FAQ
Planning a visit to Brewed As? Here's everything you need to know about brunch, lunch and dinner, dietary options, specialty coffee, bookings, groups and more.
About Brewed As
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Our menus bring together seasonal Northland produce with Asian-inspired flavours. By day, you'll find all-day brunch and lunch, while our evening menu is built around flavour-packed plates designed to share. We work with local growers and producers wherever we can, letting what's fresh and in season help shape what we're serving.
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Both - with a bar thrown in for good measure. We're a café and restaurant in Mangawhai Heads, serving specialty coffee, brunch and lunch seven days a week, before shifting into relaxed evening dining Wednesday to Saturday with cocktails, wine, beer and share-style plates.
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You'll find us at Shops 13 & 14, 7 Wood Street, Mangawhai Heads, Northland. There's plenty of parking out the back, as well as parking around Wood Street.
Brunch, Lunch & Dinner
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We're open seven days a week from 8am-2:30pm for all-day brunch and lunch. Our daytime menu ranges from brunch favourites to lighter lunches and seasonal dishes, alongside specialty coffee, smoothies and more.
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Yes. We're open for dinner Wednesday to Saturday from 5:30pm until late. Evenings at Brewed As are relaxed and social, with Asian-inspired dishes designed for sharing alongside cocktails, boutique wines and craft beer.
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We're open for brunch and lunch every day from 8am-2:30pm, with evening dining Wednesday to Saturday from 5:30pm until late.
Opening hours can occasionally change on public holidays, so check our Google listing or socials for any special hours.
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We take bookings for both our daytime and evening services, and walk-ins are always welcome. We'd recommend booking ahead for evenings, weekends and larger groups to make sure we can fit you in.
Dietary Requirements
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Yes. We have a range of gluten-free options across our menus and can often adapt dishes where possible. Dietary information is available on our menus, and our team can help you choose suitable dishes.
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Yes. We always have vegetarian and vegan choices available and aim to make plant-based options part of the menu rather than an afterthought. Ask our team if you'd like help finding something that suits.
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We do our best to accommodate allergies and dietary requirements and encourage you to let our team know when ordering. Our food is prepared in a shared kitchen where allergens are present, so while we take care with dietary requests, we cannot guarantee an entirely allergen-free environment.
Coffee & Drinks
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Specialty coffee has been at the heart of Brewed As since the beginning. Our coffee is roasted locally in Whangārei by Turning Point Coffee, with a focus on quality, traceability and carefully sourced beans. Alongside our house coffee, we regularly feature different single origins and seasonal coffee offerings.
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Absolutely. We're fully licensed, with a bar offering cocktails, boutique wines, craft beer and spirits. Our drinks list changes throughout the year, with seasonal cocktails and special releases regularly making an appearance.
Visiting Brewed As
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Yes. Dogs are very welcome in our outdoor areas and courtyard. There are dog bowls around, ask a team member for a water bottle if needed.
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Yes. We have a large outdoor courtyard with plenty of seating - perfect for coffee in the sun, long lunches, drinks and relaxed evening dining.
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Absolutely. Families are very welcome, and we have a dedicated kids' menu and high chairs available for our smaller guests.
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Yes. We regularly welcome groups, celebrations and get-togethers. For groups of more than 10 people, please contact us directly so we can make sure we have the right space and arrangements for you.
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Yes. Events are a big part of Brewed As. Throughout the year we host special evenings, DJs, community events and our own Brewed As events, including Dumplings & Dub. Keep an eye on our Events page and social channels to see what's coming up.