Child Friendly Cafes
Kommic Café
Again, recommended to Kids New Zealand by a number of parents, this is a laid-back, friendly café complete with covered courtyard, sandpit and a small enclosed grass area where older children can play. The menu isn’t extensive, but you will find things like pancakes, French toast and eggs. There’s one highchair, but no baby changing facility.
Hours:
Monday to Friday: 7am-4.30pm
Saturday to Sunday: 8am-3.30pm
Contact:
Kommic Café
Phone: (09) 623 5139
Sierra Café at Greenlane
The cafe seats up to 40 guests in a modern but friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. Enjoy both indoor and fully covered outdoor courtyard year round. The courtyard contains a large community table that seats up to 12, several smaller tables for various sized groups and a sunny garden atmosphere. Bookings are not necessary but we do accept bookings for business meetings, larger groups and special events. Bookings may require a pre-arranged menu.
Hours: Monday to Friday: 7.00am - 4.00pm
Saturday to Sunday: 7.00am-3.00pm
Contact:
Phone: 09-523 2054
Fax: 09-523 2044
Sierra Café
Sierra Café, at Princes Wharf on the waterfront, is great if you’re visiting the National Maritime Museum close by. There’s everything from bacon and eggs to fries, wedges and paninis. The ever popular fluffy is on the menu, along with cordials in Disney character bottles. Highchair provided.
Loaded Hog
On a fine Sunday the Loaded Hog at the Viaduct is a great place to be. On Sunday there's free face-painting for the kids from 2pm till 4pm. For food, children can choose from either fish and chips or a burger meal. Crayons, colouring-in sheets and highchairs provided.
Hours: Daily 11am ‘till late;
Contact:
Loaded Hog
Phone: (09) 366 6491
Fax: (09) 366 6495
Gina Pizzeria
Pizza, pasta and gelato are great treats for the kids at Gina Pizzeria. Kids main meals cost $12, and gelato $6. Fluffies, juices and soft drinks all feature on the menu. This family friendly restaurant provides crayons and colouring books as well as a couple of highchairs.
Gina's Pizza & Pasta Bar - affectionately knows as 'Gina's'. We serve fabulous Italian food (not just pizza and pasta!) with exuberant service in the genuine style that is generous italian hospitality.
D-72 Diner
If you’re shopping in the centre of town, then make sure you visit D72 Diner. The staff are exceptionally friendly, the food is great and the service is fast! There’s a special kids’ menu which caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Crayons, colouring-in sheets and highchairs provided.
Hours:
Monday to Saturday: 10.00 am-9.30 pm (ish);
Sunday: 9.00 am-5.00 pm
Contact:
D-72 Diner
Phone: (09) 379 3972