The Garden Spot Eatery

cafe — Remuera · Auckland

About The Garden Spot Eatery

The Garden Spot Eatery is an inventive cafe and dining spot located along Remuera Road in Auckland. Embracing a creative approach to daytime brunch and evening dining, the kitchen blends classic cafe comfort with bold Asian fusion touches and luxury flourishes like caviar, lobster mayo, and truffle.

From indulgent breakfast classics like decadent pancakes and brioche french toasts to savoury treats including bao buns, seafood dumplings, and substantial platters, the eatery caters to casual meetups and celebratory feasts alike. Guests can enjoy barista coffee, loaded milkshakes, and specialty hot chocolates in a bright and welcoming dining space.

Brunch Redefined at The Garden Spot Eatery in Remuera

Located along Remuera Road, The Garden Spot Eatery brings an adventurous and vibrant dining concept to central Auckland. Designed for diners who want more than basic eggs on toast, this eatery combines familiar brunch staples with fine dining touches, Asian street-food accents, and theatrical presentation.

Whether dropping by for morning coffee or catching up over shareable small plates, visitors will find an expansive menu that shifts seamlessly from brunch through to evening feasts.

Global Influences Meet Classic Brunch

The kitchen's daytime offerings set a creative tone right away. Sweet breakfast lovers can dive into Pina Colada French Toast with coconut syrup, toasted coconut, and pineapple, or indulge in Churro French Toast drizzled with dulce de leche and Biscoff crumb. For something completely unique, the Dubai Chocolate Pancake incorporates pistachio paste, knafeh pastry, and rich Whittaker's chocolate sauce.

Savoury appetites are equally catered to. Classic Eggs Benedict sits alongside dishes rarely found on a cafe brunch menu, including Wagyu beef tortellini in braised ragu, slow-roasted duck bao buns with hoisin peanut sauce, and Vietnamese twice-cooked pork belly bites served with nuoc cham. Seafood also takes pride of place, highlighted by paua and mussel fritters topped with lobster aioli and caviar, and delicate lobster and prawn dumplings.

Big Plates and Generous Platters

For those arriving with a hearty appetite, The Garden Spot Eatery delivers generous options under its Big Plates selection. The Big Daddy Breakfast packs ciabatta, steak, truffled mushrooms, cheesy sausages, and eggs, while the Vietnamese Breakfast Skillet combines sirloin steak, pate, fried eggs, and sticky pork belly on a sizzling hotplate.

Groups can also gather around the expansive Garden Spot Platter, loaded with scotch fillet, ribs, duck bao, beef sliders, seafood fritters, burrata, and sides. It transforms a standard meal out into an interactive table feast suitable for celebrations and family get-togethers.

Decadent Shakes and Specialty Drinks

Beyond the savoury dishes, drinks at The Garden Spot Eatery are designed to impress. Alongside standard espresso options like flat whites, lattes, and long blacks, the cafe serves eye-catching milkshakes such as Biscoff, Pineapple & Coconut, and the monumental Whittaker's Chocolate Explosion—stacked high with chocolate mudcake, eclair, brownie, and Cookie Time treats.

For cold options, refreshing fruit slushies and fruit quenchers offer vibrant coolers, while those seeking warm comforts can choose from specialty hot chocolates like Ferrero Rocher, White Caramilk, or alcoholic varieties including Bailey's Hot Choco and Black Forest.

Signature items

  • Dubai Chocolate Pancake
  • Paua & Mussel Fritters
  • Lobster & Prawn Dumplings
  • Fried Chicken Waffle
  • Mega Meat Breakfast
  • Whittaker's Chocolate Explosion

Menu

Big Plates

  • Big Daddy Breakfast — Two eggs any way, streaky bacon, hash browns, truffled mushroom, roasted tomato, toasted ciabatta, steak, baked beans, and cheesy sausages
  • Mini Mummy Breakfast — Two eggs any way, streaky bacon, hash browns, avo toast, truffled mushrooms, and tomato
  • Mega Meat Breakfast — Two sirloin steaks, sticky pork belly bites, streaky bacon, chicken skewers, four cheese sausages, lamb ribs, two beef sliders, chicken bites, four eggs any way, and toast
  • Vietnamese Breakfast Skillet — Sirloin steak, fried eggs, grilled pate, grilled tomato, sticky pork belly, pickles, and toasted bread
  • Battered Fish Chips — Battered dory fillets, fries, salad, tartare, and ketchup
  • Smoked Salmon Stack — Spinach, smoked salmon, potato rosti, mushrooms, grilled tomato, two poached eggs, hollandaise, and caviar
  • Spot Burger — Brioche bun, bacon, fried eggs, cheese sauce, beef cheese patty, steak, onion rings, and fries
  • Sirloin Steak — Garden salad, fries, red wine jus, onion rings, and garlic butter

