TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

"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..."

Saravan Kumar

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..."

Cara Longmuir

Penguin Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Outstanding! Absolutely wonderful food. I had the fish pie, it was super tasty and wholesome. The potato bake as a side dish was excellent with other..."

Michael Edie

"Good pie and coffee. Good information for local attractions. Five years ago we discovered Sandfly Bay walk from the owner. This year the road to..."

Rattapoom Waranusast

"Very good coffee options, true Kiwi hospitality, friendly staff and amazing slices! By the way the only open caffe in Portobello in the mornings. The..."

Angel Trendafilov

"Good cheese rolls and coffee, great view of dunedin..."

Robert Martin

"We got the cheeseburgers which were nice and for $14 it was a really good price for such quality burgers. Well worth the..."

Shane Lynam

"Nice service. Good coffee. Very good fresh..."

Serge Molitor

"Good place and pleasant atmosphere and staff with great service and the chef was amazing and..."

Ram Iyer

"Great, delicious food and very generous portions - great value. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Location is also wonderful and has a nice..."

Zoe P

"Compliments to the chef who did an amazing job with our orders (pretty much customized it to our liking) and coffee was also very good. We were..."

Samantha Bernard

"Coffee was fresh and hot. Food is simple and very well done. You don't have a hundred options, the staff are real people. There is a cupboard full of..."

Blueskin Playcentre

"Really nice family ran cafe on the way up the peninsula. We ordered a chai latter and cappuccino. Both were delicious. Also grabbed the French toast..."

Shane Brunette

"Amazing customer service, the owners were friendly and made us feel so welcome. The food was delicious, highly recommend the big breaky! Great sized..."

Janine Briggs

"Run by a pleasant older couple. Currently for sale. Everything is ok without being tops. Toilet outside is a bit basic. Nice outside seating options..."

A B

"Outstanding service, fresh food, warm and hospitable staff/owners. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal - the homemade pies with a side of veges were..."

Abbey Symes

"Great place to eat or have coffee! The food is delicious and the staff is super nice! Everything is homemade and served with a big smile! :-) If..."

Béatrice Fierens Gevaert

"After visually checking out the few eating places in Portobello we chose Penguin Cafe and were very happy we did. It has a nice atmosphere (inside..."

Howard Banwell

"Amazing little place, with amazing food and customer service! The portions were large and very affordable. Coffee was nice and hot. A cozy space with..."

Lani Young

The Perc Cafe

86/100 (1409 ratings)

Bagel with Pesto Cream Cheese Cherry Tomatoes

Scrambled Eggs on Toast

Wheelchair Accessible

"Good, like really..."

Patrick @ Maui Studios

"Friendly..."

Alice In New Zealand

"🍴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..."

Kimberley H

Alto Cafe

84/100 (1172 ratings)

Vege Stack with Bacon Added Hash Brown

"I had the Veggie Breakfast yesterday. I need to say it was the most delicious tasty breakfast I can ever remember having. Honestly. Everything about..."

Jaylamoo

"These guys nailed it!Food 5/5Service 5/5Coffee 5/5If you love cheese rolls or never had one then this is the place to go...."

Jason Jost

"They are beautifully baked and liberally filled with a date jam. Great coffee too. The place is very clean and plenty of parking..."

Kirti Malhotra

"Great little cafe. Food here was nothing short of great. The Portobello mushrooms are a favourite a long with their version of a chocolate brownie...."

Jordan J Smith

"I went to Alto on sat with friends and wont be coming back as the coffee was burnt and the carrot muffins were stale the girl serving wasn't very..."

Karen Bell

"Beetroot salad with caramel walnuts and feta was one of the best dishes I've ever had. A bit of a wait but well worth it. Friendly and very clean..."

Rachel H

"This cafe is a regular on our circuit! The food is always pretty good and the service is fine, although there is some room for improvement there...."

Bebe

"My daughter and I had brunch at Alto today, busy place and we didn't book. We arrived at 12 and the lovely young lady let us have a table that was..."

Sandra Habershon

"A friend and I have lunch here often and we have never been disappointed, the foods great and the service is lovely, very friendly and welcoming,..."

Betty

"Had a fabulous time at Alto. (did have great company also!) as part off a small group of ladies that regularly meet up for lunch at a different place..."

Chel

"Alto is the quintessential 'local' suburban cafe, ticking all the boxes for a fantastic brunch experience; a varied menu with all the menu classics,..."

Nofam

"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Yummy platters - excellent service. Very generous servings - we’ll definitely be back. Thanks team..."

Amy Scott

"Got the creamy mushrooms (top, $21.50) and the big breakfast (bottom, $24.50). Super delicious meals everything spot on. Also was fairly quick to be..."

Louis Martin

"Great service. Friendly staff. Good coffee. Cheese scones needed to be more "crispy"..... but would visit again. Dined in and would again, ideally..."

Peter Strang

"I just moved to the area and decided to come here with my mum and dad, was absolutely amazing the place is really nice, friendly staff and food came..."

Sage Lee

"This is just perfection! Awesome cafe. would give it 100 stars if i could..."

Cassandra Liddington

"Amazing amazing food here, yum! The huevos rancheros were divine!!! Service is friendly and efficient and easy to park outside. Highly recommend,..."

