MELBA Vulcan

Melba Vulcan Lane opened its doors to the public all the way back in 1995. To this day it is recogni This page is only used for "check ins."

Please go to the main MELBA page to keep up to date with what's new and happening at MELBA.

17/07/2024

Smoked Kahawai Omelette.

Our special take on the classic omelette - smoked kahawai, gruyere, rocket and pickled onions, served with Turkish pide.

04/07/2024

Come in for a bite and sip. ☕🥐

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Hope you are having a fantastic weekend.

As we head into July, let's keep calm and drink coffee.

26/06/2024

We are open as usual this long weekend, including Matariki Day.

Come in for a relaxing brunch!

19/06/2024

Any mushroom lovers out there?

Come in for a delicious lunch!

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☕ Mid-week coffee and lunch vibes.

Come in and try our new menu!

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Our new French Toast - caramelised banana, whipped ricotta, manuka honey, toasted macadamia and fig, with soft brioche.

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Serving delicious hot food all day and all week.

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A local favourite, Breakfast Burger.

Manuka smoked bacon, fried egg, hash brown, avocado chile, Sriracha mayo and brioche bun.

19/05/2024

But first, coffee.

Why don't you pop in for a break here after your meeting?

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A few snaps of Melba Vulcan on a busy weekday morning.
☕👌❔

07/05/2024

Fresh coffee here all day, every day. ☕

Also, if you are out in town on Mother's Day, pop in for a relaxing brunch here.

29/04/2024

Need a quick grab-and-go?

We are serving fresh sandwiches and toasties daily so check out what we have today at the cafe.

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House Granola, Wild Mushrooms and Omelette.

A friendly reminder that we are open today - so pop in and say hi.

Which one would you like? 🍳

20/04/2024

A friendly reminder that we will be open as usual this Thursday on Anzac Day.

If you are in town, pop in for delicious coffee and food - we will be serving them all day.

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Great food and great vibes only here at Melba Vulcan Lane. 😌

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☕ Pouring fresh daily on Vulcan Lane since 1995.

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Breakfast Burger and Wild Mushrooms for brunch this weekend?

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The Smash 🥑

A perfect Sunday breakfast - with avocado, edamame, feta, tomato, sesame, radish, pickled onion and poached egg on sourdough.

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Your go-to coffee spot since 1995.

Come in and say hi.

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Our history goes way back to 1995 - meaning, we reckon we serve one of the best eggs in town.

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Brunch date at Melba Vulcan Lane.

Introducing Habibi Bowl: couscous, grilled halloumi, house-made hummus, cherry tomatoes, avocado, spinach, sumac and chickpeas.

Granola: with toasted oats, apricot, pumpkin seeds, boysenberry coconut yoghurt, chia pudding, rhubarb compote and fruits

21/02/2024

Preparing our French Toast - soft brioche, rhubarb, berry coulis, maple, frosted flakes and vanilla custard.

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Another busy week... But hoping for a good busy for you!

If you are looking for a group lunch for work, give us a call to reserve a table.

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Trusted by the locals and beyond since 1995.

Pouring fresh coffee as usual with our Melba coffee blend - come say hi!

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Since the launch, our Buffalo Chicken Burger has become one of the customer favourites!

Juicy, thick buffalo fried chicken with buttermilk ranch, Swiss cheese and brioche - served with golden-fried chips and sriracha aioli.

06/02/2024

Enjoy a good lunch at Melba this week - our Turkish Cilbir Eggs are one of the stars on our summer menu. With rich flavours of garlic, chilli and dukkah, it's served with delicious focaccia bread, too.

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Our take on the omelette. With prosciutto, rocket, gruyere and basil pesto, served with focaccia.

26/01/2024

We will be open on both Auckland Anniversary and Waitangi Day, serving fresh coffee and hot dishes as usual.

So if you have any plans on visiting the City for a coffee catch-up, pop in and say hi!

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A little Friday vibe here at Melba Vulcan Lane.

Cooking delicious hot dishes, coffee's being sipped and we are pouring more coffee.

Come in for a cuppa flat white today.

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First Melba In New Zealand

Our story begins in Vulcan Lane at the site originally known as Kerouac Deli Café which was owned by industry pioneer Chris Priestly. Kerouac was one of the first cafés in Auckland to have an espresso machine imported from Italy. It was also one of the first cafés in New Zealand to apply to have outdoor seating. The council's reply was "Why would anyone want to sit outside and eat on a smelly street full of car fumes?"

In 1995 Café Melba opened in that same Vulcan Lane location instantly becoming a favourite for locals and visitors alike. It was only a matter of time before our successful recipe moved beyond the CBD and ventured out into the wider Auckland area. The rest as they say is history.

Providing fast and friendly service, delicious food and some of the city’s best coffee in the trendiest part of Auckland. It's the kind of place locals have always felt very comfortable and visiting tourists seek out.

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33 Vulcan Lane
Auckland
1010

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7am - 4:30pm
Friday 7am - 4:30pm
Saturday 8am - 4:30pm
Sunday 8am - 4:30pm

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