Auckland’s cafe culture stretches well beyond a flat white and a cabinet slice. The city’s neighbourhood kitchens turn breakfast into a proper meal, while specialist bakers make doughnuts, bagels and delicate pastries reason enough to cross town. An early coffee in Grey Lynn feels very different from a leisurely brunch beside the water on the North Shore, and both have their pleasures.
For a relaxed morning, think about the food you want as much as the suburb. Some kitchens build their menus around eggs, greens and carefully made coffee; others lean into bold flavours, substantial lunch plates or the smell of fresh baking. The difference matters when one person wants a substantial savoury dish and another is happier with a sweet treat. A cafe with a broad all-day menu suits a mixed group, while a bakery counter is ideal when you want something excellent without settling in for a long meal.
Menus and service periods change, particularly between weekdays and weekends. Check the restaurant’s current offering before travelling for a particular dish, and ask about ingredients if allergies matter. If you are planning a group outing, consider whether everyone wants a full cooked meal or whether coffee and something from the cabinet will be enough. Across Auckland, a quick coffee break can easily become a memorable breakfast, lunch or afternoon treat.
Ozone Coffee Roasters
Ozone’s airy Grey Lynn roastery makes the coffee feel central without asking the kitchen to play second fiddle. You can watch the room move between quick espresso stops and unhurried breakfasts, with the industrial setting giving a generous table a little more breathing space. Its daytime menu has the same confident, contemporary character as the coffee programme: familiar brunch ingredients, assembled with more curiosity than a standard eggs-on-toast order.
The current breakfast offering ranges from a sourdough crumpet with ricotta and rosemary honey to field mushrooms and smoked-fish kedgeree. Ozone spaghetti on toast is the playful option for someone who wants a proper savoury meal, while eggs Benedict on bubble-and-squeak cakes feels reassuringly substantial. There is also a bakery counter for a lighter stop. The range makes Ozone useful when one person wants a meticulously brewed coffee and another wants to make breakfast the main event.
Address: 1/18 Westmoreland Street West, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021
Ozone Coffee Roasters Menu
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Breakfast
(gif) Gluten intolerant friendly; (vf) Vegan friendly; (v) Vegetarian; (df) Dairy free; (n) Nuts; (sf) Shellfish; (f) Fish. All extras will be charged as sides. Additional allergen information available on request. All dishes may contain traces of any of the allergens listed.
Southland oat granola, Otis Oat M!lk & seasonal fruit
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Porridge, oat milk with seasonal fruit
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Chia pudding, summer fruits, buckwheat banana chip
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Sourdough crumpet, whipped ricotta, rosemary honey, seasonal fruit, bacon
(veg on request)
Northland banana bread
(gif) (vf); Choice to add: Salted butter 2, Seasonal jam 2, Hazelnut butter (n) 2, Kiwifruit marmalade 2
Cheddar cornbread w chilli butter
(v) (gif); add two eggs any style 5; add soft scrambled eggs 6
Ozone spaghetti on toast, smoked onion butter, fried egg, aged gouda
(v); add sausage 6
Field mushrooms on toast, fermented chilli, pickled onion, aged Mercer Gouda, house crème fraîche
(v) (vegan on request); add poached egg 3
Smoked fish kedgeree w poached egg, labneh, salsa verde & kumara crunch
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Breakfast – Eggs
(gif) Gluten intolerant friendly; (vf) Vegan friendly; (v) Vegetarian; (df) Dairy free; (n) Nuts; (sf) Shellfish; (f) Fish. All extras will be charged as sides.
Two eggs on house sourdough
(v); House seeded rye 1; House gluten free (gif) 2; Soft scrambled eggs 2
Omelette house-made feta, mushrooms, greens, sourdough toast
(gif on request) (v); add smoked Mt Cook alpine salmon (f) 7
Eggs Benedict on bubble ‘n’ squeak cakes w hollandaise
With a choice of: House cured Mt Cook Salmon (f), Bacon, Fermented chili mushroom (v), Little River halloumi (v)
Breakfast – Sides
(gif) Gluten intolerant friendly; (vf) Vegan friendly; (v) Vegetarian; (df) Dairy free; (n) Nuts; (sf) Shellfish; (f) Fish. All extras will be charged as sides.
Spiced roast pumpkin, lemon coconut yoghurt, coriander, coffee walnuts
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Seasonal greens, preserved lemon butter
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Organic Kelmarna garden salad greens, acidulated dressing
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Field mushrooms, fermented chilli
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Streaky bacon
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House cured Mt Cook alpine salmon
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Little River halloumi, salsa verde
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Pork & fennel sausage, house-made ketchup
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Hash brown
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Tempura eggplant, sourdough chilli glaze, sauerkraut salt, spring onion
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Hand-cut chips w preserved salt & smoked potato aioli
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Weekend
(gif) Gluten intolerant friendly; (vf) Vegan friendly; (v) Vegetarian; (df) Dairy free; (n) Nuts; (sf) Shellfish; (f) Fish. All dishes may contain traces of any of the allergens listed. All extras will be charged as sides. Additional allergen information available on request.
Southland oat granola, Otis Oat M!lk & seasonal fruit
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Chia pudding, summer fruits, buckwheat banana chip
(gif) (vf) (n)
Northland banana bread
(gif) (vf); Choice to add: Salted butter 2, Seasonal jam 2, Hazelnut butter (n) 2, Kiwifruit marmalade 2
Cheddar cornbread w chilli butter
(gif) (v); add two eggs any style 5; add soft scrambled eggs 6
Two eggs on house sourdough
(v); House seeded rye 1; House gluten free (gif) 2; Soft scrambled eggs 2
Ozone spaghetti on toast, smoked onion butter, fried egg, aged gouda
(v); add sausage 6
Smoked fish kedgeree w poached egg, labneh, salsa verde & kumara crunch
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Spicy Chilaquiles, aged gouda, avocado cream, fried egg
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Halloumi fritters, leek labneh, salad, dukkah
(v) (n)
Eggs Benedict on bubble ‘n’ squeak cakes w hollandaise
with a choice of: Cured Mt Cook alpine salmon (f), Bacon, Little River halloumi (v), Field mushrooms, fermented chilli (v)
Field mushrooms on toast, fermented chilli, pickled onion, aged Mercer Gouda, house crème fraiche
(v) (vf on request); Add poached egg 3
Ric’s Braised Awatoru venison mince on focaccia w piccalilli & aged gouda
add poached egg 3
Weekend – Ozone Breakfast
Two eggs any style on sourdough w bacon & sausage, chilli mushrooms, hash brown & house-made ketchup
Weekend – Veggie Breakfast
Two eggs any style on sourdough w local greens, chilli mushrooms, Little River halloumi & hash brown
(v); add soft scrambled eggs 2
Weekend – Sides
(gif) Gluten intolerant friendly; (vf) Vegan friendly; (v) Vegetarian; (df) Dairy free; (n) Nuts; (sf) Shellfish; (f) Fish.
