My husband and I had the most delicious lunch here today. The sandwich fillings were very yummy - I…read morehad the egg&potato sandwich which I loved and my husband had a Chicken roll that was full of chicken and very tasty. The baking here is superb! Best blueberry bran muffins and melt in your mouth mini custard tarts with excellent coffee. Service was 10/10. We'll definitely be back!

Absolutely chuffed to stumble across this wee gem in the backstreets of Forrest Hill, a short…read more10minute drive from my house. I've only stopped in for coffee so far, but I've got to say it was the best coffee I've had in a long time - velvety smooth milk poured over perfectly extracted allpress espresso. Bliss. The barista clearly knows whatsup. The décor in here is also right up my alley - clean, white and modern with freshly cut flowers. It's pretty cosy inside but there's a coupley tables and chairs out the front as well. Definitely a spot for smaller catchups - 2,3 or maaaaybe 4 people max. The menu looks extensive - breakfast, brunch and lunch - and there's plenty of delectable looking sweet treats available on the counter. If you need any convincing, scroll through their FB pics - food porn at it's best (yesterday's was freshly pulled pork and a big bowl of coleslaw). This is also the North Shore pick-up point for Jess' Underground Kitchen, which is definitely worth checking out if you haven't already! She makes fresh, flavoursome take-home meals which you can pick up Mon, Tues and Wed. Head to her website for more details.

I can't believe I haven't heard of this place earlier. What an absolute treat!…read more I stopped in here last Friday lunch when it was cold and blustery out and I was in desperate need of soup. As per, I was in a bit of hurry so I was chuffed that their daily soup, Tomato and Leek Soup with Cheesy Toast, was available takeaway. Whilst waiting for my cuppa soup, I grabbed one of the only seats available and took it all in. Stanley's was absolutely packed; there were ladies who lunch, businessmen in suits, grandmas enjoying a cuppa and a hipster teen out with his mother. It struck me that this is the kind of place where everyone feels comfortable. The interior is simple, clean and fuss free with ceiling to floor windows that make it beautifully light inside (even when it is miserable outside). Of course, there are also exposed light features but in this case they work brilliantly with the fresh, white interior. Within 10minutes my takeaway soup had arrived with the bag of cheesy goodness and boy, was I excited. When I got home, I transferred the piping hot soup to a bowl and noticed that they had served it with fresh sage and a drizzle of cream. The little things really can a difference. The soup smelt absolutely devine and tasted equally as good; thick and hearty with a rich tomato flavour. Combined with the cheesy toast this was most definitely a substantial lunch. I was satisfied, full and ready to steam through an afternoon of work! I will most definitely be back, on the reg.

Stanley's is one of those good cafes popping up in suburban shops. The coffee is always good and…read moreworth the trip to pick up a takeout. The cabinet food is tempting and the pies. This weekend was a double visit. On Saturday a coffee and blueberry muffin was a mid morning treat. The muffin wasn't the biggest in the world but was lovely and moist with lots of berries. Sunday was a working bee and the homemade chicken and beef and ale pies hit the spot at lunchtime and provided the energy to keep going with the wallpaper stripping. If you want to eat in they have an excellent menu with old fashioned favourites such as savoury mince.

Recommend by a friend who is from Switzerland so tried this one the first time. Apparently it's…read morebeen there for over 20 years. I bought cookies this time they look very delicious to me. And they tasted even better. It's different from other bakeries. It's not too sweet and looks very artisan. Love it will definitely come back to try other stuffs.

The Swiss Bakery has been a favourite amongst locals for 20 years. Run by a friendly Husband and…read moreWife team it serves an utterly delicious range of sandwiches, breads, cakes and chocolates AND I've been told they do a mean brunch. Being a local myself I have several wonderful food memories from this place. When I was growing up Dad and I used to stop in every Sat morning after netball to devour one (ok sometimes two) of their ham and cheese croissants and on weekdays I would often be late/disorganized just so that we would HAVE TO pick up one of their filled French sticks for school lunch. To this day, I love The Swiss Bakery and if it weren't for my 'real' job and slowing metabolism I'd be here every day of the week. Pop into The Swiss Bakery for afternoon tea and make sure you order a coffee - it comes with a wee heart shaped shortbread on the side...how sweet!

I dont want to give away mairangi bay's hidden gem but this hip cafe up the back of the green…read moregables deserves to be known. Making knock out coffees and a stack of french toast that cant be missed, its perfect for brunch anyday. This is where the locals hangout so expect a laid back attitude! In the summer time, enjoy the courtyard. They are also super happy to fill up your own coffee cup for you. In fact it was the best response i've ever had. So if your getting on the eco vibe and want to stop using those disposable cups, take your own here for compliments and marshmallows. This place is cosy-cool and brings in a complete mix of locals. Go here for a laid back coffee!

