12 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Can't get enough of this place, superb food and great staff. I've had to up my rating to 5 stars as I think Riah and her team have really improved..."
Juan Gaspar
"Awesome yummy food from full menu, to the biggest scones I’ve ever seen ! Great Coffee..."
Karen J Hodge
"Amazing staff and amazing food! We went when it was super busy and the staff set the right expectations for a really enjoyable..."
Brie Daniels
"Our breakfast was absolutely delicious! We had The Works, granola & eggs Benedict.. . Can't wait to come back..."
Alana Hodges
"What an awesome place to have breakfast, the whole family loved it. Coffee was amazing..."
Megan Denison
"Great ambiance, food and staff. Great place to meet friends or even eating alone. Will be back when next in Dunedin...."
Jackie Turner-O'Rourke
"Beautiful place with lovely staff and divine food. Best hot chocolate I've ever had! Polenta fries to die for. I went four times in two days,..."
Holly Malcolm
"Bit delayed sorry, but wanted to say HUGE thank you to Riah and the team for a fabulous weekend 20th birthday lunch for my son a few weeks ago. ..."
Emma Kay
"Food 4/5Ambiance 4/5Service 4/5 Busy little place on a Sunday morning. Had a hipster and industrial feel to restaurant. Large array..."
Jho Meets Food
"Good variety of gf meals which was mean cos it’s annoying when places don’t. Dec coffee rated that and thanks for the almond milk option as..."
Graceb
"Went for breakfast and sat upstairs - everything was excellent - had the iron pan omelette - is was piping hot, filled with potato. mushrooms, and..."
Kirti Malhotra
"Before i visited Dunedin, I’ve heard about Vogel’s Street Kitchen and it was literally my first stop after I landed there in the morning. The..."
Annie Ren
"Friendly service and great atmosphere at the Vogel St Kitchen. Great pizzas which are reasonably priced. Second time here in a couple of years and..."
Tim
"Very good food here. Friendly staff with fast service. The wood fired pizzas are incredible even the vegetarian one was amazing so full of flavour..."
Bean
"Nice cafe with a energetic vibe to it. The sandwiches are great and the pizzas looked fantastic. Slightly limited menu but for what the place..."
Matthew Wallis
"Overall rating: 8/10we ordered: the Eggs Benedict $21.50 and Brown Sugar Buttermilk Waffles $18.50. Both were top notch and would highly..."
Susie Kwon
"Pulled pork sandwich was amazing. On a separate occasion we had a very nice family brunch as well. Coffee has been good each time. Kids have plenty..."
Alex Borland
"Beautiful set up, great staff and a very welcoming atmosphere. The food (on both occasions) exceeded my expectations. Would go back in a heart beat...."
Fuatino Heath
"I live in Auckland these days and believed we have the jump on great eateries. How wrong was I. I'm pleased to say that Vogel Street Kitchen exceeded..."
Kevin Morgan
"Took the family here for pizza and drinks. Nice venue and toys for the kids. Drinks were pricey the pizza was good - simple clean tasty flavours...."
Kim Brash
"We came here the first time , but having to wait 40 mins with kids was too long. 2nd time we phoned ahead & booked a table. We knew what we wanted..."
Marie
"Amazing place with great food and coffee. We had brunch here three times while visiting Dunedin for a week and it was our favorite place. It is..."
David
"The food here is exceptional! Nothing extravagant. The combination of flavours in the dishes are simple and spot on! We had the creamy mushroom soup,..."
Preeta Chitre
"Like other reviewers have mentioned, this place has a funky vibe with great decor! I've come here for breakfast and lunch before but I'm yet to come..."
Willow
"My 1st experience was good, all my friends that have been there before my hubby & I said they have a good food & funky atmosphere :) I enjoyed their..."
Caroline
"In one word...funky! Popped in for breakfast after being recommended this as a great place and it lived up to the hype. Food was delicious..."
RaeRae
"Had dinner here a few weeks back. they had massive booking so sat in a little table in the corner. friend and i shared pizza and polenta chips which..."
Mueslilo
"Had a birthday brunch for nana here. Luckily had reserved a table... Very busy and noisy. Was seated on the first table when you walk in but did..."
Melanie Kolman
"Had breakfast from here, portion size of the food is comparitively bigger. Food was good too. Service and atmosphere offers a great ambiance for..."
Saravan Kumar
"Wow, what a feast I had!
Their Fries are cooked to a perfection crunch! The Aoli is delicious and the mocha was spectacular! I do recommend stopping..."
Belinda Skelton
"Big fan of the pulled beef brisket! The portion sizes are hugeeeee. Meat is well seasoned and literally falls apart at the touch.
Not a big fan of..."
Upashna Naicker
"Good food indeed. Soup of the day was done nicely but tasted a little too sweet for me. The good side is that the soup was gluten and dairy free...."
Hanajan
"Wonderfull food,and venue to share with family and favs. Great coffee. Will be visiting..."
Jocelyn Burrell
"Visiting from Canada and my daughter insisted we eat at Voguls. It was absolutely wonderful. The ambiance was refreshing and the food was so amazing...."
Anna Persson
"Was looking for a local spot to stop for brunch and came across Vogel st kitchen. What a wonderful place to sit and have a meal! Food was amazing..."
Damon Ashworth
"So happy we made a pit stop here! My husband I travelled NZ back in February with our little baby- our server Megan was absolutely wonderful! So..."
K C
"Industrial charme,,good food but only breakfast and lunch..closes at..."
S W
"My first time visiting. Loved the vibe - food and service was outstanding. I ordered the breakfast stack and it was delicious. Saw a lot of the wood..."
Delwyn Pauling
"Always love their seafood chowder, brisket burger and mocha..."
Jenny Lee
"Loved the atmosphere, lovely old building and nice big tables. Coffee was decent and good breakfast options. Note: it's one bill for one table so..."
Tori Milligan
"Booked this place for brunch on the recommendation of my Dunedinite cousin, and it was even better than she told me it would be. I needed a table of..."
Melissa Curry
"Vogel St Kitchen was the place we had breakfast. The atmosphere inside is nicely decorated and gives off a warm and cozy feeling. The food there was..."
