L-G Cafe

About L-G Cafe

Established in February 2023, L-G Cafe is a bright, contemporary eatery located on Whangaparaoa Road in Stanmore Bay. Taking over a well-known local cafe site, the team quickly built a welcoming community hub catering to local business meetings, family catch-ups, and relaxed weekend brunches.

The kitchen takes pride in freshly prepared fare, from daily counter baking to a comprehensive all-day menu of classic New Zealand brunch mains, gourmet burgers, and salads. Accompanied by Three Beans coffee, loose-leaf teas, specialty hot chocolates, and a selection of beer and wine, the cafe provides a versatile dining destination for any time of day.

With dietary care built into the offering, L-G Cafe provides a broad array of gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan choices. Whether stopping by for a morning coffee and savoury scone or settling in for an unhurried family lunch, visitors enjoy friendly service in an airy coastal setting.

L-G Cafe: Bright Flavours, Fresh Baking, and Community Spirit in Stanmore Bay

Conveniently positioned along Whangaparaoa Road, L-G Cafe has brought new energy to a cherished local dining location since opening its doors in February 2023. Taking over a former cafe site, the business quickly established itself as a go-to gathering place for the Hibiscus Coast community. With its airy, contemporary interior and warm hospitality, it welcomes a lively mix of local tradespeople, business professionals meeting over flat whites, and families sharing weekend lunches.

From early morning, the aroma of Three Beans coffee and warm pastries fills the space. The team operates around a straightforward philosophy: offering fresh daily baking, dependable coffee, and seasonal menus designed to suit diverse appetites and occasions.

Wholesome Brunches and Satisfying Lunches

The all-day kitchen covers everything from morning comfort staples to substantial midday mains. Breakfast lovers can dive into "The Grill"—a comprehensive spread featuring eggs, grilled tomato, herby potatoes, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, avocado, beans, and toast—or opt for lighter favourites like house granola with honey yoghurt and charred apricots, or smashed avocado with feta and dukkah on seed bread. Eggs Benedict comes served on your choice of toasted Turkish bread or crispy potato rosti, topped with classic options like house-smoked salmon or mushrooms with oregano.

At lunchtime, the menu transitions toward hearty cafe favourites. Seafood fans can enjoy battered fish and chips or pan-tossed prawns and orzo drizzled with chilli oil and jalapeno aioli. For a handheld option, the American Beef Burger packs a juicy wagyu beef patty with gherkins, cheese, and mustard mayo into a soft brioche bun, paired with crisp hot chips.

Daily Baking and Inclusive Dietary Options

Beyond the cooked menu, L-G Cafe's cabinet showcases fresh daily baking. Sweet and savoury scones, such as lemon, blueberry and roasted almond, or spinach, cheese, and olive, sit alongside hearty savoury tarts, salmon frittatas, and specialty pork, fennel, and apricot sausage rolls. For a quick takeaway lunch, toasted Turkish buns, Reuben-style sourdough sandwiches, and filled brioche rolls offer instant satisfaction.

Recognising the growing demand for dietary flexibility, the kitchen caters thoughtfully to varied preferences. Many all-day dishes are naturally gluten-free or can be adapted upon request, and plant-based diners can enjoy dedicated creations like the Vegan Breakie Stack featuring rosti, avocado, mushrooms, greens, and dukkah.

Drinks for Every Time of Day

The beverage offering is equally considered. Coffee enthusiasts can choose their preferred roast from Three Beans, customize drinks with a variety of dairy and plant milks, or explore specialty matcha and turmeric lattes. Hot chocolate lovers are treated to three distinct styles, ranging from nostalgic Cadbury milk chocolate to a rich 72% Valrhona dark chocolate. Freshly squeezed juices, fruit smoothies, fine loose-leaf teas, and an offering of beer and wine ensure that whether you are after a rapid morning pickup or an unhurried brunch toast, L-G Cafe delivers an effortless coastal experience.

Signature items

• The Grill
• Prawns & Orzo
• American Beef Burger
• Crispy Corn Fritters
• Valrhona 72% Hot Chocolate
• Pork, Fennel & Apricot Sausage Roll

Menu

Lunch

• Crispy Corn Fritters — Green salad, sour cream, poached egg, with optional bacon or salmon
• B.L.A.T — Bacon, lettuce, avocado, and tomato served with chips and garlic aioli, with optional fried egg
• Prawns & Orzo — Tossed with spinach, chilli oil, and jalapeno aioli
• Curry Mango Chicken Salad — Fresh salad with avocado and crispy noodles
• Fish & Chips — Battered fish served with salad and tartare sauce
• Loaded Wedges — Topped with bacon, cheese, sour cream, and sweet chilli

Hot Drinks

• Three Beans Coffee — Short black, long black, cappuccino, flat white, latte, mochaccino, or sweet/spicy chai
• Specialty Lattes — Turmeric latte or matcha latte
• Hot Chocolate Selection — Cadbury milk chocolate, Belgium 55%, or Valrhona 72% chocolate
• Fluffy — Served with sprinkles and marshmallows
• Loose Leaf Fine Teas — English Breakfast, Earl Grey Supreme, Hot Cinnamon Spice, Pomegranate Oolong, Gunpowder Green, Egyptian Chamomile, Peppermint Herbal, or Lemon Herbal
• Homemade Lemon, Honey, Ginger Brew — House-brewed soothing warm drink

