Hakuna Matata Cafe

cafe — Blenheim Central · Blenheim

About Hakuna Matata Cafe

Hakuna Matata Cafe is a family owned and operated cafe in the heart of Blenheim, built around the idea that coffee is a lifestyle. The cafe serves Unknown Chapter coffee roasters' single origin coffee, and the chef makes honest food from scratch in-house — including baking all the bread himself.

The cafe aims to cater for many different dietary requirements and preferences while offering a fun, vibrant atmosphere. Breakfast is served from 6:30am and lunch from 11am to 2pm, with cabinet food including scones, muffins and tarts available all day until close.

Hakuna Matata has a small, sheltered outside seating area away from the noise of the main road, and welcomes bookings for tables or private functions.

Hakuna Matata Cafe: A Blenheim Coffee Lifestyle

Hakuna Matata Cafe sits right in the heart of Blenheim, built around the idea that coffee is a lifestyle. Family owned and operated, the cafe serves single origin coffee from Unknown Chapter coffee roasters, and the chef makes honest food from scratch in-house — right down to baking all the bread himself.

A menu for every craving

Breakfast runs from 6:30am, with lunch from 11am to 2pm, and cabinet food like scones, muffins and tarts available all day until close. The all day menu covers homemade granola, bacon and eggs, and the cafe's signature Salmon & Bagel — smoked salmon, avocado, dill cream cheese, pickled red onions and capers. For something heartier, there's the Big Hakuna breakfast, a Traditional Czech Beef Goulash, and burgers including a slow cooked Beef Brisket Burger and a BBQ Pork Belly Burger.

Dietary care built in

The cafe aims to cater for many different dietary requirements and preferences, with dishes marked dairy free, gluten free or vegan throughout the menu, including a Keto Benedict built on a vegetable rosti base.

Coffee, wine and more

Beyond the food, Hakuna Matata offers a full coffee and hot drinks range, smoothies, and a solid list of wine, beer and cider — including Misty Cove wines, MIA Prosecco, McCashin's Stoke range beers, and Rochdale ciders.

A relaxed spot in the heart of Blenheim

The cafe has a small, sheltered outside seating area away from the noise of the main road, making it a pleasant place to settle in. As a family business, Hakuna Matata invites guests to become part of its extended coffee family, and also takes bookings for private functions.

Visiting Hakuna Matata Cafe

Hakuna Matata Cafe is open Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 2pm. It's located at 1C Main Street, Blenheim Central, and can be reached by phone or email for bookings and enquiries.

Signature items

  • Salmon & Bagel
  • Big Hakuna
  • Traditional Czech Beef Goulash
  • Beef Brisket Burger
  • Keto Benedict
  • Smashed Avocado

Menu

Smoothies

  • Berry — Mixed berries, banana, vanilla and coconut milk. Dairy free.
  • Tropical — Tropical fruits, passion fruit syrup and coconut milk. Dairy free.
  • Protein Shake of the Week — Various flavours — ask staff.

Hot Drinks

  • Hot Chocolate — Hot chocolate.
  • Chai — Chai.
  • Dirty Chai Latte — Chai latte with a shot of espresso.
  • Tea — English breakfast, earl grey, kawakawa, peppermint, tokyo lime, sencha or berrylicious.

Cold Drinks

  • Fridge Selection — A selection of cold drinks from the fridge.

Other Wines

  • MIA Prosecco — By the glass or bottle.

All Day Menu

  • Granola — Homemade granola, coconut yoghurt, seasonal berry compote and fresh fruit. Dairy free, vegan.
  • Bacon & Eggs — Free range eggs your way with bacon and sourdough bread. Dairy free; kids portion available.
  • Smashed Avocado — Smashed avocado on toasted multigrain bread, cashew paste, spinach and tamari seeds; poached egg or bacon can be added. Vegan.
  • Salmon & Bagel — Hakuna's signature dish — smoked salmon, avocado, dill cream cheese, pickled red onions and capers.
  • Eggs Benedict — Two poached eggs on a brioche bun with a choice of bacon, mushrooms or smoked salmon, and hollandaise; gluten-free option available.
  • Keto Benedict — House-made vegetable rosti, two poached eggs, choice of bacon, mushrooms or smoked salmon, with hollandaise. Gluten free.
  • Brioche French Toast — Brioche toast, fresh banana, berry compote and chantilly cream; bacon can be added; kids portion available.
  • Big Hakuna — Bacon, free range kransky sausage, two poached eggs, roasted potatoes, field mushrooms, sourdough and homemade chutney. Dairy free.
  • Traditional Czech Beef Goulash — Slowly cooked beef in a rich stew seasoned with garlic, paprika and onion, served with sourdough.
  • Beef Brisket Burger — Slow cooked beef brisket, horseradish mayo, rocket, swiss cheese and caramelised onion in a brioche bun, served with fries.
  • Pork Belly Burger — BBQ pork belly, homemade slaw, bacon and pickle in a brioche bun, served with fries.
  • Burger of the Week — A rotating weekly burger special, served with fries.

Coffee & More

  • Espresso — Espresso coffee.
  • Long Black — Long black coffee.
  • Flat White — Flat white coffee.
  • Latte — Latte coffee.
  • Cappuccino — Cappuccino coffee.
  • Mochaccino — Mocha coffee.
  • Fluffy — A fluffy for the kids.
  • Iced Coffee — With vanilla ice cream.
  • Iced Chocolate / Mocha — With vanilla ice cream.
  • Iced Latte — With ice cubes.

Beers & Ciders

  • McCashin's Stoke Range — Pilsner, IPA, Amber 2.5%, Dark or Hazy.
  • Rochdale Cider — Apple, pear, berries or ginger & lime.
  • Other Beers — Corona, Peroni 0%, Stella Artois or Carlsberg.

Sides & Extras

  • Spinach — Side of spinach.
  • Bacon — Side of bacon.
  • Salmon — Side of smoked salmon.
  • Egg — Side of egg.
  • Mushrooms — Side of mushrooms.
  • Smashed Avocado — Side of smashed avocado.
  • Kransky Sausage — Side of kransky sausage.
  • Potatoes — Side of roasted potatoes.
  • Keto Rosti (2x) — Two vegetable rosti.
  • Bowl of Fries — Served with aioli or tomato sauce.

Misty Cove Wines

  • Organic Sauvignon Blanc — By the glass or bottle.
  • Estate Pinot Gris — By the glass or bottle.
  • Landmark Rosé — By the glass or bottle.
  • Organic Pinot Noir — By the glass or bottle.
  • Landmark Chardonnay — By the glass or bottle.

Frequently asked questions

What are Hakuna Matata Cafe's opening hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 2pm.
What is Hakuna Matata's signature dish?
The Salmon & Bagel.
Does the cafe cater to dietary requirements?
Yes, many dishes are marked dairy-free, gluten-free or vegan.
Is there a kids menu?
Kids portions of bacon & eggs and brioche french toast are available.
Does Hakuna Matata serve wine and beer?
Yes, including Misty Cove wines, MIA Prosecco, and McCashin's beers and ciders.
Can I book a private function?
Yes, private functions can be booked.
Is Hakuna Matata ever open outside normal hours?
Occasionally, for special events like weekend brunches or festival dinners — check their social media for updates.

Tips

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Good to know

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