Aitken ThirtySix is a welcoming café in Gisborne, thoughtfully designed to suit everything from a relaxed morning coffee to a productive lunch break or a comfortable catch-up with friends.
Located at 36c Aitken St, VIC, Australia, this casual, cozy spot has earned a strong reputation with customers, holding a 4.70 out of 5 rating from 63 reviews.
It’s a place where quality and comfort come together naturally, making it a reliable choice for anyone looking for great coffee, satisfying food, and a laid-back atmosphere that feels easy to enjoy again and again.
The café’s menu and service options are built around convenience and choice. Guests can settle in for dine-in meals, take advantage of outdoor seating, grab takeaway, order delivery, or use the available on-site services, depending on what fits their day best.
Aitken ThirtySix is especially well known for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dessert, with offerings that include coffee, quick bites, and vegetarian options.
Whether you’re starting the day with a hearty breakfast, stopping in for lunch, or simply in need of a great cup of coffee, the café delivers the kind of everyday quality that keeps customers coming back.
It’s also a popular spot for solo dining and for those working on a laptop, thanks to the calm setting, seating options, and free Wi‑Fi that make it easy to stay a while and feel comfortable doing so.
Accessibility and practical details are also a clear part of the experience. Aitken ThirtySix provides a wheelchair-accessible car park, helping make visits more convenient for a wider range of customers. Payment is simple and flexible, with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments accepted.
Combined with its inviting atmosphere, dependable service, and strong customer ratings, Aitken ThirtySix stands out as a café that offers more than just food and drink—it offers a place to pause, connect, work, or unwind with confidence and ease.
Our Specialties
Every dish tells a story. Explore our carefully curated menu featuring seasonal favorites and signature creations.
Our chef's signature creations featuring locally-sourced ingredients and innovative culinary techniques.
We partner with local farmers and suppliers to bring you the freshest seasonal ingredients every day.
Every plate is prepared with attention to detail, combining traditional recipes with modern presentation.
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Smoked salmon with dill lemon cream cheese and capers
Warm blueberry bagel with blueberry jam and mascarpone
Warm bagel with a mix of fresh avocado, lemon and Meredith’s Goats Cheese
Free range egg, bacon, avocado with a Smokey chipotle mayo
Everything bagel with a smothering of cream cheese
Fresh sourdough bread layered with ham, cheese and fresh tomato
Sliced salami, melted cheese and a red pepper Ajvar spread served on fresh sourdough
Classic free range egg and bacon combo, topped with tasty cheese and a Smokey bbq sauce
Fried garlic butter and truffle mushrooms, two cheeses and a basil pesto
Traditional Sicilian ricotta with orange zest and mini choc chips. Staff favourite!
Half chocolate custard and half vanilla custard for those who want the best of both worlds
Cappuccino, Latte, Flat white, Piccolo, Magic, Macchiato, Mocha
Espresso, Long black
Rotating batch brew and pour over available
Iced latte, Iced long black, Iced Matcha, Iced Mocha, Iced Chai, Iced Chocolate, “Mount Blanc”
Sticky Chai and Powdered Chai available
Rotating Fresh Pastries
Sourdough Rye & Choc Chip Cookies Almond & Pecan biscuits
Hear from our valued guests
You HAVE to check out Aitken ThirtySix. Their coffee is next level. It's rich and flavorful without any of that bitter flavour and it goes down so smooth. If coffee isn't your thing, grab a rich hot chocolate instead. The staff who work there are awesome – super friendly and always up for a chat. It's not just grabbing a coffee; it's like a little treat every time. Check out their toasties as well for a great breakfast or snack on the go. Skip the usual and head to Aitken ThirtySix. You won't regret it! Five stars all the way!
Absolutely love this place! The coffee is consistently amazing—rich, smooth, and clearly made with care. The staff are always friendly and welcoming, and the cozy vibe makes it the perfect spot to relax, catch up with a friend, or get some work done. You can tell they really care about quality and community. It’s become my go-to coffee spot, and I’m so glad to have it in the neighbourhood!
I was suggested to check out their coffee, and I absolutely adored it! The staff was incredibly welcoming and exceptionally skilled at crafting a delicious cup of coffee. Actually I ordered 2 coffees for me.
A peaceful atmosphere, amazing coffee (after our experience in small towns that have previously said food coffee...this one delivers!). Small range of toasties and pastries that were all really good.
Great coffee, wholesome, locally sourced food ingredients. Lovely owner and friendly staff. I know Gisborne has no shortage of cafes but Aitken ThirtySix has definitely become a favourite. Worth a stop if visiting (:
Best coffee in town!! Baristas never burn soy milk here. They also just started offering a specialty Matcha drink which is honestly the best quality I've had outside of Japan 🍵 🫶 Beats Melbourne cafes any day. Cheers guys~
Overall Rating: 5 Aitken ThirtySix is a small cafe with some baked goods as optional accompaniments to the most amazing coffee you've ever had. The baristas are quick and friendly, the vibe is clean and chill. We had a couple of their Iced Mont Blancs. You will come here. And you will enjoy it. Pros: - Very well priced. - Fast. - Relaxing. - Had a nice chat with the baristas. - Literally the Mont Blanc iced coffee is one of the most delicious things I've ever had, the coffee was perfectly roasted and brewed, it was perfectly priced and it was infused with some fresh orange. Cons: - It closes at 2pm, it should be open 24/7. In conclusion. It's peak. We literally got the coffee, left, drank it, came back and ordered two more. I don't know what else to say. Just go here, get the coffee, enjoy your life.
My fav coffee shop in Gisborne. I didn’t really like coffee before I came here. Pillar has amazing flavor. The staff are lovely and they have a great selection of sweet treats, toasties and bagels. Highly recommended for your daily caffeine and brekkie/lunch bites.
This little cafe is absolutely incredible and although not even remotely close to me and stumbled across entirely by accident while roadtripping I will 100% be back. The coffee was Devine and the baked goods were outstanding! The best cinnamon scroll I have ever eaten and the pistachio cruffin was magnificent. If I had of known how delicious they were going to be I would have taken photos for the review- next time I will be prepared to show them off :)
Best coffee in gisborne by far. Since having coffee at aitken thirty six I’ve become a coffee snob, no coffee compares to it, and I do a lot of work in the Brunswick area which is well known for good coffee. Friendly staff always up for a chat but still manage to make a great brew, also a good old toastie.
Common questions about Aitken ThirtySix
Aitken ThirtySix is located at 36c Aitken St, Gisborne VIC 3437, Australia, 36c Aitken St, VIC, Australia.
Aitken ThirtySix has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 63 customer reviews.
Aitken ThirtySix features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park.
Aitken ThirtySix features the following service options: Outdoor seating, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Aitken ThirtySix features the following highlights: Great coffee.
Aitken ThirtySix features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Solo dining, Good for working on laptop.
Aitken ThirtySix features the following offerings: Coffee, Quick bite, Vegetarian options.
Aitken ThirtySix features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dessert, Seating.
Aitken ThirtySix features the following amenities: Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Aitken ThirtySix features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy.
Aitken ThirtySix features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Aitken ThirtySix features the following children: High chairs.
Aitken ThirtySix features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
Aitken ThirtySix features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
Business Features
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