Why Not Cafe
724 Reviews
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- Friday7 AM–4 PM
- Saturday7 AM–4 PM
- Sunday7 AM–4 PM
- Monday7 AM–4 PM
- Tuesday7 AM–4 PM
- Wednesday7 AM–4 PM
- Thursday7 AM–4 PM
About the Business
Why Not Cafe Kaikoura | Homemade Food and Coffee Store | The Why Not Cafe has been an institution in Kaikoura for over 30 years, serving delicious cafe-prepared food and coffee.
Contacts
Call Us
+6433196486
66 West End, Kaikōura 7300
Hours
- Friday7 AM–4 PM
- Saturday7 AM–4 PM
- Sunday7 AM–4 PM
- Monday7 AM–4 PM
- Tuesday7 AM–4 PM
- Wednesday7 AM–4 PM
- Thursday7 AM–4 PM
Features
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Delivery
- Toilets
- Good for kids
- Family friendly
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Coffee
- Kids' menu
- Small plates
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
- High chairs
- Casual
- Cosy
- Groups
- Outdoor seating
- Vegetarian options
- Catering
- Vegan options
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Prepared foods
Recommended Reviews
Chris Robinson
09.10.2023
Why Not Cafe
The next day after the fishing trip we headed down there to have breakfast. Busy place but service good,prices reasonable and delivery of breakfast fast given the amount of people. All meals looked good. Bacon cooked to perfection.
Leon Niedermeier
05.10.2023
Why Not Cafe
I don't usually post reviews, however I'll make an exception. Stopped by while travelling up North and that was possibly my best decision. Had chicken sandwich and a smoothie and probably never had a better panini than this one. Chicken & cheese, toasted. If I ever come back, I'll see you again! Cheers, Leon
David Garwood
02.10.2023
Why Not Cafe
I frequented this cafe whilst I was staying in Kaikoura. Their cakes and coffees were excellent! I really enjoyed chatting with the staff during my visits and wouldn't hesitate to return next time I'm in Kaikoura. It gets busy for a good reason!
c ph (Pink Gardenia)
16.09.2023
Why Not Cafe
Seems to be a popular cafe in the new and popular area in Kaikuora. Heard that the seafood chowder and the brownies are good here. Well, the seafood chowder was thick, with lots of fresh seafood and its delicious. The brownies were soft and tasty rich with chocolate favour. The fish and chips were fresh and nicely deep fried. The shepherd pie was good too.
Roger Greenslade
03.08.2023
Why Not Cafe
Simply a lovely, homely, very comfortable cafe. Was so so nice just to sit down enjoy the food enjoy the coffee enjoy the locals and to be treated as such. Thank you.
Roy Neo
29.07.2023
Why Not Cafe
Very good coffee ☕️. Eggs Benedict were really good. Staff were really nice.
Jeff Hughes
28.07.2023
Why Not Cafe
Everything you'd ask for in a local neighborhood cafe. Friendly staff, clean cozy space, older building. Great selection of pastry, breakfast and lunch items. Real fresh brew coffee options. The bacon and eggs on toast with my coffee was flavourful and well prepped. Nice garden area in the back if you prefer outdoor seating. Steps from the beach. Recommend stopping in!
Joy O'Connor
25.07.2023
Why Not Cafe
Hubby and I ordered coffee, toasted sandwiches and chips. Toasted sandwiches were as expected with lots of nice melted cheese. Chips were cooked perfectly with a few crunchy ones but my coffee had too much vanilla syrup, so much that it was too sweet and I couldn't drink it. The waitress did offer to make me another coffee, which was nice, but we needed to leave.
c “cfl” lane
21.07.2023
Why Not Cafe
Good breakfast and lunch spot in town. Service is fast and food is inviting. Staff is pretty busy as the place fills up rapidly. Decent amount of indoor seating however you may have to wait for seating at peak times.
Mr Moto
21.07.2023
Why Not Cafe
Beautiful sunny spot in the morning for a coffee and something to eat.....I got a mushroom and steak pie, nice big chunks of steak.Service was great.
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66 West End, Kaikōura 7300
Why Not Cafe