Nourish Cafe

About Nourish Cafe

Nourish Cafe sits on Ormiston Road in Flat Bush, Auckland - a friendly neighbourhood cafe that opens its doors at 7am on weekdays and keeps the coffee and kitchen running right through to 4pm, closing only on public holidays. It is built around the everyday rhythm of the suburb: early breakfasts before work, long catch-ups over lunch, and a menu generous enough to cover both.

The food is classic cafe cooking done with care. Breakfast runs all day - think porridge with blueberries, house-made granola, eggs benedict with bacon or portobello mushrooms, Spanish scrambled eggs with chorizo, and the full Breakfast Grill - while lunch brings fresh salads, Nourish's own chicken and lamb burgers, pastas and steak with eggs and chips. Dietary needs are taken seriously: gluten-free bread is available, vegetarian options are plentiful, and the menu clearly flags gluten-free, dairy-free and vegetarian-friendly dishes.

The coffee is organic and fair trade, poured every way from flat whites to macchiatos, with frappes, smoothies, milkshakes and a proper Harney & Sons tea list alongside. Little ones get babycinos; grown-ups can add an extra shot if they need one.

Nourish also does more than counter service. There is a full catering menu for business meetings and events, a range of frozen take-home meals (from chicken lasagne to Moroccan-spiced lamb shank) that you order by phone or email and collect from the cafe, high tea, and gift vouchers. If you have dietary requirements, the team encourages you to ask before ordering - the kitchen works with nuts, dairy and gluten.

Nourish Cafe, Flat Bush: All-Day Breakfast, Fair-Trade Coffee and Take-Home Comfort in South Auckland

Nourish Cafe occupies a handy corner of suburban life on Ormiston Road in Flat Bush, Auckland. It opens early - 7am on weekdays - and stays on duty until 4pm, closing only for public holidays. That long, steady window covers the whole arc of a working day: breakfast on the way to the office, a mid-morning coffee, lunch with colleagues or friends, and an afternoon pick-me-up before home time.

The name sets the tone. This is food meant to nourish as much as to please, and the menu makes good on both counts without any fuss.

An all-day menu with real range

Breakfast at Nourish is an all-day affair, which is good news for anyone whose appetite for eggs benedict doesn't respect the clock. The classics are all here: porridge studded with sultana, almonds and blueberries; house-made granola with yoghurt; eggs any style on toast; and a proper Breakfast Grill loaded with bacon, sausage, tomato, mushroom and crispy potato. The benedict comes three ways - with bacon, portobello mushrooms or salmon - and the omelette list runs from ham, cheese and tomato to smoked salmon with cream cheese. There are Spanish scrambled eggs with chorizo, house-made baked beans with bacon and poached eggs on turkish toast, mince on toast, pancakes or French toast with bacon and caramelised banana, and a house-smoked salmon bagel with herbed cream cheese.

Lunch keeps pace. Toasted sandwiches and the soup of the day handle the simple end of the day, while the salad list goes further: a Nourish chicken salad with pine nuts and crispy noodles, a lightly scented lamb salad with feta and almonds, a beef scotch salad with a tangy sesame dressing, calamari with chorizo, and a warm lentil and beetroot salad for vegetarians. The Nourish chicken and lamb burgers arrive with fries, the pasta list runs from prawn fettuccine to a creamy chicken and mushroom bowl, and steak, eggs and chips rounds things out for the seriously hungry. Gluten-free bread is available, and the menu helpfully flags vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free options throughout.

Coffee first, but not coffee only

Nourish uses organic, fair-trade coffee, and the espresso list covers all the usual suspects - flat whites, cappuccinos, lattes, piccolos, long and short blacks, macchiatos, americanos and mochaccinos - plus frappes for hot days and an extra shot for early mornings. Tea drinkers are well looked after with a dedicated Harney & Sons list spanning English Breakfast and Earl Grey through to Japanese sencha, chamomile and strawberry kiwi. Cold options run to blended smoothies, milkshakes, juices, iced coffee and iced chocolate, with non-dairy milks - almond, unsweetened oat, coconut and soy - on hand. And for the smallest customers, there is always a babycino.

More than a cafe

A quiet strength of Nourish is everything that happens beyond the counter. The catering menu is built for business meetings and gatherings, with club sandwiches, mini quiches and filo tartlets, sourdough rolls, sausage rolls, hearty mince and slow-cooked lamb pies, and a selection of sweet slices - the team will happily help with choices by phone or email. For evenings at home there is a range of frozen take-home meals: chicken lasagne, Moroccan-spiced lamb shank, smoked kahawai fish pie, chicken curry, shepherd's pie and more, most feeding two, all ordered in advance and collected from the cafe. Gift vouchers are available, and there is even a high tea for anyone after something a little more occasion-worthy.

Worth knowing before you go

Nourish Cafe is a weekday operation: 7am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, closed on public holidays. The kitchen works with nuts, dairy and gluten, so traces can appear in any dish - staff encourage anyone with dietary requirements to ask before ordering, and they are used to the question. Bring the family, bring a friend recovering at home (the take-home meals were made with them in mind), or just bring your appetite; the coffee is fair trade and the porridge comes with blueberries.

