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Everyday Eatery sits at the shared entrance to Hamilton Zoo and Waiwhakareke, yet it is designed as a public cafe rather than an amenity reserved for zoo ticket holders. Indoor and outdoor areas make use of the precinct setting, so breakfast, lunch or coffee can be the purpose of the visit in its own right. Tables can be booked and walk-ins are welcome, giving the cafe a straightforward everyday rhythm despite its unusual position beside two major Hamilton attractions.

Breakfast has a playful streak that goes well beyond a standard eggs-and-toast list. Mango-lassi chia and smashed avocado cover lighter starts, while a cured-salmon omelette and mushroom medley add more savoury depth. Coconut-custard French toast takes the sweeter route, and tikka chicken waffles combine spice with a brunch format that is rarely interchangeable with another cafe's version. Together, those dishes show a kitchen willing to move between familiar foundations and more individual combinations.

At lunch, burgers and house-made focaccia toasties create the casual backbone. The burger choices extend across beef, crispy chicken and a vegetable patty, while the toasties range from corned silverside to cashew-satay chicken and salt-roasted beetroot. A lamb naan offers another substantial direction. The weekly Keepers Meal is the menu's most direct link to the neighbouring zoo, drawing inspiration from the people who care for its animals rather than treating the location as decoration alone.

The cafe also stretches beyond daytime service. A private room and function offering provide space for celebrations and group events, while its recurring supper club turns the venue into a booked dinner destination built around a multi-course menu. Dietary symbols on the day menu help guests identify vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free possibilities before ordering. That combination of practical accessibility, distinctive daytime food and occasional evening dining gives Everyday Eatery several reasons for a visit independent of a zoo itinerary.

Address: Hamilton Zoo, 183 Brymer Road, Rotokauri, Hamilton 3289, New Zealand

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Everyday Eatery Hamilton Menu

Eat

free range eggs
$16

poached, scrambled or fried, toasted ciabatta, romesco. (gf*, df*)

mango lassi chia
$18

coconut mango chia pudding, cardamom saffron creme, cinnamon toasted macadamia, coconut chips. (gf, df, veg, n*)

smashed avo
$24

herb smashed avocado, cumin & turmeric toasted sourdough, crumbed halloumi, green chilli mojo, cured egg yolk. (gf*, df*, v)

breakfast sandwich
$19 / add streaky bacon (inside) + $8 / add hashbrown (on the side) + $3.50

coddled egg, pork sausage patty, american cheese, pickled onion, potato butter bun. (gf*, df*)

cured salmon omelette
$24

beetroot cured salmon, duck fat potatoes, dill chive creme fraiche, ginger chilli jam, chickpea crumb. (gf)

eggs bennie
$26 / streaky bacon & spinach, pickled mushroom & crispy kale, or beetroot cured salmon & lemon dill creme fraiche + $2

house made english muffin, poached eggs, hollandaise. (gf*) with streaky bacon & spinach or pickled mushroom & crispy kale or beetroot cured salmon & lemon dill creme fraiche + 2

coconut custard french toast
$23

oven-baked brioche in coconut custard, peanut butter gel, white chocolate crumb, snickers creamsicle.

mushroom medley
$24

harissa sauteed mushrooms, sweet potato skordalia, feta whip, crispy kale, maple candied walnut. (df, gf, veg)

tikka chicken waffles
$26

potato & herb waffle, seared tikka chicken, apple labneh, mint chutney, tandoori hot honey, crispy shallots.

lamb naan
$26

kasundi braised lamb shoulder, garlic naan, herb labneh, curried banana chutney, cauliflower crisps, poached egg, herb oil. (df*)

ham & egg
$26

seared ham steak, jalapeno pineapple salsa, swiss cheese, fried egg, potato chive gratin, black garlic confit. (gf)

bowl of fries
$10

with tomato sauce (gf, df, v)

