Greta is a daytime cafe on Evans Bay Parade, where yachts and the nearby dog park form part of the outlook. Inside, greenery and large shared tables give the room a relaxed, communal character. The cafe opens seven days for brunch, coffee and a cabinet filled for the day, supported by baking made on site. It is an easy fit for an unhurried catch-up, a pause during a walk around the bay or a meal with several people gathered around one table.
The food starts with flexible breakfast choices. Granola offers a lighter beginning, while the build-your-own toast option lets diners add the accompaniments that suit them. Mushrooms on toast provide a vegan plate, and a combination of avocado and mayak egg gains sharpness from kimchi. The cabinet and daily bakes give another route when time is short or the main menu feels more than is needed. Together, these options keep the early offering varied without losing the direct appeal of good toast, eggs and baking.
For a more substantial brunch, Greta serves its Benedict on a brioche doughnut, with salmon, bacon or mushrooms and spinach as the principal variations. The Japanese garden salad layers greens and broccolini with white-bean tahini hummus, then adds salmon, pickled ginger and sesame-miso flavours. Fries and other sides can round out a shared order. These dishes show a kitchen willing to use playful foundations and bright, savoury condiments while still delivering the generous formats people seek from a weekend brunch.
Coffee comes from Skunkworks, and the drinks selection extends to Yorkshire tea, pot-brewed teas, matcha and iced drinks. Four smoothies give a fruit-led alternative to the espresso bar. This range matters in a cafe designed for more than a quick takeaway: a table can move naturally from coffee and a baked item to a complete brunch, or linger over tea after the plates are cleared. Greta's bayside context, inclusive menu choices and roomy tables make that slower daytime rhythm part of its appeal.
Address: 326 Evans Bay Parade, Hataitai, Wellington 6021, New Zealand
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