Bestsellers: Thai flavours and classic café charm

Hours
Monday
7am -3pm
Tuesday
7am -3pm
Wednesday
7am -3pm
Thursday
7am -3pm
Friday
7am -3pm
Saturday
8am - 2pm
Sunday
Closed
105 Collingwood Street, Hamilton
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Cheese scone from the cabinet and pad thai from the menu are clear favourites.

When Charoenvach Suntronchatchavach and his partner took over Dora’s Café in 2023, it wasn’t just a new business venture - it was the continuation of a deeply rooted family tradition in hospitality.

For nearly a decade, the couple worked alongside Suntronchatchavach’s parents at the Jasmine Thai restaurants in Ōtorohanga and Taumarunui.

“It was six days a week, 10am to 9pm,” he recalls. “It was a bit too much for 10 years.”

Seeking a new pace and a fresh opportunity, the pair found themselves drawn to Hamilton’s city vibe - specifically, the little café his partner Pathitta Raksadee had grown fond of while studying at Wintec.

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