‘An Oasis in the Catlins'

"This rather unique café/restaurant proved to be a saviour for us on our last trip through the Catlins, two hour’s drive from Dunedin. In the middle of nowhere it’s a real gem, an oasis serving great coffee and beautiful homemade food. The old weatherboard building was once the Niagara School that has been converted into the café/restaurant and art gallery. The surrounding area includes lawns, lovely established garden and a vegetable patch used on their menu when available. The paddock next door has cows, sheep, llama, goat and chickens.  You can sit in what were once classrooms or a tropical conservatory area, plus a large balcony. Add in the personable approach of owner Amanda Banhidi and her staff, and you will be as impressed as we were."

• All day menu with great homemade food including yummy treats on  display (probably the best carrot cake in the world!)

• Extensive a la carte evening dining - bookings essential

• Fully licensed with a good selection of New Zealand wine

• Atomic coffee - Metro Magazine award winner

• EFTPOS and major credit cards welcome

• Gallery with locally produced funky arts, crafts and produce

• Families, groups and funtions welcome

• Gift vouchers of any denomination available

2010 Best Café in Southland runner-up

Awarded by Café Magazine
 

 ‘Highly Recommended’ by Cuisine Restaurants

The Guide to Great Eating in New Zealand
 

Voted 4.5 / 5 by Sunday Star Times