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Sabio Cafe & Coffee Roastery
86/100 (246 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
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Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Healthy
Cafe
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Healthy
Café
Gift Cards Available
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Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Cheap Eats
"Real nice experience have nothing but praise for this place. Great food, great coffee and great staff. Bonus points as we brought our dog there. They..."
Calvin Morgan
"The first thing we noticed was there was lovely music and that was at 7.30am. That music just never intruded on our conversation either. The coffee..."
Josephine Weaver
"This is one café that is raising the standard in café cuisine. Highly recommend. The kai is awesome and staff were friendly and warm. Top marks..."
Russell Smith
"This has been a go to place for for sometime now for a friend & I then with others..but have only lately tried the board menu meals. The two so far..."
Yvonne Rahui
"Kia Ora, first timer here on a Sat mid morning (Dec 22) Best omelette in Whangarei!, very good quality establishment placed down a semi..."
Matiu Matiu
"I had the smoked salmon eggs benedict and hot chocolate, was yum! Runny egg, fresh tasting smoked salmon, which wasn't half cooked under the eggs...."
Mika Money
"Excellent place to have coffee and food. Great service and..."
Neville Mark
"As a Coeliac I always ask for gluten free options. I ordered the creamy mushrooms on gluten free bread and it was absolutely delicious. The chef came..."
Deena Kirk
"Went in here for lunch for the first time. What a great service from Jeena & Ani. All of the staff was amazing but these were just outstanding. Ani,..."
Damini Verma
"Nice and quiet. Food and coffee great. Staff very..."
bev fazakerley
"Best coffee in Whangarei. Well priced, small flat whites (strong 2 shots as they should be if you're a picky x wellingtonian like me 😅), lovely..."
Marie Swanson
"We continue to use Sabio for our weekly catchup. It's great to see that they have their service into a great rhythm now and despite being very busy..."
Mal Snaize
"First class coffee, awesome cabinet food and a great experience all round. I visit here every time I'm in town. My dear friend and colleague Mary..."
Aleki Bon
"This is a popular, and a pleasant find. Clean, modern spacious with an appropriate fitout. A great food selection. Buy your freshly ground coffee..."
Bob L
"Called in for brunch with our little family. Was super impressed by the lady taking our order - she was very attentive to allergies and happy to..."
Miriam Burgess
"Best coffee. Cabinet food limited. Overall a great..."
Ian Meldrum
"Love the food and coffee here. Great staff and..."
Craig Watson
"Never had a coffee there(yet), but boy the food n atmosphere is..."
Ray Salisbury
Mean's Vietnamese Cafe
85/100 (986 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vietnamese
Asian
Asian
Vietnamese
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Chili
Mussels
Pho
Fried rice
Pork
Noodle
Beef
Salad
Asian
Vietnamese
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Good food, friendly service, and reasonably priced. This place is an authentic Vietnamese restaurant with fresh ingredient. I highly recommend this..."
Makoto Takaoka
"Had the pan-fried spicy lamb with rice, and it was superb. Portion was filling and the accompanying clear soup was flavourful. Place was rather..."
ZY
"Absolutely delicious food and excellent, friendly service! Came here last night as I was here for work. Highly recommend it for those visiting..."
Renee Ji
"We found this restaurant after a tired trip. The service was good. We ordered smoked salmon summer roll and chilli mussel for starter, they were..."
張白毛
"The staff were very professional, helpful and kind. Awsome. The food I really enjoyed also was cooked perfectly. Nice..."
Fabiano Moziah
"Solid option with a broad menu for Vietnamese in Whangarei. We’ve been traveling for some time and hadn’t seen Vietnamese on in the last year, so..."
Carli McKinney
"We have been a few times to this restaurant. Food is delicious and fresh. Sometimes food can take a while to arrive at your table, but it is worth..."
tracy nagel
"Full house on both visits over 2 weeks, this speaks for itself. Servings of food, on each visit, for different items were generous, piping hot and..."
Yew Meng Thong
"I was really looking forward to having some pho on a rainy winter day. It was less full than I've usually seen it in here, but didn't see anyone..."
Jesse Card
"We visited Mean's on a cold Sunday evening. The restaurant is small but it wasn't warm and a lot of the menu dishes are cold salad-like items. ..."
Kim Baker
"Never thought I'd have good Vietnamese food in Hamilton. The dishes looked and tasted fresh! It held its own character and had its own influence in..."
Odyssey L
"Good food probably one of the best vietnamese restaurant in whangarei. Staffs are very friendly as..."
Lenva Tyson
"Quick serving, friendly staff and tasty food! Preferred vermicelli noodles than the pho. Would have liked larger portions given the..."
MH
Nectar
85/100 (758 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
New Zealand
Cafe
Cafe
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Nachos
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Salad
Salmon
Sit down
New Zealand
Café
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"I feel a bit mean giving the restaurant four stars but points had to come off. The food, service and atmosphere was really good. Professor McFussy..."
Peter Koens
"Nice view & morning sun. I got the mushrooms on toast but the breakfast bagel from the cabinet is actually better for the price. Nice to see some..."
Logan Rasmussen
"The Waffles are the definition of amazing. Hats off to the chef Sammy i would 100% recommend 👌 coming to nectar. Service we also..."
Shock1 HFK GKO
"As you can see, I demolished my plate and smoothie! Ordered the energy smoothie 😋👌 ka pai! Ordered the nectar big breakfast, definitely does..."
Saige Mamanu
"First time here with my Mum and Sister. Will differently be back ,food was amazing.. Great food and customer..."
Selena Walding
"My kind of cafe.. eclectic, with good wholesome food, excellent espresso for the ‘real coffee lover’ and impeccable service!! If you are visiting..."
Shannon Hunt
"Great service, so efficient and the food came quick. Nice sunny spot to relax and enjoy a Sunday brunch thank..."
Soo Woo
"Nice surroundings..good prices,nice..."
henry harrison
"Went here for the first time today and it was a wonderful experience. The girl who took our orders and served us was great, friendly and nothing..."
Suzanne Woodward
"Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. Amazing food. Will be back. Recommended..."
Ashaa Mirus
"Lovely cafe with really lovely, friendly and diligent waiting staff. Pity I didn't take pics of our breakfast Sunday morning, but nonetheless,..."
Jax Jax
"Went today for brunch with 10 of us in our family. There was only one staff member out front and one is the kitchen but we still received awesome..."
Annelise Hetet
"Best "brunch" we have ever had after travelling down from Whananaki Holiday Park and on the way to Auckland. Everyone really enjoyed the food and the..."
Graeme Hetet
"I have recently been diagnosed with food allergies and are still figuring out what I can eat where. The staff here were very helpful and supportive..."
Jan In Die Boontjierank
"Absolutely fantastic service, great menu. Has some nice vegan choices & gf. Really nice & spacious dining area. Coffee was on point & I would..."
Happiness Noall
Grind Cafe
85/100 (190 ratings)
Restaurants
European
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
"First time here today and was really glad we went. Ordered an ornate sausage roll and was pleasantly surprised when it came to the table with a green..."
Cheryl
"Delicious Indian fusion food presented so nicely! The interior is very cool too and they have excellent service. Definitely recommend when you’re..."
Catherine Turner
"Unexpected combinations of foods and flavors, surprisingly good. Chef has a great imagination, presentation and service very good. Don't expect..."
Rod Obeirne
"New restaurant that has opened up a few weeks ago in whangarei. Indian fusion food. Absolutely amazing. The atmosphere is really nice (something..."
