Little Bird Kitchen

cafe — Ponsonby · Auckland

About Little Bird Kitchen

Little Bird Kitchen is an award-winning, plant-based and allergy-friendly eatery, part of the wider Little Bird Organics brand, with over 1,000 independent 5-star reviews. The kitchen is the creation of partners Megan and Jeremy — Megan is the chef and creator of the little bird flavour, while Jeremy is an award-winning artist.

The brand's story began with packaged macaroons and grawnola made in a garage kitchen in Kingsland, before growing into a range of cafés the team refers to as "Unbakeries." Little Bird places a strong emphasis on organic ingredients wherever possible, and on increasing raw, plant-based food, aiming to make wholefoods that are fresh, unrefined, non-pasteurised and non-heat treated.

Little Bird describes itself as an old school business, run in a supportive and respectful way, extending that ethos from its original packaged products through to its café locations today.

Little Bird Kitchen: Plant-Based, Allergy-Friendly Dining from Little Bird Organics

Little Bird Kitchen carries forward the story of Little Bird Organics, a brand built on plant-based, organic wholefoods. Described as an award-winning, plant-based and allergy-friendly eatery, the kitchen has earned over 1,000 independent 5-star reviews, a reflection of a following built over years of consistent, careful cooking.

Where It Started

Little Bird is the creation of partners Megan and Jeremy. Megan is the chef and creator behind the little bird flavour, while Jeremy, an award-winning artist, has helped shape the brand's identity alongside her. The story began modestly, with packaged macaroons and grawnola made in a garage kitchen in Kingsland — the earliest version of what would grow into a wider product range and, eventually, a series of cafés.

The Unbakeries

Those cafés became known as Little Bird's "Unbakeries," a name that nods to the brand's raw, plant-based approach to food that skips traditional baking and heat-processing in favour of preparing ingredients in their most natural state. It's an approach the brand has built its reputation on — food that's fresh, unrefined, non-pasteurised, non-pressurised and non-heat treated, aiming for the most nutritious version of each dish or product.

An Organic, Raw Food Philosophy

Organic ingredients are a clear priority for Little Bird, chosen wherever there's a choice to be made. That commitment sits alongside a broader belief in raw, plant-based eating — the brand notes that once people start increasing raw, plant-based food in their diet, they tend not to worry too much about the science behind it, because the benefits speak for themselves. This philosophy runs through both Little Bird's packaged product range and the food served at Little Bird Kitchen.

An Old School Approach to Business

Little Bird describes itself as an old school business, doing its best to operate in a supportive and respectful way. It's a value the brand traces back to its earliest days, and one it says continues to shape how the business runs today, from its original garage-kitchen products through to its café locations.

A Trusted Local Favourite

With more than 1,000 independent 5-star reviews and recognition as an award-winning eatery, Little Bird Kitchen has built a loyal following for its plant-based, allergy-friendly food. For anyone after organic, raw-inspired cooking with a strong story behind it, Little Bird Kitchen offers a genuine taste of the brand's original ethos, translated into a café setting.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of food does Little Bird Kitchen serve?
Plant-based, allergy-friendly food, in keeping with Little Bird Organics' raw food and organic philosophy.
Who founded Little Bird?
Partners Megan and Jeremy. Megan is the chef and creator of the little bird flavour, and Jeremy is an award-winning artist.
What are the 'Unbakeries'?
The name Little Bird uses for its cafés, reflecting its raw, plant-based approach to food.
Does Little Bird Kitchen have good reviews?
Yes, it has over 1,000 independent 5-star reviews and is described as an award-winning eatery.
Where did Little Bird start?
With packaged macaroons and grawnola made in a garage kitchen in Kingsland.
Does Little Bird prioritise organic ingredients?
Yes, the brand places a big importance on choosing organic whenever there is a choice to be made.

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