Baka Ramen
"Absolutely loved this gem!
Great staff, coffee, big generous portions! The menu will satisfy kids or hangover ones 😁.
And the whole space is so..."
Linda A.
"We were not told when told we were upstairs that we had to come back down stairs to order, only when we asked were we told this. Communication would..."
"Absolutely brilliant place to take friends and family staff are super friendly and polite great atmosphere the food was absolutely amazing
Catered..."
stephen m (bigsteviem)
"Sadly, son, Harry had to stay home. He got Covid for his birthday. But although we had to cancel dinner I picked up the cake and delivered to the..."
Ann Woolliams
"Nice place, food was tasty but portions were a little small, typical of higher end food venues.
2 or more courses would be recommended.
Three adults..."
NZPumpkin1
"Great food and atmosphere, local cuisine with a very refreshing mediterranean influence.
Waiters were super nice, but it would have been great if..."
Ofer Ben Shalom
"Loved this place! So so pretty with nice staff.. And the best chocolate chip cookie.
The menu is (finally) different that other cafes, so you can try..."
Linda A.
"What a lovely place to meet and socialise. We had a lunch booking and the service and food were both so good that we forgot we are only in Dunedin...."
Royal Reed
"The liver pate paired with fragrant charred sourdough was the highlight of our meal. The proteins were cooked well and tender. However, the amount..."
Ee Hui
"A lovely spot for a quiet catch-up or a large group. There’s downstairs seating as well, with option of outdoor/garden tables.
One of the best..."
Cynthia MacQuarrie
"Really loved this place. From the awesome decor & ambience. Super friendly staff. Yummy cocktails & even more yummy food! The dessert really was to..."
ruby Oakley
"Very friendly and helpful service. Sadly on the day we went they seemed to be out of a lot of menu items like the fish of the day etc, but the food..."
Quinn Garner
"No 7 Balmac was brilliant! We loved all of our dishes and had a lovely time. The staff were super friendly and the vibe was great. Definitely worth..."
Chris Lamb
"Honestly, I underestimated about Dunedin. I’m surprised how great restaurants and cafes the city has. No 7 Balmac is definitely five stars for..."
Hitty
"Taste: 5/5
Price: $$$
Portions: medium
Atmosphere: 5/5
The house lemongrass soda was a bit disappointing, but besides that everything else was..."
Gabriel Waterson
"What's a hidden gem!
"The desserts were the best of Dunedin.", my mate said.
All foods were brilliant and surprised, great vibes. It was a bit..."
Rui Lau
"Phenomenal food, great taste and delicious coffee. Just the Mediterranean brekky was so small portion than expected but so very delicious.
They have..."
Hadil Eid Catherina
"We enjoyed the whole afternoon here immersing in the cozy ambiance. Sunshine filtered through the window pane behind me, time was so slow at that..."
Ada Wong
"Wow!!! One of the best grilled beef in my life. And also the dessert. I believe it still value for money. Portion is enough to be shared with ny..."
Ari Tristianto Wibowo
"Love this suburban eatery in Maori hill. Very cozy settings with lots of coaches, booths, bar leaners and tables. Well stocked bar with premium wines..."
"Have only just discovered this hidden gem and have returned 3 times in the past week. The Kitchen Table has a great vibe, matched with beautiful food..."
Sophie Gregg
"This place is so much cleaner than when it was Tangente. The food, particularly the bread, is very good, the staff very pleasant and prompt. I..."
Em
"Fabulous eggs Benny, lovely cabinet food. great coffee and fantastic service from these talented and passionate owner operators. Decor is inviting..."
Lydia Kerrigan
"Great place to meet and start your day with delicious food and probably the best service I have had in a restaurant for some time. Friendly competent..."
Alan Wright
"Lovely cafe with nice atmosphere.loved the big windows. No trouble finding an open table.
The menu is written on blackboard so I think it changes..."
Robina CM
"Ordered the Bagel with cream cheese and jam and it was delicious! I can't stop thinking about it! Also a citrus slice which was very nice and a..."
Megan Roberts
"The food is good, the coffee tasted alright, but presentation side can have some improvement.
Friendly staff and good customer service.
Don’t part..."
Johnny Zhao
"I came in for breakfast to takeaway, the service was awesome, The staff were so warm and friendly. The hot chocolate was one of the best I've had,..."
Rebecca Nettleton
"I've been waiting for a visit to here for three years. I love the high ceiling and the large windows. You can find so many cosy spaces within this..."
Ali
"Lovely cafe, super awesome quick service and delicious meal (halloumi on focaccia was so..."
Hannah Z
"Such a gorgeous cafe, the food is awesome even the freshly baked bread is to die for. Fresh flowers on tables is lovely & good music... will..."
Marlene
"Lovely cafe, delicious coffee and the brownie is amazing!! 💕 Very kid friendly as well - high chairs and children's..."
Janelle Stevenson
"Decent prices for Massive portions. All bread made in house. Focaccia was herby and delicious. Cabinet slices looked impressive..."
Myra Anderson
"Great little cafe and bakery just up the hill from The Octogon. Well worth a little walk as it's not far and the place is very cool. Great ambience..."
"The food surpassed our expectations, ordered "big breakfast" and it was delicious. Chicken tender wrap was okay. Coffee was stimulating. This cafe ..."
Saravan Kumar
"A very nice place for coffee and breakfast. Easy distance from where I was staying. I enjoy being upstairs and looking out their..."
Sindy Luu
"First impressions of Oaken are good but with room for improvement. Most of the tables are upstairs, so if you have trouble with these, you are..."
Margot Lemm
"Love their coffee and they have really good baristas during the week and weekends so it's consistent.
Prices are going up a bit like everywhere but..."
Karl Bartleet
"The muffin and coffee were very good.
The omelet I had was OK.
I would go back again....
Update: 05/08/23, Oaken is now 'My local'..."
Terry Monga
"We had a eggs Benedict with bacon and flat white this morning and it is delicious and the price is very cheap and reasonable compared to all other..."
