Wellington’s American food scene covers far more than one kind of burger. Across the central city, Hataitai, Lower Hutt and Porirua, diners can move from carefully seared beef patties and fried chicken to New Orleans po’ boys, New York deli sandwiches and full diner breakfasts. The common thread is generous, informal food built around strong contrasts: salt and pickle, crisp coating and soft bun, smoky meat and bright sauce.
The most useful way to choose is to start with the occasion. Specialist burger bars suit a focused lunch or casual night out, while diner-style restaurants give families and groups more room to negotiate different appetites. Deli cooking rewards anyone who wants pastrami, rye and house pickles instead of another cheeseburger, and familiar fast-food branches remain practical when speed, customisation or late-day convenience matters most.
Menus and service periods can change, particularly for limited burgers and delivery-only offers, so confirm current details with the restaurant before making a special trip. The recommendations below highlight signature flavours, atmosphere and ordering choices, helping you match a venue to a quick takeaway, a relaxed group meal or a more indulgent evening in and around Wellington. Think about travel time as well: a specialist in the Hutt or Porirua can justify the journey when its menu fits the occasion, while central Te Aro options make more sense around films, shows and other city plans.
BurgerFuel Lower Hutt
BurgerFuel’s Lower Hutt shop is a reliable destination when a generous, fully dressed burger is the priority. The current menu ranges from grass-fed beef builds to free-range chicken and plant-powered alternatives, with crisp salad, punchy relish and creamy sauces adding the brand’s familiar contrast. Bio Fuel is the distinctive order for diners who like beetroot and egg with their beef, while simpler cheeseburger-style combinations keep the charred patty at the centre.
This High Street branch works well for an informal lunch, an easy family meal or takeaway before heading elsewhere in the Hutt. Spud fries, kumara fries and Motobites make it simple to build a shared spread, and the broad choice of proteins helps mixed groups avoid settling for one style. Portions lean substantial, so a burger with one side is often a comfortable meal; check the current menu for seasonal creations before ordering.
Address: 529 High Street, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt 5010, New Zealand
BurgerFuel Lower Hutt Menu
Grass Fed Beef
Burgers are made with 100% pure grass fed beef and include fresh salad, relish and BurgerFuel Aioli
American Muscle
Beef, cheddar, pickles, BurgerFuel Mustard. DOES NOT INCLUDE SALAD
C N Cheese
Beef, cheddar, truffle mascarpone, parmesan
Peanut Piston
Beef, peanut satay
Bio Fuel
Beef, free range egg, grated beetroot w/ chia
Ford Freakout
Beef, bacon, avocado
Ring Burner
Beef, bacon, jalapeños, jalapeño sauce, BurgerFuel Chipotle Aioli
Bacon BBQ Roadster
Beef, cheddar, bacon, battered onion rings, BurgerFuel BBQ Sauce
Bastard
Beef, cheddar, bacon, avocado, pineapple, grated beetroot w/ chia
Free Range Chicken
Burgers are made with free range chicken and include fresh salad, relish and BurgerFuel Aioli
Drift Chick
BurgerFuel Fried Chicken, pickles, BurgerFuel Mustard & BurgerFuel Aioli. *DOES NOT INCLUDE SALAD OR RELISH
Bacon Backfire
Grilled chicken, bacon, brie
Burnout
Grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, BurgerFuel Blue Cheese Sauce, BurgerFuel Mustard. DOES NOT INCLUDE BURGERFUEL AIOLI
T-Bird
BurgerFuel Fried Chicken, jalapeños, BurgerFuel Chipotle Aioli & Nashville seasoning
Flame Thrower
Grilled chicken, jalapeños, jalapeño sauce, avocado, BurgerFuel Aioli
Plant-Powered
Separately cooked plant-based vegan and vegetarian burgers include salad and relish
VTEC
BurgerFuel Pure Vege patty, vegan cheddar, avocado, pineapple
V-Rod
BurgerFuel Mushroom patty, vegetarian cheddar, truffle mascarpone, raw-grated beetroot w/ chia. CAN BE MADE VEGAN FRIENDLY
Lightweights
Burgers on a smaller wholemeal bun and include fresh salad, relish and BurgerFuel Aioli
Hamburgini
Beef, cheddar, pickles. DOES NOT INCLUDE SALAD
Diablo
Double beef, double cheddar, pickles. DOES NOT INCLUDE SALAD
Bambina
Beef
Chick Chevelle
Grilled chicken tenderloins seasoned w/ sea salt, garlic & rosemary
Chook Royale
Grilled chicken tenderloins seasoned w/ sea salt, garlic & rosemary, pineapple
V-Rod (Lightweight)
BurgerFuel Mushroom patty, vegetarian cheddar, truffle mascarpone, raw-grated beetroot w/ chia. CAN BE MADE VEGAN FRIENDLY
Kids Ink. Meals
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Kids Cheeseburger, or Teeny Choppers, or V-Dub, or Chook Royale Meal
Served with small Spud Fries & small juice
Sides
Rodders
Crumbed mushroom bites, parmesan cheese, BurgerFuel Aioli. CAN BE MADE VEGAN FRIENDLY
Spud Fries
Thick cut potato
Kūmara Fries
Thick cut golden kūmara
Chicken Fenders
Grilled chicken tenderloins seasoned w/ sea salt, garlic & rosemary. WITH YOUR CHOICE OF BURGERFUEL LEMON AIOLI OR CHIPOTLE AIOLI
Choppers
Southern fried chicken pieces w/ a drizzle of BurgerFuel Aioli & your choice of BBQ sauce or sriracha
Mama Brown
Mama Brown brings full-volume American diner energy to Wakefield Street. Its all-day menu moves from cheeseburgers and fried chicken to buffalo wings, ribs and Philly-style cheesesteaks, with curly fries and thick milkshakes reinforcing the comfort-food mood. The classic beef burger is a sensible starting point, but the wider appeal lies in being able to pair something savoury and messy with waffles or an extravagant dessert.
The colourful room and playful presentation suit birthday meals, groups and evenings when restraint is not part of the plan. Diners who want contrast can balance a rich burger or ribs with slaw, pickles and a sharper sauce, while vegetarian choices give non-meat eaters a route into the same diner experience. Service can become busy at peak times, so allow a little extra time and confirm the current menu if a particular challenge dish or special is the reason for visiting.
Address: 250 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Mama Brown Menu
Breakfast
2 Stack Waffles
With maple syrup & icing sugar. (V)
2 Stack Waffles with Bacon & Banana
With maple syrup & icing sugar.
American Big Breakfast
2 waffles with streaky bacon, southern fried chicken, hash brown, fried eggs & maple syrup.
Bacon & Fried Eggs on Toast
2 fried eggs, streaky bacon, toast with butter. Add hash brown? +4 (DFO)
Kiwi Big Breakfast
2 fried eggs, 3 beef sausages, hash browns & toast with butter.
French Toast
French toast made with brioche bread, served with maple syrup, strawberry compote & icing sugar. (V)
Burgers & Hot Dogs
American Cheeseburger
80/20 Beef Patty, Sliced Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onions, Pickles, Mustard & Tomato Sauce on a Garlic Butter Brioche Toasted Bun
Southern Fried Chicken Burger
Southern fried chicken, lettuce, tomato & chipotle lime mayo On a Garlic Butter Broiche Toasted Bun.
Halloumi & Hash Brown Burger
Grilled halloumi, Hash Brown,Onion, lettuce, tomato & chipotle lime mayo On a Garlic Butter Brioche Toasted Bun.
Big Papa Burger
80/20 Beef Patty, Bacon, Southern Fried Chichen, Sliced Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickles, Aioli on a Garlic Butter Brioche Toasted Bun.
Chicken & Halloumi Burger
Southern Fried Chicken, grilled halloumi, lettuce, Onion, tomato & chipotle lime mayo on a Brioche Toasted Bun.
Double Southern Fried Chicken Burger
Double southern fried chicken, lettuce, Onion tomato & chipotle lime mayo on a Garlic Butter Brioche Toasted Bun.
Sloppy BBQ Burger
80/20 Beef Patty, Bacon, Sliced Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickles, BBQ Sauce On a Toasted Garlic Butter Brioche Bun.
Dirty Bird Burger
Southern fried chicken, streaky bacon, hash brown, lettuce, Onion, tomato & chipotle lime mayo On a Garlic Butter Brioche Toasted Bun.
Plant-Based "Chicken" Burger
Plant-based fried "chicken", lettuce, tomato & chipotle lime mayo on a Toasted Brioche Bun. (V, VGO)
Mini Dawgs
5 mini hot dogs with beef sausages, ketchup & mustard, served with fries.
