Old Factory Corner is a complex of food shops, a café and craft stores at 151 McShane Road, Appleby, Nelson. It takes its name from the old cheese factory building, which housed the Waimea Co-Operative Dairy Company from 1915, and the complex's gabled roofs follow its design. The Junction is a specialist cheese shop, with cured meats and imported wine alongside food from the Nelson region and beyond. GoodFor is a fully plastic-free store for filling pantry and household goods. Connings Food Market is a family-owned boutique grocery showcasing food from around New Zealand, especially Nelson and Tasman. There is also a fresh fruit and vegetable store, and an arts and crafts store with photography and fibre work.
The Grape Escape Cafe sits in a country garden and serves brunch, lunch and afternoon tea, with superb coffee. Guests can sit on the deck, under a sun umbrella, or in the shade of a tree. The complex also has three outdoor dining areas, a children's play area and an outdoor fireplace. Our pick in Appleby for a relaxed brunch among the food shops.