MyLittleHustle
"I ended up getting their eggs on toast and asked if they were able to add bacon, but decided not to just due to price (not too bad, it’s just..."
Ian Thomas
"There were many options to eat breakfast that morning but I purposely chose one which was closer to University of Otago. This cafe was one street..."
Boon Loong Leo
"19-3-23
Had eggs bene with salmon for the first time...salmon was fresh and tasty, sadly the eggs were over cooked, there was little holindase on the..."
Kim Brash
"I tried out the new dinner menu. The grilled chicken breast was cooked perfectly and the mushroom sauce with it was delicious. The staff were..."
Skye Symmers
"A nice place to have breakfast with friendly staff and food. The avocado on toast was OK (just sliced avocado instead of smashed avo) and the toast..."
Raymond Goh
"It's on two floors. The ground floor has mostly outdoor with a couple of indoor tables. The second floor covers a large area with lots more more..."
Jacqui King
"Good good, good customer service, a great place to start your morning while in Dunedin. Highly..."
MW Goh
"Great food at ok prices, pictured from top to bottom is the scrambled eggs, French toast, and the oaken breakfast.
Service was friendly, though..."
Mason Griffiths
"Good meal,tasty burger..kinda would have preferred chicken breast over a processed patty but still..."
Mr Jordan
"Tried this place out for the first time during our weekly sojourn into town from up in the sticks. I was a bit confused at first walking in but the..."
David M
"Place was nice, atmosphere wise and so as the service. Food was good, decent size portions..."
"It’s always a good experience at the Good Oil Cafe. It was fully packed on a Sunday morning. But their service was vibrant and quick. We had..."
Rekha Nevatia
"Had a quickish stop here before a conference lecture for breakfast. They have quite a few items in the cabinet but the cinnamon roll wasn't there...."
Benedict Uy
"Very good food forgot to take pics as we were Meeting someone But we had the Big breakfast and the Salmon bagels both incredible and Well worth the..."
Bean
"The Good Oil Cafe (Dunedin) Overall rating: 8/10 😍we ordered: Tart from the cabinet $5 🍓& banana milkshake🍌 $6. Tart was yummy..."
Susie Kwon
"Visiting from Auckland & decided to have brunch based on Zomato reviews. Have to say it is one of the best French toast that I've had! Light and..."
Jenna
"Busy little place for good reason. Consistently good coffee and food. One of the best brunches I've had in town. Kid friendly is a bonus, if there's..."
Alex Borland
"Me and my best friend come here at least once a week for brunch and it has become a ritual!! We absolutely love it because the coffee is always spot..."
Geeny Moon
"Trendy cafe on George St. Three sections to sit at depending on your mood - the outside on the street, the bright inside near the counter and deemer..."
PleasantPeristalsis
"The bacon eggs benedict may have saved my life on Sunday morning after having such a killer hangover. Cannot thank you enough for pulling me through..."
Cheekychi
"In for coffee and food for 4. Place was busy and nearly always fill. Got a small table in the side room that hardly fitted all of us as a tight..."
Fav Four
"This place is yum yum and more yum I went late afternoon to avoid the lunchtime rush. Found a small corner to relax in and enjoy my muffin which was..."
Miss Persistant
"We tried the chicken and bacon burger and a citrus cake. The chicken was marinated well so it was really tasty, we loved it. The cake is quite sweet..."
Nina Susilo
"Scrambled Eggs - best I've ever had. Scrumptious muffins and best scrambled eggs I've ever had -- some secret..."
PGHfoodLOVERS
"On the rare occasion I manage to get up early, I treat myself to breakfast here once in a while. Along with Capers, the Good Oil is one of the better..."
Jason
"The Good Oil is the one cafe I religiously visit while in Dunedin. Every time I have been, it's always ridiculously busy, however staff remain..."
Amy Webb
"Great food, great coffee, very quick customer service, busy and lively would definitely return and..."
Sam Moorcock
"Have been here quite a few times - liked it so much i went there for birthday lunch etc. I like their coffee. My most recent visit they forgot my..."
Rachel
"Visited the good oil for lunch today..... SO SO impressed!! Had the best cafe experience of my life. coffee was to die for, cabinet food the best in..."
Hannah
"Great little cafe in Dunedin. I got a chicken salad which arrived at my table only 2 minutes after I ordered despite it being bust. It had quite a..."
Olivia Guthrie
"This is my favourite cafe with food in Dunedin.It's always got a nice buzz and the staff are busy and attentive and friendly. Great coffee and..."
Kate
"We have our weekly meeting at Good Oil. The service is good, coffee is above average and it is always quite busy. Their meals are what you'd expect..."
Howard
"Definitely consistently great, I have had both breakfasts and lunches at Good Oil, always go there when in Dunedin, great food, great service and..."
Wendy
"Some of the best cafe food in town - always consistent, reasonably priced and good selection. The cinnamon swirls are particularly delicious!..."
Pam
"One of the best cafes in all of Dunedin. Awesome food, really good coffee from La Marzocco machine, & they always have a great barista.. 2 thumbs..."
Sian Anderson
"Great place to go for a coffee or a light..."
Matt
"Very lovely team on duty, friendly and helpful.
Very pleasant chicken, apple and almond salad.
Excellent..."
Ms_Eternal _Traveller.
"Really good all round. I definitely recommend this..."
Joanne Hosie
"Love this place! Eating an amazing cheese scone and having a vanilla..."
Emily Sewell
"Savory muffins and coffee was great. Big breakfast and cinnamon scroll was..."
Saravan Kumar
"Highly recommended the bagel here!
It’s well-cooked, the bagel is very crispy and the strawberry jam and cream cheese perfectly fit together!
The..."
Elsa Hsu
"Really nice coffee! Oat milk mocha yum.
Berry Friand with vanilla yogurt was tasty as well. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff. I’d recommend this..."
Danielle henaghan
"Best coffee I've had in NZ. I always ask locals where to go and asked the road works guys wheres good and they all said this spot. Glad we got the..."
Artemis
"Had a quickish stop here before a conference lecture for breakfast. They have quite a few items in the cabinet but the cinnamon roll wasn't there...."
