Location: Dunedin
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Best Cafe restaurants nearby. Discover the best Cafe food in Dunedin. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Cafe restaurants near you.. Rare yellow-eyed penguins, fur seals and the world's only mainland albatross colony share residence in Dunedin, New Zealand's oldest city. When you're not watching wildlife, this South Island Otago Coast town also boasts impressive historic architecture from its days as a gold-rush mecca. Visit the 1906 Flemish Renaissance railway station or the country's largest center of higher learning, which resembles Glasgow University, thanks to the area's early Scottish settlers.
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10. Ballroom Cafe at Larnach Castle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By Acineto
Stopped by the ballroom cafe for a quick snack after touring the castle. The room is attached to the side of the castle and has multiple entrances. We went through from the side of the castle through the large wooden doors. The room itself was quite large and spacious. It had quite a few fireplaces going so it had quite a nice atmosphere.We just went for some sweets in the cabinet. We had the marshmallow slice, frangipane tart, and caramel slice. They were ok. They did have hot food options available.
9. Nova
Overall Ratings
4 based on 698 reviews
Established in 1995, Nova is a relaxed spacious cafe by day and restaurant by night offering exquisite modern cuisine with seasonal menus using local food suppliers. Pop in for breakfast, grab a coffee or catch up with friends over lunch or dinner. Nova i
Reviewed By LawrieGibbons
Used to be one of our favourite cafes, but this last visit was a total let down, before arriving for dinner had checked website and liked the look of some dishes on their âAll Day Menuâ. On arrival was told quite bluntly they had stopped their âAll Day Menuâ some months before, staff attitude to diners was appalling, no smiles, little service, boss must be grumpy, ordered Rissotto and local Fish n Chips, Rissotto was over cooked and almost inedible, coleslaw in Fish dish had no dressing and was brown like it was some days old, will not be back, sad to see such unresponsive staff and boss.
8. Starfish Cafe and Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 378 reviews
We are the Locals by the Sea, serving up seasonal fresh food catering to all dietary needs with our All-day Breakfast menu; Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan options . We love good coffee!! And have the biggest cabinet in Dunedin serving up freshly made muff
Reviewed By apteryx055
Really enjoyed brunch here one Sunday. The Starfish stack and smashed avocado were great, and the coffee good too. Service surprisingly quick given how popular it was. Would recommend this for brunch or other meal.
7. The Kitchen Table Cafe and Bake
Overall Ratings
4 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By Wal M
We had breakfast at the âKitchen Table Cafe & Bakeâ the 2 days we wete in Dunedin. All 4 of us hadsomething different. All of us loved it. We even took some freshly baked Cheese Scone for later on. All very nice and fresh.Nice atmosphere as well. Service is promt and friendly.Highly recommended.
6. Vogel St Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 343 reviews
Dunedin's coolest destination Cafe in the heart of the historic Warehouse Precinct. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 7.30 am - 3 pm, Saturday 8.30 am - 4 pm, Sunday 8.30 am - 4 pm.
Reviewed By NZTraveller20
Visited here on a rainy Dunedin morning. The fire was lit and there was a nice ambiance. The place is quite eclectic in it's decor but welcoming. The coffee was great as were our meals - eggs benedict with bacon and mushrooms with rocket, parmesan and thyme butter. The portions were generous and the flavours really good. They also have cabinet food including muffins and huge scones and offer wood fire pizzas in the evening. Would definitely recommend - the meals came out promptly and the service was good
5. The Good Earth Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 271 reviews
Reviewed By Marque01
I came upon this delightful cafe while out for an early morning walk near the university, on a visit to Dunedin. It has a charming, bright interior and great decor with plenty of comfortable seating. Staff are welcoming and attentive. There is an excellent range of delectable cabinet options, utilising mainly organic foods where possible, and caters very well for those with GF, LF or other specific dietary requirements. The menu offers a superb range of choices to appeal to most palates. The fair trade coffee has excellent flavour and is prepared by a skilled barista.
4. No.7 Balmac
Overall Ratings
4 based on 323 reviews
Dunedin's best kept secret eatery! We a have strong focus on sustainability, have small batch beers on tap, and a wine list of organic and biodynamic local wines. Delicious carefully prepared delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner available 7 days and 6 ni
Reviewed By Shiri_Sh_10
Very nice place with a warm atmosphere. Mashroom soup of the day was very good . Fish of the day was Salmon which was just excellent.
3. Best Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 414 reviews
Established in 1932 the Best Cafe is a Dunedin icon. It has been through World War II and the Great Depression and has changed very little over the last 85 years it has been trading. I am very lucky to be running a restaurant that was originally started b
Reviewed By Styly_Girl
Got a dozen oysters, fries and coleslaw plus coke for $53. Also served with a slice of bread and butter and homemade. Tartare sauce. The oysters were ok, not juicy but ok. The oysters and fries were quite dry. The housemade coleslaw was oniony. The tartare sauce a bit bland. The oysters are $49.50 per dozen or $29 a half dozen. The place is bright and clean. The service is top notch.
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2. The Perc Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 497 reviews
Reviewed By Simon_B651
This place manages to be both cool and homely at the same time, with lovely bagels and gorgeous homemade cakes, and in one of the nicer parts of town. Very nice.
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1. Ironic Cafe and Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 989 reviews
**WINNER NZ CAFE OF THE YEAR 2014/2015** OUR FOOD IS FRESH, MODERN AND INNOVATIVE. We source most of our ingredients locally and also use our neighbours at the Otago Farmers Market, Evansdale Cheese, Cairnmuir Central Otago olive oil & fresh fruit & veget
Reviewed By RoslynP64
Ironic is a very convenient, centrally located cafe, that has a good menu, and Thursday to Sunday has gluten free savoury scones on offer. They also do a lovely gluten free berry and coconut cake. The coffee is wonderful, as are the staff. It is located opposite the magnificent historic train station and I would definitely recommend a visit here.
