheese on sourdough, apple chutney (V)
Glo! Me
Minimum 2 people. Wed - Sun from 4:30pm. Three courses, served sharing style, timed to get you fed and out the door before your show served with an NV Laurent Perrier La Cuvée Champagne. $75. Vegetarian & Gluten free available on booking, all other dietaries are subject to availability and require 48 hours notice.
Beetroot carpaccio, goat cheese, texture of beetroot
Pumpkin gnocchi, walnut, rocket, preserved lemon, brown butter
Eye fillet, green peppercorn sauce, vanilla potato mousseline
Roast parsnip, kawakawa honey glaze, carrot puree
Sugar Flour salted caramel bonbon
exclusive
Sharing Plates
Wed - Sat from 3pm
Beetroot Carpaccio
Goat cheese, texture of beetroot (V*/ VG*/ GF)
Pumpkin Gnocchi
Walnut, rocket, preserved lemon, brown butter (V/ VG*/ GF)
Kedgeree Croquettes
Curry oil
Mushroom Rigatoni
Porcini cream sauce, gremolata, parmigiano reggiano (V)
Roast Parsnip
Kawakawa honey glaze, carrot puree (VG/ GF)
Chicken & Tarragon Vol Au Vent
Roast chicken, leek, tarragon, vol au vent
Eye Fillet
Served medium rare, green peppercorn sauce, vanilla potato mousseline (GF)
Pork Belly
Celeriac remoulade, quince paste (GF, DF)
Smoked Warehou Beignets
Chive & leek sauce
Loaded Perla Potato Skins
Chive crème fraiche, crispy bacon crumb (V*/GF*)
Cheese n Biscuits
Ask for today’s cheese, oat cakes, accompaniment (V*/GF*/N*)
Desserts
Dacquoise
Almond and hazelnut, dark chocolate crémeux, salted caramel, vanilla marscapone (GF/ N)
Spiced Poached Pear
White wine, dried fruits and nuts, whipped cream (GF/ N/ VG*)
Basque Cheesecake
lemon curd
Creme Brûlée Danish
Café
Available until 2pm every day
Granola
Greek or coconut yoghurt, seasonal fruit (VG, GF, Contains Nuts)
Bruleed French Croast
Vanilla Greek yoghurt, tamarillo, pistachio, chocolate sauce (V, contains nuts)
Folded Eggs
Scrambled eggs, caviar, whipped dill crème fraiche, sourdough (*V, *GF)
Smashed Peas on Toast
Avocado, parmesan, lemon, poached egg, sourdough (V, *GF)
Mushroom Riagatoni
Porcini cream sauce, gremolata, parmigiano reggiano (V)
Kedgeree Croquettes
Curry oil, soft boiled egg
Smoked Salmon Mousse
Courgette ribbons, leaves, dill oil, capers, sourdough
Goat Cheese Bruschetta
Pickled grapes, walnuts, confit garlic, honey, leaves, sourdough (V, *GF, Contains Nuts)
Sausage and Chorizo Hash
Crispy potatoes, smoked paprika onions, fried egg (GF)
Moroccan Orange Salad
Dried olives, red onion, lemon and paprika dressing (VG, GF)
Add Ons
Eggs - poached/ soft boiled/ fried
Gluten-free bread
Sourdough
Zany Zeus Halloumi
(V, GF)
Maple Glazed pork belly
(GF)
Beach Babylon
Beach Babylon faces Oriental Bay with a retro, slightly theatrical room and a menu broad enough to suit breakfast, lunch or an early dinner. The waterfront setting is a major draw, but brunch has substance of its own. Potato rosti, eggs and salmon are popular combinations, while chilli scrambled eggs, generous cooked breakfasts and plant-based options make the cafe useful when a group wants very different things from the morning.
The kitchen also moves into burgers, bowls and richer comfort food as the day continues. Recent diners consistently praise the location, generous portions and friendly service, while also noting that the busiest periods can bring longer waits or occasional inconsistency. Choose Beach Babylon for a sunny table, a lively atmosphere and a meal that does not need to be rushed. Dog-friendly outdoor seating adds to the promenade feel; confirm the current policy directly when bringing a pet.