Trish Williamson - Celebrant

"Easily the best coffee in Dunedin. The staff are super friendly. The atmosphere is lovely with its big north facing windows. I had a soup which was..."

Lukas MIller

"Great service, they were really friendly. And the steak burger was really yummy. I didn't leave here..."

Jessica Henderson

"Can’t fault this place. Have bought coffee here twice and both times they have been good. Staff are friendly and quick. Would recommend if passing..."

Robert Jones

"Came for breakfast with my husband to try somewhere new. Couldn't fault anything I had. We have a new go to breakfast place..."

Suzie Dixon-Grant

"We were visiting family in Dunedin. We went to Altos for a later in the morning breakfast. Our granddaughters were with us. We had a wonderful..."

Montgomery Harrison

"Had the vege stack with bacon added. gluten free with looked like homemade hash browns yum really nice mushrooms lots of avocado and grilled tomato...."

Kathie Ritchie

"The sun was beaming in at Alto this morning. The place was beautifully presented and a soft smell of coffee in the air. I was pleased to find a..."

Ronny Hayes

"Had chicken salad and calamari salad - both said best salad we have had as both were beautiful with good portion size - freshness and variety of..."

Janet Howison

"Haven't been here for quite a while. Well, the food was excellent 👌 and we will be back again regularly..."

Terry Monga

"Great food, great coffee, friendly staff and great atmosphere, lovely and warm on a rainy Saturday..."

Donna Bouma

"What a lovely place food was amazing Wonderful staff Great atmosphere wonderful..."

Ann Ross

"Came here with a friend and both really enjoyed our full cooked breakfast. Price was reasonable too. Service was fast which is great. Would..."

Ron Ervine

Starfish Cafe And Bar

84/100 (1852 ratings)

Chicken Eggs Benedict

Beef

Toasts

Chicken with Something Waffle Type Food

Harissa Roasted Mushrooms

Chicken Burger and Chips

Fried Chicken Waffles

Twice Cooked Pork Belly

Salmon and Cream Cheese Omelette

Wheelchair Accessible

"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 ✨..."

Paul New

Carey's Bay Historic Hotel

84/100 (3303 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fabulous place. Fabulous food. Seafood yum yum. Well worth it. Check it out. No problems with wait time. Been before. Will come..."

Desiree Williams

"The seafood platter is to die for. And the service 5star. I'll be back next time I'm in town from..."

Michelle Evans-Turner

"Best meal we have had in a very long time. Totally rate the service and the meals were..."

Kellea Williams

"Top notch indeed, great place with great food and great..."

Dean Hohaia

"Had lunch here yesterday with a large group. I found the service fantastic. I had the seafood Thai curry and it was really good. Great spot for lunch..."

Denise Casey

"Love this place and the staff are awesome... Beautiful location and amazing seafood... We always get the Maui's catch and Poisson Cru... To die for!..."

Kassandra Lynne

"Great little place to eat. Service was nice and informed. Food was great. Had the Green lipped mussels...loved them. My father-in-law was ready to..."

Greg Curnutte

"Excellent service and considerate staff. Food was superb. I had fish of the day which was English sole - very well cooked - the whole dish was..."

Di Bidstrup

"Fantastic meal and service! Perfectly cooked porterhouse steak and delicious seafood. This is a perfect place to enjoy some true southern..."

James Burgess

"We had mums 70th birthday tonight. It was fantastic. The staff were great and you looked after our party extremely well. Thank..."

Theresa Murphy

"Went here for my Birthday Lunch Beautiful highly..."

Karen Mccoll

"I had the seafood platter , was the best I have ever eaten...."

KerrinandWayne Halvorsen

Sara Parker

"Lovely place. Great coffee. Top quality service. Good food. Friendly, happy, and informative staff, beautiful views. Very popular. Definitely..."

Leanna Marsh

"This is a great pub right on the waterfront with really good seafood. It is what they are known for and it was served up and..."

Henk Wolthuizen

"Great food variety and quite affordable. The food tastes great as well. Parking is a little tough. But you will definitely enjoy the drive. Try to go..."

M Tawfique Rahman

"So good we went back twice in a week! I absolutely loved the food here. The seafood platter is ridiculously good value for money, especially the..."

Amy Lee

"Lovely atmosphere Warm open fire The food is absolutely delicious. The Seafood Chowder and Platter was out of the world. A dining experience to..."

Jenny Judd

"Best seafood I had in New Zealand. Highly recommend bluff oysters and seafood platter. Very cosy and beautiful outdoor dining and also kids friendly...."

Alice H

"Just had dinner here on New Year's Eve in a group of 4. The service was the best we have had in a long time. All the staff were so friendly and..."

Zoe Hutchinson

"What a delightful, unexpected find. We had the most amazing lunch of a shared seafood platter. The quality and selection was beautiful both in..."

Lesley Morris

"Spoilt rotten on my 60th BD🎂 - a fitting large seafood 🦐 🐠 platter with a sweet Riesling & Cremé Brulé & Irish coffee 👌🏻 Superb..."

Michael Bester

"Delicious fish and chips enjoyed by all of us. Fish cooked to perfection. Lovely atmosphere. It was busy and we were warned that it might take some..."

