The GrindstoneWaimauku
The Grindstone – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
The Grindstone – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
The Grindstone – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
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Cafe · Waimauku

The Grindstone

Waimauku

Opening hours

Right now in Waimauku8:32 am
Hours not confirmed

We have not yet confirmed the opening hours for The Grindstone. Many cafes in Waimauku open for breakfast and lunch (roughly 7 am – 3 pm), but please check before you go.

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About

About The Grindstone

If you are looking for a cafe in Waimauku, The Grindstone at central Waimauku is one of the places worth knowing about. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

The kitchen focuses on cafe food, coffee and brunch. Dishes typical of this style include eggs benedict and smashed avocado, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. We currently list 2 places in Waimauku in the cafe & brunch category, and The Grindstone is among them.

Opening hours for The Grindstone have not been confirmed on our listing yet. As with many cafes in New Zealand, trading hours can change with the seasons and public holidays, so we recommend calling ahead before you visit.

For budgeting, cafes of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 6 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Waimauku easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of cafe with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
LunchSeasonal salad

With grains and roast vegetables

$17–22

Breakfast & BrunchEggs benedict

Bacon, salmon or spinach on toasted muffin

$21–26

Breakfast & BrunchPancakes

Berries, bacon and maple syrup

$19–24

Coffee & DrinksChai latte

Spiced

$5.2–6.6

Breakfast & BrunchSmashed avocado

On sourdough with feta and poached egg

$19–24

Coffee & DrinksHot chocolate

Rich and creamy

$4.8–6.6

Plan your visit

When is The Grindstone busiest?

Estimated busy times based on typical hours and how people usually dine at cafes in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around noon on Fridays.

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Questions about The Grindstone

Where is The Grindstone?

The Grindstone is at Waimauku, about 200 m from central Waimauku. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Grindstone's opening hours?

Opening hours have not been confirmed on our listing. Please contact the venue before you visit.

What kind of food does The Grindstone serve?

Cafe food, coffee and brunch. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of cafe.

How much does it cost to eat at The Grindstone?

As an estimate, a meal at a cafe like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near The Grindstone?

The closest is The Full Moon (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near The Grindstone

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Fire N Slice – Takeaway food 160 m
Takeaway

Fire N Slice

2a Waimauku Station Road, Waimauku
Waimauku
The Tasting Shed 2.7 km
Restaurant

The Tasting Shed

609 State Highway 16, Kumeū
Kauri Grove, Auckland

Other cafe & brunch places nearby

Cafe & Brunch in Waimauku
NameAreaStatusDistance
The Full MoonWaimauku10 m
Girasol CafeHuapai Triangle–4.6 km
The Food VaultHuapai Triangle–4.7 km
Carriages CafeHuapai Triangle–4.9 km
Mr Bon Bakery and CafeKumeū Central–5.1 km
Enchanted CafeKumeū Central–5.8 km