Burgers & Fries

prime beef burger
$26

prime beef patty, red onion, dill pickle chip, american cheese, chorizo whiskey jam, burger sauce. (gf*, df*)

crispy crumbed fried chicken
$26

red onion, dill pickle chip, cos lettuce, chilli lime curd, cacio e pepe aioli. (gf*, df*)

veggie burger
$26

plant based patty, red onion, dill pickle chip, pickled cabbage, dehydrated cauliflower, kasundi, vegan mayo. (v, vegan*, n*)

lamb dog
$26

lamb sausage hot dog, pretzel roll, turmeric pickled cabbage, garlic confit labneh, onion bhaji crumb

Toasties

on house-made focaccia

corned silverside
$15.50

smoked white sauce, pickled cabbage, swiss cheese, mustard.

cashew satay
$15.50

roast chicken, herb & cheddar cream cheese, pickled onion.

salt-roasted golden beetroot
$15.50

pickled mushroom, pickle herb gribiche, vegan feta. (veg)

Keepers Meal

keepers meal
$18

a weekly special inspired by the awesome humans that take care of all, big and small, here at the Hamilton Zoo. ask the team for more details.

Extras

add any of these items onto your meal.

hash brown
$3.50
halloumi
$6
grilled tomato
$6
streaky bacon
$8
free range egg
$4
wholemeal bread
$3
ciabatta
$3
cumin sourdough
$3
relish
$2
avo smash
$6
hollandaise
$2
butter
$1

Kids Menu

14 per kids meal. every kids meal comes with a drink: mill orchard range orange, apple, blackcurrant or boysenberry. (v = vegetarian | veg = vegan | gf = gluten free | df = dairy free | * = can be)

coconut french toast
$14

white chocolate crumb, chocolate sauce | (v)

penne pasta
$14

basil tomato pasta sauce, parmesan cheese | (gf*, df*)

ham + cheese toastie
$14

white bread, mayo, fries

chicken nuggets
$14

4 nuggets, fries, tomato sauce | (df)

Rocket Coffee

S | L

short black, long black
S $5
americano
L $5
piccolo
S $5.50
flat white, cappuccino
S $5.50 / L $6
latte
S $5.50 / L $6

Noble and Sunday Tea

5

english breakfast
$5

a hearty blend deisgned to comfort and savour. full-bodied with a brisk, smooth finish

classic earl grey
$5

an exquisite sri lankan tea imbued with southern italian bergamot oil. a floral, bright and elegant brew

rooibos tisane: orange sky (no caffeine)
$5

a naturally sweet, aromatic blend with a beautiful balance of sweet east coast orange and cinnamon bits

herbal: ginger limoncello (no caffeine)
$5

a zesty lemon ginger infused with lemongrass and notes of cinnamon, rosemary and cloves

Juice + Soft Drinks + Other Treats

juice
$5

apple, orange, pineapple

mill orchard
$4

apple, blackcurrant, orange, boysenberry

phoenix
$6

apple, orange & mango; apple, mango, orange & passionfruit; apple & feijoa

karma drinks
$6

gingerella, karma cola, lemmy lemonade, raspberry lemonade

Smoothies

banana berry
$14

mixed berries, yoghurt, maple syrup

tropical
$14

pineapple, coconut milk, coconut cream, maple syrup

green
$14

spirulina, banana, pineapple, vanilla, coconut water, yoghurt

Cocktails

mimosa
$14

prosecco topped with fresh orange juice

aperol spritz
$18

aperol, prosecco, blood orange soda

strawberry collins
$18

dry gin, strawberry puree, fresh lemon

Gin & Tonics

w/ fever tree tonic water

haymans gin
$10
scapegrace gin
$12.50
botanist gin
$15

Beers

heineken
$10

5%

corona
$10

4.6%

waikato draught
$9

4%

reggies lager
$12

4.7%

Wines

jk14 ‘ombra de vin’ prosecco
Glass $12 / Bottle $55

NV | veneto, italy

greywacke sauvignon blanc
Glass $13 / Bottle $60

2023 | marlborough

decibel ‘giunta’ pinot gris
Glass $12 / Bottle $54

2022 | marlborough

mishas ‘the soloist’ rose
Glass $14 / Bottle $63

2023 | central otago

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