Double Cheese Burger
Double 80/20 Beef Patty, Sliced Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickles, Mustard & Tomato Sauce On a Garlic Butter Brioche Toasted Bun.
BBQ Chicken Burger
Grilled Chicken Smothered in BBQ Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato & Onion on a Buttered Brioche Toasted Bun
Mains
BBQ Pork Ribs
Slow-cooked pork ribs coated in sweet & smokey BBQ sauce, with fries. (DF)
Braised Short Ribs
Slow-Cooked Pork Ribs Coated in Sweet and Smokey BBQ Sauce With Fries
Chicken & Waffles
Southern fried chicken, waffles, maple syrup & icing sugar. Add bacon? +7
Jambalaya
Creole Style Jambalaya With Your Choice of Grilled Salmon/ Grilled Prawn/ Fries Chicken
Chicken Wings
BBQ (DF) | Spicy Maple (GF, DF) | Spicy Buffalo (GF, DF) Wings in your choice of sauce, with fries.
Kentucky Hot Brown Boy
Southern fried chicken, bacon, salsa & cheese, on french toast, with fries.
Philly Cheesesteak
Sliced beef steak, cheese & grilled onions, on a toasted garlic butter bread roll, with fries. Double Steak? +8
Salmon & Mash
Pan Grilled Salmon Served With Lemon Butter Sauce and Creamy Mash
Snacks
Fries
Served with ketchup and aioli. Upgrade to large for $4. (V, VG, DF, GFO)
Cajun Fries
Served with ketchup and aioli. Upgrade to large for $4. (V, VG, DF, GFO)
Curly Fries
Served with ketchup and aioli. Upgrade to large for $4. (V, VG, DF, GFO)
Chilli Fries
Beans, Minced Beef, Cheese Sauce, Tomato Sauce
Salads
Grilled Chicken Salad
Spiced Rubbed Grilled Chicken, Mixed Lettuce, Corn, Sliced Tomato, Herb Dressing
Halloumi Salad
Grilled Halloumi, Salad Greens & Salsa With Sweet Dijon Dressing
Vegan Crumbed Chicken Salad
Vegan Nuggets, Mixed Lettuce, Corn, Sliced, Tomato, Herb Dressing
Mama's Big Feed
Mama's Plate for Papa
BBQ ribs, BBQ chicken wings, Southern fried chicken burger & fries.
Kids
Southern Fried Chicken Strips & Chips
Kids Southern Fried Chicken Strips & Chips
Kids Waffle with Maple Syrup
Kids Single Waffle Served With Maple Syrup
Kids Hash Brown Burger and Chips
Kids Hashbrown Burger With Cheese, Ketchup & Chips.
Kids Hot Dogs
2 mini hot dogs with beef sausages and ketchup, served with fries.
Desserts
Something sweet to finish...
Triple Threat Sundae
Crushed KitKat & Oreo, Brownie chunks, vanilla ice cream, chocolate & caramel sauce, & whipped cream. (V, GFO)
Chocolate Brownie
Whittaker's 70% dark chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream, chocolate & caramel sauce. (V, GF, DFO)
Cookie Monster Waffle
A sweet waffle, vanilla ice cream, crushed Oreos & chocolate sauce. (V)
Snickers Waffle
A sweet waffle, vanilla ice cream, crushed Snickers, chocolate & caramel sauce. (V)
Strawberry Forest Waffle
A sweet waffle, vanilla ice cream, brownie chunks, strawberry compote & chocolate sauce. (V)
Mango Cheese Cake
Served With Chopped Mango, Mango Sauce and Whipped Cream Dusted With Crushed Biscoff
Biscoff Waffle
A sweet waffle, vanilla ice cream, crushed Biscoff & caramel sauce. (V)
M & M Cheesecake
Served With M & M's, Whipped Cream and Chocolate Sauce
Chocolate Lava Cake
Served With Chocolate Mousse & Tempered Chocolate & Dark Chocolate Sauce & Brownie Crumbs
Drinks
Coke Range
Coke | Coke Zero Sugar | Vanilla Coke | Fanta | Sprite
Bundaberg Range
Ginger Beer | Guava | Peach | Lemon Lime & Bitters | Diet Ginger Beer | Diet Lemon Lime & Bitters
Juice
Orange Juice | Apple Juice
Soda Float
Any Soda with Vanilla Ice Cream.
Filter Coffee
Karamu Filter Coffee available with a side of milk, oat milk, almond milk or soy milk.
Havana Iced Oat Milk Mocha
Served in a glass with ice.
Havana Iced Oat Milk Flat White
Served in a glass with ice.
Red Bull Red Edition 'Watermelon'
Milkshakes
Snickers Milkshake
Crushed Snickers, crunchy peanut butter, chocolate sauce & caramel sauce. (GFO)
M&M's
M&M's & chocolate sauce.
KitKat
Crushed KitKat & chocolate sauce.
Oreo
Crushed Oreo & chocolate sauce.
Double Chocolate Fudge Brownie
Whittaker's 70% dark chocolate brownie & chocolate sauce. (GFO)
Biscoff Banoffee Pie
Crushed Lotus Biscoff, fresh banana & caramel sauce.
Strawberry
Mama's home-stewed strawberry compote. (GFO)
Cadbury Chocolate
The American Classic Chocolate shake. (GFO)
Beer & Cider
Beer & Cider
Corona | Heineken | Monteith's Apple Cider
Panhead
Supercharger (APA} | Port Road (Pilsner)
Parrot Dog
Bitterbitch (IPA) | Lager (Lager)
Garage Project
Garagista (IPA) | Hapi Daze (Pale Ale) | Fugazi (Low Alcohol)
Wine
Wine
Chardonnay | Sauvignon Blanc | Pinot Gris | Rose | Merlot | Pinot Noir | Bubbles (Bottle price 52)
Cocktails
Mimosa
Bubbles & orange juice.
Margarita
Tequila, Triple Sec & Mama’s homemade sour mix.
Blushing Cheeks
Gin, Triple Sec, strawberry compote, apple juice & fresh mint.
Mojito
White Rum, lime juice, fresh mint, brown sugar & soda water.
Red Sangria Jug
Merlot, sparkling guava, orange, apple, lemon & strawberries.
White Sangria Jug
Pinot Gris, sparkling peach, apple, lemon & fresh mint.
Dirty Shakes
Cookies & Cream
Baileys, Kahlua, crushed Oreos, chocolate sauce & whipped cream.
Double Coffee Toffee
Kahlua, Havana Iced Oat Milk Flat White, caramel sauce & whipped cream.
The Nutter
Baileys, Vodka, crushed Snickers, chocolate sauce, caramel sauce & whipped cream.
Burger Liquor
Burger Liquor keeps its focus tight: well-built burgers, crisp sides and a drinks programme with enough personality to turn a quick meal into a night out. Beef options emphasise a seared patty, melted cheese, pickles and savoury sauces, while fried chicken brings crunch and heat. The Smokey is a useful reference point for diners who like bacon and barbecue depth; a plainer cheeseburger better reveals the balance of bun, meat, seasoning and acidity.
The compact Willis Street setting feels relaxed and lively, with cocktails, bourbon, beer and hard shakes available alongside the food. Curly fries, jalapeño poppers and other snackable sides make sharing easy, although one burger and fries will satisfy most appetites. It is particularly well suited to a casual date or pre-show dinner in central Wellington. Recent praise often centres on the burgers’ flavour and the easygoing service, while ordering sauces on the side can help anyone who prefers a cleaner bite.
Address: 129 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Burger Liquor Menu
Burgers
All beef patties are smashed to order. GF* = gluten-free option, C* = coeliac-friendly option, DF* = dairy-free option.
