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Pinot Junction Pinot Junction Lakeside Café: Heritage Precinct, Cromwell. We are open 6 days a week - 9am - 3pm. (Closed Wednesdays)

"Let's Do Lunch!" - see you soon.
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Where locals meet, travellers pause & lunch becomes the highlight of the day.

⏰ Open 7 days 9am to 3pm Welcome to Pinot Junction
LAKESIDE CAFE

The 'coolest little hotspot' in town, welcome to Pinot Junction in the Heritage Precinct of this beautiful little town in the heart of Central Otago - offering you a relaxed brunch, lunch & catch up experiences with excellent coffee, local beer, cider, pizzas, cafe style food & Central Otago wines, all the while enjoying the best views in Cromwell.

🎂 FOUR YEARS OF PINOT JUNCTION 🎂Well, would you look at that… FOUR YEARS! 🎉🎉WHOOP WHOOP 🎉🎉Four years of over the til cha...
31/10/2026

🎂 FOUR YEARS OF PINOT JUNCTION 🎂

Well, would you look at that… FOUR YEARS!
🎉🎉WHOOP WHOOP 🎉🎉

Four years of over the til chats, hugs, coffees poured, cinnamon scrolls baked, plates served, lakeside catch-ups, familiar faces, new friends, BIG days, long days and plenty of laughs (and occasional tears!!) 🧡

To our incredible team, our loyal locals and the visitors who find us along the way — THANK YOU. Your support means the world to us.

What started out as a new venture for me has along the way, created a very special community and work family. 🧡 The love, support and commitment our team shows one another is something very special and I’m incredibly proud of bringing this wee PJ family together. My biggest achievement isn’t just the café we’ve built, it’s the people and the culture these guys have created within it. It is very humbling and very very cool!

We always wanted PJ to be more than just a café — and four years in, I think we have created something incredibly special with an incredibly special team 🧡

A beautiful new summer ahead, a fresh new menu on approach and the excitement of so much growth down here in the precinct, there is just so much to look forward to…. As excited today as we were four years ago! (And thankfully, a lot less hungover 😉)

From Matt and I, and the whole PJ team, thank you for being part of our journey. 🥂

Happy 4th birthday, Pinot Junction! 🎂🎂🎂🎂

Come celebrate with us tomorrow and enjoy the local markets - (I’ll be in The Store Room 😉 )

Kate x

Pinot Junction OPEN daily 9am–3pm.

🧀 THE HUMBLE CHEESE SCONE. 🧀There’s been a bit of talk around Cromwell lately about the humble cheese scone… so we thoug...
30/10/2026

🧀 THE HUMBLE CHEESE SCONE. 🧀

There’s been a bit of talk around Cromwell lately about the humble cheese scone… so we thought we’d throw our two cents (and a generous handful of cheese) into the conversation!

At Pinot Junction, ours are:

✔️ Made fresh in-house, every single day.
✔️ Properly cheesy (we don’t muck about).
✔️ Golden on the outside, soft and fluffy in the middle.
✔️ Even better with a generous slab of butter.
✔️ Eat in or eat in the car 😘

No buying them in, no shortcuts. Just good old-fashioned baking, made with a little love and a lot of cheese.

We’ll let you be the judge… but we reckon we’ve got a pretty good contender for Cromwell’s favourite. 😉

Cheese scone $8. Worth every crumb. 100% local 100% made on site.

📍 Pinot Junction Lakeside Café, Old Cromwell Heritage Precinct.
OPEN daily 9am - 3pm

We LOVE this time of year! 🌺🪴🪻🌱Nestled amongst the spring growth of the beautiful Old Cromwell Heritage Precinct gardens...
29/10/2026

We LOVE this time of year! 🌺🪴🪻🌱

Nestled amongst the spring growth of the beautiful Old Cromwell Heritage Precinct gardens, it’s hard not to feel a little bit lucky. The roses are starting to bloom, the foliage is lush and green, and everywhere you look there’s a little more colour and life.

Here’s ‘cheers’ to the dedicated, green-fingered volunteers who lovingly tend these gardens for everyone to enjoy. What a special place we get to call home! 💚

With the weather warming up this weekend, the gardens looking gorgeous and plenty of spring sunshine on the way, we’re looking forward to welcoming you!

☕️ Pinot Junction Lakeside Café and The Store Room are proudly locally owned and operated, with full in-house baking, delicious food, friendly faces and a warm welcome waiting for you.

Come for a wander, stay for a coffee, enjoy a bite to eat and take a moment to soak it all in.

Because here at the Heritage Precinct, it’s about more than just a visit — it’s about good people, good food and a little bit of Cromwell magic. 🌿🌺🌱🪻

A ‘mixxy-match’ of moments from the last few days here at Pinot Junction and The Store Room …. Fireworks and favourite f...
26/10/2026

A ‘mixxy-match’ of moments from the last few days here at Pinot Junction and The Store Room ….

Fireworks and favourite faces.

How lucky are we…🥰
Stay safe out there folks - it’s a stormy ole night!

