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Pause 🌿 Nourish🌿 Connect 🌿
Sandwiches, soups & stews served in a warm, plant-filled lunchroom that feels like an extension of your front room. 🌿💚
Opening Hours:
Tuesday - Friday 10-3
Saturday - 10-4
Sunday & Monday - By appointment only
Come visit us at 35 Onepu Road, Kilbirnie, Wellington. We look forward to welcoming you.
Eats
All items are 100% plant-based & vegan.
Every item is available as Take away in compostable or re-useable packaging.
Gluten-free options are prepared with care, though made in a kitchen that also handles gluten.
Bowls
Todays Leafy Ladle GF
$10 bowl ($6.5 cup)
Our blended bowl of Soup made The Leafy Stop way, with vegetables and legumes, gently spiced or herbed, ladled smooth and nourishing. Comforting, satisfying and nutrient-dense.
Nourishment - Protein, fibre, vitamins & minerals, antioxidant-rich vegetables.
Hearty Hug in a bowl - (GFO)
$12 ($7.5 cup)
A chunky, more filling take on the Leafy Ladle, made with generous pieces of vegetables and legumes for extra texture and nourishment. Rich, hearty and packed with goodness. Gluten free.
​​Nourishment - Protein, fibre, vitamins & minerals, antioxidant-rich vegetables.
Maple Caramelised Balsamic Beans
$13.5
Warm, smoky beans slowly cooked with maple & balsamic vinegar caramelised onions, finished with fresh coriander and creamy cashew feta. Served with sourdough toast for a comforting, protein-packed meal. Gluten & Nut Free Option.
Nourishment - Plant protein, iron, fibre, antioxidant onions.
The Savoury Slice (GF)
$13.5
A Spinach pie of Red onions & All Spice baked in a chickpea batter. Served with dressed leaves and a delicious chutney. Protein packed & plant based.
Nourishment - Protein, iron, B vitamins, calcium, plant protein.
The Leafy Nourish Bowl
$13.5
Our seasonal salad bowl made with leafy greens, legumes, nuts and seeds, vibrant vegetables and fresh herbs, finished with a house-made dressing. Always protein-packed, nutrient-dense and deeply satisfying, with at least 80g of vegetables in every bowl. Naturally gluten free.
Nourishment - Protein, fibre, vitamins & minerals, antioxidant-rich.
Leafy Famous fillings
vEgg Mayo (GFO)
$13.5
Silken tofu blended with creamy mayonnaise, chives, and a few secret ingredients to give it that unmistakable “eggy” flavour. Topped with rocket leaves & pink pickled onions.
Nourishment - Protein, calcium & iron.
Spring Pea Smash (GFO)
$13.5
The filling that wears a halo! Green peas blended with mint whipped cashew feta & lemon juice. Served with rocket, Georgie’s beetroot chutney, an extra crumble of cashew feta & black pepper.
Nourishment - Protein, fibre, iron, antioxidants & vitamin C.
Coronation Chickpea - (GFO)
$13.5
Our twist on a UK classic. A mayonnaise & chickpea blend of curry spices, mango chutney, and sultanas with dressed lettuce & toasted almonds.
Nourishment - Protein, fibre, antioxidant-rich sultanas & spices.
Chuna Mayonnaise (GFO)
$13.5
Smashed chickpea filling blended with lemon juice dill & nori. Topped with capers, pink pickled onions & capers.
Nourishment - Protein, fibre, vitamin C & antioxidants
Nourishing & Nice
Chia pudding
$10
Soft fruit and creamy coconut yoghurt layered with chia seeds and peanut butter, topped with golden granola crunch
Todays slices (GFO)
$6.5 - $7
Something sweet? You'll find something in the cabinet to satisfy that craving!
Drinks
Something leafy, something fizzy, something to warm your hands 🌿
Single Origin Filter Coffee
$4
Ground fresh by Peoples Coffee with a rotating single-origin bean.
Always hot, always brewed with love.
Loose leaf tea
$3.5
Choose from herbal, black, green, rooibos, or fruity blends all from t leaf T.
Served in a pre warmed pot with a timer for pouring perfection..
Japan Matcha
$5
A perfect bowl of Matcha brewed specifically for perfection brought to you by t leaf T.
Karma Cans
$5
The worlds most ethical soft drinks:
Karma Cola/Sugar Free
Gingerella
Razzy
Lemmy
Kombucha
$6
Naturally fizzy and full of feel-good vibes.
Choose from:
Ginger Lemon
Mango Passion
Raspberry Lemonade
Order Your Leafy Jars for Pick-Up
Our soups, stews, salads, and sandwich fillings aren’t just for lunchtime — you can now take them home in jars, ready to enjoy for dinner, an easy work lunch, or a nourishing snack. Each jar is packed with fresh vegetables, hearty legumes, and plant protein, making it a complete, feel-good option for any time of day.
Choose from our weekly changing menu of soups ($10) and stews ($12), all 100% vegan and gluten-free. Simply reheat at home and enjoy that same Leafy Stop goodness whenever you need it.
We now also offer our signature sandwich fillings in 250g jars! Perfect for several sandwiches, dipping with corn chips, or building your own Leafy creation. Choose from Pea Smash, Chuna Mayonnaise, or vEgg Mayo — all plant-based, protein-packed, and crafted in the wholesome, flavour-filled way you know and love.
Each product includes a clear shelf-life guide to help you store it safely at home.
Need a larger batch, want to use your own clean containers, or have a special request? We’d love to help. Just hit the Contact Us button and we’ll look after you.
Reserve your Leafy Lunch spot 🌱
Planning a meet-up or team lunch? We take bookings for groups of 6–10 people for breakfast or lunch at The Leafy Stop.
We’re happy to create a customised menu to suit your dietary needs, preferences, and budget. Just hit the button below to get in touch — we’d love to host you! 🌿
If you’re a smaller party, there’s no need to book — just pop by. We keep plenty of tables free, and we’re always happy to accommodate dietary requirements if you let us know.
Plant-Powered, Feel-Good Food for Everyone
At The Leafy Stop, we serve vibrant, protein-rich lunches made with legumes, whole grains, and seasonal veggies — designed to fuel your day and nourish from the inside out. Yes, we’re proudly a 100% vegan Wellington café, but plant-based food isn’t just for vegans — it’s for anyone who loves bold flavours, wholesome ingredients, and food that makes you feel good.
We make everything to order using local and seasonal ingredients wherever possible, and serve our take away items in compostable packaging. Whether you're plant-curious or plant-devoted, come hungry, come as you are — and enjoy something deliciously leafy. 🌿✨
Pause. Nourish. Connect.
At The Leafy Stop that is how we do lunch.
Pause from the rush in a space that feels like an extension of your front room. Breathe in the scent of good food and greenery.
Nourish with meals made from scratch using whole, plant-based ingredients. Every stew, sandwich, and salad is crafted with care — always vegan, considerately priced, and full of flavour.
Connect with your community over shared tables, warm welcomes, and food that brings people together.
This is more than a lunchroom. It’s a leafy little spot to Pause. Nourish. Connect. 🌿
Sammies.
Salads.
Stews.
Soups.
Jars.
The Leafy Stop.
35 Onepu Road, Kilbirnie, Wellington, New Zealand.