Jemma Grace
"The coffee was nice. I didn't eat, but the food for sale looked good. It feels spacious and comfortable. Friendly..."
Lyn Williams
"If you want to meet a client for a coffee having your laptop and other documents open, or meet a friend on the way then this is the place. Friendly..."
Shashi Kariyawasam
"Excellent coffee. Mojo. Great pastries and croissants. When food is good it's very good. The grind bene is the best in town. Service is very good..."
BillyEmma Stewart
"First time here, went on a Saturday night. Service was excellent and so was the food. Top marks for presentation. Good value for money. Definitely..."
Sharon Hardy
"Excellent service. Great coffee. Good place to watch traffic and people. Yummy..."
Michele J
"Very good coffee and muffins also has a great lady Chef top flat White bravo keep up the great..."
Adrian Mansell
"The coffee here is amazing. Service very efficient. Definitely would go back..."
ashnoor kaur
"Great fresh food. Good place for getting food if you have..."
Lorna Brown
Bright Cafe Restaurant
85/100 (102 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
New Zealand
European
New Zealand
Cafe
Healthy
Healthy
Cafe
European
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Café
Café
Healthy
European
New Zealand
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Reservations
Street Parking
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"My husband picked up a Grab one deal for a seafood platter at Bright Cafe. It was a great introduction to this cafe as we did not know they were open..."
R A
"Tomato juice was good despite coming from a carton. Seafood was fresh, well presented and cooked just right. We got a deal on grabone for $45 which..."
Kah
"Purchased a GrabOne voucher and immediately used it upon calling them up to ask if we could use it immediately. Excellent service. Great menu and..."
Santiara van Rijswijk
"Great service, I'm here for coffee, occasional eggs on toast avocado on the side, sometimes, a slither of bacon, everyone and then, as a treat. These..."
Fats White
"Enjoyed a lovely brunch there today. Staff were very nice and meals were very good! Nice selection of vegetarian meals. Will certainly return to try..."
Amy Samson
"Went here for dinner. Great service and the Duck was delicious! Will definitely be back, looking forward to trying the pork belly next time..."
Stacey D
"Delicious, well presented breakfast meals!! Best coffee I’ve had in a LONG time!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Awesome..."
Kalee Mangu
"Excellent food and service. Yes dinner is a bit pricey and portion sizes are small, but the food tastes amazing and its extremely well..."
Ashley Mccarthy
"Best breakfast we have had in a very long time. Lovely owners and such a clean,warm and friendly..."
Patricia Koegh
"DELICIOUS food, I'm vegetarian and they didn't disappoint. Very friendly staff, will definitely go..."
Tracy Cartwright
"Good brunch food. Good price. Loved the eggs benedict and pancakes...."
Lucas Coelho
"Really good food and good prices too. Highly recommend this..."
Elizabeth Rogerson
"One of the best well cooked meals we have had. A pleasent Surprise..."
David Tattersall
"Great value, great service,, everyone enjoyed their food, worth a..."
Carol Belcher
Riverside Cafe
83/100 (1113 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
European
New Zealand
European
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Sandwiches
Fish & chips
Burger
Omelette
Club Sandwich
Cakes
Lamb
Pancakes
Fish
Paninis
Salad
Sit down
Café
European
New Zealand
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Awesome food, fantastic service even though the cafe was short staffed the day we visited. There was a bit of a wait, but for food as good as ours..."
Brendon Morris
"Super tasty lunch. My first lime milkshake in four years. Staff were amazing, v.friendly and couldn't be more helpful. Julie in particular had just..."
Dave Beer
"Absolutely great cafe. Staff were great sorting a bigger table for us. The food came out really quickly even though they were busy and it was..."
Janine Walker
"The lunch was a reasonable price and Cooked perfectly. Service from Staff was..."
Mere Reweti
"Great place to stop along the marina to enjoy a great meal, coffee and to watch the world pass by. Fantastic meals, very generous servings. Loved the..."
Dianne Miller
"Love the setting and vibe,, very relaxed cafe on riverside. Great to people watch and just enjoy the view, also had a busker playing music at the..."
Celia Chan
"Very sweet server lady. She was flexible and very positive about our order. Food was quite nice and of good quality- pricing not too bad at all...."
Isabella Madamba
"Chef specials chicken is super yummmy!! Highly..."
Jing Su
"Very yummy food 😋. Awesome indoor and outdoor seating areas to eat, chat and enjoy the Town Basin area. Lovely staff. Good place to kick back and..."
Barry Hudson
"10/10 friendly staff. Had breakfast here this morning and it was such a nice welcoming vibe, thankyou! Food was nice and iced coffee was delicious...."
Zarn Ellis
"Great service, good choice of food on menu and cabinet food. Seating inside and outside under cover. I'd definitely..."
Daphne Keller
"Beautiful cheesecake. Great service. Waffle stack and decaf latte were..."
Melissa Wendt
"Partner said surprise him so I ordered us a lovely chicken quinoa salad...And we loved it. Charlie loved people watching. He loved being here with..."
Charlie Bliss
"Riverside cafe remind me of being in Europe with the outdoor area. Service was great. Food was average missing seasoning. Needs music or..."
Latoya hector
"Great food! (I’ve got the special seafood pasta) The fastest coffee! Friendly..."
Nicolle Delaroza
"Have been here a couple of times in the last month. Once just for coffee the second time also included lunch. The food was reasonably priced and..."
Simon Doubroff
Shiraz Haveli Indian Restaurant
83/100 (957 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Indian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Curry
Prawns
Lamb
Beef
Sit down
Indian
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Buffet
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Food was yum & generous amounts. Very well attended by very helpful & professional staff. Also noticed they were careful to clean used tables &..."
Jackie Andrews
"Friendly and welcoming. Plates came out warm, food came out quickly, was hot and delicious! Excellent service and the kids say the food was yum! So..."
Haley Chanel
"Best butter chicken in NZ in my opinion. Travel all the way up from Auckland to eat at this place. Good..."
Luke Wynyard
"Always a great food & atmosphere ... always service with a smile... would recommend to anyone... thanks jaz &..."
Lesley Parkin
"I love the service��� The atmosphere is always pleasant .you don't hear any kitchen noise.always clean. Saving the best for last.....Oh!..."
Ren Haskell
"Excellent Indian restaurant, reasonable priced quality Indian great service and can cater well for coeliac'..."
Steve Haywood
"Best food ever, You guys rock, Delicious, Love your methi chicken. Good..."
Jaspreet Chahal
"Really enjoyed my Lunch.Very friendly staff .Definitely coming again with my big..."
Mohammed Fahim
"Thankyou for the yummy hot chicken tikka masala I just had...."
Simrun Gurung
"Super yummy Indian food, very friendly..."
Eleena Grant-Jones
"I always enjoy the food, service and atmosphere at..."
Evelyn Harris
"Best Indian restaurant I have ever been to. It just tastes better here, must be how they prepare it. Real Indian herbs and spices. If you like it hot..."
Nicholas J Stevenson
"Had a special order made and was awesome Thanks guys..."
Rohit Kumar
"Been a few times now can not fault.....Be great if they had a goat dish..."
Ryan Bell
"Best food and great ambience if for dine in for indian food. The dinner was amazing and up to the standards. Staff is friendly and restaraunt offers..."
