2026 Autumn / Winter Seasonal Brunch Menu

All Day Breakfast:

Free Range Eggs On Toast

Poached / Fried / Scrambled on Sourdough / Ciabatta / Mix Grain / Gluten Free Toast

$14

Winter Porridge

Creamy Oat Porridge Served with Star Anise & Vanilla Poached Pear, Coconut Yoghurt, Spiced Crumbs, Medjool Dates, Maple Syrup

$18

Vegetarian

Apple Crumble Pancakes

Buttermilk Pancakes, Pot Stewed Caramelised Spiced Apple, Steel Cut Oat Crumbles, Creme Fraiche, Salted Caramel, Maple Syrup, Crispy Streaky Bacon

$25

Creamy Mushroom

Creamy Mushroom Served with Toasted Brioche, Poached Eggs, Grilled Broccoli, Parmesan, Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

$24

Vegetarian

Smashed Avocado On Toast

Sourdough Toast, Smashed Avocado, Roquette, Fresh Herbs, Pickled Fennel, Radish, Vine Tomatoes, Chimichurri

$24

Vegan

Eggs Benedict On Rosti

Potato Rosti, Free Range Poached Eggs, House Made Citrus Hollandaise, Baby Spinach, Fried Shallots.

$18

Gluten free

Big Breakfast

Eggs Your Way, Potato Rosti, Ciabatta, Streaky Bacon, Pork and Fennel Sausage, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, House Made Citrus Hollandaise

$31.5

Vegetarian Big Breakfast

Eggs Your Way, Potato Rosti, Ciabatta, Avocado, Halloumi, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Housemade Citrus Hollandaise.

$31.5

Vegetarian

Omelette Your Way (3 Fillings)

Served With Whipped Ricotta, Mesclun and Sourdough Choose From: Cheese, Spinach, Tomatoes, Mushroom, Onion, Bacon, Smoked Salmon

$26

All Day Lunch:

Grilled Chicken Salad

Sage Grilled Chicken Thigh, Creamy Parsnip Puree, Puffed Quinoa, Sesame Coated Avocado, Tomatoes, Roquette, Mesclun, Grilled Broccoli, Fresh Herbs, Mustard Dressing, Pickled Fennel

$26

Gluten free

Wagyu Cheese Burger

220g Wagyu Pattie, Gherkins, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion Jam, Double Cheddar, Onion Rings, Milk Bun, House Made Aioli, Shoestring Fries.

$30

Slow-Braised Beef Cheek

Cabernet Sauvignon Slow-braised Wagyu Beef Cheek, Creamy Parsnip Puree, Red Wine Thyme Jus, Aged Balsamic & Sherry Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Baby Carrots, Fried Brioche.

$28

Steak & Frites

200 grams Pan-seared Sirloin Steak, Housemade Chimichurri, Red Wine Thyme Jus, Shoestring Fries.

$34

Gluten free

Grilled Salmon Bowl

180 grams Grilled Atlantic Salmon Fillet, Roquette, Puffed Quinoa, Fresh Orange, Toasted Walnuts and Seeds, Sesame Coated Avocado, Pickled Fennel, Radish, Citrus Palm Sugar Dressing, Fresh Herbs.

$33

Gluten free

Dairy free

Beef Ragu Pappardelle

Fresh Pappardelle Pasta, Slow-braised Wagyu Beef Cheek Ragu, Crushed Tomatoes, Aged Parmigiana, Pangrattato, Fresh Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

$28

Grilled Chilli Prawn Pappardelle

Fresh Pappardelle Pasta, Fish Stock Reduction, Grilled Chilli Prawn, Tomatoes, Roquette, Fresh Herbs, Pangrattato, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Grated Parmesan

$28

Creamy Bacon and Mushroom Pappardelle

Fresh Pappardelle Pasta, Bacon, Mushroom, Cream, Egg Yolk, Parmesan, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Greens, Grated Parmesan

$28

Mushroom & Spinach Pappardelle

Fresh Pappardelle Pasta, Mushroom, Peas, Baby Spinach, Cream, Egg Yolk, Toasted Pinenuts, Truffle Oil, Parmesan Flakes, Fresh Herbs

$27

Vegetarian

Wild Mushroom Risotto

Truffle Butter Toasted Aborio, Vege Stock, Sauteed Wild Mushrooms, Peas, Aged Parmigiana, Truffle Oil, Fresh Greens.

