Reviews of Zest Cafe. (Coffee Shop) in Gisborne (Gisborne).

Zest Cafe

372 Reviews

201 Comments

Coffee shop

Cafe

Breakfast restaurant

Brunch restaurant

Catering food and drink supplier

Coffee store

Lunch restaurant

Takeout Restaurant

Restaurant supply store

22 Peel Street, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand

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Information of Zest Cafe, Coffee shop in Gisborne (Gisborne)

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This place has good reviews, this means that they treat their customers well and you’ll feel great with their services, recommended 100%!

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Reviews of Zest Cafe

S. W.

Great Light well spaced venue with indoor and outdoor seating. Cabinet and menu options. Good sized and very appealing to the eye as well as the tastebuds. Great friendly service. Will definitely be back!!

G. F.

We had a lovely brunch here today. The staff were kind and professional. I enjoyed a vegan avocado stack which was so fresh and consisted of avocado on black bean Pattie’s with fresh cherry tomatoes and fried mushrooms. One of the best brunches I’ve had in Gisborne in a long time. I would highly recommend you go check them out!!

J. W.

Great service, delicious food. Only cold drinks were in drinks fridge, no iced drinks or frappes.

C. H.

Very happy with Zest! Food tastes fantastic and are big portions (we got pancakes and the Eggs Bene with Salmon) and the coffee is yum too. We recommend and will definitely go back next time we're in Gisborne

B. G.

Our usual go to place when we are working in Gisborne and want to go out for breakfast. Food and coffee are great, and staff are friendly. The owner, Dave? He’s a great host and always makes an effort to say hi.

W.

Good customer service and nice food too! The menu is not too large which means high turnovers and fresher food! Good coffee! The best Cafe in Gisborne! I will be back again!

K. W.

Awesome food with a delicious vegan option! Lovely coffee with all plant based alternatives available

J.

Way better than the cafe near to the beach ⛱️ x1000000 times ! Great service, good lovely food, clean toilet and mostly important big portions ( reasonable price ) 😀 . I will come back again. 🙂

D. D. P.

Amazing food and service with fair prices. A rare find

M. K.

Superb service by David and awsome breakfast flat white coffee is too good I would love to come again * again to this place

R. D.

Great eggs bene, nice homemade hollandaise, of course I got extra bacon lovely and crispy, big portion and lovely mocha. Excellent 👍👍😎

S. j.

Really nice, clean, charming cafe. Professional staff. Recommend the date scone.

V. V. C.

If you are thinking about a place to have breakfast in town, you have found it. You will not be disappointed! Great coffee, good menu, nice staff, tasty food!

k.

Love this place!! The coffee it's really delicious. And the food is spectacular! I can say it's s approved by an Italian chef💚🥂BRAVO!!!

S. M.

Great breakfast and service, seamless use of the COVID checking system, well done team

D. M.

Lovely little cafe in the town centre. Warm greeting and a good choice of food. Went for the pancakes which were delicious and the coffee was good too. Staff were friendly and chatty.

S. K.

Lovely food, quick too. Excellent service too girls thank you 😊

M. A.

We had two mini breakfastv they were excellent and large. Did not care for the little sausages much. The service was excellent and prompt. Tea great and coffee too. Very much recommended. Value for money as well.

G. C.

Great Cappuccino (perfect temperature, so many cafes get it wrong). Prompt service. Great Yummy Ginger slice, Muffin good, straight out of oven - but not fantastic, no texture, a little stodgy.

C.

Good coffee. Food was pretty good too, despite mistakes with one of our orders but lucky it was a preference not an allergy. Make sure you scan the walls as there are menus everywhere.

H.

Lovely food nice atmosphere and awesome service. Highly recommend

N.

We had breakfast at Zest on a Saturday morning recently. The food was very tasty and well presented and the service excellent. The breakfast was so nice we decided to grab a few of their wraps for lunch and they were delicious also. Highly recommended - we'd be happy to visit Zest again next time we're in town.

J.

Zest food was OK. We ended up ordering from the cabinet as there was almost an hour wait on food and they wouldn't let us swap fried eggs for scrambled in the big breakfast. Cabinet food took 40 mins to be received. Coffee was out quick which was a shame as its nice to have your drink with your meal.

