Cafe Palms

cafe — Paraparaumu · Paraparaumu

About Cafe Palms

Cafe Palms is a cafe at 2 Kapiti Lights in Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast, with a Google rating of 4.4 from 144 reviews and a $$ price range. Reviewers mention the friendly staff, the portion sizes, the bacon sandwich and the eggs benedict. Listed dishes include chicken waffles, shakshuka, a smash burger and a vegan breakfast.

A good brunch cafe is judged on how well the eggs are cooked and how the toast holds up under its toppings. Dishes such as shakshuka and eggs benedict are best eaten while they are hot, so it helps to order when the kitchen is busy but still fresh. Cafes that offer vegan, gluten-free or low-carb options vary in how they prepare them, so it is sensible to ask about preparation if you have an allergy. When you choose a brunch spot, look at the portion sizes and whether the staff can explain the menu.

For a relaxed brunch on the Kapiti Coast, this Kapiti Lights cafe is a friendly stop.

Signature items

  • Chicken Waffles
  • Shakshuka
  • Rosetta Smash Burger
  • Smashed Avo
  • Vegan Breaky
  • Rosetta Granola

Menu

Sides

  • On top of Hash brown — Have your breakfast served on a hash brown instead of toast.
  • Hash x1 — A single hash brown.
  • Hash x2 — Two hash browns.
  • Bacon — Extra free range streaky bacon.
  • Kransky x1 — An extra cheese kransky.
  • FR Egg — An extra free range egg.
  • Black Pudding — A side of black pudding.
  • Tomatoes — A side of roasted tomatoes.
  • Chilli Beans — A side of chilli beans.
  • Smoked Salmon — A side of smoked salmon.
  • Halloumi — A side of halloumi.
  • GF Bread — A side of gluten free bread.
  • Keto Bread — A side of keto-friendly bread.
  • Mushrooms — A side of mushrooms.
  • Spinach — A side of spinach.
  • Avocado — A side of avocado.
  • Kumara Wedges — Served with sweet chilli sauce and sour cream.
  • Fries — Served with tomato sauce and aioli or vegan aioli.

Kids (8am–2pm)

  • Toast — Toasted white bread with jam, marmite, honey, nutella or peanut butter.
  • Chicken Nuggies & Chips — Five chicken nuggets with a side of fries and tomato sauce.
  • Kids Waffle — Homemade waffle with fresh banana, whipped cream and a side of maple syrup.
  • Kids Toastie — A classic cheese toastie with a small side of tomato sauce.

Lunch (11am–2pm)

  • Fried Chicken Salad — Deep fried chicken thigh on fresh salad greens with seasonal vegetables, housemade dressing, avocado, aioli and chilli crisp.
  • Halloumi Salad — Grilled halloumi on fresh salad greens with seasonal vegetables, housemade dressing, avocado, aioli and chilli crisp.
  • Chicken Waffles — Deep fried chicken thigh on a homemade waffle with streaky bacon, brie, aioli slaw and a hot honey drizzle.
  • Chicken Buttie — Fried chicken with lettuce, slaw, pickle, cheddar and housemade chilli crisp in toasted turkish bread; salad option available.
  • Rosetta Smash Burger — Two brisket and chuck patties with burger sauce, cheddar, lettuce, pickles and red onion jam; bunless available.

All Day Breakfast (8am–2pm)

  • Eggs on Toast — Poached, fried or scrambled, with extras available — or served on a hash brown.
  • Shakshuka — Eggs in a hearty harissa sauce of spiced tomato and pepper, topped with whipped feta, dukkah and fresh herbs.
  • Benedict (Bacon) on Hash — Free range eggs and streaky bacon on hash browns, topped with Rosetta hollandaise.
  • Florentine (Spinach) on Hash — Free range eggs and pan-fried spinach on hash browns with Rosetta hollandaise.
  • Montreal (Salmon) on Hash — Free range eggs and smoked salmon on hash browns, topped with Rosetta hollandaise.
  • Rosetta Classic — The full works — free range eggs, streaky bacon, cheese kransky, hash browns, roasted mushrooms, roast tomato and toast.
  • Keto Breakfast — Free range eggs, streaky bacon, cheese kransky, avocado, roasted tomato, mushrooms and keto bread.
  • Hot Honey Halloumi — Pan-fried halloumi on toasted bread with garlic mascarpone, roasted tomatoes, hot chilli honey and house-made dukkah.
  • Vegan Breaky — Hash brown, falafel, roasted tomato, chilli beans, avocado, spinach and mushrooms with toast and vegan sauce.
  • Smashed Avo — Smashed avocado and poached egg on toasted white bread with whipped feta, dukkah and pomegranate molasses.
  • Fruit Waffles — Fresh banana, blueberries and strawberries with berry compote, whipped cream and pure maple syrup.
  • Bacon & Banana Waffles — Streaky bacon and fried banana on a homemade waffle, with whipped cream and maple syrup on the side.
  • Rosetta Granola — Homemade seed granola with dark chocolate, served with fresh fruit, berry compote, coconut yoghurt and coconut milk.
  • Bacon Buttie — Streaky bacon and a fried egg with crispy lettuce, aioli and rocket fuel in toasted turkish bread.