Reviews of OAKEN CAFE. (Coffee Shop) in Dunedin (Otago).

OAKEN CAFE

352 Reviews

148 Comments

Coffee shop

Cafe

Breakfast restaurant

540 Great King Street, Dunedin North, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand

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Information of OAKEN CAFE, Coffee shop in Dunedin (Otago)

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Reviews of OAKEN CAFE

R. G.

A nice place to have breakfast with friendly staff and food. The avocado on toast was OK (just sliced avocado instead of smashed avo) and the toast was just acceptable.

B. L. L.

There were many options to eat breakfast that morning but I purposely chose one which was closer to University of Otago. This cafe was one street away from St David's Complex which houses lecture theatre, seminar rooms, a cafe and University Union... which was not there when I went back to Malaysia in the year 2000. I chose this cafe before it was within walking distance, and its proximity to University of Otago - I parked my car at our accommodation and walked towards the cafe before continuing to the university campus. First impression was very good - the cafe boasts floor-to-ceiling glass allowing maximum natural lighting to light up the whole place. Friendly staffs made our visit welcomed and in no time the breakfast items were served in front of us. All of which tasted freshly made and perhaps it was the cold winter morning that got us famished. Eggs Benedict, bacon, eggs and even wraps were those that we'd ordered.. and we could not find fault with all of the food. In the end, we walked out of the cafe happily and continued to my Alma mater.

M. G.

Good good, good customer service, a great place to start your morning while in Dunedin. Highly recommended.

P.

A great place to catch up with friends. Date scones a specialty & excellent coffee.

D. C.

The best eggs Benedict by far that I have tried. Perfect poach egg ! 10/10 to the chef ! 👩‍🍳

M. G.

Great food at ok prices, pictured from top to bottom is the scrambled eggs, French toast, and the oaken breakfast. Service was friendly, though given our 40ish minute wait there really needed to be a follow up check for additional drinks. Upstairs acoustics are also pretty bad when it’s busy, noise echos and everyone talks louder as a result. Would definitely go back, just maybe outside of the busier times.

R. “. P.

A wee café close to University of Otago within the so called "fat lane" by the locals, Oaken is discretely positioned between a motel and a used book store. Despite its size, it has ample seatings on both ground and first level. As always, the litmus test for a café is how they make their coffee, in this case the unpretentious Flat White. However, I can only provide 2 stars for the ordered beverage, as not only it took more than enough waiting time for a not-so-busy time of the day, it was also made to look like a cappuccino with more foam than the typical Flat White. An example of how a simple beverage in the hands of a supposedly skilled barista is failed on all corners. It tasted bitter and has slightly unpleasant after taste. The only consolation is the very nice FOH lady who served the coffee and appropriately apologize for the time taken for waiting. Thus the added star. All in all, it would be my last time there.

A. D.

Nice lunch at Oaken today. No fish, so it was a prawn curry instead. It was delicious, but I'd have preferred them to have taken off the prawn tails, which would have made it easier to eat. Have enjoyed many meals here. Yum.

F. C.

Great as always, stopping by for coffee or brunch and taking shelter from the cold outside in the inviting place with a sunny view from upstairs. Welcoming staff and friendly faces as soon as you walk in

C. T.

Great coffee and food quick chatty and efficient

P. T.

Great food, absolutely delicious and the staff are really friendly. The ambience is quite restful...not uncommon to see people playing Chess, one of my favorite 'go to' places in Dunedin.

T.

I heard about Oaken last year, admittedly, I had a cliché syntax and semantics moment and crafted the belief in my mind that it was a woodcraft store! Regardless, the other day, after relentless deliberation with a colleague we decided to go to Oaken for a coffee. I must say, Oaken is in a very nice setting. The cafe itself is situated off a main road, however they have managed to stop the noise of traffic from drowning the inside of the store. The seating upstairs is a very nice touch and on a nice day it would be a splendid place to watch the iridescent light fill up the cafe. The customer service is on par. The staff are friendly and welcome you as you enter the cafe. They also enjoy conversation and exude enthusiasm. My colleague and I both ordered a flat white. My only improvement would be to feedback that the waitress split my coffee on my saucer, this is something that really annoys me. However, I appreciate that mistakes happen, and the quality of the coffee made up for this fault. Overall, I was delighted by Oaken. I have already been back two times, I am sure that my presence will not be omitted for long!

Y.