Day Plates

  • Pina Colada French Toast — Coconut syrup, pineapple, whipped cream, and toasted coconut
  • Pancakes — Butter, bacon, maple syrup, and Biscoff crumb
  • Strawberry Pancakes — Whipped cream, strawberry compote, and strawberry powder
  • Dubai Chocolate Pancake — Pistachio paste, chocolate pancakes, Whittaker's chocolate sauce, and knafeh pastry
  • Churro French Toast — Dulce de leche, Biscoff crumb, maple syrup, and whipped cream
  • Egg Benedict — Streaky bacon or salmon, poached egg, English muffin, and hollandaise (GF)
  • Fried Chicken Waffle — Cajun fried chicken, sriracha honey, and streaky bacon
  • Bang Bang Cauliflower Bites — Crispy cauliflower, hummus, bang bang sauce, chili, and pomegranate seeds (GF)
  • Crispy Chicken Wonton — Chicken wontons, sweet chilli sauce, coriander, and chilli
  • Angus Beef Sliders — House-made BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato, and pickles
  • Chicken Bites — Sweet chilli sauce and bang bang sauce
  • Roast Duck Bao Bun — Slow roasted duck, lettuce, pickle, hoisin peanut sauce, and roasted peanuts
  • Paua & Mussel Fritters — Lobster aioli, caviar, mussel, and micro herbs
  • Wagyu Beef Tortellini — Braised wagyu beef ragu, parmesan cheese, and crispy onions
  • Moroccan Lamb Ribs — Hummus, chilli, pesto, and pomegranate seeds
  • Lobster & Prawn Dumplings — Lobster mayo, Canadian lobster meat, caviar, and prawns
  • Smoked Salmon Ceviche — Lemon dill creme fraiche, pani puri shells, avocado, and caviar
  • Sticky Vietnamese Pork Belly Bites — Nuoc cham, sweet chilli sauce, and twice cooked pork belly
  • Carbonara — Bacon lardons, mushrooms, truffle, cream, porcini ravioli, and parmesan cheese
  • Crispy Popcorn Prawns — Crispy prawns, bang bang sauce, and prawn crackers
  • Tomato Bruschetta — Confit cherry tomato, Spanish onion, roasted peppers, balsamic reduction, pomegranate seeds, and basil pesto (GF)
  • Avocado Toast — Smashed avo, pickled chilli, cherry tomato, pomegranate seeds, balsamic reduction, and hollandaise (GF)
  • Smoked Salmon Toast — Smoked salmon, capers, pickled red onion, multi grain toast, and pomegranate seeds
  • Chilli Crab Scrambled Egg — Blue swimmer meat, chilli oil, grilled toast, and coriander
  • Creamy Mushroom Toast — Sauteed mushrooms, truffle, garlic, toasted multi grain, parmesan cheese, and truffle aioli
  • Sardine Toast — Grilled sardines, tomato, roasted capsicum, salsa, balsamic reduction, and toasted multi grain
  • Steak Sandwich — Scotch fillet, lettuce, tomato, onion jam, and Asian chimichurri
  • Smoked Salmon Hash — Gourmet potatoes, spinach, smoked salmon, lobster mayo, and caviar
  • Burrata — Confit cherry tomato, basil pesto, pomegranate seeds, and grilled sour dough
  • Roast Duck Taco — Duck, hoisin sauce, pickled vegetable, spicy slaw, and salsa