T. B.

Had a Really Great time at The Zest Cafe today great food and coffee friendly and good Staff. The Breakfast was Fantastic I had the Zest Big Breakfast it had 3 Hashbrowns nice and crispy, 2 Bacon, 2 Sausages, Eggs on French Toast, Mushrooms and Fried Tomatoes, Thank you for the Great Time I had 5/5 Stars Definitely Recommend going to a Coffee or Breakfast

T. K.

Great food, friendly service, very professional presentation. The breakfast menu is interesting and has options for all tastes. The coffees were large and perfectly made. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Zest for breakfast or brunch.

m.

Was very nice . Bagel was bit hard to cut but very tasty.

B. G.

Good food and coffee, Big breakfast is exactly what it sounds like

H. V.

Good place, nice food! 🙂

L. N.

Had a great breakfast this morning. Friendly staff and chef willinging to make something from the lunch menu. Meals superbly presented, and LARGE! Far more than what we could eat in 1 sitting and certainly value for money. Lovely atmosphere and caters well for family sized groups.

R. T.

Just had breakfast here 11 May 21, & I told our waitress to tell the cook I'd lick the plate if I was at home, plenty as in quantity, delicious as in lick my plate & it looked very ka pai.... We'll be back

O. V.

Best catering in town. We were here for work and over a few days tried a few options. The food from Davie and the zest team was head and shoulders above the rest. For me this meant primarily freshness - other catering was clearly not made fresh that morning. Davie's food was made that morning, without question. This also meant ingredients. The wraps were overflowing with healthy greens and the feta spinach pie was packed with flavour. Best I've ever had - there was no filler - you can tell the recipe's haven't been altered to maximize profit at the expense of taste. Clearly a team that take pride in their food, and I'll go straight here for catering in future.

l. p.

Delicious food, great coffee. The salmon is very fresh.

N. R.

This place is the best cafe in Gisborne the only place who can make my caramel latte correctly.the service is very efficient always welcoming and the food it's very highly rated recommend this place to anyone

A. H.

Excellent food, coffee and service with a smile. Reasonable prices, good selection, and the friendly staff were happy to adapt menu items for a gluten intolerant family member. Highly recommended.

M. W.

Awesome breakfast! Fast, friendly service. Highly recommended 👌

A. T.

I would never spend $45 on breakfast....so I'm glad that when I did I spent my money here.....worth every cent, though they were busy our eggs bene came out in good time and was perfect service is on point highly recommended

T. H.

Awesome service. Awesome food. It's my go-to in Gisborne now for breakfast. A cafe to be proud of for the owners and staff.

N. P.

This is our {family and friends} go to café. Food is delicious and the portion sizes are excellent and they make good coffee. Davie and his crew are excellent hosts. The surroundings are clean and spacious. Every month they have exhibitions of local artists which are pleasing to the eye and great lunchtime conversation pieces.

K. M. R.

Nice place good staff yummy food. Lovely environment 👌

A. K.

My favourite cafe in Gizzy, great range of food, never disappoints!

C. D.

Takeaway coffee but was super impressed with the service, the staff, how FAST the coffee came & best of all the taste. Great cafe, will be back.

A. B.

Came for an early morning breakfast, and was pleasantly surprised but not only the good service, but they also cooked my bacon perfectly. The pancakes were a treat, thanks very much!

r. s.

Nice birthday breakfast for Mikayla

A. A.

this cafe is right in the city and opens at 6am. the coffee and breakfast we had was good and filling.

K. R.

Great omelette. Nice coffee. Friendly staff.

C. P.

Love coming to Zest Cafe! Was really busy at lunchtime today, but still the same friendly staff, yummy food & quick service as usual. Thanks guys!

L. F.

Lovely breakfast and great to meet the owner- a fellow Scot! Great value and all food freshly cooked to order. Will be back tomorrow.

T. C.

Service was friendly. Breakfast was okay. Pancakes were crumbly like scone rather than light and fluffy. Not much for kids or those seeking a basic breakfast such as toast.

S.

What a lovely place good is do good I had mushrooms on toast struggled to finish it was a good portion staff are delightful would recommend

C. B.

Caught this place just before they closed quite early - around 1pm, so check their opening hours (it was also a public holiday). Had a very tasty roast vegetable, quinoa and feta salad and a very good pot of Earl Grey.

T. R.

Decidedly average service by disinterested young lady. Be nice if they got the order correct. Food ok otherwise.

