Nine Hawke's Bay cafes where you can sit and relax

At E's cafe, Havelock North is one of the many cafes in the region to enjoy.

Hawke's Bay is home to a range of cafes catering to every taste. Astrid Austin lists nine of the many available.

1. EastEnd Cafe and Bar
At 250 Marine Parade, Wairoa, EastEnd provides breakfast and brunch as well as refreshments, including coffee.
Visit the website: EastEnd Cafe and Bar or phone (06) 838 6070.

2. Clifton Cafe
This award-winning cafe is at 468 Clifton Rd, Te Awanga. It is a great place to enjoy breakfast, or lunch, whilst admiring the views.
Visit the website: Clifton Cafe or phone (06) 875 0096.

3. Box Espresso Bar, Clive
Box Espresso, at 168 Main Rd, Clive is literally a box. The unique container cafe uses first-hand coffee, sells the products it uses. Sweet treats by MJ's Cakes are also on offer.
Visit the website: Box Espresso Bar or phone (06) 870 1021

4. Milk and Honey
On Hardinge Rd, Ahuriri, Milk and Honey is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Visit the website: Milk and Honey or phone (06) 833 6099.

5. Bay Espresso
Bay Espresso has several cafes including Hastings, Havelock North and Taradale. It provides coffee and a range of food, both sweet and savoury. Hours vary.
Visit the website: Bay Espresso

6. Chalk 'n' Cheese
At 393 Te Mata Rd, Havelock North, this cafe is open from 9am to 3pm daily. It will be closed on New Year's Day.
Visit the website: Chalk 'n' Cheese or phone (06) 878 2786.

7. At E's Cafe
On Havelock Rd, At E's Cafe is the perfect place to go for a bite to eat.
Visit the website: At E's Cafe or phone (06) 6506500

8. Emporium Eatery & Bar
Emporium Eatery & Bar is in the Art Deco Masonic Hotel, on the corner of Tennyson Street and Marine Parade. It offers breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Visit the website: Emporium Eatery & Bar or phone (06) 835 0013

9. The Lilly Pond
On Ruataniwha Street, Waipukurau, the Lilly Pond is the perfect place to take family and friends to enjoy a bite to eat. They will be closed on Monday and Tuesday.
Visit the website: The Lilly Pond