Scorch-O-Rama is a breakfast and lunch café at 497 Karaka Bay Road, Karaka Bays, on Wellington's south coast, with the beach across the road. It is open 8:30am to 4pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday, and the kitchen closes at 4pm each day. The menu covers eggs on ciabatta, eggs Benedict-style dishes on English muffins with streaky bacon, house-cured smoked salmon or black pudding, a spiced tofu scramble, and a baked potato with whipped feta, halloumi and a poached egg. Lunch includes beer-battered fish and fries, a pork belly bun, seafood chowder, crumbed chicken tacos and beef loaded fries. There is a children's chicken nugget meal, and reservations can be made through the website form.
Reviewers mention the view, the friendly and knowledgeable staff, the good coffee and the garlic prawns. One visit at a late lunch was not crowded. The café can be reached on 04 388 4970.