Lovely place for breakfast or brunch, close to the beach with warm and welcoming ambience. Eggs benedict was exceptional, well presented and delicious. Would definitely visit again!
Been here a couple of times for work lunch. Food is pretty average. Good service and nice spot in summer. So many cafe in Takapuna, this one is an average choice.
Came for lunch on a sunny day- was impressed with the size of portions and that the prices are not too high. You won’t find an outstanding dishes there I don’t think but if you are after a decent bite it’s a good place to visit. We had a chicken Caesar salad, vanilla waffles with a fresh fruit salad, and a savoury muffin. Good service-attentive and helpful and different seating areas to choose from. Overall, satisfied:)
Sat outside, nice decor and atmosphere. The smashed avocado was delicious and beautifully presented but wish the portion size was a bit bigger. Service was great, friendly waitresses and loved the lemon water. Would come back again.
This place has improved a lot since the last time I came (about a year ago). The presentation is stunning and aesthetic. The food is great. However not that big of a portion.
Great atmosphere, friendly service and nice outdoor seating. A great spot to eat and get drinks on a nice day. I️ ordered the Breakfast Salad with the Kumara Rosti instead of potatoes and with cured salmon and mushrooms. It was delicious! I️ really enjoyed my dish.
Angela (A Style Collector)
+3.5
I've been here multiple times for brunch and it's a nice place. There are lots of tables and the outdoor area is great on a sunny day. The food is good but a bit on the pricey side. The service has always been good too.
Really good service from the entry, very happy with the ability to check for gluten free options. Well done to the staff.
My snapper was just short of spectacular, my ladies fish and chips were average only (but I think it's easier to make fish and chips bad than make them wonderful).
The coffee was nice but a bit weak and the staff didn't quite get the specifics right on request for very abnormal coffee.
Price was on the higher side of reasonable but we will probably be back next time we're over here
Love this place once they changed their menu to be more healthier. Cabinet food looks just as good as the menu options. Service was good, I would defiantly recommend coming here for lunch if you want something to eat that is guilt free but super tasty.
Top score for taste. Both the coconut chicken and Moroccan lamb was absolutely delicious. The added bonus is an awesome atmosphere that gains live bands etc in summer. The only downside, the portion size is rather small.
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.
🅿️ 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!
🍽️ 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 you’re going for a walk & although I didn’t 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 I’m 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, don’t walk, and order the Filo from the latest brunch menu. It was the tastiest, richest, most sensational brunch I’ve 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 I’m 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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