72 places for brunch in Whangārei: cafés, bakeries and plated breakfasts.
Morning in Whangārei is bakeries and plated brunch as much as a flat white at the counter. CBD, Kensington, and Town Basin have a thick run of the cafés and bakery counters. Waipū, Ruakākā, and Tutukākā cover the village and coast cafés. All You Knead, Hello Pickle, and Bocky Boo Gelato Cafe are a sensible start if you want a name before the cards.
Hours and a map pin sit on each card.
Rank 01
4.9(139)· Google rating
BakeryCBD
Closed now
Looking for bakery in CBD? All You Knead is a solid pick — casual grab-and-go more than a booked table. Solid for a CBD night when the brief is takeaway, not a long table booking.
Open place pageRank 02
4.8(186)· Google rating
CafeRegent
Closed now
Regent pie-and-coffee stop without driving into the CBD? Hello Pickle on Bank Street calls itself a gourmet pie and specialty coffee café, with gluten-free, vegan and keto-friendly options on the house site, plus catering.
Open place pageRank 03
4.7(510)· Google rating
CafeCBD
Closed now
Daytime gelato and coffee in the CBD, not only a dessert detour? Bocky Boo on Cameron Street is the Whangārei branch of a small gelato group — house-made gelato, sorbets, desserts and coffee, with vegan and dairy-free flavours in the mix.
Open place pageRank 04
4.7(467)· Google rating
CafeCBD
Closed now
Bank Street brunch without a bakery cabinet stop? Bob Cafe is the plated breakfast and brunch room — vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free friendly options in the mix, with a daytime window that wraps mid-afternoon.
Open place pageRank 05
4.8(152)· Google rating
CafeCBD
Closed now
Rust Avenue coffee and plated brunch without walking all the way to Cameron Street? DeLuca is a daytime café with gluten-free options, breakfast and lunch, and a cabinet of cakes and slices.
Open place pageRank 06
5.0(64)· Google rating
CafeCBD
Closed now
After a Town Basin wander, Lieto on Water Street is the gelato-and-coffee café the house site builds around scoops, dessert plates and a proper coffee.
Open place pageRank 07
4.7(427)· Google rating
RestaurantCBD
Closed now
Need a bagel run on Bank Street rather than a long sit-down lunch? Biggie Bagels specialises in hand-rolled sourdough bagels with fresh fillings and house-smoked meats, with vegan and vegetarian options in the mix.
Open place pageRank 08
4.9(82)· Google rating
BakeryCBD
Closed now
Bank Street scratch bakery for sweets rather than a plated brunch? little foodie says everything is baked from scratch — donuts, brownies, cookies and gluten-free options with separate handling called out on delivery platforms.
Open place pageRank 09
4.7(259)· Google rating
Cafe · Vegan · VegetarianWaipū
Closed now
Already in Waipū and want Vegan café? Logan MacLean Cafe fits — casual grab-and-go more than a booked table. Solid for a Waipū night when the brief is takeaway, not a long table booking. Check Open now here before you swing by.
Open place pageRank 10
4.8(109)· Google rating
CafeCBD
Closed now
Cameron Street cabinet treats and celebration cakes rather than a dinner booking? Treat Cakes and Pastries is the pink boutique bakery at the front of The Strand — custom cakes, handcrafted pastries, French-inspired sweets and coffee, with…
Open place pageRank 11
4.6(1,142)· Google rating
CafeCBD
Closed now
Quality Street default for breakfast through light dinner? Fat Camel serves Israeli and Middle Eastern food a short walk from the Town Basin — hummus, falafel, pita pockets, shakshuka, shawarma and mezze, with vegan and gluten-free…
Open place pageRank 12
4.6(466)· Google rating
CafeKensington
Closed now
Pair coffee with a gardens walk rather than a quick CBD grab? Quail Cafe sits inside Whangārei Quarry Gardens on Russell Road — coffee, sweets, breakfast and lunch with a view over the Waiarohia Stream and plantings, usually Wednesday to…
Open place pageRank 13
4.6(440)· Google rating
CafeRuakākā
Closed now
Ruakākā beach stop rather than a Whangārei CBD brunch? The Bach Cafe sits just behind the sand dunes — indoor seating, a shady outdoor area, coffee, breakfast, cabinet treats and pizza on selected evenings.
