This Pak'n Save is massive -- it's quite a large grocery store. All the staff are very friendly,…read moreknowledgable and helpful. There's a ton of vegan options outside the produce section including vegan cheeses, coconut and almond yogurts, and vegan meat analogs. I found everything I was looking for - and more - and am happy to recommend this grocery as quite vegan friendly.

Gisborne is known as the chardonnay capital of NZ, and is surrounded with vineyards. Surprisingly…read morefew of them offer food to sample alongside their wines, let alone somewhere inviting to spend an afternoon. The Vines at Bushmere Estate Wines is well worth a visit. The restaurant seems to be a relatively new building, with lots of landscaping & new planting underway outside. When we visited on a public holiday the menu was a slightly less extensive version of the usual menu, but still with plenty of delicious sounding options that made it hard to choose! The Citrus-cured King Salmon with potato rosti, warm new season asparagus, salad leaves & tomato caper salsa was fresh, zingy & vibrant - a delicious spring dish. The Salt & Pepper Squid with Asian Noodle salad, roasted peanuts & spicy mango lime sauce was a little over-zealous on the pepper & spice, but still a pleasant & light lunch dish. I'm not normally a dessert person at lunchtime, but my arm was slightly twisted to share the Cherry & white chocolate cheesecake with dark plum icecream. The other 2 dessert options looked equally as delicious - who knew a "nemesis" was not just your arch enemy, but also a delicious fudgy chocolate brownie-like dish?!? There's a decent kid's menu too, and plenty of room for little people to run around outside among the vines to their heart's delight! Matched with Bushmere Estate's own wines, lunch was an enjoyable experience with friendly local hosts. I'll definitely be back to check out the outdoor area & the full menu.

Part wine shop, part restaurant and they do both well. Perfect for a glass of wine or a tasting…read moreflight by the water, sitting outside and enjoying the day.

A fantastic brunch. One of the best Eggs Benedict's I've ever had. Great coffee and surroundings…read more Highly recommend!

This is a super cute lil spot - on a busy intersection corner in a lovely early colonial 2-storey…read moreheritage building. There are outdoor tables under trees & umbrellas to linger with your coffee or brunch, as well as plenty of indoor tables. The quality of the food, both from the menu or the counter, is pretty high, and you can get a wide range of both food & drinks; organic, healthy, alcoholic, deep-fried - all tastes are catered for. Unfortunately you will pay top dollar & should also be prepared to wait a while. The staff are pretty laid back & when there's a breakfast or lunch rush, they don't seem to have any systems in place to cope. We have had a hot freshly cooked meal arrive at our table before a simple croissant from the counter! Having said that, if you don't mind waiting & paying, the food that we have eaten as well as seen served at other tables is pretty delicious - definitely one of Gisborne's better establishments.

Fun way to spend your Saturday morning! Come expecting lots of fresh produce, some live music, and…read moreyour typical farmers market items like... soap. My favorites were the macadamia nuts and the freshly squeezed OJ. Be sure to bring cash, I only saw a handful of vendors with credit card capabilities.

Gisborne is small and isolated from the rest of New Zealand cities. Shopping options can be limited…read morehere. Good luck has it that there is a great local farmers market here. You can buy fresh fruit and vegetables from local growers. There are locally produced honey and honey products available. Fresh squeezed orange juice is a family favourite. Far East makes a tasty cup of coffee. Buy some plants for your garden. There is an organic vegetable stand. Avocados, kiwi fruit, grapes and citrus are seasonally available at great prices. There are fresh baked breads (my son lives the ciabatta loaf). Grab a burger or a vegetarian friendly salad. The best Japanese Food in New Zealand is here every Saturday from 9:30am to 12:30pm. See you there.