Super cute cafe with traditional kiwi breakie. You order at the counter and staff brings the food…read moreto you. The food is fresh and delicious, staff are kind. Loved the designs on top of the coffee. You can eat inside or out, and when you're outside it's next to a playground for children to enjoy, while parents can relax at the cafe and enjoy too. Loved seeing all the well-behaved dogs sitting outside with their owners too. Only thing I thought that was odd, as an American, is the staff picks up your dirty dishes. We were dining with Kiwis who told us to leave the dirty dishes. In America, if we order at the counter we are expected to return our dirty dishes ourselves, similar to Hahei Beach Cafe offering the drinking water bar for patrons to fill up glasses of water or pitchers of water. Loved this place and will be returning!

Liked this place so much we had breakfast two days in a row…read more There was a lot of seating available, with nice open air tables, perfect for a sunny morning. I had the Smashed Avo both days. It is delicious! Light, refreshing, piled with plenty of avocado! I also enjoyed the iced mocha. There is a lunch menu that also sounds great, but we never made it back to try lunch. If you're staying in Hahei or just passing through, don't hesitate to stop at this cafe!

Fabulous little cafe just off the main road. It's an oasis for the weary traveler looking for the…read moreperfect coffee or tea and scone. The entrance brings you into a cute world with bird houses, weathered wood and chalkboard menus. We had coffee and chai lattes which were fantastic. My zucchini basil muffin was superb, while my husbands scone with jam and cream melted in the mouth. The outdoor courtyard is a place you could spend awhile relaxing in the shade. There's also a kid play space to boot.

The most amazing food on the Coromondel! We had pumpkin coconut ginger soup, garden salad,…read moremushroom and spinach/sundried tomatoe pies snd a magnificent hummingbird cake for dessert. Absolutely delicious! They make everything themselves with fresh ingredients and you can taste it. Don't miss a meal here.

We stopped by for breakfast before heading back to Auckland. It's a cute little cafe in Whitianga…read morenear the coast with a small parking lot in front and street parking. The staff here are friendly and nice and the menu made it hard to decide what to order since I wanted to try everything. Along with a breakfast/brunch menu, they also have some strong coffee and other baked goods to check out. The food portion was generous and the food was delicious. We actually had to pack some to go since we couldn't finish everything. Also, it was awesome that they had wifi because our service wasn't very great since we were from a different country. Overall, good food and friendly service.

Stopped by here for Brunch before heading back up to Auckland. I ordered the Smoked Kingfish with…read moreKumara and Potato rosti. The smoked fish had a nice woody flavour but to me it was still rather moist - unlike the smoke fish you get at the fish monger. The rosti itself was well seasoned but I think it could be a little more crispy..

The nachos! We keep talking about how good these nachos were. The sweet chili sauce makes all the…read moredifference.

Nice setting for a coffee with a beach house rustic feel. I had a large flat white. It was only…read more0.20 cents more than the regular so what wouldn't you? There was a long line for food so I didn't order and cannot comment on that. It was a holiday weekend so they had a 15% surcharge.

Busy New Year's Day. Some staff were nice. Others didn't make eye contact. We were warned that…read morethere was a half hour to 45 minute wait on food, which we were fine with. Bacon came with the pancakes even though we had requested none. However, after half the table ate, two meals didn't arrive until well over an hour after they were ordered. We asked two waiters where the food was and were told it was on its way. When the meal arrived we had no apology. For the price of the breakfast we would expect better service, improved communication regarding wait times and kinder staff.

I had the field mushrooms on toast great vegetarian option. There was a nice selection of cabinet…read morefood and hot meals. The coffee a 7/10 (for mocha). Very quick service. One thing to note is there wasn't very many exclusive vegetarian options but I'm sure the staff would be happy to accomodate to dietary needs as they were very friendly. Nice spot not quiet on the main drag which is nice, as well as relatively spacious and comfortable for a small space. Overall rate it a 8/10 like it a lot will be coming here again.

