Paper Nautilus Cafe

Eat & DrinkMotueka4.7(133 reviews)
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About

Paper Nautilus Cafe is a cafe and steampunk art gallery at 178 High Street, Motueka. The menu includes sushi, Japanese hot food, and coffee, including syphon coffee and cold brew, alongside small plates, brunches, lunches and desserts, with vegetarian options. The cafe offers dine-in, takeaway and catering, has table seating, and serves notable tea. It has a casual, cozy atmosphere and accepts reservations.

Reviews

A very informative conversation around coffee and lovely people. I will definitely be back to try the food on my next visit

Monica N. 路 June 2026 路 via Google

The bosses are really nice and have a nice knowledge about coffee, ask him a question and he will take the time to answer you, I will spend a very nice time talking with him about coffee, I tried the Dutch cofee it was very nice to drink and these cappucino are very good. thank you very much for this little moment that brightened my day 馃檹馃榿

Lilian G. 路 January 2026 路 via Google

Great customer service with a good selection of Gluten Free options. Interesting steam punk theme pictures and items on show.

Joseph B. 路 December 2025 路 via Google

Great food, great coffee. The staff is very knowledgeable with his different kind of coffee.

Robert U. 路 November 2025 路 via Google

A generous sized coffee cup to escape from your troubles. Food is tasty and arrived quickly.

Ms B. 路 September 2025 路 via Google

Services

  • Sushi
  • Japanese hot food
  • Coffee (syphon and cold brew)
  • Steampunk art gallery
  • Dine-in
  • Takeaway
  • Catering
  • Reservations