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The Cafe At Harrisons
93/100 (238 ratings)
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"This is one of my favourite places for a brunch. The environment is simply gorgeous. Nice coffee and great staff. Wonderful experience. Will..."
G R (Jack)
"This mōrena I traveled out to #thecafeatharrisons for some breakfast. It has changed a lot from when I was here a few years ago, but the service..."
Pete Armstrong
"Everything is lovely. Its a nice bike ride from Paraparaumu, the supply a great bike rack. I can sit and have whatever with my bike insight...."
Pauline Scott
"Certainly a new favorite place to eat. The atmosphere is so calm &..."
Joe & Vanessa Mulholland
"Great meal and good weather. Was my friend for her Birthday..."
Anne Thomson
"Absolutely 💯. Great place to go for a wander beautiful plants. Nice gift shop great coffee ☕️. Delicious..."
Katie Land
"Lovely garden setting with delicious food and great coffee. There was a bit of a wait for the food, but staff were very apologetic and friendly. ..."
Melanie D
"Great little cafe. You can check out the garden center as..."
Gary Holmes
"Harrison's is a garden centre with a cafe. I recommend the cafe, food and coffee is excellent. We live about 300 metres away and it's a great spot..."
Roger Currier
"Always a great place. Good food and great selection. Love the atmosphere. Toilets on site. And when finished with coffee, a stroll through the..."
Vaughan Fleischer
Olde Beach Bakery
86/100 (1382 ratings)
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"I’m actually obsessed with this place. Amazing and friendly staff, wide variety of sweet and savory treats, and tasty coffees accompanied by a..."
Holly Simone Galvin
"I love love love your bakery! The breads give me a sense of home in Germany! Good bread (through the eyes of a german) is a rarity here in New..."
Katrin Ws
"Love this bakery . Fabulous cakes which not only look amazing but taste amazing as well . And what wonderful staff, so helpful . When we found out..."
Jane Browne
"Amazing bakery! Understated and rustic, but the food was superb without being pretentious! Was recommended from someone we knew in Wellington and we..."
Dara Olson
"Everything about this bakery is awesome!! Staff, bread... location, outdoor seating, herbs.... go there you won't be..."
Marydeane Paranihi
"Great coffee and patisseries, and friendly..."
Joan Samuela
"I jusy had the best danish I have ever eaten. In my whole..."
Matt Rowe
"Worth the trip from Wellington City. Amazing Scones && Baked..."
Catherine Hepburn
"brioche, almond crossaints, coffee. the best danishes and my husband loves the chicken pies. and holy crap the cheese scones. i had one every day i..."
Emma Matthews
"Amazing food, plus amazing service! Such a good find at 7.30am in the holidays...."
Anna Ball
"Love your food! Very friendly service always! Love the sandpit for the kids..."
Racheal Manuta
"Awesm coffee and fantastic pastries ! The barista is always smiling and service is..."
Paul Parry
"Ace! Open early, yuss! Hot stuff, good coffee nice folks, thanks..."
Graham Hall
"Great pastry and pies, spoilt for..."
Deantha Deanne Padayachee
"Grabbed lunch on the go on Sat 31 August, and ate down at the beach. An extraordinary range of awesome food choices, and a very cool vibe. The place..."
Christine Muckersie
"Love this place! Super cute vibe, staff are always friendly and the food is AMAZING! Had both sweet and savoury from here, no complaints. Highly..."
Isabella
"Everyone in town knows about this bakery and raves about it. The pastries, cakes and pie are so delicious and cute. Theres plenty of space out the..."
Postcards From Peta
"We come here whenever we're up at the bach because it's literally around the corner. Been many, many times. Excellent baked goodies, super friendly..."
The Food Snob
"I've been in a few times and bought a pie. My favourite is the chicken and bacon which just has big chunks of chicken, decent bits of bacon, enough..."
Griffyn
"This bakery is fantastic, a real hidden gem. I was first taken here a couple of months ago by some work colleagues while driving to a meeting in..."
Sean P E Fleming
"Any time I'm up Waikanae for work i always try to stop by this place. The cakes are great and fresh, the pies are tasty and honest, the coffee is..."
