Birdwoods Havelock North is as much a countryside outing as it is a cafe visit. Set on Middle Road a short drive from the village, the property brings together a garden cafe, an art gallery, an outdoor sculpture garden and an old-fashioned sweet shop. The gallery occupies an 1894 church hall that was moved from Waipawa and later extended with a conservatory, giving the destination a strong sense of place before food arrives. Rural grounds and the terrace make it easy to turn lunch into a longer wander rather than a quick stop.

The cafe serves brunch and lunch through the middle of the day, followed by afternoon tea, and its fully licensed drinks service allows a meal to extend beyond coffee. An organic kitchen garden is central to the food identity, providing much of the salad produce as well as citrus, herbs and edible flowers. That direct connection to the grounds suits the setting: the garden is not only scenery outside the dining room, but also a working source of colour and freshness for what appears on the table.

High tea gives Birdwoods a more ceremonial way to dine. Served in the conservatory, it brings together sweet and savoury pieces for celebrations, family occasions or a leisurely afternoon, with advance arrangements available for larger groups and dietary needs. The cafe also caters for group bookings and is known for making celebration cakes, so special occasions can be built around the venue rather than simply accommodated within it. This flexibility makes the property useful for everything from a relaxed lunch to a planned milestone gathering.

There is plenty to explore before or after eating. The gallery mixes New Zealand and African art and craft, while large works continue outside through the sculpture garden. The neighbouring sweet shop fills a one-room colonial cottage with old-fashioned confectionery, and summer brings real-fruit ice cream. Three resident ostriches add another unexpected feature to the grounds. Together, those elements make Birdwoods unusually rewarding for mixed-age groups: the meal anchors the visit, but the art, gardens and sweet shop give everyone a reason to linger.

Address: 298 Middle Road, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay 4172, New Zealand

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Birdwoods – Gallery, Cafe, Sweet Shop & Sculpture Garden Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

Brunch

Available 10:00am – 2.30 pm

French Toast

$26

Cinnamon brioche served with berry compote & whipped cream. Recommended add on: Bacon (3 rashers)

Eggs Benedict on Kumara Rosti

$25

Poached eggs served on kumara rosti with wilted spinach and a house made Hollandaise sauce. Recommended add on: Crispy pork belly pieces or Bacon

Posh Porridge

$18

Creamy oat porridge with seasonal fruit compote, Greek yoghurt & toasted nuts with runny cream & soft brown sugar on the side.

Birdwoods Breakfast

$34.50

Two poached eggs, bacon, hash brown, mini kransky sausages, creamy mushrooms and grilled tomato on toasted sourdough (G/F on request)

Essential Add Ons

Free Range Poached Egg (2)

$8.50

Bacon | Kransky Sausages | Pork Belly Pieces

$11.50

Halloumi | 3 x Falafel | Creamy Mushrooms

$8.50

Sourdough (2) | GF Toast (2)

$6.50

Tomato | Hash brown

Small Dishes

Suitable for children & smaller appetites

Childrens Crumbed Chicken or Fish

$22

Served with fries and a salad garnish. Homemade aioli/tomato sauce on request

Bowl of Fries – House Seasoned

$11

Served with aioli/tomato sauce on request.

Bird Box (for children under ten)

$20

Homemade sausage rolls, carrot sticks & hummus, fruit, popcorn, chocolate brownie, ostrich food and colouring paper to keep them entertained!

Lunch

Available 10.00am – 2.30pm

Warm Winter Salad

$24

Roasted pumpkin, kumara, quinoa, carrot & red onion with baby spinach, toasted nuts & feta, finished with a light herb dressing (G/F & D/F on request). Recommended add on: Halloumi /Falafel/Pork Belly Pieces

Soup of the Day

$20

Ask us about today’s homemade soup, served with crusty bread G/F on request.

Traditional Scotch Egg

$26

Free-range egg encased in freedom farmed pork mince with fennel, sage, apple & carrot, lightly crumbed and crispy golden hot. Served with honey mustard sauce & fresh garden salad.

Crispy Pork Belly

$36

Crispy pork belly glazed with an orange reduction served on a rich potato gratin and accompanied by a selection of roasted seasonal vegetables.

Chicken & Mushroom Filo Pastry

$32

With creamy chicken sauce, mashed potato & garnish

Our Famous Seafood Chowder

$30

Our much-loved creamy chowder with prawns, shrimp and seasonal white fish, gently simmered with vegetables. No mussels. Served with crusty bread. G/F on request.

