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Grahamstown Coffee Shack

4.4 239 reviews 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM 758 Pollen Street, Grahamstown, Thames 3500, New Zealand

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Grahamstown Coffee Shack, nestled in the heart of Grahamstown, Thames, offers a delightful café experience that has quickly made it a local favorite. Customers rave about the atmosphere and service, with many noting the charm of the location. One highlight is the all-day breakfast, particularly the Grahamstown Stack, which is a true feast for the senses—both beautiful and delicious.

Reviewers like Joe Dennehy commend the big breakfast as excellent value at $20.00, coupled with prompt service. Adriana G. de Velazco appreciates the well-presented and tasty dishes that are reasonably priced. However, not every review shines brightly; some customers have noted inconsistencies with their coffee, with Dana Young specifically mentioning that some brews fell short of expectations.

In addition to breakfast, the menu features a variety of options such as beef burgers, Moroccan lamb, and corn fritters, catering to diverse palates. With its welcoming ambiance and delicious offerings, Grahamstown Coffee Shack is certainly worth a visit for both locals and travelers alike.

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Amenities & More

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Gender-neutral restroom
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists
Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Grahamstown Coffee Shack before visiting.

Reviews for Grahamstown Coffee Shack

4.4
239 reviews
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Review highlights

Based on 239 reviews

Grahamstown Coffee Shack is widely appreciated for its welcoming atmosphere and quality breakfast offerings, with particular praise for its hearty and well-presented dishes that provide good value. Customers frequently highlight the friendly and attentive service, which contributes to an overall charming dining experience. While the food, especially the all-day breakfast options and bakery items, receives strong commendations, feedback on the coffee quality is mixed, with some patrons noting inconsistency in flavor. The cafe’s unique setting and casual vibe are also commonly mentioned, adding to its appeal as a local favorite spot in Grahamstown.

Joe Dennehy
Jul 28, 2025

The big breakfast was excellent, and good value at $20.00 . Good service and atmosphere

Adriana G.de Velazco
Jul 26, 2025

Nice place and charming ambiance! Great service and very nice food. Quite tasty y well presented. Highly recommended. Not pricey.

Luke Dienes
Jul 25, 2025

Great all day breakfast spot. The Grahamstown Stack is a thing of beauty and also delicious.

Gary Holmes
Jul 04, 2025

Magic first time there and l found a little gem. You just have to keep an eye on the cows. They seem to like the sugar bowl.

Dana Young
Jul 03, 2025

Pies were good but coffee was pretty bad… Not sure why the long blacks tasted like dirty water, could be just the beans itself as another cafe used the same beans and it tasted similar …

Sajin K S
Jun 02, 2025

This shop definitely give you a old english vibe. Fair Price and Quality food

James Shortland
May 28, 2025

Coffee here is always really good. Plus the sausage rolls and custard square were top tier. It's hard to improve on simple things like that but good god they're so good from here

John and Mary-Ann White
May 23, 2025

Came in at 8.30 am for breakfast on way through. Great choice. Ol fashion hearty breakfast. Yummy and a perfect flat white. We are well set up for the day.

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Quick info

Address
758 Pollen Street, Grahamstown, Thames 3500, New Zealand
Price range
$20–30
Category
Cafes

Opening hours

  • Monday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday (Today) 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed

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