$26

Gluten free

Vegetarian

Grilled Prawn Risotto

Fish Stock Simmered Aborio, Pan-seared White Wine Glazed Chilli Prawns, Braised Tomatoes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Roquette and Parmiagiana.

$27

Gluten free

Sides

Shoestring Fries (served with House made Aioli)

served with House made Aioli

Free Range Egg

Toast

Avocado

Mushroom

Halloumi

Streaky Bacon

Pork and Fennel Sausage

Smoked Salmon

House Made Hollandaise - Aioli

Cream Cheese

Jam

Peanut Butter

Chimichurri

We are officially buddy approved!

So proud to introduce new house treats for our furry friends by @buddy.bitesnz

Developed and each bag handmade & packed by a group of innovative year 13 Business Study students.

It's really great to see our young generations taking such initiatives and turn them into actions, we absolutely love what they've made and we want to give them our best support to see them grow, and so do you!👏

We are fully stocked up for these yummy treats, if your buddy hasn't got enough bites while visiting us, feel free to purchase a bag or two, we have all flavors available!!

Thank you Molly, Kennedy, Ruby, Hugo and Spencer, you guys have done an amazing job! 👍👍

#furryfriends #welovedogs #healthytreats #youngenterpreneur #innovationintoaction #takapunacafe #dogfriendlycafe

The New 2026 Autumn / Winter Menu!

New Menu starts serving on Friday, the 1st of May.

All Day Breakfast. (7am-2:30pm)
All Day Lunch. (7am-2:30pm)

This Winter Menu is all about stepping up and refining our offers on your brunch options.
We continue to serve our pasta range with a swap from linguine to fresh thick ribbon Pappardelle that picks up the pasta sauce perfectly.

Here is the New Pasta Dish:

Beef Ragu Pappardelle.

Fresh pappardelle pasta, slow-braised Wagyu beef cheek ragu, crushed tomatoes, pangrattato, aged parmigiana, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil.

Traditional, Bold and Flavorful.

Other pasta options are available as below:
- Creamy Mushroom & Bacon Pappardelle
- Chilli Prawn Pappardelle
- Creamy Mushroom & Peas & Spinach Pappardelle (vegetarian)

The best way to eat it is to share, please don't keep your dish to yourself.

And this wraps up this season's new menu release.

New menu starts serving from 7am tomorrow, the 1st of May. All Day Breakfast, All Day Lunch.

Hope this winter, we feed you well. 👌

#autumnwinter #seasonalmenu #beefragu #wagyubeef #pappardelle #pasta #winterlunch #freshingredients #heartymeal #traditions #takapunaeat #aucklandeats

2026 Autumn / Winter Menu - New Dish:

We've released quite a few serious dishes, here is something fun👇

Apple Crumble Buttermilk Pancakes.

Buttermilk pancakes, pot stewed caramelised spiced apple, housemade steel cut oat crumbles, creme fraiche, salted caramel, maple syrup, crispy bacon.

There's nothing better than waking up to that sweet cinnamon aroma that feels like a warm hug on a cold day!!

We guarantee this is gonna be the happy meal that lightens up every grumpy, procrastinating, slow typical winter morning. 👌

#autumnwinter #seasonalmenu #seasonaldish #applecrumble #pancakes #warmbreakfast #happymeal #happymorning #takapunaeats #aucklandeats

2026 Autumn / Winter Menu - New Dish.

Grilled Salmon Bowl.

