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What to order
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Smashed Avocado
Recommended multiple times for being fresh, perfectly seasoned, and delicious; one review also praised the halloumi pairing and another said it was a great birthday breakfast choice.
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Busters Breakfast
Highlighted as one of the best breakfasts, with fresh ingredients and an outstanding combination of food.
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Avo And Halloumi With Bacon
Praised as a standout brunch dish, with the beet purée working well and the portion size being perfect.
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Pork Belly Bene
Mentioned positively for tasting really good, even though the reviewer noted another version elsewhere had a slightly better sauce.
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Cheese Scones
Called phenomenal, especially because of the generous amount of butter served with them.
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Buster's Stack With Haloumi
Recommended for its great presentation and delicious taste.
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Strawberries + Cream French Toast
Praised for looking great and tasting delicious.
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Fried Chicken Benny
Recommended because it was described as amazing and the reviewer appreciated that the requested sauces on the side were not forgotten.
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Sweet Scroll
Mentioned as soft and yum, making it a pleasant sweet item to order.
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Avocados Toast
Praised for being very tasty, well-seasoned, and excellent value for money.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
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| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM to 3 PM |
| Sunday | 8:30 AM to 3 PM |
About Buster Greens
Buster Greens is a cafe, brunch restaurant, and coffee shop in Dunedin, New Zealand. It serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, dessert, coffee, tea, alcohol, and small plates, with vegan and vegetarian options available. Reviewers consistently praise the fresh ingredients, well-seasoned dishes, friendly service, and coffee. Popular mentions include smashed avocado, halloumi, pork belly benedict, smoothie bowls, and downstairs seating.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
Frequently asked
What is Buster Greens known for?
Buster Greens is especially known for brunch dishes like smashed avocado with halloumi, pork belly benedict, and smoothie bowls. Reviewers also repeatedly mention the fresh ingredients, good seasoning, and generous portions, with many saying the food is worth the wait even when it is busy.
What dishes are most recommended at Buster Greens?
The most recommended items are smashed avocado with halloumi, pork belly benedict, halloumi and bacon brunch plates, Buster's Stack with halloumi, and the chilli scramble with hot smoked salmon roti. Reviewers also call out cheese scones, strawberries and cream French toast, and the sweet scroll, especially for breakfast and brunch.
What is the atmosphere like at Buster Greens?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and trendy, with a mix of authentic character and modern touches. Reviewers mention downstairs seating, outdoor seating, and a packed but welcoming dining room, which makes it a fit for groups, solo diners, and brunch meetups.
Is Buster Greens good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is NZ$20 to 30, and reviewers describe the value as fair to excellent for the quality and portion sizes. Several comments mention that dishes like avocado toast, brunch plates, and coffee feel worth the price, with one review specifically calling the quality-to-price ratio excellent.
When is the best time to visit Buster Greens?
Reservations are recommended for brunch and lunch because the cafe can get very busy, especially on weekends and holidays like Mother’s Day. Reviewers mention waits during peak times, but also note that staff handle the crowd well and still keep service friendly and efficient.
Is parking available at Buster Greens?
Yes. Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking is available.
Does Buster Greens have vegetarian options?
Yes, Buster Greens offers vegan options.