I have never experienced an avocado toast like this before. It was so unique and flavorful. If…read moreyou're in the area, I highly recommend stopping by the Fig for breakfast or lunch. It's Figgin' delicious!

Stylish cafe that looks good inside and out. French style cafe seating outside and nice array of…read moregiftware at counter. Food looks delicious but on closer inspection I thought the date scones looked lacking fruit. Chose a savoury brioche and was disappointed- ham/mustard filling only on top so basically and expensive sweet bread roll with topping. Coffee good though

Pauanui is not the most lively place in the world, it's a sleepy holiday town and the chocolate…read morepretzel is open on a Sunday .. This, in itself, recommends it to half-brained vacationers like us .. Staff were laid back kiwis, this is not somewhere to expect deference, it's more of a 'sounds good mate' service, which I enjoy .. The place is cute and little, the tables are inside and outside, with sun umbrellas already up and inviting. The food came out, and there was a LOT, way too much for us to eat and it was delicious, the wedges were crispy and the beef burger with bacon was amazing, it was practically a skyscraper burger with all the fillings. One problem was that I actually ordered a steak burger. But Meh .. I enjoyed the beef anyway.

I am stunned that no one has reviewed this place yet. Then again, everyone has probably heard about…read morehow horrific The Chocolate Pretzel is by now. I have just experienced the most aggressive and insulting customer service from the owner/manager. Our meals were anything but - with small portions and everything tasting like mild play dough - not even the salty kind you eat as a kid. Coffee was a complete joke, don't waste your time and money. You'd be better off re-using your coffee grounds from yesterday at home. Don't lose your hope for humanity - AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!

We were looking for a good Eggs Benedict in town and our Waterfront Apartments hotel owner…read morerecommended Espy. Indeed, they were excellent with a unique tomato relish that complemented the flavor profile nicely. Typically, any time a restaurant messes with the traditional Benedict recipe, it's for the worse. But this was a rare win in these rarefied waters. I also tried a chocolate cake that was a bit dry and not worth the calories. They made my dry cappuccino exactly as I asked though the espresso beans were a little more bitter than I typically care for. The juices came from a bottle but were OK. Overall, it was a good experience with a friendly staff, nice view of the ocean and fast service. Definitely worth a stop if you're a Benny fan.

A really good place for breakfast. They open very early relative to the other places in town. It's…read morea counter service so you need ti place your order before getting a table. The ocean view from the outdoor seatings is really good. I went with the salmon Benedict as usual. It was good the hollandaise sauce was heavy just to my liking. My wife went with a dish that had avocado, roasted tomato and I believe she substituted the bacon with creamy mushrooms and added poached eggs. Her order was tasty as well. Finally we had pancakes for desserts they were good as well. The WiFi is really slow and you get 50mb only, so if you are going just for the WiFi don't .

I went to The Pepe on the 29th on December at approximately 11:30am. I came with a group of 8…read morefriends of mine for a pleasant breakfeast. We ordered coffee and a variate of their food items. We were told the wait time would be an hour, and although they let us know, it shouldn't be that busy since the cafe was not that packed. The coffee was good, one of the redeeming qualities of this restaurant. However, the service was quite mediocre. Our table had not been cleared and when one of my associates asked for the table to be cleared, we got a snarky reply . When they finally cleared the table they still left a few dishes. Also, the food was bought out over a 15 minute period which really was not pleasant watching my friends eat their food while I sat there hungry. When almost all hope was lost, one of the best eggs benes I had ever eaten was put in front of me. They have a large portion of food, especially of the salmon. The toast could have been a bit crispier but overall quite good. Definitely a bit of room for improvement but could be a Michelin star cafe if they take this review with a swift stride. Yours sincerely, Steel drillbit

The best meal we've had on the peninsula, and the most reasonably priced. Burgers, nachos, and the…read morefish of the day we're all outstanding! Kids menu looked good too- and there's a playground right next door so great if traveling with kids! Looks like they also do breakfast and lunch. There's more on the menu than what they post at the door.

Nice little convenience store with your basics, meat pies, and pastries. Perfect for a quick pit…read morestop. Also has coffee and soft drinks.