Goodness Gracious Cafe - Wynyard Quarter

About Goodness Gracious Cafe - Wynyard Quarter

Goodness Gracious Wynyard Quarter is the Auckland bagelry's spot at Tenancy 3, 117 Pakenham Street West — tucked off Waikokota Lane — and one of four Goodness Gracious cafés around the city, alongside Eden Terrace, Parnell and Takapuna. The formula is the same everywhere: made-to-order New York-style bagel sandwiches, quality coffee and good vibes all day long.

The menu is built on fresh grilled New York-style bagels packed with fillings that run from classic combos to creative twists — hot smoked salmon with lemon caper cream cheese, Cajun-spiced chicken with jalapeño aioli, a house-made beef patty in The Bagel Burger. Around them sit brekkie plates, omelettes and salads, porridge and toasted muesli, plus smoothies, fresh juice, teas and a small tipple list of craft beer, wine and Bloody Marys. Bagels come in sesame, plain, wholemeal, parmesan, raisin or a no-added-gluten option, and The Vege Bagel can be made vegan.

Everything is made fresh, fast and built for how you eat — dine in, take it to go, or order ahead. The team also caters events big and small, from corporate breakfasts and lunches to film and television shoots, and sells its roasted coffee beans for home brewing through the Goodness Grocer store. Card payments only — the café is cashless.

Goodness Gracious Wynyard Quarter: New York-Style Bagels, Brunch & Coffee in Auckland CBD

Tucked off Waikokota Lane in Auckland's Wynyard Quarter, Goodness Gracious is the self-described favourite café and bagelry of a city that takes its brunch seriously. The Wynyard shop, at Tenancy 3 on Pakenham Street West, is one of four Goodness Gracious locations around Auckland — alongside Eden Terrace, Parnell and Takapuna — all running on the same simple promise: made-to-order New York-style bagel sandwiches, quality coffee and good vibes all day long. It's the kind of place built for how you actually eat — fast enough for the workday rush, relaxed enough for a long weekend brunch.

The bagel is the point

Everything starts with a fresh grilled New York-style bagel, packed with fillings that run from classic combos to creative twists. The Classic layers hot smoked salmon and avocado over a lemon caper cream cheese; The Louie brings Cajun-spiced chicken, cheddar and jalapeño aioli; The Wilbur pairs spiced pulled pork with house-made coleslaw and apple chutney. Big appetites land on The Bagel Burger with its house-made beef patty, bacon and tasty cheese, or The Bene — two poached eggs and fresh hollandaise on an open bagel, with your choice of bacon, hot smoked salmon or vego.

For something lighter, The Basic is simply a toasted bagel with house-made berry jam and lemon curd, while The Sampler lets the indecisive try three mini bagels — pick from The CAB, The Kransky, The Classic, The BLAT or The Vege. Every bagel comes in your choice of sesame, plain, wholemeal, parmesan, raisin or a no-added-gluten option, and The Vege Bagel can be made fully vegan.

Brunch plates and proper drinks

It isn't all bagels, though the bagel casts a long shadow. Brunch runs to omelettes with house-made tomato relish, porridge with berry compote, almonds and brown sugar, toasted muesli with honey and yogurt, and a short stack of salads — the breakfast salad with a poached egg, the chicken salad with bagel croutons and dijon vinaigrette, and a vege salad with feta and quince vinaigrette. Even the chilli con carne arrives on a grilled bagel, with cheese and sour cream.

Coffee gets equal billing: black or white, mocha, bon bon and affogato, plus hot chocolate, chai and teas from English breakfast to Egyptian mint. Cold drinks cover banana and almond-milk smoothies, dairy shakes, iced coffee and fresh seasonal juice. And when the occasion calls for it, there's a small tipple list — house-choice craft beer, Heineken, prosecco, pinot gris, pinot noir and a Bloody Mary.

Built for how you eat

Whether you're grabbing a quick bite, fuelling up with a smoothie or settling in for brunch, everything at Goodness Gracious is made fresh and fast — dine in, take it to go, or order ahead through their online ordering. The kitchen also caters, handling corporate breakfasts, lunches and even film and television shoots, however big or small the event. If the coffee converts you, roasted beans for home brewing — for bold espresso or smooth filter drinkers — are sold through the Goodness Grocer online store.

Good to know before you go

The café is cashless, so bring a card rather than notes. Staff ask that you flag any allergies or dietary requirements when ordering, and outside food and drink isn't allowed. Public-holiday hours can shift — the team points visitors to their Google listing for the latest. Sign up to the mailing list while you're at it: there's a $50 voucher drawn fortnightly.

Quick, generous and endlessly re-orderable, this is Wynyard Quarter lunching with a New York accent — a well-grilled bagel, a properly pulled shot and a warm welcome just off the lane.

