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

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?

18/07/2026
Last day of the school holidays! Before the school routine kicks back in, pop into Fools of Desire and treat yourself!Ja...
18/07/2026

Last day of the school holidays!
Before the school routine kicks back in, pop into Fools of Desire and treat yourself!
Jackson has been busy baking this morning with fresh Cheesy Jalapeño Scones GF Syrupy Date Scones Fresh orange chocolate chip GF Muffins
Pair them with your favourite Fools of Desire coffee, catch up with friends or family, and make the most of the last day of the holidays.

We're open today from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.

What's your pick from the cabinet today?

Meet Kym and Mark from The Networkers!The Networkers meet right here at Fools of Desire every Tuesday and Wednesday morn...
15/07/2026

Meet Kym and Mark from The Networkers!
The Networkers meet right here at Fools of Desire every Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, bringing together like minded people to connect, share ideas and create new opportunities.
Come along, meet some great people and, of course, enjoy a delicious Fools of Desire coffee and sweet treat while you're here!

You never know where a new connection might lead.

15/07/2026
14/07/2026

This week's Drink of the Week is here!
Our Gingerbread Hot Chocolate is the perfect winter warmer, rich, cosy and full of delicious gingerbread flavour.
Prefer coffee? Have it as a Gingerbread Latte instead!
Only $9 this week at Fools of Desire.

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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