Zenders

Adding some European elegance to proceedings is Zenders, your answer to a homey breakfast or dinner evening out, on the outskirts of Hamilton.

What began as three sisters wanting to commemorate their Dutch heritage is now this bustling eatery. With all the comfy hallmarks of home and acres of surrounding green, Zenders offers a welcome respite from the city for the whole family. An airy, open dining room is a gentle, tranquil place to embrace the coming day.

With genuine home-cooked meals, your day is off to a good start with their Dutch brekkie plates! The day looks infinitely brighter after a helping of Dutch-style pancakes topped with anything from sauteed apple and streaky bacon to creamy mushrooms and maple syrup.

If you don't give a flip about pancakes, order in the mammoth big breakfast with all the trimmings, eggs benedict with your choice of bacon and salmon or just some amazing smashed avo on wholegrain toast with the welcome additions of halloumi and roast tomato dukkah. And after? A leisurely stroll in Zenders' grounds is a relaxing and reviving start to the day.