Grilled 180g Atlantic salmon fillet sit on a salad bed of roquette, puffed quinoa, fresh orange, toasted walnuts and seeds, citrus palm sugar dressing, sesame coated avocado, pickled fennel, radish and fresh herb.

A refined balance of freshness and richness, packed with good protein - another great lunch option for your clean eating goals. 💪

Gluten free, dairy free.

New Menu starts serving on Friday, the 1st of May.

#autumnwinter #seasonalmenu #freshingredients #grilledsalmon #citrusdressing #glutenfree #dairyfree #cleaneating #proteinlunch #takapunaeat #takapunarestaurant #aucklandeats

2026 Autumn / Winter Menu - New Dish.

We've finally included Risotto in our menu and here is what we have on offer for this season's menu:

- Wild Mushroom Risotto:
(A bowl of deep, earthy flavour)

Truffle butter toasted Aborio, simmered in housemade vege broth, sauteed wild mushrooms, peas, aged parmigiana, truffle oil, fresh greens.
(gf / vegetarian)

- Prawn Risotto:
Slow cooked Aborio, pan-seared white wine glazed prawns, braised tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, roquette and parmigiana.
(gf)

New menu starts serving on Friday, the 1st of May.

#autumnwinter #seasonalingredients #seasonalmenu #risotto #vegetarian #glutenfree #heartylunch #takapunaeat #takapunalunch #aucklandeats

2026 Autumn / Winter Menu - New Dish.

Steak Frites!

200 grams of pan-seared Sirloin Steak, housemade Chimichurri, Red Wine Thyme Jus, Shoestring Fries.
(gf)

An all time classic to bring a little casual vibe to the new seasonal menu.

New Menu starts serving on Friday, the 1st of May.👌

#autumnwinter #seasonalmenu #steakfrites #classicdish #comfortfood #takapunaeat #aucklandeats #lunchvibe #glutenfree

2026 Autumn / Winter Menu - New Dish.

Slow-braised Beef Cheek:

Cabernet Sauvignon slow-braised Wagyu beef cheek, creamy parsnip puree, red wine thyme jus, aged balsamic & sherry roasted brussels sprouts, fried brioche.

The perfect winter dish - Rich, hearty and speaks comfort on your plate.

New Menu starts serving on Friday, the 1st of May.

#autumnwinter #seasonalmenu #seasonalingredients #freshproduce #heartymeal #comfortfood #takapunalunch #takapunaeat #aucklandeats

We've worked relentlessly for this, and the 2026 Autumn / Winter Menu is ready to unfold.

Coming up is what we bring back this season for the comfort of the colder monthes: 👏

- Creamy Mushroom: served with soft poached eggs, grilled brocolli, parmesan flakes on toasted brioche.

- Winter Pear Porridge: creamy oat porridge, star anise & vanilla poached Winter pear, medjool dates, housemade cinnamon crumbs, coconut yoghurt, maple syrup.
(Vegan Option is now available)

New addition dishes are to be announced in the next few days, the new Autumn / Winter Menu starts serving on Friday, the 1st of May.

#2026autumnwinter #seasonalmenu #seasonaldishes #seasonalingredients #freshproduce #heartyplates #takapunaeats #aucklandeats

When I took my first trip to Kaikoura back in 2012, I was instantly captured by its stunning coastline and the large rough reefs where the waves push and pull from. It then becomes my get away spot where I reset myself being surrounded by the crystal blue sea and the wildflower covered peninsula bank.

Being a mother, sometimes you forget about yourself, you forget about those little things that make you not just as a mother, but as you.

This mother's day, we bring a piece of Kaikoura to your plate, with a little message on the side, to remind you that no matter what roles you take on in life, never forget that little piece of heaven in yourself.

Crayfish Risotto:

Buttered Kaikoura Crayfish, Crayfish Broth Cooked Risotto, Parmigiana Crisp, Olive Oil, Fresh Chives.