Open place pageRank 14
4.8(73)· Google rating
Restaurant · PolynesianKensington
Closed now
Kensington daytime kai with a whānau story? Lil Nana's on Davies Street is run by sisters of Te Orewai Ngāti Hine descent — Māori and Pasifika dishes based on nannies' recipes, including Cook Island and Niuean family cooking, with an…
Open place pageRank 15
5.0(38)· Google rating
CafeCBD
Closed now
Already in CBD and want café? Hare Krishna Community Cafe fits — casual grab-and-go more than a booked table. Handy when you're already in CBD and want dinner without driving back into the CBD.
Open place pageRank 16
4.6(304)· Google rating
CafeRiverside
Closed now
Want river views without walking into the busier Town Basin café strip? Kafé on Riverside Drive sits on the Hātea River beside the Loop walkway — organic coffee, handmade savouries and sweets, and Dad's Pies on the cabinet.
Open place pageRank 17
4.6(262)· Google rating
CafeWaipū
Closed now
Looking for café in Waipū? Waipu Central is a solid pick — a quiet café stop. Handy if you're already in Waipū and want a café without driving across town. Check Open now here before you swing by.
Open place pageRank 18
4.6(201)· Google rating
Cafe · PizzaParua Bay
Closed now
Heading out the Heads and want a proper Parua Bay stop? Smith & Local is the café-and-pizzeria on Whangārei Heads Road — coffee and cabinet food by day, cooked breakfasts on weekends, and pizza or burgers when they run later into the…
Open place pageRank 19
4.8(57)· Google rating
CafeTutukākā
Closed now
Already in Tutukākā and want café? Village Eats fits — a quiet café stop. Handy if you're already in Tutukākā and want a café without driving across town. They're closed Monday and Tuesday, so check Open now here before you swing by.
Open place pageRank 20
4.6(174)· Google rating
Cafe · IndianParua Bay
Closed now
Heading out the Heads and want café lunch or Indian dinner without driving back to town? New Day in the Parua Bay shops splits daytime café hours and later Indian dinner most days.
Open place pageRank 21
4.9(38)· Google rating
CafeCBD
Closed now
Need café without leaving CBD? Rumours is built for that — a café stop. A local CBD pick when you don't want to hunt further afield. They're closed Saturday and Sunday, so check Open now here before you swing by.
Open place pageRank 22
4.8(48)· Google rating
CafeWaipū
Closed now
Already in Waipū and want café? Unit Six fits — a quiet café stop. A local Waipū pick when you don't want to hunt further afield. Check Open now here before you swing by.
Open place pageRank 23
4.5(2,028)· Google rating
Restaurant · NZ / WesternWaipū
Closed now
After a Waipu Cove swim and want brunch without leaving the sand strip? The Cove Cafe sits opposite the beach on Cove Road — indoor and outdoor tables with views across to Whangārei Heads and the Hen and Chicken Islands when the weather…
Open place pageRank 24
4.5(515)· Google rating
Restaurant · Indian · ThaiCBD
Closed now
Can't agree on Thai or Indian? Grand Thai & Indian at the start of Bank Street (Grand Hotel building) pitches both — gluten-free, vegan, keto and Jain options in the mix, with dine-in and online ordering.
Open place pageRank 25
4.6(88)· Google rating
RestaurantMarsden Cove
Closed now
Need restaurant without leaving Marsden Cove? Oregano Restaurant. Bar & Cafe is built for that — casual grab-and-go more than a booked table. Handy when you're already in Marsden Cove and want dinner without driving back into the CBD.
Open place pageRank 26
4.5(262)· Google rating
CafeTikipunga
Closed now
Already in Tikipunga and want café? Totara Cafe fits — a quiet café stop. A local Tikipunga pick when you don't want to hunt further afield. Check Open now here before you swing by.
Open place pageRank 27
4.6(76)· Google rating
CafeRaumanga
Closed now
Already in Raumanga and want café? Charlies Lunch Bar fits — casual grab-and-go more than a booked table. Handy when you're already in Raumanga and want dinner without driving back into the CBD.
