Boring® Questions, Interesting Answers

We recently sat down with Luke from Wise Boys to talk plant-based menu items over a vegan shake (two straws).

Luke is the co-founder of Wise Boys, the plant-based burger place in Auckland that’s popular with vegans, flexitarians and everyone else. The Wise Boys team have been nice enough to include Boring in their vegan shakes since ages ago.

Hello Luke, how are you?

Kia ora, I’m great. Although I’m a bit pooped from looking after my two babies (Wise Boys and a one year old human).

Boring has plenty in common with Wise Boys; a shared love of Planet Earth and a focus on sustainability to name two things. When did you know plant-based burgers were in your future?

Realising that what we eat can make such a difference, but having absolutely zero hospitality experience leaves you with only a few options… We thought making delicious vege burgers can’t be that hard. We were very wrong, but turns out naiveté and a bit of a resilience can get you a long way.

Your sauces are a hit, the vegan burger sauce a personal favourite. What’s next on the cards for Wise Boys?

We’re keen to keep making vegan food more enjoyable and accessible. So more burgers, some new interesting sides, and more spots around the country is the plan.

Ok, quickfire round. Describe your perfect sandwich.

Sourdough, avo, tomato, smoky mustard. Boom.

What food combination should be illegal?

Potatoes in just about any form are my favourite food, but I’ve never been able to get on board with potato topped pies – they’re a travesty!

What podcast are you listening to at the moment?

I’m on a strict music-only diet.

Sum up Wise Boys in three words.

Meaningful, fun and yum.

Thanks, Luke. Nice to chat.

You can experience a Wise Boys burger and shake from one of their three locations in Grey Lynn, Commercial Bay and Henderson in Auckland, or pick up one of their delicious sauces from your local supermarket or online here.