Review Catching Pen Cafe - Dannevirke

Left the Bay very early (it was chucking it down). Skipped breakfast. The Catching Pen arrived just as the hunger hit me and the coffee craving for the coffee drinker. It did the trick. Good coffee and a big plate of bacon and eggs. Everything you would expect.

Came in for a coffee on our way up to the Bay. We're local and second time in 4 years we've visited the catching pen. Great service. And the latte for me was spot on, and hubby's chai latte was spot on as well. Definitely going to come back.

Yes yes yes. Corn stack with plum sauce. Yum.yum. yum

Visited with a tour group and they had all of our pre-orders ready when we arrived. Very good flat white and savory muffin

Nice vibe inside, quick service, and great food with large portions. It'd probably be my go-to cafe if I lived closer

Lovely food, although I had a bit of a wait for my food.

Will definately go back when passing thru again 'mini ringer bene' was just right, did fancy a sweet but nxt time for sure. Very appetizing menu and cabinet food looked fresh and delish

We had lunch here after a day trip from Carterton. The food was lovely. The young guy and girl that served us were absolutely lovely and got our order just right. Hubby said it's the best " big breakfast " he's had for ages. Thanks guys.

Nice cafe with nice food! However, I would love to give 5 star if the front staff (barista) smiled and said "hello!" or said some greeting words when we came in.

Nice little diner. Middle of Dannevirke. Great sheep shearing theme. Fantastic service! Food a bit disappointing. When you advertise a big breakie, make it a big breakie! Good big sausages bacon heaps of eggs

The eggs benne was amazing! Staff super friendly, they even gave us a complimentary milkshake as it was just after Xmas and they had leftover. Highly recommend stopping for this place if you're on your way to of from HB.

Coffee was so good that I got a second. Food was also delicious 🤤🤤 I got the French toast which was delicious

Excellent cafe. Had a really nice coffee and brunch. Very friendly staff, and nice theme photos around sheep shearing.

Stopped in on Monday on the way home and had the best french toast with bananas and Bacon ever! The bread was brioche, the Bacon crispy, and the bananas caramalised. It was perfect 🤗

Oh what a marvelous cafe to visit. The coffee was excellent as was the service. Certainly worth another visit when we are in the area. Good luck guys.

Fab little cafe. Service is spot on. I was acknowledged straight away.Great setting for sit down meals. Coffee delicious and savoury muffin I had full of ham and cheese...loads of butter and heated. Yum yum.

Great food.. Service was awesome and we even had a new staff member who was in training who did a great job and the lady training her was fantastic.... Good food was very yummy 😋😋 Ok have to add we came back the next day to buy a slice on the way home... One of the best slices we have ever had.. Tasty and yum well worth what you pay.. Have a milkshake which was also delicious... This place is great

Sheila and I had the best breakfast ever in this lovely understated cafe in New Zealand. Not only was the food stunningly fresh, beautifully presented, deliciously flavoured, perfectly cooked it was accompanied with the friendliest and most politite and understated service by a most courteous young Moari Lady who made our day. I thoroughly recommend stopping off and dining here if you are travelling in the Hawkes Bay area.

Been here numerous time now, and my meals have never disappointed. The eggs beni and corn stack are to die for. Food on point and customer service with a smile � Keep up the good work

Anyone heading through Danyverk, this is a must stop. Coffee, food and service was one of the best I've experienced! I'd rate it higher if I could.

The best cafe food, especially the baking! Caramel apple cake is out of this world, and the best chicken pie ever - tasty and superb flakey pastry!

Just had lunch at the Catching Pen and it was fantastic! We had the catching pen burger and tender chicken sandwich and they were both great and my mum raved about the tropical and Kawakawa tea! Can't wait to go back and try some of the delicious looking cake!

Had the fish meal and was to die for loved it will be back for sure we'll done nice coffee good service amazing food what more could u ask for

OMG!!! Been trying to get over to visit this Cafe with a work colleague for ages ...YAYYY finally got over there for lunch today. The meal was absolutely impeccable. The service was amazing polite and professional ...The atmosphere was buzzing. What an amazing little cafe Awesome work The Catching Pen we"ll definitely be back xx

Amazing cafe my husband and I had a wonderful brunch there. Lovely staff and best hot chocolate I've ever had Will deffs be our new local Thanks heaps

The best cafe i have ever been to..great service awsome food..will always go back..

Excellent food and coffees! Service is great with friendly and helpful staff. One of the fastest cafes I've been to with food that looks and tastes amazing!

Absolutely brilliant Cafe � Beautiful food, Friendly happy staff, indoor outdoor seating, nice atmosphere

I will fly back from America for the salted Carmel bars OMG, the best thing I've ever had!!