East St CafeNelson East, Nelson
East St Cafe – Mexican food
East St Cafe – Mexican food
East St Cafe – Mexican food
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Mexican cafe · Nelson East

East St Cafe

8 Church Street, Nelson East, Nelson, 7010 Closed Mondays

Opening hours

Right now in Nelson10:45 pm
Closed Mondays
Weekly opening hours for East St Cafe
MondayClosed
Tuesday11:30 am – 10 pm
Wednesday11:30 am – 10 pm
Thursday11:30 am – 10 pm
Friday11:30 am – 10 pm
Saturday11:30 am – midnight
Sundaymidnight – 3 am

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 3 970 0575 to check.

8 Church Street, Nelson East, Nelson, 7010

About

About East St Cafe

East St Cafe is a Mexican cafe located at 8 Church Street in Nelson East, in the city of Nelson, in New Zealand's Nelson Tasman region. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

The kitchen focuses on Mexican food. Dishes typical of this style include nachos and churros, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. With 5 Mexican options across Nelson, this corner of the local food scene is well covered. The menu also crosses into international, vegan and cafe & brunch territory.

East St Cafe opens 6 days a week and is closed on Mondays. The earliest start is midnight on Sundays, and the latest finish is midnight on Saturdays. Night owls should note the late closing on Saturday. In total it trades for about 58 hours each week.

Facilities and services recorded for East St Cafe include outdoor seating, wi-fi, vegan options and cards accepted. For budgeting, Mexican cafes of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Nelson East easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

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

Full menu guide
Breakfast & BrunchPancakes

Berries, bacon and maple syrup

$19–24

LunchSeasonal salad

With grains and roast vegetables

$17–22

CabinetSavoury scone

With butter

$4.8–6.6

Breakfast & BrunchGranola bowl

Yoghurt and seasonal fruit

$14–18

LunchFish tacos

With slaw

$19–23

Coffee & DrinksFlat white

Double shot

$4.8–5.7

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When is East St Cafe busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at Mexican 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 East St Cafe

Where is East St Cafe?

East St Cafe is at 8 Church Street, Nelson East, Nelson, 7010, about 400 m from central Nelson. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are East St Cafe's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday Closed; Tuesday 11:30 am – 10 pm; Wednesday 11:30 am – 10 pm; Thursday 11:30 am – 10 pm; Friday 11:30 am – 10 pm; Saturday 11:30 am – midnight; Sunday midnight – 3 am. Hours can change on public holidays.

Which days is East St Cafe closed?

It is normally closed on Mondays.

What kind of food does East St Cafe serve?

Mexican food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of Mexican cafe.

How much does it cost to eat at East St Cafe?

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

Are there vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes – the listing notes vegan options.

How can I contact East St Cafe?

You can call +64 3 970 0575. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near East St Cafe?

The closest is Nicola's Cantina (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

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Other Mexican places nearby

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Nicola's CantinaNelson East–10 m
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