Espresso Loco — Restaurant in Hawke's Bay

Surly female middle aged with painted nails served me no offer of it i wanted sugar.Ordered a flat white nobody else around yet waited near 15 minutes.Then handed flatwhite by a female teen who could not crack a smile or a thanks.Got in car had a sip and it was piping hot like no milk tasted burnt kind of like those crappy coffees you get out of a vending machine yet was meant to be a flat white.Threw it out the window at 100 maybe a bird or possum can lick it off the road.Maybe the teen made it but wont...

Knowledgeable owner operator, orders placed at counter or at your table. Counter food, or menu, uncomplicated good high quality food. Food is fresh & delicious. Extremely quick service, even when busy. Assorted tables: booths, tables indoor & outdoor seating available.

Highly recommend this cafe is well worth a visit. Esp if your passing through town.

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I love just stopping by to grab an extra large cappuccino made with coconut milk when heading home after shopping as you are always greeted with a smile and a friendly face. I reckon they are in the best spot at the waipukurau railway station. They do sell food but I can't comment on that as I only have ever got my cappuccino. So if you're passing through just stop you won't regret it...