Address: 232 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Beach Babylon Menu
Brunch – Toast & Grains
Served from 8:00am – 4:00pm. Gluten-free, dairy-free toast available, if substituting add 2.
Toasted bagel with raspberry jam & cream cheese
veganise with vegan 'cream cheese' +1
Smoked salmon bagel with cream cheese, citrus dressed rocket, capers & chives
Smashed avocado on grain toast with beetroot purée, pickled beetroot, sprouts, toasted pumpkin seeds, lemon & feta
add 2 poached eggs 7; add halloumi 7; add free-range bacon 7; veganise with vegan 'feta' +1
Granola bowl
housemade toasted oat-nut-seed granola, poached fruit, boysenberry compote, coconut yoghurt, chia seeds & oat milk
Babylon hotcakes with fresh banana & maple syrup
Babylon hotcakes with apple pie compote, vanilla mascarpone (df), butterschotch sauce, almond crumble
Babylon hotcakes with banana, free-range bacon & maple syrup
Loaded pancakes
with everything listed
Mince on toast
with slow-roasted tomato, cheddar, on sourdough; add 2 poached eggs 7; add 2 hashbrowns 7
Halloumi butty
rocket, avocado, roasted capsicum romesco, hollandaise in a ciabatta bap; veganise with vegan 'halloumi' + aioli +1; gf with a gluten-free burger bun +3
Brunch – Eggs
Served from 8:00am – 4:00pm. All eggs are served poached unless specified otherwise.
Poached eggs on toast
add free-range bacon 7
Chilli-feta scramble
scrambled eggs, chilli oil, feta, sprouts, crispy shallots, chilli jam, sourdough
Babylon bacon & egg butty
free-range bacon, fried egg, chilli jam & hollandaise in a ciabatta bap; add 2 hashbrowns 7; gf with a gluten-free burger bun +3
Smoked chorizo omelette
roasted red peppers, feta, rocket, red onion & herb oil
Breakfast burrito bowl
tortilla, black beans, jalapeños, scrambled eggs, cheese, tomato salsa, smashed avocado, coriander, sour cream; add chorizo 7; gf with gluten-free tortilla +2; veganise no eggs, vegan 'cheese', 'sour cream' + extra everything else 25
Persian eggs
poached eggs, beetroot purée, halloumi, smoked yoghurt, dukkah, turkish bread
Brunch – The Famous Rösti
Served from 8:00am – 4:00pm. Two handmade agria potato rösti topped with poached eggs, hollandaise & one of the following.
Wilted spinach rösti
Free-range ham rösti
Free-range bacon rösti
Halloumi rösti
Smoked salmon rösti
Vegan rösti
with roasted mushrooms, spinach & veganaise
The triple rösti
add an extra rösti, egg etc. +12
Brunch – The Big Boys
Served from 8:00am – 4:00pm.
Vegan
vegan black beans, field mushrooms, jalapeno 'cheddar' corn poppers, slow-roasted tomato, smashed avocado, grain toast & romesco
The vegeholic breakfast
free-range poached eggs, smashed avocado, black beans, field mushrooms, slow-roasted tomato, herbed potato rösti, grain toast & hollandaise
The fat bastard
free-range poached eggs, free-range bacon, cheese kransky, field mushrooms, chunky chips, slow-roasted tomato, sourdough toast & hollandaise
Keto breakfast
free-range poached eggs, bacon, halloumi, mushrooms, avocado, spinach & hollandaise
Lunch – Mains
Served from 11:30am – 4:00pm.
