Zenders is a welcoming Waikato café inspired by Dutch heritage and built for everyday moments. From great coffee and cabinet treats to relaxed brunches and long lunches, our space is designed to feel warm, familiar and unhurried.
We aim to create a gezellig experience. Good food, good company and a place you’ll want to linger.
Eggs your way 16.50
Poached, scrambled or fried on wholemeal, ciabatta or sourdough
Add spinach 5.50
Add bacon 7.50
Zenders eggs bene 25.50
Poached eggs, potato rostis, wilted spinach, hollandaise
Add bacon 7.50
Add smoked salmon 8.50
Zenders big breakfast 32.50
Two eggs your way, wholemeal toast, bacon, Bratwurst sausage, mushroom,
wilted spinach, hash sticks, tomato relish
French toast 25.50
Brioche bread, banana, bacon, berry couli, mascarpone
Vege rosti stack (Ve, GF) 25.50
Vege rosti, wilted spinach, mushroom, falafel,
avocado salsa, pesto
Smashed avo (V) 24.50
Toasted ciabatta, beetroot hummus, cherry tomatoes, feta, dukkha
Add poached egg 4.50
Add smoked salmon 8.50
Open steak sandwich 26.50
Beef, garlic butter, caramelised onion, mushrooms, jus, fries
Burger and fries 26.50
BEEF: cheese, lettuce, onion, sauerkraut, mayo, beetroot chutney
OR: CHICKEN, bacon, cheese, bbq sauce, salad, mayo
OR: VEGE burger, beetroot bun, onion rings, salad, mayo, tomato relish
Salmon fillet 28.50
Pumpkin ravioli 26.00
Creamy saffron sauce, nuts, rocket leaves, parmesan
Soup of the day 18.00
Wholemeal or sourdough bread
Mini cheese burger, fries, tomato sauce 12.50
Chicken nuggets, fries, tomato sauce 12.50
Fish and chips 12.50
Sides
Bitterballen, 6 pieces 12.50
Small garden salad 7.50
Kaas souffle (single) 6.00
Kroketten (single) 6.50
beef, chicken or vegetable
Small fries, tomato sauce 7.50
Kumara fries, mayo 9.50
Patatje oorlog (Loaded fries) 12.50
Dutch-style loaded fries, frittessaus,
satay, red onions
Extras
Fritessaus (Dutch mayo),
Tomato sauce or Mayo 2.50
Switch to gluten-free bread 4.00
Affogato 8.50
Espresso, vanilla ice cream, stroopwafel pieces
Add Baileys 7.50
Sharing platter for two 19.00
Selection of petit fours, slices and macarons
Chocolate brownie (Ve/GF friendly) 7.50
Home made chocolate brownie
Speculaas ice cream 9.00
Homemade speculaas spice ice cream, stroopwafel pieces
Dutch appletaart 9.50
Home made traditional appletaart,
cream or yoghurt
Tompous 8.50
Custard square
Oliebollen 5.50
Dutch doughnuts (Subject to availability)
Dutch-style pancakes 26.00
Streaky bacon, poached apple, applestroop
OR: Creamy mushroom, caramelised onion, spinach, cheese (V)
Half portion 19.00
Gluten-free pancake (full size only) +3.00
Dutch kroketten (Croquettes) 26.00
Rookworst (GF smoked sausage), jus
Frikadellen (Dutch hot-dog) 25.50
Frikadellen sausage, baguette, gherkin, onions, sauerkraut, cheese, fries
Nasi goreng (GF, Ve option) 24.50
Indonesian fried rice, courgette, onion, carrot, fried egg
Add chicken 8.00
Add pork 8.00
Fish and chips (Pan fried /GF available) 27.50
Battered fish, fries, mixed leaf salad, homemade tartare sauce, fresh lemon
Half portion 19.50
Kapsalon (Loaded fries) 23.00
Fries, pulled braised beef, satay, melted cheese, cos lettuce, red onions,
fritessaus (Dutch mayo)
Dutch sharing platter (Serves 2) 52.00
Kroketten (vege, chicken or beef), bitterballen, kaas souffle, polenta, selection of Dutch
sausages, sauerkraut, gherkin, boerenkoel (kale)
Bitterballen (6 pieces) 12.50
Traditional Dutch meatballs appetiser, mustard mayo
Regular 6.00 or Large 6.70
Flat white
Latte
Speculaas latte
Cappuccino
Mocha
White chocolate mocha
Hot chocolate
White hot chocolate
Chai latte (Sweet or Spicy)
Black coffee 6.00
Long / short black
Long / short macchiato
Americano
Iced coffee 9.90
(with ice-cream &
whipped cream)
Iced coffee
Iced mocha
Iced chocolate
Iced white chocolate
Over ice 7.70
Latte over ice
Mocha over ice
Chocolate over ice
White chocolate over ice
Americano over ice
Syrups 1.20
Vanilla
Caramel
Salted caramel
Hazelnut
White chocolate
Gingerbread
Alternative milks 1.20
Oat
Soy
Coconut
Almond
Pouring cream
Add 1.20
Extra coffee shot
Decaf
Pot of tea 5.80
Earl Grey Special
Jade Green Sencha
Ginger Lemon Kiss
Pure Organic
Peppermint
English Breakfast
Iced tea 8.90
Blackcurrant
Lemon
Peach
Specialty drinks available seasonally,
please see the blackboard
Soft Drinks 6.20
Coke
Coke Zero
Sprit
Ginger beer
Lemon lime & bitters
Milkshakes 9.90
Vanilla
Espresso
Real banana
Chocolate
White chocolate
Mocha
Speculaas (Dutch spice)
Real fruit smoothies 9.90
Detox berry
Reboot tropical
Booster green
Juice 6.20
Apple
Orange
Tropical
Red 13.50
Pinot noir
Syrah
Merlot cabernet sauvignon
Rose
White 12.50
Pinot gris
Chardonnay
Sauvignon blanc
Bubbles 14.50
Prosecco
Brut
Rose
All 12.50
Apple cider
Good George Doris plum (on tap)
Classics 12.50
Heineken
Heineken 0%
Corona
Waikato
Speights Summit Ultra
Speights mid ale
Good George beer on-tap 12.50
IPA
Pilsner
Select your details and we’ll try to get the best seats for you. For large groups, or for different times, please phone us on 07 595 0640
Our menu blends Dutch favourites with well-loved café classics, offering options for brunch, lunch and lighter bites to suit both relaxed dining and quick catch ups.
Our cabinet is stocked daily with fresh, house-made savoury and sweet options, perfect for pairing with your coffee or grabbing on the go.
Vegetarian and dietary options are available.
Coffee is at the heart of Zenders. From your morning flat white to a relaxed afternoon catch up, we take care in every cup. Our coffee menu includes all the classics, with dairy-free options available.
We also offer a broad selection of drinks, including teas, smoothies, iced drinks, non-alcoholic options, wine and beer.
Saturday 27 June 2026
7pm - 10pm
Saturday 27 June 2026
7pm - 10pm
