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Overall Total Score
3.7 out of 5
Very good | 1157 reviews

What Alex Millar likes about Cafe Esplanade:
Came in for lunch, had the beef burger and corn fritters. The food was average for the price we paid for it. There are many other places you could go for a nicer lunch. Have been here many times for the coffee and drinks and have been pleased every time. Coffee is always great. Staff were happy and helpful, with quick service. Highly recommend for a coffee or drink and something from the cabinet. View all feedback. What zaneta583 doesn't like about Cafe Esplanade:
There is a wide range of gf options on the menu here and the setting in Palmerston North’s Esplanade is lovely. However, unfortunately cross-contamination is often an issue. Unfortunately I wouldn’t advise eating here if one is Coeliac, though I have my fingers crossed that maybe in the future it might become somewhere safe to eat! View all feedback.

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Heyrestaurants
3.4 ★ from 258 reviews
Laura
08.09.2024 - 13:43

Me and my daughter came for lunch and we were both disappointed when we realized our only option for drinks was water only...we are both diabetics and...

Pauline
08.09.2024 - 13:43

Having not really been earlier I can't comment on past, I have started going regularly last few months, and with a new owner, the customer service Is...

Anita
08.09.2024 - 13:43

Playground in desperate need of upgrade otherwise very good.. if funds were available a bigger pool like at memorial also be great :

Brenda
08.09.2024 - 13:43

The Esplanade is lovely I enjoyed when I was a kid n stil enjoy going there now

David
08.09.2024 - 13:43

Great park so much to see and do. Caters to every age group. Love having family time there.

Int Restaurants
3.8 ★ from 898 reviews
Danielle
11.01.2024 - 09:30

6/5 star honestly great. Simple bacon and eggs are phenomenal. Simple touches i really appreciate, like buttering the toast before piling it on the plate. Load...

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Ceejay
11.01.2024 - 09:30

Nice place, good food...bit expensive for the portion of Eggs Bene, my mum's friend got though. Nice little treat. Hot chocolate was great!

Noel
11.01.2024 - 09:30

Nice little cafe in the gardens, perfect place for a snack, coffee, or ice cream before exploring the rest of the esplanade area.

Matthew
11.01.2024 - 09:30

The food is seriously good – overall the setting and the food make this a pretty good visit. But, fair warning, if you're planning to drop by when the sun's shi...

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Rachael
11.01.2024 - 09:30

Called in for lunch on my way home from work. Pretty busy, but that's to be expected at lunchtime. Fast service given it was busy, friendly staff members and th...

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Findmeglutenfree
3.0 ★ from 1 reviews
Emiel
03.06.2023 - 12:57

There is a wide selection of gf options on the menu here and the setting in Palmerston North Esplanade is beautiful. Unfortunately, cross-contamination is often...

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zaneta583
25.03.2024 - 12:39

There is a wide range of gf options on the menu here and the setting in Palmerston North’s Esplanade is lovely. However, unfortunately cross-contamination is of...

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Google
3.7 ★ from 666 reviews
Tripadvisor
3.4 ★ from 86 reviews

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