Arcadia
Cafes · Palm Beach · $$
★ 4.5 from 593 Google reviews
Arcadia is at the western end of Palm Beach, on Palm Road, a thirty-second walk from the sand.
- Brunch
- Dog-friendly
- Gluten-free options
- Kid-friendly
Brunch spots on Waiheke Island
If you want the pick of the six brunch spots on Waiheke Island, head to Take a Bite, Café & Pastries, where the almond croissant and barista coffee are worth an early start in Ostend.
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Wai Kitchen
Cafes · Oneroa · $$
★ 4.0 from 591 Google reviews
The view hits you first: Oneroa Bay, the boats below and, on a clear day, Great Barrier Island on the horizon.
- Brunch
- Dog-friendly
- Gluten-free options
- Kid-friendly
Carpark Cafe & Bar Waiheke
Cafes · Ostend · $
★ 4.6 from 212 Google reviews
The view from your table is a car park and the back of the PlaceMakers building, which tells you everything about what this place is: a cafe that puts its effort into the food rather than the scenery.
- Brunch
- Dog-friendly
- Kid-friendly
Ajadz Indian Cuisine Waiheke Island
Indian · Oneroa
★ 4.4 from 169 Google reviews
When you're in Oneroa and the movie at the local cinema is about to start, or you've just stepped off the ferry and want dinner sorted, you'll find this one in the Artworks Complex on Korora Road, a short walk from the theatre and the library.
- BYO
Take a Bite, Café & Pastries
Cafes · Ostend
★ 5.0 from 52 Google reviews
The croissants coming out of this Ostend oven are the sort people compare to a good French bakery, and more than one local will tell you they're the best on the island.
The Ocean View Kitchen & Bar
Burgers · Oneroa · $
★ 3.8 from 84 Google reviews
The view is the main draw, and it's a good one: from the outdoor tables on Ocean View Road you look out over the bay at Oneroa, with the village walkway behind you and the water out in front.
- Brunch
- Dog-friendly
- Kid-friendly
- Sea or water view
For brunch at Arcadia, it's a one-minute walk off Palm Beach into the courtyard, and the kitchen goes from breakfast through lunch into dinner with daily specials. Wai Kitchen gives you a view across Oneroa Bay from just about every seat, and the eggs Benedict and pancakes are what most people order. Carpark Cafe & Bar Waiheke opens at seven on weekdays for pies and tradie rolls, and The Ocean View Kitchen & Bar is where you go for eggs benedict and waffles outside with a view over the bay.
Half the six are in Oneroa, with the rest split between Ostend and Palm Beach, so you can pick by where you're staying. Ajadz Indian Cuisine Waiheke Island is the sixth, open seven days in the Artworks Complex with curries and garlic cheese naan. Wai Kitchen shuts on Wednesday, Carpark Cafe trades Monday to Friday and Arcadia opens Wednesday to Sunday, so a Monday brunch comes down to the other three, and the full brunch spots list sorts the rest.
Brunch spots on Waiheke Island: questions people ask
Which Waiheke brunch spot should you pick first?
Start with Take a Bite, Café & Pastries in Ostend, which has a 5.0 rating from 52 reviews and opens at 7am on weekdays, because the croissants and almond croissants are baked in-store. If you want a view with your eggs, Wai Kitchen looks across Oneroa Bay and Arcadia sits at the western end of Palm Beach.
When is brunch served on Waiheke Island?
The six keep different hours, so check the day before you go. Take a Bite, Café & Pastries and Carpark Cafe & Bar Waiheke open at 7am, Wai Kitchen serves from 8am to 3pm Thursday to Tuesday, The Ocean View Kitchen & Bar is open 8am to 5pm daily, Arcadia opens Wednesday to Sunday, and Ajadz Indian Cuisine Waiheke Island is open seven days.