Apoorva Jamba
"Went for the buffet tonight 05/11/23. Absolutely amazing service, bottomless food and great atmosphere. The owner came and chatted with us and said..."
Darrian Wilkin
"The Sunday buffet is brilliant. Great variety for only $27. The chickpea curry and the lentils were amazing. Great customer service and friendly..."
Yaiza Sanchez Oliva
"We were traveling to Whangarei and needed something to eat around 9 pm. Everywhere we saw was closed but this place was open and we were so glad it..."
Allyson Hughes
"Good food but inconsistent service. I had a few meals at Shiraz Haveli Indian restaurant, mainly because the first visit’s experience was a..."
Shirish Paranjape
"A very pleasant evening. Food was absolutely fab as were the staff. The spicy onion Bhaji was the best we have ever had. The chilli chicken was..."
Pat Pearl
"I dined at Shiraz , and I must say, their Chole Bhature is an absolute delight! The combination of fluffy bhaturas and flavorful chole left my taste..."
Michelle Peter
"The Sunday buffet at Shiraz Whangārei was amazing. There were so many options to choose from. Really good value for the money too. Will definitely..."
Zubair Ahmed
"I have been visiting shiraj for very long time and always received top notch service, absolutely amazingly delicious food every time highly recommend..."
Mandip Bedi
"Great place for a meal and meet up with friends. Very helpful cheerful service. A really good dining experience. The food was delicious..."
Mel Millar
"We really enjoyed our meal - delicious Indian cuisine. Thankyou Jaz and the team for hosting the Dignity Freedom Network..."
john wordsworth
"The lady who Served us was polite the food cam out fast and hot we came in for lunch the pirce was just over $60 for 3 ppl which is good in my..."
rock hard
"Always the best service by lovee Thank you so much for your service lovee you are wonderfull, keep up the awesome..."
sayareddy musku
"Yum dinner . Fish Tikka was excellent entree. Two lamb mains( korma and kola puri) winners but the star of the night : prawn..."
Shelley Motu'apuaka
"We loved the buffet dinner on Sunday night. So many choices a day everything tasted..."
Richard Shrubshall
Amici Italian Cafe And Restaurant
82/100 (1760 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Fast Food
Pizza
Italian
Wine Bar
Pizza
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Cafe
Seafood
Italian
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Carbonara
Salad
Calamari
Lamb
Risotto
Pesto
Mussels
Fish
Calamares
Pork
Prawns
Tiramisu
Lasagne
Pasta
Sit down
Wine Bar
Seafood
Pizza
Italian
European
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Live Music
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Seating
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Wow! Absolutely amazing food, one of the best meals we’ve had in New Zealand whilst on our travels. Great service & really friendly staff. Lovely..."
Izzy Wattam
"We ate here at lunch and had a nice meal. The lasagna nice flavor but was a little dry. Next time, I will ask for a side of marinara sauce to put..."
Mark
"I was a little worried going to an Italian restaurant and finding something to fit in with my diet but was absolutely blown away by their salmon..."
Rea Symons
"Nice atmosphere. It's also my first time to see a pizza can be cooked in a pocket, just like a pita. What's more, the squid in the Lemon Pepper..."
Neil Wang
"Took the family out last night and had a terrific meal. We had the steak, pizzas, and a pasta dish. The meals were delicious, well prepared and..."
David Robinson
"Great food like always. We had the garlic bread as a shared starter and tortellini & lasagna afterwards. 👍🏻 Also very dog..."
Lorry love
"The food and service were excellent. We couldn't fault the beautiful spaghetti dish, calzone, risotto and pizza - and the desserts were delicious!..."
Ann Terry
"What a little gem of a place this is! The meals were deliciously authentic Italian. Wondeful service, a great experience all round. Will definitely..."
Scorpiogal
"Our family favourite! Not only do they produce the most DELICIOUS meals, they also provide OUTSTANDING Customer Service! I highly recommend that you..."
Christina Conaglen
"We came here today for the 1st time. The sun was actually shining for once so we sat outside and i said “we could actually be on holiday right..."
Glenn Wells
"The staff are super friendly and relaxed with really good smiles, the service was extremely fast and all our meals were amazing we will most..."
Jamie Browne
Cibo Cafe
82/100 (806 ratings)
Quick Bites
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
New Zealand
Cafe
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Omelette
Toasts
Café
New Zealand
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Cibo offered both indoor and outdoor seating. We chose to be indoors as it was a cold winter's day. The service was prompt and the food was excellent..."
Pam S
"Had lunch last Sunday; omelet was superb and full. Their ginger and pistachio slice is delicious. Shame I had to share it with my husband. The..."
Freda Taylor
"Cibo has quickly become my regular cafe. Me and my partner frequent here weekly and it has never fell short of excellence. Great food, great service,..."
James Turner
"I moved to whangarei in April and found cibo was the only cafe here where I really enjoyed their eggs bene with bacon, every week I come here and the..."
kimi
"Very busy and popular place. Good selection of food in the display cabinet, as well as a menu if you want something freshly..."
Lynne Cullen
"Nice Cafe, just far enough from the town basin to not be overly busy. Easy to get a table. Lovely variety of food , clean premises and friendly and..."
Marion McGovern
"Cibo went down in my ratings yesterday. My friend and I ordered and paid and were seated outside. Tea and coffee arrived , no problems. My "..."
christine Elliott
"One of my three favourite Whangarei cafes. Went in for a coffee and had a mushroom bruschetta..yummy. Sorry couldnt wait and took a bite first. Food..."
Nana Averill
"⭐Great tasty food ⭐Allergy friendly gf df options! ⭐Eco friendly with paper straws ⭐Outdoor, indoor, sun/shade options ⭐Friendly service,..."
Keli Powell
"Regular to this cafe because of service and the food is great too Staff regularly go the extra mileage Thanks..."
Cecil Poa
"The best coffee and we had a brand new girl serving and she was soo lovely and took a little bit of teasing from us with a lovely..."
Lesley Noonan
"I ordered a folded omlette with ham, cheese and mushrooms.. It was perfectly balanced in terms of taste, texture and fillings.. The flat white was..."
Vibbhu Bhatnagar
"Great food and great coffee.. when they get the order..."
LH Sully
"Really didn't expect to find a hidden gem here. But we did. Not a lot of gf or df or anything else "..f", but... the staff are so lovely and the..."
Nicola Morrison
"Always great service. Love the..."
Mark Kelly
"Enjoyed everything Thank you very much to the workers and..."
Maryann Vogt
"Love this place ..staff always lovely ..never have to wait long ..mushroom on brushetta..."
Denise Marshall
Kensington Tavern
81/100 (665 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Pasta
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great food for price, awesome service, served in a timely manner. Easy..."
Cheyanne Mangu
"We ordered 3 mains, 3 desserts and 3 drinks, affordable and tasty! We really enjoyed the staff’s friendly service and the hospitality. Support our..."
Tori
"Had dinner at Kensington Tavern 17/11/2023 just after 19:00pm. Arrived to a full pub with a busy atmosphere. Wonderful food was had by all (I'd..."
Annie Hackett
"Caught up with family. Had a meal which was absolutely scummy. Few drinks. Has a TAB if that's your thing. Casual friendly place. It was busy but..."
lisa pemberton
"Great batter on the fish, yummy chicken delight. Huge screens w/ horse racing, cricket, etc makes it a little..."
brenda krusemark
"Only tried two meals on the menu but im sure they are all..."
