Joe's Garage Cafe Reviews

Searle Lane, Queenstown, Otago 9300, New Zealand

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03 442 5282

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14 Reviews

3.8

doubleshot 91 reviews · 5 months ago

The coffee was too big, not used to NZ's lattes. Coffee wasn't too appealing. Messy benches and not much eye for detail.
1 Latte, 1 Latte
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3.8

Susiemarg 44 reviews · 11 months ago

Great "Northern Exposure" atmosphere! Service ok. Over extracted bongo.
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5.8

Philip 30 reviews · 11 months ago

A great little cafe with a really happening vibe! Sadly the coffee was over-extracted and bitter.
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4.5

CoffeeCrazy 21 reviews · 1 year ago

Ordered a latte, comes in a larger size ceramic... Not much on big coffees.... Coffee has a good aroma, lacks texture and has an unusual lingering aftertaste on the tip of the tongue. Place looks really funky, has music to suit.
Baristas seem to be fairly messy, with way to much beans in the... Read more
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5.5

michael95 25 reviews · 11 months ago

I had high hopes for this cafe given the last couple of reviews but unfortunately, it didn't live up to expectations. The rustic atmosphere and service weren't too bad. On the other hand, my flat white used coffee that was over roasted and an over extracted shot, resulting in a bitter coffee.
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8.0

Eddie71 20 reviews · 5 months ago

For the coffee lover. Strong brew, great caffeine hit and hard not to go for a 2nd cup
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3.3

Elduderino 29 reviews · 2 years ago

Unfortunately this coffee wwas too bad to drink! The place itself is quite cool, but the coffee was not good. A mix of a dirty machine, bad beans and not well made. Don't bother with coffee here...
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7.3

RovingRose 11 reviews · 1 year ago

Let's be honest here -- this is the best coffee you'll find on the West side of the South Island. My piccolo (they're called bongos there!) was strong, and went down a treat with my pancakes, bacon, banana and maple syrup. The residue on the top of the coffee was a thin oil, just as it should be,... Read more
2 Piccolos, 2 Piccolos
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8.5

K9Consultant 11 reviews · 1 year ago

Excellent coffee during my two visits here. Flat white came in standard cup (see photo I uploaded) and was easily on par with any of the better cafes in Sydney and Melbourne. My friend's cappuccino came in a mug, but he also found it to be the best coffee we had so far in Queenstown.
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5.0

LatteLamb 14 reviews · 1 year ago

Coffee is ok. Just ok. Machine is filthy and they serve lattes in giant mugs! Wouldn't bother with coffee here.
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6.8

Jokeboy74 6 reviews · 2 years ago

Tucked away cafe, friendly staff coffee was good although a little dirty. Worth a look
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5.8

tgmail 12 reviews · 1 year ago

Queenstown may be the first Joe's Garage, but I prefer the Wellington cafe for coffee, although it is very noisy, so loses out on atmosphere - unless you are a spy passing trade secrets!.
1 Cappuccino, 1 Soy Flat White, 1 Espresso, 1 Cappuccino, 1 Soy Flat White, 1 Espresso
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7.0

Obiwun32 4 reviews · 2 years ago

Cool little cafe with garage theme. Reasonable coffee, good milk technique but espresso lacks care, flush regime needs attention.
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8.5

Eddie71 20 reviews · 9 months ago

Return visitor , wouldn't miss brekky or brunch here. The balance of hustle bustle and little cafe is a great atmosphere. The coffee is strong and fresh. The food fresh, simple and tasty.
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