Spiced roast pumpkin, lemon coconut yoghurt, coriander, coffee walnuts
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Seasonal greens, preserved lemon butter
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Organic Kelmarna garden salad greens, acidulated dressing
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Field mushrooms, fermented chilli
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Streaky bacon
(gif) (df)
House cured Mt Cook salmon
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Little River halloumi, salsa verde
(v) (gif)
Pork & fennel sausage, house-made ketchup
(gif) (df)
Hash brown
(vf) (gif)
Tempura eggplant, sourdough chilli glaze, sauerkraut salt, spring onion
(v) (df)
Hand-cut chips w preserved salt & smoked potato aioli
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Weekend – Sweet treats
Gluten free pancake, brown butter cream, seasonal citrus, banoffee syrup, confit orange skin
(gif) (v); add bacon 10
Lunch
(gif) Gluten intolerant friendly; (vf) Vegan friendly; (v) Vegetarian; (df) Dairy free; (n) Nuts; (sf) Shellfish; (f) Fish. All extras will be charged as sides. Additional allergen information available on request. All dishes may contain traces of any of the allergens listed.
Chia pudding, summer fruits, buckwheat banana chip
(gif) (vf) (n)
Sourdough crumpet, whipped ricotta, rosemary honey, seasonal fruit, bacon
(veg on request)
Ajo Blanco market fish, herb salad, kumara crisps
(f) (n) (df)
Mt Cook alpine salmon tostada, blood orange, avocado cream, coriander, chives
(f)
Field mushrooms on toast, fermented chilli, pickled onion, aged Mercer gouda, house crème fraîche
(v) (vegan on request); add poached egg 3
Lamb neck ragu, house-made pappardelle, aged cheese, crispy leek
Caesar salad, grilled chicken, cos lettuce, dried bacon, aged rind emulsion, poached egg, sourdough croutons
(gif upon request)
Braised pork belly, labneh, harissa, capsicum, salad, house-made flatbread
Smoked fish kedgeree w poached egg, labneh, salsa verde & kumara crunch
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Eggs Benedict on bubble ‘n’ squeak cakes w hollandaise
with a choice of: Cured Mt Cook alpine salmon (f), Bacon, Little River halloumi (v), Field mushrooms, fermented chilli (v)
Lunch – On Toast
(gif) Gluten intolerant friendly; (vf) Vegan friendly; (v) Vegetarian; (df) Dairy free; (n) Nuts; (sf) Shellfish; (f) Fish.
Green pea, courgette & herb smash, house-made ricotta, pickled egg, coffee walnuts, burnt lemon, toasted rye bread
(v) (gif on request) (vegan on request)
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, pickles, pickled radish, dill & sourdough toast
(gif on request)
Lunch – Sides
(gif) Gluten intolerant friendly; (vf) Vegan friendly; (v) Vegetarian; (df) Dairy free; (n) Nuts; (sf) Shellfish; (f) Fish. All extras will be charged as sides.
Spiced roast pumpkin, lemon coconut yoghurt, coriander, coffee walnuts
(gif) (vf) (n)
Organic Kelmarna garden salad greens, acidulated dressing
(gif) (vf)
House cured Mt Cook alpine salmon
(gif) (f) (df)
Seasonal greens, preserved lemon butter
(gif) (v)
Pork & fennel sausage, house-made ketchup
(gif) (df)
Hash brown
(vf) (gif)
Streaky bacon
(gif) (df)
Tempura eggplant, sourdough chilli glaze, sauerkraut salt, spring onion
(v) (df)
Hand-cut chips w preserved salt & smoked potato aioli
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Kids Menu – Food
Only available for those under 12 years of age. (gif) Gluten intolerant friendly; (v) Vegetarian.
Toast with jam, honey or hazelnut butter
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Spaghetti & cheese
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Kids pancake, yoghurt & jam or honey
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Seasonal slider & fries
Kids Menu – Drinks
Only available for those under 12 years of age.
Smoothies
Banana; Berry
Juice
Orange; Apple
Hot Chocolate
Fluffy
with house-made vanilla marshmallow
Filter
Aeropress
Brazil: Cachoeira da Grama
Yellow Bourbon, Pulped Natural. Roasted hazelnuts dipped in sticky toffee fill the cup, before shifting into dark chocolate on the finish and walnut on the aftertaste for a sweet, smooth, easy drinking coffee.
Costa Rica: Don Joel
Villa Sarchi, Yellow Honey. Full of fruit sweetness, this coffee starts with lemon and lime before a soft mashup of orange and tinned peaches rolls in.
Colombia: Popayan
Mixed, Washed. Juicy flavours of tangerine and stone-fruits combined with caramel, and a hint of cacao nibs and sugar cane in the finish.
West Coast Cocoa & Chai
Deluxe Chocolate
Peppermint Chocolate
Mayan Chilli Chocolate
Caramel Chocolate
Webster’s Tea
We’re unable to offer refills on our teas.
English breakfast
Earl grey
Sencha
Peppermint
Cocktails
Mimosa
Paradise prosecco, orange juice
Ozone Bloody Mary
Black Collar vodka, tomato, rhubarb chillis, lemon
Virgin Mary
Tomato, rhubarb chillis, lemon
Espresso Martini
Black Collar chocolate vodka and Our House espresso
Beer
Sawmill beer on tap
Hazy Pale Ale; Pilsner
Beer Beer
Garage Project 4.8%
Birdseye Hazy IPA
Parrot Dog 5.8%
Nimble Pale Ale
Sawmill 2.5%
Wine
150ml / bottle
Q Pinot Gris
Waitaki Vally, New Zealand, 2022
Deep Down Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, New Zealand, 2022
Odyssey Estate Chardonnay
Gisborne, New Zealand, 2022
Soft Drinks
Karma Cola
Karma Cola sugar free
Hibiscus Lemonade
Duo Eatery
Duo gives a Birkenhead brunch a distinctly lively edge. The room is polished but easy-going, and the daytime menu moves between bright, sharp flavours and dishes made for a slower weekend table. It is a good address when ordinary cafe staples feel too predictable, particularly if your group enjoys sharing a couple of contrasting plates rather than ordering identical breakfasts.
Drowned eggs bring toasted baguette into an umami-rich chicken broth, while raw fish on toast gets lift from horseradish mayonnaise. For something richer, consider the spicy nduja hash or merguez shakshuka; bruléed custard loaf with poached pear and macadamia moves in a sweeter direction. Recent diners continue to single out the drowned eggs, though busy periods can bring a wait. Allow time to enjoy the meal rather than treating Duo as a hurried coffee stop.
Address: 138 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead, Auckland 0626
Duo Eatery Menu
Brunch
Served 7am - 2pm 7 days a week. Allergen key: D [no dairy added only on request], NGA [no gluten added only on request], N [nut free], V [vegetarian], V+ [vegan option only on request]. A 1.25% surcharge applies to all paywave & credit card transactions.
