Sage and Brew Cafe

11/06/2026

We took a 24h get away to Christchurch last weekend, and we really made every hour count!!👌

The biggest part of it has got to be seeing Brent & Kay at their new establishment , we absolutely love what they do there, so we decided to do a simultaneous Star Cabinet Recipe Exchange to add some extra fun to our trip!!!✨✨

Here is them making our Strawberry Tiramisu & us trying out their Absolutely Addictive Almond Croissant Cookies recipe. They've even leveled up our Tiramisu game and made from scratch their own strawberry syrup/strawberry creme anglaise/tiramisu basket (oh stop it!)🙀

Strawberry Tiramisu now available in cabinet at 📍270 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch.

And the very addictive Almond Croissant Cookies with Honey Butter Croissant Croutons and Dark Chocolate Melt are now available in ours :)

31/05/2026

We are open on King's Birthday👏👏

8am - 3pm, No Public Holiday Surcharge as usual!👌

Fresh batch of Tiramisu made with house Specialty Coffee Stumpy Blend and fluffy Mascarpone Cream, will be out tomorrow.

Come in for your recharge.

26/05/2026

Turn the sound on.

The sound of service from our kitchen at Byron, Takapuna. 👌

Nice food, nice vibe, nice service daily.

22/05/2026

Weekend is here!

Dine in with us, good vibe, nice food and drinks, book a table or just stroll in for your weekend catch ups.

We are here to serve you comfort food 7 days. 👌

20/05/2026

We are officially buddy approved!

So proud to introduce new house treats for our furry friends by .bitesnz

Developed and each bag handmade & packed by a group of innovative year 13 Business Study students.

It's really great to see our young generations taking such initiatives and turn them into actions, we absolutely love what they've made and we want to give them our best support to see them grow, and so do you!👏

We are fully stocked up for these yummy treats, if your buddy hasn't got enough bites while visiting us, feel free to purchase a bag or two, we have all flavors available!!

Thank you Molly, Kennedy, Ruby, Hugo and Spencer, you guys have done an amazing job! 👍👍

29/04/2026

New 2026 Autumn / Winter Menu.

New Menu starts serving on Friday, the 1st of May.

All Day Breakfast. (7am-2:30pm)
All Day Lunch. (7am-2:30pm)

29/04/2026

This Winter Menu is all about stepping up and refining our offers on your brunch options.
We continue to serve our pasta range with a swap from linguine to fresh thick ribbon Pappardelle that picks up the pasta sauce perfectly.

Here is the New Pasta Dish:

Beef Ragu Pappardelle.

Fresh pappardelle pasta, slow-braised Wagyu beef cheek ragu, crushed tomatoes, pangrattato, aged parmigiana, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil.

Traditional, Bold and Flavorful.

Other pasta options are available as below:
- Creamy Mushroom & Bacon Pappardelle
- Chilli Prawn Pappardelle
- Creamy Mushroom & Peas & Spinach Pappardelle (vegetarian)

The best way to eat it is to share, please don't keep your dish to yourself.

And this wraps up this season's new menu release.

New menu starts serving from 7am, tomorrow, the 1st of May. All Day Breakfast, All Day Lunch.

Hope this winter, we feed you well. 👌

29/04/2026

2026 Autumn / Winter Menu - New Dish:

We've released quite a few serious dishes, here is something fun👇

Apple Crumble Buttermilk Pancakes.

Buttermilk pancakes, pot stewed caramelised spiced apple, housemade steel cut oat crumbles, creme fraiche, salted caramel, maple syrup, crispy bacon.

There's nothing better than waking up to that sweet cinnamon aroma that feels like a warm hug on a cold day!!

We guarantee this is gonna be the happy meal that lightens up every grumpy, procrastinating, slow typical winter morning. 👌

28/04/2026

2026 Autumn / Winter Menu - New Dish.

Grilled Salmon Bowl.

Grilled Atlantic salmon fillet sit on a salad bed of roquette, puffed quinoa, fresh orange, toasted walnuts and seeds, citrus palm sugar dressing, sesame coated avocado, pickled fennel, radish and fresh herb.

A refined balance of freshness and richness, packed with good protein - another great lunch option for your clean eating goals. 💪

New Menu starts serving on Friday, the 1st of May.

27/04/2026

2026 Autumn / Winter Menu - New Dish.

We've finally included Risotto in our menu and here is what we have on offer for this season's menu:

- Wild Mushroom Risotto:
(A bowl of deep, earthy flavour)

Truffle butter toasted Aborio, simmered in housemade vege broth, sauteed wild mushrooms, peas, aged parmigiana, truffle oil, fresh greens.

- Prawn Risotto:
Slow cooked Aborio, pan-seared white wine glazed prawns, braised tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, roquette and parmigiana.

New menu starts serving on Friday, the 1st of May.

25/04/2026

2026 Autumn / Winter Menu - New Dish.

Steak & Frites!

200 grams of pan-seared Sirloin Steak, housemade Chimichurri, Red Wine Thyme Jus, Shoestring Fries.

An all time classic to bring a little casual vibe to the new seasonal menu.

New Menu starts serving on Friday, the 1st of May.👌

24/04/2026

We are open throughout the Anzac Day Long Weekend, Sat - Mon (8am - 3pm), No Public Holiday Surcharge as usual. ✨

Also, this weekend will be the last weekend we are serving the 2026 Spring / Summer Menu.

We are starting the serve the new Autumn / Winter menu from the 1st of May, if you haven't got a chance to try our Summer Salad, Orange Blossom French Toast and Grilled Market Fish, this would be the last week before the new menu kicks in :)

See you all soon, we've got the blankets and heater out, it's getting chilly 👌

23/04/2026

2026 Autumn / Winter Menu - New Dish.

Slow-braised Beef Cheek:

Cabernet Sauvignon slow-braised beef cheeks, creamy parsnip puree, red wine thyme jus, aged balsamic & sherry roasted brussels sprouts, fried brioche.

