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What to order
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Carrot Cake
Recommended multiple times for being especially flavourful, with one reviewer calling it the best carrot cake they have ever had and praising the cream-cheese icing and plump sultanas.
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Coffee
Frequently praised as excellent, with reviewers calling it perfectly made, the best they’ve had in NZ, and a must-try alongside the food.
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Eggs Bene
Highlighted as superb, with perfect eggs and tangy hollandaise sauce, making it a standout breakfast dish.
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Hash Stack
Recommended for being 'en pointe' and especially good with its creamy mushroom side, showing strong flavour and execution.
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Ribs
Praised for their melt-in-your-mouth texture and being fall-off-the-bone tender, making them a memorable entree.
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Hot Chocolate
Mentioned positively for being one of the nicest reviewers had in a long time, making it a standout drink choice.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM to 4 PM |
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| Tuesday | 7 AM to 4 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM to 4 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM to 4 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM to 4 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM to 4 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM to 4 PM |
About The Orange Cafe & Bistro
The Orange Cafe & Bistro is a cafe in Whanganui, New Zealand. It serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert, and catering, with coffee, tea, alcohol, beer, cocktails, wine, small plates, and vegetarian options. Reviews consistently praise the food, especially cabinet food, hollandaise dishes, scones, and carrot cake, along with the friendly service and pleasant atmosphere. Outdoor seating is also frequently mentioned as a highlight.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Prepared foods
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is The Orange Cafe & Bistro known for?
It is especially known for cabinet food, eggs bene with tangy hollandaise, and the hash stack. Reviewers also repeatedly mention scones, carrot cake, and coffee as standouts, with several saying the food is better than expected and worth a visit in Whanganui.
What dishes are most recommended at The Orange Cafe & Bistro?
Reviewers most often highlight the eggs bene, hash stack, fish burger, carrot cake, and scones. The hollandaise sauce gets repeated praise, and the carrot cake is called exceptionally flavorful with cream-cheese icing.
What is the atmosphere like at The Orange Cafe & Bistro?
The vibe is described as cozy, casual, historic, and trendy, with a retro-cool feel and distinctive flower wall decor. It seems to suit solo diners, groups, and people wanting a quiet coffee or lunch, especially with outdoor seating on a street-side spot in central Whanganui.
Is The Orange Cafe & Bistro good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is NZ$20–30, which matches the cafe-style meals and cabinet food rather than a high-end dining price. Reviewers say the food is excellent and the portions and quality feel worth the cost, especially for dishes like eggs bene, fish burger, and carrot cake.
When is the best time to visit The Orange Cafe & Bistro?
Reviewers mention it being pleasant on a Friday afternoon for coffee and afternoon tea, and quieter when the lunch crowd has passed. Outdoor seating is a strong draw, so a calmer mid-afternoon visit may be best if you want a quieter experience in central Whanganui.
Is parking available at The Orange Cafe & Bistro?
Yes. Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does The Orange Cafe & Bistro have vegetarian options?
Yes, The Orange Cafe & Bistro offers vegetarian options.
Is The Orange Cafe & Bistro kid-friendly?
Yes, The Orange Cafe & Bistro is good for kids.
