Black Doris occupies the ground floor of the PwC Building on Wellington's waterfront, serving the weekday rhythm from early coffee through breakfast, brunch and lunch. Supreme Coffee and a focus on nearby food and drink producers give the cafe a distinctly local frame, while reservations, function space and catering make it useful for more than a quick stop around the quay.
Breakfast ranges from simple eggs on toast to more composed plates. Peanut butter toast brings together banana, coconut and maple syrup, while the house hash can be paired with salmon, bacon or spinach. Eggs Benedict, granola and a sweet waffle broaden the choice, and the full grill gathers eggs, bacon, potato, sausage, tomato, mushrooms and toast for a more substantial start.
Lunch carries a strong Vietnamese thread. Bún thịt nướng combines pork, rice vermicelli, peanuts, spring roll and pickled daikon, while kuy teav sets barbecue pork and prawns in a rice-noodle broth. Tamarind tofu salad offers a meat-free route through the same sweet, sour and savoury territory, and fish-sauce chicken wings or the mixed Vietnamese platter suit the table that wants to share.
There are familiar cafe choices around that core, including a pulled-pork grilled cheese with fries, pork-belly salad and pâté with pickles and toast. Together with coffee, local beer, wine and spirits, those options let Black Doris shift easily from a morning meeting to a relaxed lunch. Its catering and function service extends the same broad menu beyond the everyday dining room.
Address: Ground Floor, PwC Building, 10 Waterloo Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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