Housemade Granola
thick vanilla yoghurt, stewed rhubarb with almond butter & housemade granola [V]
Eggs Your Way
poached, fried or scrambled eggs on grilled sourdough with housemade chutney [D] [NGA] [N] [V]
Drowned Eggs
scrambled eggs, umami chicken broth, fried shallots, chili oil & toasted baguette [D] [NGA] [N]
Smashed Avo
smashed avocado, feta, fresh herbs on grilled sourdough [D] [NGA] [N] [V] [V+]. Add poached egg + 4
Butternut on Toast
roasted butternut, buffalo curd, dukkah, herbs on grilled sourdough [D] [NGA] [N] [V] [V+]
Merguez Shakshuka
egg poached in braised merguez and tomato ragout with feta, mint and toasted baguette [D] [NGA] [N]
Bene
two poached eggs & hollandaise on grilled sourdough with your choice of bacon, halloumi or citrus cured salmon gravlax [NGA] [N] [V]. Potato rosti instead of sourdough + 3
The Duo
two poached eggs on grilled sourdough with bacon, mergeuz sausage, mushrooms, avocado, crispy potatoes & housemade chutney [D] [NGA] [N]. Scrambled eggs instead of poached eggs + 3
Raw Fish on Toast
market fish tartare with horseradish mayo on grilled sourdough [D] [NGA] [N]
Raw Wagyu Beef on Toast
raw wagyu beef tartare with mac sauce on grilled sourdough [D] [NGA] [N]
Bruleed Custard Loaf
bruleed custard soaked brioche with poached pear, macadamia and vanilla mascarpone [V]. Add a slice of bacon + 4
Spicy 'Nduja Hash
crispy potatoes, spicy 'nduja, romesco & herbs with a fried egg [D] [NGA]
Ploughmans Plate
pork rillette, cured ham, cheddar, pickled egg, herb salad, courgette pickles, tarragon mustard & warm baguette with whipped butter [D] [N]
Wellness Salad
your choicse of salmon gravlax, halloumi or confit mushrooms on garden leaves, herbs with avocado, pickled radish, quinoa, za'atar & cashew cream [D] [NGA] [V] [V+]
Mushroom Pappardelle
confit oyster & button mushrooms with housemade papparedelle pasta & poached egg [N]
Smash Burger
wagyu smash patty, cheese, iceberg, pickles, secret sauce, housemade milk bun & fries [N]
Brunch - Add Ons
Poached or Fried Egg
Scrambled Egg
Akaroa Salmon Gravlax
Mergeuz Sausage
Halloumi / Bacon / Potato Rosti
Mushrooms / Crispy Potatoes / Avocado
Dusties' Sourdough / Housemade GF Loaf
Hollandaise / Chutney / Aioli
Brunch - Sides
Salt & Pepper Fries with Aioli
Garden Leaves with Verjuis Dressing
Dinner - Snacks
Everything is also available individually.
Raw Oysters
compressed cucumber, umami
Dusty's Sourdough
espelette dashi butter, white anchovy
Culatello
lardo, romesco danish
Hokkaido Scallop
fingerlime, burnt butter hollandaise
Steak Tartare
picnic mustard, rosti
Paua Donut
horseradish aioli
Dinner - Entree
Chicken Liver Parfait
sauternes jelly, sourdough
Raw Market Fish
oyster cream, ossetra caviar
Celeriac Schnitzel
remoulade, gribiche, comte
Spanner Crab Tortellini
chive beurre blanc
Dinner - Main
Pansotti
comte, oyster mushroom, macadamia
Market Fish
grilled asparagus, sugar snap peas, warm tartre
Wagyu Shortrib
pomme aligot, glazed shallot
Dinner - Sides
Potato Rosti
herbed creme friache
Charred Little Gem
pangrattato, soft herbs
Crispy Eggplant
nduja caramel, buffalo curd
Dinner - Sweet
Rhubarb
almond custard, roasted almonds
Chocolate Delice
hazelnut, salted caramel, creme friache
Pear Tarte
Tatin creme anglaise. Best shared, please allow 20 minutes
Dinner - Set Menu
2 courses — 60 (entrée + main / main + dessert). 3 courses — 80 (entrée + main + dessert). Everything is also available individually.
2 Courses
entrée + main / main + dessert
3 Courses
entrée + main + dessert
Kids
Fluffy
Hot Chocolate
Juice
apple / orange
Toast
toasted sourdough with honey or jam
Bacon & Egg
egg your way with bacon on toasted sourdough
Custard Loaf
custard soaked brioche, pear, whipped cream. It's like french toast but better
Cheeseburger
wagyu patty, fries, on our house made milk bun
Sundae
ice cream, chocolate sauce, sprinkles
Coffee
Oat / soy / coconut / almond milk + 1. Extra shot + 2. Decaf + 0.
Black
White
Single Origin Filter
ethiopian guiji
Fluffy
Cocktails
Little Tini
London Light gin, vermouth, bitters (low alcohol)
Plum Cobbler
Sherry, plum, white balsamic, citrus
Golden Hour
Rum, pineapple, ginger, citrus, mint
Quince Negroni
Fallen Quinces Saison Vermouth, campari, suze, gin
Beer
Hallertau '#09'
Lager on tap
Urbanaut 'Newton'
Hazy Pale Ale on tap
Garage Project
Fugazi 2.5%
Sawmill
Pilsner 4.8%
Skin Contact
Kenzie 'Beautiful Strangers'
gewurztraminer/chardonnay | Hawkes Bay 2025
Organico 'Field Blend'
sauv blanc/pinot gris/chardonnay | Marlborough 2021
Unico Zelo 'Esoterico'
zibibbo/gewurtztraimer/moscato/greco | Sth Australia, AUS 2023
White
Prophets Rock Dry Riesling
Central Otago 2023
Villa Wolf Pinot Gris
Pfalz, GER 2021
Domaine Couamais Vouvray Chenin Blanc
Loire, FR 2023
Kelly Washington Sauv Blanc
Marlborough 2025
Red
Mica 'Franco' Cabernet Franc - Chilled Red
Hawkes Bay 2023
Vino De Montana Cadalso Garnacha
Sierra de Gredos, SP 2020
Muriel Tempranillo
Rioja, SP 2022
Te Mata Pinot Noir
Hawkes bay 2024
Wine / Port
Peregrine Late Harvest Riesling 2017 Otago
Campbells Rutherglen Muscat Vic, Australia
Château d'Yquem 1987 Sauternes, France
Magnums - 1.5L
LAURENT PERRIER LA CUVEE
Champagne, FR NV
LAURENT PERRIER CUVEE ROSE BRUT
Champagne, FR NV
DEEP DOWN pinot noir
Marlborough 2024
Wen & Yen Bakery
Wen & Yen is the sort of bakery that rewards a deliberate detour to Rosedale. Filled doughnuts are the headline act, but the counter also moves through pies, slices and cinnamon buns, so a sweet purchase can easily become lunch as well. The appeal lies in the contrast: soft, generous doughnuts alongside savoury baking that gives you a reason to return on a different day.
The bakery also makes a substantial range labelled vegan and no added gluten, including filled doughnuts and pies. Those descriptions are useful starting points rather than a substitute for an allergy conversation, so check preparation and cross-contact directly with the team. A mixed box makes sense for sharing, especially if you want to compare fillings, while a pie and coffee suits a more practical midday stop. Expect an intimate bakery visit, not a long cafe lunch.
