The food was great. Had the fish and meat tacos. The fish were good and the meat was very tasty…read more The location was great overlooking the beach. The $10 charge to share was high and i don't like places that charge when you don't receive anything extra by sharing. I was also taken aback when they removed the fork, that was already on the table, from one of our party who ordered the fries to try and limit the tasting of anyone else's food. Food and ambience good but service did not meet the rest of the positives.

After spending the morning digging up sand on the beach, we had built up a decent appetite for…read morebrekkie. Hotties is a lovely place. They are located with a view of the beach. You can sit either inside or outside. I'd have to say it was a whimsical wonder for beach white as the color theme, Ordered a breakfast burrito and a frittata dish that had spinach with a poached egg on it. Scrumptious! Eating here was like eating inside some tropical dream. Truly a special place.

Fantastic little winery featuring feijoa liquor and many delicious liquors to choose from! The…read moreowner, Danny, is very knowledgeable and makes it worth visiting the winery even if you don't drink! He had us try a dozen different liquors and several wines while regaling us with the amusing history of the feijoa. My favorites were the limoncello and the ginger liquor. Highly recommend a stop here if you are visiting the Coromandel area.

Best tasting I've ever experienced! Danny let us try all the different fruit liquors from the farm…read moreand told us the history behind the region, all in a very funny and entertaining way. He even ran down the hill to grab us some feijoas to try. It's clear the proprietors care deeply about both their customers and their business. Plus the view was SPECTACULAR. We bought a bunch of bottles to take home and will definitely return next time we're in the area. HIGHLY recommend!

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!

Still great fish and chips!! Ordered the snapper, garlic butter chips, salad for $18 and a thick…read moremilkshake for $6 with no regrets. They do charge for tartar sauce and ketchup separately and fish portions seem smaller than the pre-pandemic days, but the prices didn't raise too much. Will always drop by whenever I'm on this side of NZ.

Didn't have many expectations going in since it seemed like a regular fish & chip spot. What…read moreattracted us was the family friendly ambiance and the affordable prices! There's ample seating and a fish & chip meal is only $6! I got the Snapper burger meal ($10) and the buns taste super fresh and warm, not stale. The sandwich was super filling. Everything here comes in generous portions and you will not leave hungry! Would recommend if you're in the area checking out cathedral cove :)

We opted to drop by Hahei in search of food after relaxing at the nearby Hot Water Beach. Some…read morebusiness that advertised gourmet eats was locking up for the night and we were thinking we might be going to bed hungry. A nice chap rolled down the car window and told us to drive down the street in Hahei to the Hahei Holiday Resort (camp ground). We followed his advice and discovered the Serial Griller who was taking orders for delicious burgers. I found the Mickey to my liking while my wife ordered the Mallory (because it contained maple bacon jam). If this business was sitting anywhere on the beach you would have to stand in line for an hour to place your order. I am not sure why they are hidden away in a campground but it is the best kept secret in Hahei.

I came there by chance for a drink. We liked it so much that we came back the day afterwards and…read morethe third day as well. Why? Amazing view, nice furniture, cool atmosphere, great team, healthy food, and great music. What else could we ask for more?

Fantastic place for lunch. Great outdoor spaces in a garden setting. Lots of character and…read moreshowcased local artists. The food was fantastic. We had the burger of the day (beef burger (2 homemade patties) with blue cheese crumbles and caramelized onions, and the open faced steak sandwich. Amazingly good! Huge portions! The deserts, pastries and ice cream looked amazing as well! Service was friendly and prompt!

Wow. Highly recommended. We each had an amazing breakfast. Nice owners and art to see.read more

A mid morning stroll led us to this neat and natural little restaurant. The menu was not overly…read morecomplicated and meals provided a full range of taste and texture. The friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere only added to the delightful experience. We will be back.

My absolute favorite restaurant in the world! Came here twice when we were living in NZ for a short…read moretime. We had such a great experience I had to come back before we left. The food is outstanding and the atmosphere is relaxed and fun. If I had to recommend one thing from the menu, it's the scallops in the Pernod cream sauce- WOW!!!

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.