The Standard
beef, cheddar, pickles, house ketchup, mustard mayo. GF* C* DF*. Level up with a fried egg +3
The Smokey
beef, smoked bacon, smokey bbq sauce, buttermilk onion strings, cheddar, mayo. GF* C DF*. Level up with Alderson's pickles +2
The Bernie
beef, cheddar, pickles, special sauce, diced onion, shredded lettuce. GF C* DF*. Level up with smokey bacon +4. Freshen up with tomato +1
The Schnitz
seasoned buttermilk fried chicken, shredded lettuce, pickles, confit garlic aioli. Level up with a slice of cheddar +2. Spice up your life with jalapeños +2
Jungle Bird
zesty and umami grilled chicken thigh, shredded lettuce, crispy shallots, carrot, chilli/lime/herb mayo. GF* C* DF*. Lighten up a little. Make it a bowl +4
Hot Chicken Sando
hot dipped and dusted buttermilk fried chicken, pickles, special sauce. Nashville inspired, Sichuan kissed. Level up with a slice of cheddar +2
Pimp Ya Buns
Add ons: diced onion, crispy shallots, lettuce, tomato, julienne carrot +1; pickles, cheddar, jalapeños +2; buttermilk onion strings, vegan cheese, hashbrown, smokey mushrooms +3. Extra protein: fried egg +3; streaky bacon +4; 'not beef' or 'not chicken' patties +5; smash patty, buttermilk fried chicken, jungle chicken thigh +6; hot chicken +7. Housemade sauces: confit garlic aioli, smokey bbq, ketchup, special sauce, mayo (classic/malt vinegar/mustard/vegan/chilli-lime-herb) +1. GF/DF buns +1 or have your burger 'in the buff' (lettuce bun). Make it a bowl +4 - ditch the bun and make any burger a delicious salad.
GF/DF Buns
or have your burger 'in the buff' - that's burger for lettuce bun
Make It A Bowl
ditch the bun and make any burger a delicious salad
Not Meat
make one of our burgers vege or vegan with our 'not beef' and 'not chicken' patties. please note not all ingredients have an equivalent substitute. ask us about your options. because of potential cross contamination, our vege patties are not coeliac friendly
Not Beef Patty
make one of our burgers vege or vegan with our 'not beef' patty
Not Chicken Patty
make one of our burgers vege or vegan with our 'not chicken' patty
Snacks
Popcorn Chicken
brined, seasoned and fried, pickles, confit garlic aioli. GF DF
Tree Huggets
house made veggie nuggets, chilli/lime/herb mayo. V VG DF N*
Broccoli
garlic salt, maple and soy toasted seeds and walnuts, orange sesame dressing, chilli-lime-herb mayo. V VG* GF C* DF N
Jalapeño Poppers
a burger liquor legend. stripped, stuffed (with mozzarella and cream cheese), crumbed and fried, served with special sauce. hand made in house and a labour of love. we sell out often. V
Don't Forget Fries
Fat Fries
wellington famous since ages ago! BL seasoning, with our malt vinegar mayo. double fried for our pleasure. V VG GF*
Curlies
crunchy on the outside, curly on the inside, smokey bbq sauce. V VG DF
Punjabi Poutine
(THE ALL-STAR BL CLASSIC) fat fries with masala salt and mozzarella, smothered in the city's best butter chicken sauce, and finished with confit garlic aioli and crispy shallots. GF* V. Add buttermilk fried chicken +6
Somethin' Sweet
Deep Fried Oreos
oreo batter, oat milk glaze. VG DF. Add soft serve +3
Nitro Espresso Martini
vodka, newground coffee and coffee liqueur. a must have with a tease of dark chocolate. liquid dessert
Espresso Shotinis
shout a round of espresso shotinis for $5 each
Sundae Bar
all sundaes made with our creamy soft serve and a little whipped cream for good measure. / 9
Just Another F@&#%*G Awesome Sundae
chocolate and orange marmalade sauces, dehydrated orange. VG*
Cloud 129
triple berry sauce, marshmellows, dehydrated raspberry. GF VG*
Dough Boy
brown butter choc chip cookie dough, salted caramel sauce
Peach Cobbler
peach syrup, malt crumbs. if i had my little way, i'd eat peaches every day
Little Lickers
kids menu? just ask us and get them fed, pronto!
$14 Meal
Mains: chicken nuggets or vege nuggets. Sides: choice of one of these - fries or broccoli. Meal includes apple soda drink and rocket popsicle
The Weekday Lunch Deal
Monday-Friday until 5pm for $6. add to any burger some fat fries, and your choice of tap lager or anything off of the soda gun. juice +2 / shake +5.9
Weekday Lunch Deal
add to any burger some fat fries, and your choice of tap lager or anything off of the soda gun. juice +2 / shake +5.9. Monday-Friday until 5pm
$9.99 Hamburgers
Fridays and Saturdays after 8pm
$9.99 Hamburgers
Fridays and Saturdays after 8pm
Milkshakes
all shakes made with creamy soft serve, fresh milk and cream. some vegan and dairy free options available. / 10.9
Strawberry Dream
strawberry, vanilla and cake mix are a fan favourite, a must. GF*
Triple Choc Malt
choc syrup, choc sauce, cocoa and malt. do you want more? GF*
Vanilla Cake Shake
vanilla, cake mix, 100's & 1000's. it doesn't have to be your birthday for sprinkles. GF*
Salted Caramel
don't mess with a classic. GF
Mocktails
Butterfly Fizz
lemon, vanilla, soda, butterfly pea syrup. sip nostalgia. +7 add vanilla vodka
Goodness Gracious
strawberry, cranberry, rose syrup, lemon, pineapple, tonic, agave. thank us later. +7 add Beefeater gin
Espresso Martini
vodka, newground coffee and coffee liqueur. nitro-charged. a must have with a tease of dark chocolate.
Slushy Surprise
from the slushy machine - what is rotating today?
Brews
Five Dolla Holla
'inflation proof'
VB
Parrotdog Bitterbitch IPA 5.8%
Peckham's apple cider 5.7%
Wine
Dunes & Greene Brut NV (Aus)
Rapaura Res. Pinot Rosé (Marlb.) '25
Craggy Range Chardonnay (Hawkes Bay) '25
Seresin Leah Pinot Noir (Marlb.) '23
On The Wagon
(non-alcs)
Karma cola / Gingerella
Karma range
Coca Cola / Coke zero sugar / Sprite zero sugar / Schweppes ginger ale, lemonade or tonic
Tap sodas
Blame It On The Juice
orange / pineapple / cranberry / apple
Antipodes 500ml sparkling water
Other bubbles
Bourbon
Buffalo Trace
Bulleit
Elijah Craig small batch
Gentleman Jack
Rum
Havana Club 3yr
White
Angostura 7yr
Golden
Appleton Estate
Golden
The Rest
Dalwhinnie
Whisky/whiskey
Jameson
Whisky/whiskey
Jameson stout
Whisky/whiskey
Denny's Porirua
Denny’s Porirua supplies the broad diner menu people expect from the New Zealand chain: cooked breakfasts, pancakes, burgers, grilled mains and desserts under one roof. A burger with fries makes sense for lunch or dinner, but the all-day breakfast range is the stronger reason to choose Denny’s over a specialist takeaway. Eggs, bacon, hash browns and pancakes allow each diner to assemble a familiar American-style plate without needing the whole table to order alike.
The Semple Street restaurant is practical for families and mixed-age groups, with booths, a long menu and a casual pace. It also suits late-running plans when people want different things, from a savoury breakfast to a sundae. Quality feedback is less consistent than at Wellington’s specialist burger bars, so choose straightforward diner staples and communicate any cooking preference clearly. Its Porirua position is especially convenient for diners travelling through the northern part of the Wellington region.
Address: 2 Semple Street, Elsdon, Porirua 5022, New Zealand
Denny's Wellington Menu
Beef
MUSHROOM RUMP STEAK
A delicious 230gram (pre-cooked weight) rump steak, topped with mushroom and gravy. Served with vegetable or salad and your choice of potatoes or French fries.
SURF ‘N’ TURF SIRLOIN STEAK
230gram sirloin (pre-cooked weight) with prawns. Served with vegetables or salad and your choice of potatoes or French fries and our special sauce.
T-BONE STEAK
This is a big one! 350gram (pre-cooked weight) of T-bone steak. Served with vegetables or salad and your choice of potatoes or French fries on a hot plate.
SIRLOIN STEAK
A delicious 230gram (pre-cooked weight) sirloin steak. Served with vegetables or salad and your choice of potatoes or French fries.
SIZZLING GRILLED BEEF
Grilled beef pieces, potato and seasonal vegetables cooked together and smothered in our special gravy.
Chicken
HONEY CHICKEN
Chicken breast marinated in honey glaze sauce, grilled and served with vegetables or salad and your choice of potatoes or French fries.
SATAY CHICKEN
An authentic dish! Served with rice and salad accompanied by Denny’s own Satay Sauce.
APRICOT CHICKEN
Chicken breast, glazed in apricot marinade, grilled to perfection topped with hollandaise or cheese sauce and served with vegetables or salad and your choice of potatoes or French fries.
GARLIC & HERB CHICKEN
Chicken breast seasoned with garlic & mixed herbs, served with salad or vegetables & your choice of potatoes or French fries.
TERIYAKI CHICKEN NOODLES
Chicken thigh pieces stir fried with oriental vegetables, tossed with noodles and teriyaki sauce.
