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Seasonal Flavors, Fresh Ingredients

At Café Baku, we pride ourselves on serving fresh, seasonal produce that delights the palate. Our menu features a variety of dishes, from hearty breakfasts to delectable lunches, all crafted with care in our spacious kitchen.

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BREAKFAST · BRUNCH

OATMEAL (VP) (DFP) (V)   20

Hot oatmeal, date puree, toasted almonds, raw chia seeds, sliced banana with natural or coconut yoghurt. Warm soya or full milk to the side.

BERRY GRANOLA MUESLI (V)   20

Crunchy granola Baku style with natural or coconut yoghurt, sliced banana and berry compote. Soya or cow’s milk.

TOASTED BAGEL (V)   15

Pesto & cream cheese, or jam & cream cheese.

FRENCH TOAST   26

Egg-fried brioche, streaky bacon, maple syrup with toasted almonds and grilled banana. Spiced cinnamon shaker to the side.

SPINACH & MUSHROOM FRICASSEE (V)   25

Baby spinach, chunky mushrooms with wild mushrooms, creamy garlic & thyme sauce, roasted tomato, capsicum and truffle oil. Toasted wholegrain or ciabatta. Gluten-free bread extra charge.

EGGS ANY STYLE (GFP) (DFP) (V)   17

Poached, scrambled, soft boiled or fried. Ciabatta white toast or fancy multigrain. Gluten-free bread extra charge.

EGGS BENEDICT (GFP)   25 / 28 / 31

Poached eggs on toasted ciabatta with Baku hollandaise — classic 25; with wilted spinach & mushroom 28; with cold smoked salmon, streaky bacon or leg ham 31.

COUNTRY MINCE (GFP)   27

Prime beef mince with vegetables, served with ciabatta or multigrain toast. Gluten-free bread extra charge.

SPANISH OMELETTE (GFP) (DFP)   28

Egg white, or all in, with green salad and balsamic glaze, toasted baguette. Choose one protein and two other toppings: bacon, salmon, leg ham, chorizo; feta, mushroom, tomato, spinach, red onion, chargrilled bell pepper.

BAKU PANCAKES   26

Served with maple syrup on the side. Choose Blueberry & Cinnamon Butter, Lemon Curd, or Bacon & Banana.

WORKS BREAKFAST (GFP) (DFP)   32

Two eggs any style, Baku breakfast sausage, Kransky sausage, streaky grilled bacon, slow roast tomato, cream button mushroom, hash brown rosti, ciabatta or multigrain toast. Gluten-free bread extra charge.

POMODORO EGG BAKE (GFP)   28

Eggs baked in a tomato, bell pepper, cubed potato and grilled chorizo chunky sauce, over beef mince and kidney bean hotpot. Topped with grilled cheddar, pesto and toasted baguette.

LUNCHES · LIGHT MEALS

BRUSCHETTA (GFP) (V) (VP)   20

Rocket, sundried tomato, Brazil nut and mushroom with creamy blue cheese.

BAIJAN BEEF POT (GF)   25

Beef, tomato and grilled cheese dipping pot. Served with fresh tomato salsa, guacamole and crispy seasoned corn wedges.

HARISSA SQUID (GF) (DF)   22

Lightly coated with seasoned rice crumb, fried and served with harissa aioli.

MED SPREAD   27 / 29

Seared halloumi, Mediterranean couscous, raita dressing, garlic hummus, salad and toasted flat bread. Falafel option 27; marinated grilled lamb option 29.

STEAMED MUSSELS (GFP)   25

Green Thai coconut and cream sauce cooked with fresh coriander and lime. Served with toasted ciabatta.

SATAY CHICKEN SALAD   29

Satay chicken strips over green mixed salad, crispy noodle, tomato and ginger vinaigrette. Served with fresh banana.

SCHNITZEL   32

Crumbed beef schnitzel, lemon butter drizzle and steak fries. Served with your choice of cabinet salad.

BAKU VEGAN BUDDHA BOWL   28

Raw beetroot and kale salad, falafel, roasted tomato, scrambled tofu with turmeric, avocado, vegan coconut bacon, tomato vinaigrette, toasted pumpkin, chia seeds and yeast flakes.

SNAPPER FILLET   35

Crispy beer batter, steak fries and Baku tartare. Served with your choice of cabinet salad.

BAKU STEAK SANDWICH   34

Toasted sourdough, dirty aioli, green salad, tender marinated Scotch fillet, melted Swiss cheese and onion jam. Served with waffle fries and tangy gravy.

