The Alphabet

16/03/2026

Get ready for another flavour-packed week at The Alphabet!
The weather is looking settled and I’m here for it 🙌

I’ve been working on some fresh ideas and new salad options to keep things interesting and full of flavour. Come down, grab something wholesome, and see what’s new on the menu this week.

See you there!

Eat well, feel good — The Alphabet

Located 447 wellington road opposite the fire station
Hours for rest of this week:
Tuesday 10am-2.30pm
Wednesday 9.30am-2.30pm then 4.30pm-6.30pm
Thursday 9.30am-2.30pm then 4.30pm-6.30pm
Friday 9.30am - 2.30pm

Menu Tuesday 17th March 2026

Salads
Small - $10
Large - $15
Extra large - $20

Quinoa with edamame, Celery, Carrot, shredded cabbage, spring onion, roasted cashews with white miso dressing

Grape and feta salad with rocket, cos lettuce, maple roasted pecans and a maple balsamic dressing

Green garden salad with rocket, fresh mint and basil, golden queen peaches, roasted almonds and a light balsamic glaze

Korean Carrot salad with sweet raisins, coriander and a sweet n spicy gochujang dressing

Burrito bowl - $15
Brown rice, mexican beans and corn, chorizo sausage, shredded cabbage, fresh avocado topped with creamy lime honey dressing

Noodle bowls - $15
Udon, creamy hoisin lime dressing, shredded cabbage, carrot, edamame, egg and a sweet n spicy peanut crumb

Thick egg noodles, miso dressing, shredded cabbage, edamame, carrot, charred cauliflower and pickled ginger

Chia bowl - $8
Chia seeds, coconut yoghurt, fresh pineapple and fresh gisborne grown passionfruit topped with homemade granola

Fruit salad - $5
Pineapple, plum, nectarine, apple with fresh mint and a honey lime drizzle

Protein balls - 3 for $5
Lemon vanilla protein balls with shredded coconut and alittle shaved white chocolate

Apricot slice - $4
Apricot and whitikers dark chocolate slice with seeds and coconut

12/03/2026

12/03/2026

Another beautiful warm day today ☀️

A steady flow of people coming through and heading off with wholesome, delicious food.

Tomorrow is your last chance this week to grab something flavoursome from The Alphabet, so pop down and treat yourself.

Check out the menu for tomorrow below 👇

Eat well, feel good — The Alphabet

Located 447 wellington road opposite the fire station
Hours for rest of this week:
Tuesday 10am-2.30pm
Wednesday 9.30am-2.30pm then 4.30pm-6.30pm
Thursday 9.30am-2.30pm then 4.30pm-6.30pm
Friday 9.30am - 2.30pm

Menu friday 13th March 2026

Salads
Small - $10
Large - $15
Extra large - $20

Chickpea Salad with gherkins, celery, spring onion, apples, spinach with creamy yoghurt dressing

Carrot, beetroot, mandarins, rocket, pistachios, feta with a balsamic maple dressing

Fresh slaw with carrot, beetroot, shredded cabbage, spring onion, green apple, fresh pineapple, roasted walnuts, Cranberries and a creamy cumin maple dressing

Cow boy rice salad with brown rice, quinoa, black bean, corn, capsicum and a zesty Chipotle honey dressing

Shrimp cups - $10
Mangos, capsicum, cucumber, spring onion with Thai sweet chilli coconut yoghurt dressing

Burrito bowl - $15
Brown rice, mexican beans and corn, chorizo sausage, shredded cabbage, fresh avocado topped with creamy lime honey dressing

Noodle bowls - $15
Udon, creamy hoisin lime dressing, shredded cabbage, carrot, edamame, egg and a sweet n spicy peanut crumb

Thick egg noodles, miso dressing, shredded cabbage, edamame, carrot, charred cauliflower and pickled ginger

Chia bowl - $8
Chia seeds, coconut yoghurt, fresh pineapple and fresh gisborne grown passionfruit topped woth homemade granola

Japanese jelly cups - $8
Raspberry jelly yoghurt topped with vanilla coconut yoghurt, fresh strawberries and whitikers dark chocolate

Low sugar mango and passion jelly yoghurt, natural coconut yogurt, fresh pineapple and passionfruit finished with toasted coconut

Fruit salad - $5
Watermelon bowl with fresh mint

Protein balls - 3 for $5
Lemon vanilla protein balls with shredded coconut and alittle shaved white chocolate

Apricot slice - $4
Apricot and whitikers dark chocolate slice with seeds and coconut

12/03/2026

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11/03/2026

Wow, what a beautiful day – so lovely to see the sunshine! ☀️

You all came out in support today and we had a complete sell-out of salads… twice! Having made another round mid-afternoon and they disappeared just as quickly.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for your continued support – and for the good old chin wags while you’re here. Those chats are just as good as the food.