CHICKEN FAJITAS
Chicken marinated in our Fajita mix, cooked with capsicum, onion and tomato salsa. Served on a hot plate with a flour tortilla, tomato and sour cream.
BUTTER CHICKEN
Barbecued pieces of chicken cooked in rich tomato and cream gravy, served with rice, poppadom and salad.
CHICKEN ‘N’ CHIPS
Boneless southern fried chicken bites. Served with French fries, salad and ranch dressing.
Seafood
SNAPPER & CHIPS
Batter fried snapper, served with French fries, salad and tartare sauce.
SALMON SKILLET
Grilled salmon fillet, served with broccoli, diced potato, mushroom, cherry tomatoes and spinach topped with hollandaise sauce.
TERIYAKI SALMON
Grilled salmon fillet served on stir fried noodles with oriental vegetables and topped with teriyaki sauce.
PRAWN SKEWERS
Grilled garlic & parsley prawn skewers. Served with rice, salad, lemon with coriander, ginger and lime dressing.
CAJUN FISH
Tender snapper fillet seasoned with Cajun spices, grilled to perfection. Smoky, spicy, and full of Southern flair—served with vegetables or salad and your choice of potato or French fries.
DAING NA BANGUS (MILK FISH)
Crispy fried milkfish marinated in garlic, vinegar and pepper—Filipino-style comfort food at its best. Tangy, savory and packed with flavor, this Bangus is perfect with garlic rice and soy sauce.
Lamb
LAMB CURRY
Chunks of lamb cooked with an aromatic mix of spices. Served with rice, poppadom and salad.
MOROCCAN LAMB
Lamb steak marinated with Moroccan spices, served with vegetables or salad and your choice of potatoes or French fries.
LAMB STEAK
2 x 120gram (pre-cooked weight) Lamb steak, grilled and served with vegetables or salad and your choice of potatoes or French fries.
SHANK ON MASH
Slow cooked Shank served on mashed potato with your choice of vegetables or salad.
Pork
BANGERS & MASH
An ol’ favourite! Sausages with grilled onions and brown gravy, served on mashed potatoes with green peas.
PORK LOIN
230gram (pre-cooked weight) Pork loin served with brown gravy, apple sauce, vegetables or salad and your choice of potato or French fries.
SWEET & SOUR PORK
Pork bites tossed in a tangy-sweet glaze made with pineapple, bell peppers and onions. A bold balance of flavors—sweet, savory and just the right amount of zing. Served hot and perfect with rice or noodles
PORK RIBS
Pork ribs cooked to perfection. Served with tangy BBQ sauce, vegetables or salad with your choice of potatoes or French fries.
Pasta
TORTELLINI ALFREDO
Mushroom tortellini cooked to perfection with creamy alfredo sauce, served with salad and a garlic roll.
FETTUCCINE BOLOGNESE
The classic. Rich ground beef, tomato and herb sauce with cooked pasta and parmesan cheese. Served with salad and a garlic roll.
FETTUCCINE CARBONARA
A creamy bacon, mushroom and onion sauce with cooked pasta. Italy’s favourite pasta, served with salad and a garlic roll.
BEEF LASAGNE
Topped with spaghetti sauce and parmesan cheese. Served with salad and a garlic roll.
Side Orders
EGGS (2)
POTATO & GRAVY
GARLIC CIABATTA BREAD
Add Cheese for $3
VEGETABLES
PEAS
SALAD
FRENCH FRIES
CURLY FRIES
with aioli sauce.
Sauces
Aioli
Mayonnaise
Seafood
Ranch
Hollandaise
Sweet Chilli
Brown Gravy
BBQ
Tartare Sauce
Cheese
Satay
Senior Menu
65 years & over. Show your Super Gold card or Identity card. All senior breakfast meals are served with your choice of tea or filter coffee add $4.20 for hot chocolate or a barista coffee.
SENIOR SLAM
A combination of one pancake, one egg, one strip of bacon and one sausage. Served with pancake syrup.
SENIOR FRENCH SLAM
A slice of bread (wholegrain or white) dipped in egg batter, with one strip of bacon, one egg and one sausage. Served with pancake syrup.
SENIOR OMELETTE
Egg omelette made with diced bacon, tomato and cheese. Served with your choice of white or wholegrain toast.
SENIOR WAFFLE SLAM
Waffle, egg, strip of bacon and sausage. Served with pancake syrup.
SENIOR CHEESE BURGER
Beef patty with cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and French fries.
SENIOR BLT
The traditional trio. Bacon, lettuce and tomato on toasted bread (wholegrain or white) with mayonnaise. Served with French fries. Add avocado $3
SENIOR BUDGET BREAKFAST
2 eggs, hash browns served with 2 slices of toast (wholegrain or white).
SENIOR FETTUCCINE
Your choice of either carbonara or bolognese with cooked pasta and parmesan cheese. Served with salad and a garlic roll.
SENIOR SNAPPER & CHIPS
Batter fried snapper, served with French fries, salad and tartare sauce.
SENIOR HONEY CHICKEN
Chicken breast marinated in honey glaze sauce, grilled and served with vegetables or salad and your choice of potatoes or French fries.
SENIOR BANGERS & MASH
An ol’ favourite! Sausages with grilled onions and brown gravy served on mashed potatoes with green peas.
SENIOR APRICOT CHICKEN
Chicken breast glazed in apricot marinade, grilled to perfection, topped with your choice of hollandaise or cheese sauce. Served with vegetables or salad and your choice of potatoes or French fries.
SENIOR SIRLOIN STEAK
A delicious 150gram (pre-cooked weight) sirloin steak. Served with vegetables or salad and your choice of potatoes or French fries.
SENIOR CLUB SANDWICH
An all time favourite, toasted bread with mayonnaise, prepared with smoked chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato. Served with French fries.
Desserts
Waffle with Maple Syrup, Cream & Ice-Cream
Bread n Butter Pudding
Brownie a la Mode
Apple Pie
Oreo Waffle with Cream & Ice-Cream
Chocolate Lava Cake
Sticky Date Pudding with Toffee Sauce
Macaroon Brownie
Pancake a la mode
Doughnuts with Ice-Cream Sundaes
Banana Fritter
Hot Fudge Cake
Banana Split
Iced Chocolate Iced Coffee
Oreo Sundae
Soda Pop
Churros Sundae
Chocolate, strawberry, Hot fudge
Smoothie
Berry, Tropical, Mango
milkshake
Chocolate, Banana, Strawberry, Vanilla, Lime, Oreo
Kids Menu
Age 10 and Under
Kids Curly Fries
Kids French Fries
Kids Bangers & Mash
Junior French Toast
Served with egg, bacon & sausage.
Junior Egg Deluxe
Served with egg, hash brown, bacon, sausage & toast.
Junior Grand Slam
Combination of three silver dollar pancakes. Served with egg, bacon & sausage.
Junior Bean Scramble
Baked beans served with scrambled egg, bacon & toast.
Junior Cheese Burger
Served with french fries.
Junior Grilled Cheese
Two slices of cheese on grilled white bread. Served with french fries.
Junior Chicken Nuggets
Chicken nuggets deep fried. Served with french fries.
Junior Hot Dog
Served with french fries.
Junior Fish & Chips
Deep fried Fish bites. Served with french fries.
Kids Desserts & Drinks
Age 10 and Under
Oreo Blender
Vanilla ice cream shake sprinkled with Oreo cookie crumbles.
Junior Hot Fudge Pancake
2 pancakes served with Ice Cream.
Junior Doughnut with Ice-Cream
Junior Churros Sundae
Churros served with your choice of topping (Strawberry, Chocolate or Hot fudge) and Ice Cream.
Orbits of Oreo
One scoop of vanilla ice cream with Oreo cookie crumbles & hot fudge topping.
Junior Smoothie
Berry, Tropical, Mango
Junior Oreo Waffle
with Cream & Ice Cream.
Single Dip Sundae
Chocolate, Hot fudge or Strawberry goodness that will melt in your mouth.
Junior Milk
Junior Hot Chocolate
Soda Pop
milk Shake
Astronomically tasty treats in chocolate, banana, vanilla, or strawberry.
Junior Pancake a la Mode
Two Light Fluffy Pancakes served with Maple Syrup & Vanilla Ice Cream.