H. M.

Nice, friendly, easy to find, and great location. We enjoyed sitting outdoors watching the street life. Our breakfasts were average and filling and on the whole I would reccomend Zest Cafe

N. N.

Yummy food great service. I have chosen you as my number one of kiwi food lovers in Gisborne NZ. I live in Brisbane, Australia and nothing else compare to you. I am sitting inside today because I am a bit cold.😂😂 My favourite hard to beat filling up my puku with delicious food.

P. M.

Excellent- Thanks Sarah for your brilliant idea. The boxes the food are in are wonderful. Great service with a great smile n so professional. Awesome Sarah

D. B.

Stunning! Delicious food, truly delicious! Staff that are friendly and helpful. Very impressed, will be back.

B. R.

Great service with a laugh and great food and coffee would recommend to anyone wanting a big breakfast.

D. M.

Great coffee, great food, and great service. Highly recommend!

m. b.

Zest cafe has come along way in growth from my experience and the vibe is real The food and hospitality I rate 5 stars

E. C.

Great food food, coffee, friendly staff and awesome service. Best part is that they're open early!

S. R.

Great cafe, food and service was excellent.

H. G.

First time visitor. Appreciated nice food and coffee. A smile and a friendly welcome would have taken this from three to four stars for me.

e. P. P.

Great kid friendly place. Order a lukewarm hot chocolate for my kids and the staff accommodated . Friendly staff. Will recommend. Nice atmosphere for a Sunday afternoon.

C. G.

Excellent food, coffee and service

H. L.

Great food and chai

D. M.

excellent! Best coffee I've had outside of Wellington. Great breakfast. Great service.

G. J.

We pop in regularly, enjoy the same eggs bene done exactly like the way I want. My boys love it too!

H. C.

Loved their warm and welcoming hospitality. It appeared popular for corporate folks as well as young mothers and for casual visitors like me. Thank you x

A. P.

Great Coffee, friendly service. Extra great tastey food. Fresh.

D. E. S.

Best long black I've ever bought and food was delicious. Quick service

P. B.

Nice food, great bowl of chips. Fast service

G. B.

Friendly staff great food great coffee relaxed atmosphere highly recomended

L. H.

Really appreciate the easy access for those with limited mobility👩‍🦼

D. D.

Coffee was good we choose to sit outside and have taken away coffee suprised at 30cents per cup surcharge for takeaway kind of took the edge off what is a nice place

J. M.

Great little place. The food was wonderful. Thanks.

K. B.

Best breakfast in town & the coffee is delicious too!

J. B.

Great friendly staff..food very nice sweet as !

b.

Great coffee and lovely food!! Most importantly of all, lovely staff :)

O. R.

Best coffee and food is amazing! ☕💯❤️

V. G.

Always enjoy the food. Variety of hot and cold drinks available. Friendly staff. Clean environment.

A. M.

Great eggs Benedict that was well priced. Yummy coffee too thanks!

R. K.

Yum food & friendly service.

S. N.

Great Cafe, friendly staff. Eggs Benedict and salmon was sensational!

C. K.

Absolutely delicious and amazing service!

T. J.

A very professional cafe, good food great service.

L. S.

Quick service , nice coffee and panini.

L. H.

Love Zest; the staff are friendly, great service, great atmosphere, clean, good variety of food choices and all yuumy

L. C.

Good coffee and a fantastic proper big breakfast.

K. C.

#zestisbest there's always something nice in the cabinet at zest. Always top on my recommended list to take visiting suppliers to.

C. G.

Great food, coffee and staff!

M. P.

Perfect service great food super friendly atmosphere!

K. L.

Delicious nachos and yummy chicken salad. Good sized portions. Friendly staff 👍

M. D.

Great coffee and food. Service awesome

J. S.

Awesome service as always, great coffee

L. B.

Great food, ample portion sizes, and lovely coffee.

S. L.

News years day super busy...service still very good and friendly, food great and prompt to the table..awesome coffee as well.

K. M.

Great service, friendly staff and awesome food

T. L.

Lovely coffee and cabinet food

j. r.

Great lunch great coffe

a. P.

Coffee that you have to have. Great gulten free opitions and even coconut milk if you desire in your delious coffee.

D. S.

Excellent food and coffee. I eat there whenever I am in Gisborne

L. G.

Wonderful coffee and tea and great food and staff

M. S.

Great cafe environment and breakfast was very good.

K. T.

Good food in central Gisborne. Pleasant staff. Excellent.

W.

