This is a lovely breakfast place, and the refrigerator case is full of sandwiches you can take with…read moreyou for later. That's what we did. Loved the chicken sandwich. It was hard to decide between that and ham. Both with fresh veggies. Great coffee and pastries. Ham and cheese croissant yummy, too much to eat at one sitting. They had wonderful breads on their rack. And try the savory scone too.

If your in Dunedin for a trip. This is a must go place! Fun pastries, tasty bread all made on site…read more I love there roast chicken sandwiches, the tasty bread and fresh fillings. Thanks guys see you at Christmas or the next time me I'm in town.

This restaurant was a recommendation by a hotel clerk. The service was indifferent but based on…read morefood quality it was an excellent recommendation. BTW, the menu features breakfast all day plus a few different specials. I enjoyed the beef brisket on a brioche bun with chips. The sandwich was full of beef, tasty, and importantly served hot. I would go back to try other items should I be back in the area.

Everything was SO GOOD, my family loved our meal here. Theres a great variety to the menu, so we…read morefelt like there was something for everyone. The food is fresh and delicious, quick and the atmosphere is light and pretty. I would totally recommend and can't wait to go back.

Went here for breakfast on a weekday morning, and it was extremely busy. I ordered the French toast…read moresince they were out of avocados. Most of their other breakfast options are egg based. Would go back on another day to try some of the other breakfast options when it is less busy.

Fresh lox on a bagel, a strong pull in my latte, unlimited savory and sweet homemade treats, and…read morefriendly staff.

Probably the best cafe in Dunedin! My poached eggs/smoked salmon/potato cakes breakfast was…read morewell-portioned as well as flavoursome AND they added a generous serving of yummy hollandaise for only a dollar (seems crazy good to me as an Aucklander - here such an add-on would cost you at least 3 dollars). The cinnamon bun/scroll is HEAVENLY: think soft, pillowy, buttery layered brioche swirled with sugary, cinnamony deliciousness. I recommend getting up early in the morning to get one of those babies nice and hot out of the oven - I did and I did not regret it. The service was impeccable: I told the guy behind the counter that I was in a bit of a hurry and the food was brought to the table in less than 10 minutes. Everyone including all the waiters I chatted with were lovely. Will definitely come back when/if I am back!

The Good Oil is a reliably cafe for good coffee and lunches on the main shopping street in Dunedin…read more The guy who owns and runs it is lovely and the other staff are also always friendly. There is usually a busy atmosphere in there these days as it's become a deservedly popular spot to meet friends and colleagues for coffee or lunch. The brunch menu is good, with enough vegetarian options, and the cooks will also make non-meat versions on request, which is great. The cabinet is full of interesting salads and nice cakes too! Service is prompt and if you don't like your coffee they will remake it without being grumpy about it - as real baristas should. Unfortunately, the coffee does not appear to be Fair Trade - it would be great if this could be looked at, as then the Good Oil would deserve a 5 star rating.

Went here for coffee…read more Old-school free play arcade machines to play whilst you wait. Coffee was decent and really enjoyed the ambience, murals are great.

Clean, quiet, local coffee shop-…read more Such an incredible coffee shop -- my family has been traveling around New Zealand for a few weeks with a home base in Dunedin and this is our favorite spot. We walk here every morning for coffee and pastries (15/10 recommend the savory muffin, but everything is amazing). They have soup and sandwiches, too, including vegetarian options. The coffee is perfect, Christine and all the staff are so welcoming, and the atmosphere is perfect for a quick pop in or a longer stay. Chat up the locals, read the paper, or quietly plan your next journey while enjoying a nibble or sandwich-- We will definitely be back!!

Good positive atmosphere - always filled with plenty of students. Friendly staff…read more Food is above average, steak night

Although billed as 'strictly' coffee, this cafe is chock full of sandwiches and desserts as well,…read morelike the "rosemary and dark chocolate" muffin they were advertising as the day's special. But they were pretty cleared out by the time I grabbed a latte at 1:30pm, so don't go late and expect the full range!

Went for breakfast and the food was good and reasonably priced, drinks were also good the chai was…read morenice and good coffee. Employees were very nice and friendly and the atmosphere was very cute and warm with lots of space and room to enjoy the spot. Definitely I good choice for a bite to eat and a coffee.

This is my new favorite place in Dunedin. I can't compliment them enough on their fantastic flare…read moreof mixed art and decor and especially on their coffee and deserts! First of all, you walk in and you're absorbed into the antique-ish, artsy, hodgepodge, home style feel of the shop. The building is antique and eclectic and their decor really brings the magpie morning theme to life. The entrance and main counter opens up into a larger sitting room with large storefront windows allowing in natural light and people watching on the streets. The menu is filled with treasures, but don't miss their display case full of deserts and sandwiches. That's where I found pure bliss. My partner and I ordered out-of-this-world homemade carrot cake topped with homemade icing and tons of nuts and berries, a homemade apricot tart, a mushroom sandwich, and a bacon and egg bagel from the display and a long black and iced coffee from the menu. Hands down, the carrot cake blew us away and my iced coffee with milk and ice cream (yes, ice cream) took it over the top! The rest was also fantastic, but we did have our favorite. Service was quick and friendly and I am definitely going to be back as soon as I get the chance!

Ordered a build your own sandwich and an iced chocolate. The iced chocolate came with a scoop of…read moreice cream in it. The build your own sandwich was larger than expected and had melted butter on top. Was with a group of three on a weekend around brunch time, and was able to find a table, however, some other groups had to wait.

This was a great place to eat breakfast. We popped in before our day out on the Otago Peninsula and…read morewere delighted to find something for everyone. The eggs Benedict with salmon was excellent as were the scrambled eggs, porridge with berries, and the chocolate pancakes. The presentation was perfect. Service was good too, the friendly staff ensured we were welcomed.