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PRICE RANGE
US$3 - US$15
CUISINES
Sri Lankan, Cafe, International, Fusion
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

What a great cafe and bar. My wife and I visited about three years ago and decided to visit the area today on out motorbike. The cafe decor and outdoor eating has added an extra dimension to the place, three years ago we found the...eatery a very special place, and our visit today did not disappoint. The food was cooked to perfection and served to us at the table with a great smile. The chef and his wife we found out own and work at the cafe, what a great team. The menu catered for most tastes and the portions were generous. If I hadn’t had to drive home I would have sampled one or two of the craft beers on offer. We will certainly return in the near future.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 21 January 2023 via mobile

An excellent vegetarian wrap. Enough for 2. Delicious. Partner had infused venison deluxe burger. Good too. Well priced food,very fresh with the bonus of craft beers if you like. Would definitely visit again. Thanks

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 28 February 2022

There were five of us and the meals we all what we hoped. The scrambled eggs and bacon on ciabatta were exactly what I liked. I will need to travel back to Methven again to try other things on the Abrabica menu. The wine was...good and the Iced Chocolate I had for afters. Good atmosphere and attentive host.More

Date of visit: February 2022
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Reviewed 28 December 2021 via mobile

Extremely friendly barista and front of house person. Great flat white and long black, together with a nutritiously good muesli slice. Couldn’t fault it.

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed 21 March 2021 via mobile

Great bacon and eggs with a top dirty chai. Very reasonable price too. Very tidy and well set out cafe. Definitely recommend

Date of visit: March 2021
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Reviewed 6 September 2020 via mobile

I just had the best coffee here. Lee, the barista, made the most beautiful coffee that it looked too good to drink. But drink I did and it was delicious ☕️😋

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed 1 June 2020 via mobile

We were so disappointed with this place. I think it must have changed hands in the last 5 years as I never remember it being this bad. I asked for a half eggs Benedict as I just can’t eat two eggs and all that comes...with it. The very young and not very confident waitress went to ask the check. I watched her ask him, he never missed a bit - no, can’t do that. No explanation given. We should’ve left then. But instead we ordered the bacon and eggs. You get no choice with the eggs - got to be fried (it does state that on the menu but how hard could it be to offer a choice?). No choice either about the bread - white out of a supermarket packet. The bacon was burnt, we couldn’t really eat it. The menu has 4 I think it is, breakfast items. Could really do with a muesli or granola and fruit option. We will not be back.More

Date of visit: May 2020
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609JulieF, Owner at Craft @ Arabica, responded to this reviewResponded 8 September 2020

Hello recent reviewer, Thank you for taking the time to review our establishment on Tripdavisor. We are very disappointed to hear about your negative experience at the cafe after 9 years of all positive reviews and the same owners we are slightly concerned about your...More

Reviewed 21 February 2020 via mobile

Lovely lunch Greeted with a smile and very helpful Great coffee Lightest Waffles The Lamb burger was great

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed 16 February 2020

There wasn’t much open in Methven on a Sunday but Arabica was so we just stopped for a pot of tea and a cappuccino. Really enjoyed my coffee and the staff were very chatty and friendly.

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed 24 January 2020

Great menu. Great coffee. Great staff. Lots of lunch options. The tomato and basil soup is my favourite,

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed 30 June 2019 via mobile

The service here is terrific. The coffee was well made and presented well. The bean choice is a not robust enough for my liking. The food we had was very good.

Date of visit: June 2019
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Reviewed 27 April 2019

A very clean and spacious café. They make a decent coffee in a good sized cup. Café style food choices might be a bit limited but this is a small town and they have a reasonable menu to pick something from. Friendly smiling staff and...clean toilets available on site. Will come here again next time.More

Date of visit: April 2019
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Reviewed 22 February 2019

Accommodated our large group well. Excellent appetizer plate and excellent fish. I did not pay the bill, but I did hear that it was quite expensive however- but can't quantify it

Date of visit: February 2019
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Reviewed 26 January 2019

This is a lovely cafe , very good coffee, scrumpy Florentines and very helpful friendly staff, especially the lady who I think owns it. I didn’t get to est a full meal here but it looked very good and the snacks for lunch were very...good. Immaculately clean , light and airy placeMore

Date of visit: January 2019
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Reviewed 5 October 2018 via mobile

Went in for Coffee and a light lunch. The staff were friendly and very helpful. The food was delicious. Two paninis from the counter. The coffee was so good. I wish I’d ordered a large. Can’t wait to go back!

Date of visit: September 2018
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Kiwi_rua
21 June 2017|
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Response from Arabica2013 | Property representative |
Arabica is Fully Licensed but unfortunately not BYO. We have a large selection of alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages available.
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Costinhes
5 June 2017|
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Response from 609JulieF | Property representative |
We are open most public holidays. Please call 03 3028455 to find out opening times.
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elspeth_stewart
21 March 2016|
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Response from Arabica2013 | Property representative |
Yes, Arabica will be Open Good Friday from 9am-3pm then re-opening from 6:30pm-8:30pm for a Sri Lankan Curry Buffet.No Surcharge For reservations please call 03 3028455. Many Thanks
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CRAFT @ ARABICA, Methven - Restaurant Reviews, Phone Number & Photos

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Yes, Craft @ Arabica offers takeaway services.

Craft @ Arabica is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5