Flagship Eatery
A popular brunch café behind a red-orange door, known for whole-food, locally sourced dishes and plenty of vegetarian options
Located at 14 Childers Road, behind an orange-red door, this exposed-brick café is a favourite with locals for coffee and breakfast. It focuses on whole foods and local produce. The eggs Benedict, Cajun lemon tofu scramble, house-made English muffins and Vietnamese pancakes have a strong reputation, and there is a wide range of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Coffee is from Flight Coffee, juices come from nearby Hill Road, and there are local wines and house-made vinegar cocktails. Reservations are not taken, so expect a wait on weekend mornings. It is about 250 m from the city centre.
Opening hours
Tuesday to Friday 7:00–14:00; Saturday and Sunday 8:00–14:00; Monday hours vary across sources, so please confirm
Nearby sights
- Gisborne Inner Harbour
- Gisborne City Vintage Railway (Wa165)
- Tairāwhiti Museum
- Puhi Kai Iti / Cook Landing Site
- Titirangi / Kaiti Hill Lookout
- Waikanae & Midway Beach
- Te Poho-o-Rawiri Marae
- Gisborne Botanical Gardens