A 'Wholemeal Coffee' bag and a red cup of coffee on a rustic wooden table, showcasing artisan coffee from The Wholemeal Café.

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The Wholemeal Café

Name: The Wholemeal Café
Address: 7110/60 Commercial Street, Tākaka 7110, New Zealand, Nelson/Tasman, NZ
Telephone: 03 525 9426
Location: The Wholemeal Café
Rating: 4.5

4.5(1,000 reviews on Google)

This Golden Bay institution, operating from a historic 1910 building, champions local, organic ingredients and community spirit

“Hot Dishes:** The menu includes more substantial hot dishes, with signature burgers and salmon tostadas noted for their presentation and freshness.”

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Their Story

The story of The Wholemeal Café began in 1977 as "The Wholemeal Trading Co," a wholefoods shop that supplied alternative foods like lentils, beans, soy milk, tofu, and tahini to the new alternative community settling in Golden Bay. The building itself has a rich history, originally constructed in…

What They Make

Savoury pinwheels
Halloumi-mushroom croissants
Decadent cheesecakes
Slices of cake
Fresh muffins
Cinnamon pinwheels
Cheese and onion scones
Sausage rolls
Signature burgers
Salmon tostadas
Single-origin Arabica coffee (Cafe Timor Leste) - 300g, 500g, 1kg bags (beans, plunger, or espresso grind)
Fruit smoothies
Juices
Natural berry ice cream
The Wholemeal Cafe Book 1 (cookbook)
The Wholemeal Cafe Book 2 (cookbook)
Cookbooks 1 and 2 (bundle)
Gift cards

More from The Wholemeal Café

Catering for special events and functionsCommunity hub activities (shared meal programs, subsidized options, surplus food redistribution)Free Wi-FiCozy play area for childrenArt collection/gallery

How to Get Their Products

Farmers' Markets

Golden Bay

Nelson/Tasman

Direct Sales

7110/60 Commercial Street, Tākaka 7110, New Zealand

Online

Online purchase (for coffee and cookbooks, shipped), physical store visit, takeaway food (any menu item can be packed to go)