Benedict Uy
"Yes, they serve delicious coffee; and the pastries are heavenly. (I kept staring at the strawberry and white chocolate muffin I was eating to make..."
Robert Imrie
"Nice brekki at the café really nice people there, good cappuccino :) really frothy and unsweetened soy milk which is rare! I didn't really like the..."
Lucile Sanchez
"Excellent cup of coffee! Welcoming and friendly..."
Martin Hurst
"Average price, not expensive but the foods quality is great. I ordered Salmon Eggs Benedict, Cheese Roll and lemon cake. Will try the coffee and..."
Ari Tristianto Wibowo
"A cafe that I love to visit. Friendly staffs, good price and great taste. Will back next time to try other..."
Erika Astried
"Staff were so lovely & the food and coffee was absolutely delicious will definitely be coming back next time me and my partner are in Dunedin ❤️..."
Victoria Jade
"Had the absolute best ever Pork sausage roll in my life from the Good Oil. There coffee and friendly staff is amazing..."
Andre Du Preez
"Best coffee and fresh baking in town. ❤️
To name a few: Carrot cake, cinnamon scrolls, even mushroom soup to die for!..."
Merlin
"Had a delicious panini with a side salad here and it was really good value for money. Staff were friendly and upbeat which was..."
Holly Davies
"The kai here is finger licking delish. Portion sizes are on point, there is plenty of flavour and menu options. The staff are friendly and will..."
Haylee Te Whaiti
"Don’t let the latte art fool you… the flat white with soy was perfect and a good price. Loved..."
"🍴9/10🍴🎶8/10🎶💸5/10💸💗🌸🎀8/10🎀🌸💗Food was good, ordered an eggs benedict and a slice. Coffee..."
Brokeboieats
"I had a group of 30 come in for a work breakfast, and Sarah and the team were amazing. We pre-ordered with Sarah's help, and all the food came out in..."
Caitlin Bowie
"Early morning in Dunedin is a good time to get a park if you are in a hurry. The cafe was busy, usually a good sign, we were served quickly and all..."
Kirti Malhotra
"Wow... Where do I start apart from saying the food at this place is like a religious experience... If you want to go to heaven with out dieing.. This..."
Jonathan Towers
"Taste: 3.5/5Service: 5/5Price: 4/5 Location: 5/5Overall experience: 4/5Great welcoming from the staff, free wifi and..."
FoodieAsh
"Amazing brunch food and dreaming about the Curly fries can wake you up at night....such a crave. Anything with haloumi on ciabatta is heavenly. Would..."
Maria Chen
"A cute little cafe for breakfast, brunch or lunch. I love the design of the menu and the cosy but contemporary interior. I loved the selection..."
Lauren Douglas
"Been here a few times for brunch. The food is decently tasty and every component has been made with attention. Nothing too special however and not as..."
Claudia
"The coffee beans roasted perfectly so the coffe brew was smooth. The smashed avocado with tomato bit of salad and balsamic on grain toast just what I..."
Sungsam7
"Breaky for two on Saturday 29th August 2015.Nicely laid out cafe with big and small tables, colour, couches and nice general feel.I..."
Chris Beale
"Really relaxed cafe with a great personality portrayed through the decor, menu, food presentation. Friendly service, great good and definitely a..."
Lennie L
"Superb! Immediately fell in love with this place as soon as we walked in. Great deco, great atmosphere, great music. Staffs are very helpful and..."
Cupy Dee
"Very nice cafe. Breakfast was lovely with fresh food and not one bit was left on our..."
Jacquilyn Torrisi
"Lovely little cafe. Fresh, tasty coffee and some delicious cakes. Unique decor. Prompt and professional staff. Everything you want in a coffee..."
Peter
"Really nice atmosphere, cosy, nice decor and well set out, great coffee, cabinet food good, menu good but abit Repeative not much variety. Staff..."
Rebecca M Kruger
"Food was satisfying, but it didn't stand out as exceptional. Eventhough the cafe was very crowded, the staff was attentive. Overall it was a pleasant..."
Saravan Kumar
"Best way to start your morning with the cup of coffee at The Perc Cafe duendin
Love this cafe vibe, food and coffee
Staff friendly 😃
Highly..."
Navjot Sidhu
"Chilled but busy cafe in Dunedin CBD.
Good value for money on food, coffee was good, open on Sunday since early morning.
Food was delivered fast..."
Gab Ruiz
"Great spot for a lunch, good choice, lovely staff, family friendly. Our coffees were slightly overworked, too much frothing & not enough heating, a..."
Elena Byzova
"A really nice cafe. Food is very tasty and they have healthy options, and also gluten free options. The coffee was really good too. It is very..."
Diego Leonardo
"Lovely staff and amazing food and..."
molly stephenson
"We had excellent coffee and desserts, and everything else looked great too. Friendly service. I'd highly recommend for light lunch or afternoon..."
Greg Sievert
"Lovely breakfast, staff are friendly got a free flat white which was a nice surprise 🤣 eggs bene doesn't look like much but once you start you'll..."
Fatal Ohlson
"Pleasantly surprised by this wonderful Cafe. We’re visiting from California and Percy’s vibe is of a locals cafe: where locals gather to catch up..."
Cristina Weir
"Had a nice breakfast here, great flavours good portion size. Coffee was great too.
Friendly staff and good service.
Online pricing was out of date..."
Key Man
"I've always like this place, the food and Coffee are quite outstanding.
I notice a couple of people have questioned the service, well look around..."
Phil Radford
"A kind, genuine and warm experience with top shelf food and coffee. A delight in every way. Thank-you for the experience - hospitality at its..."
Olivia Savia
"Nice place for a meal, blown away by the one breakfast and flat..."
Issac Heng
"I always come here for breakfast whenever I am in Dunedin. Consistently great service, delicious food and relaxed atmosphere. It can get quite busy..."
Alyce Humm
"Delicious menu food and big selection of yummy cabinet food as well. I had french toast with maple mascarpone, berry compote and bacon and my friend..."
