L-G Cafe

About L-G Cafe

L-G Cafe is a bright, contemporary neighbourhood cafe in Stanmore Bay, serving brunch and New Zealand mains alongside great coffee, beer and wine. Established in February 2023 in a spot that was already a well-loved local cafe, it quickly became a go-to for nearby business people catching up over coffee and families popping in for a quick lunch.

The kitchen is built around fresh daily baking, quality coffee and seasonal menus, with a genuine focus on catering to gluten-free and dairy-free diners — a wide range of dishes on the all-day menu can be made gluten free, and staff are happy to talk through dietary requirements.

With an all-day brunch and lunch menu, a dedicated under-12s kids menu, a full cabinet of baking and sweet treats, and a drinks list running from Three Beans coffee to loose leaf teas, smoothies and wine, L-G Cafe is set up as an easy everyday spot for the Whangaparaoa Peninsula.

L-G Cafe: Bright, All-Day Brunch and Coffee in Stanmore Bay

On Whangaparaoa Road in Stanmore Bay, L-G Cafe has built itself into a genuine neighbourhood favourite since opening its doors in February 2023. Taking over a site that was already a well-loved local cafe, it was quickly adopted by nearby business people for meetings and by families popping in for a relaxed lunch.

Fresh Baking, Seasonal Menus

The cafe is built around fresh daily baking, quality coffee and seasonal menus. That shows across the all-day brunch and lunch offering — from The Grill, a full breakfast with eggs, herby potatoes, bacon, avocado, sausage and beans, to lighter options like Smashed Avocado with feta, tomato, dukkha and a poached egg on seed bread. Eggs Benedict comes with a choice of Turkish bread or rosti, while the Vegan Breakie Stack and Creamy Mushrooms cover plant-based and vegetarian brunch options.

Lunch, Burgers and Sides

For lunch, L-G Cafe serves Crispy Corn Fritters, a Curry Mango Chicken Salad with crispy noodles, classic Fish & Chips, and Loaded Wedges piled with bacon, cheese and sweet chilli. The burger list keeps it simple with two standouts — a Marinated Chicken Burger with brie and cranberry sauce, and an American Beef Burger built on a wagyu patty with gherkins, aioli, cheese and mustard mayo sauce, both served with chips. Sides round things out, from Hot Chips with jalapeno aioli to Crispy Cauliflower Bites with tamarind sauce.

Catering to Dietary Needs

As more people look for gluten-free and dairy-free options, L-G Cafe has built its all-day menu to match, with a wide range of dishes that can be made gluten free. Dishes may contain dairy, so the cafe asks guests to advise their server of any dietary requirements when ordering.

Cabinet, Coffee and Kids

The cabinet is stocked daily with house-baked scones, brioche, muffins, loaves, tarts and sausage rolls, alongside a full range of toasted sandwiches on brioche, Turkish bread and sourdough. Coffee runs on Three Beans, with the full range of lattes, chai and hot chocolate, plus a loose leaf tea selection spanning English Breakfast through to Pomegranate Oolong and a homemade Lemon, Honey & Ginger Brew. Families are well looked after too, with a dedicated Little People menu for under-12s covering pancakes, chicken nuggets, a cheesy vegemite toasty and crumbed hoki bites.

Visiting

L-G Cafe is open from 7am to 3pm Monday to Friday, and 8am to 3pm on weekends and public holidays, at 570 Whangaparaoa Road, Stanmore Bay. Bookings can be made directly through the website.

Signature items

• The Grill
• Smashed Avocado
• American Beef Burger
• Eggs Benedict
• Fish & Chips
• Crispy Corn Fritters

Menu

Lunch

• Crispy Corn Fritters — Green salad, sour cream and poached egg; bacon or salmon can be added.
• B.L.A.T — Served with chips and garlic aioli; fried egg can be added.
• Prawns & Orzo — Spinach, chilli oil and jalapeno aioli.
• Curry Mango Chicken Salad — With avocado and crispy noodles.
• Fish & Chips — Battered fish with salad and tartare sauce.
• Loaded Wedges — Bacon, cheese, sour cream and sweet chilli.

Brunch

• Granola — Honey yoghurt, coconut, banana and charred apricots.
• Eggs Any Style — With tangy chilli jam; bacon can be added.
• Herby Potatoes — With chorizo, scrambled eggs and feta.
• The Grill — Eggs, grilled tomato, toast, mushrooms, bacon, avocado, sausage, herby potatoes and beans.
• Smashed Avocado — Feta, tomato, dukkha and poached egg on seed bread.
• French Toast — Grilled banana, berry coulis, candied walnuts and mascarpone; bacon can be added.
• Plain 3 Egg Omelette & Toast — Add-on fillings available: salmon, bacon, avocado, tomato, cheese, onion, parsley or mushrooms.
• Eggs Benedict — Choice of Turkish bread or rosti, with bacon, house smoked salmon, or mushroom and oregano.
• Vegan Breakie Stack — Rosti, avocado, mushroom, greens, tomato and dukkha.
• Creamy Chicken Livers — Mushroom, onion and poached egg on toast; bacon can be added.
• Creamy Mushrooms — With seed bread, spinach and poached egg; bacon can be added.

