Crimson Coast Cafe

cafe — Warkworth · Warkworth

About Crimson Coast Cafe

Crimson Coast Cafe is a neighbourhood cafe at shop 7, 280 Mahurangi East Road in Snells Beach, Warkworth. It has a 4.8 rating from 118 Google reviews and sits in the $$ price range. Customers often mention the eggs benedict, the salmon version in particular, and the waffles. The directory holds no opening hours, and the only website listed is a Facebook page, so check there before you visit.

Reviewers say the coffee is good, the service is friendly, and the cafe offers gluten-free options. The menu features eggs benedict, waffles, French toast, a chicken and mushroom filo and mince on toast. Reviewers also mention the decor and a vegetarian option. Cafes on a rural peninsula often get busy at weekends, so arriving early or visiting on a weekday can help. Gluten-free dishes are best confirmed with staff when you order.

For a relaxed brunch or a coffee on the Tawharanui Peninsula, this cafe is a welcoming stop on Mahurangi East Road.

Signature items

  • Salmon Eggs Benedict
  • Eggs Benedict
  • Waffles
  • Chicken & Mushroom Filo
  • French Toast
  • Mince with Toast

Menu

Tea

  • English Breakfast — Robust black tea.
  • Earl Grey — Fragrant bergamot-scented black tea.
  • Green Tea — Light, clean green tea.
  • Ginger Spice — Spiced ginger infusion.
  • Peppermint — Caffeine-free mint infusion.
  • Summer Fruits — Fruity blended tea.

Coffee

  • Latte — Smooth espresso classic, paired warmly in the cafe's own write-up.
  • Soy Latte — Soy-milk latte pronounced delicious by visiting guests.
  • Flat White — Kiwi coffee-bar staple.
  • Cappuccino — Espresso topped with foamed milk.
  • Mochaccino — Coffee and chocolate in one cup.

Iced Tea

  • Lemon — Iced tea with lemon.
  • Peach — Iced tea with peach.
  • Mango — Iced tea with mango.

Smoothies

  • Summer Berry — Sweet-tart blended berry smoothie.
  • Feijoa & Apple — Kiwi favourite feijoa blended with apple.
  • Tropical Fruit — Tropical fruit smoothie.
  • Lemon & Lime — Zingy citrus smoothie.
  • Juicy Mango — Mango smoothie.

Hot Drinks

  • Hot Chocolate — Rich chocolate comfort, caffeine-free.
  • Lemon, Ginger & Honey — Warming citrus-and-ginger cup.
  • Coconut — Coconut option on the drinks list.
  • Almond — Almond option on the drinks list.

Iced Coffee

  • Ice Coffee — Chilled coffee served cold.
  • Ice Mocha — The well-loved mocha in chilled form.
  • Ice Chocolate — Cold chocolate classic.
  • Creme Caramel — Sweet caramel favourite from the cold list.

Sweet Treats

  • French Toast — Golden outside, soft in the centre, just sweet enough.
  • Waffles — Top of the sweet-treat favourites list.

Sides & Add-Ons

  • Streaky Bacon — Classic bacon add-on.
  • Steak Cut Chips — Thick-cut hot chips.
  • Sidewinders Chips — Spiral-cut chips.
  • Pork Sausages — Savoury sausage side.
  • Halloumi — Cheese add-on.
  • Portobello Mushroom — Portobello mushroom add-on.
  • Avocado — Fresh avocado add-on.

Lunch & Savouries

  • Falafel Soft Tacos — Falafel-filled tacos on soft wraps.
  • Chicken & Mushroom Filo — Crisp filo packed with chicken pieces and lots of mushrooms.

Breakfast & Brunch

  • Eggs Benedict — Poached eggs on toasted bread under rich, gently tangy hollandaise.
  • Salmon Eggs Benedict — The famous, loaded version guests call the best around.
  • Omelet — Cooked soft and fluffy with a generous filling.
  • Mince with Toast — Hearty traditional savoury mince, deeply comforting.
  • Rösti, Spinach & Mushrooms — Vegan-friendly plate the team happily suggested to guests.