The Gipsy Moth sits in Auckland Airport's Domestic Terminal before security, giving travellers a proper place to pause without first entering the departure area. Its operator frames the room as an easygoing slice of metropolitan Auckland, with a down-to-earth neighbourhood feel that softens the pace of an airport visit. Daily trading from early morning through the evening makes it useful across several kinds of journey.
Breakfast is more than a cabinet snack stop. Recent visitors have found cooked breakfast choices alongside ham-and-cheese croissants and coffee, making the venue practical for both a seated start and a quicker bite before check-in. Tables that can accommodate travellers and their luggage add an important layer of comfort when there is time to eat rather than carry food to the gate.
Later in the day, the published menu description stretches from hearty burgers to fresh salads. That gives lunch a useful contrast between something substantial and a lighter plate, while the operator's current search for a sous chef confirms that the food is supported by an active kitchen. Fries and other casual accompaniments keep the offer grounded in familiar airport dining rather than turning it into an overly formal stop.
Coffee remains relevant throughout the day, while beer, wine, spirits and cocktails make a longer lunch possible when travel plans allow. Air New Zealand specifically points domestic passengers towards The Gipsy Moth for wine or beer with a meal. Because the venue is before security, it also works for people meeting arriving travellers or sharing a meal with someone who is not flying.
Address: Domestic Terminal, Auckland Airport, Māngere, Auckland 2022, New Zealand
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The Gipsy Moth Menu
All Day Menu
Available from 11am. V – vegetarian, NGA – no gluten added, NGO – no gluten optional, DFO – dairy free optional. Kitchen is not an allergen-free zone. +2% surcharge on credit card and contactless payments.
Panko & Parmesan Crumbed Cauliflower
green goddess dressing, rocket
Salt & Pepper Squid
sesame & chilli salt, aioli
Pork Belly Bites
ginger caramel dressing, fresh chilli, peanuts
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
chicken thigh bites, Frank’s hot sauce or ranch dressing
Chicken Wings
½ doz, coated in your choice of BBQ OR Frank’s hot sauce
Chargrilled Broccoli
carrot cashew hummus, pumpkin seed crunch, maple
Green Goddess Bowl
beetroot & tapioca patty, quinoa, greens, seeds, toasted coconut, green goddess dressing. ADD grilled chicken OR halloumi 7.0
Caesar Salad
cos lettuce, croutons, bacon, parmesan, poached egg, anchovy dressing. ADD pulled chicken 8.0
Beef Nachos
corn chips, beans, mozzarella, sour cream, jalapeño
Fish & Chips
beer battered fish, fries, tartare
Brisket Mac & Cheese
BBQ pulled brisket, macaroni, parmesan, panko crumb
Beef Burger
brisket patty, caramelised onion, lettuce, cheddar cheese, pickles, aioli, fries
Fried Chicken Burger
chicken thigh, bacon, lettuce, pickles, ranch, fries. ADD buffalo hot sauce 1.0
Gipsy Club Sandwich
grilled chicken breast, bacon, lettuce, mayo, tomato, pickles, cheddar cheese. ADD fries 5.0. SWAP grilled halloumi V
Loaded Fries
shredded chicken OR pulled brisket with mozzarella, gravy and jalapeno
Fries
served with aioli OR tomato sauce
Breakfast Menu
Available until 12pm. V – vegetarian, NGA – no gluten added, NGO – no gluten optional, DFO – dairy free optional.
Naked Breakfast
eggs your way, sourdough. ADD streaky bacon 8.0, potato rosti 6.0, pork sausage 8.0, beans 5.0, spinach 4.5, portobello mushroom 8.0, smoked salmon 9.0, NGA bread 2.0
Chilli Scramble
chilli oil, eggs, spring onion, salsa verde, crispy shallots on sourdough
Pilots Breakfast
eggs your way, bacon, rosti, portobello mushroom, pork sausage, house made beans on sourdough
Gipsy Eggs Benedict
bacon, poached eggs, sourdough, hollandaise. SWAP mushroom 1.0, smoked salmon 2.0, brisket 2.0
Mushroom Bruschetta
grilled mushroom, salsa verde, basil pesto, poached egg, parmesan, focaccia
Pizza
6 inch. Available from 11am.
Margherita Pizza
cherry tomato, mozzarella, basil pesto
Southern Fried Chicken Pizza
baby spinach, caramelised onion, mozzarella, roast pepper, ranch, chilli
Little Travellers
10 years and under. $14.0 each. All kids meals include a drink and ice cream scoop. Choose your drink — super fluffy OR juice pack OR soft drink. Choose your ice cream — vanilla OR chocolate. NGO – no gluten optional, DFO – dairy free optional.
Fried Chicken
fries, tomato sauce
Fish 'n Chips
battered fish, chips, tomato sauce
Cheeseburger
beef patty, cheese, fries
Loaded Fries
cheese, gravy
Toasties
grilled chicken, bacon, lettuce, mayo
Breakfast Menu (Combined)
Available from 6am – 2pm. V vegetarian | VO vegetarian optional | VG vegan | VGO vegan optional | NGA no gluten added | NGO no gluten optional | DF dairy free | DFO dairy free optional.