David Sergeant
"Food is very nice indeed just little bit dark inside might need a little bit of paint just to brighten things up abit. Woody's food is very nice..."
A Clarke
"The food is excellent value for price and the apple pie is delicious. Lots of parking. The staff are pleasant. Family restaurant that has a bar...."
Cheryl Beaumont
"Yummy food well done..."
Jill Somers
"The kitchen staff are amazing and very friendly they also help you thanks..."
Juls Hyde
"kitchen staff and food absolutely fabulous. Bar staff gave me impression they didn't want to be there at..."
Reuben Carr
"Always a good meal...every time a meal comes out you wish that was the one you ordered because it looks so..."
Mike Ogle
"It's lovely to see a friendly smile when you walk into the Kensington. Had some yummy food and customer service was..."
Juanita Ratana
"Noisy busy so not for a romantic dinner but great if you like a social atmosphere. Food large portions. The fish ,delicious ,was fresh Dory and I am..."
Jean Crombet-Beolens
"We ordered two medium steaks they came out bleeding and tough. The ladies got us another meal but unfortunately they were not cooked properly..."
Lyn Penney
Quail Cafe
81/100 (943 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Cafe
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Toasts
Quail
Donuts
Cakes
Salad
Café
New Zealand
Café
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Went there for the first time on a Sunday morning and found it packed, so we had to wait for a table but it was well worth it. Staff were super nice..."
Rongo Bentson
"What a lovely cafe. Was bustling but staff made room for 5 of us. Staff absolutely amazing and friendly. The food and drinks were fresh and well..."
Tania Richardson
"Was very busy today despite the weather. But coffee and food arrived in good time and we didn't have to wait for long. Great service and the cafe was..."
Jia Mulder
"This pretty place, hidden a bit away from the main centre is a must visit. The food was excellent and the taste is quite satisfying. Personally I..."
Joshua Varghese
"Wow! My first time visiting this Cafe and I absolutely loved my experience. From the customer service, the staff were so kind and lovely. Very..."
Maria Angela
"Beautiful Location !! The service was amazing, the staff are very kind, helpful with what is recommended. I loved every everything ! The FOOD ! Is..."
Georgia Penitito
"Really nice setting, Staff where very attentive. We arrived 20 mins after opening and it was at around 85% full, surprisingly the food came out in..."
ROLLING STONED MAGAZINE
"By far the best cafe and coffee in Whangarei! Great coffee and fun food options, with an amazing view of the gardens out of their large glass..."
Stephen Scott
"We started off the day with a delicious breakfast at the restaurant at the Quarry Gardens 🍽 They don't have a big breakfast menu, but there are..."
Joanie Badenhorst-Awasthi
"The most beautiful café in Whangarei. Pretty busy but the space is nice and open and light which helps it feel more spacious. Food was amazing as..."
Lexie Jeffery
"Yesterday was a busy day with large bookings and many indoor tables while it rained outside. The view is charming, decor modern, food is incredible..."
Natalie Hyland
"The Quail is always such a pleasure to visit! The food/Coffee is consistently amazing. Very friendly and accommodating staff. The location is..."
georgia maconaghie
"Most times we've come here there's been a wait on the kitchen.. busy. Many meal items are smaller servings but packed with flavour and detail. So if..."
Jonathan Timmermans
"Excellent food & service. Tried the Brioche with bacon, spinach and egg as well as the vegan chocolate mousse- delicious. Server there, Kenza is very..."
Maria Pomare
"Whangarei's hidden gem! I was today years old when I found this place. After 47 years living in the area! What a beautiful cafe and garden's, best..."
Karen Wyatt
"Great to see the cafe back up and running again. Very popular cafe. Expect to wait at peak times. Carpark freshly sealed which is a vast improvement,..."
Bob Lamason
"Extremely friendly staff - they made it. The brioche had so many delicious flavours. I'll be back..."
Beate Starke
"It was a busy weekend day at the cafe so service was slow. However, we were warned and elected to wait. The staff were patient(!) and charming. ..."
Kim Baker
Schnappa Rock
80/100 (1619 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Seafood
Contemporary
New Zealand
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegan Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
European
European
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Cheesecakes
Creme Brulee
Pasta
Cakes
Salad
Risotto
Lamb
Mussels
Pesto
Fish
Burger
Pork
Chowder
Parfait
Cheesecake
Curry
Beef
Crème Brulée
Tiramisu
Sit down
Contemporary
Bar
Seafood
New Zealand
European
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Live Music
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Great place for a meal with excellent food for a small town. Apparently Dean the chef just came 2nd in the NZ chef competition! Worth the time to..."
Cam Wayland
"Beautiful setting, friendly table service and superb food! Will definitely be back! Absolutely..."
Ann Allardyce
"We reserved seats late in the evening as we had a long day but they were still understanding and catered for us on a Sunday night! With the new covid..."
Odyssey L
"Lunch for two to kick the new year off right (and soak up the remnants of the night before - the reviewer, not the driver). First timers at Schnappa..."
Yve D
"Great place to kick back and relax with a cold drink or two. Good seating areas both inside and outside. Good selection of drink and food. Views over..."
Barry Hudson
"My burger was ok, some of our group got the fish of the day (snapper), some of that was under cooked and didn't seem fresh, nice atmosphere though..."
Ben Phillips (GizmoRA2)
"Went to lunch with my family and had the best fish and chips.... great service and friendly people.. will be back..."
Dan Stead
"Just passing through so very happy to find such a relaxing and classy venue. Excellent location, atmosphere and service. Live music on a Sunday..."
Paul Ballantine
"The place is good and the food is good too. We went there twice while our trip to Tutukaka and both the tines we weren't disappointed. Once for an..."
suchandra saha
"Really great atmosphere, service and food. We had Paua Wontons and Mussels to start (both delicious but would say mussels could have come out a bit..."
ALB _K
"I only stopped for drinks with friends this time, however my wife and I have eaten here before the refit. The food and service are both top class and..."
Duncan Mortlock
"Nice little restaurant in the style of a boat themed restaurant. Prices are reasonable and the food quality is good, we had a fish dish, salad, bao..."
mcenergy - IDS Products ltd
"The most beautiful birthday dinner. The paua dumplings are a must!! Service was..."
Michelle Ouellette
"Great restaurant and bar right on the marina. Food was very well cooked and tasted good. Coffee was nice and..."
Jontie Wakeham
"Really enjoyed this place sadly. A customer was rude and arrogant. I loved the Thai curry mussels yummy and I kept the curry to dunk my..."
Marney Boylan
"Great coffee! Came here for our caffeine fix both mornings we were in Tutukaka - coffee is locally roasted and yummy 👌 All the staff were..."
Laura Watson
"My wife and I ate at the restaurant Saturday evening 1st fo July 2023. It was busy and lively with a buzzy atmosphere. My wife asked for a cocktail..."
David Clamp
"Perfect place to take a breakfast or a lunch ! Meals are very tasty and beautiful. Nice view on the port. Well decorated. Very kind staff. I took the..."
Lydie BADOUX
Cafe Narnia
80/100 (1882 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
New Zealand
Cafe
Cafe
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Eggs Benedict
Paninis
Sandwiches
Sit down
New Zealand
Café
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"It was a lovely cafe on a main road of Whangarei. Service was very friendly and helpful. I got Eggs Benedict with mushroom on a side, and a flat..."
Kaala Nguyen
"I had the pleasure of having my 50th birthday here September last year. It was excellent. All my friends commented on how courteous and helpful the..."