BURGERS   32 / 35

Served with iceberg lettuce, fresh tomato, Pittsburgh pickles, red onion, seasoned steak fries and tomato sauce. Hereford beef pattie with smoked aged cheddar, crispy bacon and smoked sundried tomato aioli 32; Moroccan chicken fillet with creamy brie, mango salsa and mild smoked aioli 35.

SEASONAL SHARING PLATTER   58

A selection of favourites including house-made pâté, cured meat, grilled beef & cheese pot, cheese & pickles, crumbed chicken, calamari with salsa & guacamole, crusty bread and corn wedges.

ADDITIONS

Hash brown rosti / button mushrooms / slow roast tomato   7

Extra egg any style / grilled cheese   4.5

Black pudding   8

Avocado / halloumi cheese   9

Ciabatta toast   7

Baku-made gluten-free bread   8

Streaky bacon   9

Cold smoked salmon   9

Grilled leg ham   7

Breakfast sausage (2)   6.5

Falafel (3)   8.5

Add-on cabinet salad   9.5

Steak fries with Baku seasoning & tomato sauce   11

Aioli, gravy, sauces etc.   3.5

Café Baku uses Certified Free Range Eggs throughout its menu.

* STA = Subject to availability

DF Dairy Free · DFP Dairy Free Possible · GF Gluten Free · GFP Gluten Free Possible · VP Vegan Possible · V Vegetarian

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If I could give Cafe Baku 10 stars I would!! What an incredible brunch we had. After a rugby tournament we booked for 45 people. We came in and within 10 mins poeple had their food, coffees were out before we even started chatting. The food was incredible! Everyone of the 45 people raved about the service, kindness, speed and DELICIOUSNESS. Would highly recommend. We all ate off the menu but the cabinet food looked great too. Coffee was delicious. Will be back and will be spreading the word!
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Vegan Buddha bowl. No photo sorry as I couldn't wait to eat it. Beautiful!!! Will definitely be back
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The coffee was very nice. Staff service was great. We had had a great experience
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PERFECT COFFEE IN A PERFECT PART OF TAUPO 👌
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Andy Overall
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The granola was good, as well as the coffee. Great location and friendly service. Would go there again.
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Rose
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We enjoyed the coffee, food and atmosphere at Cafe Baku so much that we had breakfast/brunch on both days of our stay in Taupō. They have a great range of menu options for breakfast/brunch supplemented by items such as savoury scones, pastries and open toasties. We were thrilled that the cafe carries lactose free milk for coffee.
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Sonny singh
21 days ago
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Great customer service:) Sua was exceptional at all time. All staff members were amazing as well. And food was just wow 😀
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Kala D
40 days ago
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Beautiful Start To Our Day Never have I written a review before but this is a must. Lovey and warm - service great - food perfection. Would not fault this place at all. Thankyou for a beautiful start to our day.
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Elaine T
42 days ago
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Beautiful Absolutely stunning food and service
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Chaitanya
63 days ago
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Nice Cafe, with lots of variety coffee decent, lamb panini was vgood, pesto mozarella was ok, passionfruit mango muffin was good. Place looked good and busy, service nice and works well for sit down eat by water or for food to go They have a lot of food options - decent variety for vegetarians
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Nickie M
81 days ago
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Beautiful hot coffee Fast friendly service but it’s the coffee that is the winner here! Hot, tasty and fast. The kai in the cabinet looks delish and the cooked meals look great also! Definitely the place to stop!
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132rimis
176 days ago
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Beautiful location Coffee is superb , good varieties of cakes salads sandwiches etc . But for me best of all is their location . It has stunning view of the Lake Taupo and plenty of parking space around the area .
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leigh3051
191 days ago
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Great Taupo Breakfast Option Good breakfast option in Taupo, very large menu with many great breakfast options and good coffees as well. In a great spot on the waterfront will definitely be back here.
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happywonderer17
196 days ago
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Nice cafe spot with a view across the lake Nice cafe, nice sized outside seating area with a good selection of food and cakes, and can't fault the view across the lake!
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RICHARD S
221 days ago
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Delicious and healthy veggie fricassee DELICIOUS Spinach and Mushroom fricassee. Excellent barista prepared espresso. Wonderful passionfruit crumble.
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glyniek
223 days ago
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Fabulous dining experience Wonderful cafe. Great food and service. Very busy but not a long wait. Highly recommend.
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Yram
223 days ago
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Perfect lunch, perfect day! We enjoyed a beautiful lunch and coffee with the family at Cafe Baku Taupo. The food was fresh and full of flavour, and the coffee was perfectly brewed — smooth and satisfying, my picky husband loved it! Cozy atmosphere and quality time together. Grateful for simple day like this

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