Toni Gallot (Sakura_kiwi)

Salt

83/100 (1381 ratings)

Beef Burger and Fries

Beer Battered Blue Cod

Cakes

Calamari

Karaage Chicken Burger

Risotto

American Fried Chicken

Lamb

Calamares

Beer Battered Fish snd Chips

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food taking a very long time in between starter-mains-dessert. We ordered a starter to share but did not give us extra plates. Also sundae taking..."

Best K.

"Ordered beef burger and karaage chicken. Burger was juicy, flavorful and came completely with crispy fries. The karaage chicken pieces was tender..."

Saravan Kumar

"great delish lunch at 2, Bowl with S and P squid. silly neighboring cafe had closed its..."

Lynda Wixon

"Great food and service I would ring ahead and book a table it gets..."

Andrew Robinson

"A lovely salmon eggs bennie at a fair price. I'd definitely have this dish again. I saw a French toast go past to another customer and that looked..."

Rob Wilks

"Nice spot for a quick lunch. BF's Karaage Chicken Burger was brilliant, sadly my seafood chowder didn't quite hit the mark :(. As far as seafood is..."

Jacqui Lowe

"Great day out on the Esplanade today with good coffee too. Almost perfect..."

Terry Monga

"Went to the Salt Bar & Restaurant this mōrena for breakfast. Loved the place, the wood paneling, the atmosphere, the kai, the kāwhe the staff...."

Peter Armstrong

"Happy staff and a very fast service, the doughnut smashed burger is the BEST burger I've had in Dunedin and the salt an pepper squid is absolutely..."

Joe Smith

Dena Mckenzie

Capers Cafe

"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..."

LJ

Ballroom Cafe At Larnach Castle

82/100 (5484 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Beautiful stop in Dunedin. The grounds are stunning and highly suggest going to the top for a nice view. Beautiful flowers and other plants..."

Toni F

"Adult prices are NZD45 for both castle and gardens, which I highly recommend. Easily able to spend an entire day there just learning about the..."

Edwin Ang

"Amazing place, they are restoring and the entry money goes towards this. Very nice gardens with some awesome views. The castle itself is interesting..."

Michael Engemann

"A wonderful place to see some amazing views and great history. Enjoyed our visit as part of a tour from the cruise ship. Beautiful gardens to wander..."

rachoc74

"This historical, charming and beautifully restored castle is definitely a must-see when you're in Dunedin, New Zealand. You can wander around the..."

Alan Yap

"A very special visit to a special place. We had our wedding reception in the ballroom nearly 47 yrs ago and this time we were lucky to dine with a..."

Adrienne Heal

"What a beautiful experience viewed this beautifully restored castle first, went through the lovely gift shop, stopped at the Cafe for a little break,..."

Les Sterling

"What a fabulous gem! Who knew there was a castle in New Zealand? I sure didn’t. I’m so glad we got to tour this wonderful castle and gardens...."

Lisa Baker

"Special experience... "original" equipped castle at ...no at Scotland but at New Zealand :). Sleeping in - even more special. Beautiful view and more..."

Blanka Mavrič (enablanka)

"We had a private tour and hi tea...loved it...such wonderful passionate staff . Would have to be on a must visit of any trip to Dunedin. Gardens so..."

Gus Evans

Maggies

Raspberry Cheesecake Slice

Miso Mushroom Toastie

Custom Order Sardine Toastie Fishy and Cheesey

Wheelchair Accessible

"Been wanting to go here for ages as it’s always looked like such a cute and quirky cafe. Menu on zomato is a little outdated. I ordered..."

Riddhi

"Just had the best savoury scone of my life from Morning Magpie, Mushroom, Red Onion, Feta and Caper. I would have posted a photo but was too good..."

Mark Adamson

"Favourite cafe in town ! Best bagels and amaze coffee. Rad staff🍴☕️️ & great vibe. Must try the chemex coffee! It's my go to or just a long..."

Olivia Wadham

"Back when I was still studying down in Dunedin, Morning Magpie was my go to place for coffee with my friends since it opened. Not only the coffee was..."

Grace Hsu

"A colleague and I stopped in for lunch recently. I must say I was impressed. The atmosphere was very old school, but in a pleasant..."

Ns

"A group of 3 for coffee and food. Something different for Dunedin. Interesting day-cor making for conversations. Muffin not flash but very good..."

Fav Four

"The Morning Magpie easily features as one of my most liked specs to sip a long black with a friend or book. The coffee I had there this morning was..."

John BP

"Absolutely fab cafe, super coffee (freshly roasted) and brunch, friendly staff. Love the fit out, and would so recommend to all!. PS love that they..."

LOVEFOOD

"The baristas make great coffee here, along with fantastic food. I Highly recommend this establishment for weekend brunch or for coffee on the go...."

Angela Liu

"Many of the edibles are made in-house, often displayed on the counter for all to see. Cakes, slices, rolls and ready to-go bagel..."

Heneedsfood

"I have been going to this place since it opened up a couple of months ago and love it!Great coffee and always coming out with more food everyday..."

Sam

"Funky cafe near work, which is great to take clients for a coffee. The guy that runs it is awesome, always friendly and chatty. Great decor as well...."

Nic

"Visited when I was down visiting a friend from Christchurch. Was a lovely space, with really nice staff. We bit of a wait for coffee, but it was..."