Eggs benedict
Poached eggs, sourdough, hollandaise | NGO. add bacon or mushrooms +1. add smoked salmon or pulled brisket +2
Naked breakfast
Eggs your way, sourdough | V/NGO
Pilot’s breakfast
Eggs your way, bacon, house-made beans, rosti, portobello mushroom, pork sausage, sourdough | NGO
Chilli scramble
Chilli oil, eggs, spring onion, salsa verde, crispy shallots, sourdough | V/NGO
Smashed avocado
Crumbled feta, crispy vale, fresh salsa, sourdough | V/NGO
Fries
Aioli or tomato sauce | V
Lunch Menu
Available from 11am. V vegetarian | VO vegetarian optional | VG vegan | VGO vegan optional | NGA no gluten added | NGO no gluten optional | DF dairy free | DFO dairy free optional.
Beef burger
Brisket patty, caramelised onion, lettuce, Swiss cheese, pickles, aioli, fries
Fried chicken burger
Lettuce, bacon, pickles, ranch, fries
Chicken wings (6)
Choose classic BBQ sauce or Frank’s hot sauce
Club sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, lettuce, bacon, tomato, pickles, mayo, Swiss cheese. swap grilled halloumi V +5.5. add fries
Margherita pizza
Cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil pesto | V
Caesar salad
Cos, bacon, croutons, parmesan, soft-boiled egg. add pulled chicken +7
Green goddess bowl
Beetroot & tapioca patty, quinoa, greens, seeds, toasted coconut, green goddess dressing | V/NGO/DFO. add grilled chicken or halloumi +7
Brisket mac & cheese
Smokey BBQ pulled brisket, parmesan, rocket
Loaded fries
Mozzarella, gravy, jalapeño | NGA/DFO. choose chicken or BBQ brisket
Afternoon & Evening Menu – Small Items
V vegetarian | VO vegetarian optional | VG vegan | VGO vegan optional | NGA no gluten added | NGO no gluten optional | DF dairy free | DFO dairy free optional.
Panko & parmesan crumbed cauliflower
Green goddess dressing, rocket | V
Chicken wings (6)
Choose classic BBQ or Frank’s hot sauce
Brisket mac & cheese
Smokey BBQ pulled brisket, parmesan, rocket
Margherita pizza (6 inch)
Cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil pesto | V
Southern fried chicken pizza (6 inch)
Baby spinach, caramelised onion, mozzarella, roast peppers, ranch
Fries
Aioli or tomato sauce | V
Buttermilk fried chicken
Chicken thigh, Frank’s hot sauce or ranch
Pork belly bites
Ginger caramel dressing, peanuts, chilli | NGA
Salt & pepper squid
Sesame, chilli salt, aioli | NGA
Loaded mixed platter
BBQ chicken wings, crispy pork belly bites, salt & pepper squid, fries
Afternoon & Evening Menu – Large Items
V vegetarian | VO vegetarian optional | VG vegan | VGO vegan optional | NGA no gluten added | NGO no gluten optional | DF dairy free | DFO dairy free optional.
Beef burger
Brisket patty, caramelised onion, lettuce, Swiss cheese, pickles, aioli, fries
Fried chicken burger
Lettuce, bacon, pickles, ranch, fries
Gipsy club sandwich
Lettuce, bacon, mayo, tomato, chicken, pickles, Swiss cheese. swap grilled halloumi V +5.5. add fries
Caesar salad
Cos, croutons, bacon, parmesan, soft-boiled egg. add pulled chicken +7
Loaded fries
Mozzarella, gravy, jalapeño | NGA/DFO. choose chicken or BBQ brisket
Fish & chips
Beer-battered fish, fries, tartare
Beef nachos
Corn chips, beans, mozzarella, jalapeño, sour cream | NGA/DFO
Champagne + Sparkling
ORIGIN | FLUTE | BTL
Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut
France
Moët & Chandon Impérial Rosé
France
Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut Mini 200mL
France
Cloudy Bay Pelorus Brut
Marlborough
Bottles & Cans
Heineken
Heineken 0.0%
Export Gold
Export 33
Refreshments
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar
Sprite
L&P
Dry Lemonade
Schweppes
Tea & Coffee
Flat White
Latte
Chai Latte
Long Black
Wine (Beverage Menu)
Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut
France | Flute 23.0; Btl 110.0
Moët & Chandon Impérial Rosé
France | Btl 135.0
Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut Mini 200mL
France | Btl 39.0
Cloudy Bay Pelorus Brut
Marlborough | Flute 17.0; Btl 75.0
Beer + Cider (Beverage Menu)
Heineken
On Tap
Heineken Silver Low Carb
On Tap
Heineken 0.0%
On Tap
Tiger
On Tap
Refreshments (Beverage Menu)
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar
Sprite
L&P
Tea & Coffee (Beverage Menu)
Flat White
Latte
Chai Latte
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Against typical prices in Auckland
- Fish and chips Typical in Auckland: $28.45 $14.00
- Chicken burger Typical in Auckland: $27.00 $29.90
- Margherita pizza Typical in Auckland: $26.00 $16.00
- Eggs benedict Typical in Auckland: $24.50 $25.00
- Smashed avocado Typical in Auckland: $25.00 $23.50
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