What We Do
Located in the heart of Palmerston North’s Victoria Esplanade, Café Esplanade is the home of great food, amazing coffee, and relaxed dining throughout the year.
Whether it’s coffee and a catch-up with friends, lunch with a loved one, a business meeting, a family celebration, or a decadent ice cream.
Dine-in or pack a picnic from our extensive range of homemade cabinet food or menu and explore Victoria Esplanade.
We’re open 10 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday, and 9:30 am - 3:30 pm weekends.
Our delicious homemade food boasts fresh seasonal fare and delicious options for all tastes ages and budgets.
If you enjoy amazing coffee look no further than our award-winning L’affare coffee blend Primo, and for iconic New Zealand Ice Cream enjoy Tip Top or Kapiti ice creams by the scoop.
Discover what makes us different visit Café Esplanade today.
History.
Victoria Esplanade is a favorite destination for Palmy locals. A beautiful inner city park adjacent to the Manawatu River, Victoria Esplanade was opened to mark Queen Victoria's 60th Jubilee.