Queenies Caffé & Vino

About Queenies Caffé & Vino

Queenies Caffé & Vino is an established daytime destination tucked away in the neighborhood of Freemans Bay. Blending the relaxed warmth of a local neighborhood cafe with the refined touch of a wine bar, Queenies offers an inviting space for morning coffee, generous brunches, leisurely lunches, and afternoon drinks.

The kitchen presents an all-day menu featuring breakfast staples alongside Italian-inspired lunch plates, hearty salads, and modern bistro classics. With an extensive drinks list covering locally roasted espresso, craft beers, cocktails, and a curated selection of New Zealand and European wines, Queenies also caters to private functions and special events.

Queenies Caffé & Vino: Freemans Bay's Charming All-Day Retreat

Perched on Spring Street in Freemans Bay, Queenies Caffé & Vino is one of Auckland's quintessential neighbourhood gems. Seamlessly marrying the morning energy of an artisan espresso bar with the unhurried elegance of an afternoon wine bistro, the venue offers locals and visitors a comfortable setting to pause and dine.

Whether stopping by early on a weekday morning for a flat white or setting aside time for a long weekend brunch, the atmosphere inside Queenies strikes a balance between relaxed suburban calm and attentive hospitality. The interior space and sidewalk seating make it a natural gathering spot for coffee dates, business catch-ups, and intimate celebrations.

Thoughtful All-Day Dining

The kitchen at Queenies operates on an all-day model, providing a menu that traverses early morning comfort food through to substantial midday dining. For breakfast traditionalists, choices range from wholesome steel-cut oat porridge topped with walnut crumble and poached seasonal fruit to a classic omelette served on toasted sourdough.

Those looking for bolder morning fare will find creative signatures that have earned the cafe a loyal following. The Turkish Eggs arrive with rich confit garlic labneh, tender poached eggs, wilted seasonal greens, pomegranate seeds, and warm Aleppo butter scooped up with crusty sourdough. Diners with a sweet tooth often gravitate towards the indulgent Biscoff French Toast, featuring thick-cut brioche stacked with Biscoff mascarpone, vanilla ice cream, poached pear, cookie crumble, and fresh berries.

If you are arriving for a hearty midday meal, the kitchen turns its attention towards Italian comfort and bistro classics. Handcrafted pasta dishes such as the Pork & Beef Ragu Maltagliati showcase slow-cooked Bolognese rich with pecorino, while the Prawn Spaghetti delivers vibrant garlic, chilli, and fresh herbs. A crispy Korean Fried Chicken Burger served with house slaw, pickles, and golden fries offers a satisfying modern handheld lunch.

Wine, Spritzes, and Espresso

True to the "Caffé & Vino" moniker, beverages receive equal billing at Queenies. Coffee lovers can choose from a full suite of espresso preparations, cold pour-overs, and an assortment of alternative milk and flavour options including matcha and chai. For refreshment on warmer days, the kitchen blends thick shakes and stocks cold-pressed homegrown juices and kombucha.

Come lunchtime, the dining room easily shifts into wine bar mode. A thoughtfully curated cellar covers renowned New Zealand wine regions such as Central Otago, Hawke's Bay, and Waiheke Island, alongside celebrated international labels from Champagne, Provence, Alsace, and Tuscany. Paired with a chilled craft beer from Sawmill Brewery or a refreshing Aperol Spritz, it provides an idyllic backdrop for unhurried afternoons.

Signature items

• Turkish Eggs
• Biscoff French Toast
• Creamy Mushrooms
• Pork & Beef Ragu Maltagliati
• The Big Queenies
• Korean Fried Chicken Burger

Menu

Sides

• Egg — Prepared to order as an add-on side
• Hash Browns — Golden fried potato hash browns
• French Fries — Crispy potato fries
• Sourdough — Toasted sourdough slice
• Gluten Free Bread — Toasted gluten-free bread slice
• Avocado — Fresh avocado portion
• Mushrooms — Cooked seasoned mushrooms
• Halloumi — Grilled halloumi cheese
• Thick Cut Bacon — Grilled thick-cut bacon
• Sausages — Cooked breakfast sausages
• House-cured Salmon — Cured salmon portion
• Grilled Chicken — Tender grilled chicken breast

White Wine

• Amisfield Sauvignon Blanc 2023 — Central Otago, New Zealand; available by the glass or bottle
• Dicey Pinot Gris 2022 — Central Otago, New Zealand; available by the glass or bottle
• Man O’War Valhalla Chardonnay 2021 — Waiheke Island, New Zealand; bottle only
• Odyssey Illiad Chardonnay 2021 — Gisborne, New Zealand; available by the glass or bottle
• Famille Bourgrier Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2021 — Loire Valley, France; available by the glass or bottle
• Gustave Lorentz Pinot Blanc Reserve 2021 — Alsace, France; available by the glass or bottle

Cold Drinks

• Karma Cola — Bottled cola soda
• Lemmy Lemonade — Bottled organic lemonade
• Gingerella — Bottled ginger ale
• Raw Homegrown Orange Juice — Fresh raw cold-pressed orange juice
• Raw Homegrown Apple Juice — Fresh raw cold-pressed apple juice
• Life Organics Kombucha – Chai Spices & Ginger — Organic fermented tea with spiced ginger notes

