The kid on caffeine. Waipu locally roasted espresso from Epic Coffee Roasters and Northland oranges turned into an orange infused iced americano topped with cold cheese foam made from local macadamia nuts and Belle Chèvre goat cheese.

Kaipara kaimoana is key to this delicious chowder. Gathered from the small Kaipara seaside village of Pahi, the oysters in this dish are from the salty water viewed from the windows of the Gumdigger’s Cafe.

Seafood Platter Supreme

Experience the crisp, invigorating taste of our Grapefruit Soda, syrup crafted from juicy grapefruits handpicked from our very own Kemp House Orchard. Whether you're looking to quench your thirst or savour a sophisticated non-alcoholic option, this Grapefruit Soda is the perfect choice to refresh your day.

Hand rolled Gnocchi made from the soft & subtle Quark Cheese is served with a rich Very Old Edam & black pepper crema, topped with a blue cheese & sage crumb and finished with a parsley & Kerikeri citrus oil.

Our dish features Northland farmed Yellowtail Kingfish (Haku). Sustainably raised in state-of-the-art recirculating aquaculture systems, offering a delicate yet rich taste that celebrates both tradition and innovation. Served with a fragrant coconut Penang curry with burst of lychees, charred onions, crispy organic quinoa and locally foraged kaffir lime leaves. Paired with Northlands Dancing Petrel’s Barrique Reserve Viognier that is aromatic, hand harvested, Barrique fermented, Seductive, Smooth and Silky.

With a strong focus on the Bream Bay area we bring you Moanas Ruakaka farmed blue paua, minced and formed into a paua packed patty on a piece of toasted organic sourdough from Ruakakas pinenut bakery, then covered with creamed paua and topped with fresh radish micro greens from Left fields in Waipu. On the side we have Left Fields home pickled beetroot along with roasted walnuts from the aunties tree (somewhere in Ruakaka) and then blue cheese from Mahoe Farmhouse cheese in Pakaraka.

Baked sweet treat inspired by the baking history of France. Drawing on ingredients and flavours arriving aboard merchant ships into 19th century Kororāreka. This vibrant Tarte au Citron (citrus tart) incorporates delicious fresh lemons supplied by the 1830s English farm, Te Waimate Mission

Indulge in our golden honey biscuits, freshly baked with the finest 'Bee Happy Honey' from Kerikeri. Perfect for pairing with a cup of tea or as a special treat any time of day, these honey biscuits are a little taste of nature's sweetness.

Enjoy the crunch, the ooze, the tang of a locally produced paddock to palate goat cheese toasted sandwich. The goat cheese and Rocket  from Waipu, the artisan bread from Ruakaka and the pineapple/habanero jam made from locally grown pineapple and chilies.  Optional prosciutto.

A beautiful local twist on an underappreciated classic cocktail we introduce you to The Bay of Islands Aviation

Celebrate Kaipara kai with our hearty homestyle pie. Ruawai Sausages were named in the 1950s and this 70-year-old recipe has been nourishing generations of Northlanders. Distinctive in flavour and texture, for decades the Ruawai Sausage has been paired with humble Kaipara Kumara, the locally Northland-grown sweet potato.