The Perching Parrot
Cafe, Salads, Plant Milk
Vegan options
Poor vegan options ★ – · $$ · Cafe · Western, Cafe · Hours
Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating
Popular tips: "Try the kumara soup as a vegan option"
Must-try: kumara soup, soup
Praised for: friendly service
The Perching Parrot is a casual cafe that tends to fluctuate between vegan, vegetarian, and omnivore offerings—meat returned to the menu in early 2023. Vegan options are limited, mostly including items like kumara soup priced at $15, and plant-based milks for coffee; no clear vegan baked goods were noted. Outdoor seating and wheelchair accessibility are standout features, with kitchen closing early around 3pm.
schedule
Hours
Sunday 8 AM-3 PM
Monday 7 AM-2 PM
Tuesday 7 AM-2 PM
Wednesday 7 AM-2 PM
Thursday 7 AM-2 PM
Friday 7 AM-2 PM
Saturday 8 AM-3 PM
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7 Beach Road, Paekākāriki 5034, New Zealand
Vegan Friendliness
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- VEGAN OPTIONS Few · 2–3 dishes
- MENU Poorly marked
- STAFF Basic understanding
Some users reported staff aren't always sure about ingredients.
Others mentioned vegan options aren't always available.
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