Modaks Espresso
A quirky Dunedin cafe with a retro vibe, offering delicious breakfasts, coffee, and accommodating dietary needs.
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Modaks Espresso
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A quirky Dunedin cafe with a retro vibe, offering delicious breakfasts, coffee, and accommodating dietary needs.
"Outstanding friendly service, delicious food, and immaculate vibes make Modaks a Dunedin classic!"
Visit During Off-Peak
Avoid long wait times by visiting during less busy hours. Orders can be fast when not swamped.
Student Discount
Students get 10% off drinks and 5% off food. Great value for a delicious meal.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Cafe
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+64 3 477 6563
Address
337-339 George Street, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
Website
modaks-espresso.com/Highlights
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Quirky Retro Ambiance
Step back in time with Modaks Espresso's vintage furniture, crocheted blankets, and unique retro decor. A cozy escape!
Big Breakfast & Eggs Benedict
Generous portions of the 'best big breakfast' and outstanding Eggs Benedict with Bacon, praised by diners.
Student Discounts & Specials
New owners offer 10% off drinks and 5% off food for students, making it a great value spot.
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Visit During Off-Peak
Avoid long wait times by visiting during less busy hours. Orders can be fast when not swamped.
Student Discount
Students get 10% off drinks and 5% off food. Great value for a delicious meal.
Try the Gingerbread Latte
A highly recommended 'greatest thing' you'll ever drink. A must-try specialty beverage.
Accommodating Dietary Needs
Excellent options for GF/DF and vegan requirements, including desserts.
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Visit During Off-Peak
Avoid long wait times by visiting during less busy hours. Orders can be fast when not swamped.
Student Discount
Students get 10% off drinks and 5% off food. Great value for a delicious meal.
Try the Gingerbread Latte
A highly recommended 'greatest thing' you'll ever drink. A must-try specialty beverage.
Accommodating Dietary Needs
Excellent options for GF/DF and vegan requirements, including desserts.
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Reviews Summary
Modaks Espresso is consistently praised for its outstandingly friendly service, unique retro atmosphere, and delicious food, with many diners highlighting the Big Breakfast and Eggs Benedict. The cafe is also noted for its accommodating approach to dietary requirements, making it a favorite for many. While most experiences are overwhelmingly positive, occasional minor service hiccups, like a misplaced order, have been noted.
"Love the retro look and feel.
Good hot chocolate 🍫 😋
Update 10/05/24
Without a doubt, the best big breakfast I have ever had in Dunedin. So fkn good!!
My wife had the Eggs Benedict with Bacon and she said "outstanding"
Thank you 😊"
Terry Monga
"This cafe was a real treat on a damp Sunday. Service, food and atmosphere was top notch. Having GF/DF dietary requirements is so hard sometimes to accommodate. They had all options covered right down to the desert. Keep it up!!!"
Trudi Cox
"I’m very friendly staff with amazing food. They were very welcoming towards our children. I particularly enjoyed my eggs Benedict with a side order of the Boston beans. Will definitely be returning."
Matthew Wallis
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Frequently Asked Questions
Modaks Espresso is known for its unique retro ambiance, delicious big breakfasts, Eggs Benedict, and accommodating dietary options.
Yes, the new owners offer 10% off drinks and 5% off food for students.
Yes, Modaks Espresso has excellent gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan options available, including desserts.
To avoid long wait times, it's recommended to visit during off-peak hours.
Yes, Modaks Espresso offers free and unlimited WiFi, with large tables suitable for studying or working.
The Big Breakfast, Eggs Benedict with Bacon, and the gingerbread latte are highly recommended by visitors.
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A solid Dunedin classic, Modaks has never failed to deliver on food, coffee and immaculate vibes. Nestled right on George Street, it’s an easily accessible spot which has a great atmosphere for study. There are large tables to sprawl all your stuff out, alongside free and unlimited wifi (score!).
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A popular Dunedin cafe with a healthy does of quirk and character. Modaks is one of the go-to spots for Dunedin Vegans and always offers an impressive range of tasty options. Word on the street says the fries and shakes are out of this world.
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337-339 George Street, Central Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand. Absolutely love this cafe. I'm celiac and they have their own cabinet just for gulten free item's.
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