Signature items

• The Classic Bagel
• The Louie Bagel
• The Bene Bagel
• The Bagel Burger
• The Vege Bagel
• The Wilbur Bagel

Menu

Tipple

• House Choice Craft Beer — Craft pick chosen by the house
• Heineken — Classic lager
• Light Beer — Lighter-strength beer option
• Prosecco (Single Serve Bottle) — Single-serve bottle of bubbly
• Pinot Gris — Crisp white wine
• Pinot Noir — Smooth red wine
• Bloody Mary — Savoury vodka & tomato classic

Hot Drinks

• Black Coffee — Quality espresso served black
• White Coffee — Espresso with milk
• Bon Bon — Espresso with sweetened condensed milk
• Mocha — Espresso with chocolate & milk
• Affogato — Espresso poured over ice cream
• Hot Chocolate, Chai — Cosy classics — hot chocolate or chai
• English Breakfast Tea — Classic black tea
• The Earl Grey — Bergamot-scented black tea
• China Jasmine — Jasmine green tea
• Egyptian Mint — Refreshing mint infusion
• Extra: Shot, Alt Milks, Large & Decaf — Add-ons for your coffee

Cold Drinks

• Fresh Seasonal Juice — Juice made from what's in season
• Iced Coffee or Chocolate — Chilled coffee or chocolate served over ice
• Shakes (Dairy-Based) — Classic dairy-based shakes
• Smoothie (Banana & Almond Milk-Based) — Banana blended with almond milk
• Juices: Tomato / Cranberry — Chilled tomato or cranberry juice
• Antipodes Sparkling / Still Water — Bottled sparkling or still water
• Sodas: Cola, Gingerella, Lemonade — Chilled soft drinks

Bagels & Breakfast

• The Basic — Toasted bagel with house-made berry jam & lemon curd
• Nut Crunch (Toasted Muesli) — With apple, banana, berry compote & a side of honey & yogurt
• Porridge — With berry compote, almonds & brown sugar
• The Brekkie Bagel — Fried egg, crispy bacon, tomato, seasonal greens, aioli & tomato relish
• The BLAT Bagel — Crispy bacon, baby spinach, avocado, tomato, aioli & tomato relish
• The Vege Bagel — Avocado, tomato, halloumi, greens, aioli, tabasco & tomato pesto — vegan available
• The Classic Bagel — Hot smoked salmon, avocado, greens, spring onion & lemon caper cream cheese
• The Kransky Bagel — Westmere kransky, tasty cheese, tomato, seasonal greens, aioli & tomato relish
• The CAB Bagel — Chicken, avocado, bacon, greens & aioli
• The Wilbur Bagel — Spiced pulled pork, house-made coleslaw, aioli & CC apple chutney
• The Bagel Burger — House-made beef patty, bacon, greens, tasty cheese, tomato, house sauce & aioli
• The Louie Bagel — Cajun spiced chicken, cheddar, tomato, jalapeño aioli & seasonal greens
• The Bene Bagel — Choice of bacon, hot smoked salmon or vego; two poached eggs, greens & hollandaise on an open bagel
• Breakfast Salad — Seasonal greens, parmesan, bacon, cherry tomatoes, avocado & a poached egg
• The Sampler — Three mini bagels — pick from The CAB, Kransky, Classic, BLAT or Vege
• Omelette — Greens, tomato, bacon & tasty cheese with house-made tomato relish — vege option available
• Chicken Salad — Lemon & thyme chicken, greens, cherry tomatoes, avocado, bacon, bagel croutons & dijon vinaigrette
• Vege Salad — Sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, seasonal greens, avocado, feta & quince vinaigrette
• Chilli Con Carne — Served on a grilled bagel with cheese, sour cream & cherry tomatoes

Frequently asked questions

Where is Goodness Gracious Wynyard Quarter?

At Tenancy 3, 117 Pakenham Street West, off Waikokota Lane in Auckland's Wynyard Quarter. It's one of four Goodness Gracious cafés, with the others in Eden Terrace, Parnell and Takapuna.

Is the café cashless?

Yes — Goodness Gracious operates cashless payment only, so bring a card.

Are there vegan or gluten-free options?

The Vege Bagel has a vegan version, and a no-added-gluten bagel is available for an extra charge. Staff ask that you notify them of any allergies or dietary requirements.

What bagel flavours can I choose?

All bagels are grilled New York style and come in sesame, plain, wholemeal, parmesan, raisin or no added gluten.

Do they cater for events or offices?

Yes — Goodness Gracious caters events big or small, including corporate breakfasts and lunches, and film and television shoots.

Can I buy their coffee to brew at home?

Yes — beans roasted for both bold espresso and smooth filter brewing are sold through the Goodness Grocer online store.

Is there any way to get a deal?

Join the mailing list — a $50 voucher is drawn fortnightly among subscribers.

Tips

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