Really nice atmosphere upstairs, nice place to catch up with mates. Brownie was rich and hot choco was good. You also get a complementary mini cookie instead of the usual marshmallow.

J. B.

Oaken is lovely, they always have nice salads and a nice variety of food. They cater to a lot of allergies/intolerances. They have the best cookie ever, would definitely recommend. It is nice to order a coffee and sit upstairs and enjoy the view, or lunch with friends.

J. S.

A wonderful experience. What the chef in there can produce in such a small space is nothing short of miraculous. Very tasty and nutritous nosh...highly recommend this place. The staff are tremendously helpful and cheerful

J. M.

Awesome staff, great food and excellent coffee. Best hollandaise sauce I have had for a long time. Food was fresh and delicious

S. H.

Superb service and food. The staff went out of their way to look after us, which was really appreciated. The food and coffee were delicious, with lots to choose from. Thanks so much!

A. M.

Best cookies and muffins in town. The coffee was fairly good too, except they didn't let me know their chai was already sweet when I requested extra sugar. Their Afghan's are a must try. The ambiance was good and the place being small felt cozy and cheerful. Staff is very friendly too. Would surely go there next time I am in Dunedin.

S. K.

Great service and fantastic coffee .Oh forgot to mention best muffins in town

L. C.

Dropped in at a very quiet time, sat upstairs overlooking road, quite an interesting view. Excellent coffee, wasn't so keen on the cookie, not a lot of taste and a bit dry. Staff efficient but not overly friendly, maybe to do with my age. Overall very nice surroundings.

N. R.

Popped in for a coffee and slice. Food and coffee were lovely unfortunately the staff were not very accommodating, no smiles or greetings. Over all a nice wee cafe staff just need to be more friendly

S. S.

Not many worth while cafes near the uni but this one is. Friendly staff and creative food. Yum.

P. F.

Great atmosphere. Friendly service. Best cheese burgers in Dunedin. What more could you ask for? Oh, great coffee of course, and that's here too. Pete

L. M.

As always great coffee and scones.

V. S.

Stayed a few weeks in Dunedin and had most of my breakfasts in Oaken cafe, foods and coffee are very good, I liked the pancake and homemade cookies. Services are exceptional.

L. M.

There is always a friendly welcome at Oaken, which makes you feel more like you have just been invited into someone's stylie kitchen than a cafe. The food selection is tasty and has something for everyone. My personal faves are the salads as a quick, light go-to. You can eat in or takeaway and the coffee is good!

H. P.

Nice Cafe with yum cabinet food. The menu looks good too. The outside tables are so good on a hot day and the upstairs level creates some shelter from the sun. Up stairs overlooks the busy great king Street so you can watch the world go by while keeping warm inside too.

J.

Nice and cozy here staff where friendly and the service was quick.

S. C.

Not impressed with last couple of visits. Today I found the food quite bland. $25 for the breakfast! Higher than average certainly wasn't expecting supermarket hash browns!

S. B.

Excellent food whether cabinet or from the menu and good coffee served by friendly and efficient staff.

P. O.

Excellent coffee, the staff were very friendly and efficient, food was great and it has a nice view from the upstairs. Highly reccomend.

D. P.

Decent food, though prices are cafe typically high. Coffee and chai are good. Usual tiny fridge of fee options for cold drinks 😒 Staff are polite, not as friendly as some others.

S. N.

Very good customer service! The team were excellent! Definitely going to come again!

R. D.

Great experience. Well priced, well tasty and well presented food. Very friendly and accommodating staff. I would highly recommend this pllace.

S. P.

Lovely food with a lovely view. Vietnamese prawn pancake was so tasty and coffee so good.

C. F.

Lovely coffee, yummy food, nice friendly staff. Excellent Afghans!!!

H. J.

We love this place , great food and coffee and best of all our airedales are always made welcome and they enjoy their home made dog treats .We visit most weekends .A very big thank you and have a lovely Xmas and holiday, see you in 2020

E. C.

We enjoyed a delicious coffee.The assistant followed with my scarf which I had left on the chair.Her kindness appreciated.

G.

Great coffee food and lovely service

H. C.

Nice coffee and very friendly staff. I didn't have anything to eat but it looked very nice.

L. S.

Great cafe, friendly owner and staff, enjoy my visits to this cafe, date scones and blondies are a favourite as well as super salads and breakfasts.

Y. S.

Great coffee softer aroma easy to drink, great food, decent food range, friendly staff, slightly small portions.

p. p.

