A café for cozy essentials
Hard to miss with its bright orange and green exterior, lush potted plants, coffee table books, and coffee beans filling the shelves inside. A modern touch-screen setup enables quick ordering for coffee on the run, but something about the inviting atmosphere draws many patrons inside to be enveloped in the smell of fresh Havana coffee beans and the comforting surroundings of plants and books.
The crew at TOAST focus their energy on quality offerings that will hit the spot, keeping the menu simple yet satisfying. Get a much-needed caffeine boost with their classic coffee menu, featuring a full- bodied roast with hints of caramel from Wellington’s Havana Coffee Works. Each cup packs a punch, offering strong coffee that doesn’t hide from flavour.
The name TOAST doesn’t just refer to that elated feeling while drinking a cup of coffee, but the food fare as well. Toasties are the name of the game for this cosy hub, providing an easy and filling option for breakfast or lunch. Enjoy a range of flavours with their classic lineup: Ham and Swiss, Italian Prosciutto, Triple Cheese, Buffalo Chicken, Korean Corn, Tuna Melt, and of course, a couple of options for the kids.
TOAST also features a sandwich of the week, giving customers something different to try and the opportunity for the crew to experiment with delicious new flavours
and combinations.
Previous weekly debuts include a cranberry, chicken and brie toastie as well as a Mexican-inspired toastie with refried beans, chorizo, jalapeños, guacamole, and coriander. Oh, and don’t forget the cheese!
Creative Director Maria Hull and General Manager Louisa Lee led the design and execution of the space, collaborating with local craftspeople to bring the branding to life in store. With two-hour lines of traffic not uncommon in Mangawhai Heads each summer, another takeaway spot felt essential, giving locals more options in the small Wood Street Square.
The decision to lean towards a modern setup was inspired by the necessity for locals and visitors to have quick and efficient options
in town without forgoing quality. By ordering on screen, the crew is able to put their
full attention into crafting each order and chatting with locals and visitors alike about the stuff that matters ‒ a trade that feels fitting for a bustling small town.
Shop 6, 7 Wood St, Mangawhai | www.instagram.com/Toast.On.Wood.Street