Olea Cafe

About Olea Cafe

Olea Cafe is a contemporary daytime eatery situated at The Crossing on Business Parade South in Highbrook, East Auckland. Known for bringing together classic cafe hospitality and distinctive Asian-influenced brunch fare, the cafe provides a welcoming, bright setting suited for quick coffee stops, leisurely weekday lunches, and relaxed weekend brunches alike.

The kitchen crafts an inventive daytime menu featuring everything from hearty breakfast plates and toasties to specialty creations like Tom Yum prawn pasta, Korean fried chicken burgers, and house-made kumara lattes. Alongside full table dining and takeaway options, Olea Cafe also provides dedicated catering and accepts reservations for gatherings and business catch-ups.

Olea Cafe: Vibrant Daytime Dining and Creative Fusion at Highbrook's The Crossing

Conveniently positioned within The Crossing on Business Parade South, Olea Cafe has established itself as an essential culinary hub in Highbrook, East Auckland. Catering to local professionals, corporate teams, and weekend visitors alike, the cafe brings together contemporary New Zealand cafe culture with vibrant Asian flavors. From morning espresso runs to hearty sit-down lunches, the venue combines attentive hospitality with a clean, welcoming environment.

Whether dropping by for a solo breakfast before work or meeting a group for lunch, diners will find a modern, light-filled space designed for relaxation and community. With table reservations available alongside an extensive catering service, Olea Cafe seamlessly balances everyday convenience with memorable daytime dining.

Creative Flavors and Morning Classics

The kitchen at Olea Cafe takes classic breakfast staples and introduces bold, creative twists. Traditional favorites are executed with finesse, including the hearty Olea Breakfast stacked with bacon, breakfast sausage, hash brown, and roasted mushrooms, as well as eggs benedict customizable with house toppings. Vegetarian diners can delight in the Olea Omelette, stuffed with roasted kumara, caramelised onions, baby spinach, cheddar, and a bright red pepper puree.

Those looking for cross-cultural inspiration can explore standout plates such as Spanish eggs with smoky chorizo and ciabatta, or Korean-inspired additions like crispy fried chicken finished with a sweet and spicy gochujang glaze. Bagel lovers have plenty to choose from as well, with options ranging from simple house spreads to cold smoked salmon with capers and a hearty bulgogi beef bagel served with fries.

Signature Lunch Fare and Thoughtful Drinks

As the midday hours approach, the menu expands into inventive daytime mains that set Olea Cafe apart from typical suburban spots. The Tom Yum prawn pasta combines the tangy warmth of house-made tom yum paste with velvety coconut cream, tender prawn cutlets, sesame, herb oil, and a soft poached egg. Hearty toasted sandwiches like the slow-cooked braised beef toastie with swiss cheese and mustard aioli, along with the crisp chicken parmy toastie, provide comforting lunchtime indulgence accompanied by golden fries and garden salads.

Complementing the savory offerings is a comprehensive drinks program. Coffee drinkers can order classic espresso drinks, batch cold brews, or a delicate V60 pour-over. For something out of the ordinary, the cafe's specialty purple kumara latte and iced matcha latte deliver vibrant, satisfying alternatives. Freshly squeezed wellness juices, blended smoothies, house-brewed iced teas, and a curated list of beer, wine, and prosecco ensure every palate finds its match.

Signature items

• Tom Yum Prawn Pasta
• Korean Chicken Burger
• Purple Kumara Latte
• Olea Breakfast
• Chicken Parmy Toastie
• Spanish Eggs

Menu

Tea

• Harney & Sons English Breakfast — Classic black tea
• Harney & Sons Green Tea with Coconut — Green tea flavored with coconut
• Harney & Sons Earl Grey — Black tea infused with bergamot
• Harney & Sons Japanese Sencha — Traditional Japanese green tea
• Harney & Sons Peppermint — Pure herbal peppermint tea

Sides

• Toast — Choice of toast, gluten-free toast, or egg
• Cooked Sides — Choice of roasted mushroom, streaky bacon, breakfast sausage, or potato rosti
• Premium Sides — Choice of grilled halloumi or hot smoked salmon

Snacks

• Herb dusted fries (GFR) — Served with ketchup and aioli
• Kumara fries (GFR) — Served with sweet chilli and aioli
• Crispy salt and pepper squid — Served with sweet chilli, aioli, and fresh herbs
• Korean fried chicken — Crispy fried chicken with slaw, pickled red onion, and gochujang glaze

Catering

• Catering Platters & Packages — Custom daytime catering solutions for meetings, corporate events, and functions