Fruity Brust (Drinks)
Sparkling Wines
Lindauer Brut
Lindauer Fraise
White Wines
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc
Villa Maria PB Chardonnay
Clearview Chardonnay
Clearview Pinot Gris
Red Wines
Villa Maria Merlot
Oyster Bay Pinot Noir
Villa Maria Pinot Noir
Barossa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Beer
Corona
Export Gold
Heineken
Lion Red
Speights Gold
RTDs
Jim Beam & Coke
Vodka Apple & Pear
Vodka Lemon & Lime
Shakes & Smoothies
Oreo Shake
Milk Shake
Chocolate, Banana, Strawberry, Vanilla, Lime
Smoothie
Berry, Tropical, Mango
Other Drinks
Lemon, Lime & Bitters
Ginger Beer
Monster Energy Drink
Bundaberg
Passion Fruit, Guava, Tropical Mango
Hot Drinks
Swap for Non Dairy Milk (Soy, Oat) $1.00. Swap for Decaf $1.00
Long/Short Black
Flat White
Latte
Cappuccino
Mochaccino
Sweet Mother's Kitchen
Sweet Mother’s Kitchen draws on New Orleans cooking and folds it into Wellington café culture. Po’ boys, fried chicken, gumbo-style comfort dishes and burgers sit beside tacos and burritos, creating more variety than a conventional burger bar. The Big Easy burger is the direct choice for beef and bun, while a po’ boy offers a better expression of the kitchen’s Southern influence through crisp fillings, soft bread, pickles and lively sauces.
Courtenay Place gives this colourful, close-packed restaurant a useful central position for brunch, lunch or a meal before a film. Curly fries add crunch, and house-baked pies or beignets are worth considering when there is room for something sweet. Vegetarian diners have credible options rather than token substitutions. The menu is broad, so first-time visitors will get more character by choosing a New Orleans-inspired plate instead of defaulting automatically to the most familiar burger.
Address: 5 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Sweet Mother's Kitchen Menu
Served All Day Everyday Until 4pm
Beignets
New Orleans donuts. Great for dunking into your coffee. Served all day
Chocolate filled beignets
Toasted muesli
With toasted Pumpkin and Sunflower Seeds, Berry Compote, Coconut Yoghurt, Banana & Seasonal Fruit
Waffles & French Toast
Waffles
Mixed berry compote, ricotta & maple syrup
Buttermilk fried chicken & syrup
Two plain waffles & syrup
Two plain waffles with chocolate syrup & cream
Waffle hog
Cheddar & jalapeño cornmeal waffle with pulled pork, a poached egg, pickled onion & hollandaise
Pain Perdu
New Orleans style French toast w bacon & maple syrup
Eggs & More
Streaky bacon
Potato hash
Sausage
Hollandaise
Chili beef
Grilled tomato
New Orleans style red beans
Black beans
Creamy mushroom
Creamed spinach
Extra one egg
Flossy's Favourite
Two eggs, potato hash, creamy mushrooms, black beans, hollandaise & sourdough
Big J's Breakfast
Two eggs, potato hash, grilled tomato, bacon, sausages, hollandaise & sourdough
Sides
Piece of toast & butter
Salsa
Hollandaise
Sour cream
Creole
Comeback sauce
Honey mustard
Chipotle mayo
SMK Specialties
Eggs Herbert
Creamed spinach, artichoke, grilled fish, a poached egg, hollandaise on baguette toast
Eggs Bomba
Creamed spinach, artichoke, grilled tomato, a poached egg, hollandaise on baguette toast
Cyco Scramble
Tempeh, mushroom, onion, peppers, artichoke, grilled tomato, black beans, corn tortillas
Huevos Rancheros
Corn tortillas, black beans, grilled cheese, fried eggs + salsa & crema
Breakfast Burrito
Tortilla, scrambled eggs, black beans, cheese + salsa & guacamole
Big Bang Bene
Two pieces Sourdough, Potato hash, Bacon, 2 Poached Egg & Hollandise
Toast & Sandwiches
Toast
baguette, sourdough or gluten-free toast. butter & your choice of either marmalade, honey, or vegemite (extra add ons for $2 each)
Bacon & egg
Toasted baguette
Egg, cheese & tomato
Toasted baguette
'All in one'
Egg, bacon, sausage, tomato & hollandaise. Toasted baguette
Sausage 'n egg
SMK's spicy homemade sausage. Toasted baguette
Small Beginnings
Served 11.30am until close
Hush puppies
accompanied with a mix of Comeback & Cocktail Sauce
SMK cornbread
+ butter
Corn chips
salsa + guacamole
Curly fries
Hastie hot wings
Siracha, Ranch & Celery
Swamp dip
heated spinach, artichoke + cheesy dip corn chips or toasted baguette
Who dat bread
herb, chilli & garlic
Po Boy Sandwiches
Dan boy
tempeh, beetroot & chipotle aioli
Prawn
cornmeal coated
Pulled pork
honey mustard + slaw
BBQ Chicken
Fish
cornmeal coated
Cuban
pulled pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickle, honey mustard, pressed + toasted
Leghorn
Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Swiss Cheese, Pickle, Slaw, Creole & BBQ Sauce
Burgers
Big easy burger
beef patty/ caramelised onions/ cheese/ fried pickle/ bbq sauce/ lettuce + tomato
Muffaletta
olive + pickled veg salad/ grilled artichoke, pepper + eggplant/ Swiss/ green goddess/ chipotle
SMK-Mex
2 X soft tortillas (GF Tortilla + $1)
Fish
spiced grilled fish / slaw/chipotle aioli + lime
Chicken
breast / SMK taco spice, iceberg lettuce, salsa & guacamole
Black bean + feta
iceberg/ salsa + guacamole
Pork belly
Cajun spice/ slaw/honey mustard & pickle onion
Halloumi
guacamole, slaw, cucumber salsa & pickled onion
Burritos
Pulled pork
Grilled chicken
Triple H
Buttermilk fried chicken breast, slaw + Louisiana cocktail sauce
The O.G.EEE
smokey mushroom & tempeh, salad greens, slaw, crema & salsa
'Na' Nachos
GF grilled cheese/ crema/ salsa
Beef + bean chili
Black beans
Salads
Bambam bowl
SMK brown rice & chickpeas / black beans/ salad greens/ pickled carrots/ pumpkin seeds/ beetroot / crema / green goddess
Mother Knows Best salad
Salad Greens, Quinoa, Tomato, Pumpkin Seeds & Tortilla Strips
Straight To The Source
Gumbo
Traditionally cooked Roux with Sausage, Chicken & Rice
Cajun blackened fish
Fish of the day, Remoulade Sauce, Bourbon Mash, Salad Greens
Sirloin Steak (250gm)
SMK garlic butter, curly fries or bourbon mash + salad greens
Seafood chowder
Delicate & creamy -scallops, mussels, fish + prawns
Mad dog ribs
Slow cooked beef short ribs, bourbon mash + salad greens
Prawn Monica Pasta
Fusilli, prawns, cream sauce, green capsicum, celery & onion, Creole spice + Parmesan
Chicken in a basket
Buttermilk fried chicken, curly fries, vinegar slaw- if want it + comeback sauce
Jambalaya
The All time FAV – Chicken, Prawns, Sausage & Rice in a Tomato Based Creole Sauce
Jambalaya with Artichokes
With Artichokes, Capsicum, Roast Eggplant & Rice in a Tomato Based Creole Sauce
The 'Moose' Mac & cheese
spiral pasta, Gruyere + hint of truffle oil
Enchiladas
Corn tortillas, creamy mushrooms + pumpkin+ Creole sauce+ grilled cheese. SMK brown rice + salad greens
RCA ribs
Smothered in SMK's bbq sauce +curly fries Creole aioli
'Send it!' Jerk chicken
Breast in 18 spice marinade -a hint of rum. Grilled in SMK jerk rub, salsa, lime, red beans (ham hock) + rice
Sides & Extras
Red beans & rice
Ham hock
Black beans & rice
veg
Creamed spinach
Bourbon mash
Potato hash
Creamy spinach
Creamy mushrooms
3 piece Buttermilk fried chicken with comeback sauce
Sweet Things
Bananas Foster
A New Orleans favourite. Bananas sautéed in a caramel sauce, flambéed with rum & banana liquor, served with vanilla ice cream