"The burger was an absolute flavour bomb featuring tender chicken and crispy veges 🙌 The chilli mayo was delicious, and helped bring the whole..."
Helen
"This was out first visit since the new owners have taken over and the food did not disappoint. The refreshed menu had something for everyone. Four of..."
Kirti Malhotra
"Wonderful customer service, waitresses were lovely! Got to sit in an exclusive reserved area as a booking had just been cancelled so we were super..."
The Scarfoodie
"Brunch @starfish.cafe today and OMG did not fail to disappoint as usual. Service was a 10/10 coffees were perfect and didnt burn my mouth which is..."
Andrea Bungard
"Great spot out at St Claire’s beach. Busy cafe, friendly service and a great atmosphere. Good coffee!! We had the Starfish Stacks for breakfast-..."
Tim
"@starfishcafeOverall rating: 10/10 🔥We ordered: Dr Feelgood Trio 💪$23.50. So worth it because it came with poached eggs🥚 on..."
Susie Kwon
"What a nice place for breakfast! Would definitely recommend my friends and families to come here. The price isn’t too bad and the location is..."
FoodieAsh
"My go to. I ALWAYS order the shoestring fries and the iced coffee every time I go, I cannot get enough of them! I must try something new but i’m..."
Jourdyn
"Been twice for breakfast and food was great and service was quick. Great location by the water front so all and all a great spot for a coffee and..."
Brad Sherry
"Good ambiance but pricey and the juices and smoothies are atrocious, especially for $9. Wait can be long as place packs up in the weekend or on sunny..."
Suzieolssen
"We were looking for something a little bit delightful with some nice seafood for a early evening meal in St Clair. This appeared to fit the bill. ..."
Food And People
"This place is hard to rate. I'd recommend coming here for brunch and they have a good selection of takeaway cabinet food. 4.5 for that sort of thing...."
Alex Borland
"I went to the Starfish Cafe with a friend for brunch on a sunny Saturday. To say that the place was heaving would be an understatement but we..."
Austin
"Located right next to St Clair Beach, Starfish is always bustling with energy! I have been here on numerous occasions, usually to get away from North..."
Geeny Moon
"First time: We had breakfast early. Was ok food, coffee ok, daughter liked her smoothie. Nice place though we didnt feeel it was that clean on the..."
Kim Brash
"Outstanding food, group of boys in today and all served really quick and not one bad meal. Smashed avacado was fresh and eggs cooked perfect. Thanks..."
Ronald Blunt
"You will regularly find me at Starfish cafe sipping on a coconut milk mochaccino.The place is wonderful, cafe-styled food made with quality..."
Lukas Montecristo
"Beautiful food at a very nice location. Friendly staff that made the lunch an enjoyable experience. I have traveled a long way to get to this part of..."
Bill Ford
"I use to buy hot drinks from this place quite a lot whenever I was around the esplanade. Recently, I bought a delux hot chocolate and unfortunately..."
Eaterholic
"Great place to stop by, right next to the beach and easy to find carpark. We ordered creamy fish and shrimp chowder and kumara bacon and spring..."
CrazyCatLady_EmmaC
"I had the fish and prawn chowder which was delicious and served with nice bread. Good coffee as well. The atmosphere is also really fantastic, laid..."
Troy Tamakehu
"Starfish always provides nice food with a great vibe!. The breakfasts are amaze balls, try the breakfast stack.. its a winner. Love the renovations...."
LOVEFOOD
"We went for lunch to check out the new setup there. The line to order went super slowly however the food came out quite quickly once ordered. Nice..."
Emz
"Great coffee and love the..."
Charlotte Dunphy
"Me and my friend went here for lunch and enjoyed some really really delicious lunch!! Service was great too and the food came out in less than 10..."
Zara Morrison
"Starfish is the best for lunch, coffee and slice !!! Service great as usual. Friendly and helpful. I would however, like more vegetarian options..."
Joyce Stewart
"Nick the owner is probably the best barista in town and if he made coffee every day I'd be there more often. The location is superb next to the..."
Rueben Skipper
"Great experience love it, will be back great views on a sunny day and st Clair is a lovely place to visit. Kids loved the huge waves crashing on the..."
Helen Gyde
"This place is wonderful. Have tried their seafood chowder and thought it one of the best I have ever tasted. We regularly eat out and have travelled..."
Ben Fitchett
"Love starfish, The cakes and sweet treats are always sooo yummy looking that I can't resist!, coffee's great and it's our favourite brunch cafe..."
Lydia Kerrigan
"This is the best eatery and coffee in town at the moment, i love my morning cappuccino there and have eaten the chowder (the best in the world in my..."
Sarah
"Coffee excellent! Service excellent! We enjoyed our visit at StarFish, our food was fresh and tasty. The waitstaff went out of..."
Anna Hillier
"great evening meal. I had the fillet steak and my daughter the lamb shanks and both were first class. service excellent and cafe lovely and warm on a..."
Mark Marshall
"Went to starfish for a hungover breakfast on Sunday. As usual the food was amazing and the service quick and friendly. Love this place. Well done..."
Sarah
"I've only been here for lunch but it is always nice to sit outside in the sun with a beer and one of Starfish's delicious burgers. Yum Yum. The..."
Anna
"I eat out at least 2-3 times every week at numerous places due to my job, and I have just taken friends out tonight and had a fantastic meal, the..."
DJ
"I must say, like our first visit to Starfish; our second was not disappointing.Both the meal and the venue were enjoyable. The beef and the..."
Brenda
"OUTSTANDING!!I have a coffee at starfish every morning. It is always fantastic and the staff are outstanding!!They are also very good..."
Sophie Sullivan
"With the ongoing development of other cafes in the area we, as regular patrons of "Starfish", have tried the others and are very happy to stay with..."
Carole Anne Bezett
"We love to dine here or just have a coffee. Very Good menu and has always been a very nice meal.The staff are very pleasant and..."
Dot
"We live just round the corner from Starfish and often go there for a drink, but not often to eat. When we do go for a meal it is always excellent and..."
Graham
"My husband and I took our teenage sons there for dinner last night and all our meals were superb. One of the boys had the chicken burger and the..."
