Casual
Maggies
Maggies has gained a reputation for their ridiculously good coffee, food and juices.
Steamer Basin Brewery & Taproom
Steamer Basin is hidden, yes. Secret? No. The journey may begin to feel like a wild goose chase, but persevere and you’ll be rewarded with micro-brewing gold.
PLATO
Hidden under the Otago Peninsula Road overpass you will find PLATO, an eatery that is retro both inside and out.
Taste Nature
Well known for its commitment to organic food and sustainable living, Taste Nature is considered “the” organic shop in Dunedin by locals.
Esplanade
Beachfront and Italian may not be the most common marriage on New Zealand shores, but it’s a marriage that works well at St Clair’s Esplanade.
Jizo Japanese Restaurant
The food covers all bases when it comes to Japanese cuisine at Jizo.
No.7 Balmac
The kind of restaurant that every neighbourhood ought to be lucky enough to have.
Bay Rd Peanut Butter
Peanut butter has been, and will continue to be, the unsung hero of breakfasts and lunches everywhere.
Catalyst
Catalyst is all about mindful eating and conscious consuming. Even the name speaks to this mission.
Carey's Bay Historic Hotel
Dating back to 1874, Carey’s Bay Historic Hotel is one of the most popular pubs in Dunedin.
Best Café
This Dunedin institution is well worth a visit and perhaps a return to your student days.
Mazagran Espresso Bar
This hard-working little café is a hive of activity all day long and a great spot for grabbing a coffee-to-go before work.
Vogel St Kitchen
Vogel St Kitchen wins people over with its impeccable service, awesome interior and delicious food.
Rhubarb
A bright and sunny spot to eat eggs benedict and read the newspaper, or squeeze your pram in for a date with other parents.
The Portsider
A cosy pub in Port Chalmers with a full menu and huge selection of craft beer.
Vanguard Specialty Coffee Co.
A fresh look and take on the independent coffee scene in Dunedin.
Potpourri Vegetarian Café
Potpourri serves vegetarian cuisine in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Mamma Mia Pizza
Serving up authentic Italian pizza from a traditional wood-fired oven, here you can expect fresh, hot pizza, ‘just like mamma used to make.’