Milkshakes

  • Oreo — Ice cream, chocolate syrup, Oreo, whipped cream, and cookie & cream chocolate
  • Strawberry & Cream — Strawberry compote, whipped cream, ice cream, and strawberry candy
  • Pineapple & Coconut — Coconut milk, pineapple lumps, whipped cream, and ice cream
  • Biscoff — Caramel swirl, Biscoff crumb, whipped cream, and Biscoff biscuit
  • Snickers Bar — Chocolate milk, caramel swirl, ice cream, roasted peanuts, and chocolate mousse
  • Banana Mango — Banana candy, mango jerky, mango & banana milkshake, and whipped cream
  • Milky Bar — White chocolate milkshake, ice cream, whipped cream, Milky Bar, and caramel swirl
  • Bubble Gum — Gum drop ice cream, whipped cream, bubble gum candy, and sprinkles
  • Whittaker's Chocolate Explosion — Chocolate mudcake, chocolate eclair, chocolate frosting, triple chocolate brownie, Hershey kisses, Cookie Time, Whittaker's Sante bar, chocolate hail, and ice cream

Iced Drinks

  • Ice Coffee — Chilled coffee served over ice
  • Iced Mocha — Cold espresso and chocolate over ice
  • Iced Chocolate — Chilled sweet chocolate drink over ice

Coffee & Hot Drinks

  • Latte — Freshly brewed espresso with steamed milk
  • Flat White — Double shot espresso with microfoam milk
  • Cappuccino — Espresso topped with steamed milk foam and cocoa
  • Mocha — Espresso blended with chocolate and steamed milk
  • Long Black — Double espresso over hot water
  • Short Black — Classic concentrated espresso shot
  • Hot Chocolate — Rich steamed chocolate drink
  • Any Tea — Selection of hot teas
  • Hot Water — Served hot

Refreshers & Slushies

  • Strawberry Watermelon Refresher — Chilled refreshing beverage
  • Mango Passion Fruit Refresher — Fruity iced refresher
  • Blue Lemonade Raspberry Refresher — Berry and citrus cold refresher
  • Lychee & Yuzu Slushie — Blended iced slushie
  • Retros Bubblegum Slushie — Sweet bubblegum slushie
  • Retros Sour Feijoa Slushie — Tangy feijoa flavoured slushie

Specialty Hot Chocolates

  • White Caramilk — Steamed hot chocolate with Caramilk white chocolate
  • Bailey's Hot Choco (Alcoholic) — Warm chocolate infused with Bailey's Irish cream
  • Ferrero Rocher — Hazelnut and rich chocolate hot drink
  • Caramelo — Sweet caramel blended hot chocolate
  • Spicy Mexican — Hot chocolate with spiced accents
  • Coconut Marshmallow — Coconut-noted hot chocolate topped with marshmallow
  • Black Forest (Alcoholic) — Rich cherry and chocolate hot drink
  • Jaffa (Alcoholic) — Orange chocolate liqueur hot beverage

Dinner Extras & Large Plates

  • Garlic Buttered Roasted Potatoes — Garlic herb butter, gourmet potatoes, chilli mayo, and toasted coconut
  • Sauteed Seasonal Vegetables — Garlic herb butter, coriander, and spring onion
  • Crispy Chicken Sliders — Aioli, lettuce, tomato, and pickles
  • Pate — Pickles, cranberry jelly, and grilled sour dough
  • 300g Ribeye Steak — Roasted baby potatoes, seasonal vegetables, garlic butter, chimichurri, and red wine jus
  • Garden Spot Platter — Scotch fillet, lamb ribs, Vietnamese pork belly, duck bao buns, six beef sliders, popcorn prawns, marinated mussels, chicken wontons, chicken bites, paua and mussel fritters, lobster dumplings, burrata, grilled sour dough, fries, onion rings, and garden salad
  • Taco Trio — Shredded duck, twice cooked pork belly, crispy chicken, lettuce, slaw, spicy mayo, and coriander

Frequently asked questions

Where is The Garden Spot Eatery located?
The eatery is located at 354 Remuera Road in Remuera, Auckland.
What are the opening hours?
The eatery is open Wednesday through Sunday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Do they take table reservations?
Yes, reservations can be made directly through their website.
Are there gluten-free dishes on the menu?
Yes, items such as Egg Benedict, Bang Bang Cauliflower Bites, Tomato Bruschetta, and Avocado Toast are designated as GF options on the menu.
What kind of specialty drinks do they serve?
In addition to standard barista coffees, they offer loaded milkshakes, fruit slushies, fruit refreshers, and specialty hot chocolates including alcoholic options like Bailey's and Black Forest.
Can groups order sharing platters?
Yes, they offer multi-dish platters such as the Mega Meat Breakfast and the Garden Spot Platter designed for group dining.

Tips

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Good to know

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