Dianne
"The friendly owners and staff of Starfish should be proud of the great food and atmosphere they create. There is a great selection of both blackboard..."
"Happy As Larry"
"I tried egg Benedict with fried chicken for breakfast . The combination of perfectly poached eggs, tender fried chicken, and creamy hollandaise sauce..."
Saravan Kumar
"Starfish is one of my favourite spots. Really nice coffee, delicious cheese scones, warm inside when it’s cold outside, great atmosphere and kind..."
Ethan Rayhorn
"Friendly and attentive service.
Smashed Avocado outstanding!! Others ordered Egg Benedict with Pork Belly and seemed very happy.
Overall..."
Scott Ingram
"Dined in for breakfast on a Thursday as part of FT at 8am. Was excited to see a very comprehensive menu being offered so early in the morning, with a..."
Chris P
"Ordered the fish n chips, eggs Benedict with fried schicken, and Berry smoothie. Fish was delicious, with crunchy chips, seasoned beautifully. Fried..."
Megan Roberts
"Excellent and attentive service here . Really good Japanese pancake - great coffee too. Highly recommend going..."
Sansjait Beaschede
"Wonderful customer service, waitresses were lovely! Got to sit in an exclusive reserved area as a booking had just been cancelled so we were super..."
Rosie
"Everything was next level delicious, coffee was spot on and lovely friendly staff. Will definitely be returning. We went for brunch and it was..."
Bonnie Mager
"Had the fried chicken waffle, it was delicious. Staff friendly, cafe was super busy on a public holiday so lucky to get a seat. This place has..."
Ali
"Really good service, friendly staff and great breakfast. We ordered Eggs Benedict - one with salmon and another with streaky bacon, both were..."
Adarsh Malik (Addy)
"Simple resturant with amazing food, great atmosphere & amazing..."
Kaharti Devi
"Delicious food. These people know how to cook! The chicken and beef tacos were amazing! Chicken were my favourite. Definitely recommend trying out..."
Kathryn Hallsworth
"Good portion and flavour for the dishes. Presentation are extremely beautiful. Thank you for the great service and cocktails as..."
蘇翔
"This place is elegant with an awesome vibe. We went for breakfast and the food was amazing. Well prepared, delicious dishes, beautiful presentation...."
Quynh Nga
"Great restaurant for families and couples alike. We headed in on a Saturday evening without a booking and there were two tables available around 6pm,..."
Andrew Humphries
"Beautiful breakfast this morning. The place was packed. No space was unused and unfortunately it was elbow to elbow, a little bit too tightly for..."
Ronny Hayes
"I always enjoy stopping in at Starfish, they do great food, with great service. And (esp if you're upstairs) great atmosphere and view. It's always a..."
Rosemary Richards
"First place open 👐 for good coffee and great breaky. Just a great local, friendly staff in an amazing morning 🌞 location 📍 5 ✨..."
"What a way to start our day, the pancakes are truly famous and worth every penny. Fluffy and thick, the flavours on them were so good. We ordered the..."
Timothy Sim
"Brilliant breakfasts. Serve gluten-free options for coeliac patients as well. Great to bring kids but too crowded if you have infants. Very popular..."
Sahaab Akbar
"Good place to go for a meal during the day, famous for their pancakes which are always really good. I felt like something savoury today and got the..."
Andrea Bungard
"Incredibly amazing and enormously large pancakes are their specialty. They make those big pancakes for giant's breakfast or brunch. Their other menu..."
Ehsan Ullah
"Delicious and fluffy gourmet pancakes with massive student discount (2 for 1 with a ‘radio one’ card). The staff were friendly and the cafe was..."
Emily Martin
"Great place to brunch. The works had everything I would want in a hearty breakfast. Coffee was excellent. The wait was minimal even though it was..."
Benjamin Wu
"Capers is probably one of the best cafes in Central Dunedin! It’s spacious and the staff are welcoming. There’s a wide variety of food and drinks..."
Caitlin Golightly
"The food here was all amazing! It was fast service and low prices. The have everything from wrap's to milk shakes with all different kinds of..."
Dr. Fixit
"A really nice cafe to enjoy all day breakfasts. Pancakes are quite fluffy, really enjoyable. View of the church across the..."
Kevin Cheng
"Large servings. Spent my birthday breakfast here and got a little surprise on my pancakes. So sweet and friendly..."
Lamb Fry with Bacon Strips Cooked with Peppercorns
Pasta
Eggs on Toast
Whitebait Fritter
Salad
Buttermilk Pancakes
Blue Cod Large Serving
Cakes
Oyster
Brunch Stack
Salmon
Side of Fries
Nachos
Lamb
Filet Mignon
Cheeseburger
Burger
Pesto
Chowder
Sit down
New Zealand
Café
Contemporary
Healthy
European
Street Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
After-hours
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Went here for lunch with a large group of people, the staff were lovely and the meals were great and came out very fast. They made a special vegan..."
Joanne Wright
"Wonderful, quick & efficient service on the night of an AB game. Special treatment for Aussies wanting fresh oysters, so generous of staff & chef....."
Mel Savill McLeod
"The best cooked pork I'd ever had! Hubby loved his bluff oysters, chips & fish! Very friendly staff & a great atmosphere - we will be back, even just..."
Emma Brandso
"After spending five months in New Zealand and having to return to the US, we chose to spend our last weekend in Dunedin. Ironic Cafe was a wise..."
Steven Newman
"A great find. My oyster and blue cod salad and chips meal was great. Best oysters I've had in a while. Will come back next time I'm in town to try..."
John Kemna
"Our waiter was absolutely great. Food de'lish. Lovely..."
Leonie Odendaal Richardson
"Thoroughly recommend the Harbourfeast and a glass of mulled wine ......"
Lauren McConville
"Lovely food, nice presentation, quick service and a delightful..."
Raewyn Loughrey
"We held yet another family function at this cafe last weekend. Great food and wine on offer, and excellent and friendly service from the staff...."
Heather McConnell
"Nice entree and nice dessert!
The Thai curry was unfortunately not Thai curry but bland coconut milk. Look like the curry was forgotten 😂 pumpkin..."
