Black Antler Eatery

About Black Antler Eatery

Black Antler Eatery is a café and restaurant hybrid at 111 Clyde Road in Browns Bay, on the North Shore. It is open every day from 7:30am until late, so it covers breakfast, lunch and dinner under one roof, with desserts, shakes and specialty lattes running through the day. The room is built around a wilderness theme, with greenery and oak tones, and it suits everything from a post-beach breakfast to a family dinner.

The eatery is named after The Black Antler, its signature dish. Breakfast is the busiest part of the menu, and the Black Antler Benedict is the favourite, with poached eggs, hollandaise and toast, plus a choice of protein. The Dawn Burger is a breakfast burger of wagyu patty, hashbrown, egg, bacon and barbecue sauce on brioche. Later in the day, the Beast Burger and the Steak Dinner are among the most popular dishes on the menu.

The coffee programme is run with Zephyr Coffee, and the Flat White is the drink most people order. The bar pours Estrella Damm, the Barcelona lager, and the menu covers pizza, gelato and cocktails as well.

Browns Bay is a beach suburb, and the eatery works well for a relaxed meal before or after a swim, or for a longer dinner with the family.

Our pick in Browns Bay for a slow Sunday breakfast followed by a coffee on the way to the beach.

Black Antler Eatery: Café Meets Restaurant in Browns Bay

Black Antler Eatery, at 111 Clyde Road in Browns Bay, describes itself as a fusion between café and restaurant — open daily from 7:30am until late, whether you're after a quick coffee or a full sit-down meal.

A wilderness-inspired concept

Black Antler's vision was to bring all aspects of hospitality together in one comfortable space, drawing on the image of an antler moving through the wilderness with reverence. The fit-out leans into that theme with greenery and oak tones, aiming for a look and feel that's both comfortable and stylish, suited to everything from a post-beach breakfast to a family dinner.

Breakfast, served until 2pm

Breakfast at Black Antler runs well past the traditional morning window, served until 2pm for early birds and late risers alike. Standouts include the Black Antler Benedict — poached eggs, hollandaise and a choice of protein on toast — the Dawn Burger, built around a wagyu beef patty, hashbrown and bacon on a brioche bun, and the Creamy Mushroom & Venison Sausage, alongside lighter options like the Smashed Antler avocado dish and an acai bowl.

Coffee, lattes and a happy hour

Black Antler's coffee program runs through its partner Zephyr Coffee, a business built, in their own words, on a passion for the craft — from growing and roasting through to the precision of every cup. Beyond the standard coffee list, Black Antler runs an extensive specialty latte menu, including flavours like Bueno, Biscoff, Ferrero, Nutella, Kit Kat and salted caramel.

Selected days bring a happy hour from 3pm to 5pm, with a dedicated food menu covering cheesy garlic bread, crispy chicken and chips, nachos, and a range of pizzas including Tropical Antler, Vegetarian, Pepperoni and Cheese, Meatlovers and Margherita.

Drinks, spirits and gelato

On the drinks side, Black Antler pours Estrella Damm — the authentic Barcelona lager brewed to the same recipe since 1876 — alongside a rotating range of tap beers, house wines and a full spirits list spanning rum, gin, bourbon, vodka, brandy and whiskey, including premium pours like The Hakushu and The Yamazaki. Cocktails and mocktails are both on the menu, and for dessert, The Gelato Workshop offers flavours from Ferrero Rocher to a vegan chocolate option and a peanut butter and banana flavour that's dog friendly.

The signature dish

At the centre of the menu sits The Black Antler itself — the eatery's namesake dish, described as bringing together everything the business is about, engaging all the senses.

Special occasions and events

Beyond day-to-day dining, Black Antler caters to weekend get-togethers, family gatherings, romantic dinners, birthday parties and High Tea, with a dedicated team ready to help plan a celebration.

How ordering works

Black Antler uses table-side QR code ordering — guests scan a personal code, browse the menu, add items to their cart and place the order directly to the kitchen. Dishes are served as they're ready, so guests wanting a specific course order can place separate orders to control the pace of their meal. The kitchen also notes that fish and venison dishes may contain bones, asking guests to take care.

The experience

Between its wilderness-inspired setting, an all-day breakfast menu, a genuine coffee and cocktail program, and a signature dish built to be experienced rather than just eaten, Black Antler Eatery positions itself as Browns Bay's answer to needing a café and a restaurant in the same place.

