the good oilDunedin Central, Dunedin
the good oil – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
the good oil – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
the good oil – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
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Cafe · Dunedin Central

the good oil

Dunedin Central, Dunedin

Opening hours

Right now in Dunedin11:09 pm
Hours not confirmed

We have not yet confirmed the opening hours for the good oil. Many cafes in Dunedin open for breakfast and lunch (roughly 7 am – 3 pm), but please check before you go.

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About

About the good oil

the good oil brings cafe food, coffee and brunch to the Dunedin Central area, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Dunedin. It sits right in the heart of Dunedin, within walking distance of the centre.

The kitchen focuses on cafe food, coffee and brunch. Dishes typical of this style include smashed avocado and ginger slice, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. With 96 cafe & brunch options across Dunedin, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.

Opening hours for the good oil have not been confirmed on our listing yet. As with many cafes in New Zealand, trading hours can change with the seasons and public holidays, so we recommend calling ahead before you visit.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a cafe like this. It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Dunedin Central easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of cafe with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
CabinetMince and cheese pie

A Kiwi classic

$6.6–8.5

Coffee & DrinksCappuccino

With chocolate

$4.8–5.7

Coffee & DrinksFlat white

Double shot

$4.8–5.7

CabinetGinger slice

Cafe favourite

$4.8–6.6

Breakfast & BrunchEggs on toast

Poached, fried or scrambled

$11–15

CabinetCarrot cake

With cream cheese icing

$6.6–8.5

Plan your visit

When is the good oil busiest?

Estimated busy times based on typical hours and how people usually dine at cafes in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around noon on Fridays.

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Questions about the good oil

Where is the good oil?

the good oil is at Dunedin Central, Dunedin, about 600 m from central Dunedin. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are the good oil's opening hours?

Opening hours have not been confirmed on our listing. Please contact the venue before you visit.

What kind of food does the good oil serve?

Cafe food, coffee and brunch. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of cafe.

How much does it cost to eat at the good oil?

As an estimate, a meal at a cafe like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near the good oil?

The closest is Zanzibar (30 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near the good oil

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Dunedin Central
Zanzibar – Bar food 30 m
Bar

Zanzibar

Dunedin Central
Dunedin Central, Dunedin
Adjø 50 m
Vegan

Adjø

331 George Street, Dunedin Central
Dunedin Central, Dunedin
Modaks 60 m
Cafe

Modaks

337-339 George Street, Dunedin Central
Dunedin Central, Dunedin
Kiki Beware – Cafe food 70 m
Cafe

Kiki Beware

Dunedin Central
Dunedin Central, Dunedin
Vi va ce – Bar food 70 m
Bar

Vi va ce

Dunedin Central
Dunedin Central, Dunedin
RdC Cafe – Cafe food 70 m
Cafe

RdC Cafe

346 (Basement) George Street, Dunedin Central
Dunedin Central, Dunedin
Mum's Chicken – Takeaway food 90 m
Takeaway

Mum's Chicken

Dunedin Central
Dunedin Central, Dunedin
Dosa etc. – South Indian food 90 m
South Indian

Dosa etc.

10 Hanover Street, Dunedin Central
Dunedin Central, Dunedin

Other cafe & brunch places nearby

Cafe & Brunch in Dunedin
NameAreaStatusDistance
AdjøDunedin Central50 m
ModaksDunedin Central60 m
Kiki BewareDunedin Central–70 m
RdC CafeDunedin Central70 m
Cafe NesliDunedin Central–100 m
The AlbionDunedin Central–140 m