The Lead BalloonNorth Dunedin, Dunedin
The Lead Balloon – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
The Lead Balloon – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
The Lead Balloon – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
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Cafe · North Dunedin

The Lead Balloon

North Dunedin, Dunedin Closed Saturdays and Sundays

Opening hours

Right now in Dunedin3:59 pm
Closed Saturdays and Sundays
Weekly opening hours for The Lead Balloon
Monday8:30 am – 3 pm
Tuesday8:30 am – 3 pm
Wednesday8:30 am – 3 pm
Thursday8:30 am – 3 pm
Friday8:30 am – 3 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 3 477 2746 to check.

About

About The Lead Balloon

If you are looking for a cafe in North Dunedin, Dunedin, The Lead Balloon at the North Dunedin area is one of the places worth knowing about. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

Expect the flavours of New Zealand: at cafe food, coffee and brunch venues like this, favourites such as eggs benedict and smashed avocado are usually on the menu. It is one of 96 cafe & brunch venues we list in Dunedin.

The Lead Balloon opens 5 days a week and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. The earliest start is 8:30 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 3 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 33 hours each week.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a cafe like this. It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of North Dunedin easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

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

Full menu guide
Breakfast & BrunchEggs benedict

Bacon, salmon or spinach on toasted muffin

$21–26

Breakfast & BrunchGranola bowl

Yoghurt and seasonal fruit

$14–18

Coffee & DrinksFlat white

Double shot

$4.8–5.7

Coffee & DrinksCappuccino

With chocolate

$4.8–5.7

LunchSoup of the day

With toast

$13–16

CabinetMince and cheese pie

A Kiwi classic

$6.6–8.5

Plan your visit

When is The Lead Balloon busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at cafes in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around noon on Fridays.

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Questions about The Lead Balloon

Where is The Lead Balloon?

The Lead Balloon is at North Dunedin, Dunedin, about 900 m from central Dunedin. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Lead Balloon's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 8:30 am – 3 pm; Tuesday 8:30 am – 3 pm; Wednesday 8:30 am – 3 pm; Thursday 8:30 am – 3 pm; Friday 8:30 am – 3 pm; Saturday Closed; Sunday Closed. Hours can change on public holidays.

Which days is The Lead Balloon closed?

It is normally closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

What kind of food does The Lead Balloon 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 The Lead Balloon?

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.

How can I contact The Lead Balloon?

You can call +64 3 477 2746. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near The Lead Balloon?

The closest is Allpress Espresso Roastery Cafè (40 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

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Other cafe & brunch places nearby

Cafe & Brunch in Dunedin
NameAreaStatusDistance
Allpress Espresso Roastery CafèNorth Dunedin40 m
Mr. NoodlesNorth Dunedin170 m
PrecinctNorth Dunedin180 m
Buster GreensNorth Dunedin180 m
Governors CaféNorth Dunedin190 m
Joe's GarageDunedin Central190 m