Cafe Du Marche

About Cafe Du Marche

Cafe Du Marche is an Epsom deli and eatery serving a fusion of French and Mediterranean cuisine, nestled next to FreshChoice Epsom. Stepping inside, guests are greeted by a stunning collection of hand-picked chandeliers sourced from vintage markets in France, part of a vision to bring the European market experience to Epsom.

The kitchen's talented chefs curate a menu built around the freshest ingredients, handpicking produce from the neighbouring FreshChoice each day. The all-day menu changes seasonally and covers vegan, gluten-free and vegetarian options, alongside breakfast classics with a modern twist, cabinet treats, and Allpress coffee. Weekday lunch adds a rotisserie chicken and pork belly menu, and a sample high tea menu offers sandwiches, savouries, scones and sweets for special occasions.

Cafe Du Marche is available for private functions, with free venue hire for evening special events including opera nights, and walk-ins are always welcome alongside table reservations and online ordering.

Cafe Du Marche: French and Mediterranean Dining in Epsom

Nestled next to FreshChoice Epsom, Cafe Du Marche brings a fusion of French and Mediterranean cuisine to a casual, inviting corner of the neighbourhood. Step inside and you're greeted by a stunning collection of hand-picked chandeliers sourced from the vintage markets of France — part of a genuine vision to bring the European market experience to Epsom.

Fresh from the Market, Daily

Cafe Du Marche's chefs curate a menu that celebrates the freshest ingredients, scouring the neighbouring FreshChoice each day to handpick produce for the kitchen. The all-day menu changes seasonally and includes breakfast classics with a modern twist, alongside vegan, gluten-free and vegetarian options for every kind of diner. Weekday lunch, served 11am to 2pm, brings dishes like Poisson & Frites, a French Onion Soup gratinée, Sticky Fried Chicken with smoked kimchi mayo, the Burger Royale, a vegan Roast Vegie Stack, and Steak & Frites.

Rotisserie and Sides

On weekdays, Cafe Du Marche also runs a rotisserie menu — quarter or half chicken with gravy, or pork belly with apple butter, each served with a choice of two sides. Hot sides include a roast vege medley, cauliflower cheese and the green side of the day, while a daily-changing salad bar offers cold sides with a range of dressings from sweet Thai chilli to sesame.

High Tea and Events

For something more special, Cafe Du Marche's high tea brings together sandwiches like a classic salmon and a cucumber and crème fraiche option, savouries including a chicken parfait and a goats cheese and beetroot tart, sweet vanilla scones, and desserts like a tangy lemon meringue tart and an espresso-infused tiramisu crèmeux. The cafe also hosts special events such as Dinner & Opera nights, and offers free venue hire for evening special events and private functions.

Coffee, Cabinet and Casual Visits

Beyond the set menus, Cafe Du Marche pours Allpress coffee and keeps a cabinet stocked with cheeky treats for anyone after something sweet with their coffee. The team is known for a friendly, dedicated approach, and walk-ins are always welcome alongside table reservations and online ordering.

Visiting

Cafe Du Marche is located at 223A Green Lane West, Epsom, Auckland, open every day from 7am to 3pm, with the weekend brunch kitchen running from 7am to 2pm. Parking includes more than 80 spaces, with 50 undercover basement spots and disability parking beside the lift, plus FreshChoice parking as an alternative — just let the team know if your stay will be longer than 90 minutes.

Signature items

• Sticky Fried Chicken
• Steak & Frites
• Rotisserie Chicken
• Burger Royale
• Poisson & Frites
• High Tea

Menu

Sides & Salad Bar

• Roast Vege Medley — A hot side option.
• Broccoli or Green Side of the Day — A hot side option.
• Cauliflower Cheese — A hot side option.
• Salad Bar — Cold salads changing daily, with dressings including BBQ, sweet Thai chilli, mayo, vinaigrette, sesame or aioli.

High Tea (Sample Menu)

• Cucumber Sandwich — Herbaceous cucumber, crème fraiche, chives, lemon.
• Classic Salmon Sandwich — Salmon, mascarpone, dill, lemon.
• Chicken Sandwich — Chicken, cream cheese, sage, cranberry.
• Chicken Parfait — Served on rice flour toast with cornichons.
• Goats Cheese & Beetroot Velvet Tart — A savoury tart.
• Pork Rillettes — Served on pickled radish with a crispy caper.
• Sweet Vanilla Scones — Served with conserves and Chantilly cream.
• Tangy Lemon Meringue Tart — A house sweet.
• Espresso-Infused Tiramisu Crèmeux — A house sweet.
• Petite Cupcakes — Assorted flavours.

Lunch (Weekdays 11am-2pm)

• Poisson & Frites — Fish of the day, yeast battered and fried, with tarte gribiche and lemon.
• Soupe à l'Oignon Gratinée — French onion soup with baguette and gruyere cheese.
• Sticky Fried Chicken — Chicken pieces with smoked kimchi mayo and creamy slaw.
• Burger Royale — Beef pattie with cheese, zucchini pickle, tomato salsa and fries.
• Roast Vegie Stack (Vegan) — Roasted capsicum, portobello mushrooms, caramelised eggplant, vegan smoked potato mayo, vegan feta, chimichurri, pepitas, salad leaves.
• Steak & Frites — Sirloin steak, onion crème, confit tomato, frites.

Rotisserie (Weekdays Only)

• Quarter Chicken & Gravy — Served with a choice of two sides.
• Half Chicken & Gravy — Served with a choice of two sides.
• Pork Belly & Apple Butter — Served with a choice of two sides.
• Large Pork Belly & Apple Butter — Served with a choice of two sides.

Frequently asked questions

What are Cafe Du Marche's opening hours?

Open every day from 7am to 3pm; the weekend brunch kitchen runs 7am to 2pm.

Where is Cafe Du Marche located?

223A Green Lane West, Epsom, Auckland, next to FreshChoice Epsom.

Is there parking available?

Yes, 80+ spots including 50 undercover basement spaces, disability parking beside the lift, and FreshChoice parking as an alternative.

Does Cafe Du Marche cater for dietary requirements?

Yes, vegan, gluten-free and vegetarian options are available — please advise the team of any allergies before ordering.

Is the rotisserie available every day?

No, the rotisserie menu is weekdays only.

Does Cafe Du Marche do high tea?

Yes, with a sample menu covering sandwiches, savouries, scones and sweets.

Can I book Cafe Du Marche for a private event?

Yes, private functions are welcome, with free venue hire for evening special events.

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