🍳☕ BREAKFAST? ☕🍳Big ol’ weekend? OPEN today and we reckon a day off,  Ben’s Big Breakfast or lunch with the gang is just...
25/10/2026

🍳☕ BREAKFAST? ☕🍳

Big ol’ weekend? OPEN today and we reckon a day off, Ben’s Big Breakfast or lunch with the gang is just what you need! 🙌

Good food, great coffee and a wee breather by the lake. It’s cosy inside!

We’re ready when you are…

📍 OPEN TODAY | 9am – 3pm
📍 Pinot Junction & The Store Room Upper Heritage Precinct, Old Cromwell

See you soon! 🥓🍳☕

Wow-wee…. what a fantastic day! ☀️🧡⭐️Sunshine, great food, awesome coffee, happy guests and the PJ Team absolutely ON FI...
24/10/2026

Wow-wee…. what a fantastic day! ☀️🧡⭐️

Sunshine, great food, awesome coffee, happy guests and the PJ Team absolutely ON FIRE! 🔥🙌

A huge thank you to everyone who popped in today and enjoyed a little piece of the Heritage Precinct with us. And to our amazing team — NICE WORK! 🥰👏

We’re all super excited and geared up to do it all again tomorrow!

☕️ Pinot Junction AND 🛍️ The Store Room

BOTH OPEN 9AM – 9PM TOMORROW! 🎉

Markets, fireworks and all the Labour Weekend festivities… bring it on! 🙌

🎉⭐️🎉 LABOUR WEEKEND IN THE PRECINCT 🎉⭐️🎉It’s going to be a BIG weekend in the Heritage Precinct with markets, fireworks ...
23/10/2026

🎉⭐️🎉 LABOUR WEEKEND IN THE PRECINCT 🎉⭐️🎉

It’s going to be a BIG weekend in the Heritage Precinct with markets, fireworks and plenty happening! 🥳

Why not pop in and see us at Pinot Junction for a little breather by the lake? ☕️🧡 Grab a coffee, something delicious to eat and enjoy our beautiful lakeside spot while you soak up all the Labour Weekend fun.

A wee heads-up from our team… we’re a small spot and things can get VERY busy! 🤭 Please be patient, give us a little grace during the rush, and we’ll do our very best to look after you.

🌿 Our outdoor seating is reserved for customers, please.

🚶 Walk-ins welcome — no bookings.

📍 Upper Heritage Precinct, Old Cromwell
🕘 Open all Labour Weekend — check our hours below!

Come for the festivities, stay for the lake views. We’d love to see you! 🧡

Where locals meet, travellers pause & lunch becomes the highlight of the day. 🍷☀️

The Store Room OPEN 10-3 everyday day 8pm Sunday night ⭐️

Our favourite night of the year is nearly here… bring on Sunday 🎉⭐️🎉The Heritage Precinct comes alive with entertainment...
21/10/2026

Our favourite night of the year is nearly here… bring on Sunday 🎉⭐️🎉

The Heritage Precinct comes alive with entertainment, craft stalls, bands, food trucks & families all out & about loving our special spot… we just love it!
A massive effort from the Cromwell, New Zealand team so come on down folks & make the most of this fantastic night.

Lots more info on their page Cromwell, New Zealand on timings etc but we will be open from 9am to 9pm with our full menu available all day to 3pm for brekky, brunch or lunch during the first Cromwell Farmers & Artisans Market then from 5pm to 8pm for dinner & drinks.

So pop in for a drink & a rest between activities or come for dinner on our perfectly positioned veranda for viewing the grand finale show 🎇🎆🎇

See you soon!!

Happiest of birthdays today to our lovely Caitlin! 🥳🎂🎉From barista to baker, and being a super Mum to your two gorgeous ...
20/10/2026

Happiest of birthdays today to our lovely Caitlin! 🥳🎂🎉

From barista to baker, and being a super Mum to your two gorgeous little ones, you wear so many hats and we’re so happy to have you as part of the PJ Team! 🧡

We hope you have a happy, happy day and get thoroughly spoilt! 🥳🎈🎂

🌿 BRANCH MANAGERS’ MEETING 🌿Today’s agenda? Sticks, sniffing and no management decisions whatsoever. 😂🪵🐾Pinot Junction L...
14/10/2026

🌿 BRANCH MANAGERS’ MEETING 🌿

Today’s agenda? Sticks, sniffing and no management decisions whatsoever. 😂🪵🐾

Pinot Junction Lakeside Café: where locals meet, travellers pause and Raffa finds branches!

One of the best spots in Cromwell for breakfast, lunch, coffee, cakes… and apparently, serious stick collecting.

Dogs always welcome. Branches optional (but clearly encouraged). 🐾🪾

See you soon! 🧡

🕰️ OPEN 7 DAYS | 9am–3pm
📍 Murrells Cottage, Upper Heritage Precinct, Old Cromwell

Address

71 Melmore Tce
Cromwell
9310

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+6434450303

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