180 Degrees Cafe & Bistro

cafe — Kapiti Coast · Kapiti Coast

About 180 Degrees Cafe & Bistro

180 Degrees Cafe & Bistro is a cafe and bistro at 12a Marine Parade in Waikanae Beach, on the Kapiti Coast. It serves coffee and meals in a casual setting by the beach and holds a 4.1 rating on Google. The menu can be viewed online, so you can see what is on offer before calling in.

Signature items

  • Blue Cod
  • Paua Lover
  • T-Bone Steak
  • 180 Seafood Chowder
  • Affogato
  • Pumpkin Ginger Coriander Soup

Menu

Soups

  • Pumpkin Ginger Coriander Soup — Flavourful and hearty — a warming starter or light meal.
  • 180 Seafood Chowder — The house chowder — flavourful, hearty and comforting.

Desserts

  • Apple Pie — A comforting, sweet ending to any meal.
  • Affogato — Creamy ice cream blended with a shot of rich espresso.
  • Lemon Slice — Tangy and refreshing, with a light, zesty sweetness.

Starters

  • Garlic Bread — Warm and crispy — a simple, satisfying way to start.
  • Scallops — Fresh and tender with delicate flavour and a touch of elegance.
  • Prawns — Fresh, tender prawns with delicate flavours.

Main Dishes

  • T-Bone Steak — Rich, juicy and cooked to perfection — the heavyweight of the mains.
  • Blue Cod — A local favourite — lightly battered, golden and crisp outside, flaky within.
  • Paua Lover — A savoury, satisfying showcase of New Zealand's native shellfish; a must-try.
  • Fish & Chip — The coastal classic, done the Kiwi way.
  • Lamb Fry — A hearty plate for lovers of traditional bistro fare.
  • Spaghetti Bolonaise — Comforting pasta, hearty and familiar.
  • Fish Burger — Seafood in relaxed, handheld form.
  • Chicken Tenderloin — A tender, lighter-leaning main.