Karen Crosbie
"My Wife and I were at Cafe Narnia for a private function on Sunday 3rd of Feb. A good time was had by all, we had snack food which was excellent and..."
Michael Bailey
"I find Cafe Narnia a cozy place to spend my morning while having breakfast with my husband on our day off. The place is really cool..and there's..."
Bec
"I always make an effort to get to narnia, they do the best triple shot mochas in Whangarei, and most of NZ, I have tried a few! Plus their brownies..."
Shaya
"Tried Narnia for the first time for our family lunch on Sunday. What a neat spot, cosy and comfortable, and tasty food. Friendly staff, great..."
Selkirk
"omg theas guys have the best steak burger iv had in ages cool that they do takeaway there just a walk from work...."
Aro
"My rating for this cafe comes after having just sipped the best Chai Latte I have ever had. Awesome..."
Ashley
"Prices are up there. Got a Mince and Cheese Pie for 11$ but I was surprised that it came with afew extras. But unlike many other cafes, the Sauce and..."
Adam Brooks
"Awesome little Café just around the corner from all the Motels down to the CBD. The prices are reasonable, service is quick fast and friendly. They..."
Oberzocker 511
"There is a selection of cabinet food as well as a menu board. I had a cheese cake and hazelnut latte. Cheese cake was nice. Latte heavy handed on the..."
Te Arani M
"Eggs Benedict with Salmon together with Omelette were a perfect combination for us. The side salad could make use of a dressing though. Altogeher it..."
AME 43
"I had salmon eggs benedict and my partner had the big breakfast which we both enjoyed. First cafe that I could get avocado and salmon without having..."
Junella Takimoana
"Amazing food, excellent hot chocolate, coffee was amazing, freshly cooked mushrooms... serving size was just right but the food tasted fresh......"
Danielle Jones
"Our go to place when visiting Whangarei. We love it because the food, the coffee and the service is consistently excellent. Add a quirky atmosphere..."
Pete Hill
"I really enjoyed this cafe, it was nice to be welcomed by both staff members at the till. Lots of seating and space to spread out. Standard tables..."
Iona R
"A comfortable little café with amazing food, exactly what my daughter and I needed after a 4hr..."
Adam Buckley
"The food was very nice and filling , the cups of tea were generous , the cold water was ideal and the fans and heat pump made it very comfortable...."
Mel Millar
"Food was fabulous, but our food took nearly 25 minutes to come out. There was only 3 other customers that came in after..."
Angela Pratt
"The diligent and friendly staff work well together, providing service in a timely manner. The atmosphere is, "local". From the elderly gentleman who..."
Ngaio McGee
"Had an awesome breakfast, took my lady and she loved..."
Michael Forlong
"Great staff, delicious coffee and tasty..."
J C
"Outstanding food, great coffee! The muesli with generous amounts of yoghurt and berry compote was delicious, but the French toast with fresh fruit,..."
Andrew Cutler
Parua Bay Tavern
80/100 (2025 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Seafood
Bar
Pizza
Gastropub
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Seafood
Pizza
Vegan Options
Bar
Gastropub
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Calamari
Calamares
Fish & chips
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Burger
Beef
Fish
Sit down
Pizza
New Zealand
Gastropub
Bar
Seafood
Waterfront
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Serves Alcohol
Television
Wine and Beer
Accepts Mastercard
Parking Available
Accepts Visa
Free off-street parking
Street Parking
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Excellent lunch, catered Gluten free, service was great,..."
Karen Read
"Such a cosey vibe here got the little gas fire going and the staff are friendly ☺️ would probably recommend booking if you have more than two of..."
Zarn Ellis
"When you think tavern, this is what I pictured. Nothing fancy, good staff and awesome food. Burger was hearty, pizzas were loaded with toppings,..."
Semesi
"We had a joint Birthday here, 6 and 34, the staff were amazing, the food was fantastic as usual and of course the views and play ground were well..."
Karen Wyatt
"Food was amazing. View was fantastic. Staffs were accomodating. Worth the..."
D Universal Drewlaloo
"Consistently good food, fast and friendly service, reasonable prices and lots of options for kids, vegetarians, adults, etc. Amazing setting looking..."
Linda (Kiwi Linda Lou)
"Such an incredible location and great food. The staff are very hands-off for weekday lunch which I quite like but others might not. The decor is a..."
Chelsea Schwarzenberger
"Great service! Quick, friendly and top class food. I got the salt and pepper squid, one of the best I’ve had ever. Nice chilled cider on tap, so..."
Shaun B
"Just a really neat place, great tavern, great food and people. Looking forward to summer and bringing the..."
Geoff & Nic
"Food is good, stuff were nice, but better not to go by yourself, because they expect you to grab cutlery and napkins by yourself, which I couldn’t..."
Christine Tu
"Great pub-style restaurant with beautiful views over the water that you can enjoy when the weather is good... if the weather is not so good they have..."
Lucia Laubscher
"Very nice place, friendly staff and simple vut great food! The honey garlic soy salad and the beef burger where my favorites, together with the..."
Wagner Silveira
"Parua Bay Tavern is a great spot for a cold one and a nice meal with seating both inside and outside over looking the water and the boats zooming..."
Barry Hudson
"If you are in the area, Must visit place. Great views, friendly service and can enjoy your choice of good food and beer. If you in Whangarei it may..."
Malay N
"Love everything about this tavern. Great place to pop in for a yum pizza and beer actually any meals and drinks. We enjoyed an excellent cappucino..."
Lesley Thomas
"Great Kiwi Pub with good food. Portion sizes were perfect. Friendly staff with good service. Definitely coming back! Good pizza..."
Charles Fordham
"Parua Bay Tavern has won me over with its fantastic food, especially the pizzas! The environment and vibe are awesome, creating a perfect setting for..."
Shahab AB
"Fantastic view and good food (nice pizza), nice service, worth a lunch stop when head to Whangrei..."
J and J Z & S
"Food was out withing 15 minutes even though it was really busy. The staff were really friendly and their presence was felt. Really highly recommend..."
Diana Rusen
Fresh Licensed Cafe
80/100 (213 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
European
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Cafe
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Salad
Sit down
Café
European
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"I love this Cafe, the owners are very friendly, and so helpful! They give a lovely welcoming feeling to the Cafe, especially to families. ..."
Coffee Lver
"Great friendly helpful service. Yummy food. Great coffee! The grinch who doesn't like the baby photos in the previous review, I loved them! It adds..."
Rachel Dunn
"Everytime we visit whangarei we always go to fresh cafe,the food is always fresh and tasty,service always good, coffee great aswell,decor fresh and..."
Colin Ashton
"Stopped here on the spur of the moment for brunch. Didn't want cabinet food and was told there was a 20 minute wait for food from the board. I..."
Colin Wightman
"Lovely service. My partner knows his coffee and when he says its good it is. So very good coffee here and because the kitchen wasn't opened we just..."
Bonnie Koni
"Good coffee, great varieties of food, reasonable pricing, excellent service and don't mind staying open late for the..."
Leslie WEE
"If you're looking for a lovely café to enjoy a meal I highly recommend Fresh, beautiful food, lovely staff highly recommend!!! Perfect for all ages..."
Andrea Welsh
"I dine out regularly as I live in Whangarei CBD. Fresh Cafe are freindly, the serving are generous and all trims 3 pieces Ciabatta toast and jam with..."