Beignets
New Orleans style donuts (great dunked in coffee)
Chocolate filled beignets
Bread & butter pudding
Old-fashioned goodness served with a Whiskey butterscotch sauce & ice cream
Homemade Pies
Served with cream or yogurt. ADD $2 for ice cream
Apple pie
Sweet mother goodness, fresh apples with cinnamon spice
Banoffee pie
Caramel, banana, custard with cream on top goodness
Key lime pie
Cookie crumb base with a sweet lime mousse- like filling
Pecan and bourbon
Scrumptious toffee flavours with toasted pecans
Peanut butter
A chocolate cookie crust with a chilled, whipped peanut butter filling
Pumpkin pie
Delicately spiced old fashion style
Macaroon & chocolate mousse
Coconut shell with a luscious chocolate filling
All Day Breakfast
8am – 4pm
U-Egg
1 fried/ scramble or poached egg on toast
Waffle and Banana
Rest Of The Day
from 11.30am
Katey's Combo
basket of curly fries with battered chicken or fish bites
Sarah's Big Hair Nachos
corn chips/ black been/ cheese
Chesse ke-sah-dee-uh
flour tortilla and cheese
Cocktails
Mimosa
Bubbles & OJ
The Preacher (SMK's Bloody Maria)
Tequila, Tomato Juice, Oj, Jalapeños, Pickle, Worcestershire, Hot Sauce & SMK Spice Add Bacon $2
Ravishing Rick Rouge (Bloody Mary)
Vodka, Tomato Juice, Hot Sauce & SMK Spice
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, Bubbles & Soda
Malonso
Rum, Apple Juice, Mint, lime & Soda
Pimm's Cup
Gin, Fruity Bits, mint, Lemon & Ginger Ale
Berry Mojito
Tequila, Cointreau, Lime & Sugar
Margarita
Tequila, Cointreau, Lime & Sugar
Hurricane
Rum, OJ, Pineapple Juice & Passionfruit
Espresso Martini
Vodka, Kahlua & Espresso Coffee
Pisco Sour
Pisco, Egg White, Lemon, Lime & Sugar
Kentucky Mule
Bourbon, Ginger Beer, Lime &Mint
Brandy Crusta
Hennessy, Cointreau, Lemon, Bitters & Mint
Jugs
Margarita Jug
Sangria
Red – Red Wine, Brandy, OJ, Soda; White – Pinot Gris, Gin, Sugar Syrup, Tonic; Pink – Rose, RinQuinQuin, Guava, Lemon, Berries, Soda
Boozyshakes
Foxxy Love
Kahlua, Espresso, Chocolate
Mr.Slicey
Vodka, Crème De Menthe, Spearmint, chocolate
Gold Member
Bourbon, Butterscotch Liqueur, Maple
Pickle & Pie
Pickle & Pie interprets the New York delicatessen with a Wellington accent. Pastrami, sauerkraut, mustard, bagels, lox, matzo ball soup and house pickles provide the sharp, savoury flavours that define the kitchen. The Reuben is the natural centrepiece: warm pastrami, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing and sauerkraut layered on caraway rye, with richness checked by tang and spice. Brisket pies and deli fries offer heavier alternatives when a sandwich is not enough.
The Lombard Street room is bright and casual, making it a strong lunch stop for diners who want American food beyond burgers. Sharing a sandwich, pickles and a pie creates more texture than ordering two similar mains, and the counter format keeps a weekday visit easy. Vegetarians should inspect the current menu because soups, salads and seasonal specials change. Save space for a sweet pie when available; baking is part of the restaurant’s identity rather than an afterthought.
Address: 2 Lombard Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Pickle & Pie Menu
Weekend Brunch (All Day)
Available Saturday & Sunday.
NYC FULL STACK
3 fluffy pancakes loaded up w/ white chocolate, brown butter, berry sauce & maple syrup
BEEF KRANSKY LATKES
Beef and jalapeño kransky w/ poached eggs, hot sauce & buttered spinach
SPICY SCRAMBLED EGGS
Soft scrambled eggs, crispy chilli oil, smoky harissa & herbs, served on thick-cut Dough Bakery sourdough. * GF option available
PASTRAMI BENEDICT
Poached eggs on Dough Bakery sourdough w/ buttered spinach, smoked pastrami, caramelized onions & sweet mustard hollandaise
Weekday Brunch (7:00 am - 11:00 am)
Available Monday - Friday.
NYC FULL STACK
3 fluffy pancakes loaded up w/ white chocolate, brown butter, berry sauce & maple syrup
BEEF KRANSKY LATKES
Beef and jalapeño kransky w/ poached eggs, hot sauce & buttered spinach
SPICY SCRAMBLED EGGS
Soft scrambled eggs, crispy chilli oil, smoky harissa & herbs, served on thick-cut Dough Bakery sourdough. * GF option available
FREE RANGE EGGS (YOUR WAY)
On Dough Bakery toasted sourdough w/ pickles & fresh herbs. *GF option available
Lunch (11 am - 4pm)
MATZO BALL SOUP
w/ pulled chicken, bagel & chicken dumpling, served with toasted Dough Bakery rye
WINTER SALAD
Roast pumpkin, candied walnuts, blood orange, halloumi, quinoa & rocket
Deli Sandwiches (11 am - 4pm)
HOT HONEY SCHNITZEL SANDWICH
Chicken schnitzel, cos lettuce, ranch dressing & pickle on Dough Bakery milk loaf
REUBEN SANDWICH
Smoked wagyu pastrami, Swiss cheese sauce, Russian dressing & sauerkraut on Dough Bakery rye. *GF option available
DELI SANDWICH
Talk to the team about what's on offer
Pies
CREAMY MUSHROOM, TRUFFLE & PARMESAN
Served w/ black pepper ketchup, pickles & your choice of confit mash, fries, or salad
BRISKET, PILSNER & SMOKED CHEESE
Served w/ gravy, pickles & your choice of confit mash, fries, or salad
Snacks
DELI FRIES
w/ pastrami ends, gravy, cheese sauce & our homemade pickles. *GF option available
For the Kiddies
GRILLED CHEESE SAMMIE
Served w/ fries
Brunch (All Day)
80g pastrami
caraway latkes
Pickle & Pie Juices
Our homemade juices, made fresh
Green apple, ginger & mint
Carrot, orange & turmeric
Cold Drinks
Sparkling water (750mL)
Six Barrel Soda Cola
Housemade sparkling lemonade
Chilled & sparkling lemon, honey & ginger
Charlie's sparkling feijoa
Something Stronger
Mimosa
Rosemary & berry gin fizz
Pickled bloody Mary
Wine
Prosecco
Sauvignon Blanc
Rose
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Beers
Little Bird 0%
Panhead Pilsner
Panhead Supercharger
Panhead XPA
Emerson's Orange Roughy Hazy
Espresso Coffee
Black
White
Hot chocolate w/ homemade marshmallow
Mocha w/ homemade marshmallow
Iced Coffee
Iced americano
Iced latte
Iced chocolate
Iced mocha
Tea
Noble & Sunday Loose Leaf
~ Cool summer spice ~ Lemon grey ~ English breakfast ~ Plum & strawberry ~ Vanilla sencha (green) ~ Peppermint breeze ~ Chamomile
Lemon, honey & ginger
BurgerFuel Hataitai
BurgerFuel Hataitai delivers the same expansive New Zealand burger menu as its Lower Hutt counterpart, but its neighbourhood setting makes it especially convenient for an easy eastern-suburbs meal. Beef burgers bring familiar combinations of cheese, beetroot, egg, relish and aioli, while free-range chicken and plant-powered fillings broaden the choice. Diners who dislike overloaded burgers can choose a smaller build and let the patty, fresh salad and sauce stay in balance.
The corner location at Moxham Avenue and Taurima Street suits takeaway, a quick dinner or refuelling after sport. Kumara fries provide a sweeter alternative to the standard spud version, and sharing one side keeps a large burger manageable. The group menu also handles varied dietary preferences better than many fast-food counters. Check the branch’s current ordering page before travelling if a limited release is the attraction, because promotional burgers and availability can move quickly.
