Relish For Food is a weekday cafe and restaurant on the ground floor at 256 Lambton Quay, positioned for breakfast, lunch and coffee in the heart of Wellington's central business district. It combines the flexibility of counter ordering with the option to book a table, so the room works for a solo meal, a catch-up or a small group. Catering is a parallel part of the business, extending the kitchen's daytime food to meetings and private occasions.
Breakfast is built around generous cooked plates. The Relish Breakfast gathers bacon, kransky sausage, eggs, hash browns, mushrooms, beans and sourdough, while the Vegetarian Awakening swaps the meat for spinach and halloumi. Eggs Benedict can be ordered with bacon, spinach or smoked salmon, giving the familiar poached-egg format several directions. Those choices sit alongside lighter cafe staples for diners who want a quicker start to the day.
Lunch moves between cafe favourites and dishes with a Mexican accent. Crumbed dory appears as fish and chips or in tacos, while burritos, nachos and quesadillas offer combinations of meat, beans, vegetables, salsa and cheese. Sandwiches and buffalo wings keep the menu approachable, and tempura cauliflower provides a plant-forward shareable option. The spread is broad enough to accommodate a fast workday lunch as readily as a longer table meal.
The menu also makes room for more playful cafe food. Sweet waffles pair with berries and mascarpone, while a savoury version uses tomato, spinach and halloumi; burgers include both smashed beef and Southern fried chicken styles. Vegetarian and vegan choices are identified across the offering, which helps mixed groups find common ground. With tables available to reserve and catering for larger gatherings, Relish links everyday Lambton Quay dining with occasions that need food brought to them.
Address: Ground Floor, 256 Lambton Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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Relish For Food Menu
Breakfast Selections
Artisan Waffles (Sweet or Savory)
Light and fluffy waffles, served your way: Sweet Indulgence – Streaky bacon, fresh banana, pure maple syrup, and a dollop of whipped cream. Southern Comfort – Southern-style fried chicken, creamy coleslaw, and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Creamy Garlic Mushrooms on Rösti
Tender mushrooms sautéed in a rich, creamy garlic sauce served on top of two crispy golden potato röstis.
Garlic Roasted Spud
A flavourful garlic-roasted gourmet potato paired with spicy chorizo sausage, fresh baby spinach, and a poached free-range egg.
Halloumi Stack
Two golden hashbrowns stacked on Sourdough with grilled halloumi, fresh baby spinach, a perfectly poached free-range egg, grilled tomato, and a luscious hollandaise sauce.
Potato & Herb Rösti
Two golden potato and herb rösti, topped with delicately poached free-range eggs, finished with a rich hollandaise sauce. Choose your accompaniment: Streaky bacon, Premium smoked salmon, or Southern Fried Chicken
The Relish Breakfast
A hearty start to your day Streaky bacon, premium cheese kransky sausages, two free-range eggs cooked to your liking, golden hashbrowns, classic baked beans, and a grilled field mushroom. Served with toasted sourdough.
Vegetarian Awakening
A wholesome vegetarian favorite Tender wilted spinach, grilled halloumi, two free-range eggs cooked to your liking, golden hashbrowns, classic baked beans, and a grilled field mushroom. Served with toasted sourdough.
Bacon & Eggs on Sourdough
Crispy streaky bacon and two free-range eggs cooked to your liking, served on toasted sourdough.
Classic Eggs Benedict
Two perfectly poached free-range eggs served on toasted sourdough with your choice of: Wilted spinach, Streaky bacon, Premium smoked salmon Finished with a rich and creamy hollandaise sauce.
Fluffy Three-Egg Omelette
A light and airy three-egg omelette filled with melted cheese and savoury ham. Served with toasted sourdough.
Midday Delights
Toasted or Fresh Sandwich
Regular Sandwich $11 | Large Artisan Sandwich $14 (One Meat, Any Veggies, Any Sauces)
Buffalo Chicken Wings
Half a dozen succulent chicken wings tossed in a tangy buffalo sauce, served on a bed of crispy fries.
Crispy Fish & Chips
Lightly crumbed fresh dory fillet served with seasonal greens, a wedge of lemon, golden fries, and our homemade tartar sauce.
Crumbed Fish Tacos (3)
Lightly crumbed dory served in three soft tacos with tangy slaw, crema, salsa, and guacamole.
Grilled Burrito (Chicken or Beef)
Grilled 12-inch wrap filled with your choice of seasoned chicken or beef, cheese, Mexican beans, rice, seasonal fresh salad, slaw, and salsa. Served with golden fries.
Nachos (Veg or Beef)
Crispy corn tortilla chips topped with our flavourful in-house Mexican beef and bean mix, melted cheese, sour cream, and guacamole.
Quesadilla (Chicken | Beef | Vegetarian)
A delicious quesadilla filled with your choice of filling, melted cheese, jalapeño, red onion, capsicum, and sweetcorn. Served with guacamole, crema, and sour cream.
Slow cooked Chicken Tacos (3)
Tender, slow-cooked chicken served in three soft tacos with spicy slaw, crema, salsa, and guacamole.
Slow- braised Beef Brisket Tacos (3)
Tender, slow-cooked beef brisket served in three soft tacos with a vibrant chipotle slaw, zesty pickled onions, crema, salsa, and fresh guacamole.
Gourmet Burgers
Crispy Fish Burger
Lightly fried dory fillet served in a toasted brioche bun with crisp lettuce, tartar sauce, onion, and tomato. Accompanied by golden fries.
Gourmet Smashed Beef Burger
Our signature in-house double smashed beef patties with double cheese and bacon served on crisp lettuce with gherkin, caramelised onions, and our special burger sauce, all nestled in a toasted brioche bun. Accompanied by golden fries.
Grilled Halloumi & Mushroom Burger (Vegetarian)
Grilled halloumi cheese and sautéed mushrooms served in a toasted brioche bun with crisp lettuce, garlic mayo, caramelised onions, and tomato. Accompanied by golden fries.
Southern Fried Chicken Burger
Crispy southern fried chicken served in a toasted brioche bun with tomato, lettuce, chipotle slaw, and gherkin. Accompanied by golden fries.
Fresh & Light Salads
Chicken & Bacon Caesar Salad
Fresh lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing, topped with grilled chicken, crispy bacon, a poached free-range egg, parmesan cheese, and red onion.
Lemon Pepper Squid Salad
Tender lemon pepper squid served over a base of crisp lettuce with tomato, red onion, carrot, honey mustard dressing, and tartar sauce.
Southern Fried Chicken Salad
Crispy fried chicken served over a base of crisp lettuce with tomato, red onion, carrot, guacamole, honey mustard dressing, and chipotle mayo.
Light Delights
3 Cajun Fried Chicken Tenders with Spicy Slaw
Three Cajun chicken tenders served with a refreshing spicy slaw and golden crispy fries. A light yet flavourful bite to start.
Curly Fries with Aioli
Seasoned curly fries with a satisfying crunch, served with creamy garlic mayo.
Fried Tortilla Chips with Guacamole & Sour Cream
Golden fried corn tortilla chips served with house-made guacamole and sour cream.
Sides
Golden Fries with Aioli
Crispy golden fries served with a side of creamy garlic mayo.
Loaded Seasoned Wedges
Crispy seasoned potato wedges topped with crispy bacon, melted cheese, sweet chilli sauce, and sour cream.
Tempura Cauliflower Bites with Aioli (v)
Crispy tempura-battered cauliflower served with garlic mayo — a crunchy vegetarian favourite.
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