I had to put my thinking cap on tonight 🤔 to decide what deliciousness to create for you tomorrow. Check out what’s on the menu below!

Eat well, feel good — The Alphabet

Located 447 wellington road opposite the fire station
Hours for rest of this week:
Tuesday 10am-2.30pm
Wednesday 9.30am-2.30pm then 4.30pm-6.30pm
Thursday 9.30am-2.30pm then 4.30pm-6.30pm
Friday 9.30am - 2.30pm

Menu Wednesday 11th March 2026

Salads
Small - $10
Large - $15
Extra large - $20

Sweet peaches, tomatoes, corn, feta, cannellini, fresh basil with sweet citrus dressing

Crunchy quinoa salad with roasted buttercup pumpkin, carrot, capsicum, spring onion, roasted peanuts and a zingy ginger lime dressing

Fresh slaw with carrot, shredded cabbage, spring onion, green apple, roasted walnuts, Cranberries and a creamy zesty yoghurt dressing

Moroccan carrot and zucchini salad with rocket, pistachios, fresh mint and coriander finished with Moroccan spiced dressing

Shrimp cups - $10
Mangos, capsicum, cucumber, spring onion with Thai sweet chilli coconut yoghurt dressing

Burrito bowl - $15
Brown rice, mexican beans and corn, chorizo sausage, shredded cabbage, fresh avocado topped with creamy lime honey dressing

Noodle bowls - $15
Udon, creamy hoisin lime dressing, shredded cabbage, carrot, edamame, egg and a sweet n spicy peanut crumb

Thick egg noodles, miso dressing, shredded cabbage, edamame, carrot, charred cauliflower and pickled ginger

Chia bowl - $8
Chia seeds, coconut yoghurt, fresh pineapple and fresh gisborne grown passionfruit topped woth homemade granola

Fruit salad - $5
Watermelon bowl with fresh mint

Protein balls - 3 for $5
Lemon vanilla protein balls with shredded coconut and alittle shaved white chocolate

Apricot slice - $4
Apricot and whitikers dark chocolate slice with seeds and coconut

10/03/2026

Slow and steady today but a big shout out to the loyal locals who keep coming down and supporting The Alphabet — you legends keep the good food rolling 🙌

With the cooler days starting to sneak in, we’ve added our first Autumn Warmer to tomorrow’s menu 🍂 Perfect for a cosy, wholesome bite to keep you going through the day.

And don’t worry… there will be plenty more autumn warmers popping up on the menu over the next few weeks.
Check out what’s on offer for tomorrow below 👇

Come down, say hi, and grab yourself something delicious.

Eat well, feel good — The Alphabet

Located 447 wellington road opposite the fire station
Hours for rest of this week:
Tuesday 10am-2.30pm
Wednesday 9.30am-2.30pm then 4.30pm-6.30pm
Thursday 9.30am-2.30pm then 4.30pm-6.30pm
Friday 9.30am - 2.30pm

Menu Wednesday 11th March 2026

Salads
Small - $10
Large - $15
Extra large - $20

Broccoli salad with sweet cranberries, smoky soy almonds and a creamy dijon dressing

Tomato, cucumber, gisborne golden queen peaches, pickled red onion, cannellini beans with a red wine vinaigrette

Rice Salad with raisins, roasted cashews, spring onion, carrot, edamame and a zingy teriyaki dressing

Potato salad with gherkins, capsicum, spring onion, fresh mint and a creamy wholegrain honey yoghurt dressing

Autumn warmer - $15 (served warm)
Warm curry pasta with roasted vegetables, butter beans, charred cauliflower with a mild coconut curry sauce

Noodle bowls - $15
Udon, creamy hoisin lime dressing, shredded cabbage, carrot, edamame, egg and a sweet n spicy peanut crumb

Thick egg noodles, miso dressing, shredded cabbage, edamame, carrot, charred cauliflower and pickled ginger

Chia bowl - $8
Chia seeds, coconut yoghurt, fresh pineapple and fresh gisborne grown passionfruit topped woth homemade granola

Fruit salad - $5
Watermelon bowl with fresh mint

Peach, nectarine, plum, pineapple with lime and honey drizzle

Protein balls - 3 for $5
Lemon vanilla protein balls with shredded coconut and alittle shaved white chocolate

09/03/2026

Yes yes… I can hear the cheers already — it’s Tuesday tomorrow which means The Alphabet is OPEN again for your lunch and dinner needs! 😆

If you haven’t popped in yet to check out The Alphabet, come on down. Don’t be shy… I promise I’m friendly! Have a nosey at what’s in the cabinet and see if something catches your eye.

