+64 7 595 0640

A 'gezellig' place to gather and connect

Zenders Café

Our place. Your place. A place to gather, connect and nourish 
in a welcoming environment.

Zenders is a welcoming Waikato café inspired by Dutch heritage and built for everyday moments. From great coffee and cabinet treats to relaxed brunches and long lunches, our space is designed to feel warm, familiar and unhurried.

We aim to create a gezellig experience. Good food, good company and a place you’ll want to linger.
Open seven days

Weekdays: 8.30am–3pm
Weekends: 8.30am–4pm
Kitchen open until 2pm daily

Dinner by appointment

Open for private dinners
Minimum of 10 guests
Call us on 07 595 0640  to

reserve your table. 

Easy & accessible parking

Parking for 60+ vehicles
Accessible parking available
Buses welcome

Our Menu

Café Classics

Eggs your way 15.50

Poached or fried, sourdough or wholemeal

 

Add spinach
4.50
Add bacon 6.50

Add scrambled eggs 3.00

Zenders eggs bene 23.50

Poached egg, vegetable rosti, spinach, hollandaise

Zenders big breakfast 30.00

Two eggs, wholemeal toast, bacon, bratwurst sausages, mushroom, spinach, rosti, hollandaise

Waffles 23.50

Banana, bacon, berry compote, mascarpone

Half portion 18.00

Vege rosti stack (Ve, GF) 25.50

Vege rosti, spinach, mushroom, falafel, avocado salsa, balsamic glaze, pesto

Smashed avo (Ve) 22.50

Toasted ciabatta, beetroot hummus, cherry tomatoes, dukkah


Add poached egg 4.50

Add smoked salmon 6.00
Half portion 18.00

Nasi goreng (V, GF) 22.50

Indonesian fried rice, vegetables, fried egg
Add chicken 7.00

Open steak sandwich 24.50

Beef, garlic butter, caramelised onion, mushroom, jus, leafy greens, kumara fries

Burger and fries 26.50

Beef, cheese, lettuce, onion, sauerkraut, aioli, beetroot chutney


 

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Chicken and bacon, cheese, BBQ sauce, salad, aioli

Zenders summer salad 18.00

Seasonal greens, avocado, asparagus, pomegranate dressing

 

Add chicken 7.00


Add salmon 7.00

Add falafel 5.00

Add steak 7.00


Add haloumi 5.00

Fish and chips 26.50

Battered fish, fries, mixed leaf salad, homemade tartare

 

Half portion 19.50

Salmon fillet 27.50

Pan-seared salmon, seasonal greens, potatoes, crumbed poached egg, hollandaise

Sides & Add-ons

Smoked salmon 7.50

Small garden salad 7.50
Fries with tomato sauce 7.50


Kumara fries 9.00

Patatje oorlog (loaded fries) 12.50

Dutch-style loaded fries with fritessaus, satay and red onions

Kaas souffle (1 piece) 6.00


Potato rosti 6.00

Single kroketten (beef or vegetable) 6.00

Vegan sausage (2 pieces) 6.00


Fried egg or poached egg 4.50

Extras

Extra fritessaus (Dutch-style mayo) 2.50
Switch to gluten-free bread 4.00

Dutch Favourites

Dutch-style pancakes 25.50

Dutch-style pancakes 25.50
 Poached apple, streaky bacon, appelstroop
 or creamy mushroom, caramelised onion, spinach, cheese

Half portion 18.00

Gluten-free pancake (full size only) +3.00

Dutch kroketten 24.50

Beef or vegetable croquettes, mustard mayo, petit leaf salad, wholemeal bread

Frikadellen with fries 23.50

Dutch hot dog, baguette, gherkin, onion, sauerkraut, Gouda cheese

Kapsalon meal 21.50

Fries, pulled braised beef, satay, melted cheese, cos lettuce, red onion, fritessaus

Kaas souffle meal 18.00

Two deep-fried cheese pastries, green salad, Zenders chutney

Dutch hot platter (for two) 48.00

Kroketten, bitterballen, kaas souffle, polenta, Dutch sausages, sauerkraut, gherkin, boerenkool

Beef bitterballen (6) 12.50

Traditional Dutch meatballs, mustard mayo

Dutch-inspired flavours, made to enjoy

Food at Zenders

Our menu blends Dutch favourites with well-loved café classics, offering options for brunch, lunch and lighter bites to suit both relaxed dining and quick catch ups.

 

Our cabinet is stocked daily with fresh, house-made savoury and sweet options, perfect for pairing with your coffee or grabbing on the go.

 

Vegetarian and dietary options are available.

Coffee worth slowing down for

Coffee & Beverages

Coffee is at the heart of Zenders. From your morning flat white to a relaxed afternoon catch up, we take care in every cup. Our coffee menu includes all the classics, with dairy-free options available.



We also offer a broad selection of drinks, including teas, smoothies, iced drinks, non-alcoholic options, wine and beer.

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