Kowhai KitchenTapawera, Nelson
Kowhai Kitchen – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
Kowhai Kitchen – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
Kowhai Kitchen – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
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Cafe · Tapawera

Kowhai Kitchen

Tapawera, Nelson Closed Sundays

Opening hours

Right now in Nelson8:00 am
Closed Sundays
Weekly opening hours for Kowhai Kitchen
Monday7:30 am – 3 pm
Tuesday7:30 am – 3 pm
Wednesday7:30 am – 3 pm
Thursday7:30 am – 3 pm
Friday7:30 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 7 pm
Saturday8 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 7 pm
SundayClosed

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 3 522 4900 to check.

About

About Kowhai Kitchen

Found at the Tapawera area, Kowhai Kitchen is a cafe that has become part of the Tapawera dining scene. It is about 41 km from central Nelson.

The kitchen focuses on cafe food, coffee and brunch. Dishes typical of this style include mince and cheese pie and flat white, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. It is one of 66 cafe & brunch venues we list in Nelson.

Kowhai Kitchen opens 6 days a week and is closed on Sundays. The earliest start is 7:30 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 7 pm on Fridays. In total it trades for about 49 hours each week.

For budgeting, cafes of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). The nearest other venue on our map is Tapawera hotel and restaurant, about 90 m away.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of cafe with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Breakfast & BrunchEggs benedict

Bacon, salmon or spinach on toasted muffin

$21–26

CabinetBacon and egg pie

Slice

$7.6–9.5

LunchChicken burger

With slaw and aioli

$19–24

CabinetMince and cheese pie

A Kiwi classic

$6.6–8.5

Coffee & DrinksFlat white

Double shot

$4.8–5.7

Coffee & DrinksCappuccino

With chocolate

$4.8–5.7

Plan your visit

When is Kowhai Kitchen busiest?

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Usually busiest around 10 am on Fridays.

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Questions about Kowhai Kitchen

Where is Kowhai Kitchen?

Kowhai Kitchen is at Tapawera, Nelson, about 41 km from central Nelson. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Kowhai Kitchen's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 7:30 am – 3 pm; Tuesday 7:30 am – 3 pm; Wednesday 7:30 am – 3 pm; Thursday 7:30 am – 3 pm; Friday 7:30 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 7 pm; Saturday 8 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 7 pm; Sunday Closed. Hours can change on public holidays.

Which days is Kowhai Kitchen closed?

It is normally closed on Sundays.

What kind of food does Kowhai Kitchen serve?

Cafe food, coffee and brunch. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of cafe.

How much does it cost to eat at Kowhai Kitchen?

As an estimate, a meal at a cafe like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

How can I contact Kowhai Kitchen?

You can call +64 3 522 4900. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near Kowhai Kitchen?

The closest is Tapawera hotel and restaurant (90 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

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