Josie

"Oh la la. What a great place to grab a fast bite, or spend your time, fill up and get that report completed. Amazing sandwiches, whether you’re a..."

Deepak Sharma

"Love the eclectic decor in this cafe! This was our favorite breakfast haunt during our time in Dunedin. The food items here are a little different..."

HL

"Cabinet food is delightful, fresh and filling. I particularly enjoyed the Reuben sandwich which had really yummy bread. Coffees were well done...."

ROS8215

"Delicious food and awesome coffee. Also they have awesome staff and a great atmosphere. Best old school arcade machines in..."

Stefanie Z.

"Made an impromptu visit to Maggies this past weekend 😅 Let's just say I've found my new favorite cafe! If I could rate this cafe out of 10 stars,..."

heambrosia reddy

"It offers a cozy atmosphere with great coffee and yummy food( especially pies and curly fries), and a heart warming welcome from a lovely dog..."

Saravan Kumar

"Ordered the apple and peach pie and hot chocolate. The apple pie was one of the best we’ve had! Interior was super cozy and pretty. If you’re..."

Fiona Lim

"Came just before noon for a quick bite, there was a short line which moved pretty quickly. Ended up grabbing the miso mushroom 🍄 toastie, and..."

Xiao Cui

"Place is clean and have unique atmosphere. Food was delicious but arrived a bit..."

Marin Ianev

"Lovely atmosphere. Friendly staff. Great food and..."

Colin Burke

Potpourri Vegetarian Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"I loooovveed this place. The food was delicious and the coffee was perfect. A BIG vegan thumbs up !! Thanks to the staff - it made my day finding a..."

Monique Le Roux

"No restroom on premises. Need to go out of the building. no Wifi; Burger was on a dry side. Good tea. Good staff. Salad was good, no raisins would be..."

Sonya Priestley

"Very quaint little vegetarian spot with a beautiful stained glass divider between the seating area/cashier and the kitchen. The ambience kind of..."

A Dhar

"Good breakfast (I had muesli) and a nice vibe, but a little bit on the expensive side! I ordered a spiced chai tea too, thinking I would have a pot..."

Thomas

"Back again in Dunedin 8 months later and my five star review stands, this time for lunch. (Previously) Great breakfast and great value. The food had..."

Alistair Reed

"I came in at 1.30pm and had a baked potato with chilli, cheese and sour cream. It was satisfying & tasty-hit the spot! The menu kind of gives me..."

Sara Styles

"What a great find! Three of us came to get a quick bite before boarding the train. Location: ✦✦✦✦✦ Located right next to the Octagon in the..."

Marzia Della Corte

"Filling vegan breakfast options with good coffee and pastries too. Warm wooden interior and decor are..."

Chris Steele

"Very nice staff, quick healthy meal and great..."

Emily Sewell

"Always a great experience! Great food, great coffee and great service..."

Gemma Gold

"Very cosy little café with great food options for vegetarians and vegans, hot food and lovely..."

Karl Janion

Ironic Cafe And Bar

81/100 (2327 ratings)

Speights Gold Beer Battered Blue Cod

Lamb Fry with Bacon Strips Cooked with Peppercorns

Eggs on Toast

Whitebait Fritter

Buttermilk Pancakes

Blue Cod Large Serving

Wheelchair Accessible

"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..."

Trevor Simpson

Rhubarb

Wheelchair Accessible

"The brioche French toast was absolutely AMAZING, the texture was nice a moist, had a really nice sweet flavour, thus having it with a little bit of..."

Ramona Zhang

"I tried their Mochaccino and by far it's the best one in Dunedin! Surely a must try! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 I also tried their cakes and..."

Kenn M

"Decided to try Rhubarb for a solo Sunday Brunch - no Austin the dog on this one. Ordered the fried eggs on sourdough, black pudding and bacon and a..."

Austin

"Had a lovely lunch here today. My corn fritters were amazing as was my smoothie. My husband had the chicken burger which he said was really good. He..."

Kelly Sanderson

"I was impressed with the standard quality of all the meals we ordered today. I was equally impressed with the delicious Sicilian Apple Cake...the..."

Sungsam7

"Known for really good coffee and croissants I really like the salads that they have seasonally - my favourite is the lentil and beetroot salad ,..."

Meg

"Rhubarbs peppermint slice is simply divine! A must take home snack if you are ever there for lunch! I love the atmosphere of rhubarb and the high..."

Camille Harrison

"Lunch at Rhubarb was lovely. Cute inside and had a nice cabinet selection. I ordered the Broadbean burger with fried potatoes and it was fantastic...."

Carolyn

"Rhubarb is an amazing cafe. Delicious food, great coffee, and the staff are really friendly. I love the homemade style baking it reminds me of..."

Grouchygeek

"Great café - always take friends there - staff very friendly. Sam & Helen the owners run a very professional operation here...and the tables are..."

Joules

"Rhubarb is an amazing cafe. Delicious food, great coffee, and the staff are really friendly. The only reason you might not be able to get a table is..."

Sarah Cochrane

"I love Rhubarb! We go there quite a lot and I always love the cosmopolitan vibe, the food is always wonderful and the coffee superb. Sitting there..."