Winter salad bowl
rocket, crispy kale, roasted sweet potato, pickled beets, crispy chickpeas, puy lentils, avocado-ranch dressing, toasted seeds; add shredded chicken (gf) 7; add pan-fried halloumi (gf) 7; add smoked salmon (gf) 8; add shredded vegan 'chicken' 7; add 1 poached egg (gf) 4; add 2 poached eggs (gf) 7
Sweetcorn fritters
with rocket, avocado, pickled onion, cherry tomato, sprouts, pumpkin seed salad, topped with citrus créme fraîche & one of the following: smoked salmon | free-range bacon | halloumi
Vegan sweetcorn fritters
with romesco, portobello mushrooms & chives with a rocket, avocado, pickled onion, cherry tomato, pumpkin seeds & sprout salad
Fish & chips
beer-battered market fish, chunky fries, tomato sauce, smoky tartare sauce, red cabbage slaw, lemon wedge
Lunch – Quesadillas
Served from 11:30am – 4:00pm. Gluten-free tortilla available for all quesadillas +2.
Three cheese quesadilla
feta, cheddar, mozzarella, baby spinach, black beans, charred corn, chipotle sauce with guacamole, sour cream & coriander
Vegan quesadilla
vegan 'mozzarella', 'cheddar' & 'feta', baby spinach, black beans, charred corn, chipotle sauce with guacamole, vegan 'sour cream' & coriander; add vegan 'chicken' (gf) 7
Pulled chicken quesadilla
with three cheeses, baby spinach, black beans, charred corn, chipotle sauce, guacamole, sour cream & coriander
Pulled pork quesadilla
with three cheeses, baby spinach, black beans, charred corn, chipotle sauce, guacamole, sour cream & coriander
Lunch – Burgers
Served from 11:30am – 4:00pm. Gluten-free, dairy free burger bun available for all burgers +3.
Beer-battered market fish burger
red cabbage slaw, smoky tartare sauce, pickles, melted cheese, red onion & chilli jam, a seeded brioche bun with chunky fries
Babylon buttermilk fried chicken burger
free-range fried chicken breast, maple-bacon, american cheddar cheese, lettuce, pickles, chilli jam, sriracha mayo in a seeded brioche bun with chunky fries
Vegan fried 'chicken' burger
southern fried vegan 'chicken', maple-facon, 'cheese', lettuce, dill pickles, chilli jam, sriracha 'mayo', seeded brioche bun with chunky fries
Babylon royale with cheese
wagyu beef patty, bacon, cheddar, onion rings, lettuce, bourbon bbq sauce, pickles & aioli in a seeded brioche bun with chunky fries; note: the bun & onion rings contain gluten, these can be substituted to make the dish gf
Lunch – Fries & Nachos
Available all day.
Curly fries
with tomato sauce & aioli
Chunky fries
with tomato sauce & aioli
Loaded sriracha fries
cheese, bacon, sriracha, sour cream, crispy shallots & chives
Vegan loaded fries
vegan 'cheese', sriracha sauce, 'sour cream', crispy shallots & chives
Nachos
black beans, cheese, tomato salsa, coriander, avocado smash, sour cream; add pulled pork 7; add shredded chicken 7
Vegan nachos
black beans, vegan 'cheese', tomato salsa, smashed avocado, coriander, vegan 'sour cream'; add vegan 'chicken' 7
Lunch – All Day Sides
Hollandaise
Aioli
Capers
Tomato salsa
Romesco
Maple syrup
Smashed avocado
1 rösti
Vegan 'feta'
Cows' feta
Ham
Roasted tomatoes
Spinach
Black beans
Flat mushrooms
Toast (2 slices)
2 hashbrowns
Sliced avocado
Jalapeno-'cheese' corn poppers
Smoked chorizo
Free-range bacon
Pulled pork
2 free-range eggs
2 cheese kransky sausages
Shredded chicken
Halloumi
Shredded vegan 'chicken' (gf)
Smoked salmon
2 pieces of gluten-free toast
Vegan 'halloumi'
1 bagel
2 rashers vegan facon (gf)
House green salad, herb dressing, toasted seeds
2 röstis
Savoury beef mince
Dinner – Cheese Fondue
Small = serves 1-2 / Large = serves 3+.
