Top Plant-Based Brunches in Christchurch

While no one will stop you from gorging yourself on crumpets or toast and preserves, we recommend something more substantial at Little Pom's. Their steel cut porridge features star anise poached plums, banana, rhubarb, cardamom custard, and chocolate caramel crumble, a fun twist on a classic. For something more veggie heavy, try the ‘Zany Zeus Halloumi’ (for vegetarians) featuring smashed peas, broccolini, snow peas, and poached eggs on toasted multigrain with smoked almonds.

With a menu dedicated to vegans, it’s hard to go wrong at a place like Miro. Their mushroom benedict features a vegan hollandaise sauce, mushrooms, spinach, and potato and leek cakes sprinkled with yuzu salt, while their ‘Mavacado on Toast’ delights with pickled tomato, avocado, and vegan aioli sprinkled on homemade sourdough. Plus, their dazzling array of breakfast cocktails (Bloody Mary, anyone?) and smoothies are sure to be a hit with vegans and meat-eaters alike.

A true delight, Under the Red Verandah sits in a tiny Linwood home, tucked into a quaint neighbourhood. Their ‘Posh Beans’ stand out as a vegan favourite, mixed with spiced tomato and crumbled with homemade nut cheese, topped on toasted focaccia. For the hungry, they offer a ‘Vegan Big Breakfast’, which features roast potatoes, mushrooms, tomato, wilted spinach, vegan cheese, and hummus served with toast. All enjoyed under a red verandah and with delicious coffee - what more could you ask for?

Among plant-based favourites such as porridge and granola, Unknown Chapter rises above with their ‘Scrambled Tofu’. This dish offers an exciting alternative to scrambled eggs, featuring turmeric tofu, smashed avocado, baby spinach, beetroot hummus, roast mushrooms, and mixed seeds atop toasted sourdough. If you’re looking for something sweeter, try the brioche french toast with a mixed berry compote, vanilla mascarpone (opt out for vegans), banana, fresh berries, and maple syrup.

Tucked into the suburbs in St Albans, The Origin is a cute little cafe with fresh, delightful brunch options. An entirely vegetarian menu means you’re safe to order anything, and they even offer a High Tea menu for those looking for something extra special. Top it off with a New Zealand grown organic tea and you’ll be feeling fresh and ready for your day.

Known for their fresh baked breads, Grizzly Baked Goods brings the goods for brunch. Now with more seating and a new menu in their delightful The Welder location, you won’t want to pass by without ordering a bagel with whipped schmear or topped with avo. All their cheese is from market favourite Emilio’s, so be sure if you’re vegetarian to try their grilled cheese - you can thank us later.