Signature items

• Eggs Benedict
• The Breakfast Grill
• House Smoked Salmon Bagel
• Nourish Lamb Burger
• Take-Home Lamb Shank
• High Tea at Nourish

Menu

Tea

• Tea (Harney & Sons) — English Breakfast, Earl Grey, peppermint, lemon herbal, Japanese sencha, jasmine, chamomile, tropical green, citron green, strawberry kiwi, plus berry, caramel, chocolate, espresso, chai, mocha, passionfruit, vanilla and banana blends

Pasta

• Prawn Fettuccine — Crispy bacon, roasted red peppers, lemon and fresh herbs
• Chicken and Mushroom Pasta — In a creamy sauce
• Vegetarian Pasta — Seasonal vegetables in your choice of marinara or soy sauce
• Gluten-Free Pasta Option — Any pasta can be made gluten free on request

Sides

• Vegetable Sides — Wilted spinach, slow roasted tomato, crispy potato, hash brown or avocado
• Protein Sides — Bacon, sausage, grilled or creamy mushroom, chicken or ham
• Smoked Salmon — Add house-smoked salmon to your dish
• Fries with Aioli — Fries served with aioli
• Wedges with Bacon and Cheese — With sweet chilli sauce and sour cream

Coffee

• Flat White — Espresso with silky steamed milk
• Cappuccino — Espresso, steamed milk and foam
• Latte — Served in a glass or cup
• Piccolo — Small, strong milk coffee
• Long or Short Black — Straight espresso, your choice of size
• Macchiato — Long or short, espresso marked with milk
• Americano — Espresso topped with hot water
• Mochaccino — Chocolate and coffee combined
• Frappe — Blended iced coffee
• Hot Chocolate — Steamed milk with chocolate
• Chai Lattes — Sweet, spiced or dirty (with espresso), plus chocolate and chai
• Babycino — Fluffy milk for the little ones
• Coffee Extras — Extra shot, decaf, flavoured syrups and non-dairy milks (almond, unsweetened almond, oat, coconut, soy)

Burgers

• Nourish Chicken Burger — Cheese, tomato, lettuce, cabbage, sweet chilli sauce and fries
• Nourish Lamb Burger — Lettuce, red onion, beetroot, feta, garlic mint sauce and fries

Cold Drinks

• Milkshakes — Berry, caramel, chocolate, espresso, chai, mocha, passionfruit, vanilla or banana
• Blended Smoothies — Berry, caramel, chocolate, espresso, chai, mocha, passionfruit, vanilla or banana
• Juices — Available in the same flavour range, from berry and banana to chai and mocha
• Iced Drinks — Iced tea cooler, iced coffee or iced chocolate
• Bottled Soft Drinks — Coke, Diet Coke, Coke No Sugar, Sprite, lemonade, L&P and Bundaberg ginger beer
• Water — Bottled water plus still and sparkling mineral water

Fresh Salads

• Tomato Pesto — Slow roasted tomato on toasted sourdough with basil pesto, wilted spinach, feta and balsamic drizzle (vegetarian)
• Nourish Chicken Salad — Pine nuts, crispy noodles, herbs and the secret Nourish chicken dressing
• Lightly Scented Lamb Salad — With feta, almonds, crispy potato, tomato, greens and balsamic dressing (gluten free)
• Nourish Beef Scotch Salad — With cucumber, crispy noodles, cashews and a tangy sesame dressing
• Calamari Salad — With chorizo sausage
• Warm Lentil and Beetroot Salad — Spinach, candied almonds, feta and balsamic dressing (vegetarian)
• Chicken Liver — With bacon and marsala cream on toasted turkish bread
• Steak, Eggs and Chips — Served with a green salad (gluten free)

All Day Lunch

• Toasted Sandwich — Two fillings from ham, cheese, tomato, onion, avocado, pineapple or chicken; extra fillings available
• Soup of the Day — Served with toast

Take Home Meals

• Chicken Lasagne — Fresh pasta, white sauce, tomato sauce, herbed chicken and green vegetables
• Lamb Shank (Gluten Free) — Slow cooked in Moroccan spices with onions and tomatoes, served with creamy mash
• Smoked Fish Pie — Freshly smoked kahawai, homemade white sauce and fresh herbs, topped with mash
• Apricot Chicken (Dairy Free) — Braised drumsticks in apricot and sweet wine reduction with Israeli couscous
• Meatballs with Ribbon Pasta — Lamb meatballs in homemade Nourish tomato sauce
• Chicken Curry (Gluten Free) — Tender chicken in a mildly spiced creamy sauce with rice
• Shepherd's Pie (Gluten Free) — Lean beef in tasty gravy topped with creamy mash
• Chicken and Mushroom Fettuccine — Ribbon pasta with chicken, mushrooms and herb sauce
• Peppered Beef (Gluten Free) — Slow cooked beef in pepper and onion gravy on mash
• Pork and Prune Casserole (Gluten Free) — Slow cooked pork shoulder with prune and apple sauce on kumara mash
• Gift Vouchers — Purchase from the cafe; most take-home meals are enough for two

