Ground UpPāuatahanui, Porirua
Ground Up – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
Ground Up – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
Ground Up – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
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Cafe · Pāuatahanui

Ground Up

15 Paekakariki Hill Road, Pāuatahanui, Porirua, 5381 Open 7 days · 7:30 am – 5 pm

Opening hours

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Open 7 days · 7:30 am – 5 pm
Weekly opening hours for Ground Up
Monday7:30 am – 5 pm
Tuesday7:30 am – 5 pm
Wednesday7:30 am – 5 pm
Thursday7:30 am – 5 pm
Friday7:30 am – 5 pm
Saturday7:30 am – 5 pm
Sunday7:30 am – 5 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 4 234 1082 to check.

15 Paekakariki Hill Road, Pāuatahanui, Porirua, 5381

About

About Ground Up

Ground Up brings cafe food, coffee and brunch to 15 Paekakariki Hill Road in Pāuatahanui, Pāuatahanui, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Porirua. It is about 7.3 km from central Porirua.

The kitchen focuses on cafe food, coffee and brunch. Dishes typical of this style include eggs benedict and smashed avocado, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. With 29 cafe & brunch options across Porirua, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.

Ground Up is open seven days a week. The earliest start is 7:30 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 5 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 67 hours each week.

On the practical side, the listing notes outdoor seating, wheelchair accessible and vegetarian options. For budgeting, cafes of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). The nearest other venue on our map is Lighthouse Cafe, about 120 m away.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of cafe with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
CabinetMince and cheese pie

A Kiwi classic

$6.6–8.5

Coffee & DrinksFlat white

Double shot

$4.8–5.7

Coffee & DrinksHot chocolate

Rich and creamy

$4.8–6.6

Coffee & DrinksCappuccino

With chocolate

$4.8–5.7

Breakfast & BrunchSmashed avocado

On sourdough with feta and poached egg

$19–24

LunchToasted sandwich

Ham, cheese and tomato

$11–14

Plan your visit

When is Ground Up busiest?

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Usually busiest around 10 am on Fridays.

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Questions about Ground Up

Where is Ground Up?

Ground Up is at 15 Paekakariki Hill Road, Pāuatahanui, Porirua, 5381, about 7.3 km from central Porirua. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Ground Up's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 7:30 am – 5 pm; Tuesday 7:30 am – 5 pm; Wednesday 7:30 am – 5 pm; Thursday 7:30 am – 5 pm; Friday 7:30 am – 5 pm; Saturday 7:30 am – 5 pm; Sunday 7:30 am – 5 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is Ground Up open on weekends?

Yes – Ground Up is open on both Saturday (7:30 am – 5 pm) and Sunday (7:30 am – 5 pm).

What kind of food does Ground Up serve?

Cafe food, coffee and brunch. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of cafe.

How much does it cost to eat at Ground Up?

As an estimate, a meal at a cafe like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

Are there vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes – the listing notes vegetarian options.

How can I contact Ground Up?

You can call +64 4 234 1082. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near Ground Up?

The closest is Lighthouse Cafe (120 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Ground Up

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

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Other cafe & brunch places nearby

Cafe & Brunch in Porirua
NameAreaStatusDistance
Lighthouse CafePorirua120 m
Nish CafeWhitby2.4 km
Little Green OliveParemata3.9 km
Cafe SofraParemata–3.9 km
Ruby'sParemata–4.2 km
Aotea EspressoPorirua4.8 km