Oakhill Potatoes

$22

A comforting bake of potato, free-range egg, bacon and onion in a light cheese sauce, finished with a crunchy golden topping & tomato relish.

Birdwoods Famous Scones

Available 10am – 12pm and 2.30pm – 4pm (subject to baking)

Savoury Cheese Scone

$11

Freshly baked, served with butter and tomato relish.

Devonshire Sweet Scone or Date Scone

$11

Freshly baked, served with butter, whipped cream and jam. Trust us, they are well worth it! Gluten free scones available on request

Desserts

Available 10:00am – 4pm

Salted Caramel & Chocolate Brownie

$16.50

Served with berry coulis, whipped cream & chocolate sauce, topped with chocolate shavings.

Homemade Zesty Lemon Tart

$16.50

Served with lemon curd & whipped cream or Greek yoghurt.

Seasonal Fruit Crumble

$16.50

Served with vanilla ice-cream & runny cream

Sticky Date Pudding

$16.50

Traditional winter warming dessert served with hot butterscotch sauce & lashings of whipped cream

Cake of the Day – Our Speciality

$14.50

Chocolate Vanilla Ice Cream Sundae

$15

Raspberry, Cocoa & Coconut Vegan Treat

$15

Contains nuts

African ‘Afrogato’

$10

Vanilla ice cream & an espresso shot, Best served with African Amarula liqueur.

Birdwoods High Tea | Junior High Tea

Sittings: 10.30am or 2.00pm. High Tea: $59 per guest, including a glass of bubbles. Junior High Tea: $45 per guest. Advance online booking is essential: www.birdwoods.nz

High Tea

per guest $59

A delicious and delightful selection of sweet and savoury treats, beautifully presented and served in our Conservatory. Including a glass of bubbles.

Junior High Tea

per guest $45

A delicious and delightful selection of sweet and savoury treats, beautifully presented and served in our Conservatory.

Hot Drinks

French Press Plunger Coffee

$6.50

Served with milk and cream (price per person)

Traditional Tea – Websters Loose Leaf

$6.50

Barista Made Coffee – Hawthorne

$6 / $7

Flat white | Cappuccino | Latte

Short Black | Long Black

$4 / $5

Americano

Macchiato

Fluffy | Puppuccino

Cold Drinks

Available 10:00am – 4pm

Birdwoods Homemade Lemonade

Homemade Unsweetened Berry Iced Tea

Juices – Soft Drinks

Sparkling Water

$13 / $5.50

Antipodes 1000ml/ Soda Water 300ml

Fruit Smoothies – Berry or Tropical Blend

$12

Iced Drinks – Americano I Mocha I Latte I Chai

Alcohol

Beer

$10

Heineken | Corona | Peroni Zero

Local Craft Beers – HB Brewing

$13.50

Pure Lager | Indian Pale Ale | Pilsner

Local Craft Ciders – HB Brewing

$13.50

Berry Bomb | Kingston Cider | Peach Bomb

Cocktails

Green Ginger Wine Tipple

$10

a starter to warm you up!

Mulled Wine

$15

served fireside on very chilly days

Birdwoods Mimosa

$15

Bubbles & Orange Juice

Sparkling

Veuve du Vernay Brut – 200ml

$15

Veuve du Vernay Brut Rosé – 200ml

$15

Haha Brut (HB) – Bottle

$59

Sartori Prosecco DOC (Italy) – Bottle

$69

Laurent Perrier la Cuvée Brut LV – Bottle

$149

Wine

Rapaura Springs Reserve Sauvignon Blanc

$14 / $50

Mount Brown Pinot Gris (Waipara)

$15 / $60

Sacred Hill Chardonnay (HB)

$16 / $59

Les Petit Jamelles Rosé (France)

$14 / $52

Paritua Stone Paddock Syrah (HB)

$15 / $60

Black Cottage Pinot Noir (Central Otago)

$15 / $60

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Birdwoods Havelock North Menu

Birdwoods – Gallery, Cafe, Sweet Shop & Sculpture Garden Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

Brunch

Essential Add Ons

Small Dishes

Lunch

Birdwoods Famous Scones

Desserts

Birdwoods High Tea | Junior High Tea

Hot Drinks

Cold Drinks

Alcohol

Cocktails

Sparkling

Wine

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