Jay Park
"We all gathered at Ironic after a Funeral. The service was epic and the food was so tasty and yummy; presented beautifully. My salmon roulade was..."
Rouyden TM Lake
"We went on Mother's day for lunch. A busy day with heavy bookings due to graduation 🎓 and Mother's day. Staff were friendly and when we arrived..."
Allison Booth
"Had the Korean Chicken burger and chips. it was OK as a burger but definitely not worth the price at 26 dollars. Especially when cableways does a..."
Aaron Morahan
"What an amazing dinner we had last night at Ironic! Every single meal was incredible (especially the cauliflower entree, lamb and chicken mains and..."
Elaine Neill
"Awesome dinner! Party of 6 on a quiet Saturday night. Delicious food and the service from Charlotte was brilliant. A dining experience worth the..."
Katrina Smith (Kat)
"Awesome place, can see why it is one ofthe best cafes in the country. Their service is excellent and menu has something for everyone. Their dinner..."
Damian Hancock
"Truly lovely time! We were a large group, but food arrived promptly (rosti is to die for!) And the staff were..."
Jean McKinnon
"Bright and airy with lots of windows around and above. Two sofas by a fireplace and padded seating along one wall complement the 20 or so wooden..."
Robert Imrie
"Lovely cafe, good coffee, and delicious breakfast. Had the famous breakfast stack, great choice even if you are on a diet: vegie, egg, healthy fat..."
Icy Guo
"Delicious food! They were really busy, but the wait wasn't long at all and the team were in good spirits despite being rushed off their..."
Andy Creighton
"A great place to grab a coffee and settle in for a good chat. I've been here for breakfast (past visit and excellent) but the last visit was for a..."
Ann De Krey
"Went there for lunch, food was very “meh,” meaning, for the price, the food didn’t have the “wow” you might expect, though it might just be..."
Nath Sirisaowaluk
"Tasty brunch and great coffee. Took quite a bit of time to get served because they told us to "take a seat" and then focused exclusively on about 3..."
Greg P
"Service: Thanks for the great friendly service. We were a group of 3, one with gluten allergies, the other with dairy and egg allergies.
The staff..."
Marzia Della Corte
"No doubt the best cafe in Dunedin. Their coffee is addictive. Food is scrumptious. Ambience is vibrant. Kudos to Steve and his..."
Mayank Sahoo
"A good find away from the tourists. Busy place with award winning seafood chowder that was..."
"Very friendly staff great decor and atmosphere.
We had pizza and chips which were very..."
Linda Cutche
"Fab food and great atmosphere, a+..."
Christine Anderson
"Someone puked in the sink of one of the bathrooms but it was still cleaner than I'd ever seen, not a bad place, down stairs out door dj that..."
Giddeon Grant
"Everything there was amazing such a good place and wicked people, loved the pizzas 👌🏻👌🏻 definitely going..."
NotShlongEnough _
"Great little place for quick efficient friendly service and the pizzas are really good and..."
shaun mccammon
"I have been waiting to visit this place and it did not disappoint. Great offering, great team. Highly recommend the Robert Muldoon 20' pizza. Will..."
Brad Gard'ner
"Yummy pizza, family loved it
Good..."
paper girlterri
"We popped by here for a quick lunch when we were in Dunedin for a day from our cruise.. Fish and chips and crispy pulled pork with egg on toast with..."
Queenie Cheung
"Excellent quality..."
Sheldon Bennett
"Went after red hot Chilli pepers was a good night be back again next time we are in town cheers for the good night..."
Karl Clarke
"Served by a lovely bartender named Niamh! Awesome drinks! Great time! Perfect atmosphere! Thanks..."
Megan Wood
"Amazing vibe best club in dunners. Bar tenders so insanely nice and security is nice :)!!! Will be..."
lilah obrien
"Really good pizza plus excellent service. We were well taken care..."
Leighton “Interactile Learning” Jones
"Fantastic pizzas. Well worth a visit. Staff are really efficient and super..."
"A nice cafe that is packed on weekends so either book or you may have to wait or come back. The food is very fresh and tasty and I can recommend the..."
Kirti Malhotra
"A nice chill vibe, if you want to get away from annoying loud rowdy students then this is the spot. Nice dessert place to end of a nice lovely dinner..."
Jezreel Piloton
"You can never really go wrong with Nova. Some of their food is a bit on the bland side though. Great place for a coffee and a quick bite. You can do..."
Alex Borland
"Set high above the Octagon is Nova, a cafe in Dunedin old city. Very friendly and welcoming, clean busy full and queues forming occasionally at the..."
Geoff
"I've been here a couple times and have found that I tended to enjoy the entrè and desserts more than I did the mains. This isn't to say the mains..."
Jordan J Smith
"Came here for brunch this morning, great place for a catch up and not too busy so we had great customer service. My partner had the french toast and..."
Melanie Grace Ritchie
"Came here for brunch. Busy day at nova as usual. Food came fast and wow I was amazed at the size of the dish. Huge burger with avocado and..."
Tofu
"We usually end up at Nova some stage when we visit Dunedin. Great location, nice atmosphere, friendly staff and you can depend on the food and coffee..."
Steph
"This was one of the few restaurants open for breakfast on a Sunday morning. The service is great. My attendant was able to answer all of my queries...."
Preeta Chitre
"Gruyere is my favorite melty cheese and goodness do they do gruyere in a sandwich. Nova is a cafe with a bathroom and they're in the octagon of..."
Josh
"Good food, good service. Delicious donuts, amazing wedges and the drinks were pretty good too. Will definitely return again, especially for..."
Shawn Hill
"Amazing! Everything from staff to food to coffee is A M A Z I N G :) I work just around the corner so I'm there a fear bit :) oh and the cream filled..."
Steph Walsh
"Nova is our go to cafe!Excellent food, a variety of fresh and delicious local produce is always a key element of the dish.Frequently eat..."
Victoria
"Nova Cafe has long been a favourite of mine and so after my experience round the corner at another place came to Nova seeking the familiar good food..."