Food and coffee were fantastic :) competently handled a surprise group of 16

R. W.

Just around the corner from the Amross Motel, great spot for a lovely breakfast and wonderful coffee with nice view of the town and park from upstairs. Thanks ladies!

T. R.

Stopped in for your average takeaway flat white and a delicious blueberry muffin on our way through to Christchurch.

C. D.

Went to a staff Christmas party upstairs. Had a great time, food was amazing and servers fantastic.

K. T.

Beautiful home cooked eats and treats, lovely lovely coffee, nice setting and good service. Like this place for very nice lunch

L. S. B.

Great food and specialty teas. Even though the cafe was busy it was still possible to have a private conversation..... big plus

P. D. C.

Lovely service and mostly important delicious coffee. TKS

J. L.

One of my favorite coffee shops in dunedin - the chocolate chip cookies are devine

B. M.

Always enjoy the food and coffee

A. T.

Excellent service and good food. Nice clean and spacious place.

A. J.

Friendly staff, great coffee and excellent Bennie bagels

M. B.

Very nice food, mainly breakfast food and cabinet food but nicely done.

R. D.

An amazing cafe with high quality food and great service. Brand new clean and warm surroundings.

G. W.

The team here know how to make well. Great supreme coffee too and friendly positive staff.

K. J.

Amazing bene bagels, great atmosphere, friendly staff :) highly recommend

k. f.

Great Coffee, excellent food, great staff. First floor dining room, warm, quiet and a whole different perspective of North Dundin.

L. B.

The place is ok. Service is average and the eggs Benedict quite small.

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Location, coffee is great! Beautiful building and furnishing

K. L.

Lovely cafe. Excellent coffee. Tricky parking but not far from university and north end of George street.

V. L.

Super friendly, lovely staff. Yummy meals which include vegetarian and vegan options.

L. T.

Great coffee. Friendly staff. Yummy food.

L.

Good service. Great coffee and food

A. D.

Fantastic service ...I forgot my debit card and was given my coffee for free and was asked to in return pay an act of kindness forward ... a beautiful gesture ❤

j. p.

Super good hot chocolate! Nice meal

c. D.

Lovely atmosphere, great staff... Highly recommend

C. M.

Great food and good coffee.

R. S.

Great cafe with beautifully presented food and good coffee

M. M.

Amazing staff, nice coffee and food. Modern dining areas.

N.

Nice chicken very well presented, cheese roll OK. Coffee also OK.

C. P.

Very friendly super clean and nice atmosphere. Yummy food too

M. H.

The service was attentive, but not in your face, and the food and coffee were great.

K. S.

Very different dimension for a Coffee Bar in Dunedin, great quality food, and of course coffee..😀😀💜

S. M.

Ok. Little bit expensive for what I got. Coffee was good though

t. p.

Cheese roll was nice. Coffee was a little burnt, nice place and friendly staff

A.

Good coffee, service is pleasant but a little slow.

D. V.

Great location. Great coffee and food. Fabulous people.

O. M.

Beautiful food , lovely stuff and surprisingly good price...thank you

W.

Great place, lovely staff and good coffee

K. O.

Situated beside Scribes book shop. Very good Cafe serving breakfasts, and lunches

Y. M.

Loved the Avacado Toast. Yum

C. S.

My go to coffee and cheese roll cafe in Nth Dunedin. Staff are awesome

A. H.

Probably the best breakfast in Dunedin....Awesome

M. B.

Very clean staff very friendly food awesome

A. H.

Very nice meal and prompt service. Will visit again

L. B.

Nice food stairs a bit tricky

M.

Friendly staff, great food.

L.

Good coffee and pleasant service

F. C.

In a word, Yum! Friendly service and a great space too.

M. B.

Good coffee, nice upstairs

T. J.

Food was good, but it was very noisy.

D. W.

Great food. Lovely service

t. S.

Staff nice food and drinks good

D. M. R.

Good cafe for friends to catch up 👍🏻

C. L.

Good food & great atmosphere.

J. M.

3 out of 4 coffees not correct when brought to the table

s. c.

Really fresh and well cooked food.

N. F.

Really enjoyed the food and service.

J.

Great coffee in this quite cafe

D. F.

Yummy lunch options and cakes

R.

Great coffee with awesome people

S.

Good. But nothing special about it.

S. K.

Very good

G. E.

Lovely place for a coffee or a meal.

A. A.

Nice. Would go back .

