Country Grind

1037 Kaipara Coast Highway, Kaukapakapa 0873, New Zealand
+64 9 420 5062
$$$ Cafe , Takeout restaurant
(77 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Country Grind is a relaxed café and takeout spot tucked along the Kaipara Coast Highway in Kaukapakapa, serving as a friendly pause for locals and travelers alike. Offering a blend of hearty breakfasts, classic café fare, and straightforward takeout options, it fits naturally into the rhythm of a day spent exploring the rural surroundings or heading north for weekend trips.

The atmosphere here is unpretentious and welcoming, with an outdoor veranda that catches the sun in warmer months—an ideal spot to settle in with a coffee and a meal in hand. You’ll find the kind of place where regulars chat with staff effortlessly, and orders come quickly despite busy moments. It feels homey rather than polished, lending itself well to casual catch-ups and a no-fuss meal break.

Country Grind is best known for filling and honest breakfast plates—from a big breakfast stacked with eggs, bacon, and hashbrowns to the breakfast burger piled high with all the classic morning flavors. The café menu extends through lunch with options like steak and fish combos and a good selection of long rolls and toasted sandwiches that lean into simple, comforting flavors that suit the road trip crowd and families passing through.

If you’re stopping by, mornings and early afternoons seem to be when the café hums with local energy—think workers grabbing a strong coffee and breakfast before hitting the road, or small groups lingering over lunch. The staff’s friendliness and efficiency add to the laid-back tone, making it a spot where time slows down a bit.

For anyone travelling the Kaipara region or locals looking for a straightforward café experience with a generous portion size and friendly faces, Country Grind offers a dependable and relaxed place to eat, drink, and catch your breath before moving on.

Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Good for working on laptop
What they serve
Coffee
Quick bite
Small plates
Best for
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Wednesday

06:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Thursday

06:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Friday

06:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Saturday

08:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Sunday

08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

77 Reviews
Rod K

29 Dec 2025

My go to stop on the way north for good food, good coffee all in a nice setting. Sitting under the veranda on a summers day eating burger and drinking coffee, it’s hard to beat!!

Bailee Magon

25 Dec 2025

Super cute little cafe, great service, yummy baking and plenty of options for a lunch/dinner meal aswell!

Jade Fenton

23 Nov 2025

The best burgers ever! Served with a welcoming smile by very pleasant staff. The burger was delicious, filled to capacity with a juicy pattie, generous amount of bacon and everything else that goes into a burger. A tad pricey but worth every cent. The premises was neat and clean and definitely worth another visit!

Susan Wiggs

02 Nov 2025

Delicious meals, baked goods, and perfect coffee -- a gift to weary travelers and writers. Standouts are the filled cookies, breakfast burger piled high with everything, and the battered dog which we ordered because of the funny name. We loved the casual homey atmosphere of the place.

Richard Barker

24 Oct 2025

Dropped into the Country Grind tonight to grab some food on the way home for the family. The experience absolutely blew me away from start to finish. From the second I walked in I was greeted with a smile and awesome conversation. Even though it was extremely busy the food was in my hands very quickly. Then top it all off I get home to a hungry family of fussy eater's and every one devoured the food and couldn’t stop raving about everything from the burgers to the fish and chips. The owners of Country Grind should be extremely proud of their team and the standards they have set.

Reivey

16 Oct 2025

Great place all-round, the service from each and either member of staff was and is excellent-thoroughly enjoy coming here and do so on the regular for hot chips and coffee.

Raymond Van Orsoy de Flines

07 Oct 2025

Was in the KKK area for work and had lunch here. Nice food, good atmosphere and friendly staff.

Jack

25 Sep 2025

Bloody good cheese burger. Owner super friendly, great staff, great spot for a quick feed or big breakfast. Little play corner for the little ones also !

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