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PRICE RANGE
$2.00 – $25.00
CUISINES
Cafe, New Zealand
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
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We are a fully licenced cafe serving wines and beers, catering for all tastes. We have an extensive breakfast menu including the "Big Kiwi", Eggs Benedict, Sweet and Savoury Pancakes plus many more options. We also have a variety of lunch and snack option. Try our delicious West Coast Whitebait while sipping on a nice glass of Pino Gris. Free Wifi is also available for customers.
PRICE RANGE
$2.00 – $25.00
CUISINES
Cafe, New Zealand
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible
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4.0
113 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
37
Average
12
Poor
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Terrible
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heatbar
Christchurch27 contributions
Apr 2021 • none
Had looked inside this place the day we arrived, but not long had coffee and snack so were never going to buy. Owner struck us as being a shining example of how these places should be run, but seldom are. Very happy to chat while not very busy and mine of local information. Obviously had to deal with customers as they came in and with few staff we could see how they could get swamped easily.
Made a point of going back in for lunch the day we left and very pleased that we did. Chose the Platter which was more than enough for both of us and very tasty and appealing mix at a great price. They were pretty much run off their feet when we entered, but our coffees and food were served up in very good time.
We ate in the "Garden" area through the back of the shop and found it very relaxing.
Unlikely to be back on the West Coast for quite a long time, but when we are will be certain to call back as long as the same owner is still running things.
Will be doing our best to make sure anybody we know visiting Hokitika gives it a try.
Written 18 April 2021
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stellamay
Brisbane256 contributions
Aug 2023 • couples
We ordered 2 x flat white coffees, 1 mince pie and 1 mince pie and cheese. the café was clean and staff were friendly there were plenty of tables although they were busy and we had to wit a moment for people to leave a table before we could sit. The food was very nice and home made, the coffees were nice and hot which was welcome as it was cold and wet in Hokitika. I would recommend if you are looking for a quiet spot for a coffee and a bite to eat.
Written 29 September 2023
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Margret M
Oetigheim126 contributions
Feb 2024 • couples
We had breakfast at Café 39 several times and were always extremely satisfied. The food was extremely delicious and special requests were also happily fulfilled. The service was extremely friendly and courteous. We can recommend Café 39 without reservation.
Written 8 March 2024
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jenny m
Tarcutta5 contributions
Nov 2022 • none
We were recommended to try the whitebait fritters here. We called in at about 11.45 for lunch. My parter chose a pie from the cabinet and I ordered the fritters. The pie was 80% pastry , Luke warm and almost inedible. By 12.30 my fritters still had not arrived, and I noticed that that table next to us who had arrived later were served, while I still had not got my lunch. In the end I could not wait any longer and left in disgust without a refund. Yes I know Covid has caused staff shortages but a simple sign explaining wait times would go a long way. Poor food and service.
Written 28 November 2022
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SD2606
Christchurch2473 contributions
Dec 2022 • family
A tea room at best was this café.
The ladies were really flustered when we went in and said that after our order there would be no more takeaway coffees as they were too busy.
The scone that I got was dry, even heated with butter.
The coffee was weak, milky and cold.
Wont go back.
Written 1 February 2023
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Pearl H
1 contribution
Jan 2023 • family
This afternoon, we drove a few hours to Hokitika and needed lunch and the loo. Nothing in the cabinet took our fancy so we went to use the toilet. The old lady at the counter followed us into the toilet and asked us if we were going to buy anything and I said no and that we just needed to use the bathroom. She proceeded to gesture me out of the bathroom and said ‘well then there’s public toilets down the road’. I let my mum know (she was already in the toilet) and walked away. The lady continued with a foul attitude to say that she thought it was obvious and it was considered polite to buy something. We are from Australia and this kind of thing is very rare over there. Using the bathroom is a basic human need and therefore we are not required to buy anything to use it. If there was a sign stating this rule, we didn’t see it. We would have appreciated a friendly ‘just so you know for next time, it’s preferred that only customers of the Cafe use the bathroom’. I don’t think that is too hard. I’m sure the other staff are nice but this lady was nasty and we instantly didn’t want to be there. Wouldn’t count on her for hospitality or customer service. We’ve been all over NZ and she was the only person at the only place that has come at us this way.
Written 26 January 2023
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Tania H
1 contribution
Apr 2023 • couples
The only cafe open in the town with tourist buses arriving and staff shortages, yet still managed to make a lovely brunch and a beautiful coffee. Yea we had to wait, yes they were hectic but they choose to open for us to enjoy a brunch. Thanks team.
Written 31 March 2023
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Cherie J
7 contributions
Jan 2023 • family
The rudest manager I have ever come across. We were deciding what to eat and I decided to go to the bathroom. The manager followed me and my daughter into the toilet and asked if we were going to by something. My daughter said she didn’t think so. I was in the stall. When I came out she harassed me about asking before using the toilet.
I have never been treated like that anywhere before. Unbelievably rude and has no idea about customer service.
Written 26 January 2023
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Safari66782650372
21 contributions
Mar 2024 • couples
Great little cafe in central Hokitika.
Lovely staff, very attentive in every way.
Great food and coffee.
Only negative (beyond staff control) was group of young mothers with uncontrollable kids running around the tables.
We will return next year.
Rod & Chrissy 😇👩🦳
Written 4 March 2024
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jvt2017
Auckland Central94 contributions
Jul 2024 • friends
Good food, large portions. Whitebait fritter was amazing! Friendly staff. Would recommend getting a heat pump, 2 bar heater wasnt warm enough for us. Dont let that put you off though, just wrap up warmly!
Written 17 July 2024
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Wendy E
Penyffordd15 contributions
Oct 2023 • couples
Didn’t look busy, only had a coffee, which was ok. The worst part of our visit was to the toilets, they are disgusting! The had a layer of dust on the skirtings and surrounding areas, the slide door didn’t lock and the whole area was filthy! Do not take children there!
Written 30 October 2023
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gonetropo-nz
Christchurch54 contributions
Mar 2023 • business
best meat pies i have had in ages! they are relatively small so it takes a few but delicious.
coffee is pretty good too.
Written 1 April 2023
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Sharon65
1 contribution
Feb 2023 • friends
Dont come here if you dont have a lot of time. Service is poor. Lots of excuses. Plants are dead in garden room.
Written 17 February 2023
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Alba C
4 contributions
Jan 2023 • none
This is a large venue. It also has tables outside good to people watch.
We had a nice coffee, and the grilled chicken panini was not bad :)
Would have again.
Written 9 January 2023
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Jeff F
8 contributions
Nov 2022 • solo
This cafe specialises in whitebait ! The food is home made and delicious ! Their eggs benedict is scrumptious ! The staff are friendly and helpful ! I can thoroughly recommend !
Written 26 November 2022
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