Day Plates

• Eggs your way (GFR Optional) — Poached, fried, or scrambled served on ciabatta or rye
• Toasted bagel - Jam and cream cheese — Toasted bagel served with jam and cream cheese
• Toasted bagel - Smoked salmon — Cold smoked salmon, capers, pickled red onion, cream cheese, lemon
• Toasted bagel - Bulgogi beef — 140g bulgogi beef, cheddar cheese, fries, mixed salad
• Olea omelette (VEG) — Roasted kumara, caramelised onion, baby spinach, cheddar cheese, red pepper puree, toasted ciabatta
• Olea omelette with spanish chorizo — Omelette with spanish chorizo, roasted kumara, caramelised onion, baby spinach, cheddar cheese, red pepper puree, toasted ciabatta
• Olea omelette with cold smoked salmon — Omelette with cold smoked salmon, roasted kumara, caramelised onion, baby spinach, cheddar cheese, red pepper puree, toasted ciabatta
• Olea eggs benedict (GFR Optional) — Hash brown, baby spinach, poached eggs, hollandaise
• Olea eggs benedict with roasted mushrooms — Vegetarian benedict with roasted mushrooms and red pepper puree
• Olea eggs benedict with streaky bacon — Eggs benedict served with streaky bacon
• Olea eggs benedict with cold smoked salmon — Eggs benedict served with cold smoked salmon
• Olea eggs benedict with Korean chicken — Eggs benedict served with Korean chicken and gochujang glaze
• Olea breakfast (GFR Optional) — Streaky bacon, eggs your way, pork breakfast sausage, hash brown, roasted mushroom, tomato chutney, hollandaise, toasted rye or ciabatta
• Chicken parmy toastie — Fried chicken thigh, neapolitan sauce, grilled cheese, red pepper puree, garden salad, fries, tomato sauce, aioli
• Braised beef toastie — Slow cooked beef chuck, swiss cheese, mustard aioli, garden salad, fries, tomato sauce, aioli
• Tom yum prawn pasta — House made tom yum paste, prawn cutlet, coconut cream, spring onion, poached egg, sesame, herb oil
• Tom yum pasta (Vegetarian) — Creamy mushroom, spinach, parmesan, house made tom yum paste, coconut cream, poached egg, sesame, herb oil
• Korean chicken burger — Herb slaw, pickled red onion, gochujang glaze, fries
• Spanish eggs — 2 eggs, spanish chorizo, crushed tomato, fresh herbs, red pepper puree, toasted ciabatta
• Olea open sandwich — Toasted rye sourdough with fries, aioli, tomato sauce, pan seared beef, mixed salad, asian chimichurri, pickled red onion

Beer & Wine

• Wine Selection (187ml) — Choice of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, or Pinot Noir
• Canti Prosecco (200ml) — Single serve bottle of sparkling prosecco
• Beer Selection — Choice of Heineken, Heineken Light, Lager, Pale Ale, or IPA

Hot Coffee & Specialty

• Espresso — Freshly pulled espresso
• Long Black — Espresso poured over hot water
• Americano — Classic hot americano
• Piccolo — Ristretto shot topped with warm steamed milk
• Flat White — Espresso with microfoam milk
• Cappuccino — Espresso with steamed milk and dense foam dusting
• Latte — Smooth espresso with steamed milk
• Mocha — Rich espresso blended with chocolate and steamed milk
• Hot Chocolate — Steamed milk hot chocolate
• Chai — Sweet or spicy chai blend
• Purple Kumara Latte — House specialty warm purple kumara latte
• Matcha Latte — Whisked green tea matcha with steamed milk

Bottled & Cold Beverages

• Most Organic Range Juice — Choice of Sparkling Apple Blackcurrant, Apple Peach, Orange Mango Apple, or Apple Feijoa
• Ginger Beer — Bottled ginger beer
• Lemon, Lime & Bitters — Classic refreshing bitters soda
• NZ Natural Water — Still or sparkling water
• Coca-Cola Range — Selection of Coca-Cola soft drinks
• Energy Live Plus — Energy drink served with glass

Smoothies & Fresh Juices

• Tropical World Smoothie — Blended mango, passionfruit, and pineapple
• Classic Banana Smoothie — Banana, date, coconut milk, and cinnamon
• Mixed Berry Smoothie — Mixed berries, banana, and blueberry
• Forever Young Smoothie — Spinach, pineapple, lemon, apple, ginger, coconut cream, and maple
• Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice — Freshly squeezed pure orange juice
• Freshly Squeezed Apple Juice — Freshly squeezed pure apple juice
• Immune Juice — Fresh carrot, ginger, orange, turmeric, and apple

Cold Coffee & Iced Drinks

• House Cold Brew Coffee — Slow-steeped house cold brew
• V60 — Single-origin manual pour over coffee
• Iced Latte — Espresso over chilled milk and ice
• Iced Americano — Espresso poured over iced water
• Iced Mocha — Espresso and chocolate served chilled over milk and ice
• Iced Chocolate — Chilled chocolate milk over ice
• Iced Matcha Latte — Whisked matcha served over milk and ice
• Lemon Honey Ginger — House-brewed lemon, honey, and ginger drink
• House Brewed Iced Tea — Refreshing tea brewed fresh in-house

Frequently asked questions

Where is Olea Cafe located?

Olea Cafe is located at The Crossing, 8 Business Parade South in Highbrook, East Auckland.

What time does the kitchen close?

On weekdays (Monday through Friday), the cafe kitchen closes at 2:00 pm, while drinks and counter service continue until 3:00 pm.

Does Olea Cafe offer gluten-free and vegetarian meal options?

Yes, the menu clearly marks dishes that are vegetarian (VEG) or gluten-free optional (GFR), including gluten-free toast and customized breakfast plates.

Can I book a table or order event catering?

Yes, Olea Cafe accepts reservations through their website and provides specialized catering packages for business meetings and private events.

What drinks and beverages are available?

The cafe offers specialty espresso, pour-over V60, house cold brew, signature purple kumara and matcha lattes, fresh squeezed juices, smoothies, teas, beer, and wine.

Tips

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