Brunch is a common and popular pastime for us kiwis and something I think we do quite well. Eggs scrambled, fried, poached, Benedict and all it’s variations (Florentine, Benetine, Royale… etc.), french toast, pancakes, hash browns, sausages, grilled tomatoes, grilled mushrooms, corn fritters… we do it all! And with a fabulous cup of coffee on the side. Love it!

The Grand Parade Breakfast (essentially a Full English but in NZ it's called anything but!)
Parade Cafe is a known and loved brunch time favourite in the scenic oceanside location of Oriental Bay in Wellington. After being kicked out of their former location to make way for upmarket apartments, they moved across the road to former restaurant The Tugboat.

Parade Cafe at The Tugboat
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