Been meaning to stop at Gabriel 's for ages. Had to make an emergency stop due to baby waking and needing to be fed and cleaned. Staff were friendly and understanding. We were able to meet our babies needs without disturbing other diners. The food...More

Used this as a meeting place with family as had good reviews and we weren't disappointed, we all had different meals/snacks and everyone was really happy with what they ordered, lovely little place good staff, good service, would definitely recommend.

A very tasty lunch. Best eggs bene and seafood chowder we've had in a long time. Service was friendly and prompt. We would definitely stop again the next time we are passing through!

Located on corner of the main street in Lawrence in an ex bank building. Historical feel to the place. Nice food, good people, friendly and reasonably priced. Had the seafood chowder and a cold beer. Would recommend. Thanks.

We passed through Lawrence on Easter Monday and the cafe was very busy (and had been all weekend) feeding hungry holiday makers. The staff were still fresh and friendly, and the food was top notch. We had the battered blue cod and nachos - both...More

Huge meals, service was good - nice and friendly. We both had steak, it was nice and tender, served with potatoes and a side salad.

We passed through around 9.30am on a Sunday, was great to be able to grab a couple of coffees and carry on our way. I regularly have cafe coffee and this one was good!

While the food was more than ample though we found it was rather expensive for what was basically pub food. The blue cod we had was fresh and well cooked. Wasn't fussed on the salad.

We sat on the side of the road wondering if we stop here or go to the next town for dinner......a good choice to stop. Two good meals ......nothing exceptional but great friendly service and clean, efficient and the meals were very generous in size....More

We had been on a day trip from Dunedin to Alexandra to a relative's funeral and were driving back to the city late evening. There had been a slight discussion about whether we would have takeaways when we got back or whatever without anything definite...More