Pukeko Store & Cafe

The West Coast


Pull over at the Pukeko Store for cheese scones, good coffee, muffins and pies. Friendly service, cupboard essentials on sale, and a tempting cabinet of fruit pastries round out this pleasing roadside stop…just don't blame us for your sticky steering wheel.


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