13th Stag

‘Power to perform’ is the mantra that motivates everything at 13th Stag Cafe, located in the heart of the Hawke’s Bay Sports Park. Great coffee and healthy delicious food is the name of the game here, it’s a peaceful spot for the community to come together whether they’re off to hit the gym, celebrating post-match or nipping in quickly to grab a takeaway coffee. 

Owners Blair and his wife Sarah are well known around Hawke’s Bay, with Blair being a familiar face to many cricket fans, playing for both the Central Stags and the Black Caps. Both Sarah and Blair are advocates of fitness and healthy lifestyles, so it was important for them to incorporate this into the cafe and they relished the opportunity to open 13th Stag at the sports park. The cafe’s name honours his playing number 13 and the Central Stags cricket team of which he has been an integral member since 2015. In addition to being a professional cricket player, Blair has spent many off-seasons as a barista, so he knows a thing or two about brewing a great cup of coffee. 

The interior of the cafe is light and bright with plenty of plant life and greenery dotted around the space to make you feel right at home. On a sunny Hawkes Bay day, take advantage of the outdoor seating and large umbrellas, and get in a dose of fresh air and vitamin D. Allpress beans are in the coffee hopper and the 13th Stag baristas are experts in their craft, so you know you can count on an excellent cup of coffee. You can even opt for one of their ‘Fitspo Hot Drinks’, the Bang Bang Stag is black coffee with butter, MCT oil, collagen and coconut milk - it’s sure to have you firing on all cylinders!

When it comes to the food, make sure you visit hungry because you’ll be tempted to order more than one dish, the menu is that good! Breakfast dishes are classics with a 13th Stag twist, we’re talking Tiramisu French Toast, Venison Mince Toast and Pink Eggs Benny to name just a few. Lunch offers up options that are available either as a powerbowl served on rice or as a flatbread, delivering bang for your buck on the flavour front. Not to mention they have the littlies covered with a cracking kids menu and there’s a cabinet laden with more choices, perfect if time isn’t on your side and you need something to go.

13th Stag brings fitness and food together, it’s a place where you can catch up with mates, enjoy delicious brews and eats, and most importantly feel like you’re part of a community. You’re always welcome at 13th Stag and you’ll be finding any excuse you can to visit.