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Pause. Nourish. Connect.
Sandwiches, soups & stews served in a warm, plant-filled lunchroom that feels like an extension of your front room.
OPENING HOURS:
WEDNESDAY - 9:30-3:30
THURSDAY- 9:30-3:30
FRIDAY ALL DAY- 9:30 - 8:00PM
SATURDAY - 9:30-3:30
SUNDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY - By appointment only
Come visit us at 35 Onepu Road, Kilbirnie, Wellington.
Order Your Leafy Jars for Pick-Up or Delivery
Our Bowls and sandwich fillings aren’t just for lunchtime — you can now take them home in jars, ready to enjoy for dinner, an easy work lunch, or a nourishing snack. Each jar is packed with fresh vegetables, hearty legumes, and plant protein, making it a complete, feel-good option for any time of day.
Choose from our menu of soups and stews, all 100% vegan and gluten-free. Simply reheat at home and enjoy that same Leafy Stop goodness whenever you want it.
Need a larger batch, want to use your own clean containers, or have a special request? We’d love to help. Just hit the Contact Us button and we’ll look after you.
Reserve your Leafy Lunch spot 🌱
Planning a meet-up or team lunch? We take bookings for groups of 6–10 people for breakfast or lunch at The Leafy Stop.
We’re happy to create a customised menu to suit your dietary needs, preferences, and budget. Just hit the button below to get in touch — we’d love to host you! 🌿
If you’re a smaller party, there’s no need to book — just pop by. We keep plenty of tables free, and we’re always happy to accommodate dietary requirements if you let us know.
Pause. Nourish. Connect.
Pause
At The Leafy Stop, we believe a pause is essential. In the middle of busy days with full minds, we all need a place where you can pause, breathe, and let the rush fall away. We created a space to feel like an extension of your front room. Warmed cups & bowls. Beautiful plants. Calming decor. Georgie and Peter (that’s us!), welcoming you in while you relax and enjoy.
Nourish
Meals designed to leave you well fed and feeling nourished. We cook with whole, plant-based ingredients and with intention. Every ingredient has its purpose, a reason, to add flavour & nourishment. We build dishes that truly sustain you. Fibre, protein, colour and comfort.
Connect
Food is only part of your visit. Connection matters deeply to us. Conversations at the counter. Familiar faces returning. Small moments of kindness and connection that are carried into our day. The Leafy Stop is more than a lunchroom. It is a leafy little place to... Pause. Nourish. Connect.
Team Leafy
Team Leafy consists of Georgie & Peter who met nearly 7 years ago when Georgie & her children were living in Amsterdam.
Peter is originally from the Leiden region of The Netherlands & after a holiday in New Zealand they decided to relocate to Aotearoa where Georgie's children were born.
Georgie has been in the hospitality industry since birth & Peter, while having nursing qualifications, has also worked for a bakery & in the catering section in a theme park.
After many years of friends telling Georgie to open her own place instead of working for others Georgie finally took the leap and opened The Leafy Stop in May 2025. Peter quickly gave up his role in care when they both realised that they loved working side by side.
What drives them is feeding people nourishing plant based food & chatting to strangers & regulars alike who take a moment to Pause, Nourish & Connect at their cafe in Kilbirnie.
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