Cute spot, big menu, very accommodating for my dietary restrictions! Great spunky service and fun…read moredialogue! We did happen to order the chicken wings (they are breaded) looked delicious but we couldn't eat em... removed quickly and took em off. If I could... I would! But it was fine big portions made our belly's full and happy. Boardwalk burger, protein style, yum!! Tacos with pork were decent but the view was out of this world. Pulled pork tortilla combo was a bit strange but we will get 2 burgers next time. I recommend for a view and good food with fun service!

Right off the beach and perfect for a warm summer evening. My boyfriend and I shared the garlic…read morebread (SO GOOD) and the Hot Mixed platter, which was a sampling of all of their (fried) seafood appetizers. It was really fun and more than enough food for the two of us. Bonus: they had Lagunitas IPA on tap!

The food was excellent here. It is a beautiful restaurant, and the service was outstanding.read more

We landed in Napier from Auckland to visit some friends and stopped here for lunch on the way. The…read morefood was innovative, fresh ingredients and perfectly prepared. The atmosphere was relaxed and the staff was professional. I would definitely go again.

A small cafe in Napier that's known for delicious meat pies and abalone pies/fry bread. The cafe…read moreis cozy with open air dining. Service was friendly and efficient. We tried their steak and mushroom pie and abalone pies (both with chips) and also a warm cheese scone. Everything was delicious. Their flat white coffee was also perfect for an afternoon pick me up.

Lovely friendly little cafe in the heart of Ahuriu , coffees , breakfast and brunches , a short 5…read moremin walk to the beach where if you're lucky you may see 'Sooty' the local cat ‍, friendly happy staff and very welcoming

Nothing special. My omelette was very dry - and the bacon was ham. Coffee was very good however.read more

This is the best coffee in Napier - and also provides great food - breakfast, brunch and lunches as…read morewell as delicious cakes and pastries. Spacious inside (in the old post office building) and tables outside. This is our regular coffee spot and having lived in Napier for 20 years we've tried a few cafes over the years . This is definitely the best if you are serious about the quality of your coffee.

Super delicious and complex flavors applied to usual favorites. Great spot right on the water.read more

Cute place for breakfast or lunch! We arrived at 11:30, which was between the time they ended…read morebreakfast and started serving lunch. They sat us anyway and took our drink orders while we waiting. Good selection of beer/cider/wine/cocktails! I had the pork bao bun that comes with an apple/cabbage slaw and really enjoyed it!

Not sure if it was the owner but the person that took our order was a total 'A' hole with a capital…read moreA. Too many fries and only 1 piece of fish. $3 for catsup and $3 for tartar sauce. No beer, no malt vinegar, no napkins, had to twist his arm for a wooden fork.

I was on my way to breakfast and was leaving the immediate area, but wanted to make a stop here to…read more"check-it-out", get a little take-out for later! I had been travelling throughout NZ and pretty much been hitting several F&C shops from Auckland to Wellington, Napier, and in-between. Granted, I didn't hit every shop in this amazing country, by any stretch, but in the 2 weeks here, I hit as many as I could. My criteria for F&C (all food, actually) is all about value, as I am certain that most of the time you can get superior quality without having to get banged for your bucks, and the Frying Dutchman is proof in the puddin'! I'd have to say it was the best I had in all of New Zealand, there were comparable, maybe (I said, just maybe) a few a tad better, but the price, the friendliness, and quality is unmatched. Heck, if I were a local, this would be my go-to, without doubt. The owner and his pop were there, and they were great folk (which seemed to be par for New Zealanders in general). They were happy to chat me up, and giving me and my sweet pie some sweet info about fish, the area, etc... I ordered one Hoki (fish o' the day) and Tarakihi (because I could compare it to others I'd tried). The intent was to put it on the back seat, got get breakfast, then try it later; but the smell and the golden battered, large pieces were making my mouth drool, so I had to pull a few chunks. AND, MAN-O-MAN-O, MANNNN, juicy, flaky, mouthwatering perfection. The batter was perfectly crisp, not that thick (crappy) bready/heavy kind, light in color, clean, fresh (seemed to be in fresh oil that is mixed with other foods). It was so good that I ate it sparingly over two days, like rations, as I continued my travels; and guess what... I never heated it up after that, and it was still delicious!!!! Of course, I recommend, you get this, and eat it fresh out of the fryer, which I wish I did (and then I would have ordered a lot more to go)! If I ever make it back to NZ, it goes without saying, it'll be on my itinerary to hit this place up again, fo' shur!

Came for lunch with my sister and had lunch from the cabinet a ricotta and asparagus filo tart…read morewhich looked delicious and I had a roast beef sandwich which was really yum and filling. We also both has a delicious beetroot juice! Nice big space and lots of people having lunch there in nice spacious atmosphere.

Amazing food, great service, in-house made ingredients. If you're in Napier you need to check this…read moreplace out. They have a few eateries as part of their group, one which includes a bakery. The sourdough bread is amazing! Do yourself a favour and get down here!

We love the Albion Canteen. It's like a gem that we've only just discovered. The food is very good…read morewith a nice range of counter food and a good cooked menu with reasonable prices. The service is excellent and the layout of the cafe is very comfortable, with indoor and outdoor seating and fat cushions on the bench seat that runs the full length of the front room beneath the windows. I like that they offer free range eggs, and thick slices of Japanese-style toast.

I go to Napier every few months to catch up with friends and family and am always on the lookout…read morefor new cafes that are constantly elevating the eating scene in Napier. The Albion Canteen successfully adds another to Napier's repertoire. The interior design and menu layout is clean, fresh, and modern although it took me a little while to get my head around the salads/proteins options and pricing. Once we did figure it out, I had the pleasure of having pork belly for brunch with 3 salads and my partner had an exceptional attempt at eggs benedict (the hollandaise was velvety with a touch of lemon). They use premium products and Hawkes Bay's finest local produce but the pricing isn't put at a premium. The service is OK as is the coffee; I ordered a tall macchiato which was quite burnt. They were receptive to make me another one but unfortunately it was more of the same so I have taken away one star. Can't wait to go again!

I love this cafe! I ordered an iced americano to enjoy while reading the paper on their patio. I…read morewas given a free refill of ice halfway through and it was an unexpected surprise! The service was top notch, if not a little overbearing. As I was relaxing and slowly sipping my drink, I was asked repeatedly if I was doing alright and if my drink was okay. It wasn't a crowded day so I wasn't overstaying my welcome. However, it's been one of the best cafes I've been to in New Zealand. I didn't order anything to eat, but they have a substantial menu.