Ruka Millan
"Great. Tasted as good as it looks. Friendly staff. Definitely worth a..."
Paul Kelly
"What a great little cafe. Clean & tidy, with plenty of seating. The menu has plenty of choices as well as a good selection from the cabinets. The..."
Lisa Newman
"This spot is soo nice! Customer service is just amazing as their food!! Definitely coming back next time I'm town. Thanks..."
Sine H
"My 14yo daughter tells me these are the best shoestring fries ever - all the best aspects of Maccas crunch and LJs flavour. Eggs Benny was great..."
Graham Bass
"Great service. Coffee was hot and creamy. Tea was a good pot full and savoury muffin went down a..."
Robyn Dodd
Mokaba Cafe
80/100 (1257 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
European
Cafe
New Zealand
European
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Chowder
Cheesecake
Eggs Benedict
Sandwiches
Toasts
Burger
Cheesecakes
Cakes
Fish
Paninis
Salad
Café
European
New Zealand
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"This cafe is world class. Michelin rated food. Superb coffee. Brilliant service. We had the seafood marinara and this was as good as anything I've..."
Anand Reddy
"Amazing food, and the waiter Isaac gave wonderful service, made you feel comfortable and welcome! Definitely recommend, and the food was super quick..."
Tegan McNae
"A whole gluten free menu (plus at least half a dozen gluten free cakes in the cabinet). Fast service and yummy food. Two thumbs..."
Christie Johnson
"Just had a coffee! 10� best coffee I've had in longer than I can remember!! Thanks guys, definitely coming for a meal next time we're in..."
Camella Nelson
"Excellent service and a delicious menu to choose from ! I recommend the paleo..."
Luke Le Cheminant
"Great place! great food and coffee, a relaxing atmosphere, with good..."
John Hailstone
"What great service, table of 10 and served very quickly. Lovely food, great variety and a little different. We all..."
April Moyle
"It's the best cafe in the world except for riverside..."
Justin Anna Le Cheminant
"the best cafe in townbasic ! very good service! thank..."
alan cao
"This is my favorite café. Love the food love the coffee and love the..."
Sarah Caves
"Was popular when I was there but service was..."
Liz Candy
"Try the hash stack, it was cooked to perfection! The coffee is also..."
Sammi Sam
"Extra impressed today at the handling of a very difficult customer that I would have chucked out from the beginning. A very rude lady taking up a..."
Philippa Mentor
"A great night out for National Poetry Day. Thanks so much staff for hosting..."
DavidandSandra Laird
"Great coffee great service with a smile, yummy food,..."
Maureen Gwillim
"This is a pearl in Whangarei, the food is awesome, the coffee is great especially one girl in particular, Lia. She consistantly makes awesome coffee..."
Michelle Hindson
"Great place, nice and clean. Staff are friendly and helpful. Food is well presented cafe food using good quality product. Like the new outdoor blinds..."
Leanne Lyall
"Always good food! We go to Mokaba every time we have visitors in town or want a special place to have tea. Sometimes the service is a bit slow, but..."
A P
"A great café in a prime location overlooking the town basin, we had stopped here previously and although the food and service were fine there was..."
James Tayler
"I am a regular at Mokaba in Town Basin. Always intrigued by the tasty food, great coffee and excellent customer service in a nice location and setup...."
Kathryn Wan
"Had brunch @ Mokaba last week, the service was great, the food was very tasty and good value, the coffee did let them down however - I couldn't..."
Yum O
"Best coffee in town - well roasted NZ Chiasso coffee from Devonport and the baked goodies not only look great but are really..."
Mork
"This is a great cafe in a beautiful setting. Love the art building next doors and the harbor views. The eggs benedict was..."
Verlyn Severson
"Nice staff and the food did take a while to come, but it was busy. The food was very good when it..."
Misty Martin
"Great day at Mokaba Cafe, friendly helpful staff, great food and wine, heating was a..."
Karen Read
"Great coffee, Decent eggs Benny. Nice outdoor area that is covered with heaters provided. Always a good spot on Sunday for a delicious breakfast..."
Rhys Jeffery
"I’m just in awe, if you want to have the experience of the life time go to Mokaba Cafe. The staff are brilliant, warm and joyful. I was greeted by..."
TreyGilmourVEVO
"Great location, very good service. Additional items not on the menu..."
Mark
"Amazing food, amazing coffee, amazing service. A constant go to place. Always accommodating to dietary requirements, alternative milks..."
Ayvia Blake
"Good food at a good price. The only difficulty is that there is no table service so you need to queue up to order if it's busy. Pretty relaxed..."
Ruby K
"Food is great, big serving. Ambience is nice. Al fresco dining. Will definitely dine again when I come back here at..."
Javier Salvador
"Came here for breakfast this Saturday morning, about a half-hour after opening. Not busy, and plenty of parking still available. My son is allergic..."
Kepa Tairua
"Excellent Cafe next door to the Hundertwasser Art Centre in Whangarei. We were able to book a table for a large group and pre-order our food. Great..."
William Lin
"Very busy, with limited staff, which was understandable when service was slow. Food was yum. Staff was friendly, even though they were under..."
Lorne Driscoll
"Amazing customer service. They were all so friendly and welcoming. Nice atmosphere on a cold day and delicious food and coffee. Will definitely be..."
Rebecca Hamer
Jolt Cafe
80/100 (1478 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Cafe
New Zealand
Cafe
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cakes
Salad
Sit down
New Zealand
Café
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"We have been to this great café many times...there for lunch with my wife again this past week....service and staff great, food superb, and a good..."
Joules
"We has a fantastic lunch at Jolt. The variety was so good that we all had trouble choosing what to eat. You could not fault the service,..."
Dannyelle Goodwin
"We had a delicious lunch at Jolt Cafe. The scallops in the scallop and bacon salad were the best and juiciest I've had anywhere. The staff were..."
Pollyanna
"We are frequently seen at Jolt, and this has got to be Whangarei's best cafe. The food and coffee are of excellent standard and well priced. The..."
Glenis Kissick
"Beautiful looking cafe, yummy looking food, great location. However, coffee in a glass with no handle is way to hot to handle for at least five..."
Julie Sturge
"Really yummy food. Love visiting this place! They have fantastic blackboard specials too and the coffee is great! There all day breakfast is amazing...."
Chrissy Lee
"Having been to this new gem on the block a couple of times now I am compelled to add a review.It is just great - an array of so tempting..."
Wolfie W
"Always come here for a special occasion as it’s nice and local to us, both the food and service never disappoints. Sunny side up eggs could be..."
Poppy Jay
"Very popular cafe. Cabinet and menu food options. Take out or eat in. Good selection of table sizes. Good carpark. Friendly team. Adjoins Graze, a..."
Bob L
"Very fast and friendly service. Food was delicious and good portions. There's a cheese and chocolate deli shop also for some artisan breads and..."
Mick C
"Beautiful savoury muffin thank you. Coffee was a bit bitter but I still drank half. I love your muffins so I will be returning thank..."
Melissa Wendt
"The BEST trim flat white, extra hot and the BEST decaf soy we experience. I understand why they win awards for their coffees. Also the mushrooms on..."
Rodi Ren
"Wonderful lunch - prompt and friendly service, food served in good time and everyone's dishes arrived together. Food was incredible. I ate the..."
Adam M
"Good food, good..."
