Blacks Road Grocer — Restaurant in Otago

What a wee gem! We visited from Wellington and discovered this cafe on our way to climb Baldwin St...then returned every day! The coffee was generous, strong and delicious. My kids tried nearly every flavour of the real fruit ice cream between them over the week and declared it the most delicious they'd ever had. The cinnamon scrolls are a must-try. And a lovely selection of kitchenware and cookbooks on display and for sale. Decor is busy, homely and pleasingly kitsch. Service unfussy and friendly....

The perfect cafe and shop in every respect. A bit like the corner grocer of the 1960s with fresh produce, freshly baked bread and full cream milk! Also a museum atmosphere full of kitchen items of 40-50 years ago. Good coffee and food too. Giveaway recipes; condiments for sale; lots of craft items for sale like wooden bread and cheese boards, etc. Very friendly owners. A Lilliput library outside. I wish every neighborhood could have a corner...

This is a unique wee place. I really enjoy their coffee and have tried a few of their slices. The hazelnut caramel slice is my favorite. They have a Yun selection of foods in the cabinet. They also have fresh bread you can grab for home along with some other grocery items. I enjoy the lemon and passion fruit curd they sell in a jar. There is a few outside seats and seating inside. It has a very relaxed vibe. Staff are friendly...