Vegan three cheese fondue
housemade vegan cheese, vegan cheddar, vegan mozzarella, fresh sourdough
Four cheese fondue
mozzarella, smoked cheese, aged cheddar, parmesan, fresh sourdough
Add market vegetables
Add chunky fries
Add smoked chorizo
Dinner – Small Plates
From 4pm.
Sticky soy-sesame cauliflower
spring onions, sesame seeds, soy aioli
Jalapeno-corn poppers
guacamole
Garlic butter charred market vegetables
crispy chickpeas, creamy green harissa
Chilli-garlic prawns
toasted herb crumb, green aioli
Pan-fried halloumi
nut dukkah, rocket, beetroot purée, lemon
Spiced popcorn chicken
smoky mayonnaise
Loaded chunky fries
cheese, bacon, sriracha sauce, sour cream, crispy shallots, chives
Vegan loaded fries
vegan cheese, vegan sour cream, sriracha, shallots, chives
Nachos
black beans, cheese, tomato salsa, guacamole, coriander, sour cream
Vegan nachos
black beans, vegan cheese, tomato salsa, guacamole, coriander, vegan sour cream
Create your own platter – three small plates
Create your own platter – four small plates
Dinner – Big Plates
From 5.30pm. gf, df burger bun available | add $3.
Vegan fried chicken burger
fried vegan 'chicken', maple-facon, vegan cheese, lettuce, dill pickles, sriracha mayo, seeded brioche bun, chunky fries, vegan aioli (can't be gluten-free); wine match: matahiwi blanc de blanc
Buttermilk fried chicken burger
maple-bacon, cheese, shredded lettuce, dill pickles, sriracha mayo, seeded brioche bun, chunky fries; gluten-free option with grilled chicken breast & a gluten-free bun +$3; wine match: monowai chardonnay
Beer-battered market fish burger
red cabbage slaw, smoky tartare sauce, pickles, melted cheese, red onion, chilli jam, seeded bun, chunky fries; beer match: draft pilsner or lager
Babylon royale with cheese
wagyu beef patty, bacon, cheddar, onion rings, lettuce, bourbo bbq sauce, pickles, aioli, brioche bun, chunky fries; beer match: draft pale ale or hazy
Beer-battered market fish & chips
tartare sauce, tomato sauce, red cabbage slaw, lemon wedge; beer match: draft lager
Winter salad bowl
rocket, crispy kale, roast sweet potato, pickled beetroot, puy lentils, crispy chickpeas, avocado-ranch dressing, toasted seeds with shredded chicken or shredded vegan 'chicken'; wine match: greywacke pinot gris
Eggplant & zucchini gratin
vegan mozzarella, béchamel, sundried tomato arrabiatta sauce, wilted greens, pesto, cashew parmesan; wine match: envyfol gsm grenache/syrah
Sticky star anise wuxi pork rib rack
mashed potato, asian greens, spring onions, crispy shallots, black sesame seeds; wine match: fromm pinot noir
Herb crusted market fish
green harissa cream sauce, charred market vegetables, mashed potato, crispy capers; wine match: misty cove reisling
Fillet steak
umami butter, potato galette, charred market vegetables, sweet potato crisps, brandy diane jus; wine match: riccitelli 'hey malbec!' malbec
Dinner – Sides
Mashed potato
jus
Market green vegetables
House salad
herb dressing, toasted seeds
Curly fries
aioli, tomato sauce v, ve
Chunky fries
aioli, tomato sauce v, ve
Dinner – Desserts
Match any dessert with port, sherry, or a single malt whisky.
Old school banana split
vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, cream, nuts, pink wafer
Sticky date pudding
butterscotch sauce, vanilla bean ice cream, walnut crumble
Loaded brownie
warm chocolate brownie, salted caramel, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate-frangelico sauce, hazelnuts
Spiced apple crumble
coconut custard, vanilla bean ice cream, almond crumble
Dinner – Dessert Fondue
Match dessert fondues with port, sherry, or a single malt whisky. Dippers: chocolate brownie / marshmallows / banana / fresh fruit / oreos. Add frangelico, baileys irish cream or crème de menthe to any fondue + $9.