Anthony Ho
"I actually thought I had written my experience. Had a flat white, temperature / milk absolutely on point, I have never been disappointed. Pepper..."
Sonny Joseph Pere-Epiha
"Great little café. The Moroccan Lamb Salad is absolutely incredible, and the coffees are some of the best around. The beef burger was a little..."
Joshua May-Jans
"Nice range of food and friendly staff. Great atmosphere, but can be quite..."
Nicolle Delaroza
"Great! I love it :) Food is awesome, staff is friendly, there's a kids play pen and dogs are welcome outside (although it is a small space). My..."
Elli Rush
"Bit disappointed this time around with my usual Morrocan lamb salad. Seemed to have lots of pumpkin/ Kumara and beetroot pieces added in place of the..."
ELAINE CURRAN
"Enjoyed my lunch here. Good flat white and fish of the..."
Hai nguyen
"Stopped in here for a takeaway coffee and was not disappointed, coffee was lovely, service was..."
Kelly Jones
"Fantastic. Great coffee and the eggs benny was top notch. Highly recommend. Mum says..."
tiree hita-fraser
"Fantastic place! Everything was delicious! Nice..."
Karen
"One of the best coffee and the food was nice. Just we got coffee very quickly but waited for our..."
Roger Aosi
Dickens Inn
77/100 (1677 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Pub
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Lamb
Fish & chips
Pesto
Pasta
Fish
Salad
Pork
Scallops
Mussels
Salmon
Burger
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Ribs
Toasts
Omelette
Kabobs
Beef
Sit down
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Television
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"Decided to come out on a rainy night and it was worth it! Scotch fillet was perfect! Everything was so tasty, even the husband’s Calamari..."
Dyanne Kokich
"We ate at the restaurant towards the rear of the Inn. The menu is European/English and quite wide-ranging - beef, chicken, pork, venison and so on. ..."
Paul O'Donoghue
"Excellent service, awesome food and beverage. Compliments to the chef. Friendly service will definitely go back and do..."
Bucky Mafulu
"Excellent food . Staff were helpful and friendly. Nice..."
angela bromwich
"Excellent all round service and atmosphere. The food is particularly good. Well above typical pub..."
Mz Assist
"Had a great lunch with the family. Must try the seafood chowder n fish n chips. The mussels steamed in wine n cream sauce is to die for. Big juicy..."
CS Kong
"Nice English style bar and restaurant. The service was nice and friendly. The food was tasty and portions good size. Coffee's were well made. I would..."
cheekybulls
"'Teresa' you are AAAMAZING. the food was yummiest and very filling. The drink you made was spot on. Definitely be back soon. Thank you for your..."
Keerthi Reddy
"Top restaurant, it has a really nice pub feeling, a really good custumerservice and good food and..."
Patrick Bergmann
"Had the Crispy Salmon for dinner and I have to say it was cooked perfectly. The skin was beautifully crisp, absolutely divine. The sticky date..."
R P Farrell
"Excellent little spot for brunch! The wait staff are super friendly. Good portion size for the amount you pay! Highly..."
Morgan Kemp
"Expensive, but worth it! The food is delicious! The dessert are so..."
Karen
"A solid performer. Staff super friendly and onto it. Old English pub theme that works well. Good ale and food..."
James Mowat
"Amazing place. Friendly staff, yummy food and coffee. Thanks Teresa for taking care of..."
Lomele Naylor Siaki
"We rang after a funeral on Friday around 5pm to see if they could find room for 18 people, and they happily obliged and reserved the upstairs room..."
Paula Donald
"I caught up with a fellow artist friend and collector, it was great, we were engrossed in conversation , it was a beautiful day, I'm definitely going..."
Fats White
The Quay
77/100 (2720 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
New Zealand
International
Gluten Free Options
International
Bar
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Duck Confit
Cakes
Salad
Scallops
Lamb
Fish & chips
Duck
Fish
Calamari
Pork
Tuna
Salmon
Burger
Fish & Chips
Beef
Toasts
Sit down
International
New Zealand
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Seating
Free Wifi
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Drinks
Brunch
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Hands down the BEST gnocchi I’ve ever ever had!! We had a wonderful family meal and we all thoroughly enjoyed our food, service and all round..."
Lisa Grant
"Saw the menu on Facebook, yes is time to have a night out dining ( we do not do this often). The service was great ladies, the food was amazing with..."
Sharron Bushby
"We had a wonderful meal at The Quay last night. The Chicken parfait was divine and my Scotch fillet was huge and cooked to perfection. The staff..."
Deidre Teal
"We were passing through and stopped in for lunch. Awesome food and amazing staff. Service was really quick and they even put a candle in the dessert..."
Kade Ritchie
"An awesome atmosphere... great food & Kevin was the best waiter/customer service provider I've experienced in a long time, so refreshing, enjoy your..."
Lesley Parkin
"We had the best view, staff were very attentive, friendly, well mannered. Food was amazing! Thank you for a wonderful time..."
Tina Lyford
"Food was really really good. Beautiful, varied menu with new things on it since our last visit. Staff were quick, friendly and efficient. We asked to..."
Telea van Booma
"Great restaurant with fantastic food and friendly staff. We (3) first went for dinner where we had the lamb rump and the beef fillet with kumara..."
Emer O'Dea
"Great place at that the Small marina - nice tables outside on the waterfront with attentive service and really good food. They have a wide selection..."
Gordon Müller-Eschenbach
"I was treated to a meal at The Quay by somebody who eats there fairly frequently. I think myself very lucky! The initial impression was good, the..."
Ian Child
"Delicious food, great service and a lovely atmosphere. It was really busy for a moody Tuesday night too so it must good consistently, I must confess..."
Holly Stampa
"Over from Australia visiting Family and Friends. this is THE BEST Whangarei can offer. Had Lunch on Thursday with a Friend; went back that night for..."
Janet Stockley
"Wonderful setting right on the waterfront. Delicious French house red, so that's always a winner 😄 Very busy on weekends so bookings a must...."
Shan Fo
"We ate here on Wednesday evening. The atmosphere inside is lovely and quaint. The service is absolutely exceptional and the service staff are..."
Dane Brough
"Beautiful view and atmosphere! Great service, friendly and helpful staff. We enjoyed our breakfast and..."
Malia Tua'i Manuleleua
"Great setting, but having reserved a table and waited half an hour because the kitchen clearly was under pressure, it was disappointing when we..."
Mike Hall
"We dined at The Quay on a busy Saturday afternoon. Despite the crowd, the service as prompt and friendly. The restaurant was warm, clean and very..."
Nirvana Knill
"The restaurant has a good atmosphere and is in a great location, with views over the waterfront if sitting outside. I had the bread and dips with the..."
Daniel Sugden
"We were gifted a voucher from our Agent Minda from Ray White as a thank you... My Husband and I really enjoyed our evening. We sat on the deck and..."
Sandy Fordyce
"Great in every respect. Slick service and gorgeous food so well presented. We are not locals but would be back if we were. Black pepper squid,..."
Nikki
Refuel Cafe
77/100 (88 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Cafe
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
"I was happy to find this hidden gem upstairs in the stadium. It is in a lovely spot overlooking the fields with views out to the hills. The coffee..."
Judi Randall
"Inside part of the Whangārei sports complex. Cafe is upstairs. Convenient stop when going South. Plenty of free parking (guessing) if no event..."
Paul Preston
"The cinnamon rolls are heavenly. The other food is awesome, too. Great staff, great coffee, lovely view of Kensington Sports..."
