Fools of Desire

Fools of Desire Cafe by day serving the most delicious coffee and food ALL ABOUT US! PHILOSOPHY, IDEAS, DREAMS – AND YUMMY FOOD! Built inside the Café.
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Fools of Desire is an exciting and vibrant licensed café in the heart of Rangiora operating with a focus on sourcing local and seasonal produce and using free range, fair trade, organic and ethical products!

• Solar panels on the roof, 100% LED lighting and have made provision to expand our solar panels as we can afford it. We challenge other local businesses to do the same!

• Passionate about

supporting the Rangiora community. We design our menu around local and seasonal ingredients. We provide local free range chicken, eggs, bread, milk, venison, cheese, olive oil as well as a huge range of local vegetables, many organic and spray free. This is the heart and soul of our business!

• We have the first live beehive in a Canterbury café. It is a fully functioning beehive. Come and watch them buzz around their hive.

• We are aiming for zero waste

We would love to hear your feedback and we'd definitely love you to bring your friends! Thanks from Elisa and the team at Fools of Desire

Shiny Shiny Beans are back on the shelf.Take the café home with you and enjoy the same smooth, full-bodied coffee we ser...
27/07/2026

Shiny Shiny Beans are back on the shelf.
Take the café home with you and enjoy the same smooth, full-bodied coffee we serve every day.
Available in: • 150g – $12.50 • 250g – $14.00 • 300g – $18.00 • 500g – $25.00

Perfect for home espresso machines, plungers, stovetops or filter coffee. Pop in and grab a bag next time you're in.

27/07/2026
Warm up today with something sweet.One of our house favourites is the Jaffa Hot Chocolate.Rich, chocolatey and packed wi...
26/07/2026

Warm up today with something sweet.

One of our house favourites is the Jaffa Hot Chocolate.Rich, chocolatey and packed with that classic orange chocolate flavour.

Pair it with our Fools of Desire French Toast, served with blueberry compote and vanilla bean mascarpone. Want to take it to the next level? Add crispy bacon for the perfect sweet and savoury combination.

Good morning! We're open today at Fools of Desire from 8:30am to 3:00pm.Jackson has been busy baking his famous Cheesy J...
25/07/2026

Good morning! We're open today at Fools of Desire from 8:30am to 3:00pm.
Jackson has been busy baking his famous Cheesy Jalapeño Scones, fresh and ready in the cabinet.

Warm up with our Hot Drink of the Week the delicious Raspberry Lamington Hot Chocolate for just $9.

In a hurry? Don't forget our Text to Order service.Simply text us your name, order, and pickup time to 027 411 9392, and we'll have it ready for you.
See you soon for great coffee, delicious food, and friendly faces.

It's Free Fluffy Thursday at Fools of Desire!Bring the kids in for a free fluffy with any dine-in adult purchase and mak...
22/07/2026

It's Free Fluffy Thursday at Fools of Desire!
Bring the kids in for a free fluffy with any dine-in adult purchase and make breakfast a little more fun.
Treat yourself to our Breakfast Burger, packed with a house-made hash, Peter Timbs sausage, egg and cheese. Want to make it even better? Add crispy bacon for the ultimate breakfast.
Or, if you're after one of our customer favourites, try the Baghdad Eggs – full of flavour and a dish that keeps people coming back for more.
Great coffee, delicious food and a free fluffy for the little ones... Thursday sorted!
Open today from 8:00am – 3:30pm.

21/07/2026

This week's Hot Drink of the Week is our Raspberry Lamington Hot Chocolate.

Made with creamy coconut milk, our house made Fools dark chocolate sauce, raspberry and finished with toasted coconut, it's everything you love about a classic lamington in a warm, comforting drink.

Available for a limited time at Fools of Desire.

Bagels, bagels, bagels!Fresh in the cabinet today:Smoked salmon, cream cheese & crispy caper bagelBacon, egg, mesclun & ...
20/07/2026

Bagels, bagels, bagels!

Fresh in the cabinet today:
Smoked salmon, cream cheese & crispy caper bagel
Bacon, egg, mesclun & cheese bagel

Enjoy either on its own, or add a side of fries or a fresh salad to make it a meal.

Pop in and grab yours while they last!

In a rush? We've got you covered!Our fresh Crispy Chicken Salad Sandwiches are ready to grab from the cabinet today.Pack...
20/07/2026

In a rush? We've got you covered!
Our fresh Crispy Chicken Salad Sandwiches are ready to grab from the cabinet today.
Packed with crispy chicken, fresh salad and full of flavour, they're the perfect option when you need a quick and delicious lunch.
Pop in before they're gone!

Have you tried our Gingerbread Hot Chocolate yet?Rich, creamy and full of those warm gingerbread spices we all love, it'...
19/07/2026

Have you tried our Gingerbread Hot Chocolate yet?

Rich, creamy and full of those warm gingerbread spices we all love, it's the perfect winter treat.

Prefer coffee? You can enjoy it as a Gingerbread Latte instead.

Which one are you choosing?

Address

Conway Lane, 176 High St
Rangiora
7400

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 3pm
Wednesday 8am - 3pm
Thursday 8am - 3pm
Friday 8am - 3:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Sunday 8:30am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+6433108133

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