Restaurant
Scroggin Coffee and Eatery
71 Ardmore Street, Wānaka 9305, New Zealand
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71 Ardmore Street, Wānaka 9305, New Zealand
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Wānaka’s morning energy runs straight through this packed Ardmore Street hub—a masterclass in Scandinavian timber aesthetics and serious breakfast plates. Regulars zero in on the eggs bene, swapping standard English muffins for a golden potato rosti base, while the kitchen keeps paces tight with stacked corned beef sandwiches and halloumi hash. Match your pour to the morning: clean filter roasts and umami matcha lattes pour with zero upcharge for plant milks. The pastry cabinet moves quick—warm savoury cheese scones and dark chocolate sea salt cookies wrapped for the road.
- Rosti-Base Eggs Bene: Poached eggs served over a crisp potato rosti foundation rather than conventional bread or muffins.
- Fee-Free Alternative Milks: Specialty filter pours and umami matcha lattes come with zero upcharge for plant-based milks.
- Fresh Cabinet Baking: Cabinet stocked with savoury cheese scones, vegan banana bread, and sea salt dark chocolate cookies.
- Table QR Ordering: Streamlined setup lets diners bypass counter lines using table QR codes during peak rushes.
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Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Dine at Scroggin Coffee and Eatery
What sets Scroggin Coffee and Eatery apart for breakfast and brunch in Wānaka
Signature Rosti-Base Eggs Benedict
Scroggin serves its signature Eggs Benedict over a crispy potato rosti base rather than traditional English muffins, paired with beetroot cured salmon or classic toppings.
amazingly good flavors for the Eggs Benedict served on Rosti
Shengwen Chua Fee-Free Alternative Milks
Patrons ordering lattes, matchas, and specialty brews enjoy plant-based milk substitutions without facing an added surcharge on the bill.
plus point for no additional charge for alternative milks.
Adrian Elevated Holiday Cafe Atmosphere
The cafe creates a memorable holiday highlight in Wānaka through its thoughtfully crafted brunch plates, specialty coffee, and Nordic-inspired space.
This is the type of cafe you dream of finding while on holiday here in NZ.
chesworth11 Nordic-Inspired Space and Design
With warm timber finishes, simple detailing, and airy light, the cafe brings clean Nordic cafe design and balanced ambiance to central Wānaka.
One of those cafés that instantly feels like it could be in Copenhagen
Lavinia Gather-Stammel Seamless Table QR Code Ordering
Diners can bypass front-counter queues during peak morning rushes by sitting down and ordering directly through tabletop QR codes.
Big queues if ordering takeaway but also can order with QR code when sitting in.
Conor O'Mara Inclusive Dietary Options
A dedicated selection of baked goods and hot dishes clearly caters to gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan diners without sacrificing taste or texture.
Small but good brunch menu, with gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian and vegan options.
Mercedez Allen
Most popular items
Inventive morning classics and brunch signatures crafted in Wānaka
Eggs Benedict on Potato Rosti
amazingly good flavors for the Eggs Benedict served on Rosti
Shengwen Chua The One Hander Breakfast Sandwich
love the options of either bacon or sausage for the One Hander (Scrambled Egg Burger on a brioche bun)
Shengwen Chua Green Shakshuka
The food was phenomenal- highly reccomend the green shakshuka
Beatrice Quaranta Avocado Toast
their avocado toast was the best among the four dishes I tried
Master GC
Other favorites
Fresh cabinet bakes, sweet treats, and vegan options to accompany your coffee
Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookie
chocolate chip cookie with sea salt
Jessica M Hazelnut Chocolate Croissant
the hazelnut chocolate croissant was one of the best pastries I've ever had
Celine Koya Almond Croissant
Best almond croissant I've ever had.
Kurtis McFadden Banana Bread
Best banana bread ever (happens to be vegan too)!!
Adrian
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality details and distinct menu touches that elevate the Wānaka cafe experience.
Zero Surcharge on Alternative Milks
Guests enjoy plant-based milk options in coffees and matcha lattes without any extra surcharge.
Crispy Potato Rosti Benny Base
Rather than standard toast or muffins, eggs benedict is built on a distinct potato rosti base.
QR Code Seated Ordering
Dine-in guests can bypass long queues at the counter by ordering and paying directly through table QR codes.
Handwritten Local Travel Recommendations
Staff take the time to personally write out local recommendations for traveling visitors.
Before you head over
Practical tips on ordering, menu twists, and dairy-free options for a seamless visit.
Order via table QR to skip counter lines
When long queues form at the counter, find an open table first and scan the QR code to order and pay directly from your seat.
Expect a crispy rosti base on Eggs Benedict
Prepare for a potato rosti base instead of traditional English muffins or bread when ordering the signature Eggs Benedict.
Take advantage of surcharge-free plant milks
Plant-based drinkers can enjoy oat, soy, or other alternative milks in coffee and matcha drinks without an additional surcharge.
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