Red Eight Cafe

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About Red Eight Cafe

Red Eight Cafe is a brunch spot in Kaiapoi serving a full menu of breakfast and brunch dishes alongside organic coffee. The kitchen focuses on hearty, freshly prepared plates, from classic bacon butties and BLTs to a Red Eight Special piled with Peter Timbs bacon, gourmet sausage, spinach, agria rosti and a poached egg.

The menu caters to a range of dietary needs, with gluten-free options available across most dishes, a dairy-free and vegan granola, and a dedicated keto breakfast. Eggs benedict comes in traditional bacon, mushroom and spinach, or hot smoked salmon varieties, all served on house-made agria rosti with hollandaise.

Beyond brunch, Red Eight Cafe also offers catering. The cafe is located at 143 Williams Street in Kaiapoi, North Canterbury.

Red Eight Cafe: Brunch and Organic Coffee in Kaiapoi

Red Eight Cafe is a brunch destination in Kaiapoi, North Canterbury, built around a hearty breakfast and brunch menu served alongside organic coffee. The kitchen runs from morning through early afternoon, giving locals and visitors a solid stretch of the day to drop in.

A full brunch menu

The menu ranges from lighter options like toasted granola with dried fruit, poached fruit and coconut yoghurt, through to filling classics such as the BLT and bacon buttie on toasted Turkish bread. For something more substantial, the Red Eight Special stacks Peter Timbs bacon, a gourmet sausage, spinach, agria rosti and a poached egg on toasted Grizzly bread.

Eggs benedict is offered in three styles — traditional bacon, mushrooms and spinach, or hot smoked salmon — each served on house-made agria rosti with hollandaise. There's also a dedicated keto breakfast built around eggs, bacon, halloumi, greens and hollandaise for those after a lower-carb option.

Dietary options

Gluten-free options are available across most of the menu, and the granola is dairy-free and vegan. The soup of the day is vegan too, with a gluten-free option available. A gluten-free bread swap can also be added to relevant dishes.

More than brunch

Beyond the sit-down menu, dishes like the beef or crispy chicken burger, beef bolognese, and a creamy mushroom potato rosti round out the lunch-leaning end of the menu. A range of sides — from bacon and sausage to potato rosti, chips and salad — let guests build their plate the way they like it. Kids are looked after too, with a dedicated Kids Breaky selection.

Red Eight Cafe also offers catering for those wanting the cafe's food outside of a sit-down visit.

Visiting Red Eight Cafe

Red Eight Cafe is located at 143 Williams Street, Kaiapoi, North Canterbury. The cafe can be reached by phone or email for enquiries and catering requests.

Signature items

  • Red Eight Special
  • Hot Smoked Salmon Benedict
  • Granola
  • Keto Breakfast
  • Creamy Mushrooms on Rosti
  • Organic Coffee

Menu

Sides

  • Bacon — Two pieces of bacon.
  • Sausage — A sausage.
  • Salmon — Side of salmon.
  • Tomato — Side of tomato.
  • Potato Rosti — A potato rosti.
  • Hollandaise — Side of hollandaise sauce.
  • Egg — An egg.
  • Side Chips — Side of chips.
  • Side Salad — Side of salad.
  • Mushroom — Side of mushroom.
  • Gluten Free Bread — Gluten free bread swap.

Brunch

  • Granola — Toasted granola with dried fruit & nuts, poached or fresh fruit, coconut yoghurt, fruit compote, served with milk of your choice (GF, DF, vegan).
  • BLT — Streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato with aioli served on toasted Turkish bread (GF available).
  • Bacon Buttie — Streaky bacon, special sauce, aioli on toasted Turkish bread (GF available).
  • Red Eight Special — Two pieces of Peter Timbs bacon, a gourmet sausage, spinach, an agria rosti and a poached egg on toasted Grizzly bread (GF available).
  • Eggs Benedict - Traditional Bacon — Served on agria rosti with house made hollandaise (GF available).
  • Eggs Benedict - Mushrooms & Spinach — Served on agria rosti with house made hollandaise (GF available).
  • Eggs Benedict - Hot Smoked Salmon — Served on agria rosti with house made hollandaise (GF available).
  • Keto Breakfast — Two poached eggs, two pieces of bacon, halloumi cheese, fresh greens, seeds & hollandaise sauce (GF).
  • Toastie — Choice of three fillings from ham, cheese, tomatoes, red onion and pineapple (GF available).
  • Pancake Stack — Pancake stack, part of the brunch menu.
  • Soup of the Day — Soup of the day (vegan, GF available).
  • Creamy Mushrooms on Potato Rosti — Creamy mushrooms finished with house made herb & garlic pesto, crème fraiche, topped with a poached egg and parmesan cheese on house made potato rosti.
  • Beef or Crispy Chicken Burger — Caramelised onions, tomatoes, gherkin, a beef patty or crispy chicken, smoked cheese, aioli, on a toasted bun with a side of battered chips.
  • Beef Bolognese — A poached egg on grain toast with pickled red onions and parmesan cheese (GF available).
  • Eggs on Toast — Poached, fried or scrambled on Grizzly toast (GF available).
  • Beer Buttered Chips — Beer battered chips.
  • Kids Breaky — Choice of two pancakes with maple syrup, cream and fruit; one piece of bacon and an egg on toast; or five chicken nuggets and battered chips with tomato sauce.

Drinks

  • Organic Coffee — Organic coffee served at the cafe.

Frequently asked questions

What are Red Eight Cafe's opening hours?
Monday to Friday 7:00am–3:30pm, Saturday 8:00am–3:00pm, closed Sundays.
Does Red Eight Cafe have gluten-free options?
Yes, gluten-free options are available across most of the menu.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes, the granola and soup of the day are vegan, with GF options available.
Does Red Eight Cafe offer catering?
Yes, catering is one of the services offered.
What coffee does Red Eight Cafe serve?
Organic coffee.
Is there a kids menu?
Yes, a Kids Breaky selection is available.
Where is Red Eight Cafe located?
143 Williams Street, Kaiapoi, North Canterbury.

Tips

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Good to know

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