Hastings, Hawke's Bay · Est. 2020

Where
Good Happens Daily

Great coffee, honest food, cold drinks, and a crew that remembers your name. The Good Place is Hastings' favourite neighbourhood café and bar.

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Hours Mon–Thu 7am–4pm
Fri 7am–late
Sat–Sun 8am–3pm
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Location Hastings, Hawke's Bay
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Every Friday Free Lunch Special
Status Open Today
Monday – Thursday 7:00am – 4:00pm
Friday 7:00am – Late 🎉
Saturday – Sunday 8:00am – 3:00pm
Outdoor Seating ✓ Available
About Us

Your New Regular Spot in Hastings

We opened The Good Place because Hastings deserved somewhere you actually want to hang around. Somewhere the coffee's proper, the food doesn't disappoint, and the vibe is just right — whether you're starting your morning or ending your Friday.

From the regulars who've claimed their corner table to the first-timers who wander in off the street — everyone gets the same welcome. That's kind of the whole point.

About Free Lunch Friday
Coffee at The Good Place
Food at The Good Place
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Weekly Tradition

Free Lunch.
Every Friday. No Catch.

Every Friday lunchtime we put on a free feed for the community. One dish, made fresh, gone when it's gone. Follow us on Instagram or Facebook to find out what's on this week — then just show up.

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FRI
Free Lunch
Every week
While it lasts
Reviews

What People
Are Saying

★★★★★

"My go-to in Hastings, no question. The coffee is genuinely excellent and the staff actually know your name after the second visit. The Friday free lunch is a weekly highlight for our whole team."

Mark T.

Regular · Hastings

★★★★★

"Found this place on a walk and came back every day for the rest of our trip to Hawke's Bay. The big breakfast was incredible and the vibe is just right — relaxed, friendly, no pretension."

Jess & Mike H.

Visitors from Wellington

★★★★★

"Free Lunch Friday is genuinely one of the most generous things a local business does. We bring the whole office. Always packed, always worth it. Everything they make is good."

Sarah L.

Regular · Works nearby

Come In

We're Right
Here in Hastings

Drop in for a coffee, stay for lunch, come back on Friday. We're open most days and there's always room for one more.

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Address Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
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Hours Mon–Thu 7am–4pm · Fri 7am–late · Sat–Sun 8am–3pm
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Follow for Updates @thegoodplace_cafebar on Instagram
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Private Events & Bookings Message us on Facebook or Instagram
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📍 The Good Place Café & Bar — Hastings, NZ