welcome to colenso

We are a small family run business with a passion for quality, wholesome food and good coffee.

We offer an evolving menu of lovingly made food using fresh, seasonal and local produce. We source from our own orchard & gardens and support local suppliers where possible. Our jams, chutneys, relishes and pickles are all made in small batches on site from seasonal bounty.

Colenso Cafe is one of the Coromandel Peninsula’s best known. With a licensed cafe, gift shop, orchard and beautiful gardens, it has long been a favorite of locals, holiday makers and visitors.

Stop in for brunch, morning or afternoon tea, or linger a little longer over lunch and a glass of wine or craft beer.

We serve Atomic coffee, a variety of T-leaf teas & our hot chocolates are made with premium Belgian couverture.

Children can enjoy the space in the gardens and orchard, the playground and spring-free trampoline. We are paw friendly, dogs are welcome outside in the gardens. In consideration of other guests and children, please keep dogs on a leash and clean up after them.