Made a complicated order. Hey, I guess that's my fault : scrambled eggs. Took 45 minutes to arrive…read more No apology, part of a pattern of very bad service. Glum people all of them, doing a lousy job, and not giving a damn. The food was good, tho, when it finally arrived.

My family went to Cortado for lunch after disembarking the ferry from Wellington. It was awesome!…read moreWe ordered a caesar salad, pancakes, pomegranate and pear salad, and a lamb hot stone. For those who don't know what I'm talking about, a hot stone is a really hot stone used to cook meats on. The food was really good! The service was very fast and the drinks came out very quickly! We only had two issues. First, we ordered a meatball upgrade with one of our dishes that never came (they didn't charge for it). Also, the caesar salad needed a little more dressing. Easy fixes. Overall, highly recommend if you are passing through!

Two of us came in for coffee and a breakfast before we catch the ferry…read more We ordered two Pancake Stacks with Banana and Bacon plus two Americanos. The coffees were good and the staff were excellent. The pancakes were just so-so and we would have liked to put on our own syrup as we would have liked more. The pancakes were dry and also a bit cold. I would like them to do better, especially for the price.

Waited 35 minutes for cold eggs Benedict with smoked salmon. One egg was practically raw and ran…read moreall over the plate. The smoked salmon was served in a pile on the side and was ice cold fresh from the fridge. The second egg was sort of gelatinous (almost hard boiled). The service was surly at best. Very disappointed. I am surprised as I have had mostly good experiences in New Zealand. When I asked if it would be much longer she barked " we're busy today" at me. Most unusual - bad service and poor quality food and not inexpensive. There are some other, much better options nearby. Skip the Seabreeze and try those!

Cute corner café. Great location and the food and coffee is great! The owners are really attentive.read more

I'm pretty sure if I had just ordered everything right it would have been perfect. It's no ones…read morefault but mine which makes it seem harsh that I even give it a 3 star. I'll explain... I'm still confused on how to order my coffee in this county. I just like iced coffee but a barista the day before said it's called a flat white here. So we ordered those which are actually cappuccinos. They were pretty!! But not what I like... (not their fault). I knew the Eggs Benedict looked delicious in all the pictures I had seen but I was intrigued by the poached eggs, kumara, and avocado dish. The lady helped me pick that one since it's so unique and apparently a big seller. Again, my fault for thinking it was going to be an avocado toast with bits of potato. I don't know where I got that from, it doesn't even say toast on there. Anyways, I didn't care for it or the texture of the kumara. There was also only a small slice or two of avocado tucked in there. Not my fave, but if I had an extra day I would have given it a second try with the eggs Benedict or French toast.

When the lady was talking about a whole filet, she meant as big as my arm! Best fish and chips of…read moremy life. Glad we stopped in. Their baked goods look wonderful . And the Frank sodas so delish. Ask Ask for free wifi. Organic ice cream. Breakfast items. Friendly staff. right near the marina.

Frozen and overcooked burgers. We ordered salads, fish of…read morethe day and burgers. The salads were fine, a little small I would say. Fish of the day was average. But the worse were the burgers, frozen patty and extremely overcooked, they were so hard I nearly harmed my teeth, quite disappointing. I have to say that we complained to the owner, she agreed and gave us back 10$ out from 16$. This was a nice gesture from her.

We had breakfast here one morning after spending the night in town. The cafe has a main dining…read morearea, but also a small area in the front for take away orders, which we found convenient. They have an array of pastries, muffins and other baked good. They also had various teas and coffee to drink. The cafe looked quite nice, the perfect setting for a nice breakfast. Our food was very good, as was the tea I ordered. If I was looking to have breakfast in Blenheim again, I would definitely go here.

Cafe/restaurant with a big nterior space as well as a deck area overlooking the river. Comfy…read moreatmosphere with a cosy fire on a chilly day. Today was a morning tea stop, so a peach and white chocolate muffin filled the spot (served warm with a little yoghurt on the side). The sweet selection is brought on a tray to your table and explained which is a nice touch (some looked more enticing than others). There's also a full menu for bkfst, lunch and dinner options and easy parking outside.

Delightful and delicous!!! What a gem of a place! I had the coconut lemongrass mussels with the…read morebest toasted bread- side order of fries! Tender and succulent with a slight zing of spice! Holy moley amazing! My hubby had the white wine and garlic mussels.. mmmmmm mmmmm!! Wow!! Sis-in Law had the fish and chips- BLUE COD!! Wowzers!! Excellent wine list and a view that cannot be beat! Service was excellent!! 5 stars!

We stopped in for some Green-Lipped Mussels that everyone…read moresaid we need to try. They are apparently the featured item in this part of NZ. This place is right on the water and the wait staff was very helpful. We tried an order and they were outstanding! I'm glad we tried some. We visited in Mar 2017

Situated on the main highway, as you head south from Otaki. Those of us who haven't passed through…read morelately will remember it as the old Brown Sugar Cafe. House-like setting with seating inside or out, a large grassed area and kids play room with cute little teepees. A lit fire kept us warm and cosy. Standard counter food and blackboard menu. Both the frittata and pumpkin soup were good, as were the butterscotch slice and brownie.

A very lively spot at 8:30am on a weekday. After visiting a few coffee shops on this trip to New…read moreZealand, it's become clear that coffee is definitely a thing in this country and it's nice that I haven't seen a single one of those green siren places! Fabulous display of pastries and breakfast foods, it was the "Bacon Pie" that caught my eye this morning. Practically a slice of cake except made with layers of cheese and egg and bacon (what we Americans would call 'ham') with pastry. Reheated under the broiler, it was excellent and I'm sorry that it did not photograph well. With the breakfast, a flat white which is similar to a cappuccino but with less foam. Delicious rich coffee that was perfect. I took an hour to sit and write a Yelp review on their free wifi and also wartch a pretty steady stream of people coming in for their fix as well as several meetups of folks also hanging out. Friendly fun morning vibe. [Review 331 of 2024 - 2 in New Zealand - 21365 overall]

This popular cafe with a relaxed vibe has a delicious looking selection of food in their display…read morecabinet and makes wonderful coffee. We just wish they served their coffee in proper cups!

This brekkie and lunch spot at Bay of Many Coves has indoor and outdoor seating areas, heaters…read moreindoors, and blankets outdoors in case you get a bit cold. The service, like everywhere else at Bay of Many Coves is impeccable. Breakfast isn't quick to arrive, but I've found that to be the case everywhere in New Zealand. The eggs here are so fresh that the yolks are a vibrant orange. We loved the Eggs Benedict breakfast and the quinoa salad lunch. The steak cut French fries are also delicious. The burgers were just okay, as were the pancakes. The European continental breakfast was average, but the marmalade served with was fantastic. The yogurt and granola was also delicious. Service is a 5. Food varies from 3-5, depending on what you order. Nothing is bad, though.