Get to know us

Phil and Jo have both come from diverse working backgrounds prior to purchasing the Caf in 2018. Phil's background was in Sales in the FMCG sector which brought him into a lot of contact with Caf Owners and the hospitality sector in general. Phil works in the Caf full-time and is normally the friendly chap greeting customers from behind the till or coffee machine.
Jo's background is in IT and she continues to work in this sector during the weekdays, but helps out in the Caf on late nights and weekends. When not washing dishes or clearing tables, Jo works on the Caf behind the scenes doing the accounts, payroll, and working on our website and social media updates.

Our History:

Phil and Jo purchased the caf when it was still known as 'Graemes' in June 2018 and re-branded it to 'Phil and Jo's' a year later. Graemes was a very well-known Caf as it had been in existence for nearly 30 years, and there are many people in Palmerston North who have popped in for a cup of tea and a biscuit over that time. We are proud to be a locally owned independent Caf serving great quality food with that home cooked taste and flavour.

Our Philosophy:

Our three fundamental philosophies are:

• To be proud of the food we prepare and serve
• Create an environment that is enjoyable for both staff and customers
• Give our customers a great experience making them want to return often