Address: 6/32 Constellation Drive, Rosedale, Auckland 0632
Wen & Yen Bakery Menu
Bakery
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie (3 Pack) No Gluten
Allergy Friendly (no added gluten and vegan) Single Donuts
4 Pack Allergy Friendly Filled Donuts (no added gluten and vegan)
Vegan & No Added Gluten 10 Pack/20 Pack Mix Flavour Donuts
Allergy Friendly (no added gluten and vegan) Cinnamon Bun
No Gluten/Dairy Free Pies and Sausage Roll (Chilled or Hot)
Allergy Friendly Mini Donuts Mixed Flavours
Brookie (no gluten and vegan)
Triple Choc Brownie (no added gluten)
Regular Pies and Sausage Rolls (Chilled or Hot)
Brown Butter Choc Chip Cookies 6 Pack (No gluten)
Vegan Choc Chip Cookies 6 Pack (No gluten)
Cookie and Brownie Box
Vanilla Raspberry/Salted Caramel Cake (No Gluten)
Boysenberry Choc Swiss Roll NAG (Fri, Sat, Sun, Sept Only)
Tiramisu Brownie Slab No Gluten
Chocolate Raspberry/Salted Caramel Cake (No Gluten)
Lamingtons (No Added Gluten) Sept only
No Gluten Cakes
All cakes are made to order.
Chocolate Raspberry/Salted Caramel Cake (No Gluten)
Tiramisu Brownie Slab No Gluten
Boysenberry Choc Swiss Roll NAG (Fri, Sat, Sun, Sept Only)
Fri, Sat, Sun, Sept Only
Vanilla Raspberry/Salted Caramel Cake (No Gluten)
Lamingtons (No Added Gluten) Sept only
Sept only
No Gluten and Vegan Cookies, Brownies, Tarts, Buns, Slices
Some of our crowd favourite baked products!
Allergy Friendly (no added gluten and vegan) Cinnamon Bun
Triple Choc Brownie (no added gluten)
Brookie (no gluten and vegan)
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie (3 Pack) No Gluten
Lamingtons (No Added Gluten) Sept only
Sept only
Cookie and Brownie Box
No Gluten and Vegan Donuts
What we're most well known for! Fluffy on the inside and crunchy on the outside, we make a wide range of no gluten and vegan donuts.
Vegan & No Added Gluten 10 Pack/20 Pack Mix Flavour Donuts
Allergy Friendly (no added gluten and vegan) Single Donuts
4 Pack Allergy Friendly Filled Donuts (no added gluten and vegan)
Allergy Friendly Mini Donuts Mixed Flavours
Pies
Shop Wen & Yen's range of pre-made pies with no added gluten and dairy free options available, ready to reheat.
No Gluten/Dairy Free Pies and Sausage Roll (Chilled or Hot)
Regular Pies and Sausage Rolls (Chilled or Hot)
Bagel Love
Bagel Love brings a focused, portable lunch to Wellesley Street West. The menu is built around bagels rather than a sprawling brunch format, so the pleasure is in matching a chewy base with the filling that suits your appetite. It works particularly well for a city-centre break when you want something more satisfying than a pastry but do not have time for a long sit-down meal.
The San Fran layers ham, Swiss cheese, Dijon and pickles for a sharp, salty combination. The Wellesley takes a chicken-and-avocado route, while the Brooklyn pairs smoked salmon with a more classic bagel profile. Vegetarian diners can look to the Lover, with hummus, avocado and basil. Recent feedback is mixed on consistency, including occasional criticism of bagel texture and coffee, so the food-focused order is the clearest reason to visit. Confirm current opening times before making a special trip.
Address: 141 Wellesley Street West, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
Bagel Love Menu
Bagel Love Favourites
Available on original, sesame seed, multi-seed, cheese, everything & gluten free (+$1) bagels.
San Fran
Free range ham, swiss cheese, housemade dijon aioli, topped with Mcclure's garlic & dill pickles
Bacon & Egg
Free range crispy bacon, free range egg (over easy), tomato relish &
Lover
(Choose spicy or classic olive tapenade) hummus, tomato, avocado, red onion, fresh basil & cos. VEGAN
Wellesley
Free range roasted chicken breast, avocado, cos lettuce, mild spicy tomato relish & aioli
Morning After
Free range crispy bacon, avocado, tomato, cos lettuce & aioli
Brooklyn #1
Aoraki smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, red onion, dill & lemon
Brooklyn #2
Aoraki smoked salmon, housemade wasabi cream cheese, red onion, dill, avocado & lemon
Simple & Classic
Spreads
Cream cheese, cream cheese with jam, Pic's peanut butter, peanut butter & jam, choc hazelnut, garlic hummus. Butter with: 3 berry jam, vegemite, marmite, honey, marmalade
Housemade Cream Cheeses
Ginger & walnut, garlic & herb, sundried tomato
The ATB
Avocado, tomato & fresh basil
The HTB
Roasted garlic hummus, tomato & fresh basil. VEGAN
The CTB
Cream cheese (original, garlic & herb, sundried tomato), tomato & fresh basil
Grilled Cheese
Aged cheddar, cherry tomatoes & housemade gherkin mustard relish
Pizza
Pepperoni, grilled cheese, pizza sauce & fresh basil
November Cafe
November gives Mairangi Bay a cafe with a wider flavour range than its understated name suggests. Coffee and easy daytime seating make it comfortable for a casual meet-up, yet Vietnamese influences make the food distinctive. It suits a group whose members may want very different lunches: one might choose a familiar cafe plate while another goes for the brighter, herb-led side of the menu.
Diners often mention pho, bun cha and Vietnamese pancakes, as well as more familiar burgers and brunch plates. A bowl of pho makes a particularly appealing cooler-day lunch; a bánh mì is an easier choice when you have less time. Feedback on service and individual dishes is not uniformly glowing, so approach November for its breadth and neighbourhood ease rather than expecting a tightly edited specialist menu. The Beach Road position also makes it convenient before or after a stroll around Mairangi Bay.
Address: Unit 1 and 2, 408 Beach Road, Mairangi Bay, Auckland 0630
November Cafe Menu
Vietnamese Favourites
Baguette "Banh Mi
Spring Rolls
Viet Salad
Summer Rolls
Beef Salad
Bun Cha" Hanoi
Vietnamese Pancake
Rise & Shine
Granola
Rosti Benny
Morning Pancakes
Chicken Burger
Chicken & Waffles
Open Omelette
Mince On Toast
Creamy Mushroom
Western Favs
Beef Burger
Chicken Burger
Chicken & Waffles
Mince On Toast
Creamy Mushroom
Don't Forget The Kids
Kids Pancakes
Fries
Cheese Toastie
Popcorn Chicken
Others
Kids Pancakes
Fries
Cheese Toastie
Popcorn Chicken
Delissimo Deli Cafe
Delissimo has the warm, compact feel of a neighbourhood deli where the baking matters as much as the cooked food. It is a particularly useful Eden Terrace stop when breakfast may turn into lunch: you can settle in with coffee and a plate or pick up something savoury to take away. The menu’s sandwiches, salads and quiche give it a practical everyday appeal without feeling generic.