Mother's Day Weekend only, 9th & 10th of May.
Walk ins welcome at all time, bookings recommended.👌

#mothersday #crayfishrisotto #handdesignedcards #motherhood #innerheaven #takapunarestaurant

Meet Joe, our headchef.

Being partly Italian and growing up in Southern Brazil where food and culture are deeply rooted, his childhood memory of food comes from the fresh pasta hand rolled by his nonna, fresh bread made by his grandma, salami and cheese from their neighbor's houses.

"We all know which house down the street has the best salami, cheese or pasta, we order from neighbors, because often their nonnas have the best recipes that beats the market food."

Tradition and heritage are huge parts in Joe's culinary journey, he believes the labour you put in making the food shows a great deal of respect towards locally grown ingredients, he is our pioneer of made from scratch process and small batch fresh makings.

"I don't really follow the hype and trend, I want to serve the kind of food that makes you feel like you're at home, in your grandma's kitchen, because that's where I grew up in. Authenticity will always be the biggest part for me here, in the kitchen."

Have you checked out our Lunch Menu yet? ✨

We've got a variety of Pasta for you to choose from👇

⭕Grilled Chilli Prawn
⭕Creamy Bacon & Mushroom
⭕Pesto & Tomatoes

All served with Fresh Linguine. 👌👏

#freshpasta #takapunalunch #takapunarestaurant #takapunaeat #weekendbrunchspot #dailylunch #housemade #heartymeal

Pouring Specialty Coffee Daily.

We know you love our Stumpy Blend, a good cup is non-negotiable. 👌

#bespecialty #SpecialtyCoffee #nzspeccoffee #agoodcup #catchuptime #coffeedaily #takapunacafe #takapunacoffee #donttradecoffeeforanythingelse

New Seasonal Canapes Menu is on the way.

Yes we love the idea of seasonality so much, and we try our best to incorporate it into every single part of our menu, Catering Menu included.

But rest assured, we will still keep your favorite event pleasers like Parmigiana Arancini and House Picked Lemon & Salmon untouched.

Good bites are coming to your gatherings. 👌

#cateringmenu #seasonalmenu #aucklandevent #aucklandcatering #canapescatering #functions #partypleasers #corporateevents #sageandbrewcatering

Our ✨Special Easter Cabinet✨ is out!!

Here is the line up: 👇
- Kinder Bueno Tiramisu
- Pinot Noir & Black Cherry Pies
- Strawberry Martini Basque Cheesecake
- Vegan & Paleo Chocolate Tart
- Salted Caramel Carrot Cakes
- Apple Pie & Hot Cross Bun Bread Butter Pudding

Plus your usual favorite Banoffee, Strawberry Friand Tarts, Whittaker's Chocolate Brownies and house staple cakes & slices. 👏👏

Yes the elf has been baking all night, but it's worth the effort because the cabinet looks just the way it should be for this Sweet Easter!!🐇🐇

See you over the Long Weekend, door opens at 8am, no public holiday surcharge as always. ✨

#easter2026 #sweethit #specialcabinet #madefromscratch #longweekend #nosurcharge #takapunaeat #takapunacafe #aucklandeats #seasonofsweetness

Catching the tail of Summer!!!

If you haven't tried our 2026 Spring / Summer Seasonal Brunch Menu, now is the time to pop in!! 👌

We are already brainstorming the next seasonal menu for Autumn / Winter, once this menu is off the counter, it will be off the counter.

Bring the long weekend brunch on, we are here with our best preps and team to serve you this unique seasonal menu that we are very proud of :)

#2026springsummer #seasonalingredients #seasonalmenu #prepfromscratch #easter2026 #longweekend #takapunabrunch #takapunaeat #aucklandeats #aucklandcafe

The Week of Easter!🐰🐣🐦

While there's a running up for the best buns out there, why don't you try something new we came up with just for Easter!!✨👏

Apple Pie & Hot Cross Bun Bread and Butter Puddings!

