Been quite a lot for just a hot chocolate or coffee. Have never had the food, but the drinks were always good. Nice cosy atmosphere and right in town.
A good place for grabbing some warm items for drinking in a really cold morning. Coffee, not mellow but acceptable, but $ 5 for a medium size, it's expensive personally. Vegetable scone, a big size but only $4.5 very satisfied with it. Good service.
We had the big vege breakfast and homemade muesli. The vege breakfast is a large hearty meal; good for big appetites. The pesto was delicious, however the ciabatta was placed underneath everything else and got soggy - It was left uneaten. The homemade muesli was nutty and I will definitely try to recreate it at home.
Great atmosphere with both upstairs and downstate dining. Enjoyed a delicious eggs Benedict served on ciabatta bread! Lovely service felt very welcome.
I have been going to the governor's a lot since starting uni and only once have I ever had to wait very long for my food, on that day it was massively busy and they were warning the customers of the wait time which was wonderful of them. The service has always been good and the food better the staff never hesitate to fix an order if they make a mistake (which has only happened once in the approx 25 times I've been there) the coffee is amazing and the food is fresh and flavour full. I was absolutely shocked at the ratings others have been giving it because I have never had a bad experience there at all.
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Have been going to the Governor's Cafe now for the first semester of Uni at the University of Otago. At first, I tried the other breakfast place "Capers" just down the street...needless to say it was WAY to expensive for the quality of the food. Capers is just what I like to call a "Nike Store"...it prices everything higher because it has a name that is well-known and popular, though the food may not be.
Anyways, Governor's Cafe was recently brought under new management by a real nice guy from the states. Being from the states myself I first went into here because it has the best filter coffee you can find in Dunedin. Perfectly roasted and well made. Also, the Eggs Benny were absolutely amazing, well made and beautifully presented. The pancakes are better than Capers and the fries are bomb as well. This is the spot in Dunedin for awesome breakfast/lunch and a great atmosphere.
There is only one thing I have to say that is negative. On Saturdays there is a woman who works behind the counter who is rude, very rude. I have been a waiter/busser/runner in many restaurants and every time I interact with her I am met with a wind of rudeness. Came in last Saturday 24/5/2014 and was coming in for my weekly filter coffee...before I took my hat off I was told very rudely and in a raised voice with the waiving of her hand "Kitchen is closed, sorry" from in the kitchen. I responded kindly saying I was just here for coffee and she rolled her eyes and sent a nice young boy to take my order. This is my only complaint with Governor's, she is mean, rude and does not belong in the service industry if hospitality is not her forte. Never once has she been helpful or courteous.
However, everyone else at Governor's Cafe is sweet, genuine and loves where they work. Keep it up, you hands down have been my best dining experience on George Street.
Bravo! Keep that great food coming!
I daily have a coffee at Gov's. I have been doing so for the past 2 years and have been going there for over 20 years as I work around there. A lot of things have changed but the team there now are really polished, the coffee nice and hot and the service has that personal touch which is missing from a lot of places. All walks of life come in there and you can really relax. The scones and toasted cheese rolls are my favorite but all their food is nice. Its just a really cool Kiwi place and you feel 'at home' and not rushed out the door.
For the past few years my 5 friends and I have been breakfasting at Governors one morning per week plus I buy my lunch here on a regular basis. The service is excellent and the food great. All of the staff are very friendly and pleasant. I have been a customer of Governors since 1970 and thoroughly enjoy the laid back atmosphere of the cafe.
I have been a regular customer of the Governors since the days of the Rickshaw (i.e. pre-Govs) and find it unique. It has managed to retain its identity while keeping up with modern trends. It succeeds because it is what it is and does what it does excellently. I have seen staff and owners come and go and for a cafe to survive for over 40 years has to mean it has something special; woe betide it if anyone tries to make it like everywhere else. The current owner is certainly modifying it to suit his needs and I just hope he doesn't go too far. The current staff are among the best, from Erica's cheerfulness to Sarah's phantastic bacon toasted sandwiches, no one else does anything like it. I suspect the moaners expect the routine everywhere-the-same-as-everywhere-else brigade. The Governors is different and it's special! Vive la difference!
Love the gingerbread latte! We ordered wedges and got a nice bowl full with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce on the side. The menu is comprehensive and has gluten-free options (as well as gluten free options in the cabinet). Will be going back in future!
After reading some whinney reviews I am so confused.
The staff a awesome, friendly and even serenade their customers where required (Yeah! for the gorgeous staff). They make great coffee and deliver with a smile. Mostly they even remember what I want before I have even asked for it.
Probably better to avoid the lunch break as the poor staff are super busy and there are not enough tables. Apart from that you should all go check it out
Weekday morning calls for coffee at Governors give me more than just a great caffeine fix.It may not be all glass and stainless steel, but friendly and engaging staff are like a blast of morning sunlight. Thanks Suz, Olivia and Sarah. Then there are the fabulous muffins! See you tomorrow.
