Amazing local spot with a great outdoor seating area! We came here because this restaurant had good…read moreratings on New Zealand's version of Yelp. I was not disappointed with the food, customer service, or the view from the outdoor patio. My friend and I both ordered the grilled prawns dish, and it was extremely flavorful and yummy! Great portion size and great presentation. I also really liked that I didn't have to peel the prawns. I'm a real lazy eater so A+ for that haha. Would definitely recommend dining here when visiting Waineke!

My friends and I were searching for a breakfast spot before a big day of exploring and settled for…read moreWai Kitchen.. it literally looks over Oneroa beach.. Well.. a few tables do as they make the most of their awkwardly shaped cafe. Staff were friendly and engaging.. a few laughs and general chitter chatter while noticing their interesting decor. We got some coffees which were ok.. Pancakes.. Eggs Bene (w bacon).. Mushroom on toast.. The pancakes were amazing! I asked for an extra which is highly recommended if you're hungry. The bene toast was a bit chewy and didn't do the plate justice and mushrooms good if you not hungry as it's just 3 small pieces of toast. Overall we had a nice time but waited too long for our meals which apart from the pancakes, was totally worth it. Worth a try as it's conveniently located in the middle of the main township and close to all the action.

Great location, staff, coffee and prices! Also offers savoury food and perfect way to start the…read moremorning!

Pleasant spot. Ordered a double shot (no kidding) here this morning to drink at the same place…read more It was not that busy, but it inexplicably took about 7 minutes for the barista to make my coffee, after serving a bunch of others ahead of me. Coffee was excellent but the wait was pretty frustrating.

Good coffee, friendly service and decent all-day breakfast. They also offer pita wraps, salads,…read moremezzo plates and a selection of local wine. However I don't think I will be coming back because they charge $1 extra for soy milk, which is simply outrageous. A packet of soy milk costs $2-3 so even if I get an XXL latte it is ridiculous to charge that much money for milk. And why should people with food intolerance or allergies have to pay royalties just to enjoy a cup of coffee? This kind of over-charging needs to stop and I hope this review might help the owners reconsider.

Great place for breakfast. Nice owner, lovely view.read more

Arcadia is a hidden gem :) I have visited this spot twice and have thoroughly enjoyed both my…read moreexperiences here. All of their breakfast dishes are absolutely delish and my favorite is the eggs Benedict. I will say that if you are eating here, then plan to spend between 25-35$ for your meal, which may seem pricey but not uncommon for Waiheke and the food is worth it! The outside seating is lovely on a sunny day and the indoor cafe is adorable as well. The location is perfectly located next to beautiful palm beach so it is the perfect breakfast stop before a swim or perfect for lunch and a drink after a Long Beach day. Very kind staff as well. Love it here :)

Such a great setting for a cafe/restaurant! Palm beach is a stunning beach on Waiheke but…read moreunfortunately our experience at Arkadia was not and especially if you want food that matches it's surroundings.. We had been riding around the island stopping at most bays which requires coffee and food! I chose here (as suppose to next door) because I remember having a great time and meal here last time. We ordered the Pork belly burger, spicy chicken and breads and dips.. The "chicken" looked nice but was more like nuggets/pieces as suppose to "chicken".. plus it wasn't even spicy?!? Confusing on so many levels. Burger was ok.. interesting having pork belly with crackling in a burger - the pork was nice but not so in the burger. Staff were friendly enough but not engaging. I think we got more engagement from other customers. It was a beautiful day and we were having fun - just wished we had a great experience with the food to match the day and Palm beach.

Outstanding coffee, hidden down the alleyway, behind the main stores. Island coffee is a mixture of…read moreGeneral Store and chill Coffee House. They had a number of unique coffee accoutrement. Very casual seating is arranged around the store, along with outdoor seating, providing intimate spaces to relax and enjoy the menu of basic espresso beverages.

Waiheke Island Coffee Roasting Company has been producing outstanding, exceptional, superb roasted…read morecoffee beans for quite some time now. It simply is the best and whenever I'm on the island I purchase some, no matter the price tag. Well things just got better because Island Coffee opened up a café in Ostend, behind Out There Surf & Skate and True Blue. My friend and I ordered flat whites here the Saturday we visited the markets. Died and gone to coffee heaven! Delicious! A tiny café but robust coffee and no shortage of customers lining up to order. There were a couple of tables in the café, some casual seating outside and plenty of atmosphere.

The Good: Gorgeous views at this family run cafe/diner/bar. The interiors were relaxed, playful and…read moregave off a beach bohemian vibe. We came here for breakfast but spotted beers on tap and a pizza oven. I imagine having drinks out back on a summer afternoon must be glorious. The Bad: Food took a while, so make sure you're willing to wait like 40+ minutes for a meal. Recommend grabbing a drink and a pastry to tide you over. And we found a live ant in our garnish, but we channeled our island selves and it was chill.

Has a central location in Onera Village, with lots of seating on the patio and inside. You can get…read moreindividual wifi codes at the counter that each last for 30 minutes. Came with a group of 7 behind another large party and they had the courtesy to warn us of a 35 minute wait. Despite the amount of seating, their kitchen looked rather small so I could see wait times being an issue here. We weren't too bothered since many of us were tired and just wanted to sit, but be aware if you're hoping for food right away. Ordered the special of the day ($14) along with a side salad ($8). The special was only a salmon fillet, although they allow you to pick 2 different half-salads. The fish was delicious, very nicely cooked but succulent and not dry at all. A good rest stop overall, but wished they offered just a couple more affordable options. Most of my party could only get decent sized portions for lunch items starting between $18-22.

Really wonderful food. I was impressed. The snapper was delicious, the roasted corn it was…read moreresting on was sweet n flavorful w a hint of spice that I loved. The grilled focaccia was delicious! And the martini w passion fruit--excellent. I sat in this little alleyway w 3-4 tables. Nice sea breeze. Go to this restaurant. You will enjoy it!

Convenient, easy location to find with a cozy interior…read more Service was amazing. Waiter was very helpful when I asked questions about dishes and when I ordered something, he made sure I knew what I was ordering. I ordered the Short Rib Agnolotti.. Think of a really soft piece of short rib in a pasta shell, very similar to ravioli. We also ordered the bruschetta, spaghetti, and risotto and those options are also really great, but that Agnolotti was the star of the show. Keep in mind, this is a pre COVID-19 review and I still cannot get over how delicious this meal was. I absolutely cannot wait to go back and introduce more friends to the best pasta of my life.

We found this place totally at random - I saw a menu and they mentioned that they have galletes. I…read morelove galletes and grab them every chance I get. So we went in. WOW - perfect galletes - thin, pure buckwheat with an amazing cheese and spinach. Just as good as in Montreal or Paris. The coffee was also great, but I love Australian coffee, and the dairy here is just out of this world so if you add it to that perfect coffee - WOW. We had a coconut orange cake with the coffee and that was also perfect. Wow -- there's no other way of putting it - so I'm definitely recommending this cafe.

Cute place right on the main street in Oneroa. Excellent food, excellent service. So many great…read morevegan/vegetarian options and specials. Great for morning tea, lunch, or early dinner. I eat here often and have never been disappointed.

I went here for brunch. I ordered a Latte and the French toast. That latte was really good. It was…read morenice and creamy and had a nice foam design on top. The French toast was great. It was soft and fluffy. It came with a whole fried banana and huge bacon slices. There was a couple apple and orange slices on the side. Staff were really friendly. Service was really fast. There was indoor and outdoor seating. They have a small car park in front. The outdoor seating is dog friendly.