The burger was an absolute flavour bomb featuring tender chicken and crispy veges 🙌 The chilli mayo was delicious, and helped bring the whole burger together for satisfying bite after satisfying bite. Shoestring fries were a tad salty, but were well cooked.
This was out first visit since the new owners have taken over and the food did not disappoint. The refreshed menu had something for everyone. Four of us each had a fabulous evening meal this week, including duck, steak, salmon and lamb. Very tasty and definitely glad we hadn't had any nibbles before our mains as the mains were filling. The wait staff was awesome as usual.
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Wonderful customer service, waitresses were lovely! Got to sit in an exclusive reserved area as a booking had just been cancelled so we were super stoked! The ambience was lovely and relatively calm also here despite they were extremely busy! Was also stoked with their cabinet, the choices looked very extensive and they had some raw pieces to choose from too!
Mermaid latte-definitely something different and cute which I had to get due to the name. Super creamy which I enjoyed and quite a spicy hit, reminiscent of chai. If you’re a coffee/chai drinker, this one could be for you. 4/5
Cappuccino-extremely frothy and well done! 4.5/5
Starfish stack-looked beautiful, wasn’t my meal but the feedback was good!
Original gangster burgers
Burger buns were well done with a little crisp, the patty was soft and not tough and a decent thick patty!!! The thickest beef patty I’ve seen, definitely made from scratch and was very content with it. It was a mince patty and not steak which was different-see if that’s your thing. I liked it, but my friend (experienced with burger) prefers something more juicy and not a huge fan of the mince patty. The egg was a nice addition and overall was a pleasant giant burger. 4/5
Sides of fries, salmon, sausage
Salmon was smoked very lightly and was tender and the sausage looked quite gourmet, was smoked to a mild flavor and had a crisp skin, tasty. Fries was a very generous portion but not crispy but still tasty. 4/5
Soup of the day with ciabatta; orange carrot and tumeric
Soup was really tasty! A very lovely balanced creamy blend and all the elements really worked the bread was also super fresh! 4/5
Seafood chowder with grain bread (able to switch out ciabatta)
Really tasty chowder wow! Creamy with the right amount of savory-ness yum! The seafood flavor was fresh and not pungent, and the mussels chewy and tender. 4.5/5
From their cabinet I thought I’d splurge and chose the ginger crunch and raw pineapple mint slice! -to be updated!
Super happy with the ginger crunch-the part bade was delicious in texture and gritty whilst very well proportionally matches with a sweet but not sickly ginger icing. Yuuuuum 4/5
The pineapple slice was definitely different. I liked the element of piebeapple and enjoyed the slightly (apricot-y?) base but wasn’t a huge fan of the coconut cream which overpowered the tropical direction I thought this was heading for. 3/5
Portion sizes were very generous and we had a lovely hearty brunch. Would recommend!
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Brunch @starfish.cafe today and OMG did not fail to disappoint as usual. Service was a 10/10 coffees were perfect and didnt burn my mouth which is always a bonus when your about to eat something this delicious!
I had the mexibowl and I didnt realise it was vegetarian until it came out and my sister told me.... but I didnt miss the mince, just made me feel a bit healthier haha. This was packed full of flavour with heaps of herbs, and a nice big helping of fresh crunchy mixed salad greens and cabbages kale etc on the side. The avo was so fresh and nice and chunky so you know its legit not the shit out of the frozen packet. 10/10 yummmmmm
The others had the salmon omelette which is just a safe delicious choice and never fails to take youbto food heaven. Good for those #lowcarb or #glutenfree people. Other dish was the smashed avo on paleo toast with smoked salmon and eggs.
Not one of us had any complaints or negatives about any of this.... such well priced and top quality food, i'm glad I don't live any closer or i'd be in danger of having a permanent chair in this cute wee cafe 😍🤤🤤
Great spot out at St Claire’s beach. Busy cafe, friendly service and a great atmosphere. Good coffee!! We had the Starfish Stacks for breakfast- definitely would recommend and have this again
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@starfishcafe
Overall rating: 10/10 🔥
We ordered: Dr Feelgood Trio 💪$23.50. So worth it because it came with poached eggs🥚 on toast🍞 + chia seed pudding + Green Goddess Juice🥦🥒🍐🍏 ! Added hollindase sauce for $3 to make it into an eggs bene🙌🏽. Polenta fries 🍟 $10.50 were yummy but probably a little expensive. Unless you’re in love with polenta fries would recommend the normal ones. Mocha around $5 ☕️and mermaid latte🧜🏽♂️ $7 which was quite peculiar but super pretty🧜🏽♀️! Twice cooked Agria fried potatoes 🥔 $18.50 was basically an eggs bene but with potatoes. Definitely filling and yummy . Everything was so delish and fresh and aesthetically pleasing 😍. What more do you need in a brunch?!
Average price: $25 incluing drinks ☕️
Vibes: chill brunch at the beach on a sunny day 🌞
Parking: free parking along the beach 🏝 or side streets 🚘
Negative: Quite busy so kind of cramped inside but no biggie! 👍🏻
Loved: outdoor seating options ☀️ friendly staff 😃. Located right by the beach 🏝 . Food presentation is 10/10 👌and so many healthy options 🌿! Lots of choices on the menu too! Woo 😍
What a nice place for breakfast! Would definitely recommend my friends and families to come here. The price isn’t too bad and the location is great. The staffs were welcoming and the menu list for brunch was decent.
