Even if this place was empty, I'd come back for the staff. It's one of the friendliest places we've been too, and everyone is super nice, smiley and helpful.
They always make fantastic coffee and their donuts are to DIE FOR! <3
Hands down best ham and cheese croissants in Auckland đ„đđ» Great coffee and salads too!
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Showa and itâs sister cafe - N Cafe, are both within the same hood with the same Japanese owners.
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1. Showa serves good coffee, freshly baked savory pastries and a nice array of pastas and salads especially their Caesar salad which (if you are used to eating Japanese style salads) tastes just like the yummy rich and creamy semi sweet ones that have kewpie mayo - the type you can buy or takeaway for lunch at the many JP train stations in Tokyo.
2. Like their tempting spread of french toasts topped with fruit, their pastries are interesting - whilst they are western in style, they have that distinct Japanese style to the mix of ingredients used and the way they are presented. My favourites are the apple and cinnamon bun or muffin, their bacon, cheese and ham brioche and any of their savory muffins. There is a nice variety and reasonably priced starting at $4.90.
3. Owners are friendly and nice and somehow I have been finding my way there in Thursdayâs after a walk to just catch u with friends or grab a quick bite especially when I miss my little holidays to Japan.
Hoping that if the team from Showa and N see this - they will continue to include more Japanese style pastries and cakes into the menu.
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Prices are higher than usual but are worth it for the quality of the pastries. Highly recommend the lemon slice and the danishes. Overall a good choice of food and drink at this cafe.
Cute little cafe with Japanese meets cafe food.
I personally didnât try their cooked menu but their pumpkin salad was tasty and really liked their coffee!
On a seperate occasion I had their lemon meringue slice which was huge and enjoyed it for afternoon tea!
Iâd love to try their pastries one day as they all look so goodđ
Good little corner cafe! Chocolate doughnut on the weekend is a must! If you are after a sweet treat but not too sugary, make sure you add this cafe on your list.
This place has the most amazing French toast in town, glad that Iâve finally find the perfect French toast to my liking, I will definitely come back again.
They have a amazing selection of foods. Pastries, salads and sandwiches. I love their French toast and big breakfast the most. Nice for a eat in because the staff are very friendly.
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Fabulous location, free street side parking, wide open space, friendly and attentive service, spellbinding food and reasonable pricing, foodies if you live around St Heliers make sure you try Showa cafĂ©.Â
Just a quick note to be aware off, thereâs bit of a drop from your first step into the cafĂ©. Just a warning for visitors. There isnât anything too flashy with the cafĂ©, a few seats with tables and cabinet. Fairly simple, until you come up to the cabinets which are full of beautiful and stomach stimulating food. In the cold cabinet thereâs a rich variety of different salads, rolls, paninis and sandwiches. Fresh and vibrant, the real attraction however is their pastry cupboard which is stocked with colourful pastries that will certainly challenge diners will power.Â
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I ordered The Showa CafĂ© Big Breakfast, which was served in a grilled hot plate. Quite peculiar but with the cafĂ© being run and operated by Japanese owners and staff, I like that they added their own twist. Aside from serving on the hot plate, the portion size a smaller than your typically Big Breakfast which could annoy some. For me, I thought it was just about right as it allowed me to have some space for a nice sugary treat. The grilled plate made sure that your mushroom, potatoes and stir fry was warm and overall the vibrant meal was very appealing to the eye.Â
The pastry here is the real MVP though, visually stunning and filled with flavour. I particularly liked the bacon, mayo and grilled cheese pastry, it was salty but had a nice sweetness from the pastry. The croissants was flaky and buttery, while the doughnut had fantastic texture and held fantastically well with the custard. Â
Showstopper: Would come back just for the pastry
Overall Grade: A-
Cute little cafe so close to home its not funny! Plenty of parking with the friendliest staff âș They have the most delicious treats... my favourite being their jam and custard filled donuts which bulge theyve been filled so generously! Would rather go here than Krispy Kreme any day! Absolutely delicious âș
Showa Cafe is just a short walk from my home, positioned nicely on the corners of Ashby Rd. The convenience and friendly staff makes it a no brainer to come regularly! (There's also lots of street parking for those living further away). I recommend their freshly made panini sandwiches and range of salads which makes for an amazing Sunday brunch. Also advise to come early for their freshest items as they do sometimes sell out! I have yet to try their kitchen menu but it'll only be a matter of time~
Absolutely enjoyed our brunch here. We arrived with the surprise of an in-house bakery with small batches of heaven. We had egg bene which was delicious followed by donuts done with chocolate and vanilla cream and banana pastry. Will come again and again.
Limited yet impressive cabinet food. We opted for Ham n cheese croissant, bacon danish, caramel cream donut and blueberry cream muffin. Each one being more impressive than the next one. My personal favorite would be bacon danish and blueberry muffin. Cannot wait for my next visit. Staff is super friendly and premises are well maintained. Cheers.
The cafe is located on the corner of Ashby Ave and West Tamaki Road. It is a bit of a walk from Glen Innes though. They do a range of cooked food as well as cabinet items. I stopped by to grab a few treats including the doughnuts and the walnut danish. The doughnuts themselves were quite light and fluffy. The matcha doughnut had a smooth filling but the matcha flavour was really light. The caramel doughnut had a bitter flavour, almost like it was at the edge of being burnt. The chocolate croissant was quite tasty and the filling was nice. My favourite was the walnut danish since it had a nice flavour and the danish was crispy.
It was easy to go in and grab a few items with quite a few parking spaces in the shop area.
Last visit was about a year ago. Still the best donut, never disappointed. Great service too.
21Jan21 1415 First time here - but driven past many times. Easy to overlook because at first sight on walking through the door the interior & tables & chairs are take-it or leave-it. Not particularly attractive. But that is where the first impressions lose all value. At the counter is a coffee machine that the female crew use to make great coffee and hot drinks. And in the display cabinets are savouries, patisseries and sweets to die for. I'm back here on Thursday 11Feb21 if anyone wants to swap first impressions. Highly recommend Showa Cafe. Oh .. did I mention the service? Very good.
Yummy yummy coffee & lovely service! A nice selection of food choices (including sweet treats) in the cabinet although Iâd like to see the dine in menu have a bit more variety. Eggs bene was a decent portion size although the hollandaise was a bit eggy for my liking. Would definitely go back, especially for the great coffee and friendly staff!
Decent coffee and good service. We didn't try any food, but they appeared appetising and reasonably priced.
Best cafe with selections and nice portions. Custard donuts and proper cafe style burgers and sandwiches
Great Hospitality. On Busy intersection with a little FREE parking, what more could you ask for. An old corner dairy in appearance and pretty spartan with simple chairs and tables but don't let the appearance trick you. The Sausage Rolls, Blueberry & Cream Cheese Muffin appealed for breakfast and did not disappoint.
I asked for and got cinammon on my Cappucino. Such a welcome change from having to remind others that " no chocolate" actually means that.
The food is laid out with simple signs and prices. You are struck with mostly normal Auckland Cafe prices, but portions and taste set it above many.
Our Second visit, my wife enjoying a Walnut Danish & Ham & Cheese Croissant and very happy.
My favourite cafe in Glen Innes. Have been going there since the opening. Moved away from area but still like to go there for my favourite ham and cheese croissants. Very friendly staff.
Best pastries around the area, hand made daily to Japanese perfection!
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