Ambiance was wonderful, on the porch at sunset. Waistaff was pleasant, but didn't go out of their…read moreway. We were disappointed they were out of the two dishes we came to try. We opted to substitute the flounder dinner which was supposed to have a burnt butter sauce with capers. What we got was a burnt fish with burnt capers. Pretty sure someone got confused on the recipe in the kitchen. It was served without apology. We ate it...the fish inside was good, but the rest was inedible. Not sure it was worth the ferry trip from Pahia.

Ordered fries (chips) and they came with cheese on them... the server looked at us like we were…read morecrazy for asking them to remake them bc my boyfriend is vegan. After paying $50 for two drinks and an order of fries, this was quite surprising. She refused to remake the fries and offered if we want to pay for another order, she'd be happy to put it in. The best part was she made sure to admonish us and let us know we should have said we were vegan while ordering... to which I would respond... who assumes fries come with cheese? Not the kind of service I would have expected. Not a nice start to our stay. The only redeeming quality is that the bartender was awesome. Needless to say, we won't be eating or drinking here again over the next week and will be sure to tell others this isn't the place we'd recommend.

We ate dinner there on a Sunday night. I ordered the scotch steak, it came with a salad and fries…read more It was delish. The steak was cooked perfect and the steak and fries were hot. The salad was the best I've had in NZ. You won't be disappointed and the view is perfect.

Just checked into Edgewater Palm, and this restaurant was just right beside it. The staffs were all…read morevery friendly and responsive with their service, however the food takes awhile to serve. Overall, it was a very good experience with the food and the service. I would totally recommend it for a group and food to share, especially the seafood platter.

One of our favorite places in town for breakfast and lunch. Their chicken salad sandwich is…read morefantastic! We love the patio seating, and always seem to run into friends enjoying the fare as well. Gracious, helpful staff, and great coffee too. Highly recommend!

We were referred to this little gem by a local ... and everyone of our party of 9 loved it . The…read moreeggs Benedict was amazing . The coffee divine . The service was attentive to our special requests . We loved it !!!

While staying 3 days in Mangonui, from the US, we met up with some Kiwi cousins that I've never…read morebeen introduced to the 29 years of my life. It was after the first time trying this restaurant in the morning that it quickly became a ritual. The food is great, freshly made, good service and a view to fit anyone's morning of the bay.

Absolutely amazing. Stunning view. I give this 5 stars in respect to Northland cafes and…read morerestaurants. If you are driving up north you should stop here for sure. Coffee is EXCELLENT. I am particularly fussy about my coffee and this rivals some of the best I've tried across the globe; London,nyc,USA and Europe. Has the French toast "Frenchie" and my husband had some sort of breakfast with beans. We ended up getting another flat white takeaway as it was that good. They have gluten free options. Cake, etc, pies, hot dogs... A wide selection but all done very well. Highly recommend.

Let me start with the staff...amazing. I ordered at the Zest not realizing the Waffle Room is a…read moreseparate place. When I saw the Waffle Room menu, as a waffle lover, I wanted to change my order, and the staff was great about it. Sure I was probably the worst tourist to them, but they played it off very sweetly. I am so happy I changed my order. We got the American (bacon, bananas, and maple syrup), the Bacon & Pesto, and the Lemon Bomb (a lemon ice cream, meringue, and lemon curd) waffle. I can't decide which was the best, and I easily could have eaten three more. The flavors were so fresh, unique, and delicious. The waffle was perfect. The toppings were plentiful. It was the best experience. We even sat through rain to eat slowly and savor every bite.

Decaf today so all happy. Great generous boysenberry and white chocolate muffin. Pleased we came…read moreback. Friendly staff great menu and counter food. Can see why this place is busier than any other.

Good coffee. Great location opposite beach. Food looked ok…read morebut lots of pre prepared sandwiches and pies that they re heat. Didn't see a lot of fresh stuff.

Really great spot right across from the beach with good coffees and a big menu with breakfast And…read morelunch items. The burgers look really good!

After our three hour tour around the islands we came upon this little place. It is a quaint little…read morerestaurant that serves breakfast all day. Our eggs Benedict and French toast were delish. They seem to have a large selection of baked goods as well. Cute outdoor seething but they also have about 5-6 tables inside. Very friendly staff and only a few blocks from the dock.

The food was fine, but the very nasty woman at the counter made our breakfast unpleasant. Not sure…read morewhy she was so angry at life but really uncomfortable. Maybe just try to smile?

I got a vanilla latte and it was delicious! I got the huevos rancheros with chorizo and they were…read morepretty good;however, the tortillas were not mixed with the huevos "eggs." I'm Mexican and in Mexico the tortillas and eggs are on the same plate. Don't get me wrong it was good but if they mix the tortillas it will be better. P.S. They are missing a portrait from Mexico. :)

We booked a table for 6 30 on a Friday, and then place was packed and very noisywhen we arrived…read more We shared the Haku Kingfish sashimi starter, which had a yummy ponzu sauce and some interesting tapioca crackers, which were black with small white blisters - really unusual. Main course was the market fish, a bl we fin tuna variant on a wonderful green sauce that's apparently a local delicacy, although we passed on the beef lardons that normally go with it. Even without the lardons, it was fantastic For desert, they named to Manchester a vegan chocolate cheesecake option. That, and a couple of glasses of port, rounded off the evening nicely

We had a short time for a light lunch and decided to stop in. Our server was very friendly and…read morehelpful. When I asked what she recommended, she said that the Aglio and the Te Ika Mata are great paired together - so that what we went for. The Aglio is Confit garlic, Rosemary salt and Truffle Mascarpone. The Te Ika Mata is raw market fish (cod today), coconut, coriander, chili and lime. The Aglio was warm and fresh and the the confit garlic had a great flavor without being overpowering and was very good. The Te Ika Mata had a wonderful flavor - a hint of lime mixed with the coriander (cilantro for those from the U.S. in a liquid with subtle coconut flavor. The flavors worked so well together - I was very pleasantly surprised and our server was right - the two (Aglio and Te Ika Mata) worked very well together. It was light yet satisfying and I would absolutely order it again!

Great coffee and smoothies, fluffiest tastiest omelettes, delicious eggs bene, tasty salads. They…read moretend to use local ingredients and turn them into delicious baked goods. Try the gluten free scones with marmalade, the carrot lemon soup is great value at $10.50. Friendly smiley hard working staff. The setting is quirky fun and has a tropical feel for the centre of town. The entrance has water features amongst tropical plants with plenty of seating inside and out. Sells everything gluten-free, there is gluten bread available if you want it. There is also a community notice board inside. This cafe is located next door to McDonalds.