And just so we’re clear — I won’t be offended if nothing floats your boat (but I reckon something probably will 😉).

I post the menu each evening for the following day so you can do a little pre-planning. The salads change all the time, so there’s usually something new and tasty waiting.

Got a craving for something specific? Or need a salad outside my normal hours? Pop in and have a chat — if I can make it happen, I will!

Eat well, feel good — The Alphabet

Located 447 wellington road opposite the fire station
Hours for rest of this week:
Tuesday 10am-2.30pm
Wednesday 9.30am-2.30pm then 4.30pm-6.30pm
Thursday 9.30am-2.30pm then 4.30pm-6.30pm
Friday 9.30am - 2.30pm

Menu Tuesday 10th March 2026

Salads
Small - $10
Large - $15
Extra large - $20

Broccoli salad with sweet cranberries, smoky soy almonds and a creamy dijon dressing

Tomato, cucumber, gisborne golden queen peaches, pickled red onion, cannellini beans with a red wine vinaigrette

Rice Salad with raisins, roasted cashews, spring onion, carrot, edamame and a zingy teriyaki dressing

Potato salad with gherkins, capsicum, spring onion, fresh mint and a creamy wholegrain honey yoghurt dressing

Noodle bowls - $15
Udon, creamy hoisin lime dressing, shredded cabbage, carrot, edamame, egg and a sweet n spicy peanut crumb

Thick egg noodles, miso dressing, shredded cabbage, edamame, carrot, charred cauliflower and pickled ginger

Chia bowl - $8
Chia seeds, coconut yoghurt, fresh pineapple and fresh gisborne grown passionfruit topped woth homemade granola

Fruit salad - $5
Watermelon bowl with fresh mint

Peach, nectarine, plum, pineapple with lime and honey drizzle

Low sugar option - mango and passionfruit jelly yoghurt with coconut yoghurt, fresh pineapple and fresh passionfruit topped with toasted coconut flakes

Protein balls - 3 for $5
Lemon vanilla protein balls with shredded coconut and alittle shaved white chocolate

05/03/2026

A slightly slower day today, but the sunshine was shining and I had some cricket to keep me entertained through the quiet patches ☀️🏏

If you’re out and about, come on down and grab yourself a feel-good feed. The menu below is jam-packed with delicious options ready to go 😋

Pop in, say hello, and treat yourself to something tasty!

Eat well, feel good — The Alphabet

Located 447 wellington road opposite the fire station
Hours for rest of this week:
Friday 9.30am - 2.30pm

Menu friday 6th March 2026

Salads
Small - $10
Large - $15
Extra large - $20

Fresh slaw with carrot, beetroot, daikon, crunchy mix, toasted seeds and a creamy yoghurt minty lemon dressing

Roasted Beetroot, oranges, fresh mint, spinach, roasted chickpeas with a ginger orange vinaigrette

Moroccan spiced lentil and carrot salad with roasted almonds, raisins and apricots, rocket, beetroot leaves with a Moroccan spiced zesty dressing

Pineapple Fried rice with capsicum, spring onion, roasted cashews and toasted coconut with Thai inspired dressing

Noodle bowls - $15
Sweet potato vermicelli, creamy hoisin lime dressing, shredded cabbage, carrot, edamame, egg and a sweet n spicy peanut crumb

Thick egg noodles, miso dressing, shredded cabbage, edamame, carrot, roasted zucchini and pickled ginger

Nourishing bowl -$15
Moroccan roasted kumara, lentils, cherry tomatoes, edamame, hummus, roasted zucchini, hot smoked salmon topped with a creamy harissa dressing

Shrimp cups - $10
Mango, capsicum, cucumber, spring onion with Thai sweet chilli coconut yoghurt dressing

Chia bowl - $8
Chia seeds, coconut yoghurt, fresh pineapple and fresh gisborne grown passionfruit topped woth homemade granola

Fruit salad - $5
Watermelon bowl with fresh mint and honey

Japanese jelly yoghurt cups -$8
Raspberry jelly yoghurt, vanilla coconut yoghurt, fresh blueberries, fresh strawberries and blueberries topped with whitikers dark chocolate

Low sugar option - mango and passionfruit jelly yoghurt with coconut yoghurt, fresh pineapple and passionfruit topped with toasted coconut flakes

Protein balls - 3 for $5
Lemon vanilla protein balls with Shredded coconut and alittle shaved white chocolate