We met and ate lunch together and we has a great experience. The lunch special was delicious mango…read morechicken for a great price. The food was fresh and tasty, the service was on point because the staff were lovely and had big smiles. The place was tidy, clean and we enjoyed eating here.

This place is definitely a place to stop and have a meal on your travels. Extremely clean and tidy,…read moregreat homemade food and delicious coffee. Owners are very friendly and welcoming. The only place in South Taranaki worth it!!

I have been here twice, both times for coffee. Once in the late afternoon and just now, when I was…read moreone of the first customers right when they opened. The servers are polite & friendly and they certainly do a brisk business, though it should be noted that each visit was because no other coffee place was open. Returning to the coffee, since it is a coffee cafe I anticipated a full flavored, delicious brew. While it wasn't bad - meaning not burned, bitter or stale - it offered little in terms of good taste. Pretty much along the lines of what you would get at McDonald's.

Lunch catch ups combine pleasure and purpose. Love working from the local cafes, tasting their…read moremenus, drinking their coffee and observing people around. On the photos #cabinetfood from Chaos Cafe

Food was extraordinary. I had the pulled pork burger and it was a 10 out of 10. Great service…read more The staff was extremely nice. The customers were pleasant and happy. New Zealanders are so friendly! Good atmosphere.

Best cafe I sampled in New Plymouth. Slightly out of the main shopping area but worth the visit…read more Awesome counter of delicious fresh salads, sandwiches, fritters, pies and so much more on a great menu. Huge emphasis on fresh ingredients. Clearly lots of people agree because the place was packed and buzzing. Quirky atmosphere and decor, including the staff uniforms. And to top it off, great coffee

Amazing place downtown. Delicious food. Very friendly and helpful staff. Felt very welcomed. Had…read morecomfortable seating inside and out. Gonna make this place a regular stop.

Brunch at The dept. - lamb burger in a charcoal bun with sweet potato chips. Parpadelle pasta with…read moreprawns in creamy sauce. It felt like sitting in a New York corner bar, watching the world rolled by, enjoying trendy food and good coffee. And all that with NZ warm and generous service.

This spot is just great! Solid flat whites, excellent breakfasts (did avocado toast and eggs…read morebenny), and memorable twists on the norms (caramel-chocolate croissant was my fav). The meat pies alone were worth a second trip.

One of few places that are good at both lunch and dinner - Elixir Cafe . This time the treat was a…read moredinner menu item cooked for lunch. Pan-fried fish with #Lyonnaise potatoes, charred capsicum purée, tomato salsa, pickled fennel and capers' popcorn.

This place is famous for it's Mince on Toast. If that sounds like it might float your boat check it…read moreout. The service this time around was pretty crap though, we had to go up and get our own menus and were looked at weirdly when we asked for another drinks menu. There were no high chairs which is a pain when you have a toddler. Weirdly there were a lot of toddlers in this establishment as well, and I bet every parent there thought the same as me! Last time around at this place I do not remember the service being so poor, so it may have just been an off day! When i came to the menu this time New Plymouth however I chose to branch out and get something more "exotic". Southern Fried chicken and Waffles with Louisiana style Hollandaise was the pick. It came out and looked the part but the waffles were soggy the chicken was good the Louisiana style Hollandaise was relatively flavorless. So all around underwhelming really. Although this time around my experience was underwhelming this place is generally pretty good. Like I said at the beginning if fancy mince and toast is the kinda thing to float your breakfast or brunch boat I suggest you call in and visit these guys, that's the local go to dish and always a winner!

One of my followers convinced me to check The Birdie cafe to meet for coffee and I'm glad I did, I…read moreliked the atmosphere and it was easy to converse there. The service was good and we didn't have to wait too long. Coffee was good and we paid a good price. I will check out their famous salads next time and try one because they looked delicious.