Vivienne Clegg
"Love Refuel cafe even more one year later friendly staff and owners. Fabulous fresh and delicious food and a relaxing place to enjoy a good barista..."
Nana Averill
"Love Refuel. Food is always good, the staff are always super lovely. Great place to eat and..."
Kelly Jones
"Best hot chocolate in town & a great..."
Janina Fraser
"Have been here more than once as I've found the food to be pretty good. I've been asked for my vax pass and had it examined each time and the wait..."
Lynda Jobe
"This was my first visit to t this cafe and really enjoyed my triple shot cappuccino in a tulip cup along with a potato and bacon frittata. I'd visit..."
Cyrus Taraporvala
"Great coffee, friendly staff, clean tables. Love their roast vegetable..."
sue fletcher
"Food is always good here and love the coffee..."
Ian Cross
"Awesome place to lunch..."
Kevin and Sue Packard
"Amazing coffee and the best sausageroll ive had in a looong time, very friendly and accommodating staff, grate and convenient location. Will..."
Ryan Dickinson
"Always friendly staff, good choice of food and cakes, and now plants for sale..."
Tammy B
"Delicious coffee and very welcoming staff..."
John Finnigan
"Very friendly staff, nice breakfast and coffee. Nice sunny outlook over the sports..."
Murray Shadbolt
"Awesome food and service. Will be..."
Maxine Douglas
"Fantastic food in a very nice setting and lovely..."
Graham Alsop
"Great food, lovely..."
Rachael Long
Essence Cafe
75/100 (547 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
New Zealand
New Zealand
Cafe
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Sit down
New Zealand
Café
Contemporary
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"My food and coffee were delicious. Unfortunately they seemed to forget my friend's order and they needed to be reminded...we loved the outdoor..."
sue fletcher
"I love this cafe. The old shop has great character with wooden floors & high ceilings. Beautiful sheltered courtyard out the back. We had breakfast..."
Sarah a
"Each to their own but love the nice and big atmosphere there! also service is good and wow the food speaks for uts self..."
Destiny Ututaonga
"Beautiful outside setting, especially on a sunny day. I had their mushroom toast with a poached egg. I highly recommend this dish..."
Naua Mamea
"Food was good but it's has to be the amazing customer service from the young beautiful Maori girl that's makes the cafe great. Highly recommend..."
Ngawhetu Petera
"Always great food and coffee ☕ The services is quick and friendly! Highly recommend this place to anyone who visit..."
Tina Dang
"I love coming here I always get the open beef sandwich and I have to say the steak is perfect every time and the coffee is really good to. The..."
alexis housham
"Awesome little cafe. Beautiful service and amazing panini's! Run by some really cool people who served us in a genuine way. Coffee is great..."
William Xu
"Had the bacon and eggs. Excellent. A great place to start your..."
Allie Gray-Ure
"Easy find in Bank St. Good seating. Food options ok. Prices fair. Appears change of ownership has occurred. Friend had bad experience with food..."
Bob L
"Definitely one of the better value for money cafes in town. Highly..."
Jaki GT
"Very pleasant & well run. A must to sit out back when the sun is..."
James Thurgood (Jet)
"Love this place. Mum goes most weeks. She is very slow on a walking frame. They always rush to open the door for her. She is a little shaky so they..."
Fiona Norton
"This was the first cafe that I found that was open. They were shutting in 40 mins but made me a really nice bacon and eggs with a good flat white...."
Alan Doak
"Visited this morning. The staff are super nice and friendly, food was great so yum and poached eggs cooked to perfection, loved the outdoor area but..."
Ashley
"My favourite Cafe nowadays. Lovely staff, great food and I can take my dog. 👏 👏..."
Allie Fry
Columbus Cafe
71/100 (286 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Cafe
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Today I had a late lunch at the Cafe and my mince and cheese pie was probably the best I have ever had and the tomatoe relish it came with was Devine..."
alannah woods
"Great hot chocolate drink served my lovely people. My french fries were freshly cooked...."
Elizabeth Rogerson
"They had a good team working today 07/01/23 & the food & coffee were lovely. 15/08/23 Had brekkie today & it was lovely. Eggs bene with bacon &..."
Jill Somers
"Tasty, fresh food available from the cabinets and meals can be ordered and cooked/prepared. Lovely coffee and great service. I found meals were quite..."
Lesley Thomas
"Really fast and lovely customer service, I got an espresso frappe which was absolutely amazing, beautiful flavour and not to much cream. The food..."
Samantha Dickie
"Great service very friendly and good cheese scone and..."
Mike Watts
"Columbus Café is now under new management. I have been here a couple of times. Staff is friendly and attend customers with a smile. Good coffee with..."
Design2Print Whangarei
"Went dere for quick breakfast and coffee yesterday on sunday with my mates. Awesome place..."
shubham Sharma
"We love this place! There's a lovely range of food and the coffee is..."
Wendy Russell
"I was the 3 or 4 person in as you would expect excellent service the lady brought my order to me and I said thank..."
Aaron Mahanga
"This place is elegant with an awesome vibe. I went for breakfast and the food was amazing. The service was speedy and friendly. Their coffee and..."
Rajkumar Hooda
Mcdonald's
70/100 (2445 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast Food
Fast food
Cafe
Dinner
Brunch
Breakfast
Burger
Fast food
Fast food
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Brunch
Cheap Eats
"Another great Maccers. This time the NYC Bagel was simply the best. The bagel was brilliantly soft. well done people. The Chai latte was Awesome too...."
Daniel Conder
"I came here yesterday around 9am, food was yummy! 😋 A male staff was very friendly, he smiled and acknowledged my presence when I was waiting to..."
Ls Wong
"Lovely to walk in and find everything clean and someone on duty making sure everything looks and smells good. A special thanks to the cleaner because..."
Dean&Yvonne Butler
"Sad automation less perdon yo perdon vontact between service provider and service user, technology mrant to help stresses me as a non-native user of..."
Jeff Olasa
"Beautiful place to have a good breakfast, lunch and dinner with friends and family and enjoy your stay. Lots of choice and great service for the..."
Kevin James van Duuren
"I can't ask for anything more than a Congratulations. What an amazing effort to make service food products available at a high speed with low quality..."
Vee Kay
"Have bought Almighty Chicken and Almighty Texas BBQ Burger/Combo from here. I've stopped going to other drive-thru's because this one is too good to..."
Kerry Pooley
"Awesome staff service, friendly and hard working, first time we have had food from MacDonalds that's hot..."
Amanda Sole
"Lovely spot, fast service, easy to get to. Food was ok, lettuce was a bit old and brown in places, but on the whole a good experience, just wish it..."
Linda (Kiwi Linda Lou)
"Very good except floor is sticky as hell sometimes and fries can be delicious and warm or can be cold and if you have kids take them to the..."
Ishaan Singh
"Didn't spend too long here. Kids play area nice enough. Bathrooms could be cleaner, itherwise no..."
James Speirs
"Continue to provide fast service with gaurenteed quality..."
Millie Fryer
"I came here at Tuesday around 10:45am. There weren't a huge number of customers at that time, so seating was easy and ordering was quick. As for the..."
Henry Sharpe
"Not slapped together and served with a scowl. Good team at this one. High..."
Blu
"Nice food.Daniel is the best keep him on had the best smile it's good to see someone enjoying there job doesn't let anyone get to..."
Blakee Gilligann