The current offering includes a club sandwich, panini, savoury croissant and changing salads, with muffins and other baking nearby. Recent diners praise the house-made bread, almond croissants and soup; eggs Benedict and pancakes also draw positive food-specific comments. That mix makes Delissimo especially attractive for a companion who wants a full breakfast while you want pastry and coffee. The room is more intimate than a large destination brunch venue, which adds to its charm on a quieter morning.
Address: 48 New North Road, Eden Terrace, Auckland 1021
Delissimo Deli Menu
Breakfast Menu
Free Range Eggs
Served on bread with sides of -
Smoked salmon
Bacon
Sausage
Avocado
Grilled Tomato
Hash Brown
Mushrooms
Haloumi
Porridge / Muesli
With fruit and yoghurt
Omelette
Vegetarian / Bacon / Ham
Eggs Benedict
With Bacon / Smoked Salmon / Hollandaise sauce
Creamy Mushrooms
With Spinach and Homemade Bread
Big Breakfast
With Eggs and style, Grilled Tomato, Bacon, Sausage, Hashbrown and Mushrooms
Avocado and Tomato
Served on Rye Bread with Spinach and Balsamic Vinegar
Avocado Smash
Served on Rye Bread with, Spinach, Salso Verde, Grilled Tomato, Haloumi and Poached Egg
Mediterranean Breakfast
With Feta, Sausage, Tomato, Mozzarella and Olives, topped with two Eggs
French Toast
With Banana, Honey and Bacon
Lunch Menu – Traditional Cuisine
Kebabs
Served on a Macedonian Salad
Gyro
Served with Chicken / Kebabs / Falafel - on Homemade Pita Bread, with Greens, Tomato and Fries
Lunch Menu – Pasta
Marinara
With Prawn, Calamari, Muscles and fish, in Tomato Sauce
Carbonara
With Bacon topped with Parmesan
Lunch Menu – Salads
Caesar Salad
With Bacon / Chicken, Lettuce, Croutons, Anchovies and Poached Egg
Macedonian Salad
With Grilled Chicken, Greens, Tomato, Cucumber, Capsicum, Onion, Olives and Feta
Roasted Vegetables
With Haloumi, Pesto and Ajvar
Caprese Salad
With Mozzarella, Tomato and Fresh Basil
Soup of the Day
Goulash / Chicken Turmeric served with Homemade Bread
Calamari
With Roasted Potatoes and Harissa Mayo
Chicken and Chips
Lunch Menu – Sides
Bowl of Fries
Drink Menu
Long Black
Long Black Cream
Short Black
Americano
Piccolo Latte
Cappuccino
Flat White
Latte
Macchiato
Hot Chocolate
Moccachino
Chai - Spicy / Sweet
Iced Coffee
Iced Chocolate
Pot of Tea
Pot of Lemon, Honey and Ginger
Vietnamese Iced Coffee
Turmeric Latte
Matcha Latte
Beetroot Latte
Moccachinno
Smoothies
Berry
Berry and Banana
Chocolate and Banana
Tropical
The Gaff Cafe & Eatery
The Gaff offers Māngere Bridge a colourful cafe menu with enough range to please both the brunch traditionalist and the adventurous eater. Its savoury dishes have real personality, while the cabinet adds an easy coffee-and-baking option. The setting is casual and sociable, making it a useful place to gather without turning lunch into a formal occasion.
Prawn chilli scramble and lamb-taco eggs Benedict bring heat and savoury depth to the morning. For a sweeter table, the dulce de leche French toast comes with pistachios and taro butter; chicken-and-ricotta waffle offers a different sweet-savoury balance. Corn and courgette fritters and a truffled avocado croissant extend the choice for people who prefer something lighter. With so many styles in play, checking the current menu is sensible if one particular dish is drawing you across Auckland.
Address: 64 Coronation Road, Māngere Bridge, Auckland 2022
The Gaff Cafe And Eatery Menu
Breakfast / Brunch
Eggs Any Way
Fresh eggs | Homemade tangy tomato relish | Crusty ciabatta bread | Creamy butter
Succulent Prawn Chilli Scramble
Pan-seared prawns | Rich sweet chilli sauce | Fluffy farm-fresh eggs | Crispy toasted ciabatta
Eggs Benedict
Poached Eggs | Spinach | Potato Rosti | Hollandaise sauce. Add Bacon, Salmon $26 | Mustroom $25 | Fried Chicken $26
Tender Lamb Taco Egg Benedict
Tender pulled lamb | Poached eggs | Wilted spinach | Toasted taco shells | Hollandaise
The Big Gaff
Eggs | Bacon | Pork & fennel sausage | Mushrooms | Kumara | Hash | Tomato | House Beans | Homemade ciabatta
Mushroom Bruschetta
Assorted forest mushrooms | Crispy kale | Golden halloumi | House pesto | Poached egg | Shaved cheese on toasted ciabatta | Vegetarian
House Gaff Omelette
Egg omelette filled with 3 fillings of your choice | Served with homemade ciabatta | Vegetarian
Decadent Dulce De Leche French Toast
Thick-cut French toast | Crunchy pistachio crumbs | Sweet mixed berries | Whipped taro butter
Chicken Ricotta Waffle
Fluffy house ricotta waffle | Fried chicken | Crunchy pecan crumble | Fresh seasonal fruits | Maple syrup
Tropical Chia Yoghurt Bowl
Bush honey chia | Creamy vanilla coconut yoghurt | Crunchy trio seed granola | Brûléed banana | Rich burnt caramel sauce
Vegan Oat Porridge
Fresh seasonal fruits | Creamy vegan oat porridge | Crunchy maple glazed macadamia nuts | Almond milk | Vegan, Gluten Free
Truffled Egg Avocado Croissant
Smashed truffle avocado | Perfectly poached egg | Heirloom tomatoes | Crunchy almonds | Dukkah | Fresh chimichurri | Toasted croissant
Sweetcorn and Zucchini Fritters
Crispy sweetcorn | Zucchini fritters | Spicy salsa | Creamy guacamole | Fresh heirloom tomatoes | bacon, Vegetarian option available. add Poached egg $3
Sides
For Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan & Vegetarian options please ask our friendly staff
Free Range Egg
Hash Brown
Toast 2 pieces
Smashed Avocado
Beans/Spinach
Mushroom
Tomato
Sausage
2 Streaks Bacon
Fried Chicken
Salmon
Halloumi
Fries & Aioli
Lunch
Burrito Bowl
Choice of Grilled chicken, Slow-cooked pulled pork, Tender pulled lamb | Creamy red beans | Flavorful quinoa rice | Zesty avocado salsa | Cheesey sauce Gluten Free
Vegan Bowl
Fresh seasonal vegetables | Quinoa rice | Tangy pickled onions | Toasted sesame seeds | Creamy sweet chilli vegan mayo | + Protein $7
Banh Mi Croissant Sandwich
Braised pulled pork | Braised pulled lamb | Braised roasted chicken | Rich mushroom pate | Tangy pickled veggies | Sweet honey soy glaze | Corriander | Chilli
Chicken Burger
Grilled chipotle chicken fillet | Double cheese sauce | Avocado | Cos lettuce | Tomato
Fish and Chips
Hoki fillet | Coleslaw | Golden crispy chips
Smash Burger
Smashed Angus beef patty | Creamy Gaff double cheese sauce | Caramelized brown butter onion | Crispy maple bacon | Tangy pickled gherkin | Crispy chips
Steak Frites Sandwich
150g grilled sirloin steak | Rich queso peppercorn sauce | Sweet bacon jam | Fresh lettuce | Juicy tomatoes | Raw red onion | Toasted turkish bread | Crispy chips
Oh My Taco!
