Overview
The Carpark Cafe and Bar is one of the key cafes on the Island featuring Jens famous pies. Pies are about $7-8, sit-down breakfasts range from $15-25. One of the most popular promo’s this café does is smoked fish Friday, every Friday they make smoked fish pies, they are about $1 more than typical pies, but very tasty for a smoked fish pie.
History Behind The Cafe
Jen the original owner of The Carpark Café used to have a café on Tahi Road Called Schooner Cafe. Many locals were happy to hear she would be opening a new café with the ability to have sit down breakfasts.
I think one of the sit-down meals is a Melt, this is another throw back to the mushroom melt of the old days.
Update 2025
Late 2025 The Carpark Cafe was sold. It still runs the same but under a new owner.
Featured Food
- Smoked fish pie
- Tradie rolls
- Barista coffee
- Fresh donuts
- Chicken salad
- Eggs benedict
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