Where can you get breakfast in Hanmer Springs? Our sister spot, Tease Robo Cafe Bar & Eatery, now serves breakfast and brunch six days a week at 12A Conical Hill Road. Breakfast runs from 8am to 3pm on weekdays and from 7:30am to 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays (closed Tuesdays), with benedicts on cauliflower rosti, beef cheek croquettes, a pork belly banh mi, shakshuka and specialty matcha drinks, served by robots.
No. 31 is a dinner-only restaurant, so guests often ask us where to go in the morning. Now the answer is easy: start your day at Tease, and finish it with our chef’s tasting menu at No. 31.
Quick facts
- Where: Tease Robo Cafe Bar & Eatery, 12A Conical Hill Road, Hanmer Springs 7334, a short walk from the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools
- Breakfast hours: 8am to 3pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 7:30am to 3pm Saturday and Sunday. Closed Tuesdays
- Prices: breakfast dishes $19 to $34. Coffee from $7
- Dietary: gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan options
- Bookings: book online or call 03 315 5395
What is on the Tease breakfast menu?
The menu has two parts: Tease’s signature dishes, with a Kiwi-Asian twist, and the classics. All poached eggs are 63-degree eggs, cooked slowly so the yolk stays silky.
The signature dishes
| Dish | What’s in it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Beef Cheek Croquettes (GF) | Slow-cooked North Canterbury beef cheek, smoked cheese, 63-degree poached eggs, pickles, hollandaise, chorizo and red wine jus | $34 |
| Vietnamese Banh Mi (DF*) | Brioche, fried eggs, slow-cooked pork belly, pickled carrot, coriander and chipotle mayo | $25 |
| Shakshuka (GF* · DF*) | Roasted red pepper and tomato sauce, 63-degree poached eggs, dukkah, goats cheese, toasted nuts and seeds, Turkish bread | $29 |
| Turkish Eggs (GF*) | Poached eggs, garlic labneh, chilli oil, chipotle chutney, za’atar and toasted Turkish bread | $25 |
The classics
| Dish | What’s in it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Brioche French Toast | Matcha mascarpone, mango custard, pistachio ice cream, pistachio crumb, mixed berry compote and Canadian maple syrup | $25 |
| Smashed Avocado and Corn Fritters (GF · DF*) | 63-degree poached egg, chive sour cream, rocket, parmesan and dukkah. Vegan option available | $24 |
| The King Salmon Bene (GF) | Cauliflower rosti, poached eggs, citrus hollandaise, Asian rub, spinach and house hot-smoked salmon | $30 |
| The Classic Bene (GF) | Cauliflower rosti, poached eggs, citrus hollandaise, Asian rub, spinach and Manuka-smoked bacon | $29 |
| The Woodland Bene (GF) | Cauliflower rosti, poached eggs, citrus hollandaise, Asian rub, spinach and creamy mushroom | $28 |
| Quinoa Bowl (GF · DF · Vegan) | Roasted cauliflower, red capsicum hummus, pickles, cucumber, edamame, mesclun, toasted nuts and seeds | $22 |
| Eggs Your Way | Poached, fried or scrambled eggs on toasted Turkish bread, with tomato and chipotle chutney | $19 |
Add to any dish: Manuka-smoked bacon, house hot-smoked salmon or chorizo, $7 each. GF = gluten-free, DF = dairy-free, * = option available on request. Please tell the team about any allergies when you order.
What can you drink with breakfast at Tease?
