Amazing view by the beach, always busy, great dessert , friendly service
Always a great choice for brunch. Love the outdoor seating on a good day, dog friendly. Their ice cream is also superb.
An excellent experience while enjoying my conversation with my best friend along the beach. The salmon was cooked well and the beef burger served as juicy and tasty. However, the bread was over toasted and even hard to chewš
Overall the view, food and service were great šš» If you want to have relaxing time and later walk along the sea, this cage should be your destination/ starting point.
The ambience and view is lovely from the outside area! The red cabbage on the fish of the day was quite bitter and portion size was small. The fish and chips were good though!
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One of the most popular cafes in Takapuna with the most gorgeous view.
Service: 10/10
We were immediately seated on a busy Saturday morning.
The man that served us was super kind and helpful when we were ordering.
They brought us sparkling water and frequently refilled our cups throughout our meal.
Some of the waiters were confused as to which table the orders were from.
The waiters would quickly clean up each table after a customer left so new people didnāt have to wait and the whole place was kept clean.
Food: 9/10
I ordered the gnocchi, crab croquettes, house chocolate and a flat white.
The gnocchi was so delicious and the mushroom sauce was very creamy.
The crab croquettes were not oily because they were pan fried but they were still crispy on the outside. The crab flavour was also very potent and strong.
The house chocolate was delicious but I recommend quickly mixing everything together because the milk cooled down so the chocolate didnāt fully melt.
Ambiance: 9/10
The whole cafe is very white and brightly lit by the sunlight shining though the windows.
The view is definitely the highlight of the whole store. There are seats outside to enjoy the wind and a bit of sunlight.
The glass tables are a little old but they are iconic to the store.
The space is quite tight inside the store since they try to fit in as many people as possible.
Itās also a little loud since itās an open kitchen.
I will be back for that hot chocolate and gnocchi.
The food here is always beautifully presented and very tasty. It is so nice sitting there by the beach. Unfortunately it is very expensive. Regardless, I enjoy going here occasionally š
Emily-Therese Joines
+4.5
Situated right on the beach, this place is ideal for beach goers wanting a bite to eat. Taka beach cafe is top quality, with sparkling water (my personal fave) served with meals and snacks. The ice cream in the front cafe is sublime, always worth a stop here during summer time, or if you like your ice cream like me, anytime. The serves of ice cream are generous too which is awesome!!!
Tasteful Seconds By Kyrsta Lynn
+5
Came here for brunch and was stunned. The service was quick as they took note of each customer as they sat down. Our glasses were quickly filled with some fizzy water. Soon after taking our order a table with the most wonderful views of the ocean opened up and our waiter came up and offered for us to move to the table so we could have a better view of the ocean. Not too long after our food came out in a very timely manner and was delightful. I had the Breakfast Gnocci. The mushrooms were perfectly done, the garnish was a flavourful addition to the meal and the truffle sauce was decedant. My boyfriend enjoyed the egg benedict. As he only ever gets an eggs benedict at breakfast he knows his way around one and claims that this was in his top 5 eggs benedicts. I had a bite as well and we throughoughly pleased. The hashbrown base instead of an english muffin was a wonderful touch. There was a perfect balance between the hollandaise sauce and the portion size. The menu is not huge which is perfect as it is not overwhelming. Will be coming back for more.
I have not been to Takapuna beach cafe for months now due to the last not so nice experience. Cafe seemed quite different to before with the same menu tasting and looking different (new chef?). Anyways, this time I enjoyed the whole experience.
One of the first cafes I take my friends to is this cafe if they are visiting from overseas. It shows the beautiful beach, and with all the peopleĀ from the beach stopping by the cafe, it kind of sets a positive tone for the community.Ā
Then I order whatever is recommended by the servers and definitely slip in an affogato.Ā Its relaxing to be there on a nice sunny day talking away and catching up with friends' lives.Ā
The only thing is the place is not heated, and can get very cold on not so sunny or windy days. Make sure to check out the weather forecast and take a warm blanket.
Amazing food and pleasant vibe.
Avocado mesh with additional salmon~ no merit but no merit. Salmon was quite salty, but coffee was good (foamy). Staff brought up sparkling water that he should have asked beforehand as some people didnt like it.