Grilled chicken | Beef | Lamb | Duck | Succulent prawns | Pork | Fresh pico de gallo | Creamy sour cream | Spicy salsa | Gluten Free
Brisket Quesadillas Stackers
Slow-cooked beef brisket | Pulled pork | Pulled beef | Chicken | Melted smoked cheese | Creamy avocado | Fresh pico de gallo | Sour cream
The Little Gafs
I'm not that hungry buttermilk chicken bites
I want to go to McDonalds mini burger slider
I want to go home mac n cheese bites
I don't care kids quesadilla
I just want an ice creammm ice cream
Dinner
Baby Back Ribs
Slow roasted sticky ribs | Chipotle slaw | Fries
Pan-fried Catch of the Day
Potato gratin | Steamed vege | Culiflower Puree Price: POA
Grilled Chicken Caesar Cos Salad
Bacon Bits | Parmesan | Marinated egg | Ciabatta crumb | Anchovy dressing
Sirloin Steak 250g
Kumara mash | Chimichurri | Seasonal greens
Vegetarian Pasta
Penne | Roasted Pumpkin | Spinach | Mushroom | White Sauce
The Gaffanator Burger
Juicy beef patty | Bacon | Feta cream | Dill pickle | Melted cheese | BBQ sauce
GFC Burger
Buttermilk fried chicken | Chipotle mayo slaw | Pickles | Hash brown
Schnacks
Gaff Fried Chicken
Chipotle mayo
House made Ciabatta
Garlic Butter | Hummus | Olive oil | Jalapeño relish
Calamari Fritti
Garlic aioli | Lemon
Parmesan Fries
Parmesan | Truffle mayo
Jalapeno Poppers
Pesto | Aioli
Polenta Chips
Parmesan | Tomato Relish
Dessert
Dessert Affogato
Fresh double shot espresso | Vanilla ice cream | Peanut brittle
Decadent Brownie
Chocolate sauce | Ice cream
Chef's Selection Ice Cream (3 Scoops)
Hokey Pokey | Vanilla | Strawberry | Chocolate
Cocktails
Expresso Martini
Vodka | Coffee liquor | Sugar syrup | Coffee
Mojito
White Rum | Mint leaves | Soda water | Lime juice | Sugar
Aperol Spritz
Aperol | Prosecco | Club soda | Orange
Spicy Margarita
Tequila | Jalapenos | Triple sec | Lime juice
Classic Margarita
Tequila | Triple sec | Lime juice
Rotational Tap Beers
Panhead Supercharger APA
Panhead Sandman Hazy Pale Ale
Speights Summit Ultra Low Carb
Kirin Hyoketsu
Bottles & Cans
Steinlager Pure
Corona
Steinlager Pure Light 2.5%
Emerson's Pilsner
Little Creatures Pale Ale
Crisp Apple Cider
Emersons Little Bird 0%
Clean Collective Range
Passion Fruit & Mango With Vodka | Peach With Vodka | Gin & Tonic With Lemon
Wine
Prosecco
Makers Anonymous Sparkling
Pinot Gris
The Ned
Chardonnay
Morton Black Label
White
Vavasour Sauvignon Blanc
Rose
The Ned Rose
Red
Mt Difficulty Roaring Meg Pinot Noir
Hello Manly
Hello Manly feels made for the kind of morning that can comfortably become lunch. Set among the Manly shops, it pairs a relaxed coastal-suburb mood with coffee, cabinet baking and a broad brunch offering. The cafe is an appealing meeting point before exploring the Whangaparāoa Peninsula, or simply for staying put with a second cup and a proper meal.
Recent diners have praised fresh, well-presented fried chicken salads and generous brunch plates. The counter also gives lighter eaters a route through pastries and baking, while the kitchen’s broader menu helps a mixed group avoid compromise. Service experiences are generally favourable, and it is still sensible to confirm the day’s dishes directly before travelling for a specific plate. Choose Hello Manly for its easy atmosphere and the freedom to move between a small cafe stop and a leisurely brunch.
