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Our store in the beautiful Heritage Precinct of Old Cromwell is open 6 days a week 9am - 3pm (closed Wednesdays)

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Pinot Junction, Lakeside Cafe & Wine Store

Dine in | Lunch | NZ$80-90 Delicious food (we had a big breakfast & kumara rosti stack paired with Emerson pilsner & local chardonnay) fantastic wine selection, very fast and efficient service especially considering we came at such a busy time. The scenery is gorgeous by the river especially on a nice sunny day. Thankyou for a lovely experience. Cromwell has been such a delight.

Dine in | Lunch | NZ$20-30

An absolute gem!

The service is friendly and the food excellent - I particularly recommend the Avocado Smash and the Kumara Rosti Stack. This is a must-go place for anyone who visits the Cromwell Heritage Precinct.

Brunch, lunch, coffees, wine ... we've got you covered!

  • This is a must-go place for anyone who visits the Cromwell Heritage Precinct. Friendly and fun staff Love the vistas and the atmosphere is wonderful
  • Nice outside area to enjoy the view of old town and lake. The owner is really genuine and friendly, sharing some local information which made our time in cromwell really pleasant.
  • Dine in | Lunch | NZ$20-30 Delicious food. Very peaceful place to sit and enjoy the views. Owners also very kind.
  • Dine in | Other | NZ$10-20 I stopped by for a quick cup of coffee, but the cafe was It was so pretty and the staff were so friendly that I felt good!

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About the Pinot Junction

Set in the heart of the Cromwell Heritage Precinct, Pinot Junction is a café and wine store with a sense of community that reaches well beyond the region’s permanent residents. Since opening in the historic Murrells Cottage in 2022, it’s become a beloved destination for breakfast, coffee and lunch and the promise of its famous cinnamon scrolls.

Owner Kate Barnett, who spent years in the Central Otago wine world, has created an environment that feels safe, warm, and genuine from the moment you step inside. Whether you’re a Cromwell local or visiting from across the globe, Kate together with her incredible team of chefs, baristas, and bakers, welcomes you like an old friend. It’s a delicious experience before you’ve even looked at the menu.

The space is rustic yet refined, with thoughtful touches throughout. Local art adorns the walls, including a painting of the precinct’s streetscape that Kate purchased at a school fair, years before Pinot Junction was a twinkle in her eye. Seating spans cosy indoor corners, original kauri church pews along the verandah, and picnic tables all the way to the lake’s edge, often shared by locals, happy dogs, and friends enjoying a leisurely lunch in the sun....

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