The Good Oil Cafe has been serving Dunedin premium coffee and quality food since 2003. Built on a philosophy of fresh, seasonal ingredients and espresso served the way customers love it, the cafe has become one of the city's go-to spots for breakfast, lunch, and a decadent cabinet treat.
The George Street cafe offers an all-day menu of a la carte and cabinet food, from cooked breakfasts and gourmet salads to hand-made pies made fresh on site every day. The kitchen uses free-range eggs and Deep Creek Deli pork, and caters to gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian diners, with gluten-free bread available on request.
The cafe is also known for its sweet treats - gooey caramel slices, decadent brownies, lemon and sour cream cake, fruity friands, and cinnamon swirls that have reached cult-like status with regulars. Beyond the counter, The Good Oil Cafe offers private catering for functions of eight to fifty people, from business lunches to birthdays and launch parties.
Since 2003, The Good Oil Cafe has been a fixture of the Dunedin cafe scene, built on a simple formula: fresh, seasonal ingredients and the best espresso, served the way customers love it. What started as one cafe has grown into two well-loved Dunedin locations, each known for the same tasty food, great coffee and friendly service.
The George Street cafe serves an all-day menu of a la carte and cabinet food designed to satisfy at any time of day. Cooked breakfasts, muesli, French toast and omelettes cover the morning rush, while gourmet salads, hand-made pies and fresh sandwiches carry through to lunch. The kitchen uses free-range eggs and Deep Creek Deli pork, and offers gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options, with gluten-free bread available on request.
No visit to The Good Oil Cafe is complete without trying the cinnamon swirls, which have built an almost cult-like following among regulars. They sit alongside a rotating cabinet of gooey caramel slices, decadent brownies, lemon and sour cream cake, and fruity friands - the kind of teatime treats that keep customers coming back for their afternoon coffee stop.
Coffee is at the heart of what The Good Oil Cafe does, backed up by a full range of hot drinks including loose leaf tea and hot chocolate, plus cold drinks and smoothies served in a signature jar. Customers consistently praise the quick, friendly service that keeps the cafe a popular meeting spot for locals, workers and visitors alike.
Beyond the counter, The Good Oil Cafe offers fuss-free catering services for private events and functions ranging from eight to fifty people. Whether it's a business lunch, an after-work function, elegant canapes for a special event, or a celebration like a launch party, birthday or graduation, the team can put together a tailored menu that includes gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options.
The George Street cafe is open seven days a week from 7.30am to 4.00pm. Whether it's a quick coffee, a leisurely breakfast, or a working lunch, The Good Oil Cafe has built its reputation on consistency - fresh food, good coffee, and friendly service, visit after visit.