Great customer service and yummy meal. Highly recommend

S. E.

Not often you find a place that cook black pudding, yummm was very nice

C. C.

Good coffee and the mushrooms we're very tasty

T. H. T.

Good service , nice big brekky and nice muffins. The 2nd muffin was free.

J. D.

Lovely friendly staff and great coffee

D. S.

Definitely worth a coffee and feed here, awesome friendly staff

S. L.

Good cake and excellent tea. No scrimping on tea bags which is good!

C. G.

Great food coffee and service

C. R.

Great cafe in Gisborne - busy Saturday am. obviously well known to locals

C. H.

Had a great breakfast. Lovely staff

K. R.

Lovely enjoyable yummy food and the staff was Tu Meke

A. C.

Amazing food, lovely staff & amazing service!

L. B.

Good food, great atmosphere, excellent service

B. C.

Great mochas!! Eggs bene is Devine! Big breaky just right for hubby👍👍

J. B.

Great Staff, very friendly 😀 will be coming back when I come back down

C. T.

A very nice Egg's Benedict with Salmon! Thank you. 👍🏻

M. H.

Fantastic service and the mocha's are delish.

P. P.

Brilliant service here. Davey is certainly the host with the most. 👍

M. D.

Awesome food and very friendly staff!

S. H.

Great Coffee and English man was quite good at cheating. Thanks, guys

J. L.

Great food, service and atmosphere!

T. V. B.

Great food & service. Busy little place

D.

Good coffee, nice building and great staff

M. L.

Great coffe and great people. Tanja the best!

S. J.

Having Lunch will my daughter for her birthday.

I. G.

Totally Delish! Lovely service!

C. L.

Best opening hours for Saturday's

s. a.

Nice breakfast and coffee, reasonably priced

A. T.

Good spot for breakfast. Outside seating.

G. C.

Beautiful coffee and cafe lunch the shop in Gisborne.

J. M.

Best breakfast I've had in New zealand

r. v.

great location but poor range of food

G. B.

Great food great service

G. R.

Great food good service.

P. M.

Great service and food. Thanks Davey

F. Y.

Really nice savoury muffin! nice service!

J. R.

Awesome food and coffee. Closes at 2pm.

P. S.

Cosy cafe with awesome service and friendly staff and great food

e. r.

Delicious food. Great service

k.

Always like going there. Wedges fantastic

t. w.

Best in town. Fantastic team xx

T. R.

Best breakfast I've found in Gisborne!

R. D.

Yummy coffee. Great Service

k. p.

Yummy seafood chowder

M. R. T. (. R. T.

Comfortable, relaxed, very tasty berry scone!

T. F.

Food is good but very noisy

M.

Very nice breakfasts and coffees

S. L.

Chai was ok, muffin was great.

K. P.

Good service nice fresh food

R. B.

Great savory muffin

P. B.

Nice surroundings, excellent service

A. K.

Nice place to have a cup of coffee.

G. S.

Best place to eat lunch in town

9.

Good service. Good food

k. B.

Awesome breakfast

b. b.

Lovely eggs benny

T. P.

Nice food happy people

F.

Delicious food quick service

S. W.

Good food

T.

Perfect NZ breakfast

N. G.

Great food!!

G. M.

The best coffee in gizzy

A. N.

Lovely salads

N. E.

Beautiful kai

P. W.

Good food and service

J.

Lovely

D. C.

Great coffee.

R. W.

The best coffee!

s.

Great breakfast

r. m.

Was AFC

B. S.

Great food

A.

Great coffee

M. C.

Delicious

A. N.

Zesty

S. G. L.

Awesome as always

D. G.

Just the best of everything

W. B.

Awesome

J. B.

Lovely

D. S.

Great service

A.

Good coffee

V. F.

Coffee divine

A. K.

Good coffee

J. C.

Good breakfast

L. H.

Great place

J. G.

Nice place

C.

(Translated) One of the really few bright spots in Gisborne. Very nice staff and from 6 o'clock in the morning. Great breakfasts with good regional products. Coffee was also very good. Prices absolutely fine. If we have another reason to come back to Gisborne, we will definitely come back. (Original) Einer der wirklich ganz wenigen Lichtblicke in Gisborne. Sehr nettes Personal und das ab 6 Uhr morgens. Tolle Frühstücke mit guten regionalen Produkten. Kaffee war auch sehr gut. Preise absolut in Ordnung. Sollten wir nochmal einen Grund haben, nach Gisborne zurück zu kommen, dann werden wir definitiv wiederkommen.

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