Where to find best coffee in Gisborne
Grab your keep-cup and take it to the beach or enjoy alongside fabulous food at one of our local cafés.
The Kiosk at Tahu
40 Centennial Marine Drive, Gisborne
Open 7 days 6.30 am - 3 pm
Grab coffee and food to go from this perfect beachfront location! Located along the boardwalk in the Midway Surf Lifesaving Club building, just below the restaurant Tahu. Best way to start your weekend.
Mr Clifton
126 Grey Street, Gisborne
Open Monday - Saturday 6:30 am - 2pm, Saturday 6:30 am - 4 pm
Specialty coffee shop in the city centre serving takeaway coffee only. Perfect for an early morning fix! Pick up the counter dice and try your luck - roll double sixes and your coffee is on the house!
The Workshop
73 Carnarvon Street, Gisborne
Open Tuesday - Friday 10 am - 5pm, Saturday 10 am - 1 pm
Fabulous eclectic shop with the best little seating area for coffee and a chat with friends. Honestly the nicest Italian almond biscuits I have ever had in my life! All the other goodies are delicious too. Browse, shop, drink coffee and eat – what could be more perfect!
Curbside Kitchen
9 Ballance Street, Gisborne
Open Tuesday to Friday, 7.30 am - 2 pm, Saturdays 9 am – 1.30 pm
Fabulous coffee and food suitable for eating in or taking home. Really friendly girls and set in the Ballance Street Village with lots of lovely shops and things to see…
Zephyr Wainui
4 Oneroa Rd, Wainui
Open everyday 8am - 2pm
Vegan cafe and grocer in Wainui. Serves great breakfast bowls, delicious homemade vegan breakfasts and lunches and great coffee. Be in the know with this little treasure in the heart of Wainui Beach. You can bike from town on the cycleway – a perfect destination!
Flagship Eatery
14 Childers Road, Gisborne
Open Monday to Friday 7 am – 2.30 pm, Saturday and Sunday 8 am to 2.30 pm
Delicious food and a great place for breakfast. No bookings so just go on in, but note it can get really busy at lunchtimes. Nice to sit outside in the summer and perfect for a meeting place after walking the Board Walk.
Ragland Roast
16 Wainui Road, Inner Kaiti, Gisborne
Open Monday - Friday 6 am - 4 pm, Saturday and Sunday 7 am - 4 pm
Grab a coffee or pick up freshly roasted beans en route to Wainui Beach as this laid back coffee shop. Plenty of parking, outdoor tables and surfing magazines on site!
PBC Café
38 Childers Road, Gisborne
Open Monday to Friday 7 am – 3 pm, Saturday and Sunday 8 am - 3 pm
Lots of outside areas so great in the sunshine and perfect for a leisurely breakfast or just a cup of coffee. Part of the historic Poverty Bay Club and well worth a visit. Next door to the Aviary shop with a wonderful selection of local gifts and bits and pieces.