Stunning, Yum & Fun!…read more The rare small NZ Café with a talented and passionate Chef and superb team in the food prep engine room. Looking forward to our next visit!

I have been coming at least once to this cafe for breakfast every time I am at Hamilton on business…read more- over 10 times. So, when I discovered they moved a bit down the road to a larger nicer locale I was expecting a better experience. But I was disappointed by the slow service. Now you seat at the table and they wait for you. But the waiter took too long to take my full order after getting my initial beverage order. And then I waited for 20 minutes and my order had not arrived. On top of that some items in the menu where not available as they run out of Hollandaise sauce. Looks like even if the place is bigger, they still have a little kitchen not able to serve the larger clientele, and they are disorganized. At the end they forgot of my orders and I left as I could not wait any longer for food. What a missed opportunity!

Not recommended, staff all standing around while the tables need to be wiped down. $18 for a…read moresandwich, $22 for a basic af waffles and $7.50 for a mini milkshake.. there is also bird shit running down the interior walls, so much so that others in our group argued it wasn't bird poo it was a decoration/pattered.. the birds obviously get in and sit up on the ledge watching patrons. Needs to be cleaned up it's fkn disgusting. Have added picture of the colds cabinet, $22 waffles and an example of the birdshit. They were watching me while I was taking it so it's poor quality.

I've been to The Verandah Cafe a number of times, mostly because it is located right on the lake…read moreand I take my son to the playground there frequently. The cafe is quite large, and there appear to be a number of new-parent groups and others there on a regular basis. I've had the flat whites and for me, they are fine, but nothing to write home about. It will get me through another duck-feeding 30 minutes with my son. I've had a couple of the bakery items and they, too, are fine, but nothing special. My new-parent group met here a couple of times, but then we changed location because it was too crowded and noisy to suit our own tastes. I also feel that they are slightly higher priced than most other coffee shops I've been to in town. However, they do have a loyalty card which you can use to earn towards a free coffee drink.

Visiting and picked this place just from a Google search and I'm glad we did. The food and coffee…read morewere both excellent (I had a flat white and the "mega omelet".) The mushrooms in my omelet were SO GOOD and the housemaid tomato relish was very tasty. The staff were super friendly and personable, and from hearing them talk to other customers, it's clear they have regulars and they care about them. All in all, a great experience.

Bad coffee. Not many vegetarian options. All salads have meat. A lot of sugar and fat.read more

Great stop for breakfast in Hamilton! I loved the vegan breakfast plate (uncommoner) as there were…read moremany different aspects that came together well and were very filling. My partner loved the rosti Benedict as well. Tea selection was great and staff were very friendly

Great place, great atmosphere and great food. They had adequate vegan options and the food was…read moredelicious. I'd sure like to see more vegan options in the future. By the way, the coffee is delicious.

Amaaaaazing breakfast! Lovely presentation, kind staff, convenient located nearby church and they…read moreshare a huge parking lot, so parking made easy. Cafe latte was yum, to all the fresh food. Everything tasted delicious and fresh. Huge selection of pastries that I wanted to try all of. Nice, relaxing ambiance; outdoor patio seating was nice. Absolutely loved this breakfast. Yummy food, kind service, friendly, lovely view of green garden--what more should a gal ask for. Thank you, Kirk Cafe! After competing the trip and reminiscing and reflecting on best foods in NZ, hands down BEST brekkie I had during trip along with Vu Du Larder in Queenstown!

The most beautiful tasty breakfast ever! The chia tea was delicious! Loved it and worth the…read moredrive! Expensive but good thing our exchange rate is good:) Got the smoked salmon egg benedict. Salmon was not my favorite but everything else was delicious and well presented! The meat big breakfast was the bomb! Everything was so delicious! Definitely order this one! Doris plumb carmel was way too sweet. Would skip this one next time.

Coffee Since Yesterday is a wonderful café located in the heart of Hamilton East on Grey Street…read more They have an incredible breakfast menu. If you're looking to load up on carbs before you start the day try the French Toast sticks. Otherwise, I almost always stick with Bagel Smashed Avo (yes, that's why I can't afford a house in New Zealand!) or eggs benny. Sometimes I get Eggs Montreal. If you know the difference between eggs benny and Montreal, you're in the right place. Finally, they also have chia pudding granola. You'll have to check that out if you're keen for an extra healthy start to the day. As you can imagine, the baristas skilfully make made-to-order coffee! And they have a fine selection of teas. There is ample seating inside and outside, and they have strong heaters outside for extra cold days. Customer service is excellent, too.

The food here was great! Stopped in for a wholesome and quick breakfast before our road trip and it…read morereally hit the spot! I had the eggs, chips and sausages for $10NZD which was great value for money. My friend had the scrambled eggs on toast which were a treat too! Also the foam on my coffee was thick and creamy Great home cooked food in a lovely atmosphere :) would recommend for breakfast or lunch!

This is such an awesome place! We came here with friends who have been several times and got to try…read moreout one of the rooms where you are trying to find as much money as you can before the time is up. It was fun to mix it up and not just try to get out of the room in an hour, but to try to get more money than previous teams. It was definitely challenging, but not so challenging that it wasn't fun for 4 of us to do decently well. They also have snacks and a great area to play board games if you're not into escape rooms. Lots of great game options available!

Yep, we had fun! Fun clues and great clean rooms. Helpful staff. The puzzles kept with the theme,…read moreplus the room definitely added to my overall enjoyment. Our group was separated in to two rooms. We had to solve puzzles in order for the other group to proceed. Also, there were sound effects that added to the atmosphere. They also have board games and soft drinks. Fun was had by all! Recommended.

I recently moved from the central part of town to the east side. Prior to the move, I'd never been…read moreto Grey Street Kitchen. However, my morning commute now takes me up Grey Street and I started stopping in here for coffee. The first time I went in, I was taken with the decor and atmosphere. I felt like I wanted to come back, a lot, and to check out the menu and not just the coffee. And, I have. In terms of my usual, flat white with vanilla, this one is very good. Nice balance of coffee with vanilla flavor. At times I am frustrated by the time it takes me to get the take away coffee, but it's because this place is popular and usually there's a line of folks waiting. One time I waited nearly 20 minutes and vowed to never come back... but that didn't last for long. I do love it here. I finally got around to having breakfast here with my husband and kids, about a month ago. I'd been eyeing all the bakery case items for weeks, but ended up ordering the muesli from the menu. It wasn't standard (see picture), but it was very tasty. I'd get it again. My husband was happy with his eggs and bacon. Now that I've become somewhat "regular" here for coffee in the mornings, the staff definitely recognize me, engage me in pleasant conversation and I've gotten a few cups of cold milk on the house (I always get this for my son when I get a coffee). They also have a frequent buyer card, so I've gotten a couple free cups from cashing those in as well. Overall, if you live here or if you are visiting, this is a great cafe to check out.

Came here once out of my way. Great little spot and atmosphere but gets a little too crowded for my…read moreliking. Fantastic coffee though the crowd got me a little frazzled and I couldn't find a proper menu. Might find a less busy time to come back some time.

Plenty of gluten free, vegetarian, dairy free, and vegan options! They also have a loyalty card for…read moreboth juices and hot drinks, which more places should do. Flat white wasn't the best but very open cafe that would be lovely to spend the day drinking coffee and working on a laptop and being apple to have a treat or lunch. Overall, highly recommend this cafe just wish prices weren't too high and the coffee would be just a bit better