Cold Drinks

• Fresh Fruit Smoothies — Spirulina apple banana; berries coconut almond milk; banana maple cinnamon; passionfruit orange; or mango pineapple
• Iced Drinks — Iced mocha, iced coffee, or iced chocolate
• Freshly Squeezed Juices — Prepared daily; see blackboard for rotating combinations
• Most Juices — Apple orange & mango; guava & apple; apple & feijoa; apple & peach; or sparkling blackcurrant & apple
• Phoenix Organic Juice — Organic apple and guava juice
• Soft Drinks & Ginger Beer — Classic Coke, Coke Zero, lemon lime & bitters, Bundaberg ginger beer, Bundaberg passionfruit, Fuze iced tea, or Red Bull
• Bottled Water — Pump 750ml or Voyage 500ml water

Sweet Treats

• Triple Lemon and Custard Muffin — Fresh bakery muffin filled with lemon and custard
• Triple Chocolate Muffin — Rich chocolate baked muffin
• Orange Almond & Walnut Loaf — Freshly sliced sweet loaf
• Blueberry & Coconut Friands — Delicate coconut and blueberry friand
• Banana & Blueberry Loaf — Moist baked banana and blueberry loaf
• Lemon Tart — Classic citrus dessert tart
• Caramel Slice — Sweet slice with a caramel filling

Brunch (All Day)

• Granola — Served with honey yoghurt, coconut, banana, and charred apricots
• Eggs Any Style — Served with tangy chilli jam and toast, with optional bacon
• Herby Potatoes — Served with chorizo, scrambled eggs, and feta
• The Grill — Eggs, grilled tomato, toast, mushrooms, bacon, avocado, sausage, herby potatoes, and beans
• Smashed Avocado — Feta, tomato, dukkah, and poached egg served on seed bread
• French Toast — Grilled banana, berry coulis, candied walnuts, mascarpone, with optional bacon
• Plain 3 Egg Omelette & Toast — Three egg omelette served with toast and optional custom fillings
• Eggs Benedict — Served on a choice of Turkish bread or potato rosti, with bacon, house smoked salmon, or mushroom & oregano
• Vegan Breakie Stack — Rosti, avocado, mushroom, greens, tomato, and dukkah
• Creamy Chicken Livers — Mushroom, onion, poached egg, and toast, with optional bacon
• Creamy Mushrooms — Served with seed bread, spinach, and poached egg, with optional bacon

Little People Menu

• Buttermilk Pancakes — Served with choice of lemon & sugar or maple syrup & mascarpone
• Chicken Nuggets w Chips — Bite-sized chicken served with hot chips
• Cheesy Vegemite Toasty — Toasted sandwich with cheese and Vegemite
• Crispy Corn Fritters with Feta — Kids portion corn fritters with feta
• Crumbed Hoki Bites — Served with hot chips

Alcoholic Beverages

• Beer & Wine — Selection of beers and wines available to accompany meals

Burgers & Hot Bites

• Marinated Chicken Burger — Served on a brioche bun with brie, cranberry sauce, and chips
• American Beef Burger — Wagyu beef patty, gherkins, aioli, cheese, and mustard mayo sauce on a brioche bun with chips
• Hot Chips — Served with jalapeno aioli
• Crispy Cauliflower Bites — Served with tamarind sauce

Cabinet & Savouries

• Lemon, Blueberry & Roasted Almond Scone — Freshly baked daily scone
• Spinach, Cheese, Onion & Olive Scone — Savory cheese and vegetable scone
• Ham Cheese Onion Savoury Brioche — Warm savory brioche roll
• Cinnamon & Date Sweet Brioche — Sweet spiced brioche bun
• Pork, Fennel & Apricot Sausage Roll — House-baked specialty sausage roll
• Salmon Frittata — Baked egg frittata with salmon
• Vegetarian Tart — Seasonal vegetable savory tart
• Pancetta & Tomato Tart — Savory tart with pancetta and tomato
• Bacon Scrambled Egg Brioche — Scrambled egg, bacon, and lettuce on a brioche bun
• Chicken Cheese & Beetroot Sandwich — Served toasted on Turkish bread
• Ham, Cheese Tomato Bun — Toasted ham, cheese, and tomato on a Turkish bun
• Pastrami, Cheese and Sauerkraut — Toasted Reuben style on sourdough
• Vegetarian Turkish Bun — Mushroom, cheese, avocado, and capsicum on Turkish bread
• Salmon Bagel — Served with capers and sour cream
• Veggie Stack Wrap — Pumpkin, cream cheese, and mushrooms in a wrap

Frequently asked questions

Where is L-G Cafe located?

L-G Cafe is located at 570 Whangparaoa Road in Stanmore Bay, Auckland.

What are the opening hours at L-G Cafe?

The cafe is open Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, and weekends and public holidays from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Do they accommodate dietary requirements like gluten-free or vegan diets?

Yes, the kitchen offers a wide variety of choices to suit dietary needs, including gluten-free items, dishes that can be prepared gluten-free, dairy-free options, and vegan meals such as the Vegan Breakie Stack.

Can I book a table in advance?

Yes, table reservations can be made via the booking form on their website or by calling 09-281 4524.

Do they have options for children?

Yes, there is a dedicated Little People menu for children under 12, featuring buttermilk pancakes, chicken nuggets with chips, hoki bites, cheesy Vegemite toasties, and kid-sized drinks.

Does L-G Cafe serve alcohol?

Yes, the cafe serves a selection of beer and wine alongside its brunch and lunch menu.

Tips

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Good to know

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