Came here today for lunch with a friend and ordered the toasted muesli with fruit and yogurt. Came…read moreout with the fries order- was well presented and was very tasty- lots of good dried ingredients in the crunchy muesli as well as good fresh fruit with just enough yogurt and milk. Recommend the muesli! Fries went down a treat also. Find it in the upper corner of the Greengables shopping centre in Mairangi or the side door along the main road

Literally some of the best food I've ever had the frog legs were a bit weird but on the other hand…read moreeverything else was just summon the best I literally was like flirting with the waitress because she was so fine

This is a review for our dine in back in 2010. This Denny's…read moreestablishment is nothing compared to their American counterpart. The manager screamed at my mother because she inquired that we've been waiting over an hour (four entree meals) and calling us "stupid asians". Typical New Zealander during our stay in New Zealand. (New Zealanders market themselves "friendly".) To make it even more sadder. It was my mom's birthday. Also food was terrible, and overpriced. 1 star because the server was cool, and concerned. By the way. Our waitress was an American studying in New Zealand. We eat Denny's casually in the States, but this is just a big disappointment, and I still remember to this day how bad our experience was...

In a sunny afternoon, I walked in this new area, in the hope of finding some cozy place for a…read morecoffee. Then the sign by the garden captured my vision, pointing directly to this Cafe, meaning, this might be the One... People-friendly environment that anyone can just walk in, wander around, take a peek, enjoy his time in front of the counter for dessert, coffee or just for a sweet thought. There I was. Right by the counter, smelling the freshly grounded coffee and words just came out of my mouth: An Americano, with a bit of milk please. Then my eyes were totally attracted by the whole shelf of dessert next to me. Clearly I can tell, lemon yoghurt cake, chocolate caramel slice, passion fruit cheesecake, date scone, brownie etc. All fresh and with reasonable price. Unfortunately just had my lunch,otherwise I would throw myself into these sweet treats. Sitting down, waiting for my coffee to come, the country-style Cafe is such a delight to your eyes and mind. At least, I enjoyed a moment just looking at the light in the ceiling. There my coffee came. Not too strong, not too plain, just right. Not too bitter, not too sweet, just right. It is a man's work with wisdom, with experience and with enthusiasm. Take a sip, let it linger, the chocolate, creamy and a bit nutty taste was just perfect, with the afternoon sun shining to warm my heart. Yes, I am a coffee-holic, but, why not? Enjoy your coffee there, enjoy the sun.

Another place I visit far too often. I come here for breakfasts and brunches and snacks and…read moremilkshakes and coffee. I can always find an occasion. The food is pretty darn good and definitely on the cheaper side of things. I recommend the French toast, berry smoothie and a scrumptious apricot slice to finish it all off. If you're a beast with a sweet tooth like me that is. I've also had the burgers and sandwiches from here and they're always a treat. They're quite decently sized and are served with chippies too (bonus!) The service is friendly and fairly quick and of course the location is great!

When I think of Mairangi Bay, I think of the very popular cafe across the road from Bay Cafe which…read morehas won previously a cafe of the year award, so to visit the smaller of the two, much less appealing to the modern eye was a bold choice, mainly due to the amount of people seated across the road on a Sunday afternoon. At Bay Cafe, they have quite a bit of seating inside with small tables surrounding one large rectangle table, and then outside there are two tables which suit warmer days. The coffee my dad, partner and I ordered was fantastic, so I can't argue with the barista skills here. As we were only after a light snack, we opted on a few homemade sausage rolls, and a few date scones. The rolls, were ok, could have been possibly crispier to the bite as one would expect, but filled the gap. The date scones on the other hand were amazing! Full of fruit, and was done to perfection! So I must recommend them, the cheese scones however definitely not as nice and lacking that scone like bounce. The service is kind, and they have amazing quick service so I would recommend popping in for a morning or afternoon coffee.

I'm usually one to go for the underdog! So in Mairangi Bay I may opt out of coffee at Papermoon and…read morerather head across the road to Bay Café simply because Papermoon is always packed and Bay Café is, well... the underdog. I have to say they do OK. But only just OK. Their only real step up is that they are open on public holidays when the other cafes in Mairangi Bay are closed. And I think this is probably the only time they nab all the Bay's locals. Their food is sufficient and their drinks do the job, but there is nothing about this place that makes it stand out from the crowd and it does look a bit run down and dreary. It could use with a boost as the location is great and I do think this wee café has some big potential.

Food is good, service was friendly and fast on a busy friday morning, plenty of space to seat and…read morechoose from while overlooking wairau park

If you want really expensive coffee that is pretty average, in a fairly average setting with just…read moreokay service - then this is your place!!!!! The coffee is average at best. Not awful just not worth $$

Amazing coffee, amazing food and amazing service nuff said…read more Amazing selection of domestic espresso equipment. If ya want coffee at home this is the place !

Altura do real good coffees- highly recommend their trim flat white- beautiful pale brown moon…read moresurface. Their baristas are great- have also had their dark brown, fern-patterned cappuccino. Awesome because they have a great menu at the front of the store which describe all the coffees they have on offer- perfect for those who are still learning all the different types of coffee. Ordered their Mini Breakfast- which is half of their big breakfast. Got the eggs scrambled- choice of how they are cooked. Came with a piece of toasted 7 grain bread (or ciabatta) and a small package of butter. Also with a few strips of bacon on top with a roasted tomato, roasted mushroom, interesting choice of cheese kransky sausage and hash brown. A mix of several savoury components for a hearty start to the day. Good choice. Friend got their french toast which looked delicious with brioche bread. Have both indoor and outdoor seating with tarpaulin walls that still let in sun. A small courtyard fully outdoors as well. Able to see the roasting of coffee beans, purchase whole coffee beans, espresso or equipment as well as get something out of their great cabinet. Have a lot to offer- definitely go check it out.