This is a very pretty cafe. We opted to sit inside because it was a cool day and rain was in the forecast. On a summer's day, the deck would be a fantastic place, with a view of the water.
So, we were 4 of us and most of us chose from the All Day Breakfast menu. I had THE Grill (eggs, sausage, bacon..the works). My nieces had the folded eggs & eggs with grilled mushrooms. My sister chose to have a Waygu Beef burger.
We enjoyed the food a lot. The Grill ended up being enormous. I could only manage to eat a small portion and had to doggie bag the leftovers. Definitely a hearty dish for a guy!
Would recommend this cafe...good service: very friendly and efficient, great ambience and good food.
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æļø There are numerous roadside parking lots nearby, but on holidays, they tend to get crowded, making it a bit challenging to find a parking spot!
At the entrance, we noticed many customers and thought we would have to wait a long time for a table. However, it turned out that most of them were ordering for takeout, and the staff warmly greeted us and guided us to a seat for dining in! Their gelato is also highly renowned!
š½ļø We ordered the Beef Croissant, Potato Benedict with salmon, Long Black, and Mocha. The Potato Benedict with salmon was the most astonishing dish. It seemed to be pan-fried and then baked, resulting in a crispy exterior and a satisfying texture. Combined with the salmon, it was so delicious that it felt almost heavenly!
Next to the restaurant is Takapuna Beach. After satisfying our appetites, we went for a stroll there, basking in the sunlight, enjoying the sandy beach, and admiring the picturesque ocean view. It was incredibly relaxing!
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I feel there must have been a change in ownership if I read some of the bad reviews here. My experience was ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT!!! I'd give 10 Stars if I could.
STAFF: Super friendly and professional. Amazing customer service - honestly. My glass of water was always filled up, no matter how busy it was! Very DOGFRIENDLY! You can bring your best mate - so cool!
FOOD:
The avocado toast was only 14$ not 35$like someone else here wrote. We got the Rosti Benedict with Salmon, and it was 100% delicious - great hash brown, fresh and grilled salmon, perfectly poached eggs and yum hollandaise (28$). Yes, the juices (10$) and ice cafe were a little bit more expensive than elsewhere but FRESH and made up perfectly, especially the iced coffee served in separate glasses (milk, coffee, ice cream etc) looked soooo fancy and was strong and delicious! So come one - you're RIGHT next to the beach and park and got an amazing view! It's so worth it, and we'll be back for sure. Just be aware: Parking is restricted & expensive, and this place is super busy - because it is so good :)
What a gorgeous spot to have a coffee & soak up the gorgeous beach views at the same time. Insanely busy spot for a week day but impeccable service all the same with sparkling water and the morning paper to boot! Pet friendly if youāre going for a walk & although I didnāt eat off the menu it looked amazing!!
Stayed at the campsite next to this cafe and popped in for a coffee and something to eat. The food was so good we ended up having dinner there. The oysters were the freshest, tastiest oysters I can remember having. The staff were great, and the view was impeccable. We came back through after heading north and stayed at the same accommodation in part to be able to be close to this cafe. Highly Recommend!!
Great indoor outdoor flow
Impeccable service
Wheelchair accessible with ramp however is quite challenging to navigate between the tables if notice was given to the Cafe Iām sure they would be more than happy to reconfigure for accessibility requirements
Outdoor seating has warm heaters
food arrives fast staff are very attentive
For large groups bookings are recommended
A popular cafe, went in for early brunch on Saturday and waited no more than 10mins to get a table. We like it outside as we can get some fresh beach air and it can get a bit crowded inside.
It's always a delight talking with the staff, orders are accurate and coffee is served quickly.
I was craving something sweet and was recommended the filo. It was just what I wanted!
A great location, really nice indoor/outdoor setup. Always very busy, but also rarely a wait.
The oat flat white is perfection, great food ( and consistently great ), awesome service.
Our go-to on the north shore.
Run, donāt walk, and order the Filo from the latest brunch menu. It was the tastiest, richest, most sensational brunch Iāve ever had, and an excellent addition to the menu. Thank you for making my day! The sun shone, the view was gorgeous, and the coffee as always was perfect. Always feel like Iām over at a friends house when I come here because of how welcome you make your guests feel!. See you next time!
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