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Canteena Gisborne

Unit 2/18 Prince St, Gisborne VIC 3437, Australia

Recommended by 47 people

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Unit 2/18 Prince St, Gisborne VIC 3437, Australia

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+61 3 5420 7249
HoursMonday: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM Friday: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM Saturday: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Canteena Gisborne

Canteena delivers cafe culture to Prince Street with generous plates and an easygoing room where you can actually hear your tablemates talk. Mornings lean on barista-pulled flat whites alongside crisp toasties or smashed avocado. Later on, the kitchen roams across cajun jambalaya, seafood linguine, and house creations like the butter chicken parma smothered in rich gravy.

  • Eclectic All-Day Dining: The kitchen covers broad territory from breakfast fritters and pasta to curries and cajun jambalaya.
  • Acoustic Comfort: The dining space stays quiet and comfortable enough for effortless group conversation without background clamor.
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Why Guests Choose Canteena Gisborne

Discover why diners choose Canteena Gisborne for social catchups, relaxed local dining, and catered events.

  • Effortless Multi-Generational Family Dining

    Attentive staff adeptly manage large, multi-generational groups with varied taste profiles and ages, ensuring everyone is accommodated seamlessly.

    the servers helping to choose items for diverse tastes.

    Mohan D

  • Conversational Comfort for Social Gatherings

    A controlled acoustic environment enables book clubs and gatherings to converse comfortably without having to compete with overwhelming ambient noise.

    We could actually hear each other - some places are so noisy we have to shout to chat.

    Rebecca McQueen

  • Melbourne-Quality Dining Locally in Gisborne

    Diners can enjoy Melbourne-caliber cafe and bistro dining locally in Gisborne across breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

    canteena serves a delicious, fresh and trendy Melbourne city menu

    Francessca O'Donnell

  • A Relaxed Setting for Daytime or Evening Meals

    The relaxed, cozy dining room offers a calm setting suitable for unhurried meals away from high-pressure dining environments.

    perfect for a quiet lunch or dinner.

    Vrinda Sharma

  • Full-Service Event Catering & Setup

    Comprehensive private catering, setup, and tailored menus support major milestone celebrations like weddings with professional execution.

    I recently hired this café for my wedding catering with full service and setup, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience.

    June Chutima

  • Broad Multi-Cuisine Menu Breadth

    A broad multi-cuisine menu spanning seafood, steak, pasta, and curries ensures diverse preferences and dietary desires are satisfied in one venue.

    The menu is extensive and we had a wide range of dishes including seafood, steak, pasta and curries.

    Rosemary Ffrench

Signature breakfast and dinner dishes loved by Gisborne diners

  • Smashed Avocado

    Absolutely loved the smash avo at Canteena! Super fresh, perfectly seasoned, and beautifully plated.

    prajas khanna

  • Spaghetti Carbonara with Chicken & Prawns

    The Spaghetti Cabonara with Chicken & Prawns was the tastiest I've ever had!

    Simone M

  • Butter Chicken Parma

    The parma was beautifully presented, with the butter chicken sauce generously poured over the top.

    Prabhleen Kaur

  • Cajun Jambalaya

    seafood linguine and cajun jambalaya was pleasantly surprised with how the food tasted - it was quite delicious and well-seasoned.

    Rhea De Leon

Other favorites

Desserts and speciality beverages that complement your meal

  • Dirty Chai

    dirty chai and coffee were equally good too!

    Rach Rach

  • Pavlova

    Had a wonderful dinner including two amazing dishes - a chicken and prawn cabonara and pavlova.

    Tim Loader

  • French Toast

    the French toast was heavenly

    Psv Logs

  • Chai Latte

    the chai latte was spot on

    Guneet Kaur

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful service and distinctive hospitable gestures experienced at Canteena Gisborne.

  • Attentive Group Hospitality & Complimentary Tea

    Servers actively guide large multi-generational groups across varied dishes to suit diverse tastes, accompanied by welcoming gestures like brewing a complimentary pot of tea.

  • Accommodating Weather & Pet Dining Care

    When outdoor seating was rain-affected, management arranged and set an undercover outdoor table with chairs and lit a candle to ensure a family travelling with their dog felt cared for.

  • Personalized Regular Recognition

    Regular patrons and visiting groups are recognized and treated as friends, with staff remembering regular beverage orders consistently over time.

  • Tailored Event Setup & Bespoke Catering

    Thoughtful catering setup and execution with attention to detail for milestone celebrations, featuring tailored options like soft, lightly sweet mini burgers.

Before you head over

Practical suggestions to make the most of your dining experience at Canteena Gisborne.

  • Review the Broad Menu Early

    Review the diverse multi-cuisine menu in advance, as the wide range spanning curries, pastas, and signature dishes like butter chicken parma can make choosing challenging.

  • Ask Staff for Dietary Guidance

    If you require gluten-free dining or have varied dietary needs, ask the servers for assistance, as dedicated gluten-free meals and desserts are readily accommodated.

  • Check Weather for Outdoor Seating

    When planning to dine outdoors or bringing a pet, check ahead regarding weather conditions, as wet outdoor seating can limit dog-friendly capacity.

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