Margot Love
"Great place great service. We were there on a Thursday night and didn't arrive until 9pm and the place was still..."
Sue Wallace
"Fantastic place. We went to Nova for lunch. From the minute we walked in the door we were looked after and attended to. Our meal was on the table..."
Helen Bellringer
"Was so nice. We were going to order two lots of fries but the waitress informed of the large amount of chips on offer so only one was ordered. She..."
Natasha Self
"Extensive menu, something for everyone. good food and service, caters well for all ages, children included. friendly efficient staff and pleasant..."
Brenda
"I LOVE..."
Sian Anderson
"Best Eggs Benny around!! Great place for brunc, super friendly staff make such a difference!! Amazing coffee..."
Nic
"Went there for dinner the other night with some friends. The place has just been done up and looks fantastic. It has a fresh, welcoming and stylish..."
Damo
"My family and I went here after a trip to the art gallery and it was lovely. We got the small fries (pictured below) and pear and Berry slice if I..."
Rosa Latton
"Excellent entrees and desserts here. Desserts are the best, containing both classics and creative dishes. I can't justify paying the full price for..."
Frasier Cho
"Breakfast was lovely. The eggs were very small, although the pic doesn't reflect that well. Parking was convenient. And the service was very good...."
Miss Jane
"A friend introduced me to this fine café, which is adjacent to the Dunedin Public Art Gallery. On arrival we ordered coffees and delectable donuts,..."
Lindsay Shaw
"It was a cozy place and great food for brunch time. Excellent services and good price. I'll be back to try other..."
Erika Astried
"Amazing, went there twice, once for dinner and again for lunch.
I had really good burger called a Nova burger, was delicious! Emerson's beer..."
Jeremy Hawker
"Good place to have a good breakfast to start the day. Very friendly staffs and they are helpful. In the afternoon, there are variety choices of cakes..."
Jane Wick
"New chef great new menu.
This review was written in 2022. Sadly in 2023 Nova closed. It is sadly..."
Cheryl Wilson
"Always my go to cafe. Beautiful kai😊😊
Update: 1st back to Nova Cafe in a long time and still up there in my top 5 in Dunedin. Food and coffee..."
Terry Monga
"Went for dinner after the movies. Highly recommended going just to experience the donuts that you get to inject with any flavour you like. Service..."
Carolyn Rogers
"Went for branch this morning with my friends. got really nice Salad called Buddha Bowl with very fresh veg, nice latte, just strong enough for me as..."
Yuzuru Ishikawa
"Excellent cafe in central Dunedin. The Snickers Smoothie was very tasty and filling; the Eggs Benedict was cooked perfectly with runny yolks and very..."
Benjamin Plumtree
"This was by far the best donut I've ever had! They have many flavors but I tried the salted caramel which was amazing. It was also fun to inject the..."
Stephen Arnold
"Lovely social dinner place. Dessert is the highlight of the..."
S S
"Tried to go here for lunch, however is was very busy. Instead went for breakfast the next morning. Food is superb, although maybe on the slightly..."
Chris Russell
"Our meals were absolutely delicious! The lamb was cooked to perfection with beautiful accompanying flavors in the vegetables. Staff were really..."
Lynda Robertson
"Nice cafe in Dunedin.
The donuts are good. You can choose several flavours. $8.9 coffee is also nice i like..."
"Seafood chowder was delicious! Big chunks of salmon, extremely tasty. Huge serving of nachos, came out hot and steamy. Not the first time..."
Hungry Hippo
"Taste: 5/5Portion: 5/5Location: 5/5 Price: 4/5Service: 5/5I absolutely love coming here for a..."
FoodieAsh
"Great little place in the heart of the city. Found it to be warm and cozy with great staff. The barman was friendly and more than willing to chat...."
Jordan J Smith
"Went for dinner on mothers day, food was pretty good and the atmosphere and service were great! Both the male waiters were friendly and polite. Was..."
Hannah Paris
"The food is good, the service is good. The price is reasonable for the type of food you are getting when compared to similar places around the..."
John
"Came here the other night and thoroughly enjoyed myself! Helpful and friendly staff plus a warm, relaxed atmosphere started the night off well. My..."
Danielle Jones
"This was our first dining experience in Dunedin, and we were very satisfied.Dunedin restaurants lack culture and personality. I think Craic..."
Anna
"Had dinner at the Craic tonight. This is probably the fifth time I have eaten here now, and have never been disappointed. The food is very tasty, the..."
What?
"I came here for lunch and really enjoyed the relaxed, comfortable atmosphere.I had the pasta which was absolutely perfect! The staff were..."
Amanda
"Awesome little bar with great staff and atmosphere! Love it, great music too when they have a..."
Smithy
"Had eggs bennny, the hollandaise sauce was cold which made the eggs cold. Told waitress and she got chef to remake with sauce on the side. It came..."
Brian Norton
"Loved this place! A genuine Irish pub feel - no cheesy Irish jokes on the wall. Good atmosphere, fire in the corner, live music from time to time,..."
Linux Richard
"Loved the foods. We went there im the morning so ordered some coffees but they weren't that good. But I absolutely loved their..."
Injae Park
"I've been in Dublin a few years ago, but I've never tasted any food better than this place in the Irish capital. Better Irish dishes than their..."
Shin Rafael
"Great pub. Loved the seafood chowder with crusty bread and a guiness. Great..."
bill kimberley
"Dropped in for a cuppa while on a day trip from the grand Princess made to feel very welcome 😊☕ returned for the fish and chips with blue cod..."
Gayle Dolphin
"Stopped for drinks whilst walking around yhe town on a freezing afternoon. The pub was small but warm and had good typical Irish decor exuding a..."
John Chisholm
"Had a delicious meal and then woke up the next morning to find they'd accidentally added a zero when charging us 😬😬😬 luckily the manager..."
Alexa
"Central CBD location in the Octagon. Seated tables, leaners, and couches. Live music on some evenings. Good selection of bar snacks and..."
Noel J
"On a cold day, while I was on a work trip in Dunedin, I was walking and enjoying the city during the last few hours before my flight; decided to eat..."
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