I love this cafe! I ordered an iced americano to enjoy while reading the paper on their patio. I…read morewas given a free refill of ice halfway through and it was an unexpected surprise! The service was top notch, if not a little overbearing. As I was relaxing and slowly sipping my drink, I was asked repeatedly if I was doing alright and if my drink was okay. It wasn't a crowded day so I wasn't overstaying my welcome. However, it's been one of the best cafes I've been to in New Zealand. I didn't order anything to eat, but they have a substantial menu.

The fact that we had to make a reservation to eat at 5.30 tells you everything you needed to know…read moreabout this place. Every table but one has reserved signs on when we arrived We first visited in 2019, and in 6 years it's only improved. We both had the Hawaiian fish burger, which sounds simple enough, but it's the freshness of the fish that makes it special. Definitely give that a try. Great selection of other fishy goodies too.

This was our first dinner in New Zealand, and we got off to a great start. We had reservations,…read morewhich was good because the restaurant was full. The atmosphere was nice, service excellent and the food was delicious!

I'm a sucker for a co-op, and Hapi did not disappoint. My partner and I stopped in to check out the…read moreset up, and ended up getting a coffee. For the coffee with cream that we ordered, it cost around $6. It's a simple order, but it was delicious! The coffee was full of flavor and they gave us 1/3 of a bottle of fresh cream. I wish that I came in hungrier than I was because I would have loved to try one or more of their homemade goods! They cater to vegan, paleo, and gluten free diets. As a heads up, these goods are not cheap. They range from about $15-25 for a small salad or sandwich. The service was average and the location is great! The shop is fun to explore before or after eating. If I lived in Napier, I would absolutely treat myself to this more often.

Just what the doctor ordered. A cafe in a health food coop. Delicious vegan sammie, scone, and…read morecoffee. Country music soundtrack somehow was perfect. Great vibe

Nothing special. My omelette was very dry - and the bacon was ham. Coffee was very good however.read more

This is the best coffee in Napier - and also provides great food - breakfast, brunch and lunches as…read morewell as delicious cakes and pastries. Spacious inside (in the old post office building) and tables outside. This is our regular coffee spot and having lived in Napier for 20 years we've tried a few cafes over the years . This is definitely the best if you are serious about the quality of your coffee.

Great hip vibe. Busy cafe with good staff. Toasted cheese…read morescone very tasty. Husbands decaf coffee excellent but my regular latte a bit weak. Happy to go back. Food looked very good.

Went there for dinner. Service was excellent as was the…read morefood. Nice French vibe. Most enjoyable!

We love the Albion Canteen. It's like a gem that we've only just discovered. The food is very good…read morewith a nice range of counter food and a good cooked menu with reasonable prices. The service is excellent and the layout of the cafe is very comfortable, with indoor and outdoor seating and fat cushions on the bench seat that runs the full length of the front room beneath the windows. I like that they offer free range eggs, and thick slices of Japanese-style toast.

I go to Napier every few months to catch up with friends and family and am always on the lookout…read morefor new cafes that are constantly elevating the eating scene in Napier. The Albion Canteen successfully adds another to Napier's repertoire. The interior design and menu layout is clean, fresh, and modern although it took me a little while to get my head around the salads/proteins options and pricing. Once we did figure it out, I had the pleasure of having pork belly for brunch with 3 salads and my partner had an exceptional attempt at eggs benedict (the hollandaise was velvety with a touch of lemon). They use premium products and Hawkes Bay's finest local produce but the pricing isn't put at a premium. The service is OK as is the coffee; I ordered a tall macchiato which was quite burnt. They were receptive to make me another one but unfortunately it was more of the same so I have taken away one star. Can't wait to go again!

The women running Raffles St Cafe make it very clear and obvious to be unfriendly to anyone who is…read morenot a frequent visitor to their coffee shop. Very short and impatient when taking your order (no one else in line). We love our coffee and look forward to our coffee shops in the morning and in a pinch this establishment will do but I suggest you spend money and time where ALL people are treated KINDLY. It was a very disappointing customer experience at Raffles St Cafe but I'm happy to say this has been the only establishment in our 17 day visit to the North Island that presented themselves in such a negative ugly way.

My first visit to venerable Napier CBD cafe, "Raffles Street" yesterday…read more So very slow serving x2 de caffeinated Americanos and a slice of sweet stuff for the wife = loss of star, we talkin 20 mins, after payment / order, though we were enjoying a quiet chat in the courtyard on a typical sunny warm mid morning that's a tad too long to wait. Twas a well prepared tasty beverage and her 'slice', baked on premises was VERY good. Raffles street cafe is smack dab middle of legal offices, government buildings, professional offices just south of Art Deco quarter, NAPIER, in the fine wine region of Hawkes Bay. Tidy cafe. Clean loos. Staff pleasant enough. Good selection of sweet and savory snacks, most FRESHLY made in house. Would return and give a second chance on the service front. Recommended. 4 stars on the yelpmeter