Hot Cross Buns, layered with spiced apple pie filling, thickened custard and sweetened with maple syrup. Topped with more thick custard and housemade milky butter paste before baking.
Served warm with thick custard and whipped cream. Yum!🤤🤤

➡️We are open throughout Easter Long Weekend, No Surcharge as usual.⬅️

Our Special ✨ Easter Cabinet ✨ will be annouced soon, keep an eye on it, we have heaps of Easter Special Items coming for this sweetest festive season! 👌

#easter2026 #longweekend #easterspecial #breadbutterpudding #nosurcharge #sweetestseason #housebaked #specialcabinet #takapunacafe #takapunaeats #takapunaeaster

Meet Our Team!!👏👏

Here is Rory.

Rory came to New Zealand in October from Canada, looking to explore a new country and expand his opportunities. He's been at Sage & Brew since December, and his favorite dish on our menu is the Bacon Benedict. Outside of the cafe, Rory is a stand up comedian who has been performing for over 15 years, and will be releasing his first special later this year. Make sure you say hi, and catch one of his shows while he's visiting our country!

We absolutely love his sense of humour that brings so much daily laughter and fun moments to our everyday routine, besides, his Eggs Bene is almost always perfectly cooked!! :)

@thetruerory

News keeps rolling, the tension seems to be building high before it drops.

In times like this, we just genuinely want to say a thank you, to you all, for still coming in to support us.

In the midst of the uncertainties out there, we know each one of you has your own fair share of stress to deal with, it's not easy for anyone.

Thank you for keeping us in mind, thanks for checking on us, we really appreciate it. We will keep doing what we do on a daily basis and knowing this would all eventually pass.

Vikki & Joe
Sage & Brew

Other than our all time favorite brunch menu, we also have an extensive range of cabinet items if you just want to grab something simple. 👌

From slices, cakes, little cookies to freshly prepared sandwiches and artisan bakings, we always have something just for your day, and everything is made from scratch with the freshest local & seasonal ingredients, by our dedicated chef team in our kitchen.

Come and check out our daily cabinet, spend some time at our cosy spot over a nicely brewed specialty coffee, or two, if you are in the mood :)

#freshbakings #freshpastries #cosyspot #dailycabinet #madefromscratch #freshingredients #localproduce #takapunacafe #takapunaeat #aucklandeats #takapunabrunch

Does this Chocolate Tart tick all your boxes? 😉

Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Nuts Free and Paleo!!🌟
And we promise it doesn't taste anything less than our usual house staple chocolate treats! 👌

The tart shell is baked with Organic Coconut, Dutch Dark Cocoa and Maple Syrup, filled with Silky Smooth Vegan Chocolate Ganache.

Come in and pick it up today!! 👏👏

#Vegan #glutenfree #Dairyfree #nutsfree #paleo #vegetarian #chocolatetart #mondaymotivvation #takapunacafe #takapunaeat #welovebaking!

Grilled Chicken Salad.

Sage & Garlic Grilled Chicken Thighs, Carrot Puree, Puffed Quinoa, Avocado, Tomatoes, Roquette, Mesclun, Grilled Seasonal Veges, Fresh Herbs, Mustard Dressing, House Pickled Fennel as garnish.

Gluten Free, Keto Friendly. 👌

#seasonalmenu #glutenfree #ketofriendly #chickensalad #healthylunch #freshingredients #freshlyprepared #cleaneating #madefromscratchingredients #takapunacafe #takapunaeats #housestaples

If you need a center piece for your event, you know where to find us!

Charcuterie Board with or Canapes with a seasonal touch, Freshly Prepared Sandwich Boxes or Mini Bakings made from scratch, Sweet Platter or Custom Designed Celebration Cakes.

