Where can you get eggs benedict in Hanmer Springs? Tease Robo Cafe Bar and Eatery serves three eggs benedicts. The King Salmon, Classic (bacon) and Woodland (mushroom) are all on a gluten-free cauliflower rosti with citrus hollandaise. Tease also serves shakshuka, Turkish eggs and beef cheek croquettes, all with 63-degree poached eggs.
Every egg dish on our menu uses 63-degree poached eggs. They’re cooked slowly at an exact temperature, so the white is just set and the yolk stays silky. Here’s how to pick.
The three bennies
All three are $28–$30 and gluten-free.
| Bene | Topping | Pick it if… |
|---|---|---|
| The King Salmon Bene ($30) | House-smoked salmon, spinach | you want the classic café order, done properly |
| The Classic Bene ($29) | Manuka-smoked bacon, spinach | you want salty, smoky comfort food |
| The Woodland Bene ($28) | Creamy mushroom, spinach | you’re vegetarian or want something earthy |
What makes them different from a standard bennie is the cauliflower rosti base (crisp, lighter than an English muffin, and gluten-free) and an Asian rub that gives the hollandaise a little warmth.
Shakshuka ($29)
Eggs baked in a roasted red pepper and tomato sauce, with dukkah, goats cheese, toasted nuts and seeds, and Turkish bread for dipping. Pick it if you like a bit of spice and a dish to share. It can be made gluten-free or dairy-free.
Turkish Eggs ($25)
Poached eggs on garlic labneh with chilli oil, tomato and chipotle chutney, and dukkah, with toasted Turkish bread. Pick it if you want bold flavour without a heavy plate. It’s tangy, creamy and a little hot.
Beef Cheek Croquettes ($34)
Slow-cooked North Canterbury beef cheek croquettes with poached eggs, hollandaise, chorizo, pickles and red wine jus. Pick it if you’ve got a big day of biking or hiking ahead, or you missed dinner last night.
Not an egg person?
Try the Vietnamese Banh Mi with slow-cooked pork belly, the Quinoa Bowl (vegan), or the Brioche French Toast. See everything on the Breakfast + Brunch menu.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get eggs benedict in Hanmer Springs?
Tease Robo Cafe Bar and Eatery at 12A Conical Hill Road serves three eggs benedicts (salmon, bacon and mushroom), all on a gluten-free cauliflower rosti.
Is there shakshuka in Hanmer Springs?
Yes. Tease serves shakshuka with poached eggs, roasted red pepper and tomato sauce, dukkah and goats cheese, for $29.
What is a 63-degree egg?
An egg cooked slowly at exactly 63°C. The white is softly set and the yolk is thick and silky. All the poached eggs at Tease are cooked this way.
What’s the most filling brunch at Tease?
The Slow-Cooked North Canterbury Beef Cheek Croquettes ($34), with poached eggs, hollandaise, chorizo and red wine jus.