Rob
I have been travelling New Zealand for 3 months and was a daily costumer at my stay in Dunedin. a friend recommended it and i was not disappointed. within a few visits, i had the feeling to belong to a big family. I was always welcomed, had a little chat with the staff about this and that and was informed about specials or food I should try, and the food was always great. When I had to leave the staff and manager even helped me with my travel plans.
I recommend it to all my friends going to New Zealand to have breakfast there.
I have been a "loyal customer" to Governors for 7 years (since the owner was Tim). It is fair to say that they are usually friendly and the food and the coffee are just great (and the cashier girls are gorgeous).
Highly recommended.
I went here after a friend recommended it and was not disappointed! The service was friendly, and the food was great!
I had the Bacon Eggs Benedict which was delicious and very filling, with just the right amount of sauce! My friend had the Chicken Salad which she said was good too! (I'm not a salad person myself hahaha)
The drinks were great too! :) I definitely suggest trying an Iced Chocolate!
We live near Governors and decided to pop in for lunch today.
I had the Moroccan Lamb burger and my girlfriend had the chicken and bacon wrap.
The burger was very good. A nice blend of flavours and textures and about the right size for a light lunch meal.
My girlfriend also enjoyed her wrap. She thought it would be even better if they'd warmed the wrap before serving. The fillings were warm but the wrap itself was cold to the touch.
They also use 'chicken tenders' in the wrap. Seems a little strange to use frozen, processed food in otherwise fresh and tasty ingredients. If they used cooked, shredded chicken it would be much better.
Staff were very friendly and food arrived promptly. Nice atmosphere and a good spot for people watching. Would be nice if they played a little more downbeat, chill music to suit the cafe atmosphere - there's only so much Whitney Houston and Robbie Williams you want to hear when eating your lunch.
Went to this cafe and experienced a relaxed atmosphere with good food and good coffee. The place was relatively full when we arrived but the food still came out swiftly and tasted great! The Iced Mocha was particularly delicious. All of the staff working were friendly and polite, I will definitely be returning to try out something else on the menu.
I go to Governors for a cooked breakfast most weeks because the food tastes really nice and comes in good sized portions. They have really friendly staff, delicious coffee and a warm inviting astmosphere especially on grey Dunedin days.
This cafe was one of the few breakfast places that open at 7am. It was nice and quiet on Saturday morning. Loved the old school vibes. Friendly staffs and hearty breakfast. Bacons Bananas pancakes was very yummy.
Nice coffee and great food, though not much variety of selection for cabin food this time. A nice atmosphere to enjoy a quick coffee.
The Fried chicken pancakes are a hit every time!Fried chicken, pancakes, siracha, maple syrup with an egg. Such an epic combo of flavours.
Staff are always cool and friendly!
What a fantastic cafe. Service when good were great, the upstairs room and playroom are so family friendly. If you need a venue for a get together or just want some great food and coffee... Make sure you visit this gem in Dunedin.
We had a very nice lunch, there options to order using a QR code or standard, the staff were pleasant and efficient. The milk shake was divine 😋
Really nice place for brekkie: I got a cappuccino which for once was a real one not a latte! Nice dense froth on top of a long black with a cloud of milk. I would suggest to get a unsweetened soy milk that would be even better. For brekkie as I am GF I had just berries and yogurt with some chopped nuts, well perfect, as no sugar added, you can put your own if you like when it is sweet or none as I did. My friends got the pancakes and she was really happy with. Regarding the prices, probably on the average. We sat inside because of the car rush in the morning but out would be nice as well. :)
Friendly service and easy to order off menu. Great coffee and toasties were sooo good! Nice space to enjoy lunch thank you 😊
10/10 breakfast, and amazing coffee! Black pudding too!!
Hospitality was brilliant , wait staff are polite , friendly 😀, meal was so tasty, very very filling , recommended to everyone and anyone , atmosphere is kind warm and relaxing, loved the board of moments, can't change previous times
Greeted with a smile and a chat which was nice
Very friendly staff and helpful
Food was amazing! Had eggs Benedict with a hot chocolate and was perfect!!!
Thanks team <3
We asked if they had BLTs and they didn’t have them on the menu but the chef heard and said I can make you one! Amazing service, highly recommend
Great coffee and baked goods (the lemon slice just melts in your mouth) and a cool quirky interior, free wi-fi and nice quiet atmosphere - this was a great place to sit and work for an hour, would recommend!
Love this place. We went for a Mum and Daughter date and pancakes. Food was delicious, coffee is always good, the giant squiggle tops are amazing, the loaded wedges are the perfect comfort food. My only problem was I couldn't eat it all. I tried though.
Went in for a hot chocolate and scone. On Mondays and Tuesdays you can get a regular drink and a muffin or scone for just $7. Had we been able to stay longer we would have tried the pancakes. The food in the cabinet looked good too. I loved looking at the services that people had drawn. If you do one you go in the lucky draw for a $25 voucher at The Governor's Cafe.
One of my favourite breakfast spots. Great for families with young kids. Food is yummy and price point is very reasonable.
Delicious food, lovely staff and the play area is great! Kept my two year old well entertained and he demolished his pancakes, I didn’t get a look in!
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