Tomorrow's Brunch – Welcome Eatery, Grafton
Decadent breakfasts and seasonal lunch dishes packed with lush flavours – we finally made our way to Welcome Eatery and we're very glad we did.
Welcome Eatery is one of those cafe's that's been lingering on our "to try'" list for far too long. We first got a bite of their menu during the pop-up breakfast event Supreme Popped Culture where they torched some incredibly delicious toast in front of our eyes.
This event inspired a permanent item – two poached eggs torched with provolone, white bean masala, served on The Midnight Baker's freedom loaf and topped with beetroot salt. Other breakfast options include whiskey and honey-cured salmon, on soda bread with black pepper crème fraiche, pickles and a boiled egg, and sweet items which are just as tempting. Their dairy-free rice porridge is full of nutty crunch and topped with caramelised pears while their decadent Cacao Toast (our pick) with fresh bites of fresh and freeze-dried mandarin, hazelnuts and beetroot whipped mascarpone would be almost too pretty to eat, if it wasn't so delicious. While these flavour-packed dishes feel suited to a leisurely Sunday brunch, Welcome Eatery isn't open on weekends, which makes a bit of weekday indulgence perfectly excusable.
As their menu's seasonal, their lunch options change often – their fish is switched out daily and their beautiful array of winter soups also depend on the timing of your visit. Our lunchtime excursion saw us ordering the incredibly satisfying linguine with creamy mushrooms, melted cheese and a softly poached egg as well as the fish of the day (pictured). Both were lovely, washed down with a creamy green smoothie and expertly made coffee.
A favourite for those working in the area, there's a cabinet full of fresh salads and sandwiches for those with a desk to run back to, and lush cakes from local baker Neat Cakes regularly make an appearance too.
After breakfast and lunch visits, Welcome Eatery has two ticks next to its name on our "yet to try list", but it's now made its way to our growing list of favourites. The Roast Cauliflower Salad with hummus, pine kernels, pickled cauliflower, smoked eggplant and sumac is just one of the dishes calling our name, meaning a few more visits are on the cards yet.
Welcome Eatery
181 Grafton Road, Auckland
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Monday to Friday: 7.30am–4pm
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