Whittaker's dark chocolate fondue
your choice of two dippers
Salted caramel fondue
your choice of two dippers
Snickers bar fondue
dark chocolate, caramel, peanut butter, your choice of two dippers
Macro-Friendly Day Menu – Brunch
Served from 8:00am – 4:00pm. Gluten-free, dairy-free toast available.
Poached eggs on toast
macros - carbs 46g, protein 21g, fat 19g, total cals 446
Scrambled egg whites on gf toast
macros - carbs 37g, protein 17g, fat 6g, total cals 265
Smoked salmon bagel
with cream cheese, citrus dressed rocket, capers & chives; macros - carbs 32g, protein 29g, fat 19g, total cals 634
Smashed avocado on grain toast
with beetroot purée, pickled beetroot, sprouts, toasted pumpkin seeds, lemon & feta; macros - carbs 54g, protein 19g, fat 29g, total cals 560
Maura's salmon & avo on gf toast
with citrus dressed rocket, capers, 3 poached egg whites & chives; macros - carbs 35g, protein 29g, fat 18g, total cals 439
Granola bowl
housemade toasted oat-nut-seed granola, plum-blueberry compote, coconut yoghurt, chia seeds & oat milk; macros - carbs 53g, protein 8g, fat 19g, total cals 454
Chilli-feta scramble
scrambled eggs, chilli oil, feta, micro-cress, crispy shallots, chilli jam, sourdough; macros - carbs 56g, protein 27g, fat 31g, total cals 607
Chilli-feta egg white scramble on gf toast
scrambled egg whites, chilli oil, feta, micro-cress, crispy shallots, on gluten-free toast; macros - carbs 40g, protein 27g, fat 25g, total cals 465
Smoked chorizo omelette
roasted red peppers, feta, rocket, red onion & herb oil; macros - carbs 6g, protein 26g, fat 40g, total cals 464
Egg white smoked chorizo omelette
roasted red peppers, feta, rocket, red onion & herb oil; macros - carbs 7g, protein 31g, fat 19g, total cals 314
Keto breakfast
free-range poached eggs, bacon, halloumi, mushrooms, avocado, spinach & hollandaise; macros - carbs 6g, protein 26g, fat 40g, total cals 734
Macro-Friendly Day Menu – Lunch
Served from 8:00am – 4:00pm.
Winter salad bowl
rocket, crispy kale, roasted sweet potato, pickled beets, crispy chickpeas, puy lentils, avocado-ranch dressing, toasted seeds; macros - carbs 55g, protein 15g, fat 18g, total cals 406
Winter salad bowl with shredded chicken breast
rocket, crispy kale, roasted sweet potato, pickled beets, crispy chickpeas, puy lentils, avocado-ranch dressing, toasted seeds; macros - carbs 55g, protein 38g, fat 21g, total cals 530
Winter salad bowl with halloumi
rocket, crispy kale, roasted sweet potato, pickled beets, crispy chickpeas, puy lentils, avocado-ranch dressing, toasted seeds; macros - carbs 57g, protein 31g, fat 38g, total cals 656
Smoked salmon sweetcorn fritters
with rocket, avocado, pickled onion, cherry tomato, sprouts, pumpkin seed salad, topped with smoked salmon & citrus créme fraîche; macros - carbs 54g, protein 18.5g, fat 29g, total cals 560
Bacon sweetcorn fritters
with rocket, avocado, pickled onion, cherry tomato, sprouts, pumpkin seed salad, topped with bacon & citrus créme fraîche; macros - carbs 35g, protein 14g, fat 41g, total cals 569
Halloumi sweetcorn fritters
with rocket, avocado, pickled onion, cherry tomato, sprouts, pumpkin seed salad, topped with halloumi & citrus créme fraîche; macros - carbs 36g, protein 24g, fat 52g, total cals 712
Vegan sweetcorn fritters
with romesco, portobello mushrooms & chives with a rocket, avocado, pickled onion, cherry tomato, pumpkin seeds & sprout salad; macros - carbs 54g, protein 18.5g, fat 29g, total cals 560
Macro-Friendly Night Menu – Snacks
Served from 5:30pm.
