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