A taste of Egypt. A table in Takapuna.
Recipes rich in memory. Bread made to share. Egyptian and Middle Eastern hospitality, warmly served in Takapuna.
Egyptian, Lebanese and Turkish cooking, alongside Kiwi cafe classics.
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From our kitchen
Dishes you can order
A few favourites from the Lake House Cafe menu. See the full menu and prices
Shakshuka (V)
$19.00
Two eggs with tomato, onion, garlic and capsicum, served with Turkish bread.
Egyptian Auntie's Falafel (V)
$21.90
Crispy Egyptian-style falafel with fresh salad, pickles, tahini and warm pita bread.
Fava Beans Plate (V)
$18.50
Slow-cooked fava beans with olive oil, cumin, lemon and tahini, with pita.
Feteer (V)
$23.90
Egyptian flaky layered pastry with cheese and jam.
Hawawshi
$16.99
Spiced beef baked in crisp Egyptian bread, served with fries, salad, hummus and pickles.
Sunrise Avocado Bagel
$21.50
Cream cheese, smashed avocado, sliced tomato and rocket. Add chicken rashers +$7.00, fried egg +$3.00.
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Also on the menu
- Bountiful Morning Feast
- Eggs Benedict
- Shawarma Wrap
- Weekend crepes
Visit us
Lake House Cafe
Lake House Cafe is run by Cuisine Operators inside Lake House Arts Centre, 37 Fred Thomas Drive, Takapuna. Come for shakshuka, falafel or feteer, a Kiwi cafe breakfast, or simply a good coffee.
- Tuesday–Friday8:30 am – 3 pm
- Saturday–Sunday10 am – 3 pm
- MondayClosed
Weekend crepes are Saturday and Sunday only.
Four chapters
What we do
Cuisine Operators is a family-run hospitality business. Here is how we can feed you.
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Lake House Cafe
Our everyday cafe: breakfast and lunch, specialty coffee, and crepes on weekends.
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Events & Celebrations
Weddings, baby showers and celebrations at Lake House Cafe and Lake House Arts Centre, with food from our kitchen.
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Business Lunch
Platters and set lunches for Takapuna offices, with delivery or pickup on request.
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Catering
Food for private and corporate functions, with menus planned around your occasion.
Request a catering quote
Planning something?
A table for Sunday, an office lunch, a function or an event: send us the details and we'll be in touch to confirm.