Address: 54 Rawhiti Road, Manly, Auckland 0930
Hello Manly Menu
Classic Brunch
Eggs on Toast
eggs your way: poached/scrambled/fried; toast of your choice: sourdough/multigrain/ciabatta; V/GF/DF availble
Handmade Granola
chia seed yoghurt, seasonal fruits, mixed berry compote; V
Big Brekky
eggs your way,housemade potato croquettes, broccolini, tomatoes, mushrooms, pork fennel sausage, bacon, ciabatta; KETO/V/GF/DF availble
Vege Platter
eggs your way, heirloom tomatoes, avocado, wild spinach and mushrooms, potato croquette, dukkah, housemade ricotta cheese; V/GF/DF
Eggs in Hell
slow cooked tomato, baked eggs, chick pea, parmesan cheese, pita bread; V/GF/DF availble
Filo Lamb Mince Pie
spiced lamb mince, hummus, dukkah, pita bread
French Toast
caramelized banana, vanilla mascarpone, freshly whipped cream, seasonal fruits, berry compote; V/GF availble
Mushroom Garden
mixed mushrooms, sourdough toast, garlic crumbs; V/GF/VG/DF availble
Smashed Avocado
mint and lemon smashed avocado, medley of tomatoes, beetroot purée, dukkah, sourdough bread with your choice of streaky bacon / smoked salmon; V/VG/GF/DF availble
Classic Eggs Benedict
poached eggs, spinach, homemade hollandaise sauce served on housemade potato croquettes, with your choice of bacon / smoked salmon / mushrooms, avocado & tomato; V/GF availble
Salmon Bagel
smoked salmon served on a lightly toasted bagel with cream cheese house made onion pickles, caper and avocado
Build Your Own Toastie
Toast of your choice: sourdough/multigrain/turkish; 3 fillings of your choice: ham, chicken, smoked salmon, bacon, cheese, tomato, onion, avocado, spinach, pineapple
Salad Lovers
Soy Glazed Tofu
capsicum, cucumber, courgette, carrot, coriander, sesame dressing; GF/DF availble
Lemongrass Chicken
iceberg lettuce, capsicum, courgette, carrot, mint, coriander, chilli dressing, soy aioli; GF availble
Crispy Calamari
mesclun, capsicum, carrot, courgette, coriander, mint, yuzu dressing; GF availble
Epic Burgers
Vegan Feed
tomato, avocado, onion jam, aioli, fries; V/VG/GF/DF availble
Double Cheese Monster
iceberg, tomato, bacon, mozzarella, onion jam, aioli, fries; GF/DF availble
Peri Peri Chicken Burger
iceberg, tomato, avocado, mozzarella, braised capsicum, aioli, fries; GF/DF availble
Sides and Extras
Egg Your Way
Eggs Your Way
Streaky Bacon/Smoked Salmon/Pork Sausage
Mushrooms/Tomatoes/Spinach/Avocado
GF Keto Bread/Bagel
Preservatives
Fries
Wedges
Deluxe Wedges
Getting Started
Loaded Garlic & Cheese Bread
parsley, dukkah, olive oil; V
Caprese Salad
tomato, mozzarella cheese, basil, olive oil; V, GF
Crispy Calamari
chilli, parsley, shallots, caper aioli; GF
Crispy Rice Balls
pumpkin, mixed cheese, saffron & onion puree; GF
Prawns
crispy polenta chips, tomato, paprika, slaw; GF
Lemon Buttered Scallops
crispy polenta chips, bacon, parsley sauce, pickled onions; GF
Satay Chicken
chicken marinated in curry, peanut sauce; GF/DF
Corn Cakes
corn fritters, honey mustard & sweet chilli dressing; GF/DF
Tofu and Dips
asian style tofu, hummus, mint & sweet chilli sauce, ground peanuts; V/GF/DF
Steamed Buns
your choice of lemongrass chicken/bulgogi/sweet and spicy pork belly
Have a Little More
Wild Rice & Mushrooms
mixed mushrooms, basil, spinach, sesame, chives; V/GF/DF
Roasted Cauliflower
braised capsicum and cabbage, pumpkin seeds, crispy chickpea, sundried tomatoes; V/DF/GF
Sticky Pork Belly Salad
iceberg, apple, capsicum, carrot, crispy noodles, peanuts, chilli lime dressing; GF/DF
Japchae
beef, shiitake mushrooms, spinach, carrot, potato noodles; GF/DF
The Main Event
French Fisherman's Stew
snapper, prawn, squid, octopus, scallops, tomato, fennel, saffron; GF/DF
Bacon Wrapped Chicken
mushroom & mozzarella stuffing, seasonal vegetables, tomato & basil pesto; GF
Crispy Pork Belly
potato gratin, braised capsicum & cabbage, sour apple compote, cranberry sauce; GF/DF
Beef Steak
eye fillet 180g/ribeye 250g, potato gratin, rainbow chard, tomato, chimichurri sauce, black garlic butter; GF
Snapper
pan fried lemon buttered snapper, tomato, eggplant, capers, mixed herbs; GF
Lamb Rack
crushed potato, tomato, basil, mint jelly, plum sauce; GF/DF
Pasta of the Day
please ask our friendly staff
Dinner Sides and Extras
Broccolini
dukkah, pomegranate molasses; V/DF/GF
Kumara
spring onion, aioli; V/GF/DF
Beer Battered Fries
Crushed Herb Potatoes
Greek Salad
Coffee
Flat White/Cappuccino/Latte
Mochaccino/Hot Chocolate
Chai latte (sweet/spicy)
Americano
Long black
A Selection of Boutique Teas
Black Tea: english breakfast, earl grey; Green Tea: feng shui, japanese lime; Herbal Tea: peppermint, detox, ginger spice, anti stress, lemon & ginger, grans berry garden
A Selection of Boutique Teas
Black Tea: english breakfast, earl grey; Green Tea: feng shui, japanese lime; Herbal Tea: peppermint, detox, ginger spice, anti stress, lemon & ginger, grans berry garden
Cold Drinks
Soft Drinks
Ginger Beer/Lemon Lime & Bitters
Apple Juice/Orange Juice
Pineapple Juice/Cranberry Juice
Iced Latte/Iced Americano/Iced Chocolate
Healthy Fresh Smoothies
Chunky Monkey
banana, chocolate, peanut butter
Very Berry
mixed berries, yoghurt, honey
Swamp Monster
avocado, cucumber, spinach
Yellow Sunrise
mango, peach, vanilla bean
Beer
Corona
Corona Ligera (low carb)
Asahi
Pure Blond (low carb)
Panhead Supercharge APA
Cider
Isaac's Apple Cider (low sugar)
Somersby Blackberry Apple Cider
Beer On Tap
Estrella Damm - Lager 5.4%
Brewed in the heart of Spain, Estrella Damm has a generous aroma consisting of fresh spices and plenty of personality from the toasted grains.
Lotus - Pale Ale 4.5%
This pale ale is locally sourced from Deep Creek Brewery and is filled with floral and citrus hops, glazed over subtle honey and a brioche malt.
Wisdom - IPA 6.9%
Named after the wise old owl, this Deep Creek IPA provides you with big citrus hop flavours and aroma, built on a light malt base.
Rosé - Cider 4.5%
From the Good George Brewery this cider has aromas of
Wine
Kim Crawford - Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc
Wither Hills - Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc
Jules Taylor - Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc
Kim Crawford - Marlborough
Pinot Gris
Dear Jane
Dear Jane balances the comfort of a Mount Albert neighbourhood cafe with a menu that has more colour and contrast than the usual brunch standards. It is bright enough for an easy catch-up and varied enough for a table with different appetites. Alongside breakfast staples, the kitchen uses vegetables, spice and fresh herbs to make lunch feel like more than an afterthought.
A fried corn fritter arrives with beetroot hummus, greens and halloumi; the kimchi pancake takes a tangier turn with whipped ricotta. Later in the day, teriyaki salmon soba salad or Moroccan chicken salad offers a fresher alternative to another egg dish. Recent customer feedback is generally warm about the food, although some question value on particular visits. Dear Jane is at its best when you choose the more distinctive savoury plates and leave room to enjoy the cafe’s relaxed pace.