Address: Corner Moxham Avenue and Taurima Street, Hataitai, Wellington 6021, New Zealand
BurgerFuel Hataitai Menu
Grass Fed Beef
Burgers are made with 100% pure grass fed beef and include fresh salad, relish and BurgerFuel Aioli
American Muscle
Beef, cheddar, pickles, BurgerFuel Mustard; DOES NOT INCLUDE SALAD
C N Cheese
Beef, cheddar, truffle mascarpone, parmesan
Peanut Piston
Beef, peanut satay
Bio Fuel
Beef, free range egg, grated beetroot w/ chia
Ford Freakout
Beef, bacon, avocado
Ring Burner
Beef, bacon, jalapeños, jalapeño sauce, BurgerFuel Chipotle Aioli
Bacon BBQ Roadster
Beef, cheddar, bacon, battered onion rings, BurgerFuel BBQ Sauce
Bastard
Beef, cheddar, bacon, avocado, pineapple, grated beetroot w/ chia
Free Range Chicken
Burgers are made with free range chicken and include fresh salad, relish and BurgerFuel Aioli
Drift Chick
BurgerFuel Fried Chicken, pickles, BurgerFuel Mustard & BurgerFuel Aioli. *DOES NOT INCLUDE SALAD OR RELISH
Bacon Backfire
Grilled chicken, bacon, brie
Burnout
Grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, BurgerFuel Blue Cheese Sauce, BurgerFuel Mustard; DOES NOT INCLUDE BURGERFUEL AIOLI
T-Bird
BurgerFuel Fried Chicken, jalapeños, BurgerFuel Chipotle Aioli & Nashville seasoning
Flame Thrower
Grilled chicken, jalapeños, jalapeño sauce, avocado, BurgerFuel Aioli
Plant-powered
Separately cooked plant-based vegan and vegetarian burgers include salad and relish
VTEC
BurgerFuel Pure Vege patty, vegan cheddar, avocado, pineapple
V-Rod
BurgerFuel Mushroom patty, vegetarian cheddar, truffle mascarpone, raw-grated beetroot w/ chia; CAN BE MADE VEGAN FRIENDLY
Lightweights
Burgers on a smaller wholemeal bun and include fresh salad, relish and BurgerFuel Aioli
Hamburgini
Beef, cheddar, pickles; DOES NOT INCLUDE SALAD
Diablo
Double beef, double cheddar, pickles; DOES NOT INCLUDE SALAD
Bambina
Beef
Chick Chevelle
Grilled chicken tenderloins seasoned w/ sea salt, garlic & rosemary
Chook Royale
Grilled chicken tenderloins seasoned w/ sea salt, garlic & rosemary, pineapple
V-Rod (Lightweight)
BurgerFuel Mushroom patty, vegetarian cheddar, truffle mascarpone, raw-grated beetroot w/ chia; CAN BE MADE VEGAN FRIENDLY
Kids Ink. Meals
Mini bites and small size fries for mini ones and small size guys. Served with BurgerFuel Aioli or tomato sauce
Kids Cheeseburger, or Teeny Choppers, or V-Dub, or Chook Royale Meal
Served with small Spud Fries & small juice
Sides
Make a meal of it with a selection of unique burger supplements served with your choice of BurgerFuel Sauces
Spud Fries
Thick cut potato
Kūmara Fries
Thick cut golden kūmara
Rodders
Crumbed mushroom bites, parmesan cheese, BurgerFuel Aioli; CAN BE MADE VEGAN FRIENDLY
Chicken Fenders
Grilled chicken tenderloins seasoned w/ sea salt, garlic & rosemary; WITH YOUR CHOICE OF BURGERFUEL LEMON AIOLI OR CHIPOTLE AIOLI
Choppers
Southern fried chicken pieces w/ a drizzle of BurgerFuel Aioli & your choice of BBQ sauce or sriracha
Gorilla Burger Leeds St
Gorilla Burger leans into bold, messy combinations built around beef, fried chicken and vegetarian patties. A classic cheeseburger shows the fundamentals through a glossy bun, melted cheese, pickles and a properly savoury sauce, while the more elaborate builds introduce hot seasoning, slaw and richer toppings. Fries and loaded sides fit the same indulgent approach, making this a better stop for a craving-driven meal than for something restrained.
The current branch is listed at 131/133 Cuba Street while retaining the familiar Leeds Street name on the official ordering channel. That puts it within the lively Te Aro dining area and makes it convenient for a casual evening meal. Recent customer feedback is mixed on consistency, so a straightforward burger is the safest way to judge the kitchen, and eating promptly protects the contrast between a hot patty, crisp pickles and soft bun.
Address: 131/133 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Gorilla Burger Leeds St Menu
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THE O.G
ORIGINAL GORILLA! Smashed Beef patty, double cheese, red onion, pickles, ketchup & Gorilla sauce
Beef Burgers
SILVERBACK
Un savoureux steak de bœuf écrasé garni de bacon fumé croustillant, double portion de fromage fondant, avec des rondelle...
THE KONG
CHILLI BILI
Patty de boeuf écrasé, double portion de fromage, jalapeños, oignons rouges et sauce chipotle.
Chicken Burgers
FLYING MONKEY
Fried chicken breast, cheese, shredded iceberg, pickles & Mighty Joe sauce
JUICY MONKEY
Fried chicken breast, grilled pineapple, crispy smoked bacon, pickles, BBQ & Gorilla sauce
SPICY MONKEY
Fried chicken breast, crispy smoked bacon, cheese, red onion, pickles, Dragon's Breath BBQ & Gorilla Sauce...
CHUNKY MONKEY
Morcel de poulet XXL croustillant, laitue iceberg émincée, cornichons et sauce aïoli.
Vegan Burgers
VIRUNGA
Galette végétale, fromage vegan fondant, oignons caramélisés, laitue iceberg croquante râpée, cornichons à la tomate et...
THE O.G VEGE
Galette végétale plant-based, fromage végétalien fondant, rondelles d'oignon rouge, cornichons croquants, ketchup, et no...
Sides
ONION RINGS
with Gorilla sauce
VEGAN BITES
Faux poulet végétalien assaisonné à votre goût, accompagné d'une sauce de votre choix pour personnaliser chaque bouchée.
Gorilla Fried Chicken (reg)
Morceaux de poulet frit croustillants, accompagnés de votre choix de sauce.
Gorilla Fried Chicken (lrg)
*NEW* Fried Chicken Pieces - comes with your choice of sauce
Fries
FRIES
with aioli or vegan aioli
JUNGLE FRIES
Crispy fried bacon bits, pickles & Mighty Joe sauce
VEGAN JUNGLE FRIES
Chilli Cheeseburger Fries
Frites garnies de morceaux de steak haché, fromage fondu doublé, jalapeños épicés et sauce chipotle.
Bacon Cheeseburger Fries
BOTM
BIRRIA FRIES
Side of the Month! Seasoned Fries, covered in Birria beef smothered in sweet & smokey BBQ sauce & topped with housemade...
The Triple B!
Burger of the Month! Smashed Beef patty with double cheese, topped with pulled Birria beef smothered in sweet & smokey...
Dessert
DONUTS
3 fried donuts coated in cinnamon sugar
Ice Cream Sandwich
Wooden Spoon! Shiver Me Timbers - Caramel & Sea salt ice cream sandwiched in dark chocolate cookies
SMOKEY POKEY
Crème glacée onctueuse au caramel et sel de mer, parsemée de morceaux de hokey pokey enrobés de chocolat, dans un petit...
CHOC MINT
Wooden Spoon 230ml Tub Signature chocolate peppermint ice cream with bits of chocolate filled with house-made creme fill...
BROWNIE BATTER
Wooden Spoon 230ml Tub Rich, chocolatey, brownie batter ice cream with a fudge swirl (contains gluten)
BOYSENBERRY CHIP
McDonald's Wellington
McDonald’s Basin Reserve is the utilitarian choice here, valued for familiarity, speed and an exact Adelaide Road location rather than boutique cooking. The core New Zealand menu covers beef burgers, chicken burgers, nuggets, fries and breakfast items, with clear options for smaller appetites. A simple cheeseburger or Quarter Pounder keeps the order focused, while breakfast is useful for travellers and early starts around Newtown and the Basin.
This branch suits takeaway, families seeking predictable choices and diners who need food outside the usual café rhythm. Customisation can reduce heavy sauces or remove unwanted toppings, and ordering fries for immediate eating preserves their texture. The current exact-branch signal supports the Basin Reserve location; confirm service hours directly when timing is critical because overnight access and delivery windows can change independently of the main menu.
