sorella cafe

About sorella cafe

Sorella Cafe has been proudly serving the Mt Wellington community since 2020, described by locals as Mt Wellington's best kept secret. Built on a passion for hospitality and a love of simple, honest food, it's a welcoming space where quality, flavour and connection come first.

Sorella partners with Ozone Coffee for espresso, serves 100% pure cold-pressed fresh juices with no added sugars or preservatives, and offers a range of sodas, smoothies, wines, beers and ready-to-drink beverages. The kitchen uses the freshest ingredients from local suppliers, with a menu of daily specials, sweet and savoury bakery, and fresh in-season salads that changes with the seasons.

Beyond the cafe counter, Sorella offers professional catering - from individual lunch boxes to grazing boxes and platters - and can be hired as a licensed private event venue after hours or on weekends, with free onsite parking. All beef and chicken prepared is Halal certified, and the kitchen can accommodate gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, dairy free and keto requirements.

Sorella Cafe: Mt Wellington's Best Kept Secret

Tucked into the semi-industrial area of Mt Wellington, Sorella Cafe has quietly built a reputation as the neighbourhood's best kept secret since opening in 2020.

Born from Passion, Shaped by Challenge

Sorella's journey began during the uncertain times of the global pandemic, and that beginning has shaped the cafe's commitment to creativity, resilience and community ever since. Built on a passion for hospitality and a love of simple, honest food, Sorella is run by Maree and the team, who take pride in great food, excellent coffee and warm, attentive service.

Coffee, Juice and More

Sorella is partnered with Ozone Coffee to deliver a consistent espresso, with a wide selection of alternative mylks available. The cafe also serves homegrown, 100% pure fresh juices - raw, cold-pressed and pasteurised with no added sugars or preservatives - alongside classic sodas (including sugar-free options), smoothies, and a small selection of wines, beers and ready-to-drink beverages.

From the Kitchen

All food is made from the freshest ingredients sourced from local suppliers. Guests can choose from a wide selection of ready-to-go items or sit down and enjoy something from the menu, with daily specials, sweet and savoury bakery, and fresh in-season salads rotating through the offering. The kitchen aims to nourish, surprise and delight, and can accommodate all dietary choices and allergen sensitivities. All beef and chicken prepared at Sorella is Halal certified.

Counter and Cabinet

For anyone on the run or after something smaller, the counter and cabinet are stocked daily with fresh and toasted sandwiches, lasagnes, daily-changing salads, frittatas, house-made bakery, and daily breakfast and lunch specials, with options for vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free, keto and vegan (on request) diets.

Catering and Private Events

Sorella's catering menu runs from individual lunch boxes - Classic or the lighter Nourish option - through to sharing platters of savoury and sweet items, and larger grazing boxes designed for 8-10 guests, such as the Mediterranean Grazing, Ploughman's Picnic and the vegetarian From the Garden box. A Brownie Box serving up to 20 rounds out the sweet catering options. Sorella's licensed, modern cafe space is also available to hire for private celebrations after hours or on weekends, with free onsite parking included.

Visiting

Sorella Cafe is located at 30 Vestey Drive in Mount Wellington, Auckland, offering café reservations and catering orders that can be booked directly through the website - a genuine hidden gem for locals and nearby businesses alike.

Signature items

• Mediterranean Grazing
• Ploughman's Picnic
• From the Garden
• Classic Lunch Box
• Beef Sausage Roll
• Brownie Box

Menu

Grazing Boxes

• Mediterranean Grazing — Antipasti selection of cheese delice, seasonal NZ cheese, marinated vegetables, cured meats, dips, crudités & croutes; serves 8-10 (GFO).
• Ploughman's Picnic — Cold cut deli meats, potted lemon mayo chicken, aged cheddar, smashed devilled egg & herb dip, homestyle chutney, pickled vegetables, whipped rosemary butter and fresh artisan breads; serves 8-10.
• From the Garden — Seasonal vegetable crudités, classic hummus with dukkah olive oil, beetroot hummus and herbed tzatziki with mixed croutes; serves 8-10 (V, GFO).
• Brownie Box — Classic chocolate chunk, salted caramel and white chocolate & berry blondie brownies; serves up to 20 (GFI).
• Charcuterie Box — Mini cheese ball, aged cheddar, crudité sticks, crackers, cheese bread, salami, fresh fruit, olives & pickles.

Sweet Platter Items

• Mini Date & Orange Scones — Served with butter (V).
• Fresh Pineapple & Passionfruit Pot — (GFI, VG).
• Cranberry & Muesli Slice — (V).
• Assorted Fruit Danishes — (V).
• Mixed Berry & Oat Crumble — (V).
• Greek Yoghurt, Compote & Granola Pot — (V).
• Salted Caramel Brownie — (GFI).
• Classic Chocolate Chunk Brownie — (GFI).
• White Chocolate & Berry Blondie Brownie — (GFI).
• Snickers Peanut Slice — (GFI, VG).
• Lamington Finger — With whipped cream (V).

Savoury Platter Items

• Beef Sausage Roll — Topped with caraway seeds (DF).
• Spinach & Ricotta Pastry Roll — With dill (V).
• Mini Double Cheese & Onion Scone — Served with butter (V).
• Champagne Ham & 3 Cheese Mini Croissant
• 3 Cheese, Tomato & Spring Onion Mini Croissant — (V).
• Margarita Pizza Scroll — (V).
• Caramelised Onion, Spinach & Feta Scroll — (V).
• Bacon, Cheese & Tomato Scroll
• Mini Cheese, Rosemary & Rock Salt Twist — (V).
• Spinach, Capsicum, Corn & Feta Frittata — (GFI, V).
• Seasonal Salad Pot — (GFI, V; vegan and dairy free available).
• Sandwiches — Choice of Turkish fingers, soft dark rye, mini baguette or gluten free, with fillings including lemon poached chicken, tandoori chicken, chicken basil pesto, egg mustard mayo, crispy bacon and egg, or beetroot hummus, carrot and falafel.

Individual Lunch Boxes

• Classic Lunch Box — Sandwich fingers, salad pot, pizza scroll, fresh fruit pot and sweet brownie (GFI).
• Nourish Lunch Box — Lite and wholesome: rye sandwich, low carb salad pot, frittata finger, fresh fruit, Greek yoghurt and berry compote with toasted seeds.

Frequently asked questions

How far in advance should I book catering?

A minimum of 48 hours' notice is required, though last-minute requests can sometimes be accommodated.

Can I hire Sorella for a private event?

Yes, the licensed café can be hired after hours or on weekends for celebrations, with free onsite parking.

Does Sorella cater to dietary requirements?

Yes, gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, dairy free and keto options are available, and the kitchen accommodates allergen sensitivities where possible.

Is the food Halal?

All beef and chicken prepared at Sorella is Halal certified.

Who supplies Sorella's coffee?

Sorella is partnered with Ozone Coffee for its espresso.

Is there parking available?

Yes, free onsite parking is available.

Can I buy a gift voucher?

Yes, gift vouchers are available.

Tips

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Good to know

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