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 15.50
Poached or fried, sourdough or wholemeal
Add spinach
4.50
Add bacon 6.50
Add scrambled eggs 3.00
Zenders eggs bene 23.50
Poached egg, vegetable rosti, spinach, hollandaise
Zenders big breakfast 30.00
Two eggs, wholemeal toast, bacon, bratwurst sausages, mushroom, spinach, rosti, hollandaise
Waffles 23.50
Vege rosti stack (Ve, GF) 25.50
Vege rosti, spinach, mushroom, falafel, avocado salsa, balsamic glaze, pesto
Smashed avo (Ve) 22.50
Toasted ciabatta, beetroot hummus, cherry tomatoes, dukkah
Add poached egg 4.50
Add smoked salmon 6.00
Nasi goreng (V, GF) 22.50
Indonesian fried rice, vegetables, fried egg
Add chicken 7.00
Open steak sandwich 24.50
Beef, garlic butter, caramelised onion, mushroom, jus, leafy greens, kumara fries
Burger and fries 26.50
Beef, cheese, lettuce, onion, sauerkraut, aioli, beetroot chutney
or
Chicken and bacon, cheese, BBQ sauce, salad, aioli
Zenders summer salad 18.00
Seasonal greens, avocado, asparagus, pomegranate dressing
Add chicken 7.00
Add salmon 7.00
Add falafel 5.00
Add steak 7.00
Add haloumi 5.00
Fish and chips 26.50
Battered fish, fries, mixed leaf salad, homemade tartare
Half portion 19.50
Salmon fillet 27.50
Pan-seared salmon, seasonal greens, potatoes, crumbed poached egg, hollandaise
Sides & Add-ons
Smoked salmon 7.50
Small garden salad 7.50
Fries with tomato sauce 7.50
Kumara fries 9.00
Patatje oorlog (loaded fries) 12.50
Dutch-style loaded fries with fritessaus, satay and red onions
Kaas souffle (1 piece) 6.00
Potato rosti 6.00
Single kroketten (beef or vegetable) 6.00
Vegan sausage (2 pieces) 6.00
Fried egg or poached egg 4.50
Extras
Extra fritessaus (Dutch-style mayo) 2.50
Switch to gluten-free bread 4.00
Dutch-style pancakes 25.50
Dutch-style pancakes 25.50 Poached apple, streaky bacon, appelstroop or creamy mushroom, caramelised onion, spinach, cheese
Half portion 18.00
Gluten-free pancake (full size only) +3.00
Dutch kroketten 24.50
Beef or vegetable croquettes, mustard mayo, petit leaf salad, wholemeal bread
Frikadellen with fries 23.50
Dutch hot dog, baguette, gherkin, onion, sauerkraut, Gouda cheese
Kapsalon meal 21.50
Fries, pulled braised beef, satay, melted cheese, cos lettuce, red onion, fritessaus
Kaas souffle meal 18.00
Two deep-fried cheese pastries, green salad, Zenders chutney
Dutch hot platter (for two) 48.00
Kroketten, bitterballen, kaas souffle, polenta, Dutch sausages, sauerkraut, gherkin, boerenkool
Beef bitterballen (6) 12.50
Traditional Dutch meatballs, mustard mayo
WHITE | 12.50
Pinot gris
Chardonnay
Sauvignon blanc
Rose
RED | 13.50
Pinot noir
Syrah
Merlot cabernet sauvignon
SPARKLING | 14.50
Prosecco
Brut
Rose
Coke Range | 6.00
Coke, coke zero, sprite
Juice | 6.00
Apple, orange, tropical
Bundaberg | 6.00
Ginger beer
Lemon lime & bitters
All | 12.50
Heineken
Heineken 0%
Corona
Waikato
Speights mid ale
Export Ultra low carb
TAP | 12.50
Good George IPA
Good George Pilsner
Good George Doris Plum Cider
All | 12.50
Pals
Long White
Pink Gin
Canadian Club
Jim Beam
Smirnoff Black Ice
Single | 11.00
Double | 13.00
Vodka
Bourbon
Whiskey
Gin
Rum
Bacardi
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.