Address: 10/18 Adelaide Road, Newtown, Wellington 6021, New Zealand
McDonald's Wellington Menu
Shared Meals
Sunrise Special
Breakfast Share Meal
Meal Steal
Big Choice Deal
Mates Hunger Buster®
Classics Share Meal
Choose Your Own Share Meal
Mega Share Meal
The Family Pack
You Choose Dinner for 2
McChicken® Chomp
Breakfast
Honey Sriracha Massive McMuffin®
Honey Sriracha Big Brekkie Burger
Honey Sriracha Mega Brekkie Wrap®
Mega Brekkie McWrap®
NYC Benedict Bagel®
BLT Bagel
Big Brekkie Beef Burger
Hash Brown
Chicken & Bacon McMuffin®
Chicken McMuffin®
Massive McMuffin®
Bacon & Egg McMuffin®
Sausage & Egg McMuffin®
Sausage McMuffin®
Hotcakes with Butter & Syrup
Massive McMuffin® Hunger Buster
Bagel Hunger Buster
Beef
Big Arch®
Big Mac®
Double Big Mac
Quarter Pounder®
Double Quarter Pounder®
Hamburger
Serious Beef
Almighty Texan BBQ
Chicken & Fish
McCrispy®
McCrispy® Bacon Deluxe
Double McCrispy®
Grilled Chicken Bacon Deluxe
Filet-O-Fish®
McSpicy®
Cheesy Chicken Burger
McChicken®
Double McChicken
Double Filet-O-Fish®
3pc Chicken McWings®
10pc Chicken McBites®
3pc Chicken McNuggets®
6pc Chicken McNuggets®
10pc Chicken McNuggets®
20pc Chicken McNuggets®
Wraps & Salads
Crispy Chicken McWrap®
Grilled Chicken McWrap®
Crispy Chicken Snack Wrap
Grilled Chicken Snack Wrap
Garden Salad
Salad Burger
Sides
3pc Mozzarella Sticks
McHappy Cookies
Fries
Apple Pie
Happy Meal
Apple Slices
Hotcakes with Whipped Butter
Apple & Black Current Fruit Drink
Pump® Mini Water
Desserts
Tim Tam® & Jatz® Inspired McFlurry®
Crème Brûlée Pie
OREO Cookies® McFlurry®
M&M's Minis McFlurry
Hot Fudge Sundae
Strawberry Sundae
Caramel Sundae
Plain Sundae
Choc Top Super Sundae
Soft Serve Cone with CADBURY® FLAKE®
Choc McDip®
Soft Serve Cone.
Condiments
Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce
Honey Sriracha Sauce
Mayonnaise
Sweet 'n' Sour Sauce
Barbeque Sauce
Ketchup
Hotcake Syrup
Whipped Butter
Balsamic Dressing
McCafé Drinks
Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte
Iced Matcha Latte
Matcha Latte
Cappuccino
Flat White
Long Black
Black Tea
Hot Chocolate
English Breakfast Tea
Earl Grey Tea
Green Tea
Peppermint Tea
Latte
Chai Latte
Mocha
Drinks
Coca-Cola®
Coca-Cola® Zero Sugar
Sprite® Zero Sugar
L&P®
Fanta® Orange
Fanta® Raspberry
Frozen Lift®
Frozen Coke®
Frozen Coke® Zero Sugar
Frozen Sprite®
Frozen Lift® McFloat®
Frozen Fanta® Raspberry
Frozen Coke® Raspberry
Frozen L&P®
Frozen L&P McFloat
Subway Wellington
Subway on Dixon Street offers an American fast-food format that is lighter and more customisable than a burger meal. Diners choose the bread, filling, cheese, vegetables and sauce, so the difference between a balanced lunch and a very rich sub comes down to assembly. Steak and cheese, meatball and chicken styles provide the most substantial comfort-food experience, while salad-heavy combinations and wraps give greater freshness.
The Te Aro location is convenient for a quick weekday lunch or takeaway between central-city plans. Toasting adds warmth and texture, but crisp vegetables are best kept simple rather than buried under several competing sauces. Cookies provide the recognisable sweet finish, and a shared side is rarely necessary with a full-sized sub. Check current ingredient availability if a specific bread or filling matters, as fast-moving items can vary through the day.
Address: 13-21 Dixon Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Subway Wellington Menu
Wraps
Korean Style BBQ Steak Wrap
Chicken Classic Grilled Wrap
Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki Grilled Wrap
Chipotle Steak Melt Grilled Wrap
Italian Meatball
Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki
Veggie Delite® with Avo
Chipotle Steak Melt
Chicken Bacon Ranch
Veggie Patty
Honey Mustard Leg Ham
Three Pepper Chicken
Smashed Falafel
Italian B.M.T.®
Chicken Classic
Pork Riblet
Pizza Melt
BBQ Southern Style Chicken
Tuna Mayo
Chicken Strips
Roast Beef
Cookies
Chocolate Chip
Double Chocolate Chip
Oatmeal Raisin
White Chip Macadamia Nut
Chocolate Chip M&M
Toasties
Creamy Garlic Cheese Bread
Smashed Avo on Toast
Creamy Garlic Herb Bread
Ham, Cheese and Tomato Toastie
Snacks
Hot Honey Chicken Tenders
Meatball Mozza Pot
Chipotle Quesadilla
Southern Style Chicken Bites
Frozen Choc Pineapple Bites
Frozen Choc Strawberry Bites
Chips
Copper Kettle Sea Salt 40g
Copper Kettle Wood Fried BBQ 40g
Doritos Cheese Supreme 45g
Original Ready Salted 45g
Thinly Cut Sour Cream & Onion 35g
Bluebird Thinly Cut Ready Salted
Bluebird Thinly Sliced Sour Cream & Chives
Nachos
Nachos Loaded with Chicken Strips
Nachos Loaded with Steak
Nachos
Breakfast
Some items may not be available in all markets. Prices and participation may vary. Plus applicable taxes. See store for details.
Mexican-Style Brekkie Wrap
Spinach & Egg Wrap
BLT with Egg & Cheese
Steak & Egg Brekkie
Classic Ham & Egg
Kids' Pak™
Some items may not be available in all markets. Prices and participation may vary. Plus applicable taxes. See store for details.
Leg Ham Mini Sub
Roast Beef Mini Sub
Veggie Delite® Mini Sub
All Subs
Some items may not be available in all markets. Prices and participation may vary. Plus applicable taxes. See store for details.
Korean Style BBQ Steak Sub
Philly-Style Three-Cheese Steak
Italian Meatball
Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki
Chipotle Steak Melt
Chicken Bacon Ranch
Veggie Delite® with Avo
Veggie Patty
Honey Mustard Leg Ham
Three Pepper Chicken
Smashed Falafel
Italian B.M.T.®
Chicken Classic
Pork Riblet
Pizza Melt
BBQ Southern Style Chicken
Tuna Mayo
Chicken Strips
Roast Beef
Rice Bowls & Salads
Some items may not be available in all markets. Prices and participation may vary. Plus applicable taxes. See store for details.
Chicken Teriyaki
Green Goddess Chicken
Green Goddess Falafel
Japanese-Style Chicken
Korean-Style BBQ Steak
Korean Style BBQ Steak Salad
Italian Meatball
Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki
Veggie Delite® with Avo
Chipotle Steak Melt
Chicken Bacon Ranch
Veggie Patty
Honey Mustard Leg Ham
Three Pepper Chicken
Smashed Falafel
Italian B.M.T.®
Chicken Classic
Pork Riblet
Pizza Melt
BBQ Southern Style Chicken
Tuna Mayo
Chicken Strips
Roast Beef
Drinks
Some items may not be available in all markets. Prices and participation may vary. Plus applicable taxes. See store for details.
Coca-Cola 600mL
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar 600mL
Coca-Cola Vanilla 600mL
Coca-Cola Vanilla Zero Sugar 600mL
Sprite 600mL
Sprite Zero Sugar 600mL
Fanta Orange 600mL
L&P 600mL
Fanta Raspberry 600ml
Coca-Cola Raspberry Zero Sugar 600mL
Coca-Cola 420mL
Sprite 420mL
Fanta Orange 420mL
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar 420mL
Schweppes Classic Ginger Beer 330ml
Pump Water 750mL
Pumped Lime Water 750mL
Mini Pump 400mL
Fuze Tea Peach 500mL
Fuze Tea Lemon 500mL
Powerade Berry Ice 750mL
Powerade Mountain Blast 750mL
Powerade Zero Mountain Blast 750mL
Powerade Blackcurrant 750mL
Powerade Grape 750mL
Powerade Zero Grape 750mL
Celsius Raspberry Peach 330mL
Celsius Mango Lemonade 330mL
V Blue Energy Drink 500mL
Celsius Kiwi Strawberry 330mL
Final Thoughts
Wellington offers several distinct answers to an American-food craving. Burger Liquor and the two BurgerFuel branches concentrate on the structure of a satisfying burger, while Mama Brown and Denny’s expand the experience into diner territory. Sweet Mother’s Kitchen brings Southern character, Pickle & Pie supplies the deli depth of pastrami and rye, and Gorilla Burger favours maximal, sauce-forward combinations.
Choose by mood as much as by menu. A carefully assembled burger is ideal when beef, bun and pickles are the whole point; a Reuben or po’ boy creates more contrast when you want something different. Families may value range and familiarity, whereas central-city diners can prioritise atmosphere and drinks. Confirm the latest menu and exact service period, then order with enough restraint to leave room for the side, shake or pie that gives each restaurant its personality.