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“The Fat Pigeon is a purposely built cafe brillantly located next to Kara Park at the north end of Piopio.”
We offer a wide range of freshly made fare from the kitchen, complemented by Ozone coffee or a selection of teas and cold drinks. The littlies will enjoy an indoor play area, plus a small sandpit outside, and sturdy highchairs.
Enjoy delicious fare from our substantial blackboard menu, or feast your eyes and choose from the delights in our cabinet - everything from breads, hot pots, bakes, stacks, pies, salads, to muffins, cakes, loaves, friands, nougat, fudge... the list goes on!
The café is connected to Kara Park via a wooden bridge, which provides a stunning outlook from the outdoor café seating; as well as a playground to entertain children, with a large grass area.
The café opened in June 2009, winning the prestigious Best Café Award (King Country) the following year, and continues to thrive and grow as a renowned popular café and meeting place.
Our aim is to make the Fat Pigeon Café a first choice destination by creating a totally satisfying experience for all customers; providing delicious food, great coffee and friendly service in a welcoming friendly atmosphere. We aim to deliver the full café experience... one that appeals to all the senses, and meets all the expectations and needs of any café connoisseur or traveller.
This neighborhood eatery is owned by the folks who run the Night Owl Restaurant, Owl's Nest Motel, and some other local businesses...I think they pretty much own the entire of 400? Regardless... Read more
Most of the travellers know this cafe. Memorable name of @fatpigeoncafe in #Piopio plus their huge choice of cabinet food and vast modern menu made it "the must" stop for those who travel by car.... Read more
Still great. Friendly staff. Excellent array of food. Lamination especially good and beautifully presented. Read more
Fat Pigeon Cafe
Hours
- Sun: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Mon - Sat: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
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Pets Allowed
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Wifi
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Credit Cards Accepted
- Reservations
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Lunch
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Brunch
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Coffee
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Dinner
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Drinks
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Takeout
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Breakfast
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Waitstaff
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Outdoor Seating
Parking, Dining
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