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The Figgery Cafe & Shop
With a Mediterranean climate at your fingertips, it would be a crime not to cultivate one of the world’s most treasured fruits.
Decibel Wines
Decibel Wines is a counter-culture winery. Uh, what does that mean? They create wines that are fine but always fun, adventurous but always approachable.
Rosina Eatery
After your first visit to Rosina, you’ll be digging up every excuse in the book to return on the daily. That was our experience anyway.
Ya Bon Table
Apart from those living under a giant rock, every soul in Hawke’s Bay is familiar (and likely obsessed) with the irresistible baked goods from modern French bakery, Ya...
Red Bridge Coffee
A special kind of magic takes over when you exit the main town and enter the Hawke’s Bay countryside, with tree-lined roads winding through rolling hills and vineyards.
OTT in the City
Is there anything more satisfying than biting into a herb-loaded bánh mì on a sunny day or warming up with a comforting bowl of phở? When it’s coming...
The Artisan Cafe
Follow the enticing aroma of freshly roasted coffee down Queen Street East and through the doors of The Artisan Cafe, a boutique micro roastery adding a great buzz to the...
St Martha
The Havelock North dining scene continues to trend positively, fuelled by its latest addition, St Martha.
Bambina Pizzeria
Alessandro Buttazzoni is a name possibly familiar to those from Hawke’s Bay, given that he is the widely experienced creator of the beloved Alessandro’s Pizza e...
Lot 2
Havelock North’s Lot 2 is a laid back, unpretentious eatery that starts each day as a café, before transforming into an intimate evening destination.
Tu Meke Don
In a happy marriage of Japanese food and Kiwi vibes, Tu Meke Don is a real family-run business, operating out of the lively Tribune precinct in Hastings.
Long Island Delicatessen
Need a bite to eat when you’re on the go? Looking to pack a picnic for lunch? Or, searching for somewhere that provides knockout catering? Hastings’ Long Island...
Oh My Goodness Speciality Breads
Oh My Goodness is one of those places where you walk through the front doors and instantly sense the care and attention that has gone into creating the business.