Parnells CafeCollege Estate, Whanganui
Parnells Cafe – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
Parnells Cafe – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
Parnells Cafe – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
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Cafe · College Estate

Parnells Cafe

College Estate, Whanganui Open 7 days · 8 am – 4 pm

Opening hours

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Open 7 days · 8 am – 4 pm
Weekly opening hours for Parnells Cafe
Monday8 am – 4 pm
Tuesday8 am – 4 pm
Wednesday8 am – 4 pm
Thursday8 am – 4 pm
Friday8 am – 4 pm
Saturday8 am – 4 pm
Sunday8 am – 4 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

College Estate, Whanganui

About

About Parnells Cafe

Tucked into the College Estate area, Parnells Cafe serves cafe food, coffee and brunch to locals and visitors in College Estate, Whanganui. It sits right in the heart of Whanganui, within walking distance of the centre.

The kitchen focuses on cafe food, coffee and brunch. Dishes typical of this style include flat white and big breakfast, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. It is one of 15 cafe & brunch venues we list in Whanganui.

You can visit any day of the week – Parnells Cafe opens daily. The earliest start is 8 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 4 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 56 hours each week.

For budgeting, cafes of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

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

Full menu guide
Coffee & DrinksHot chocolate

Rich and creamy

$4.8–6.6

CabinetGinger slice

Cafe favourite

$4.8–6.6

LunchChicken burger

With slaw and aioli

$19–24

Coffee & DrinksLong black

Double shot

$4.3–5.2

LunchSoup of the day

With toast

$13–16

Breakfast & BrunchEggs benedict

Bacon, salmon or spinach on toasted muffin

$21–26

Plan your visit

When is Parnells Cafe busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at 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 Parnells Cafe

Where is Parnells Cafe?

Parnells Cafe is at College Estate, Whanganui, about 1.1 km from central Whanganui. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Parnells Cafe's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 8 am – 4 pm; Tuesday 8 am – 4 pm; Wednesday 8 am – 4 pm; Thursday 8 am – 4 pm; Friday 8 am – 4 pm; Saturday 8 am – 4 pm; Sunday 8 am – 4 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is Parnells Cafe open on weekends?

Yes – Parnells Cafe is open on both Saturday (8 am – 4 pm) and Sunday (8 am – 4 pm).

What kind of food does Parnells Cafe serve?

Cafe food, coffee and brunch. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of cafe.

How much does it cost to eat at Parnells Cafe?

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

What other restaurants are near Parnells Cafe?

The closest is The Hungry Bear (60 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Parnells Cafe

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of College Estate
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Little Curious – Vegan food 560 m
Vegan

Little Curious

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Little CuriousSaint Johns Hill560 m
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