Sticky soy-sesame cauliflower
spring onions, sesame seeds, soy aioli; macros - carbs 15g, protein 4g, fat 22g, total cals 270
Garlic butter charred market vegetables
crispy chickpeas, roasted red pepper hummus; macros - carbs 30g, protein 9g, fat 17g, total cals 305
Chilli-garlic prawns
toasted herb crumb, green aioli; macros - carbs 10g, protein 20g, fat 16g, total cals 265
Pan-fried halloumi
nut dukkah, rocket, beetroot purée, lemon; macros - carbs 8g, protein 17g, fat 26g, total cals 340
Macro-Friendly Night Menu – Mains
Served from 5:30pm.
Winter salad bowl with shredded chicken breast
rocket, crispy kale, roasted sweet potato, pickled beets, crispy chickpeas, puy lentils, avocado-ranch dressing, toasted seeds; macros - carbs 55g, protein 38g, fat 21g, total cals 530
Winter salad bowl with vegan 'chicken'
rocket, crispy kale, roasted sweet potato, pickled beets, crispy chickpeas, puy lentils, avocado-ranch dressing, toasted seeds; macros - carbs 58g, protein 47g, fat 26g, total cals 619
Eggplant & zucchini gratin
vegan mozzarella, béchamel, sundried tomato arrabiatta sauce, wilted greens, pesto, cashew parmesan; macros - carbs 48g, protein 13g, fat 43g, total cals 620
Sticky star anise wuxi pork rib rack
mashed potato, asian greens, spring onions, crispy shallots, black sesame seeds; macros - carbs 50g, protein 56g, fat 29g, total cals 710
Herb crusted market fish
green harrissa cream sauce, charred market vegetables, mashed potato, crispy capers; macros - carbs 47g, protein 30g, fat 23g, total cals 515
Fillet steak
umami butter, potato galette, charred market vegetables, sweet potato crisps, brandy jus; macros - carbs 56g, protein 38g, fat 42g, total cals 745
Macro-Friendly Night Menu – Sides
Served from 5:30pm.
Mashed potato
jus; macros - carbs 32g, protein 4g, fat 7g, total cals 215
Market green vegetables
macros - carbs 7g, protein 3g, fat 6g, total cals 95
House salad
herb dressing, toasted seeds; macros - carbs 6g, protein 3g, fat 9g, total cals 120
Curly fries
aioli, tomato sauce; macros - carbs 111g, protein 12g, fat 86g, total cals 1200
Chunky fries
aioli, tomato sauce; macros - carbs 103g, protein 10g, fat 82g, total cals 1150
Macro-Friendly Night Menu – Desserts
Served from 5:30pm. All desserts can be vegan on request.
Old school banana split
vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, cream, nuts, pink wafer; macros - carbs 61g, protein 8g, fat 34g, total cals 600
Sticky date pudding
butterscotch sauce, vanilla bean ice cream, walnut crumble; macros - carbs 95g, protein 7g, fat 29g, total cals 730
Loaded brownie
warm chocolate brownie, salted caramel, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate-frangelico sauce, hazelnuts; macros - carbs 90g, protein 9g, fat 47g, total cals 890
Spiced apple crumble
coconut custard, vanilla bean ice cream, almond crumble; macros - carbs 75g, protein 8g, fat 28g, total cals 600
All Day Food
curly fries
with tomato sauce & aioli (v)
chunky fries
with tomato sauce & aioli (gf, v)
loaded sriracha fries
cheese, bacon, sriracha, sour cream, crispy shallots & chives (gf)
loaded vegan fries
vegan cheese & sour cream, sriracha, crispy shallots, chives (gf)
nachos
black beans, cheese, salsa, avocado smash, coriander, sour cream (gf)
vegan nachos
black beans, vegan cheese & sour cream, salsa, avocado smash, salsa, coriander (gf, ve)
Kids Brunch
Available 8am–4pm. Dietary legend: dairy free · gluten free · healthy choice · vegetarian · vegan. *on request. Please let us know if you have food intolerances.