Open place pageRank 28
4.5(161)· Google rating
BakeryPort Whangārei
Closed now
Looking for bakery in Port Whangārei? The Bakers Crust is a solid pick — a straightforward local pick. Handy if you're already in Port Whangārei and want a bakery without driving across town. Check Open now here before you swing by.
Open place pageRank 29
4.5(145)· Google rating
CafeWhangārei
Closed now
Need café without leaving Whangārei? Pure Cafe is built for that — casual grab-and-go more than a booked table. A practical café option when you're already in Whangārei and don't want to overthink it.
Open place pageRank 30
4.5(143)· Google rating
CafeOne Tree Point
Closed now
Already in One Tree Point and want café? Harbour Keys Cafe & Bar fits — a cosy café stop. A local One Tree Point pick when you don't want to hunt further afield. They're closed Monday, so check Open now here before you swing by.
Open place pageRank 31
4.6(61)· Google rating
RestaurantTikipunga
Closed now
Heading through Tikipunga? Tiki Bake covers the restaurant brief — quiet energy. A local Tikipunga pick when you don't want to hunt further afield. They're closed Sunday, so check Open now here before you swing by.
Open place pageRank 32
5.0(18)· Google rating
CafeAvenues
Closed now
Already in Avenues and want café? Amber’s Kitchen fits — a quiet café stop. A local Avenues pick when you don't want to hunt further afield. They're closed Monday and Saturday, so check Open now here before you swing by.
Open place pageRank 33
5.0(18)· Google rating
CafeRiverside
Closed now
Need café without leaving Riverside? Bees Brew NZ is built for that — casual grab-and-go more than a booked table. Handy when you're already in Riverside and want dinner without driving back into the CBD.
Open place pageRank 34
4.6(56)· Google rating
CafeRegent
Closed now
Heading through Regent? Divine Espresso Bar covers the café brief — casual grab-and-go more than a booked table. Handy when you're already in Regent and want dinner without driving back into the CBD. Check Open now here before you swing by.
Open place pageRank 35
4.4(642)· Google rating
CafeTe Kamo
Closed now
Te Kamo daytime café rather than another north-side takeaway? Milk & Honey on Kamo Road is the breakfast-to-lunch stop — coffee, outdoor seating, Wi-Fi and laptop-friendly energy when you're already on that strip and don't want a CBD…
Open place pageRank 36
4.4(633)· Google rating
CafeMaunu
Closed now
Maunu Road coffee without driving back into the town centre? Jolt Cafe is the daytime café stop on that west-side corridor — useful when you're already heading toward Maunu and want a coffee stop rather than another CBD brunch hunt.
Open place pageRank 37
4.4(622)· Google rating
CafeKensington
Closed now
Kensington breakfast before the shops get busy? Cafe Narnia on Kamo Road is the early café stop — open from 7am most days (Sunday a little later) and wrapping mid-afternoon, handy when you're already north of the CBD and want coffee…
Open place pageRank 38
4.8(22)· Google rating
CafeCBD
Closed now
Bank Street coffee and bakery takeaway without a long sit-down? Konnie's Bakery Kafe sits in the Quest complex on the Cameron Street corner, handy when you're already downtown toward Farmers and the banks.
Open place pageRank 39
4.4(507)· Google rating
CafeTown Basin
Closed now
Town Basin fringe coffee and a sandwich without joining the Quayside café queue? CIBO Cafe on Reyburn Street is the early takeaway-leaning stop — coffee and sandwich energy from 7am on weekdays (weekends open a little later), wrapping…
Open place pageRank 40
4.5(77)· Google rating
CafeKensington
Closed now
Looking for café in Kensington? Refuel Cafe is a solid pick — a café stop. A local Kensington pick when you don't want to hunt further afield. They're closed Sunday, so check Open now here before you swing by.
Open place pageRank 41
4.5(71)· Google rating
CafeGlenbervie
Closed now
Heading through Glenbervie? Black Stump Cafe covers the café brief — a quiet café stop. A local Glenbervie pick when you don't want to hunt further afield.
Open place pageRank 42
4.4(356)· Google rating
Cafe · DinerRuakākā
Closed now
Ruakākā daytime café on Peter Snell Road rather than a tavern dinner? Two Birds is the breakfast-to-lunch stop — coffee, outdoor seating, dogs welcome inside and out, and OrderMeal if you want to order ahead for pickup.