Betty

"Oh so good to finally find a consistently good coffee! Also got some great advice on wine for a couple of gifts (and for me). Am having to wean..."

Joan Caruthers

"Pleasant atmosphere, smiling staff except the overweight scowling male behind the counter, excellent choice in menu, great coffees, wine bar as well,..."

John Wekking

"How can you rate this place as 3.5 star; it is clearly the best in Dunedin and thoroughly deserving of at least a 5 star..."

JOHNDOWLING

"The food was beautiful, service great & the coffee was good. And the wine selection superb. Loved..."

Sue

"Very enjoyable for something light to eat or just a coffee. Pleasant staff and..."

Dot

"Wow -I'd read the Cuisine review so decided to check it out while in Dunedin on business.....Definitely worth the trip "up the hill" to Rhubarb - and..."

Julz

"Cute little old Cafe. Coffee was awesome. My wife was nice to talk to and our friend paid for our food. Highly recommended when you go with us...."

Roger Mancey

"Nice place to visit for a cuppa and cake. Good service from the staff. I like having a mocca. This time I followed it with ginseng green tea. I had a..."

Cynthea Corbett

"Decided to have a beef pastie with my latte. The beef pastie was out of this world. So flavorsome and the pastry was just right. Very rare I give..."

Simon Smith

"What a great place! Best food, best service, good prices. We're always made to feel welcome. We have breakfast and take-out, but they also do lunch...."

Susan Callis

"Great place for coffee and some..."

Russell Thomson

"Fantastic place to eat out. Great coffee, food, service and atmosphere. Try their famous cheese muffins and classic Southland cheese rolls. Highly..."

Alan Liddle

"I had the coconut pancakes and they were so good!!😳 They were actually hot and came with delicious banana and maple..."

Straw berry

"Good food and drinks. A nice cafe in Roslyn, working hard to provide good food in trying pandemic times, for which they have my admiration. Very tidy..."

Stephen McNeill

"Great coffee Yummy Cheese..."

Sharon Hill

"Very nice place. We had our breakfast there, and generous servings. The bread, awesome! I agree, very good coffee! And the service, was a bonus! Very..."

Quinn Cueto

Nova

81/100 (2071 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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..."

Lilly KIM

Watson's Eatery

Wheelchair Accessible

"A must try for all vegans and non-vegans! Never had such non-vegan tasting vegan food before or so many chooses. The FOH staff were attentive and..."

SJ Chung

"Plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, with good selection of non-dairy milk substitutes. Went for afternoon coffee and cake. Not bad, good for a..."

Garian “DJ” Olsen

"Went here for the first time post shift for a comfort brekkie and they really stepped up! Really friendly staff, and a great selection of brunch and..."

Steve Hillier

"Foods are awesoeme♥ Vegan pizza was freaking nice even my brother is not vegan. His eye size were doubled.😂 Also I love the mushroom..."

MJ Cho

"Some really nice meal and brunch options here . Coffee is good and also had a Snickers slice which was rich. Plate was warm which I always appreciate..."

Pravin Charles Vaz

"Friendly staff. Food and Turmeric Latte tasty. Menu and Cabinet choices..."

Di Lewis

"Amazing vegan food in the centre of Dunedin. Fast service..."

Rob Riddell Tigeir

"Ordered the Buddha Bowl and a wrap, and they were luscious. The deep fried tofu had a great crisp and taste to it. Though would prefer if the Buddha..."

Jean Hwee Low

"Very friendly staff and quite accommodating to people with certain allergies. Was very impressed that this place was 100% plant based, and..."

AJ Li

"Great selection of food, especially love the gluten-free doughnuts. Friendly staff, and nice atmosphere. Fair warning though: this is a vegan only..."

Blair McBride

The Good Earth Cafe

78/100 (1161 ratings)

Long Black and Flat White

French Toast Sandwich with Banana Pecans Bacon and Maple Sauce

French Toast Banan Pecan Bacon and Maple Syrup

Bacon and Egg Benedict

Banana Bread

Salmon with Egg Hollandaise Sauce

hot chocolate

Raspberry Rhubarb Crumble Tarts

Salad

Salmon

Iced coffee

Big Breakfast Half Size

porridge

Big Breakfast Vegetarian

Croissant and Cappuccino Coffee

Orange Juice

Eggs Benedict with Bacon

Salmon and Cream Cheese Bagel

Wheelchair Accessible

"Love the ambience! Quite a spacious seating plan and beautiful interior decor with that earthy feeling. Their cabinet array is beautiful and the..."

The Scarfoodie

"Loved this cafe, surpassed all expectations. I was only in Dunedin for the one night and this place was just up the road from where I stayed. So nice..."

Maddie Hill

"Located opposite the otago uni. Awesome 8ndoor atmosphere. Wide selection for veetarians and good vegan options at same price. We had vege and vegan..."

Pritika Sharma (Veg)

"Great little café opposite the Uni! The three of us all had smoked salmon (mine with eggs on toast and the others in a bagel). We all enjoyed our..."

Kathy Xu

"Absolutely loved it. Lovely atmosphere with the sun streaming in friendly service and beautiful, fresh and tasty food. It was so hard to decide on as..."

Carolyn

"Staff are extremely friendly. The best coffee and food hands down in Dunedin. The staff put a lot of pride into their service and menu ,and it truely..."

