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Opened in 2020 by sisters Jax and Bex, Flo & Co sits smack bang on Kaikōura's main street as a neighbourhood café designed to feel comfy as. The pair built the operation around counter service and warm hospitality, creating a space where regulars chat behind the bar while waiting for their order. This dedication to genuine welcome earned the venue a Destination accolade from the 2026 Cuisine Good Food Guide. Every plate arrives with the same care the sisters apply when making guests feel right at home.
The Kiwi café menu balances indulgent classics with global flavours, highlighted by savoury kimchi pancakes layered with portobello mushrooms, herb salad, and peanut chilli mayo. These pancakes offer a gluten-free and dairy-free option, proving the kitchen handles dietary needs without sacrificing punch. For the bigger appetite, the Big Flo stacks bacon, kransky sausage, mushrooms, and poached eggs on toasted sourdough, while the Steak Sammie delivers a 200gram ribeye dressed in green peppercorn garlic butter and aged cheddar. Lunch brings the Miso Chicken Salad with sticky miso and crunchy slaw, keeping the rotation fresh alongside daily changing cabinet treats.
Caffeine comes from Switch Espresso, an ethically sourced blend roasted by a small team in Ōtautahi Christchurch to fuel the morning rush. The licensed premises pairs this coffee with a selection of wines and beers, rounding out the experience for visitors seeking a full meal. Easy-going staff keep the energy light, managing orders at the counter with a laugh and a nod. Whether you grab a Sticky Date French Toast with vanilla bean ice cream for dessert or settle in for the Maple Fried Chicken Burger, Flo & Co keeps the standard high and the atmosphere unpretentious.
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