J. T.

Lovely really enjoyed iy

J. A.

Good food

J. T.

Great food and service.

P. C.

Excellent coffee and food

N. I.

Great spot, food and coffee

L. M.

Awesome food and service

I. M.

I like to have my fruit tea

M.

Pretty good all round

M.

Excellent

O. M.

The mushroom burger is classic!

M. A. H. E.

Cozy atmosphere

K. J.

Really good coffee

J. W.

It's a bit expensive

T.

Love the coffee

W.

Great

D.

Good coffee

R.

Nice coffee and food

A. S.

Amazing

Y.

Delicious food!

D. G.

Good coffee

G. W.

Great coffee

H. P.

Average food

B. C.

Overpriced

B. B.

Linda and the team are amazing here at Oaken! Always providing a smile and thought provoking conversation to compliment an array of delicious food and great customer service. Best Cafe to work next door to!

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(Translated) ENGLISH The OAKEN Café next to the Great King Motel is a place to relax. There is an excellent coffee and lovingly crafted pastries in an appealing atmosphere. All dishes are prepared with fresh and imaginatively selected ingredients - everything has something special. Of course, there are also hearty dishes such as eggs with bacon, omelette, eggs benedict, burritos, sandwiches and much more. Due to the weather, I ordered my breakfast in the interior above, the service was very friendly and all food and drinks came quickly to the table. I took some cake for the way - it just looked too delicious. If you are in the area, just stop by. Feel free to follow my Google Maps profile, check out my other reviews and be sure to visit foodadvisorblog! GERMAN The OAKEN Café right next to the Great King Motel is a place to relax. There is an excellent coffee and lots of lovingly made pastries in an appealing ambience. All dishes are prepared with fresh and imaginatively selected ingredients - everything has something special about it. Of course, there are also hearty foods here such as eggs with bacon, omelets, eggs benedict, burritos, sandwiches and much more. Due to the temperature, I ordered my breakfast indoors, the service was very friendly and all food and drinks were served quickly. I took some cake with me for the way - it just looked too tasty. If you are in the area, just stop by there. Feel free to follow my Google Maps profile, have a look at my other reviews and definitely visit foodadvisorblog! (Original) ENGLISH The OAKEN Café next to the Great King Motel is a place to relax. There is an excellent coffee and lovingly crafted pastries in an appealing atmosphere. All dishes are prepared with fresh and imaginatively selected ingredients - everything has something special. Of course, there are also hearty dishes such as eggs with bacon, omelette, eggs benedict, burritos, sandwiches and much more. Due to the weather, I ordered my breakfast in the interior above, the service was very friendly and all food and drinks came quickly to the table. I took some cake for the way - it just looked too delicious. If you are in the area, just stop by. Feel free to follow my Google Maps profile, check out my other reviews and be sure to visit foodadvisorblog! DEUTSCH Das OAKEN Café gleich neben dem Great King Motel ist ein Ort zum Entspannen. Es gibt hier einen hervorragenden Kaffee und viel liebevoll gefertigtes Gebäck in einem ansprechenden Ambiente. Alle Gerichte sind mit frischen und phantasievoll ausgewählten Zutaten zubereitet – alles hat irgendwie etwas Besonderes. Natürlich gibt es hier auch Herzhaftes wie Eier mit Speck, Omelette, Eier Benedikt, Burritos, Sandwiches und vieles mehr. Ich habe auf Grund der Temperaturen mein Frühstück im Innenbereich oben geordert, der Service war sehr freundlich und alle Speisen und Getränke kamen schnell auf den Tisch. Für den Weg habe ich mir noch etwas Kuchen mitgenommen – er sah einfach zu lecker aus. Wenn ihr in der Gegend seid, schaut dort doch einfach mal vorbei. Folgt gerne meinem Google Maps Profil, schaut Euch auch meine weiteren Rezessionen an und besucht auf jeden Fall foodadvisorblog!

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(Translated) The sandwich bagel is so delicious. Especially the muffins are very moist and they are not muffins. Coffee is more than medium! (Original) 샌드위치 베이글 너무 맛있어요. 특히 머핀이 아주 촉촉해서 이세상 머핀이 아니에요. 커피는 중간이상정도!

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(Translated) Great coffee! Delicious meal! The point is good service staff! Recommend this cafe! (Original) 好喝的咖啡！美味的餐點！重點是良好的服務人員！推薦這家咖啡廳！

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