
09 Jan 2023
Nothing says “I love you, dad” like a breakfast feast and a gallon of coffee in our beautiful capital city. Wellington is so full of creativity, it’s no surprise that creativity carries over into the cafe culture. Treat dad to a unique experience at one of our favourite spots down below. Don’t forget, book now so you’re sorted come September 4th.
Start Father’s Day with a bang; Huxley’s is a chic modern diner with classic dishes, great coffee and chill vibes. Take a pew in the sunny courtyard, right across from the beehive, and get stuck into a divine range of brekky goodies.
The classic bacon sando is always a crowd-pleaser, loaded with house-made bacon, mustard, aged cheddar and a fried egg on Shelly Bay sourdough. Or, try something different and opt for the potato and leek cakes, made with Yuzu butter sauce, pickled shallots, rocket, herb oil, pecorino and poached eggs. Take your brekky to the next level and add a side of smoked brisket or halloumi.
Sometimes pub grub is the only answer, and One Fat Bird are experts in creating a menu that satisfies our cravings. The laid-back eatery specialises in kiwi-classic cuisine and ice-cold beers; for those who like to ease into the day, there is coffee too. The brunch menu is simple yet flavourful with dishes like bacon and eggs, and the fat benedict.
There is no better way to start the day than with a feast, and the One Fat Brekkie is the way to go. Your plate will be loaded with an array of pork sausages, roasted mushrooms, bacon, hash browns, roasted tomatoes, poached eggs and toasted ciabatta. Schedule a cheeky cat nap after breakfast; you will need it.
Father’s Day is not just about spoiling your dad; it is about reconnecting as a family, and where better to do so than at Karaka Café. The Māori cuisine is created with traditional skills, techniques and flavours.
Indulge in the likes of corn and courgette fritters topped with avocado salsa, rēwana dipped in cinnamon eggs and breakfast burgers with bacon, pork and Puha sausage. Our go-to is the eggs benny with a smoked hāngi hash, pumpkin, kumara, two poached eggs, hollandaise, and Aoraki smoked salmon. Karaka Café is a rarity, and we can guarantee your dad will be impressed by its offerings!
Whether you love sweet or savoury, you can find your perfect match at The Southern Cross. If dad prefers maple-soaked pancakes or a loaded big brekkie with all the trimmings, he won’t be disappointed at this café. There are so many delicious kiwi-inspired options that we guarantee you will need to visit more than once.
For the savoury soldiers, we recommend the southern bowl with baked beans, hash browns, poached eggs, toast, pork sausages and charred greens. And for the sweet tooth in the group, buttermilk waffles drenched in raspberry gel and baked white chocolate. You cannot go wrong!
Board games and brunch, what more could your dad want? Counter Culture Board Game Café and Bar is the perfect spot for those dads that cannot keep still. Line up a round of Battleship or Connect 4 as you inhale the much-needed caffeine in your long black.
Unleash your inner child and reminisce over childhood games as you nibble on a spread of classic kiwi treats. Counter Culture offers a selection of tapa-style dishes like tofu bites, cheesy garlic bread, cauliflower bites and corn ‘n’ jalapeno nuggets. This café is perfect for the late risers in the dad squad; Counter Culture opens at 11 am on Saturday and Sunday.
We take breakfast very seriously, and we also believe that your dad deserves the best, therefore, Neo has to be on this list. The wholesome cuisine puts a spin on kiwi café classics, and if there is one thing that can get us out of bed in the morning, it’s a big mug of Neo’s locally roasted coffee.
The breakfast bagel is infamous in Wellington, pairing bacon with hash browns, avocado, a poached egg, hollandaise sauce, tomato chilli jam, sprouts and BBQ sauce. Every bite is a masterpiece! Other ridiculously tasty options include the apple crumble buttermilk pancakes, the Neo feast and eggs benny.