All Day Food

• Eggs on Toast — Served with optional bacon or gluten-free bread add-on
• Granola — Homemade toasted granola served with mixed berries, yoghurt and fresh seasonal fruit
• Porridge — Steel-cut oats, walnut & oat crumble, poached seasonal fruit (vegan option available)
• Omelette — Served with toasted sourdough, with choice of ham, cheese, tomato & baby spinach or salmon, cream cheese & baby spinach
• Avocado and Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta — Sourdough, whipped avocado, whipped feta, heirloom tomato, edamame, cucumber ribbon
• Creamy Mushrooms — Mushroom medley, verjuice, confit garlic, shallot, cream, crème fraîche, soft herbs, spelt sourdough
• Eggs Benedict — Seasonal, white balsamic hollandaise, poached eggs, sourdough, with choice of mushrooms, thick-cut bacon, or house-cured salmon
• Biscoff French Toast — Thick-cut brioche with Biscoff mascarpone, topped with vanilla ice cream, cookie crumble, poached pear and fresh berries
• Turkish Eggs — Confit garlic labneh, poached eggs, wilted seasonal greens, soft herbs, pomegranate seeds, Aleppo butter, sourdough
• The Big Queenies — Sourdough, bacon, hash browns, eggs of your choice, mushrooms, sausage, grilled tomato and broccolini (half or full)
• Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad — Baby cos, buttermilk Caesar dressing, sourdough croutons, egg, parmesan
• Prawn Soba Noodle Salad — Chilled soba noodles with prawns, cucumber, radish, carrot, edamame and a light sesame dressing
• Bubble & Squeak — Cooked mashed potatoes with cabbages and carrots, bacon and a poached egg (gluten-free, vegan option available)
• Bolognese Ragu on Toast — Bolognese Ragu, sourdough, parmesan crisp, poached egg, pecorino
• Prawn Spaghetti — Prawns, chilli, garlic & soft herbs
• Pork & Beef Ragu Maltagliati — Slow cooked Bolognese ragu, maltagliati pasta, pecorino
• Korean Fried Chicken Burger with Fries — Crispy Korean-style fried chicken with pickles and fresh coleslaw

Cocktails & Beer

• Margharita — Classic cocktail served with the option of spicy or not
• Aperol Spritz — Classic Italian aperitivo cocktail
• Sawmill Pilsner — Craft pilsner beer
• Sawmill Lager — Crisp craft lager
• Sawmill Hazy IPA — Juicy hazy India pale ale
• Sawmill Nimble 2.5% Pale Ale — Mid-strength pale ale

Rosé & Red Wine

• Rameau d’Or ‘Golden Bough’ Rosé 2022 — AOP Côtes de Provence, France; available by the glass or bottle
• Margrain ‘Rivers Edge’ Pinot Noir 2020 — Martinborough, New Zealand; available by the glass or bottle
• Nanny Goat ‘Super Nanny’ Pinot Noir 2021 — Central Otago, New Zealand; bottle only
• Two Hands ‘Angels Share’ Shiraz 2022 — McLaren Vale, South Australia; available by the glass or bottle
• Fontella Chianti DOCG 2020 — Tuscany, Italy; available by the glass or bottle
• Paritua 21.12 Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 — Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand; bottle only

Coffee & Hot Drinks

• Espresso — Single espresso shot
• Long Black — Double shot over hot water
• Americano — Espresso diluted with hot water
• Piccolo — Single shot with steamed milk in a small glass
• Short Mac — Short macchiato
• Long Mac — Long macchiato
• Flat White — Espresso with microfoam milk
• Latte — Espresso with steamed milk and a layer of foam
• Cappuccino — Espresso topped with foamed milk and dusted chocolate
• Mocha — Espresso combined with chocolate and steamed milk
• Poured Over Ice — Chilled espresso served over ice
• Fluffy — Frothed milk treat for kids
• Tea — Selection of English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Green, Peppermint, or Luo Han Guo

Smoothies & Milkshakes

• Vanilla Shake — Classic vanilla blended smoothie or milkshake
• Chocolate Shake — Rich chocolate smoothie or milkshake
• Creme Caramel Shake — Caramel flavoured blended shake
• Chai Shake — Spiced chai blended smoothie or milkshake
• Matcha Shake — Green tea matcha smoothie or milkshake

Champagne & Sparkling Wine

• Champagne Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut NV — Tours Sur Marne, France; available by the glass or bottle
• Le Contesse Prosecco NV — Veneto, Italy; available by the glass or bottle

Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours at Queenies Caffé & Vino?

Queenies is open Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 3:00pm, and Saturday to Sunday from 8:00am to 3:00pm.

Where is Queenies located?

The cafe is located at 24 Spring St, Freemans Bay, Auckland, New Zealand.

Does Queenies accommodate private functions or events?

Yes, Queenies hosts events and private bookings; you can contact the team directly by phone to discuss event arrangements.

Are gluten-free and vegan options available?

Yes, the menu notes gluten-free bread options as well as vegan modifications on dishes such as porridge and the bubble & squeak.

Do they serve alcoholic beverages?

Yes, Queenies offers a full drinks menu featuring Champagne, red and white wines, cocktails like Aperol Spritz and Margaritas, and craft beers.

What alternative milk options are available for coffee?

Queenies offers oat, almond, soy, and coconut milk as alternatives for their coffee and hot drink selections.

Tips

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