All Day Breakfast

• Toast — Turkish, ciabatta, sourdough or bagel with butter, jam or honey (vegetarian)
• Porridge — Served with sultana, almonds and blueberries
• House Made Granola — With yoghurt, blueberries and milk
• Eggs on Toast — Any style; gluten-free bread available
• Eggs on Toast with One Item — Add crispy potato, tomato, sausage, bacon or hash brown
• The Breakfast Grill — Eggs on toast with bacon, sausage, tomato, mushroom and crispy potato
• Bacon and Egg Roll — Fried egg and bacon on ciabatta
• 3-Egg Omelette — Ham, cheese and tomato; mushroom, spinach and feta; or smoked salmon with cream cheese and aioli
• Spanish Scrambled Eggs — On sourdough with chorizo sausage
• Eggs Benedict with Bacon or Portobello Mushrooms — Your choice of bacon or creamy balsamic portobello mushrooms
• Eggs Benedict with Salmon — The classic benedict topped with salmon
• Portobello Mushroom on Toast — Creamy balsamic portobello mushrooms with bacon on toast
• House Made Baked Beans — With bacon and poached eggs on toasted turkish
• Mince on Toast — Country-style mince on toast with poached eggs
• Pancakes or French Toast — Served with bacon, caramelised banana and maple syrup
• House Smoked Salmon Bagel — House-smoked salmon with herbed cream cheese and mixed greens

Catering - Sweets & Fruit

• Sweet Slices — Anzac ginger; blueberry and coconut; Nourish lemon; real chocolate; Louise; date and almond (GF); fruit and nut (GF); or blueberry friand (GF)
• Fresh Seasonal Fruit Skewers — Fresh fruit on sticks for platters

Catering - Savouries & Pies

• Sausage Rolls — Classic catering savoury
• Lightly Spiced Vegetable Sausage Rolls — A vegetarian take on the classic
• Chicken and Mushroom Filo Triangle — Golden filo with a creamy filling
• Parmesan Crumbed Chicken Skewer — Crumbed chicken on a stick
• Moroccan Chickpea and Chicken Filo Cigar — Spiced chickpea and chicken wrapped in filo
• Creamy Chicken and Pesto Bruschetta — Toasted bread topped with chicken and pesto
• Mini Pizzas — With assorted toppings
• Chicken and Brie — A savoury pairing of chicken and brie cheese
• Hearty Mince and Cheese Pies — Classic Kiwi pies
• Slow-Cooked Lamb Shoulder and Cheese Pies — Tender lamb in pastry
• Vegetarian Risotto Balls with Aioli — Crisp outside, creamy risotto inside
• Creamy Mushroom, Pumpkin and Spinach Filo Cigar — A vegetarian filo option
• Baby Smoked Kahawai Pies — Smoked fish pies with a parmesan crust
• Pinwheels with House Smoked Salmon — Swirled with herb cream cheese

Catering - Sandwiches & Rolls

• Club Sandwiches — Creamy chicken, beef pastrami, champagne ham, roasted vegetable and feta, egg and mayo, tomato-cucumber-hummus or eggplant and pesto; several vegetarian
• Mini Sourdough Rolls — Creamy chicken with brie; pulled pork with pickled cabbage; or smoked salmon with capers
• Baguette Rolls — Creamy chicken and brie; beef pastrami with parmesan; or pulled pork with cheddar and aioli
• Turkish Sandwiches — Champagne ham with Swiss cheese; chicken schnitzel with aioli; egg and mayo; or roasted vegetable and feta

Catering - Muffins, Scones & Quiches

• Sweet or Savoury Vegetarian Muffins — Baked for morning and afternoon tea platters
• Sweet Scones with Jam and Cream — A classic catering favourite
• Mini Quiches or Filo Tartlets — Ham and tomato; bacon and cheese; chicken and brie; pumpkin and pine nut; spinach and feta; or smoked salmon and cream cheese

Frequently asked questions

Where is Nourish Cafe located?

At 125 Ormiston Road, Flat Bush, Auckland 2019, New Zealand.

What are the opening hours?

Monday to Friday, 7am to 4pm. The cafe is closed on public holidays, and the website lists no weekend hours - call ahead if you plan to visit on a Saturday or Sunday.

Does Nourish Cafe offer catering?

Yes. The catering menu covers morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch for business meetings and events, including club sandwiches, mini quiches, savouries, pies and sweet slices. Call or email the team for help with your selections.

Can I order take-home meals?

Yes. A range of frozen take-home meals (most enough for two) can be ordered by phone or email and collected from the cafe. Gift vouchers are also available.

Are there gluten-free and vegetarian options?

Yes. The menu flags vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free choices, and gluten-free bread is available. Note that the kitchen prepares food containing nuts, gluten and dairy, so traces may appear in any item.

Is high tea available?

Yes - High Tea at Nourish Cafe is on the menu. Contact the cafe by phone or email to arrange one.

Is the cafe family-friendly?

Yes. There are babycinos and milkshakes for kids, and the take-home meals are pitched as an easy dinner solution for families.

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