Richard
"I regularly get coffee and goodies here - good friendly service..."
Jill
"A little gem hidden away at Waikanae Beach. Too much choice in delicious cakes, bread, croissants etc. The croissants were the nicest we've had..."
Jane
"Stopped in this morning on trip to Harrisons Garden World. Awesome pies - tried the Cheese & Mince - baked to perfection and coffee. Have to say the..."
Eelman Records TM New Zealand
"Chill place, great food. Always come here at the start of road trips up north thanks to SH1 being near. Looking forward to coming..."
Legacy1Legacy2
"Have been to Olde Bakery twice now, once to pick up some things to share with my boyfriend and his family, and another time very recently for coffee..."
Tessa Karle
"I love this place. Waikanae's best kept secret. The food is amazing (my favourite is the French Toast, it's truly next level), the coffee is..."
Dave Bell
"Just a really great, casual, relaxed, local spot for a coffee and maybe something sweet or savory...."
matthew gibbons
"Just popped in 15 minutes or so ago. I just moved here recently on the street over and omg delicious steak & cheese pie and donut! I've taken on the..."
Imogen Hernandez
"The most fantastic bakery!! Delicious pies, pastries, breads and sandwiches. Love the almond croissant and brown sugar fennel seed scrolls. Steak and..."
Ainsley H
"Great food. Beautiful staff. Very cool..."
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"Wonderful food, good coffee and very popular - small garden sitting out area, but no toilet facilities..."
Hugh Wolfensohn
"Some vegan options available. There could have been a little more choice though! As there was only 1 or 2 options. (Everything else looked very yummy..."
Emily-Sian Hislop
"There's a reason there always seems to be a line and they sell out quickly. Their pies are heaven and you'll dream about the donuts! I love that I..."
Chenoa Valerie
"Probably the best looking food I've seen in a bakery in years. Got myself a steak and cheese pie, it was probably one of the nicest pies I've ever..."
Rhys “Justice” Walsh
"Good shop, really nice pie and food options, but really stings the pocket, I know everything is getting more expensive, but I just think a little..."
Nathan Shugg
"Open on a Sunday morning with fresh coffee, oat milk even, fresh bread and pastries, even a few vegan options. Friendly fast service. Thanks guys,..."
Charlotte Donovan
"March2021: Back again.. Omgoshh, brought an out-of-towner here for a treat.. 😜😍 This time, coffee, beer&brisket pie, and lemon merange tart and..."
J B
"Great wee bakery. Very busy and I could see why, my brisket and beer pie was delicious. Highly..."
M Valle
"Fantastic bakery of traditional breads, pastries and pies. Make fab sandwiches, and they serve RICH COFFEE ROASTERS coffee, and it's amazing, best in..."
Steve Brown
"Such fabulous food. The pastries are so flakey and delicious. The cheese scones are amazing. It's well worth any wait. The service is quick but..."
Clare Fraser
Relish Cafe
85/100 (860 ratings)
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"Such a cute cafe! Friendly staff and a cozy welcoming atmosphere :)I ordered a White Chocolate Almond Milk Mocha (out of curiousity, sounded..."
Octagon Pie
"Awesome little cafe, super friendly and generous hosts - the lemon custard squares are the best we've tasted, and they are my favorite!   We'll be..."
Steven Finlay
"Amazing little funky cafe with fantastic coffee and a great range of food!Under New Management but still the same as it has been for the last 16..."
Damien J Adams
"This is our favourite. Really friendly and helpful staff. Stopped there countless times and everything we've had we've loved - especially their liver..."
Robina Broughton
"Amazing cakes and fantastic service.Was in a hurry but they saved my day from being miserable with their quick service and amazing plum..."
Iona Collins
"Called into Relish Café on way to Auckland, had a friend who enjoyed the coffee and said try a quaint quality café, loved the old house ambience,..."
Karen
"Kedgeree is my favorite meal here. Slices are yummy and the staff are very..."
Mary T-soon
"This is one of the best cafes on the coast and one of my personal favourites. I take many of my clients to Relish for the simple reason that the food..."
