Kelvin Street, by Queens ParkTakeaway cafe
Get in
the groove.
Groove Espresso is the vibrant little takeaway cafe on Kelvin Street, serving specialty coffee and groovy eats with the music pumping and Queens Park right across the road.
Groovy eats
Coffee, tarts and everything in between
Small shopfront, big output. Everything below comes out of that little teal corner on Kelvin Street.
Specialty coffee
Locally roasted beans from Amplify Coffee Co, pulled properly. Iced lattes, long blacks, iced coffees and mochas when the sun's out. Beans to take home too: 250g for $15, a kilo for $50.
Made in house
The hot chocolate, chai, turmeric and matcha are all made in house, not from a packet. Smoothies get the same treatment.
Treats baked daily
Housemade pastel de nata custard tarts, gluten free chocolate brownie, acid drop cookies, 3 cheese and garlic scones, and a boysenberry, pear and white chocolate loaf when you're lucky.
Groove text orders
In a hurry? Text your order ahead and it'll be waiting on the counter. Breakfast burritos, bagels and sandwiches travel well.
Feeding the whole crew?
Text the order through before you leave the house and skip the wait.
The famous one
Housemade pastel de nata
Housemade custard tarts, $6.50 each, baked in small batches alongside the daily cabinet of brownies, cookies, scones and loaves. One reviewer went as far as calling them the best in the country.
“Breakfast burrito is awesome. Peanutbutter bliss ball is awesome. Chocolate smoothie is bomb! Go! Go now! They now have the BEST pasteche de nata in NZ!”
Gallery
The little teal corner
Reviews
The locals let’s-groove it
“We stopped here after finishing Invercargill Parkrun. While a small shopfront, they pack in some great atmosphere. During Parkrun, the staff had their music pumping and were standing out on the street encouraging everyone as they ran past. It was busy, but they were able to keep up with demand with ease. We didn't have any of there cakes or slices, but they all looked delicious.”
“This morning I was looking for a nice coffee to enjoy my 2hs left in Invercargill and luckily I found The Groove Espresso. It's such a well location to enjoy the park after a breakfast. The manager and her team are so warm and welcome. The coffee has just the perfect size and their sandwich just taste amazing. I recommend this place to feel welcome just like at home. Plus If you like great happy music for the rest of the day in your head this is the place! All the best! Let's groove!”
“Such a warm friendly place to walk into. All staff make you feel at home. And they know the locals names. Breakfast burrito is awesome. Peanutbutter bliss ball is awesome. Chocolate smoothie is bomb! Go! Go now! They now have the BEST pasteche de nata in NZ!”
“Found this coffee shop on Google when traveling to Invercargill. This place was amazing! Great coffee, amazing brownie and top notch service. We came back twice during our short visit to Invercargill. Definitely recommend this place!”
“Nice coffee, service with a smile. Ps, lovely treats for tge sweet tooth.”
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136A Kelvin Street
On the Avenal edge of town, right by Queens Park. Grab a coffee, cross the road, and you’ve got the best garden seat in Invercargill.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 7:00am - 2:00pm
- Tuesday
- 7:00am - 2:00pm
- Wednesday
- 7:00am - 2:00pm
- Thursday
- 7:00am - 2:00pm
- Friday
- 7:00am - 2:00pm
- Saturday
- 8:00am - 12:30pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Get in touch
Message the cafe
Big order or a question?
Leave a message and the team will get back to you. For orders, texting 0210 829 0701 is fastest.