Manawatu is blessed with a wide selection of restaurants and cafes. We were pleasantly surprised with Essence in friendly Feilding. We were served quickly and our drink order came with time to let us chat before ordering our lunch.
My main was delicious, a simple bacon and chicken sandwich with chips. My wife had the beef burger. We were all served at the same time. Even with a large group opposite us we could talk without having to strain to be heard. In fact the interior is delightful.
Our waitress even chased us down the road as I'd left my friends gift of honey behind.
Happily return again. Thanks Essence for a wonderful lunch.
Food was good and reasonably priced. Only 1 working in the kitchen 2 Sundays ago, so meals were slow to come out even when the place was a quarter full.
Chris Adam (and Ropata)
+5
Called in for an easy meal. Got the steak eggs and chips. Huge portions and cooked to perfection. The wait staff were awesome and the chef asked if we wanted mushroom sauce with our meals. The sauce was killer tasty. Happy to highly recommend this place.
The French toast here is wonderful. The people in there are so kind and even gave me extra milkshakeš Just a bit expensive but a nice treat!
New owners seem to be doing well, I ordered eggs Benny, with extra mushrooms. They make their own hollandaise sauce too!!
Food great,
Service good
Atmosphere cold, - was very cold inside even with heaters on.
Great breakfast catch up with friends. Excellent service, food and atmosphere. Recommend to all.
Wonderful experience at Essence. Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable, food was delivered quickly, and it was hot and delicious. Its a shame they are not open on Mondays or I would be back for brunch before heading for home.
Lovely food !! Highly recommended. I had this amazing Venison burger!! Delicious
Attentive interested staff. Clean and pleasant surroundings. Lovely meal, good choice on the menu. Pork was so tender. Looking forward to a return visit winter meal when the fire is lit.
I canāt rate the food highly enough, all our dinner choices were delicious as well as the breads to start and desserts! We ordered the lamb, pork belly, burgers, but the beef short rib was the best! I donāt think I have rated a restaurant before, but my husband said that I needed to as he was blown away by the quality, presentation and service. In our mind nothing let this restaurant down. We will be back!
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