Nicolette Veltman
"Love it here - this place has something very special! The garden is a delight, especially with the little pots of flowers and succulents. The food..."
Charlotte Hinksman
"Relish Cafe is a cafe I would highly recommend. We live nearby and often call in (probably at least once a fortnight for a minimum of coffee and..."
Christine Lally
"This cafe is our go-to alternative when we need a change from Waikanae Beach. The owners are lovely and down to earth and the food is fantastic. The..."
Lisa D
"Highly recommended for the fantastic food and friendly service. Love those vanilla slices, superb. We are lucky to live near by but its..."
Caroline Elliott
"Lovely ambiance and great food. Great smiles for the customers...even late into the afternoon. A well-deserved favourite place to..."
Jo Murphy
"Best and busiest cafe on the coast. All food is made on site. It all looks wonderful. The staff are friendly and professional. Good inside outside..."
Kevin Sheppard
"My husband and myself have been to all the cafe's in the waikanae tehoro otaki.We would highly recommend the Relish cafe,with their food,1st..."
Rose Demenech
"Today, I visited #relishcafe at Waikanae. Why haven't I been here before ..... It's such a lovely place. I can see by all the awards, reserved..."
Pete Armstrong
"Relish Cafe and Catering catered for our year end work lunch. The variety, quality, presentation and taste were all excellent. Will absolutely be..."
Mike Davis
"I was very impressed with everything at this cafe. The staff were very accommodating and friendly, even though it was a busy day, being Father's..."
Tom Cat
"Wow what a fabulous day my family & friends had here recently celebrating an engagement, sitting outside in the sun having a fabulous lunch. My..."
Linda Ginnane
"This is a really classy cafe very close to the main road through Waikanae. There is cosy seating, both inside and outside (in a beautiful garden). ..."
Marg Pearce
"Excellent food and service. You can clearly see the owener's efforts in customer satisfaction. The interior is very homely and clean, though it can..."
Alun McCarthy
"Very tasty food. Lots of menu and cabinet options - with eggs always perfectly cooked and authentic maple syrup for your French toast. Highly..."
Claire Carmichael
"Gorgeous little cafe. Loved having a coffee in the garden. The birds were very..."
Elliot Wilks
"Excellent Food, Top notch service and very warm welcome from Ian and the team. ( Janine, Kaytee, Donna, Paul, Nikau and Ash) Keep up the fabulous..."
Caroline Sundgren
"We found this to be a pretty little cafe. Comfortable seating with indoor or outdoor options. The service was friendly with a cheerful thank you from..."
Janthia Berry
The Front Room Coastal Eatery
81/100 (571 ratings)
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"Went in for brunch with my partner the other weekend, and I have to say well worth the trip!We had the Turkish eggs and the Works (big..."
Donna Field
"One of my favorite places to go in Waikanae. Great food, especially their baking! Great coffee, great service!Outdoor eating area and dog..."
Karin
"Wow.  Just wow.   We've been to The Front Room today for a client lunch and I have to admit ... I had to DRAG my heels back to Wellington..."
Anna Garland
"Been here a couple of times with friends and family and have enjoyed it every time. They do a good breakfast and the coffee is always good. Yummy..."
Karin Reid
"We took our adult children for dinner on a Monday night. We were pleasantly surprised that Monday is a BYO so we took our own wine.The..."
Helen Beckley
"My wife and I had a fantastic meal, Pork belly and squid starters and duck and fish mains - all we thoroughly enjoyed. Service as great plus the..."
Craig Street
"We've been here several times. From the first day, the staff was friendly. Only on our last visit with a male staff who served us didn't..."
Poppy
"We have visited The Front Room restaurant many times over the years and it has been consistently excellent. Its current menu (summer 2013) is the..."
Bob Smith
"Another lovely night out at The Front Room, our favourite Kapiti restaurant. Great service and ambience, excellent wine list, always welcoming, and..."
Elizabeth Kerr
"Front Room is one of our favourites being Waikanae locals; although we visited it regularly before we moved out here. It's a real treat. The staff..."
