Outstanding coffee, hidden down the alleyway, behind the main stores. Island coffee is a mixture of…read moreGeneral Store and chill Coffee House. They had a number of unique coffee accoutrement. Very casual seating is arranged around the store, along with outdoor seating, providing intimate spaces to relax and enjoy the menu of basic espresso beverages.

Waiheke Island Coffee Roasting Company has been producing outstanding, exceptional, superb roasted…read morecoffee beans for quite some time now. It simply is the best and whenever I'm on the island I purchase some, no matter the price tag. Well things just got better because Island Coffee opened up a café in Ostend, behind Out There Surf & Skate and True Blue. My friend and I ordered flat whites here the Saturday we visited the markets. Died and gone to coffee heaven! Delicious! A tiny café but robust coffee and no shortage of customers lining up to order. There were a couple of tables in the café, some casual seating outside and plenty of atmosphere.

The Good: Gorgeous views at this family run cafe/diner/bar. The interiors were relaxed, playful and…read moregave off a beach bohemian vibe. We came here for breakfast but spotted beers on tap and a pizza oven. I imagine having drinks out back on a summer afternoon must be glorious. The Bad: Food took a while, so make sure you're willing to wait like 40+ minutes for a meal. Recommend grabbing a drink and a pastry to tide you over. And we found a live ant in our garnish, but we channeled our island selves and it was chill.

Has a central location in Onera Village, with lots of seating on the patio and inside. You can get…read moreindividual wifi codes at the counter that each last for 30 minutes. Came with a group of 7 behind another large party and they had the courtesy to warn us of a 35 minute wait. Despite the amount of seating, their kitchen looked rather small so I could see wait times being an issue here. We weren't too bothered since many of us were tired and just wanted to sit, but be aware if you're hoping for food right away. Ordered the special of the day ($14) along with a side salad ($8). The special was only a salmon fillet, although they allow you to pick 2 different half-salads. The fish was delicious, very nicely cooked but succulent and not dry at all. A good rest stop overall, but wished they offered just a couple more affordable options. Most of my party could only get decent sized portions for lunch items starting between $18-22.

We found this place totally at random - I saw a menu and they mentioned that they have galletes. I…read morelove galletes and grab them every chance I get. So we went in. WOW - perfect galletes - thin, pure buckwheat with an amazing cheese and spinach. Just as good as in Montreal or Paris. The coffee was also great, but I love Australian coffee, and the dairy here is just out of this world so if you add it to that perfect coffee - WOW. We had a coconut orange cake with the coffee and that was also perfect. Wow -- there's no other way of putting it - so I'm definitely recommending this cafe.

Cute place right on the main street in Oneroa. Excellent food, excellent service. So many great…read morevegan/vegetarian options and specials. Great for morning tea, lunch, or early dinner. I eat here often and have never been disappointed.

Amazing local spot with a great outdoor seating area! We came here because this restaurant had good…read moreratings on New Zealand's version of Yelp. I was not disappointed with the food, customer service, or the view from the outdoor patio. My friend and I both ordered the grilled prawns dish, and it was extremely flavorful and yummy! Great portion size and great presentation. I also really liked that I didn't have to peel the prawns. I'm a real lazy eater so A+ for that haha. Would definitely recommend dining here when visiting Waineke!

The customer service was extraordinary & needed with two grumpy kids. Thank you to the man with the…read morehandle bar mustache. They had a bowl of fun popcorn with chocolate pancakes & a banana smoothie. I had the avocado mushroom eggs Benedict with a Mochachinno. The ocean view was still great on a rainy day. There wasn't a crumb left on our plates. Strongly recommend especially if Oyster Inn is closed.

Great location, staff, coffee and prices! Also offers savoury food and perfect way to start the…read moremorning!

Pleasant spot. Ordered a double shot (no kidding) here this morning to drink at the same place…read more It was not that busy, but it inexplicably took about 7 minutes for the barista to make my coffee, after serving a bunch of others ahead of me. Coffee was excellent but the wait was pretty frustrating.

Good coffee, friendly service and decent all-day breakfast. They also offer pita wraps, salads,…read moremezzo plates and a selection of local wine. However I don't think I will be coming back because they charge $1 extra for soy milk, which is simply outrageous. A packet of soy milk costs $2-3 so even if I get an XXL latte it is ridiculous to charge that much money for milk. And why should people with food intolerance or allergies have to pay royalties just to enjoy a cup of coffee? This kind of over-charging needs to stop and I hope this review might help the owners reconsider.

Great place for breakfast. Nice owner, lovely view.read more

I was planning to pop by the grocery store across the street and saw people eating on the patio at…read morethe Beach Club and decided to give it a try. I'm glad I did! Quick service. Lovely eggs Benedict with Salmon. Solid views of the beach. Definitely worth a breakfast visit.

Waiheke is a magical destination at any time of the year, but I haven't yet managed to catch a…read moresunrise there. I've been lucky enough to while away a late afternoon soaking up the picturesque views from Cable Bay, but I'm not much of a morning person. A 6am ferry trip from the mainland changed all that. Driving around in the dark just after 7am, we stumbled upon staff setting up the Oneroa Beach Club for the morning rush. Nowhere else in the village, bar an outdoor espresso bar, was opening until 8am or later, but we were welcomed inside early, our coffee orders taken by a ridiculously friendly staff member, and made to feel like we weren't that annoying couple who want the rules changed just for them! And as we sat there allowing the caffeine to filter through into our consciousness, the most incredible sunrise started peeking over the horrizon right in front of us, illuminating the peaceful harbour view & spilling golden light onto the street. We had the prime seats to view the morning come to life. The infectiously friendly nature of the staff was a wonderful start to the day. Maybe it's something to do with living on this island paradise, but everyone we dealt with was chirpy, happy & full of beans. The menu was filled with your classic breakfast choices, with lots of options available for vegan or gluten-free choices on request. The French Toast was highlighted as a "must try OBC signature dish", served with sumptuous fresh fruit, vanilla mascarpone & fresh seasonal berries. Of course we had to try it, along with the OBC Full Quota Breakfast. The French Toast was delicious; the fruit & accompaniments providing just the right amount of sweetness. The Full Quota was tasty; a typical rendition of a big breakfast. Nothing stood out as being fantastic, but each of the elements were good. One small little gripe - menus that advertise "field mushrooms" as one of the ingredients, then only deliver 1 mushroom! I've struck this at several places; OBC certainly isn't the only one. On a more positive note - no surcharge on public holidays whoop! The menu changes into a tapas/small plate menu ideal for sharing later in the day, along with cabinet food as well. Oneroa Beach Club seems the perfectly situated spot to crack a brew & take in the Pacific Ocean views on a lazy weekend. You'll probably see me there again soon!

Food: 4.7/5 Service 4.8/5…read moreValue: 4.75/5 A wonderful gelato place with an extremely nice staff. After trying a couple flavors, I went with 2 of the best sellers, Pics Peanut Butter Caramel and Coconut Passionfruit. Pics PB Caramel was decadent and rich, pretty forward on the peanut butter, which was perfect for my palette. The Coconut Passionfruit was the perfect balance because it was light, fruity and refreshing; It was very passionfruit forward without much coconut taste. Overall a wonderful combination and a double scoop was plenty for two people. Would strongly recommend after a day of tasting wine!

Good gelato but stingy serving sizes. For the price they could be more generous. Good selection.read more