The Grape Escape Cafe & Catering

Eat & DrinkRichmond4.5(964 reviews)
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About

The Grape Escape Cafe & Catering operates from a country garden setting at 143 McShane Road, Appleby, within the Old Factory Corner complex. Open daily from 10am to 4pm, it serves brunch, lunch and afternoon tea with indoor and outdoor seating on the deck and in the garden. The cafe sources local produce within 15km, offers dairy and gluten free options, and provides takeaway orders, catering and condiments for purchase.

Reviews

Best place for a vegan peanut chocolate slice and a coffee, I’ve tried so many places, this is the winner, for best price, taste and consistency, children friendly with a playground, always happy with the service

Kase · June 2026 · via Google

We have used The Grape Escape Cafe & Catering on multiple occasions and highly recommend them. Nicky & the team at the grape escape are always warm and welcoming, even when they are fully booked they will always do their best to find you a seat and a table. We have had multiple exceptional experiences with the Catering side of the Grape Escape Cafe they did our engagement party with a huge big grazing table & our wedding with another massive grazing table. Brad has such an eye for detail when setting up a Grazing Table that much so it looks like a piece of art that just should not be touched. The Grape Escape Cafe & Catering takes pride in using local, products & produce giving all the meals a beautiful taste. Thank you Nicky, Brad & The Team for the exceptional service. Can’t wait to use you again for future events.

Elliot S. · May 2026 · via Google

the nicest cafes I've been to in new Zealand and the food was absolutely delicious. I cannot recommend this place enough. The coffee was delicious I had a flat white. Then had the fish of the day which was incredible! I wanted a second portion! If I can I will Definitely will try and go back here. Friendly staff and lovely atmosphere!

keaton b. · April 2026 · via Google

Fantastic place. Lovely Garden. The Coffee is worth the trip alone. I recommend the pulled pork.

Richard B. · March 2026 · via Google

We had a lovely ladies lunch at this picturesque Cafe. The food and service were both excellent, and afterwards we went to the nearby cheese shop (they provided the cheese for one of our lunch dishes), and found more tasty treats to take home. The gardens are beautiful, and this is an amazing place for a meal. Even the bees think so!

Shawndy E. · February 2026 · via Google

Services

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Afternoon tea
  • Coffee
  • Catering
  • Takeaway orders
  • Condiments and preserves for purchase
  • Indoor and outdoor dining