Sophisticated coffee spot in the industrial neighborhood of Dunedin. We found this spot while…read morehunting for murals along the Dunedin Street Art Trail. Along with having a prime location along the pedestrian only strip of Jetty St with easy parking along Vogel, it has great art just outside and also inside the courtyard area. The fact that paint buckets and scaffolding had been set up inside didn't deter people at all from collecting inside Heritage, a testament to the effort put into designing the cafe. Our experience was determinedly efficient yet friendly. As a full service cafe, Heritage offers all your caffeinated needs along with a solid pastry, sandwich, and salad selection. Still and sparkling water are self-serve, but all other in-house orders are hand-delivered to your table. There's a range of seating options too: outdoor tables, a long counter perfect for people watching, and booths. Somehow everything fits neatly into the space without seeming patched together. According to the website, booths can be booked in advance too. My family enjoyed our Flat Whites and a Mocha (served with two marshmallows). The Friand had raspberry filling inside, and actually tasted more like sweet rice flour than almond flour - delicious even if it wasn't what we were expecting. I haven't been this excited by a bathroom for a while, but hopefully once you've made the trip you'll be excited too. Look for the door that's perfectly camouflaged along the wooden wall of the courtyard to find three separate bathroom stalls. Amongst the sparkling white furniture, something seems amiss. Before you drip your washed hands all over the floor, check behind the mirror for some truly efficient use of space (and paper towels)!

Hip joint, beautifully designed interior, delicious-looking food. We just stopped by to get chai…read morelattes to go, which were yummy. Clean bathrooms too! Highly recommend.

Yum!!!! Came here for a late breakfast/early lunch and the food is delicious...and huge…read more The Hound Dog is everything good in the world. HUGE slices of banana bread French toast topped with jam, bacon and a cream. A big smear of PB on the plate as well. It's a sweet - salty - crunchy (they sprinkled peanuts on top) combo that is amazing. Coffee is pretty delicious too. Nice atmosphere - very laid back. I'd come again!

I read an article in the newspaper about restaurants that are preserving old buildings and that got…read moremy interest. We had an omelet and their fresh sourdough bread. It was delicious and the kitchen even split the omelette and salad for us. Nice ambience with a bit of whimsy in a beautiful building. Make sure you look carefully at the entrance and area above it when you are inside. Also, the bathroom has an original stone wall that is great. Don't miss that.

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.

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.

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!

Down by the railroad station. Great place for breakfast or lunch. Fresh seasonal ingredients are a…read morehighlight. My blue nose cod fish and chips was fresh and lovely. Service is table-side though you do pay at the bar. Many seating options and some in their outdoor living space.

Sometimes you just can't say enough about a place. When traveling in a different country, it the…read morelittle things that make all the difference. Starting with location, it is right near the train station and about a 5 minute walk from the Octagon which is the center of town. They have outdoor patio seating as well as an inviting indoor area. Just a quick pass by the counter and you are overwhelmed with delicious looking options. Then you take a look at the menu and yep, probably can't go wrong. In our quest to try new things or what a place may be famous for, it is always best to ask the waiter/waitress what the most popular dish is or what they are known for. The majority of the time, they won't steer you wrong. That day, the scone was highly recommended to us and omg was it amazing. I have never had such a moist and flavorful scone in my life. Definitely a must order!!! When I looked at the drink menu, 1 thing stood out and not knowing what it was, I once again had to order it. The Ashley Latte, what a fun way to start a meal. By far the best, put a smile on your face, drink I have ever had. It was just a colorful plain latte, but the colors made it all the better. Since I hadn't ordered battered fish anywhere on our trip, I decided to do so here. It was good, however I would prefer to stick with the more unique menu items as those all hit the spot. I would return here in a heartbeat anytime I am in town.

Everything about this Restaurant was 5 star! The service was amazing! Located in the heart of the…read morecity (within the Octagon), making it easy to find and centrally located was a huge plus. And, the food....yep absolutely delicious!!! Ok, the food. Well, when you are on vacation, you get the one thing everyone goes for and in this case, it was the donuts. You get to choose your filling and inject it yourself. It was fun to feel like I kinda made my own donut. Since they are sizable, my husband and I shared 1 but chose 2 fillings. This worked great and our fillings blended nicely. Besides a great cup of coffee, we did have some healthier, more filling breakfast items which were all so tasty. Highly recommend a meal here if you are in the area!

It's the food and the service that set this place apart. The interior ambience is more of a cafe…read morewith a glass counter with cakes and tables/chairs are fairly basic. Had the risotto with added chicken and it was amazing. Filling, heathy and good. Added bonus for good service.

Returned 6 years later & the coffee was significantly better. Popular spot so parking can be a…read morelittle challenging (by Dunedin standards anyway). Great views over the city

The inside has plenty of sitting space, great for groups or small parties. Coffee is delicious…read more Only reason I am giving it 3 stars is because they advertise free WiFi all over the place (in fact that was the only reason we came) but it has a 30 minute limit. Visit for food and drinks, but don't plan on working from here.

My friends and I were staying at the Park Regis for the night to break up our drive to ChCh; the…read morelobby receptionist recommended this next-door cafe as the best place to grab lunch, so we took her advice. This cute two-story cafe has a lot to offer not just for the tummy but for the eyes and body, too. The lower level seating offers cozy leather chairs for lounging in an intimate setting, the counter level has tall top tables for a quick coffee break and the second story loft is a brighter, casual dining experience. Though the cafe counter is small, they have a lot to offer. They have an extensive breakfast menu (served all day on weekends and until 2pm on weekdays) that ranges from muesli and banana loaves to eggs benedict and crepes. Missed the breakfast menu? Never fear, lunch is just as appetizing. They have a whole range of options for the pickiest of people including vegetarian options (like the risotto or the fritters). I had the Toasted Ciabatta Sandwich which allows you to choose 3/6 options: sundried tomato, chorizo, ham off the bone, swiss cheese, sheep cheese and caramalized onions. I tried the sundried tomato, ham off the bone and swiss cheese which was delicious! There are also soups and salads for the smaller appetites. Thirsty for more than coffee? Try one of their selections of wines or beers. Under 21? Try their cold sodas; I prefer the ginger beer.

A sweet little spot to grab brunch. Serving up one of my favourite international beans, Coffee…read moreSupreme! The menu here is small but well thought out. For the gluten free people there's a lot on offer and generally at no extra cost which was nice to see. Small cabinet of freshly baked goods on offer. Friendly staff and efficient service.

The bar itself was made to appear really homey and cozy, with mostly wood accents and the central…read morebar area bringing much charm. The whole place seems to have three general areas, indoors, patio (street side) and the garden (cool as it's a smoking area too). The drinks on tap are quite peculiar, milk stout is one of them, and the one I had was the flat white (beer with a coffee like base and creamy upper froth). We both got fish and chips which was simply divine!

Average bar where you can find a fair range of beers. Wide selection of meals as well and bar food…read more You can find really great tasting dessert slices, biscuits, and generous portions of chips. Their hot coffee is okay tasting, nothing out of the ordinary. Their iced coffees however are to die for. Not only are they large, but they're thick and almost shake like. This comes with a price tag though with one iced coffee costing about 7 or 8 dollars. This is why I did not give 4 stars, prices are a bit high.