Kafe

Kafe Waterfront café on the Hatea River, Whangārei 🌊
Specialty coffee, fresh kai & river views since 2017. Rated 4.6 ⭐ by our community — come see why.
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We are a small but busy little cafe and are part of the Riverside Drive Marina community. We share a building with Waterman's World which sells paddle boards and accessories. The cafe is located right on the Hatea River and Whangarei's Loop Walk. We have free parking available at the front of Riverside Drive Marina or next to Riverside Park. We have lots of yummy drink options, Little Island ice-b

locks and ice-cream tubs and cabinet food available 7 days a week, including most public holidays. We do not have an onsite kitchen, so our food is limited to cabinet food at this time. We look forward to seeing you soon.

09/07/2026

We’re closed for the Matariki public holiday. Thanks for your understanding. See you Saturday
The Kafé Team

22/06/2026

Date and orange scones are back on the menu! Look at these big, beautiful, NEW ZEALAND oranges I got from the supermarket! 👌

01/06/2026

🍂❄️ Welcome, Winter! ❄️🍂

While some people see shorter days and cooler mornings, we see something different…

We see steaming cups of coffee warming cold hands
We see warm scones, yummy baked muffins, and sweet treats paired perfectly with a hot coffee.
We see cosy catch-ups, slower moments, and an excuse to wear your favourite comfy jersey

Winter isn’t something to get through, it’s something to enjoy.

As the season changes, the riverside takes on a beauty all of its own. Crisp mornings, clear skies, and a hot coffee in hand make winter one of the most peaceful times to slow down and enjoy the view.

Whether you’re stopping by for your morning coffee, a catch-up with friends, or a sweet treat, we’d love to be part of your winter routine.

So tell us… what’s your favourite thing about winter? 👇

For us, it’s seeing familiar faces come in from the cold and leave with a smile.

Here’s to good coffee, great company, and embracing everything this season has to offer. ❤️

31/05/2026

👑 We’re Taking a Royal Day Off 👑

Kafé will be CLOSED on Monday for the King’s Birthday public holiday. Whether you’re spending the day relaxing, exploring Northland, or catching up with friends and whānau, we hope you have a fantastic long weekend.

We’ll be back brewing your favourite coffees and serving up smiles when we reopen.

See you Tuesday!

Happy Mother's Day 💞
10/05/2026

Happy Mother's Day 💞

26/04/2026

Kafe is closed tomorrow, Monday 27 April. We’re soaking up the extra day off like everyone else should be! 😄

Back bright and early Tuesday, coffee ready and waiting. See you then.

24/04/2026

🌿 Lest We Forget 🌿

This Anzac Day, we pause to honour the men and women who served and those who never came home. Their courage, sacrifice, and mateship shaped the nations we are today.

To all who rise before dawn to stand at the memorial this morning, we see you, and we’re grateful.

☕ Kafe is opening early today — doors open at 7am — so after the dawn service, come in and warm up. Whether it’s your first coffee of the day or a quiet moment to reflect, we’d love to welcome you.

11/04/2026

YES, WE’RE OPEN😀

06/04/2026

If you're new here, this is what we're about.

Welcome to Kafe ☕ We're a waterfront café sitting right on the Hatea River in the heart of Whangārei and honestly, we think we've got one of the best views in town. Here's what you'll find when you visit: Specialty coffee roasted for flavour, not just caffeine. Fresh food. River views that make every coffee worth sitting down for. A community spot that's been welcoming locals since 2017

06/04/2026

Rain, wind, whatever…we’re open! 🌧️☕ Bad weather is just a good excuse to treat yourself to a hot coffee. See you tomorrow. We’ll have the kettle on. ❤️

Address

52 Riverside Drive
Whangarei
0112

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3pm

Telephone

+64226128742

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