Knead on Benson is a bakery and café at 76 Benson Road in Remuera, open seven days a week. Its ovens turn on each morning to roll out a succession of artisanal bread and pastries, all crafted in the Remuera kitchen — breads are slow fermented using stoneground flour, and each pastry is shaped and finished by hand.
The dining menu changes often to reflect the seasons and the availability of the freshest meat and produce, spanning hearty breakfast and brunch dishes built around house-made bread, eggs and seasonal produce. Knead on Benson also offers catering, wholesale, gift cards and bookings for those planning ahead.
The café is open daily, including public holidays, when a surcharge applies.
On Benson Road in Remuera, Knead on Benson operates as both a bakery and a café, with ovens turning on each morning to roll out a succession of artisanal bread and pastries. The bread is slow fermented using stoneground flour, and every pastry is shaped and finished by hand in the on-site Remuera kitchen.
Knead on Benson's dining menu changes often, built around the seasons and the freshest meat and produce available. Breakfast and brunch dishes lean into house-made bread and eggs prepared in a range of styles — Eggs Benedict with a choice of bacon, mushroom or Akaroa smoked salmon, a Croissant Bagel with avocado and green hollandaise, and Eggs on Toast with a choice of sourdough, focaccia or five grain bread.
A few dishes stand out as genuine signatures. The Folded Eggs bring together snow crab, sourdough, chilli dressing and shaved bonito for something a little different from the usual brunch plate. The Wagyu Beef Burger, with Swiss cheese, truffle aioli and a brioche bun, is served with fries and can be upgraded with a fried egg. For something lighter, the Buffalo Halloumi pairs brassicas with a mint jalapeno dressing, dukkah, sour cream and chives.
The all-day menu also covers a French Toast finished with raspberry compote, red velvet ganache and oat chocolate crumble — available with gelato or bacon — alongside heartier options like the Breakfast Bap, Corned Beef with mustard aioli and salsa verde, and a Grilled Chicken dish with lemongrass, edamame salad and seaweed dressing.
Beyond the café counter, Knead on Benson offers catering, wholesale supply, gift cards, and online bookings for those wanting to plan a visit or an event ahead of time.
Knead on Benson is open seven days a week, from 6:30am to 4pm, including public holidays, when a surcharge applies. Located at 76 Benson Road, Remuera, it's an easy stop for fresh bread, pastries and a proper sit-down brunch.