Aroha Eatery

cafe — The Gardens · Auckland

About Aroha Eatery

Aroha Eatery is an all-day cafe at Tōtara Hub, 140 Charles Prevost Drive, The Gardens, Manurewa, Auckland. It serves a hearty morning feast, leisurely brunch, satisfying lunch, or a quick snack, with a menu spanning timeless favourites to innovative delights — from perfectly toasted sandwiches to freshly brewed Jack's Coffee.

Each visit at Aroha Eatery also supports Tōtara Hospice, with proceeds helping fund the hospice's compassionate care for terminally ill patients and their families. Alongside its all-day menu, the eatery offers catering and a range of private spaces for functions, meetings and events.

Aroha Eatery: An All-Day Cafe in Manurewa Supporting Tōtara Hospice

Aroha Eatery is an all-day cafe based at Tōtara Hub, 140 Charles Prevost Drive, The Gardens, Manurewa, Auckland — a cosy spot the team describes as a haven for all-day culinary delights.

From morning feasts to quick snacks

Whether guests crave a hearty morning feast, a leisurely brunch, a satisfying lunch, or a quick snack, Aroha Eatery aims to have it covered. The menu spans timeless favourites to innovative delights, appealing to a wide range of tastes — from the sizzle of perfectly toasted sandwiches to the fragrance of freshly brewed Jack's Coffee.

A menu with something for everyone

Dishes on offer include a hearty Pulled Pork Burger, a Falafel Bowl and Falafel Wrap, a Katsu Chicken Bowl, Chinese Pork & Bean Salad, Lamb Flatbreads, a Breakfast Slider, and a 3 Cheese Toastie. On the sweeter side, the bakery case features Blueberry Muffins, Lemon Cake, Passionfruit Cake, Baci Cakes, Mini Carrot Loaves, Long Donuts and Slice, alongside drinks like Jack's Coffee and a Mango Smoothie.

Every visit supports Tōtara Hospice

Aroha Eatery is dedicated to superb cuisine and its community — and each visit does double duty. Beyond the food experience, the eatery supports Tōtara Hospice and its essential work offering compassionate care to terminally ill patients and their families, so a coffee or lunch here also helps fund that care.

Catering and private spaces

Aroha Eatery offers a wide range of catering options, all made to order, with the team on hand to recommend menus to suit different occasions — including a dedicated High Teas menu. The venue also has a range of private spaces available to book, from cosy rooms for up to 12 guests through to versatile boardrooms and a conference centre that accommodates up to 70 seated guests or 120 for a cocktail-style event.

Visiting Aroha Eatery

Aroha Eatery is open Monday to Friday, 8am to 3pm, and closed on Saturday and Sunday. It's located at Tōtara Hub, 140 Charles Prevost Drive, The Gardens, Manurewa, Auckland, with enquiries handled by email.

The experience

Between its all-day menu, in-house bakery, catering options and private event spaces, Aroha Eatery offers a cosy, community-minded cafe experience in Manurewa — one where every visit also helps support Tōtara Hospice's work in the community.

Signature items

  • Pulled Pork Burger
  • Falafel Bowl
  • Katsu Chicken Bowl
  • 3 Cheese Toastie
  • Jack's Coffee
  • Passionfruit Cake

Menu

Drinks

  • Jack's Coffee — Freshly brewed coffee.
  • Mango Smoothie — A smoothie made with mango.

All-Day Menu

  • Pulled Pork Burger — A hearty burger from the all-day menu.
  • Falafel Bowl — A falafel-based bowl.
  • Falafel Wrap — Falafel served wrapped.
  • Katsu Chicken Bowl — A katsu chicken bowl.
  • Chinese Pork & Bean Salad — A salad featuring pork and beans.
  • Lamb Flatbreads — Flatbreads with lamb.
  • Breakfast Slider — A slider from the breakfast menu.
  • 3 Cheese Toastie — A toasted sandwich with three cheeses.

Bakery & Sweets

  • Blueberry Muffins — Freshly baked muffins.
  • Lemon Cake — A slice of lemon cake.
  • Passionfruit Cake — A slice of passionfruit cake.
  • Baci Cakes — Individual Baci-style cakes.
  • Mini Carrot Loaves — Small carrot loaf cakes.
  • Long Donuts — Long-shaped donuts.
  • Slice — A baked slice.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of food does Aroha Eatery serve?
An all-day menu spanning breakfast, brunch, lunch and snacks, from toasted sandwiches to bowls and salads.
Does Aroha Eatery support a charity?
Yes, each visit supports Tōtara Hospice and its compassionate care for terminally ill patients and their families.
Is catering available?
Yes, a wide range of made-to-order catering options, including a dedicated High Teas menu.
Can I book a private room for an event?
Yes, cosy rooms for up to 12 guests, boardrooms, and a conference centre for up to 70 seated or 120 cocktail-style guests.
What are Aroha Eatery's opening hours?
Monday to Friday, 8am to 3pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Where is Aroha Eatery located?
Tōtara Hub, 140 Charles Prevost Drive, The Gardens, Manurewa, Auckland.
How do I get in touch?
By email at [email protected], or [email protected] for catering enquiries.

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