Signature items

• The Black Antler
• Black Antler Benedict
• Dawn Burger
• Beast Burger
• Steak Dinner
• Flat White

Menu

Teas

• English Breakfast
• Earl Grey
• Green (Sencha)
• Peppermint
• Chamomile

Drinks

• Tap Beers — Estrella Damm House, Fortune Favours, Wellingtonian (IPA), Optimist (Hazy Pale Ale), Adventurer (Pilsner), Mystic (Hazy IPA).
• House Wines — Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Rosé, Merlot, Sparkling.
• House Spirits — Rum, gin, bourbon, vodka, brandy, whiskey.
• Cocktails — Bloody Mary, Mojito, Pineapple Rum Sour.
• Mocktails — Passion Berry Fizz, Virgin Lychee Mojito, Ginger Punch.

Spirits

• Rum — House, Stolen Dark, Ratu Range.
• Gin — House, Larios Range, Roku.
• Bourbon — House, Maker's Mark, Jim Beam Range.
• Vodka — House, Haku.
• Brandy — House, Chantelle Napoleon.
• Whiskey — House, Chita, Toki.
• Premium Whiskey — The Hakushu, The Yamazaki (sold per shot only).

Specialty Lattes

• Bueno Latte — Bueno infused latte with a Bueno bar.
• Antlers Dark — Dark Belgian chocolate infused latte with a dark chocolate bar.
• Biscoff Latte — Biscoff infused latte with a Biscoff biscuit.
• Salted Caramel Latte — Salted caramel infused latte with crushed pretzel.
• Ferrero Latte — Ferrero infused latte with a Ferrero Rocher.
• Nutella Latte — Nutella infused latte with a Nutella biscuit.
• Taro Latte — Taro latte with a white chocolate bar.
• Macintosh Toffee — Traditional matcha latte variant.
• Matcha Latte — Matcha latte with honey and white chocolate bar.
• Kit Kat Latte — Kit Kat infused latte with Belgian chocolate and a Kit Kat bar.
• Turmeric Latte — Turmeric latte with honey and white chocolate bar.

Breakfast (Till 2pm)

• Black Antler Benedict — Spinach, free range poached eggs, hollandaise, toast, with a choice of protein (halloumi, mushroom, bacon or smoked salmon); bread can be swapped for rosti.
• Smashed Antler (V) — Smashed avocado, cherry tomatoes, feta, radish, toast; optional added protein.
• Creamy Mushroom & Venison Sausage — Mushrooms, venison sausage, spinach, creamy garlic sauce, poached egg, toast.
• Dawn Burger — Wagyu beef patty, hashbrown, free range egg, bacon, BBQ sauce, cheese, brioche bun.
• Acai Bowl (V) — Acai, granola, shaved coconut, chia seeds, sliced almonds, seasonal fruits.
• Yolks Your Way — Free range eggs, toast, potato rosti.
• Antler Omelette — Three-filling omelette with toast; choose from bacon, halloumi, feta, spinach, tomatoes, avocado, mushroom, onion, cheese or smoked salmon.
• French Toast — French toast with caramelised banana, bacon, berry compote, candied walnuts, maple syrup, mascarpone.

Coffee (Zephyr Coffee)

• Short Black
• Long Black
• Americano
• Piccolo
• Macchiato
• Flat White
• Cappuccino
• Latte
• Chai Latte
• Mocha
• Belgian Chocolate
• Affogato
• Fawn Milkies
• Frappe — Chocolate, mocha or coffee.

Gelato (The Gelato Workshop)

• Ferrero Rocher
• Vanilla
• Chocolate (Vegan)
• Dulce de Leche & Roasted Almond
• Peanut Butter & Banana — Dog friendly.
• Lychee Sorbet
• Mango Sorbet

Happy Hour Food (Selected Days, 3-5pm)

• Cheesy Garlic Bread — Sourdough toast, sour cream, seasonings, aioli, cheese.
• Crispy Chicken and Chips — Half portion of chicken bites, half kids size chips, BBQ sauce.
• Nachos — Corn chips, chicken breast, cajun spice, salsa, sour cream, red onions.
• Pizzas — Choose from Tropical Antler, Vegetarian, Pepperoni and Cheese, Meatlovers, or Margherita.

Frequently asked questions

What are Black Antler's opening hours?

Open daily from 7:30am until late.

Is there a happy hour?

Yes, on selected days from 3pm to 5pm, with a dedicated happy hour food and drinks menu.

Does Black Antler serve breakfast all day?

Breakfast is served until 2pm.

What's the signature dish?

The Black Antler, described as bringing together everything the eatery is about.

Can I host a special occasion at Black Antler?

Yes — they cater to weekend get-togethers, family gatherings, romantic dinners, birthday parties and High Tea.

Does Black Antler have vegetarian options?

Yes, including the Smashed Antler and Acai Bowl breakfast dishes, and a vegan gelato flavour.

How do I order at the table?

Scan the personal QR code at your table, browse the menu, add items to your cart and place your order to the kitchen.

Tips

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Good to know

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