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Being from Auckland so I'm bound to be critical about an out of town cafe. Perhaps at least NEVER give anything full stars: Allow for even a Ritz quality experience, room for improvement. However after asking for an Americana from the hot little barista girl and getting exactly that, my generally facetious Aucklander ego was left hanging. I sat outside near the amazing bohemian style vege garden that they supply their kitchen with enjoying the excellent americana and ordered fish and chips. What came was what you expect, fish and chips plus a salad made from some of the plants growing right there. The fish was fresh, the chips hand cut and crisp and the batter not semi transparent. You know, fish & chips.
It might have been the beach atmosphere or it could have been the cone I had in the car before, but I had found my place. A place with home crafted beer on tap, friendly staff , great coffee and a menu written in English. Next time I will try a more healthy one of the options they have on their menu or just order something with Brussel sprouts when their plants out the back are harvested.
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Getting sucked into "wedding madness" is very easy when considering your special day. After booking in with a specialised wedding venue, my (now) wife and I decided that it wasn't really us and that we needed to stay true to ourselves. We wanted to get married in a chilled out, homey setting in Waikanae (where my wife grew up) without it costing the earth.
With a intimate guest list of around 60, Long Beach was an obvious choice. With its location right next to the beach (great for photos btw) and a leisurely stroll away from local motels and rentable bachs, it seemed incredibly convenient for allowing attendees to really enjoy the evening without having to drive back home. Planning the proceedings with Kiri from our home in Melbourne (via email/phone) was very easy and a no-fuss matter, even considering the special dietary requirements needed for a handful of our guests.
On the night, Kiri and her team delivered a fantastic, 10/10 experience. The restaurant looked both quaint and rustic with white table clothes, flowers on the tables and the fire roaring in the background. Even though we had brought our own speakers, the sound system was plenty loud enough for a "good boogie". Kiri and her staff looked after all the guests brilliantly with a top class menu, awesome food and alcohol/drinks. All of the guests commented on how great the food was, how friendly, attentive and helpful the staff were throughout the night, and just how much they enjoyed the evening.
All-in-all, I'd highly recommend Long Beach to anyone looking to get back to basics of getting married - where the dining/dancing space, food, music and people are what make or break a wedding. I have nothing but the utmost appreciation for Kiri and her team for helping to give us the most memorable night for my wife, myself and all of ours guests for many years to come.
Great job guys! You rock!!!!
Always my go to after a walk with my friends and our dogs at Waikanae beach! Fantastic outdoor seating area out back, with the option of heated benches if you are feeling cold!
The BEST part about this cafe though is their incredible pizzas!! They are honestly... so good! And to top it off, the service is always lovely and there is one waitress who just loves seeing the dogs, so thats always a highlight :) highly recommend.
Always a treat dinning at Long Beach. Never a complaint. Food alway fresh and hot and tasty. As always had pizza and chips, which did not disappoint!
Nice pleasant corner cafe adjacent to the beach (but no direct view of the beach). Great food well prepared and presented. Good friendly helpful service. Eggs Benedict would be a great addition to the brunch menu but that said the eggs I had were excellent. Highly recommended we will be back
This is the place to be in Waikanae, for breakfast, lunch or dinner or even just coffee! Owned by locals, run by locals, this place feels like the heart and soul of Waikanae beach. All the food is great, coffee is great, beer is great!. See this in the app
Yummy dinner here last night. Cheese board starter was awesome with the mushroom pate being the standout of the night. Staff were hard pressed as only 2 out front with an almost full restaurant. They did an excellent job. Being rushed off their feet yet keeping a smile and taking the time to make sure everyone was looked after.
Love this place and the whole story behind it. They serve the best coffee - Flight - from Wellington. The grow much of their own veg and herbs in the garden at the back of the café. They make all the baked goods in their own bakery and they brew their own beer in the brewery they set up. Love how these youngish people employ 30 people now between their four businesses. City quality food at the beach I reckon. A treat to dine at.
Great food- very gourmet for the price. Tuna, salmon and fresh fish all delicious. Great atmosphere and service. Lucky Waikanae Beach. Love the garden to table idea and edible flowers were gorgeous.
Dinner stop after a long drive homeward bound to Wellington.
The place was humming so we ended up sitting out in the garden which was lovely. The kids explored the kitchen garden while we waited for food.
Pizza's were all devoured and were declared delicious.
Our favorite place to grab a drink and a bite in Waikanae. Best craft beer menu on the coast, awesome pizza (and chili oil omg), and great staff.
Food is amazing always come here when visiting my parents!! One of my favorite places to get pizza!! Fantastic service everyone is always super friendly took my oma out for lunch two weeks ago she's in a wheel chair and they made special arrangements for her and were super helpful!! I have nothing bad to say about this place!!
Great place, delicious vegan options and friendly easy staff.
We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The atmosphere was great - certainly helped by a sunny day and lounging under an umbrella outside in the warmth. Service was efficient, friendly, and fast. Food was delicious. Would recommend - booking would be a good idea as it was really busy.
Cosy and classy place close to the beach. Loved the vibe, the food and the team especially the lass with beautiful eyes that looked after me and my friends, from accommodating us earlier than the reservation to the drink choices. Also, the lad that has done the best Margarita for me. Thanks, guys and see you soon.
Joe & Vanessa Mulholland
+5
Great first time experience at Long Beach Tavern. The service, food & atmosphere were very good. Highly recommended to anyone undecided about going here.
The staff are so friendly and attentive! Out in the garden at night in winter under the heaters was lovely. The food was wonderful. Loved the vibe of this place
Best location in town. I really want your lemons from the tree. They're really big and look juice but I didn't pick them to be honest! I enjoyed my pizza, chips and flat white so much
Very enjoyable late lunch at Long Beach Tavern. It was around 2pm on a Monday yet was still relatively busy when we arrived - a sign that somewhere really is good! My boyfriend had the Piccante pizza, I had eggs on toast with herbed mushrooms and we shared some of the twice-cooked chips. All food was well presented and tasty, I’d happily return here when I am next out in Waikanae and would certainly recommend giving it a visit if you haven’t already!
Absolutely divine food. A couple of vegan options including a vegan dessert. The cocktails were the real stars of the show. Service was excellent, I highly recommend
Every time I go the food is always incredible. My personal fav is defo the Buffalo magarita it is incredible. The twice cooked fries are supreme. The iced chocolates are humongous and delicious. All of the pizzas are amazing. Good for dine in and takeout, but they sadly don't deliver yet. Sometimes, the service isn't quite on point, but to be fair, it's only usually a long wait when it's super busy.
Even though there was only two vegan Main options (that my partner and I shared), Both were amazing!! and I definetly could have eaten twice over.
I forgot to take photos, but here's an already devoured pizza 🤗.
(Actually we came back and ate it all again and I took photos).
Thanks team!
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