Charlotte Hinksman
"Front Room is our cafe of choice at Waikanae Beach (and there are plenty of high quality cafes to choose from). The staff are friendly, the coffee..."
Sarah
"Of the 3 restaurants at Waikanae Beach, this is our favorite and we come here for breakfast or lunch most weekends. The staff is attentive and..."
Lisa D
"Brunch this morning and had excellent food, wonderful service, brioche to die for. the coffee is great too. Highly..."
Nancy King
"I was with a group of 24 (aged from 6 to 90) for Dinner at the Front Room on Saturday 11/12/2010. There was pre dinner drinks outside and then a set..."
Titaniam
"Our first visit to The Front room. Thoroughly enjoyed the delicious food. Felt negative before going thinking we would be hungry so ordered an..."
Margaret Southon
"Always very pleasant though the menu never changes. Nearly as good as Angels Eaterie, better than Rumours. Best when the owners are..."
Evelyn Page
"Lovely food, lovely staff. Waffles could have done with slightly more (berry and syrup) topping. Lots of options on the menu that appealed so we'll..."
Alys R
"The salt and pepper calamari was phenomenal. So tender and cooked beautifully, and the combination of the sweetness and sourness of the pineapple and..."
Brendan “K” Knight
"Good coffee ☕️ and local food. Have eaten here a few times and the food and location is excellent. The staff are very helpful and forward..."
Graeme Wooller
"Really good coffee! Pleasant staff. Counter food was very limited - approx 5 choices but only one spinach and olive scroll left at 10.30. New owners..."
Kathy C
"Lovely restaurant, can eat inside or out. Great food, excellent service. We were there Labour weekend, so was very busy but the staff were great and..."
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"We had a fabulous lunch at The Front Room on Saturday. Tried the Sweet Potato Rosti and it was wow, loved it. That dish is now my new favourite. Also..."
Diane Elvines
"I visited The Front Room on a trip up north to visit family. We decided to go for dinner and we’re not disappointed by the lovely service, the menu..."
Maggie Hislop
"April2022 went to the back of the Front Room. Went for afternoon snacks with friends and a dog. All welcomed. Was surprised with what came out on..."
J B
"Loved the coffee. Such a great find! We stumbled upon it. The staff was super friendly. I loved the..."
jennifer breckon
"Loved the coffee. Such a great find! We stumbled upon it. The staff was super friendly. I loved the..."
jennifer breckon
"Loved the crispers and the Salt n Pepper Calamari. Great gluten free options. The atmosphere was good too. Will be going back..."
Kairaku Waeldreor
"Beautiful courtyard for our brunch. Food was excellent and service was great. We were there early on a sunny midweek morning - this place can get..."
Len 'n Linda Fisher
"Had the calamari and wife had the Bao buns, delicious. Coffee was ok, but so delicious and an awesome outdoor seating area...."
Dave McKelvey
"Excellent coffee and pleasant service, coffee did take a good 10 minutes to come but they were getting busy. ( Sunday morning around..."
Margaret Laing
"Went on a very busy Mother's Day, staff were super friendly and accommodating. The fish n chips were..."
Joanne Cattermole
"Great service with attentive staff. The lovely flat white and delicious date scone were exactly what I wanted. Thanks The Front..."
Tony Parkinson
Joe & Joy Eatery
80/100 (274 ratings)
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"I like this cafe and always gravitate to it when I am in Waikanae.  I love their steak and mushroom pies and great coffee. Reasonable and always get..."
Jennie Gutry
"I purchased a chocolate cake for a friend’s birthday party late November…. It was absolutely amazing and everyone commented how delicious it was...."
Danielle Freeland
"I'm usually in once or twice a week to Joe and Joy, not only because the food is super yummy the staff are also a big drawcard, they are superb. The..."
Carole Dew
"This morning's kai comes courtesy of #joeandjoy café in Waikanae. It's been a while since I was last here, in the middle of COVID-19 NZ, but not..."
Pete Armstrong
"Really great food, there's always a selection of naughty treats and it's reasonably priced too. But the best thing is the pies - they are awesome!..."
