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Cafes & Brunch Spots in New Zealand
3,445 places across 204 cities and towns
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Cafes serve coffee, all-day breakfast and brunch, cabinet food, cakes and light lunches – the heart of Kiwi daytime eating.
New Zealand café culture is famous for the flat white, big brunch plates and creative cabinet food. Most cafés open early and close mid-afternoon.
Across New Zealand we list 3,445 cafe & brunch venues. The biggest concentrations are in Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington and Hamilton.
Where to find them
| Auckland | 1104 | |
| Christchurch | 280 | |
| Wellington | 230 | |
| Hamilton | 122 | |
| Dunedin | 96 | |
| Nelson | 66 | |
| Lower Hutt | 58 | |
| Whangārei | 55 | |
| Rotorua | 55 | |
| New Plymouth | 51 | |
| Napier | 51 | |
| Tauranga | 46 |
Signature cafe & brunch dishes
Flat white
New Zealand's signature coffee
Eggs benedict
With bacon or salmon
Big breakfast
Eggs, bacon, sausage and toast
Smashed avocado
On sourdough
Mince and cheese pie
A Kiwi classic
Ginger slice
From the cabinet
Popular cafes & brunch spots in NZ
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Tips for ordering
- Order at the counter in most cafés.
- Brunch is busiest 10 am–12 pm on weekends.
- Many cafés close by 3 or 4 pm.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find cafes & brunch spots near me?
Tap “Show cafe & brunch near me” at the top of this page and allow location access. We'll list the closest cafe & brunch venues with the distance from you.
How many cafes & brunch spots are there in New Zealand?
We currently list 3,445 cafe & brunch venues in 204 cities and towns.
Which city has the most cafes & brunch spots?
Auckland leads with 1104 venues.
What should I order at a cafe & brunch restaurant?
Popular choices include flat white, eggs benedict, big breakfast and smashed avocado.
