Best Cafe
Operating since 1935 this much-loved institution with new owners is highly regarded for superb fish and chips, battered oysters, fishy burgers, pāua patties, coleslaw and the ubiquitous bread and butter. Graduates returning to the city regard it as an essential nostalgic stop for the same food they ate through their university years. Look for the café’s popular live music nights.
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- Address
- Best Cafe, 30, Stuart Street, City Rise, Dunedin Central, Dunedin, Dunedin City, Otago, 9016, New Zealand
- Phone
- 03 477 8059
- Website
- bestcafe.co.nz
- Directions
- Get directions
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Operating since 1935 this much-loved institution with new owners is highly regarded for superb fish and chips, battered oysters, fishy burgers, pāua patties, coleslaw and the ubiquitous bread and butter. Graduates returning to the city regard it as an essential nostalgic stop for the same food they ate through their university years. Look for the café’s popular live music nights.
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Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM–8 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM–8 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM–8 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–8 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–8 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events.