Lola Stays is a family-owned neighbourhood cafe with Oriental Bay's water directly across the road. The setting balances beachside ease with a more playful city style: flamingo wallpaper and contemporary art animate the interior, while a broad outdoor area opens toward the passing life of Oriental Parade. That position makes the cafe as useful for a sunny pavement brunch as for a sheltered breakfast when Wellington's weather turns.
The breakfast menu handles both familiar cafe staples and more colourful starts. Porridge, house granola and eggs on toast sit beside Benedict, waffles and a large cooked breakfast. Huevos rancheros layers chilli beans, cheese, jalapeño salsa, fried eggs, avocado and sour cream over a toasted tortilla. Halloumi appears in a warm bruschetta, while avocado toast adds dukkah, chilli jam, basil oil and balsamic glaze.
Brunch moves beyond breakfast without losing the cafe's relaxed character. Bao buns can be filled with sticky pork or fried chicken, and a crisp chicken burger brings sriracha honey, bacon, cheese and slaw. An open steak sandwich uses sirloin, chimichurri and crisp kumara; Thai beef and smoked salmon salads provide fresher alternatives. Fish and chips and chicken karaage complete a selection that can carry lunch well beyond eggs and toast.
A composed vegan brunch combines tofu, vegetables, avocado, rosti, toast and chilli beans, while many other dishes note gluten-free or dairy-free adaptations. Children have their own compact breakfast and lunch choices, and small snacks cover visitors who only want something alongside a drink. Advance booking requests are accepted, which is useful for groups planning around the popular waterfront setting rather than relying on a spontaneous outdoor table.
Address: 106 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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Lola Stays Menu
Breakfast
GF = Gluten Free | DF = Dairy Free | DFO = Dairy Free Option | GFO = Gluten Free Option. Served 7AM – 2:30PM.
Creamy Porridge
vanilla cream oats with pistachio crumble, coconut sugar, berry compote & milk (DFO)
Lola’s Granola
house-made with oats, seeds, nuts, dried fruit, compote & poached pear. Served with greek yoghurt & milk (DFO)
Eggs on Toast
free-range eggs on sourdough or grain toast (DFO, GFO)
Eggs Benedict
poached eggs on sourdough with GF rosti & hollandaise (GFO)
Bruschetta
halloumi, poached eggs & tomato on sourdough with basil pesto (GFO)
Avocado on Toast
halloumi, tomato & avocado on grain toast with dukkah, chili jam, basil oil & balsamic glaze (GFO)
Mushrooms on Toast
garlic & thyme mushrooms on sourdough with spinach, parmesan cheese & truffle oil (VG)
Lola’s Big Breakfast
eggs, bacon, GF rosti, sausages, tomato, mushrooms & toast with tomato kasundi (DFO, GFO)
Lola’s Vege Breakfast
eggs, halloumi, tomato, rosti, mushrooms, avocado & toast with chilli jam (DFO, GFO)
Huevos Rancheros
toasted flour tortilla with chilli beans, cheese, jalapeño salsa, fried eggs, avocado, sour cream, coriander & hot sauce
French Toast
with bacon, banana, crème fraîche, berry puree, cookie crumble & salted caramel (GFO)
Waffles
bacon, banana, blueberry, mascarpone, pistachio crumble & honey butter
Breakfast Extras
Free-range egg
Avocado
Bacon
Black Pudding
GF bread
Halloumi
Mushrooms
GF rosti
Salmon
Sausages
Spinach
Toast
Tomato
Brunch
GF = Gluten Free | DF = Dairy Free | DFO = Dairy Free Option | GFO = Gluten Free Option.
Bao Buns
sticky pork or fried chicken with sweet chili mayo. Served with slaw & fries
Chicken Burger
sriracha honey crispy chicken on brioche with bacon, cheese & slaw. Served with fries
Open Steak Sandwich
160g marinated sirloin on garlic toast with salad, gherkin, cherry tomatoes, fried onions, chimichurri & crispy kumara (DF, GFO)
Salmon Bagel
smoked salmon, chive cream cheese, popped capers & pesto. Served with fries & pickled salad
Fish & Chips
crispy battered fish of the day with salad, fries & tartare sauce
Chicken Karaage
soy-marinated crispy chicken with garlic rice, sweet karaage sauce, fried egg & pickled salad (DFO)
Vegan Brunch
tofu, spinach, tomato, GF rosti, mushrooms, avocado & GF toast with chilli beans (DF, GF)
Mama’s Thai Beef Salad
marinated sirloin, seasonal salad cucumber, slaw, crispy noodles & peanuts. With crispy kumara & thai dressing (GFO, DFO)
Smoked Salmon Salad
seasonal salad with togarashi spiced salmon, avocado, edamame, tomato, seaweed chips & wasabi mayo (GF, DFO)
Black Pudding
with bacon, spinach, rosti, mango chutney, fried egg & mustard sauce (DFO)
Lambs Fry
grilled lamb liver on rosti with bacon, fried onions & creamy sherry mushrooms (GF)
Snacks
Fries & Aioli
Bacon & Egg Buttie
Ham & Cheese Toastie
Toast & Spread
Kids
Egg on Toast
Mini Pancakes w Bacon & Banana
Nuggets & Fries
Cheesy Bread
Fairy Bread
Iced Drinks
Iced Long Black / Americano
Iced Latte
Blended Iced Drinks
Blended Iced Coffee
Blended Iced Mocha
Blended Iced Chocolate
Smoothies
Banana
Berry
Mango
Passionfruit
Tropical
Freshly Squeezed Juice
Beets
beetroot, apple, ginger, celery, lemon
Detox
carrot, orange, turmeric, ginger
Green
pear, apple, celery, spirulina
Immune
apple, lemon, turmeric, ginger
Coffee
Long Black / Short Black / Americano
Macchiato / Vienna
Flat White
Latte
Cappuccino
Mocha
Hot Chocolate
Chai Latte (Sweet / Spicy)
Dirty Chai
Lemon Honey Ginger
English Breakfast / Earl Grey
Herbal Tea
Juice
Apple
Cranberry
Orange
Tomato
Soft Drinks
Bottled Juice
Kombucha
Sparkling Water
Ginger Beer / Lemon Lime & Bitters
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Against typical prices in Wellington
- Fish and chips Typical in Wellington: $29.00 $25.00
- Eggs benedict Typical in Wellington: $24.75 $24.00
- Chicken burger Typical in Wellington: $26.50 $25.00
- Long black Typical in Wellington: $5.20 $4.50
- Flat white Typical in Wellington: $6.00 $5.50
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