The Big SalamiPlimmerton, Porirua
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Vegan cafe · Plimmerton

The Big Salami

2 Steyne Avenue, Plimmerton, Porirua, 5026 Open 7 days

Opening hours

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Weekly opening hours for The Big Salami
Monday6 am – 7 pm
Tuesday6 am – 7 pm
Wednesday6 am – 7 pm
Thursday6 am – 7 pm
Friday6 am – 8 pm
Saturday6 am – 8 pm
Sunday6 am – 7 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 4 233 0333 to check.

2 Steyne Avenue, Plimmerton, Porirua, 5026

About

About The Big Salami

If you are looking for a vegan cafe in Plimmerton, Porirua, The Big Salami at 2 Steyne Avenue in Plimmerton is one of the places worth knowing about. From the Porirua city centre it is roughly 6.3 km away – worth planning your route before you set off.

Diners come here for vegan food. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as vegan pizza. We currently list 8 places in Porirua in the vegan category, and The Big Salami is among them. The menu also crosses into cafe & brunch and pizza territory.

The Big Salami is open seven days a week. The earliest start is 6 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 8 pm on Fridays. In total it trades for about 93 hours each week.

Good to know: outdoor seating, takeaway available, wheelchair accessible, vegetarian options and vegan options. For budgeting, vegan cafes of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 6 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Plimmerton easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

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

Full menu guide
DrinksOat flat white

Double shot

$5.2–6.2

BrunchTofu scramble

With sourdough and greens

$18–23

Bowls & MainsMushroom pasta

Creamy cashew sauce

$21–26

DrinksGreen smoothie

Spinach, banana and mango

$8.5–10

Bowls & MainsJackfruit tacos

With slaw and chipotle

$18–22

BrunchVegan big breakfast

Mushrooms, beans, hash brown and toast

$23–28

Plan your visit

When is The Big Salami busiest?

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

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Usually busiest around 10 am on Fridays.

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Questions about The Big Salami

Where is The Big Salami?

The Big Salami is at 2 Steyne Avenue, Plimmerton, Porirua, 5026, about 6.3 km from central Porirua. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Big Salami's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 6 am – 7 pm; Tuesday 6 am – 7 pm; Wednesday 6 am – 7 pm; Thursday 6 am – 7 pm; Friday 6 am – 8 pm; Saturday 6 am – 8 pm; Sunday 6 am – 7 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is The Big Salami open on weekends?

Yes – The Big Salami is open on both Saturday (6 am – 8 pm) and Sunday (6 am – 7 pm).

What kind of food does The Big Salami serve?

Vegan food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of vegan cafe.

How much does it cost to eat at The Big Salami?

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

Does The Big Salami do takeaways?

Yes, takeaway is listed as available.

Are there vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes – the listing notes vegetarian options and vegan options.

How can I contact The Big Salami?

You can call +64 4 233 0333. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near The Big Salami?

The closest is Plimmerton Fish Supply (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near The Big Salami

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

Map of Plimmerton
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Plimmerton Taj 40 m
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Plimmerton Taj

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Kafe Oranje – Cafe food 70 m
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Kafe Oranje

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Thai

Thai Plimmerton

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The Jetty 1.2 km
Restaurant

The Jetty

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The Supply Room 1.2 km
Pub

The Supply Room

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Other vegan places nearby

Vegan in Porirua
NameAreaStatusDistance
Plimmerton Fish SupplyPlimmerton10 m
Plimmerton TajPlimmerton40 m
Kafe OranjePlimmerton70 m
The Co-OpWhitby4.6 km
Whitby TajWhitby4.6 km
Greedy & Co.Porirua5.4 km