Orchid

"Stopped for a quick lunch and was not disappointed. Good food and pleasant service...."

Geoff King

"This cafe is very popular with staff and students from the surrounding University of Otago campus and it isn't difficult to understand why. The theme..."

Kaydubya

"We went looking for a yummy fresh breakfast and found it here. Delicious free range beautifully cooked scrambled eggs with organic bread and organic..."

Victoria

"Had coffee and a lemon slice which were pretty good. Loved the courtyard and interior of the..."

Lily L

"Very friendly staff, gorgeous food and good coffee. So glad this building is being run as a cafe again, as it's a fantastic..."

Catherine May

"This is a great relaxed new cafe. Brunches available and great variety of organic and gluten free options on the menu. Coffee is superb as well as..."

Shar Wall

"Good breakfast place next to University. Benedict egg with bacon was so tasty and filling. Lots of cabin food as well.Service also..."

Saravan Kumar

"Awesome food and great service here! Came back twice! They do half sizes here too which was helpful. Had the eggs benedict, big breakfast and the..."

Josh Whyte

"It was a busy day when my friend and I went in but luckily we found a table. I ordered the vegan meal (can't remember what it was called) it was so..."

Janine Youle

"We were on a South Island trip with friends and had the opportunity to stop by the Good earth Cafe for breakfast. The place was charming, well lit,..."

Deepak Mohanraju

"Warm and friendly, opens early and has great coffee.Great breakfast and close to the..."

Jamie Thompson

"Such a cute little breakfast, lunch, or snack spot near the university. I was disappointed that they were out of vegan sandwiches (they should..."

Sharon Bort

"Amazing atmosphere, food and coffee at The Good Earth. Charming, traditional cafe style furnishings, in a gorgeous old building with up to the minute..."

Charlotte Handley

"We had breakfast. The muesli, porridge and eggs Benedict. Great coffee..."

Julie Jones

"Lovely food. They got many selection of vegan, gluten free and diary food choices. Good for fussy customers lol. And I can see they are environmental..."

Angie Chiu

"We are from Invercargill and if we are coming through Dunedin heading home from Christchurch we stop in for breakfast or if staying in Dunedin. The..."

Joann Hackett

"A great little cafe. Has such a lovely atmosphere and fast service, even though I went on Father's Day so it was very busy. The staff were great, so..."

Rosa Latton

"Generous serving AND adapting my breakfast for keto preferences….. staff made things seem easy. Yum! Lovely setting. Outside tables with morning..."

Jill Shaw

"Best coffee in town! We had Bagel smoked salmon and eggs bene with bacon. The Bagel cream cheese smoked salmon and mesculin with my usual mochacino...."

Hymie Latif

Black Dog Kitchen & Bar

78/100 (2054 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food was great, and the service was also nice. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Crumbed mushroom as starter will mouthering your mouth...."

Erika Astried

"Nice selection of menu items, centrally..."

Noel J

"Was amazed by the price and awesome atmosphere this restaurant had. Just wanted a decent burger which is exactly what I got! The 2 fellas serving us..."

Nathan Tansley

"I had the pancakes with berry compote & cream (but switched the cream for yogurt & added maple syrup). I didn't initially expect much but the moment..."

Straw berry

"Best things about this place are their sweet desserts and coffee. Cheesecake chunks are very tasty and pretty big, would easily suffice for 2ppl to..."

Kati Pankka

"Great food and service, all very reasonably priced. Definitely going back next time in town. Highly..."

Geoff Shearer

"I dined in today and had the 'Lemon Peppered Fish with 2 Eggs. For $24.50 i was not happy with the entree size. not value for money. I didn't..."

RONALD ALEXANDER

"One of the best beef burgers we've tried in NZ. The steak was perfect, the chips delicious and crunchy. In general, a lovely place to..."

Alejandra Corredor

"Sounds playing in the background , awesome, waitresses wer polite, happy and fast , food , well now all I can say is 10/10 , compliments to the..."

cj Bennett

"Beautiful place for Brunch. Service was great. Gentleman bringing the meals could be a bit better. Twice took meals to wrong table. Didn't like..."

Jodie Spedding

"What an absolute diamond of a find, 5 of us went for dinner and everyone raved about their meal, I had the ribeye mushroom steak, I very rarely order..."

Angela Shearer

"One of the best steak I've had in town. The meat was cooked to our liking. The chips were crispy on the outside but soft on the inside which is quiet..."

Joshua Varghese

"Good food at reasonable prices. Friendly..."

Ray Clark

"Very good food and service from Black Dog. The resturant environment is clean, calm and pleasant. Usually a good enjoyable experience and we have..."

David Barton

Coffee Culture Roslyn

78/100 (1068 ratings)

Chocolate Brownie with Cream

Irish Mint Latte and Raw Afghan Bliss Bite

White Choffee

Cakes

Flat White Coffee with a Raspberry Muffin

White Hot Chocolate and Vanilla Chai Latte

english breakfast

Matcha and Charcoal Lattes

Iced coffee

Chocolate Peppermint Slice

custard square

Banana & Caramel Crepes

pain au chocolat

Chicken Cranberry Brie Filo

Sit down

Café

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Off the bat. I adore this venue. The view is stunning and really can't be beat. I found the ambience of the place to be cheerful and inviting. I like..."