Sweet Treats

• Triple Lemon and Custard Muffin — From the cabinet.
• Triple Chocolate Muffin — From the cabinet.
• Orange, Almond & Walnut Loaf — From the cabinet.
• Blueberry & Coconut Friands — From the cabinet.
• Banana & Blueberry Loaf — From the cabinet.
• Lemon Tart — From the cabinet.
• Caramel Slice — From the cabinet.

Sides & Extras

• Hot Chips — With jalapeno aioli.
• Crispy Cauliflower Bites — With tamarind sauce.
• Vegetable Sides — Roast tomato, avocado, mushroom or spinach.
• Protein Sides — House smoked salmon, bacon, sausage, pancetta or rosti.

Loose Leaf Teas

• English Breakfast — Chinese black tea.
• Earl Grey Supreme — Ceylon vintage silver tips with oil of bergamot.
• Hot Cinnamon Spice — Black tea with three types of cinnamon and orange peel.
• Pomegranate Oolong — Brown tea infused with pomegranate.
• Gunpowder Green — Green tea from China's Anhui province.
• Egyptian Chamomile — Flower heads from Egyptian chamomile.
• Peppermint Herbal — From Oregon.
• Lemon Herbal — A predominant aroma of lemongrass.
• Homemade Lemon, Honey & Ginger Brew — House-made.

Smoothies & Juices

• Fresh Fruit Smoothies — Spirulina apple banana; berries coconut almond milk; banana maple cinnamon; passionfruit & orange; mango & pineapple.
• Freshly Squeezed Juice — Orange, apple or banana maple syrup; see blackboard for more.
• Bottled Juices — Apple orange & mango, guava & apple, apple & feijoa, apple & peach, sparkling blackcurrant & apple, Phoenix organic apple guava.
• Iced Mocha, Iced Coffee & Iced Chocolate — Cold coffee options.

Soft Drinks & Water

• Soft Drinks — Classic Coke, Coke Zero, lemon lime & bitters, Bundaberg ginger beer, Bundaberg passionfruit, Fuze iced teas, Red Bull.
• Bottled Water — Pump 750ml or Voyage 500ml.

Coffee & Hot Chocolate

• Three Beans Coffee — Short black, long black, cappuccino, flat white, latte, mochaccino.
• Chai & Specialty Lattes — Sweet chai, spicy chai, turmeric latte, matcha latte.
• Hot Chocolate — Cadbury milk chocolate, Belgium 55%, or Valrhona 72%; fluffy version with sprinkles and marshmallows for kids.

Fresh From The Cabinet

• Lemon, Blueberry & Roasted Almond Scone — Baked fresh in-house.
• Spinach, Cheese, Onion & Olive Scone — Baked fresh in-house.
• Ham, Cheese & Onion Savoury Brioche — Baked fresh in-house.
• Cinnamon & Date Sweet Brioche — Baked fresh in-house.

Burgers (Served With Chips)

• Marinated Chicken Burger — With brie and cranberry sauce.
• American Beef Burger — Wagyu patty, gherkins, aioli, cheese and mustard mayo sauce.

Little People Menu (Under 12)

• Buttermilk Pancakes — With lemon and sugar, or maple syrup and mascarpone.
• Chicken Nuggets — Served with chips.
• Cheesy Vegemite Toasty — A kids' classic.
• Crispy Corn Fritters with Feta — A smaller portion for kids.
• Crumbed Hoki Bites — Served with chips.

Toasted Sandwiches & Savouries

• Bacon, Scrambled Egg & Lettuce — On a brioche bun.
• Chicken, Cheese & Beetroot — On Turkish bread.
• Ham, Cheese & Tomato — On a Turkish bun.
• Pastrami, Cheese & Sauerkraut — On sourdough.
• Vegetarian, Mushroom, Cheese, Avo & Capsicum — On a Turkish bun.
• Salmon Bagel — With capers and sour cream.
• Veggie Stack Wrap — Pumpkin, cream cheese, mushroom, capsicum.
• Pork, Fennel & Apricot Sausage Roll — House-made.
• Salmon Frittata — From the cabinet.
• Vegetarian Tart — From the cabinet.
• Pancetta & Tomato Tart — From the cabinet.

Frequently asked questions

What are L-G Cafe's opening hours?

7am to 3pm Monday to Friday, and 8am to 3pm on weekends and public holidays.

Where is L-G Cafe located?

570 Whangaparaoa Road, Stanmore Bay.

Does L-G Cafe have gluten-free options?

Yes, a wide range of dishes on the all-day menu can be made gluten free — advise your server of any dietary requirements.

Is there a kids menu?

Yes, the Little People menu covers under-12s with pancakes, chicken nuggets, a cheesy vegemite toasty and more.

What coffee does L-G Cafe serve?

Three Beans coffee, along with chai, matcha and turmeric lattes, and hot chocolate.

Can I book a table?

Yes, bookings can be made through the website.

Does L-G Cafe serve beer and wine?

Yes, alongside its brunch and lunch menu and full coffee range.

Tips

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Good to know

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