Seize the Day

After a stint as a nighttime bistro, Benny & Brew in Ōtūmoetai is back as a much-loved neighbourhood cafe. Owner and head chef Samuel Philip loves dreaming up creative dishes, continually adding new, lip-smacking items to the menu. He’s a champion of local produce, think Breadhead sourdough, Sea People plant-based ice cream, and The Hungarian Artisan Co sausages. We love the Avo-cuddle (that’s in no way stingy on the avo), Princess Fluffy — the fluffiest pancakes with vanilla mascarpone, banana, blueberries, maple syrup and cream, and the fried chicken on a cheesy potato waffle with chipotle hollandaise sauce. Look out for themed Friday night dinners — when Samuel might run with pizza, burgers or tapas, and the popular monthly Rika Rika Sushi pop-ups.‍

100 Grange Rd, Ōtūmoetai
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