The Fix, at 15 Frederick Street in North Dunedin (just off George Street, down from Knox corner), has been home to some of Dunedin's finest coffee for over 21 years. Tim and Paula took over the café and roastery in 2019, continuing a legacy built by previous owners Kevin and Mandy, who ran The Fix for 19 years and were early pioneers of Dunedin's espresso coffee scene.
The Fix's coffee blend is entirely unique to the café, created originally by Kevin using a closely guarded recipe now known to only two people. All beans are responsibly sourced and 100% Arabica, sourced by John Burdon coffee in Auckland from four locations around the world, then home roasted a couple of times a week in The Fix's own roasting shed on an Ambex Drum Roaster imported from the USA. The café supplies its beans not only to its own customers but also to corporate and personal clients for their own machines, with free delivery within Dunedin.
Beyond coffee, The Fix offers takeaway, a private sunny courtyard tucked at the rear of the café — described as the café's "little secret" — and a gallery displaying work from local Dunedin artists. Coffee and food can be ordered online, and coffee beans are also available to purchase directly through the café's own store.
The Fix has been a quiet success story on Frederick Street in North Dunedin for more than 21 years, building a reputation as home to some of the city's finest coffee. Tim and Paula took ownership of the café and roastery in 2019, driven by their genuine belief in the coffee and the brand — it was their favourite coffee in Dunedin long before they took over.
The Fix's previous owners, Kevin and Mandy, ran the café for 19 years and were among the earlier pioneers of Dunedin's espresso coffee scene. Kevin worked hard to create a unique blend for The Fix, and that same blend remains on offer today — a closely guarded recipe now known to only two people. The beans themselves are responsibly sourced and 100% Arabica, sourced by John Burdon coffee in Auckland from four different locations around the world, then carefully selected to create a strong, balanced and consistent cup of espresso every time.
The roasting itself happens in The Fix's own roasting shed at home, using an Ambex Drum Roaster imported from the USA — a machine known for its robust, technical roasting, born from a partnership between Ambex and traditional Turkish roasters. The aroma that drifts around the neighbourhood on roasting days is, in the café's own words, superb. Beans are small batch roasted a couple of times a week, supplying not just the café itself but also corporate and personal customers wanting to use The Fix's beans in their own machines.
Beyond the coffee, The Fix offers a private courtyard tucked at the rear of the café — described as the café's "little secret" — a sunny spot where many customers catch up with friends, family and colleagues away from the daily bustle. The café's bright orange interior also doubles as a gallery, showcasing work from local Dunedin artists on its walls.
For those wanting The Fix's beans beyond the café itself, corporate orders are available, with beans ground to preference and delivered directly to a workplace. Delivery within the Dunedin area is free, with corporate rates available and quotes offered for locations further afield.
Coffee and food can be ordered online, and coffee beans can be purchased directly through The Fix's own online store in 250g or 1kg bags, ground as beans, espresso or plunger grind. The Fix is located at 15 Frederick Street, North Dunedin, just off George Street and down from the Knox corner.