The perfect winter dish - Rich, hearty and speaks comfort for the colder weather.

09/04/2026

Meet Joe, our headchef.

Being partly Italian and growing up in Southern Brazil where food and culture are deeply rooted, his childhood memory of food comes from the fresh pasta hand rolled by his nonna, fresh bread made by his grandma, salami and cheese from their neighbor's houses.

"We all know which house down the street has the best salami, cheese or pasta, we order from neighbors, because often their nonnas have the best recipes that beats the market food."

Tradition and heritage are huge parts in Joe's culinary journey, he believes the labour you put in making the food shows a great deal of respect towards locally grown ingredients, he is our pioneer of made from scratch process and small batch fresh makings.

"I don't really follow the hype and trend, I want to serve the kind of food that makes you feel like you're at home, in your grandma's kitchen, because that's where I grew up in. Authenticity will always be the biggest part for me here, in the kitchen."

08/04/2026

Have you checked out our Lunch Menu yet? ✨

We've got a variety of Pasta for you to choose from👇

⭕Grilled Chilli Prawn
⭕Creamy Bacon & Mushroom
⭕Pesto & Tomatoes

All served with Fresh Linguine. 👌👏

08/04/2026

Pouring Specialty Coffee Daily.

We know you love our Stumpy Blend, a good cup is non-negotiable. 👌

06/04/2026

New Seasonal Canapes Menu is on the way.

Yes we love the idea of seasonality so much, and we try our best to incorporate it into every single part of our menu, Catering Menu included.

But rest assured, we will still keep your favorite event pleasers like Parmigiana Arancini and House Picked Lemon & Salmon untouched.

Good bites are coming to your gatherings. 👌

01/04/2026

01/04/2026

Catching the tail of Summer!!!

If you haven't tried our 2026 Spring / Summer Seasonal Brunch Menu, now is the time to pop in!! 👌

We are already brainstorming the next seasonal menu for Autumn / Winter, once this menu is off the counter, it will be off the counter.

Bring the long weekend brunch on, we are here with our best prep and team to serve you this unique seasonal menu that we are very proud of :)

30/03/2026

The Week of Easter!🐰🐣🐦

While there's a running up for the best buns out there, why don't you try something new we came up with for Easter!!✨👏

Apple Pie & Hot Cross Bun Bread and Butter Puddings!

Hot Cross Buns, layered with spiced apple pie filling, thickened custard and sweetened with maple syrup. Topped with more thick custard and housemade milky butter paste before baking.
Served warm with thick custard and whipped cream. Yum!🤤🤤

➡️We are open throughout Easter Long Weekend, No Surcharge as usual.⬅️

Our Special Easter Cabinet will be annouced soon, keep an eye on it, we have heaps of Easter Special Items coming for this sweetest festive season! 👌

29/03/2026

Meet Vikki.

Vikki comes from a duo background of business and art. It all started in the infamous covid lockdown, she was remote working more than ever. That's the time she would late night bake a tray of anything after a 12 hours sit down in front of the computer to take her mind off work.

And that's where all the bakings began, she's a self-taught baker with lots of trials and errors behind the scene.

She enjoys sketching, thriller fictions, Tim Burton movies, piano, a nice sunset beach walk and biggest of all, creating cakes!

She runs behind our cake brand and is responsible for the unique cakes and Patisserie items you see in our cabinet.

Sage & Brew is Vikki's first experience in Hospitality, also her happy place to be her authentic self and doing the creative things she loves the most.
Doesn't matter busy or quiet, she always enjoys a nice chat and get to know you or your puppies! :)

27/03/2026

Meet Our Team!!👏👏

Here is Rory.

Rory came to New Zealand in October from Canada, looking to explore a new country and expand his opportunities. He's been at Sage & Brew since December, and his favorite dish on our menu is the Bacon Benedict. Outside of the cafe, Rory is a stand up comedian who has been performing for over 15 years, and will be releasing his first special later this year. Make sure you say hi, and catch one of his shows while he's visiting our country!

We absolutely love his sense of humour that brings so much daily laughter and fun moments to our everyday routine, besides, his Eggs Bene is almost always perfectly cooked!! :)

24/03/2026

News keeps rolling, the tension seems to be building high before it drops.

In times like this, we just genuinely want to say a thank you, to you all, for still coming in to support us.

In the midst of the uncertainties out there, we know each one of you has your own fair share of stress to deal with, it's not easy for anyone.

Thank you for keeping us in mind, thanks for checking on us, we really appreciate it. We will keep doing what we do on a daily basis and knowing this would all eventually pass.

Vikki & Joe
Sage & Brew

21/03/2026

Other than our all time favorite brunch menu, we also have an extensive range of cabinet items if you just want to grab something simple. 👌

We always have heaps of gluten free treats available, and everything is made from scratch with the freshest local & seasonal ingredients, by our dedicated chef team in our kitchen.

Come and check out our daily cabinet, spend some time at our cosy spot over a nicely brewed specialty coffee, or two, if you are in the mood :)

16/03/2026

Does this Chocolate Tart tick all your boxes? 😉

Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Nuts Free and Paleo!!🌟
And we promise it doesn't taste anything less than our usual house staple chocolate treats! 👌

The tart shell is baked with Organic Coconut, Dutch Dark Cocoa and Maple Syrup, filled with Silky Smooth Vegan Chocolate Ganache.

Come in and pick it up today!! 👏👏

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