Cafe 35

Cafe 35

Fully licensed cafe, open daily for breakfast, brunch and lunch.

Fully licensed cafe on the main drag on State Highway 35, open daily for breakfast, brunch and lunch, open 8.30am - 3pm Wednesday - Sunday. Great food, funky inside & outdoor area, plus play giant jenga while you wait. A great function venue for Xmas parties & birthdays too.

Contact

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Phone:

0210591228

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Location

Address:

43 Waitangi Street
Tokomaru Bay 4079

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