A cafe at 9 Ballance Street in Whataupoko, Gisborne, where the coffee is freshly ground and the baking is done in-house by a young local baker. The menu includes brunch with options such as eggs benedict, fresh salads and flaky pastries, plus a la carte dishes and cabinet food with savoury pies, quiches and sweet treats. The cafe says it uses locally sourced ingredients where possible.
The retail side sells Frank Green bottles, artisan candles, jams, pickles and granola, and gift vouchers are available. Customised catering can be arranged for events. The cafe describes its service as friendly and attentive. Open Locally lists five other cafes within a kilometre. Ormond Road Cafe & Takeaways and Rume | Studio Foon are both 0.5 km away, rated 4.2 from 356 reviews and 5.0 from 12 reviews. The Bean Genie and Lazy Lady Dhaba are 0.8 km away, rated 4.9 from 141 reviews and 5.0 from 27 reviews. Our pick in Gisborne for a coffee and a pie.