Momento Espresso Aotearoa

We chose to dine at Momento while browsing for a Saturday morning brunch spot in Hamilton, and liked its corner location and quirky, spacious appearance. Amongst us we had a special of Panko-Crumbed Chicken Fillet Burger with “Mo-slaw”, curly fries & ailoi; a camembert and chicken croissant; and waffles with berries, chocolate & ice cream. We really enjoyed the chicken fillet burger, particularly the curly fries which were declared to be the best we’d had; just in the cooking properly done so they had the right crispness and seasoning, and a very generous serving too. The waffles were thin and crispy which went well with the deluge of berries. Too often waffles are served in thick blocks but in this style it really worked. There was just enough ice cream and cream to bring the whole plate together. Great taste. The croissant, consumed later, was lovely and fresh with a welcome side of salad and balsamic dressing. The ambience was really comfortable, we were right at home in the booth with the hard wood tables and leather alligator-skin upholstery. Chrome fixtures throughout made it feel modern with a nice reflection of light. All these touches gave the place a feel of a cafe that was “hip” without being “hipster”. Service was friendly and polite, but not intrusive. Small problem in one of the bathrooms, with a broken fixture on the toilet-roll holder, but still the place was very clean and well maintained. If choosing brunch again in Hamilton we would return and make Momento a fave.

Stopped in at Momento today to have a drink with the girls to acknowledge the hard work we have put into our studies thus far. There were some good specials: Corona bucket (x4 bottles) for $24, or a jug of Good George plum cider (about 4 standard sized drinks) and a cheesy pizza for $28. Lots of options for seating, lovely in the sun on a warm day. Decent food and drink, will be visiting again.

We take our kids here regularly now. Gorgeous views and the perfect time distance for my preschoolers to walk without getting tired. The tron rocks we hide and find there are pretty cool too

Be sure to stop here for a bite to eat. The food is gorgeous, the coffee is great and the staff are friendly and welcoming. I was really impressed and found it to be a serendipitous discovery.

Best hot chocolates on campus. Could be cheaper food, but it's good quality.