My go to. I ALWAYS order the shoestring fries and the iced coffee every time I go, I cannot get enough of them! I must try something new but i’m too stuck on what I already love! ☺️
Been twice for breakfast and food was great and service was quick. Great location by the water front so all and all a great spot for a coffee and cake.
Good ambiance but pricey and the juices and smoothies are atrocious, especially for $9. Wait can be long as place packs up in the weekend or on sunny days but overall a nice place for breakfast and brunch if you’re willing to spend a bit. Personal favourite is the avo smash with bacon!
I tried egg Benedict with fried chicken for breakfast . The combination of perfectly poached eggs, tender fried chicken, and creamy hollandaise sauce was very tasty. The fried chicken felt very fresh and flavorsome. Cinnamon scroll with butter was mouth watering. The coffee was okay. I will gladly return to try another satisfying meal.
Starfish is one of my favourite spots. Really nice coffee, delicious cheese scones, warm inside when it’s cold outside, great atmosphere and kind service.
TIP: Sit upstairs for additional room and nice views.
Friendly and attentive service.
Smashed Avocado outstanding!! Others ordered Egg Benedict with Pork Belly and seemed very happy.
Overall 10/10!!
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Dined in for breakfast on a Thursday as part of FT at 8am. Was excited to see a very comprehensive menu being offered so early in the morning, with a wide range of cabinet food to choose from as well. Between cabinet food and the menu there was a wide range of GF food which is a must for my GF partner. The atmosphere and vibe so early in the morning has to be one of the best in NZ, lots of sun, good hustle and bustle but not overly busy, quiet but comfortable seating upstairs where you can look out over the st Clair waves. Service was at the counter and was excellent, fast, approachable and most importantly friendly, me and my partner ordered the salmon and the pork belly gluten free, the salmon was delicious, balanced perfectly and would give it a 10/10, the pork was marinated in a sticky sweet rich sauce and was sooo tender, balanced perfectly with the salad but was a little overpowering in the end, 9/10. We ordered a lemonade and a minty green juice, partner said it was 10/10 juice and no complaints on the lemonade, good size but a little on the pricey side. Overall a great experience, well run cafe with a great team. Would highly recommend as a top cafe of NZ.
P.S you need to tighten the hot tap in the upstairs toilet.
Thanks again,
Ordered the fish n chips, eggs Benedict with fried schicken, and Berry smoothie. Fish was delicious, with crunchy chips, seasoned beautifully. Fried chicken was delicious, eggs cooked very well. Smoothie 10/10. Friendly staff and great vibes and decor
Excellent and attentive service here . Really good Japanese pancake - great coffee too. Highly recommend going here.
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Wonderful customer service, waitresses were lovely! Got to sit in an exclusive reserved area as a booking had just been cancelled so we were super stoked! The ambience was lovely and relatively calm also here despite they were extremely busy! Was also stoked with their cabinet, the choices looked very extensive and they had some raw pieces to choose from too! Mermaid latte-definitely something different and cute
which I had to get due to the name. Super creamy which I enjoyed and quite a spicy hit, reminiscent of chai. If you're a coffee/chai drinker, this one could be for you.
Cappuccino-extremely frothy and well done.
Starfish stack-looked beautiful, wasn't my meal but the feedback was good.
Original gangster burgers burger buns were well done with a little crisp, the patty was soft and not tough and a decent thick patty. The thickest beef patty I've seen, definitely made from scratch and was very content with it. It was a mince patty and not steak which was different-see if that's your thing.
I liked it, but my friend (experienced with burger) prefers something more juicy and not a huge fan of the mince patty. The egg was a nice addition and overall was a
pleasant giant burger.
Sides of fries, salmon, sausage Salmon was smoked very lightly and was tender and the
sausage looked quite gourmet, was smoked to a mild flavor and had a crisp skin, tasty. Fries was a very generous portion but not crispy but still tasty.
Soup of the day with ciabatta; orange carrot and tumeric Soup was really tasty! A very lovely balanced creamy blend and all the elements really worked the bread was also super fresh!
Seafood chowder with grain bread (able to switch out ciabatta) Really tasty chowder wow! Creamy with the right amount of savory-ness yum! The seafood flavor was fresh and not pungent, and the mussels chewy and tender.
From their cabinet I thought I'd splurge and chose the ginger crunch and raw pineapple mint slice. As good as slices be.
The pineapple slice was definitely different. I liked the element of piebeapple and enjoyed the slightly (apricot-Y?) base but wasn't a huge fan of the coconut cream which overpowered the tropical direction I thought this was heading for.
Portion sizes were standard and we had a lovely hearty brunch.
Everything was next level delicious, coffee was spot on and lovely friendly staff. Will definitely be returning. We went for brunch and it was perfect. Great breakfast options for a vegetarian and carnivorous southland bloke.
Had the fried chicken waffle, it was delicious. Staff friendly, cafe was super busy on a public holiday so lucky to get a seat. This place has seating upstairs, downstairs and outside. Great selection of cabinet food and the menu covers a wide range of options. Would go back again but not on a public holiday, the surcharge of 20% added to the account was a bit if a shock with no notification prior to ordering.
Really good service, friendly staff and great breakfast. We ordered Eggs Benedict - one with salmon and another with streaky bacon, both were outstanding. A cozy space upstairs with window seats. Overall, nice experience!
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