Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.5 out of 5
Very good | 1397 reviews

What User doesn't like about Why Not Cafe:
I fell early in the morning to eat a bite. they had no vegan food, cake. however they had milk free milk. I was overloaded for my coffee, but reimbursed when I broke it. View all feedback. What Deb B likes about Why Not Cafe:
Why not indeed! Great cabinet food and good menu variety on offer. We were all very happy with our meals and coffees. Very efficient and generous sized meals… so bring your appetite! View all feedback.

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Heyrestaurants
3.8 ★ from 133 reviews
Rowena
02.09.2024 - 13:49

Seafood chowder was nice but coffee not so good weak and warm. Staff were pleasant enough.

SteveLynda
02.09.2024 - 13:49

Terrible experience here today, food was average at best. The staff were rude and got our order wrong but didn’t apologise and somehow it was our...

Nick
02.09.2024 - 13:49

Seafood chowder is a must! Great location and friendly staff!

Kaci
02.09.2024 - 13:49

Best chicken and cranberry sandwich I have had in years! So full of fresh chicken and super tasty. My partner said his fish burger was the best...

Travis
02.09.2024 - 13:49

All day breakfast was great and the service was on point.

Int Restaurants
3.5 ★ from 1259 reviews
c
11.01.2024 - 16:19

This cafe in the trendy area of Kaikoura seems to be quite popular. I had heard that the seafood chowder and brownies were must-try items here. I can confirm th...

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Mr
11.01.2024 - 16:19

This restaurant is a lovely place to enjoy a sunny morning with coffee and a meal. I ordered the mushroom and steak pie, which had generous chunks of steak and...

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Frank
11.01.2024 - 16:19

The food was excellent, the coffee was enjoyable, the staff was very friendly, and the atmosphere was lovely.

Gina
11.01.2024 - 16:19

Great to find this wee gem for an early breakfast! Wonderful friendly, prompt service, delicious eggs bene with salmon and lovely hot coffee. Great selection of...

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c
11.01.2024 - 16:19

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...

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Menu
1.8 ★ from 7 reviews

The staff at this restaurant were not aware of any vegan options and attempted to offer us a quiche containing egg and butter. This item should be removed from...

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I stopped by this restaurant early in the morning looking for something to eat. They did not have any vegan food or cake, but they did have dairy-free milk. I w...

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The vegan lasagna from this restaurant was delicious, but unfortunately, they only offered chips as a side option instead of a salad. Overall, it was pretty goo...

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Familiar personal said they would never have vegan options and in the did try to offer us a quiche with ice and butter. should be removed.

Beautiful vegan lasagne from the cabinet, but had chips as no salat option. pretty good.

Happycow
1.5 ★ from 5 reviews
LoganRogers
11.07.2024 - 05:00

No vegan food and very little options for vegetarian foods

SophiaMS
11.07.2024 - 05:00

I stopped by the restaurant in the morning for a quick meal. Unfortunately, they did not have any vegan options or cakes available. However, they did offer dair...

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RenPotter96
11.07.2024 - 05:00

A staff member who seemed uncertain said they were unfamiliar with vegan options and even tried to suggest a quiche containing egg and butter. This item should...

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SMA
11.07.2024 - 05:00

I enjoyed the delicious vegan lasagne from the display case at the restaurant, but I was disappointed that there was no salad option available. Overall, it was...

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JohnBalkwill
11.07.2024 - 05:00

Nothing on offer Not worth calling in

Facebook
3.3 ★ from 11 reviews
Foursquare
3.1 ★ from 21 reviews
Google
4.0 ★ from 823 reviews
Tripadvisor
3.6 ★ from 453 reviews

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