Jordan J Smith

"First off - Really nice coffee. It’s just right. Good flavour, not bitter, and well prepared. The cabinet food is really tasty, as is the made to..."

Ethan Rayhorn

"Great atmosphere and views, beautiful food and friendly staff. Only problem was tea not hot enough. Got extra 'hot' water this wasn't hot enough..."

Shirley Crawford

"Beautiful food in the cabinets and you can order off a menu. The staff were welcoming. The view over the Harbour is stunning. Varied places to sit...."

Cynthea Corbett

"Great food and coffee. They also have best view of Dunedin harbour in the coffee shop. Love their chicken filo. Has different choices of sweets and..."

Jolo Santillan

"Courteous service, yummy piccolos and spot-on peanut butter bliss balls. The only sad part was half of the tables couldn’t be used due to COVID..."

Raunaq Bhogal

"After a long break due to poor coffee I visited CC Dunedin. Busy staff due to illness and being short staffed. Best white choffee that I have had..."

Lynn Wingfield

"Cafe which stays open until 9PM. Great coffee and slices with nice..."

Saravan Kumar

"The best cafe in town . Lana and team are amazing . I enjoyed every bit of my food with the most delicious white flat coffee. Highly..."

HumS

"Great view and coffee. One of the coffee places that opens till late - I mean till 10pm. Ideal for people who like to work in cafes. The internet is..."

Pradeesh Parameswaran

"Lovely cafe great views and atmosphere and good place to take kids as they have a corner with toys and..."

The March Hare

"As with most everywhere I've been in Dunedin, the coffee here, too, is very good. Friendly and helpful staff are a feature here at this popular cafe..."

Rod Whiteley

"Great food and service even had a Fire Engine turn up for the atmosphere 😁 with a fire alarm going off..."

Richard Milmine

"Lovely atmosphere. Great view. Lovely food. Great smoothies and super amazing..."

Alekss Taurins

"They got my orders wrong but still worth coming here for treat and coffee ☕..."

Leina Isno

Marbeck's Cafe

Marbecks Big Breakfast

Chai Latte

Ribeye on Parmesan Polenta

Korean Chicken & Waffles

Full Breakfast and Fries

Pork Fennel Sausage Roll

Cheese Roll Salami Tostie

Spicy Chicken Salad with Crispy Noodles Weekly Special

Cakes

Pork Belly on Parsnip Puree

Wheelchair Accessible

"We went in for breakfast on our way out of dunedin. I got fresh fruit salad and a soy hot chocolate, my fiancé got a big breakfast and a flat white...."

Stacey B

"Been here sooo many times and nothing disappoints. Good cabinet desserts but the highlight is the food! The beef burger is brilliant and the pumpkin..."

Maria Chen

"Definitely good food and great coffee. Recommend.They offer a range of different creative dishes, cheeses, and baked..."

Lukas Montecristo

"Very nice place great coffee food friendly in great location close to shopping and transport. Off George Street. Wide ranging menu and great..."

Glenn Harbeck

"Great coffee, cool vibe and friendly customer service. Lots of people having brunch on a weekend while I visited. They serve good quality coffee and..."

Biggiechee

"Came here for a friend's birthday breakfast. Firstly, outstanding staff/service, they were very friendly and accomodating for our large group. Most..."

Kathy Xu

"A group of 3 for coffee and food. A good line waiting. Busy store. Ok coffee this time. Got muffins and where nice with it beingpriced ok. Service..."

Fav Four

"I've now been here a few times recently, that should be taken as part of the review already - Marbeks is very interesting and deserves to be visited...."

John BP

"One of the coolest cafes I have been to in a long time!Firstly let me tell you about the decor. It really spoke to my heart. I love all the deli..."

Kat

"Came to marbecks today for lunch. What an amazing array of deli items, condiments and international fare. We ordered a quiche from the cabinet and..."

Rachel Morgan

"We have just come home after a week in Dunedin. Marbecks would have the best coffee we ever tasted - definitely the best in Dunedin!! As for the..."

Eath Edwards

"No doubt some of the best cabinet food in Dunedin. For something sweet try the almond croissant, and if you’re after something savoury don’t look..."

ROS8215

"Great service friendly and fast even know they where busy. Food taste very good with an good range on the menu and in the..."

Andrew Robinson

"Marbecks have really upped their game, good coffee, consistently good food and efficient yet friendly service - top tier by any cafe standard but..."

Dane Wall

"Yummy food and great customer service! The salmon was cooked to..."

Mariah

"Such lovely staff! I was in Dunedin for about three days for work purposes and i enjoyed getting coffee from here. The staff are so lovely and kind,..."

Aishwarya Salokhe

"Stopped by here for a quick coffee. The coffee was good and staff friendly. Very busy which is always a good sign. Very central as located in the..."

Robert Jones

"First timer as I've always walked passed and they have been fulled with customers. Had today's special Risotto with green pea saffron and seared..."

Ezra Starland

"This is not a bad stop if you were shopping in the mall in central Dunedin. Service is pretty good generally, however, you get a feel that staff are..."

Raunaq Bhogal

"Our regular go to for a coffee or lunch while shopping in town. The food hasn't changed for a long time - a change up would be nice. Please bring..."