Open place pageRank 43
4.4(303)· Google rating
BakeryKensington
Closed now
Heading through Kensington? Charlies Bakery covers the bakery brief — a straightforward local pick. Handy if you're already in Kensington and want a bakery without driving across town.
Open place pageRank 44
4.7(24)· Google rating
CafePort Whangārei
Closed now
D5 Cafe is the café in Port Whangārei when you want a café stop. A local Port Whangārei pick when you don't want to hunt further afield. They're closed Saturday and Sunday, so check Open now here before you swing by.
Open place pageRank 45
4.4(183)· Google rating
CafeCBD
Closed now
Already in CBD and want café? Fresh Licensed Cafe fits — a quiet café stop. Handy if you're already in CBD and want a café without driving across town. They're closed Sunday, so check Open now here before you swing by.
Open place pageRank 46
4.4(150)· Google rating
RestaurantOnerahi
Closed now
Already in Onerahi and want restaurant? Flames Restaurant, Bar & Cafe fits — casual grab-and-go more than a booked table. Solid for a Onerahi night when the brief is takeaway, not a long table booking.
Open place pageRank 47
4.4(129)· Google rating
CafeCBD
Closed now
Kahvi is the café in CBD when you want a quiet café stop. Handy if you're already in CBD and want a café without driving across town. They're closed Sunday, so check Open now here before you swing by.
Open place pageRank 48
4.4(100)· Google rating
BakeryWhangārei
Closed now
Looking for bakery in Whangārei? Whau Valley Hot Bread Shop is a solid pick — casual grab-and-go more than a booked table. Useful when you're comparing bakery options around town and want something straightforward.
Open place pageRank 49
4.4(66)· Google rating
CafePort Whangārei
Closed now
Already in Port Whangārei and want café? Pantry Cafe fits — a quiet café stop. Handy if you're already in Port Whangārei and want a café without driving across town. They're closed Sunday, so check Open now here before you swing by.
Open place pageRank 50
4.3(1,098)· Google rating
CafeTown Basin
Closed now
Town Basin breakfast or brunch with outdoor seating on Quayside? Serenity Cafe is the casual café stop for coffee, cabinet energy and a sit when you're already on the marina strip — family friendly, dogs welcome outside, and useful if you…
Open place pageRank 51
4.3(355)· Google rating
CafeWhangārei
Closed now
Need café without leaving Whangārei? Miners Rest Cafe is built for that — a café stop. Useful when you're comparing café options around town and want something straightforward. Check Open now here before you swing by.
Open place pageRank 52
4.5(18)· Google rating
CafePataua
Hours unavailable
Already in Pataua and want café? Tahi Pop Up Cafe fits — a café stop. Handy if you're already in Pataua and want a café without driving across town. They're closed Monday and Tuesday, so check Open now here before you swing by.
Open place pageRank 53
4.5(16)· Google rating
CafePort Whangārei
Closed now
Already in Port Whangārei and want café? Two Double 7 LunchBar fits — casual grab-and-go more than a booked table. Solid for a Port Whangārei night when the brief is takeaway, not a long table booking.
Open place pageRank 54
5.0(5)· Google rating
CafeWhangārei
Closed now
Already in Whangārei and want café? No 7 Espresso fits — a café stop. Useful when you're comparing café options around town and want something straightforward. They're closed Sunday, so check Open now here before you swing by.
Open place pageRank 55
4.3(84)· Google rating
CafeWoodhill
Closed now
Cobe Coffee is the café in Woodhill when you want casual grab-and-go more than a booked table. Handy when you're already in Woodhill and want dinner without driving back into the CBD.
Open place pageRank 56
4.3(38)· Google rating
CafeAvenues
Open now
Need café without leaving Avenues? wildbean cafe is built for that — casual grab-and-go more than a booked table. Solid for a Avenues night when the brief is takeaway, not a long table booking. Check Open now here before you swing by.
Open place pageRank 57
4.5(8)· Google rating
CafeWaipū
Closed now
Already in Waipū and want café? OceanView Cafe fits — a café stop. Handy if you're already in Waipū and want a café without driving across town. Check Open now here before you swing by.
