Chiwis Cafe - Kaikoura

Love the pumpkin soup and chinese dumplings. The owner readily offered us vinegar upon request. Very friendly staff and cozy place.

Really good food for about the price I expected with friendly staff. Would come here again for a really good breakfast. All of us were satisfied.

Fabulous greeting from New Owner Andrew who makes fresh pies at 5 am daily. The pie pastry is light buttery the good proportions of steak filling was delicious. Large sausage rolls were appreciated. The chocolate brownies were fabulous cheaper than other outlets. Never had a better pie ever. Coffee is very fine. Service was fast, shop clean. Public car park across the road in the centre of Kaikoura Central Business Area. So race over and get some soon. Enjoy!!

Dropped in here for a bite to eat. Nice friendly atmosphere with great cake and coffee and tea. On the main road with parking out front. The menu for dining in is really quite nice. Suggest you try this place out I am sure you will not be disappointed.

We wanted to know where to get the best chowder in town and our motel owner recommended us this unassuming little cafe and boy did they live up to expectations! The chowder was thick with generous chunks of fresh seafood and so flavoursome. The ciabatta that came with it was crispy and buttery without being overpowering. We also ordered some good ol’ fish chips (but instead of chips, I went for the mash), and a mussel pie to go. The fish was fresh and perfectly battered, the mash creamy and I loved that it came with a side of veggies. The mussel pie was gold the next morning too! Would definitely drop in again on our next trip to Kaikoura.