Hollie Humphries

"Cupcake was soft, moist, and had a velvety icing. Salad was good, one of the few places I found that does a good salad. The chicken waffle were very..."

Yeshua Vermeulen

"It was my first time here, and I wasn't disappointed! Friendly service with lovely food and coffee. A great atmosphere. I highly recommend this..."

Mike Compton

"Probably the best burger I've had in New Zealand. The pattie was beautiful and moist with grey flavour. Highly recommend you..."

Chris Blanchfield

"Great location though can get very busy. Good service and coffee was ok. I liked that you can order from your table via an..."

G

"Great staff. Awesome big breakfast. Too many delicious dishes to choose from. You will get food envy seeing other meals going out while waiting for..."

Barry Wakelin

"Awesome. I had one of the best Belgian waffle in town. Friendly staff. Very good coffee. Highly..."

AISHA ALTERKAIT

"Anja help me so much to find the local gifts I wanted to give back to my friends in Auckland.Not only she knows the products they sell, but she..."

MCristina

"Had machiatto, flat white and chocolate cake. Super customer service, very friendly staff, coffee was to-die-for. And the chocolate was just perfect,..."

Hymie Latif

"Consistently good coffee (latte), friendly staff, big and comfortable cafe to catch up with friends. Food is good too but I usually come for coffee...."

Wei Hong Lo

"First time visit and definitely go back for the fish, delicious ..."

Janette Howie

Harbourside Grill

75/100 (1093 ratings)

New Zealand Seafood Grill

Risotto

Beer

Harbourside Market Fish Burger

Salmon

Seafood chowder

Butcher's Cut for Two with Mushrooms

Wheelchair Accessible

"Beautiful food with a stunning view of the harbour ,great service by the exceptional waitresses, I would highly reccomend to my friends and family..."

Skunky Devil

"A fantastic view over the harbour, amazing service and the best surf and turf! Then took a nice stroll along the wharf after dessert. Highly..."

Matthew French

"Best fries in Dunedin. Hands down. But the fish burger and the seafood pot was very average.If you like seafood with strong coconut broth..."

Aaron Han

"Instead of a main course I ordered 2 entrees to arrive together, the one pictured is the Buffalo Mozzarella, and I had the Salt and Pepper Calamari..."

Jennifer Dawson

"We had a lovely mother's day lunch today with nice Harbour view 🙂 we were welcomed by a nice lady with friendly smile, and meals we received were..."

Hana Mami McDonald

"It wasn’t my first choice but I am glad that we came for dinner. It’s a nice place with lots of characteristics. Friendly staff and great food. I..."

Ying Wang

"Great location by the harbour. Parking available. Food was presentable and delicious. Friendly staff but not very..."

Meena Al-M

"Absolutely amazing! Stunning Harbour views, fun and funky interior, has a wide selection of hand crafted cocktails (I had the Smoky Tawhina(?), a bit..."

Courtney Johnson

"Good service and great food. My seafood cravings have definitely been satisfied by the Seafood Grill. Order it if you want a bit of everything and it..."

Olivia Lai

"We dropped in, and were fortunate to get a table, so recommend booking if you can. Great service, with really friendly staff and really good..."

Mark

"Great service, lovely atmosphere and amazing food. We had the fish and chips and the venison strip loin. The venison was perfection and the sauce and..."

Jason Bradley BodyWorx Health

"Delicious food, fabulous view and great service. Highly..."

Suzi Salisbury

"We decided to stop in for the novelty of eating our lunch in one of the little glasshouses set up for outdoor dining during the Covid-19 restricted..."

Paul Bourke

"Having works lunch with a team, that's really nice food and dessert 🍨 🥧, friendly..."

Rattha S.

"I was biking the Otago Harbour Loop and called in for a coffee. I sat in one of the little glass house hubs outside. Was nice to be outside but out..."

Sue Lochhead

"Expressing my gratitude for the service you & your team offered tonight when i visited your restaurant along with my coworkers to celebrate our EOY &..."

F.N Tia

"The place has a nice artdeco feel, lovely food, not the cheapest but well executed. Atmosphere was good and not overly noisy for the amount of..."

Tom Ellison

Zoo Cafe

73/100 (1111 ratings)

"We went there for breakfast 3 July. Was cold and rainy outside but inside it was warm and inviting, friendly accommodating staff. This cafe has a..."

Cherie Russell

"Highly recommend The food was fresh and bursting with flavors and spice The dishes were huge..."

Earle Wade McLean

"A Great Wee Cafe. Nice Food. Good Coffee and Friendly..."

Allister Cassidy

"One of the best eggs Benedict with salmon I have tasted. My wife had the same but with mushrooms instead. Same opinion. Almost all tables were fill..."

Ian Langridge

"Visited on a Monday morning, must of had a busy weekend as there wasn't alot of cabinet food. The date scone was nice and my better half said the..."

Neil Howie

"I like this cafe - good location further along the St Clair Esplanade and great views. I have been there a number of times now and always had good ..."

Garry George

"We much preferred this café over the larger more "trendy" joints along the Esplanade. Lovely coffee and I appreciated the typical café food such as..."

Kerri W

"Friendly service. Coffee was good and food was great. Bread with the eggs Benedict was..."

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