Cafes
The Bees Knees Cafe
Discover The Bees Knees Cafe, a cozy breakfast cafe at 352 Albert Street, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North. Access menus, dining options, and service details here.
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About this place
About The Bees Knees Cafe
The Bees Knees Cafe is a casual and cozy cafe located in the Hokowhitu neighborhood of Palmerston North. It is well-known for serving breakfast and lunch with a focus on quality coffee, small plates, and vegetarian and vegan options.
With a rating of 4.5 from over 280 reviews, guests appreciate the cafe's inviting atmosphere and artisanal drinks, though some note that service speed and warmth can vary. The cafe also offers a unique ambience featuring dog-friendly decor and hand-written menus.
What to expect
The dining experience
Atmosphere
Enjoy a casual, cozy, and trendy setting perfect for solo dining or working on a laptop, enhanced by a thoughtful decor and welcoming vibe.
Service Style
The cafe offers onsite, dine-in, and takeout services with outdoor seating available; reservations are accepted to plan your visit.
Best For
Ideal for breakfast or lunch, solo visitors, and those seeking a casual meal with varied vegan and vegetarian offerings.
Good Occasions
Great for a quick 15 to 45-minute visit any day of the week, with opening hours starting early in the morning through early afternoon.
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Great dessert
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
Location & contact
Find The Bees Knees Cafe
- 352 Albert Street, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand
- +64 6 358 8399
- In the Spring Mountain Road dining district, near Arville St — a short drive west of the Strip.
Opening hours
When to visit
· 06:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Hours may change on public holidays and special events. Please confirm with the restaurant.
| Monday Today | 06:30 AM - 02:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 06:30 AM - 02:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 06:30 AM - 02:30 PM |
| Thursday | 06:30 AM - 02:30 PM |
| Friday | 06:30 AM - 02:30 PM |
| Saturday | 06:30 AM - 02:30 PM |
| Sunday | 07:00 AM - 01:00 PM |
Service options & amenities
Good to know
Service Options
- Dine-in
- Takeout
- Onsite services
- Outdoor seating
- No Delivery
Amenities & Offerings
- Restroom
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Planning & Payments
- Accepts reservations
- Payments accepted
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid street parking
- Parking available
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