Open place pageRank 58
4.4(7)· Google rating
CafeMarsden Cove
Closed now
The Anchorage Village Cafe is the café in Marsden Cove when you want a café stop. A local Marsden Cove pick when you don't want to hunt further afield. Check Open now here before you swing by.
Open place pageRank 59
4.2(939)· Google rating
CafeTown Basin
Closed now
Another Quayside café stop and you want marina views with the coffee? Mokaba Cafe is the all-day Town Basin room for Chiasso coffee, cakes and pastries (including gluten-free on the house site), with outdoor seating and dogs welcome inside…
Open place pageRank 60
4.2(373)· Google rating
CafeTe Kamo
Closed now
Need breakfast before most of Te Kamo is awake? Soda Cafe on Kamo Road opens early on weekdays (from 6:30am) for coffee, outdoor seating and a laptop-friendly daytime table, with dogs welcome outside.
Open place pageRank 61
4.0(29)· Google rating
CafeRaumanga
Closed now
Looking for café in Raumanga? The Cabbage Tree Cafe is a solid pick — casual grab-and-go more than a booked table. Solid for a Raumanga night when the brief is takeaway, not a long table booking. Check Open now here before you swing by.
Open place pageRank 62
4.0(31)· Google rating
BakeryOnerahi
Closed now
Already in Onerahi and want bakery? Onerahi Hot Bread Shop fits — casual grab-and-go more than a booked table. Solid for a Onerahi night when the brief is takeaway, not a long table booking.
Open place pageRank 63
3.2(5)· Google rating
CafeRiverside
Closed now
Already in Riverside and want café? Cascade Cafe fits — a café stop. Handy if you're already in Riverside and want a café without driving across town. Check Open now here before you swing by.
Open place pageRank 64
3.9(22)· Google rating
CafeMaunu
Closed now
Heading through Maunu? Tiffanys Coffee Lounge covers the café brief — a café stop. A local Maunu pick when you don't want to hunt further afield. They're closed Monday and Tuesday, so check Open now here before you swing by.
Open place pageRank 65
3.7(20)· Google rating
CafeWhangārei
Closed now
Heading through Whangārei? Skyline Airport Cafe covers the café brief — casual grab-and-go more than a booked table. A practical café option when you're already in Whangārei and don't want to overthink it.
Open place pageRank 66
3.9(50)· Google rating
CafeWaipū
Closed now
Looking for café in Waipū? Country Bake Waipu is a solid pick — casual grab-and-go more than a booked table. Handy when you're already in Waipū and want dinner without driving back into the CBD. Check Open now here before you swing by.
Open place pageRank 67
4.0(454)· Google rating
BakeryRuakākā
Closed now
Already in Ruakākā and want bakery? La nonna Italian Bakery fits — casual grab-and-go more than a booked table. Handy when you're already in Ruakākā and want dinner without driving back into the CBD.
Open place pageRank 68
4.0(524)· Google rating
CafeWhangārei Heads
Closed now
Out at the Heads and want a meal without driving back to town? The Deck Cafe & restaurant on Reotahi Road is the Whangārei Heads stop — coffee, breakfast through lunch most days, outdoor seating for groups, and dinner service Thursday to…
Open place pageRank 69
3.7(29)· Google rating
CafePort Whangārei
Closed now
Need café without leaving Port Whangārei? Country Bake is built for that — casual grab-and-go more than a booked table. Handy when you're already in Port Whangārei and want dinner without driving back into the CBD.
Open place pageRank 70
3.7(41)· Google rating
CafeWoodhill
Closed now
Heading through Woodhill? Columbus Coffee Whangarei Hospital covers the café brief — a café stop. Handy if you're already in Woodhill and want a café without driving across town. Check Open now here before you swing by.
Open place pageRank 71
3.7(202)· Google rating
CafeWhangārei
Closed now
Columbus Coffee is the café in Whangārei when you want a café stop. Useful when you're comparing café options around town and want something straightforward. Check Open now here before you swing by.
Open place pageRank 72
3.5(207)· Google rating
CafeCBD
Closed now
Looking for café in CBD? The Bake House Cafe is a solid pick — a café stop. Handy if you're already in CBD and want a café without driving across town. They're closed Sunday, so check Open now here before you swing by.
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