Expect a warm welcome when you walk through the door at Morning Magpie.
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John the Shar Pei, the discerning de facto doorman, will assess you at the threshold.
A quick sniff or pat (with John’s consent) and you’re clear for entry into the recently renovated café.
Lucky VIPs may get a single salutatory “woof” before he hands over hosting duties to the friendly team behind the counter.
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Morning Magpie, or Maggies as it’s known in the evening, wears many hats. It’s part café, bar, tearoom, gallery, and arcade.
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Arcade? Yes. A recent extension has resulted in a dedicated room featuring vintage games including some from Dunedin’s bygone video arcades. The nineties are having a comeback didn’t you know?
In front of the marshmallow pink coffee machine, you’ll find a cabinet filled with goodies.
Order yourself a toasted sandwich and sip your espresso underneath the watercolour tribute to Gainsborough’s The Blue Boy.
In the evening, claim a booth with your mates and grab a round of local brews from the selection on tap.
Orange Roughy anyone?