Dan Foster
"Young, enthusiastic and kind staff. The eatery is well maintained, modern, trendy and clean. The colour selection of the walls is calming and I..."
Rozanne Pelser
"Thank you for the amazing birthday cake. The most delicious cake I have tasted. Great service even when things get mixed up. Customer service is..."
Kevin and Wendy Bryant
"I love this little cafe. I am visiting from USA and came across this little gem and have spent most days popping in for breakfast, their coffees and..."
Jacky Flowers
"This is quite rightly a very popular cafe. Lovely food. However when I asked for a pot of water with my tea I was brought the tiniest egg cup sized..."
Robin Bright
"Came for the hot chocolate competition entry which is the hot chocolate inside a donut. What isn’t there not to..."
Bruce Wilson
"We had hamburgers and chips there today and it was AMAZING!! The chips were crunchy thick cuts, best we've ever eaten and the burgers were juicy and..."
T S
"What a stunning little place to have a lovely meal or a quick treat. My little girl and I really enjoyed our carrot cake and cheese scone. What a..."
Cinzia Tarazza
"Very popular and deservedly so - cakes and pastries are excellent, as are the bagels, sandwiches and pies, and the service is friendly and..."
Hugh Wolfensohn
"Interesting entry into the hot chocolate competition. I think I might be in a sugar coma for the rest of the day...."
Kimberley Govenlock
"Amazing food and staff :) my new go to cafe..."
Karl Wootton
"Had a tea and lovely chocolate fudge cake staff were friendly and helpful. Got my cake straight away and then had a wait for my tea. I saw after a..."
Graham Lewis
"Lovely setting with outside courtyard seating. Doughnuts were amazing, I also had a pie and coffee which were great. I must admit I don't feel the..."
Karyn Brown
Olive Grove
74/100 (324 ratings)
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"This has to be my favourite cafe in Waikanae, every dish I’ve had off the menu if delicious and the cabinet food is tasty and offers a great..."
Jocelyn Harvey
"You are welcomed here by friendly staff, who really care about your dining/drinking experience. They will happily serve you their free trade coffee..."
Jo Murphy
"In my opion I feel that there must be sour grapes upon the bad reveiws for this cafe...I have visted this cafe twice in the last few weeks and..."
Julie Phillips
"Loved it here myself. As others have said, wonderful friendly staff - all strength to them. Tasty food and enough of it to feel fed. Great paintings..."
Ange Hartshorne
"Whenever I drive up to Kapiti Coast, I can't resist stopping at the Olive Grove Cafe, Waikanae. You know how everyone has their favourite spots to..."
Amanda Frost
"I have been to the Olive Grove many many times and have never been disappointed. The service is great (the staff have great customer service skills)..."
Big A
"I to have eaten at the olive grove cafe and have found the food to be very yummy and well priced, as for the staff I have never seen them to be..."
Nomis
"Cute little cafe we stumbled into after not seeing anything for miles on our drive down to Wellington. I had elderberry tea and potato wedges and..."
Jen Casey
"Wow, what an awesome Café 👌. I'm so glad I called in this mōrena for breakfast. Service was excellent, kai was even better, and the kāwhe,..."
Pete Armstrong
"Cafe was great. Had a cheese scone and coffee and both were excellent. Staff very..."
Rodney Elliott
"Very pleasant visit. Good coffee good cheese scones... not yet a ten but getting there. Will call..."
Sydney Mepham
"Great coffee, food and service. Value for money....."
Kake Maoate
"Lovely eggs bene. Great coffee ☕ Nice spacious..."
Lynda Goulden
"An amazing breakfast and very good coffee. Brilliant service from friendly staff. A must visit in..."
Robert Murphy
"The original Waikanae Cafe with great savouries and cakes at affordable prices. The latte is good but takes a while, so sit down and relax. Can..."
Graeme Wooller
"The place is super spacious and has really comfortable chairs. I had an afghan and strawberry milkshake and oh my word, the afghan is a generous size..."
Te Miria Emery-Rota
"Called into Olive Grove Cafe around 1.15pm today and found an appealing array of options available for us to select from. The operator was learning..."
Helen Mitchinson