Coffee, chocolate and tea
| Drink | Price |
|---|---|
| Flat White, Latte or Cappuccino (all served large) | $7 |
| Mocha | $7.50 |
| Chai Latte | $7 |
| Matcha Latte | $7.50 |
| Hanmer Hot Choc, with real chocolate and marshmallows | $7.50 |
| Decaf or alternative milk, extra shot or syrup | +$1 |
| Tea: English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Jasmine, Chamomile, Peppermint, Lemon + Ginger, Green Tea or Superfruits | $5 |
Specialty drinks, served in a 500ml can
| Drink | What’s in it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Coconut Salted Pistachio Cloud (signature) | Coconut water, salted pistachio cloud | $14 |
| Ube Cheese Foam | Ube, milk, cheese foam | $14 |
| Strawberry Velvet Matcha | Crushed strawberries, milk, matcha, strawberry foam | $13 |
| Matcha Mango Foam | Mango, milk, matcha, mango foam | $13 |
| Kyoto Rose Matcha | Rose milk, matcha foam | $12 |
| Iced Matcha Latte | Matcha, vanilla foam | $11 |
| Salted Caramel Vanilla Latte | Salted caramel, latte, vanilla foam | $11 |
| Peach + Yuzu Iced Tea | English Breakfast tea, peach purée, yuzu, lemon | $10 |
Fresh juice, smoothies and iced drinks
- Fresh Orange Juice, squeezed in front of you, $12
- Spirulina Smoothie with mango, pineapple, banana and coconut water, $13
- Iced Americano $6.50, Iced Latte $7.50, Iced Vanilla Latte $8, Iced Chai Latte $7.50, Iced Mocha $8.50, Iced Matcha $8.50, Biscoff Latte $9 and Hanmer Iced Choc $8.50
When is breakfast served at Tease?
| Day | Breakfast and brunch | Tease is open |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 8am to 3pm | 8am to 9pm |
| Saturday | 7:30am to 3pm | 7:30am to 9:30pm |
| Sunday | 7:30am to 3pm | 7:30am to 9pm |
| Tuesday | Closed | Closed |
After breakfast, Tease serves a pizza lunch from 3pm to 5pm, happy hour from 3pm to 5pm, and dinner from 5pm.
Can you have breakfast at Tease and dinner at No. 31?
Yes, and it’s the easiest way to plan a day in Hanmer Springs. Tease and No. 31 are sister venues from the same owners. Tease covers breakfast, brunch and casual dining. No. 31 is our dinner-only restaurant on Amuri Avenue, serving a two or three course chef’s tasting menu that changes every week, Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm.
- Morning: breakfast at Tease, from 8am (7:30am on weekends).
- Day: the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools, forest walks or a bike ride.
- Evening: the chef’s tasting menu at No. 31. Book your table at No. 31.
Good to know: Tease is closed on Tuesdays and No. 31 is closed on Mondays, so plan breakfast-and-dinner days for Wednesday to Sunday.
Is Tease good for gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan breakfasts?
- All three benedicts are on a gluten-free cauliflower rosti.
- The Beef Cheek Croquettes, Smashed Avocado and Corn Fritters and Quinoa Bowl are gluten-free.
- The Quinoa Bowl is vegan and dairy-free, and there’s a vegan version of the fritters.
- Shakshuka, Turkish Eggs and the Banh Mi can be adapted on request.
Where is Tease?
Tease Robo Cafe Bar & Eatery is at 12A Conical Hill Road, Hanmer Springs 7334, a short walk from the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools. Call 03 315 5395, see the full breakfast and brunch menu, or book a table at Tease.
Frequently asked questions
Does Tease serve breakfast in Hanmer Springs?
Yes. Tease Robo Cafe Bar & Eatery at 12A Conical Hill Road serves breakfast and brunch from 8am to 3pm on weekdays and 7:30am to 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays. It is closed on Tuesdays.
Does No. 31 serve breakfast?
No. No. 31 Restaurant & Bar is dinner-only, open Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm. For breakfast, visit our sister spot, Tease Robo Cafe Bar & Eatery.
How much is breakfast at Tease?
Breakfast dishes are $19 to $34, from Eggs Your Way to the Beef Cheek Croquettes. Coffee starts at $7, and you can add bacon, hot-smoked salmon or chorizo for $7.
Are there vegan and gluten-free breakfast options at Tease?
Yes. The Quinoa Bowl is vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free. The three benedicts, the beef cheek croquettes and the corn fritters are gluten-free, and a vegan fritters option is available.
Can I book breakfast at Tease?
Yes. Book online at teasebarandeatery.com/reservations or call 03 315 5395.