fruit salad
yoghurt *
egg
how you like it, with 1 piece of toast
hula hotcakes
with banana & maple syrup
baby rosti
1 rosti, 1 poached egg, hollandaise & bacon or spinach
bagel
with butter & raspberry jam
kids' platter
hotcakes, kransky sausage, hashbrown, fruit & marshmallow
Kids Lunch / Dinner
Available 11:30am–8pm. Dietary legend: dairy free · gluten free · healthy choice · vegetarian · vegan. *on request. Please let us know if you have food intolerances.
nachos
corn chips, black beans, cheese & sour cream
corn poppers
with curly fries or salad
chicken nuggets
with curly fries or salad
battered fish
with curly fries or salad
cheeseburger
with curly fries or salad
kids' curly fries
with tomato sauce
Kids Dessert
Available 11:30am–8pm. Dietary legend: dairy free · gluten free · healthy choice · vegetarian · vegan. *on request. Please let us know if you have food intolerances.
seasonal fruit salad
with yoghurt *
brownie & ice cream
ice cream, brownie & chocolate sauce drizzle
super sundae
vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce, cream, sprinkles & pink wafer
Kids Combo
main + dessert = $19
main + dessert
Brunch – Wake Up Calls
Served from 8:00am – 4:00pm.
Morning mimosa
bubbles + orange juice
Breakfast bellini
peach schnapps + bubbles + berries
Feijao spiced honey spritz
feijoa vodka + spiced honey + feijoa juice + soda + lime
Bloody mary
vodka + spiced tomato juice
Hot Drinks
black coffee
white coffee
flat white / cappuccino / latte / piccolo / vienna
mocha latte / dirty chai
not coffee
hot chocolate / golden spiced chai / lemon honey & ginger
Bottled Drinks
most organics
apple & feijoa / apple & peach / sparkling blackcurrant
good buzz kombucha
rotating flavours, ask your server
foxton fizz
cola / raspberry / lime / creaming soda / pineapple
bundaberg ginger beer 375ml
Spiders
$10. 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream + foxton fizz & your choice of. vegan ice cream +$1
brown cow - cola
pink princess - raspberry
green goblin - lime
bubbly tiger - orange
Hot & Boozy
$14
irish coffee
jameson whiskey, espresso, vanilla, cream
baileys hot chocolate
baileys, large hot choc, cream, flake
ferrero hot chocolate
frangelico, hot choc, cream, nuts, flake
affogato
espresso, frangelico, icecream
Beer
all beers 330ml unless specified
lager/pilsner
ask what we have on
hazy pale ale
ask what we have on
apa/ipa
ask what we have on
gisborne gold 3.8%
Wine
matahiwi estate blanc de blanc wairarapa
ruggeri argeo prosecco italy nv
collet half bottle brut champagne nv 375ml
Cocktails
mimosa
house bubbles, cold pressed oj
bellini
house bubbles, peach schnapps, berries
pear-a-dise sangria
bubbles, pear absolut, ginger beer, bitters
Final Thoughts
Wellington’s best daytime meals combine personality with consistency. Fidel’s and Neo deliver bold, generous brunches; Prefab and Aro make coffee central to the experience; Floriditas and Glou Glou bring restaurant technique into the morning; and Cafe Polo shows how a neighbourhood kitchen can keep familiar food interesting. Scorch-O-Rama and Beach Babylon add settings, while Gramercy adds meticulous baking that make the meal part of a wider day out.
Think about timing as well as appetite. Weekday-only Prefab rewards advance planning, busy walk-in cafes are easier outside the weekend peak, and coastal tables are at their best when the weather cooperates. Check current menus, opening hours and allergy handling directly with the venue when those details matter. Wellington makes the effort worthwhile, with brunch that ranges from chilli-laced eggs and crisp rosti to delicate pastries, seasonal fruit and meticulously made coffee.