Address: 39 Martin Avenue, Mount Albert, Auckland 1025
Dear Jane Menu
Dear Jane Menu
French Toast
Strawberry cream cheese, herries coulis, Biscoff mascarpone & brandy snaps
Winter Porridge
Burnt banana, coconut chips & raspberry crumble
Fried Corn Fritter
On beetroot hummus, greens, halloumi, poached eggs, home made corn fritter & cauliflower
Shakshouka
Crushed tomato chunks, chickpea, free range eggs served with sourdough
Avocado Toast
Avocado on sourdough, honeycomb, whipped ricotta & pickled cherry tomato
Kimchi Pancake
Whipped ricotta, fried eggs, aged pecorino, avocado
Jane's Breakfast
Choice of egg (free range), Free range streaky bacon, crispy hash, grilled portobello, fresh tomato salad, sausage & sourdough
Eggs Benny
Poached eggs on Potato Gratin, fresh spinach, lime hollandaise & tandoori crème
Jane's Prawn Pasta
Linguini with grilled prawns and creamy pesto sauce
Kimchi Fried Rice
With fried egg, nori, roast sesame seed, spring onion and gochujang paste
Teriyaki Salmon Soba Salad
With our special Yuzu dressing, edamame heans & Asian slaw
Sticky Pork Belly Bowl
Slow cooked pork belly with hoisin glaze, Asian slaw, cucumber & edamame beans with steamed rice
Teriyaki Chicken Salad
Mesciun salad, teriyaki chicken, orange, roast almonds, seeds, shaved pecorino cheese with tomato and yuzu dressing
Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
Asian slaw, cucumber & edamame beans with steamed rice
Jane's Crispy Honey-Soy Chicken
Roasted almond, spring onion, garlic aioli, Asian slaw & pickles
Fried Chicken Burger
With Asian slaw, mayo, Cheddar cheese & pickles
Grilled Chicken Burger
With teriyaki glaze, greens, tomato, pickles & cheese
The Double Cheesemonger
Beef Patty with caramelised onion, greens, cheese & Ainoli
Eggs My Way
Free range eggs cooked your way and with your choice of sourdough, multigrain or gluten free toast
Bowl Of Fries
Truffle Fries
With garlic aioli and shaved aged pecorino
Smoothie & Shakes
Strawberry Colada
Strawberry, banana, pineapple, lime, pumpkin seeds, coconut milk
Sweet And Spicy
spicy chai, banana, almond milk, dates, almond butter
Very Green
kale, spinach, pineapple, apple juice, banana, chia seeds
Black Berry
blueberry, pineapple, banana, charcnal perwder, black sesame, coconut water
Milk Shakes
Juice & Soda
Sage Fresh Juice
granny smith apple, kale, lime
Ruby Fresh Juice
heetroot, celery, apple, ginger
Marigold Fresh Juice
orange, carrot, apple
Pomegranate Iced Tea
Lemon-Honey Iced Tea
Homemade Lemonade
Ginger Fizz Soda
Coffee & Tea
Espresso
Long Black
Americano
Short Mac
Long Mac
Flat White
Cappuccino
Latte
Hot Choc
Mocha
Matcha
Chai Latte
Cold Brew
Iced Coffee
Iced Chocolate
Iced Americano
Iced Mocha
Iced Matcha
Journal Cafe
Journal brings a polished all-day cafe experience to Ormiston Town Centre. Its modern room works for a practical shopping-day pause, but the menu has enough character to make a meal the purpose of the visit. Coffee, cold brew and in-house bakery and deli food give you options whether you want a full brunch or a quicker bite. That flexibility is particularly welcome when one companion wants a cooked plate and another would rather browse the baking.
The present menu includes truffle-mushroom French toast, buffalo-fried-chicken eggs Benedict and an apple-crumble waffle. That range makes it easy to choose between savoury, spicy and dessert-leaning plates without changing venues. The fried-chicken Benedict and cabinet food draw appreciative comments, though the room can feel close when busy. If you prefer a quieter conversation, aim for a less crowded service period and pair a coffee with something from the bakery counter.
Address: 240 Ormiston Road, Flat Bush, Auckland 2019
Journal Cafe Menu
All Day until 3pm
eggs your way
poached, fried or scrambled on toasted chiabatta
wild wheat bagels
whipped cream cheese, jam; herb mushrooms, feta, sunflower seed pesto, red pepper puree; bacon, lettuce, tomato, aioli, chutney; cold smoked salmon, cream cheese, pickled red onion
mince on toast
toasted sourdough, savoury beef mince, poached egg, fresh herbs
apple crumble waffle
spiced apple compote, house made waffles, vanilla mascarpone
mexican omelette
jalapeno, charred corn, black beans, cheddar, red pepper puree, pickled red onion, sour cream
brunch bowl
mixed quinoa, crispy kumara, pickled red onion, toasted seeds, fresh salad, red pepper puree, scrambled egg, slaw
classic eggs benedict
english muffin, baby spinach, poached eggs, hollandaise
truffle mushroom french toast
caramlised onion, parmesan, sunflower seed pesto, sourdough
Journal breakfast
streaky bacon, breakfast sausage, tomato chutney, hash browns, eggs your way, herbed mushroom, hollandaise, toasted ciabatta
beef ragu pasta
pappardelle pasta, slow cooked beef, red wine tomato sauce, parmesan, fresh herbs
spanish eggs
2 eggs, spanish chorizo, crushed tomato, fresh herbs, red pepper puree, toasted sourdough
fried chicken waffle
herb slaw, jalapeno, chipotle aioli, pickled red onion
buffalo fried chicken burger
herb slaw, bread butter pickle, brioche bun, chipotle mayo, fries, aioli
smoked salmon and prawn pasta
herb cream, white wine, spinach, parmesan
Snacks
herb dusted fries, mustard aioli
cajun dusted fries, mustard aioli
kumara fries, mustard aioli, sweet chilli
crispy salt n pepper squid, sweet chilli, aioli, lemon, fresh herbs
buffalo fried chicken, slaw, bread butter pickles, chipotle aioli, buffalo glaze
Coffee
espresso | long black | piccolo | americano
flat white | cappuccino | latte
mocha
chai | hot chocolate
matcha latte | kumara latte
tiramisu latte | pistachio latte
kids hot chocolate
house cold brew coffee
Tea
Harney + Sons tea
in house brewed lemon, honey and ginger
peach iced tea
iced latte
iced mocha | iced chocolate
iced matcha latte
iced tiramisu latte | iced strawberry matcha
Iced pistachio latte | iced coconut pistachio
Juices
freshly squeezed orange juice or apple juice
immune juice
orange, carrot, ginger, turmeric
Smoothies
forever young
spinach, pineapple, lemon, apply, coconut cream, maple
mango world
mango, passion fruit
kumara smoothie
purple kumara puree, milk of choice
pick me up
banana, double shot coffee, coconut cream, almond milk, cacao, maple
classic banana
banana, date, coconut milk, cinnamon
Bottled
most organic juice
mango, orange, apple | apple, peach
sparkling | still water
coca cola series
schweppes
lemon lime bitters
Peach iced tea
Final Thoughts
Auckland rewards choosing a cafe to match the occasion. Ozone and Duo offer full brunches with distinctive cooking, while Bagel Love and Wen & Yen keep the focus on a particular kind of baking. November’s Vietnamese touches and The Gaff’s generous flavour combinations make lunch feel less predictable, and neighbourhood rooms such as Dear Jane, Delissimo, Hello Manly and Journal give you different reasons to linger. The best match for a family lunch may be quite different from the place you would choose for a quiet solo breakfast.
Check current dishes, dietary details and service times with the venue before heading out, especially if a signature item or a particular day’s baking is the draw. At a busy brunch service, allowing a little time often makes the meal more enjoyable, particularly when you are travelling with friends. A good cafe visit might be a carefully made coffee and one excellent pastry, or an entire morning spent over savoury plates with friends. Auckland has room for both.