We love to be part of your event and gatherings, talk to us about your dietary needs or customization requirements, we are here to accomodate all your event needs. 👌

#eventcatering #Charcuterieboard #Canapes #sandwichboxes #minibaking #customcake #dietaryfriendly #aucklandcatering #corporateevents #privatefunctions #sageandbrewcatering

Smashed Avocado on Toast, loaded with Seasonal Fresh Avocado, served with Housemade Salsa, Herb Oil, Pickled Fennel and Roquette. Add your favorite sides if you like.

Spend a nice weekend with us, door opens at 8am, we look forward to seeing you.

#weekendbrunchspot #freshingredients #seasonaldish #avoontoast🥑 #madefromscratchingredients #takapunabrunch

Very happy to create this piece for a celebration of international women's day, thanks for the opportunity for me to enjoy the process I always love.

It's quite a massive slab to feed the whole team, 66cm x 46cm, constructed with 4 sheets of Gluten Free Moist Buttermilk Vanilla Cake, 3 batches of Strawberry Swiss Meringue Buttercream, housemade Rapsberry and Strawberry Jam, topped with Whittaker's Milk Chocolate Dipped Strawberries and Fresh as Freeze Dried Strawberry Powder.

The whole piece is Gluten Free and Nut Free.

Cake orders welcome, would appreciate an at least 3 days notice in prior in normal circumstances, however I never really mind late night baking, quiet commercial kitchen with a bit of music and cake is always my Zen spot.

#artisancake #bakedfromscratch #glutenfree #nutfree #premiumingredients #specialoccasion #celebrationcake #customcakeorder

This is a tribute, to our beloved child and Olivia's loving sister, Xiao Shou (little beastie) who passed away peacefully on Thursday morning at the age of 16.

She's been with me since she's three months old, she spent my late teen, adulthood with me, she witnessed my graduation, motherhood, all the ups and downs. She's always staying on my lap doesn't matter how late I had to stay up to in my office.

She looked after Olivia like her own child and she's always there for Joe no matter how the day was like.

We will always carry you in our hearts full of love, and we will miss you every single day, for a very very long time.

Thank you team, for stepping out to support us at this very difficult time, thanks Rory for filling the sweet cabinet, thank you Jay for taking on an extra shift so I could have some time to process, thanks Danny for staying late, so Joe could go to the vet.

And thank you to the ARC team in albany, you have helped to make all these as smoothly as possible for our whole family.

Vikki & Joe

Chilli Prawn Pasta, served with Fresh Linguine Pasta, Tenderly Grilled Prawns, Slow Cooked Fish Stock Reduction, Tomatoes and Roquette.

Garnished with fresh herbs, house made herb oil, parmesan crumbs.

A plate full of flavors. 👌

Our 2026 Spring / Summer Menu is still going strong, come in and taste it yourself.

#seasonalmenu #freshingredients #heartyplates #brunchmenu #lunch #freshpasta #madefromscratch

A peak into our prep process.

We get alot of customers looking at our cabinet and asking "do you make all these here?"

Yes we do, and not only the cabinet, all of our menu ingredients too, from smallest ingredients like herb oil drizzle to french toast syrup, we make absolutely everything from scratch.

You might hardly notice, but the garnishing bread crumbs on your pasta dish are made from fresh Sourdough bread, seasoned and baked in small batch to preserve the crunchiness. The stock used for pasta base is slow cooked with market fish bones for at least 3 hours. Rostis are made from peeling and boiling fresh potatos, shredding them, seasoning and hand pressing into the mould one by one.

The list goes on and on, the most of it has to be done after the service to make sure there's no interruption to the prep process.

We are proud of what we are doing here, even though it's damn hard work, every single day.

But we love your satisfaction after you finish your plate, we know a good dish counts every single bit on the plate, and that's just about our food attitude, nothing is too small to be made fresh. 👌

#seasonalingredients #freshfood #madefromscratch #smallbatchbaking #prepprocess #kitcheninsight #foodphilosophy #chefslife #agoodplate #takapunaeats #takapunacafe #weekendbrunchspot

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