The Lead Balloon Menu

20 Malcolm Street, Dunedin North, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
$$$ Cafe
(131 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

The menu at The Lead Balloon offers a variety of options suitable for breakfast, coffee breaks, and light meals. Visitors can expect a selection of freshly prepared sandwiches, including vegetarian and free-range chicken varieties, as well as savoury tarts and salads featuring ingredients like pearl barley, butternut quinoa, and balsamic mushrooms. Light bites such as cheese scones, brioche items, and scone soldiers are available alongside a range of soups that change regularly.

For those with a sweet tooth, the menu includes an assortment of baked goods and desserts like carrot cake, ginger oat slices, tan slices (gluten free), rhubarb friands, and oaty chocolate chip biscuits. Coffee is a key offering, with finished cappuccinos and other espresso-based drinks complementing the food choices.

The structure of the menu generally covers:

  • Savoury items: sandwiches, tarts, salads, scones, soups, and brioche
  • Sweet baked goods: cakes, slices, friands, and biscuits
  • Coffee and hot beverages: espresso-based drinks including cappuccinos

The menu supports casual dining and is suited for those seeking a quick order or a light meal in a café setting.