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The Leafy Stop

Vegan Sandwiches, Soups, Pastry

Worth ordering: Sandwichnamed in 16 reviews

Try the vEgg mayo and chuna (chickpea tuna) sandwiches, both highly praised by multiple reviewers.

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Top tips

  • Good to know: Visit during weekdays or Saturday as weekend opening hours are currently unavailable, per customer wishes.
  • Explore the variety of soups and stews, available in different portion sizes including small bowls for sampling.
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  • Enjoy the gluten-free options that are freshly prepared and well appreciated by customers.
  • Take advantage of compostable and reusable packaging for takeaway orders as offered by the venue.

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  • Worth ordering: Soupnamed in 6 reviews

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  • Worth ordering: Egg sandwich

People also mention caramel slice, chia pudding and egg mayo sandwich.

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Also chickpea tuna sandwich and coronation sandwich.

Good for

The vibe: families The vibe: relaxing

Praised for cozy atmosphere, friendly service and affordable.

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Also praised for generous portions, fast service and good value.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Breakfast, lunch, coffee, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

The Leafy Stop is a cozy fully vegan cafe focusing on fresh sandwiches like chuna and vEgg mayo, flavorful stews, and gluten-free options. Popular for breakfast and lunch, visitors appreciate its affordable pricing, warm service, and a calm plant-filled atmosphere enhanced by clean and spacious facilities including baby-change amenities. Reviews consistently highlight rotating daily specials, nourishing meals, and a well-curated menu with several portion size options including testers and small servings for sampling.

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35 Onepu Road, Kilbirnie, Wellington 6022, New Zealand

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
09:30–15:30
Thursday
09:30–15:30
Friday
09:30–20:00
Saturday
09:30–15:30
Sunday
Closed

the food

5.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Outstanding food
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How we rank

eating vegan

Fully vegan

Everything on the menu is vegan.

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