Stone Oven Bakery Cafe Restaurant & Bar

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About Stone Oven Bakery Cafe Restaurant & Bar

Stone Oven Bakery Cafe Restaurant & Bar is a locally loved bakery and cafe in the heart of Hokitika, known for fresh food, rich espresso coffee, and meals done right. Open seven days from 6am until late, it's an easy stop for locals and travellers any time of day.

The bakery cabinet is stocked with iconic Kiwi classics - pies, sausage rolls, filled rolls, sandwiches, slices and cakes - fresh from the oven daily. The cafe and restaurant side serves a diverse all-day menu from breakfast through to dinner, including a Coasters Big Breakfast, eggs benedict, burger favourites, and the classic West Coast whitebait, with a separate evening menu of starters, pizzas, burgers, seafood, grilled meats and lighter meals. Dessert comes courtesy of Stone Oven's famous gelato, made in a variety of flavours.

Described as a gathering place for Coasters, Stone Oven prides itself on warm, old-style hospitality, and can host private functions and group bookings on its fully licensed premises, with seating for 50+ guests and catering, platters, cakes and custom orders available, often turned around within 24 hours.

Stone Oven Bakery Cafe Restaurant & Bar: A Hokitika Institution

In the heart of Hokitika, Stone Oven Bakery Cafe Restaurant & Bar has become the local favourite for fresh baking, rich espresso and meals done right. Open seven days a week from 6am until late, it's the kind of stop locals pop into regularly and travellers remember long after they've left the West Coast.

Bakery Classics, Fresh Daily

The bakery cabinet is stocked fresh from the oven every day with pies, sausage rolls, filled rolls, sandwiches, slices and cakes - the kind of iconic Kiwi bakery classics that make Stone Oven an easy stop any time of day. Pair it with a quality brewed espresso and you've got a quick, satisfying visit.

An All-Day Menu With Local Flavour

For those settling in, the all-day menu covers breakfast, lunch and dinner, from a Coasters Big Breakfast and eggs benedict through to burger favourites and rice and noodle dishes for something different. The classic West Coast whitebait also features, giving visitors a genuine taste of the region.

An Evening Menu to Match

Come evening, Stone Oven shifts into a fuller restaurant offering - starters like handcrafted pork spring rolls, chicken dumplings and Thai pumpkin soup, followed by pizzas, burgers, grilled meats, BBQ ribs, chicken adobo and skewered kebabs. Lighter options like a grilled chicken salad and a kids platter round out the evening menu for family diners.

Famous Gelato and a Full Bar

No visit is complete without the famous gelato, served in a variety of flavours, while the fully licensed premises means cold beers and a drinks menu are on hand for those settling in for a while.

A Gathering Place for the Coasters

Stone Oven describes itself as more than just a cafe - a cornerstone of the community, offering warm, old-style hospitality whether it's a quick morning coffee catch-up or a celebratory family dinner. The venue can host private functions and group bookings for 50+ guests, with catering, platters, cakes and custom orders often turned around within 24 hours.

Visiting Stone Oven

Stone Oven Bakery Cafe Restaurant & Bar is located at 105 Revell Street, Hokitika 8025, with parking available on Revell Street and Beach Street, and wheelchair access. It's open seven days from 6am until late, though evening dining hours may vary during the winter months.

Signature items

  • West Coast Whitebait
  • Coasters Big Breakfast
  • BLT / BLAT Sandwich
  • Famous Gelato
  • BBQ Ribs

Menu

Gelato

  • Gelato β€” A variety of delicious gelato flavours

All Day Menu

  • Coasters Big Breakfast β€” A hearty West Coast breakfast
  • Omelette β€” Cooked to order
  • Eggs Benedict β€” Classic eggs benedict
  • Rice and Noodle Dishes β€” Asian-inspired options on the all-day menu
  • Fried Chicken β€” All-day menu favourite
  • Burger Favourites β€” A selection of burgers
  • West Coast Whitebait β€” The classic West Coast delicacy

Bakery Classics

  • Pies β€” Fresh baked daily
  • Sausage Rolls β€” Fresh baked daily
  • Filled Rolls β€” Fresh baked daily
  • Sandwiches β€” Including a popular BLT and BLAT
  • Slices β€” Sweet cabinet treats
  • Cakes β€” Sweet cabinet treats

Evening Menu - Starters

  • Handcrafted Pork Spring Rolls β€” House-made spring rolls
  • Chicken Dumplings β€” Evening menu starter
  • Thai Pumpkin Soup β€” Evening menu starter
  • Garlic Herb Bread β€” Evening menu starter
  • Basket of Fries β€” Evening menu starter

Evening Menu - Burgers, Pizzas & Grill

  • Pizzas β€” A range of pizzas on the evening menu
  • Burgers β€” A range of burgers on the evening menu
  • Grilled Meats β€” Grill selection from the evening menu
  • BBQ Ribs β€” Evening menu grill favourite
  • Chicken Adobo β€” Evening menu dish
  • Skewered Kebabs β€” Evening menu grill dish

Evening Menu - Seafood & Lighter Meals

  • Seafood & Local Delicacies β€” A selection of seafood dishes
  • Vegetable Stacker β€” Evening menu vegetarian option
  • Grilled Chicken Salad β€” Lighter evening meal option
  • Kids Platter β€” Family friendly evening option

Frequently asked questions

What are Stone Oven's opening hours?
Open seven days a week from 6am until late, though evening dining hours may vary during winter months.
Is parking available at Stone Oven?
Yes, parking is available on Revell Street and Beach Street.
Is Stone Oven wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the premises is wheelchair accessible.
Can Stone Oven cater for private functions?
Yes, the fully licensed premises seats 50+ guests and can host private functions and group bookings, with custom catering orders often turned around within 24 hours.
Does Stone Oven cater to dietary requirements?
Yes, guests are encouraged to ask the team and they'll make sure you're sorted.
Does Stone Oven offer takeaway?
Yes, you can call ahead to order takeaway and pick up on your way past.
What is Stone Oven known for?
Its bakery classics, Coasters Big Breakfast, West Coast whitebait, and famous gelato.

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Good to know

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