We were looking for a nice place for lunch in a crazy busy Gisborne over New Years weekend.
What a hidden gem we found at The Forces Cafe! The setting is perfect, plenty of parking and lovely settings of tables under umbrellas, plus… air conditioned settings inside if the Gizzie heat is getting to you! The serving staff were delightful and the food was delicious. The only thing I would suggest trying is to remove the fence and I think the scene would be more welcoming. Anyone can dine here, The Cafe is privately run so you don’t have to be an RSA member, plus Gold card holders are entitled to a customary discount.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Salmon Eggs Benedict
Absolutely first rate eggs Benedict and fish burger 🍔 😋 service and staff are friendly and welcoming 🙏 highly recommend
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Best eggs Benny available in Gisborne at the moment that I can find. Good presentation, good taste, good quantity, good value.
Outdoor area was nice in the morning sun.
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Food was generous and taste. Well presented and arrived at the table together. Sat outside under a sun umbrella and watched the cars, people and horses go past. Will be back again for the mince on toast with poached eggs and hash browns
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Great food option, lovely people and a good place to remember service..
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Steak and Chips
A lovely place to take whānau for a coffee or out for brunch. The service is great, friendly staff and really good coffee. A kid friendly place to go and treat yourself.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Cafe food prepared well good service.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$40–50
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Steak and Chips
