Prices for the slices (caramel, etc) were really good, compared to the $5 at a bakery just up the…read moreroad. I also tried the feijoa smoothie and really enjoyed it!

Ronnies was definitely off to a good start this morning when we went there for a visit, as when we…read morewere at the counter ordering coffee they asked what type of cup that we wanted. This issue never really bothers me that much, but it really pisses my parents off - getting coffee in a glass just doesn't comprehend in their heads. The cabinet food on offer is pretty good, not the BEST savoury scone/ cheese scone I've ever had; the courgette and celery in the muffin tasted a bit weird, but that could just be because of my boring culinary tastes. There is also a kids menu available, which is pretty appropriate for the family oriented location of the place and the school just up the road. They also had a fantastic looking special on - a hash brown tower with a poached egg and baked beans with a coffee on the side for only $16. Nom!

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.

Had a fabulous brunch there today. Lovely wait staff, delicious food and drink and great atmosphere…read moreand location. Loved every minute of it! I had the seafood chowder and it was absolutely brimming with seafood. My partner is a super fussy eater and they were more then happy to work around what he liked as well and made him feel at ease. Highly recommended and will be returning soon.

You can't get a much better location for a restaurant/café than on St Heliers Bay Beach, especially…read moreon a beautiful sunny day. Annabelles is just such a place which is beautiful inside, but the views out onto the water are what you really want to see. Like most beachfront cafés, this one can seem a little expensive, but the coffee is reasonable and they do have some affordable tapas and other lunch options on their menu. What you pay a bit extra for is the location and that's fair enough. I'm not the posh type who would often choose a place like this, but chicks love it, and sometimes you just get dragged along. Not that I'm complaining, I enjoy good quality food and coffee and this place has both.

i went there last evening with my husband and I cannot tell you how disappointed we were! very…read morelimited menu and very expensive for what we ordered. I had the crab sliders - if there was any crab it was totally camouflaged with mayonnaise and tasteless. My husband had the breadcrumbed lamb ribs, which was primarily deep fat!!! Such a beautiful evening for an overpriced apology!

What's not to like?! Food: great options for all tastes and dietary choices; and darn tasty…read more Service: prompt, friendly, knowledgeable. Location: on point - easy street access, nice view of street scene and water. I've been here for diner and breakfast not sure which was better. Most recent was a late breakfast that hit the mark. I had the "hash beni " with mushrooms on the side. It's kinda a spin on eggs Benedict but with hashbrowns as the base. OMG is was good - taste and portion size. To my surprise the only protein were the poached eggs; and yet is did not miss the normal meat. The poached eggs were perfect, soft, slowly running and hot. So come for the food, view, and service; you won't be disappointed

Cigana at Maskell Street is a relatively new addition to the Maskell Street shops, providing a much…read moreneeded coffee joint along the strip. Not only do they serve up well-made coffee, but they also have great selection of savoury and sweet baked goods such as quiches, sandwiches and brioches which are all really fresh and yummy. There are tables available to sit at whilst waiting for your coffee or to just simply enjoy your beverage and read the newspaper at. There is also a mini freezer stocked with lots of great handy frozen meals, such as vegetarian lasagne, which are relatively inexpensive and made locally a couple of shops down. Definitely a nice space to meet up with a friend for coffee or sandwich, however I'd do it around lunch time as thats when the huge coffee queues die out a bit and the atmosphere is much more relaxing.

Food looked fine....just don't ask for chicken teriyaki sandwich....all chicken was gristle ends…read moredried and couldn't get a fork into it let alone knife...or teeth if I'd managed it... They didn't offer a substitute it heaven forbid money back...but finally offered substitute food.... Won't be back Al the same...pity as a quiet spot....sorry ladies

I stopped in with my to-go cup on my way to work as I was early for the bus. I ordered my favorite…read morecoffee, a soy Capp, and stood to wait. The wait was longer than I expected as there was only one person who rushed to get in front of me, but I suppose they take their time to make a good coffee here as that is what I got! The coffee came out super tasty. The cafe is cute and in a great location (right on St Heliers Bay Road). It would be a great place to bring a friend and have a chat, as it didn't seem too busy when I went in around 9 am on a weekday. I am a fan of having a cafe near the bus stop! I would totally go here again, the outdoor seating looks great and it seems like a good place to sit down with a friend or a book for an hour or two. Hopefully my next coffee here with be "to stay."

Not that down with the Pleasantville surroundings but I am down with Charlie & George…read more I recently stopped here for breakfast on the way to an early meeting in Mt Wellington. Having spent next to no time in the area, I was stoked to find C&G, and even more stoked when I walked in and saw they use Kokako beans. For brekkie, I ordered the smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel, which came out with dressed salad of rocket, onion and capers. I usually prefer such accompaniments on my bagel, undressed, but with the generous amount of salmon and C.C already on there I totally forgot about it. Also, they mix fresh herbs through their cream cheese - big tick in my book. Perhaps, what stood for me the most though, was the service. Just little things - like the barista chatting to me while she made my coffee, bringing over water as soon as I sat down or asking how my meal was part way through - sometimes it's just the little things that make all the difference. On a final note, they have terrariums for table numbers!

The coffee is great and so is the design and atmosphere of the cafe. However we were a bit…read moredisappointed on the food in terms of taste and presentation. The order was very quickly served but it lacked the presentation n taste that I look for in a Saturday brunch. I don't need to rush and would appreciate a lovely presented brunch. The egg benny ordered was bland and do not stand to the usual cafe standard in that price range.

Excellent service, great coffee and great brekkie (made to order). Order and pay at the counter or…read morerequest table service.

We were looking for a little breakfast cafe on our last day in New Zealand and crossed paths with…read morethis place. It was rainy, we were cranky....and we wanted to have a good day....and thus here we were. Americano and tea. Americano served with water to dilute to my liking (a win). Tea served in a personal press (double win!). My buddy got French toast and I got the smashed pea on multigrain (with mint, Parmesan, watercress) with smoked salmon. All of it was scrumptious. The staff were friendly and the service was fast to boot (not a common occurrence in New Zealand). I would definitely come back and, in case you were wondering, it turned out to be a Good day!

Cute bakery that has made itself a destination nestled into a quiet side street. The large space…read morehas a walk-in counter, a place for seating as well as a large kitchen area. We ordered a cake for my daughter's 5th birthday the same day. Ordered at 8am, was supposed to be ready at 5pm. When I arrived they admitted they had completely forgotten about it! They charged half price and delivered to our house which was appreciated given the circumstances. Not ideal as we weren't able to enjoy the awesome look of cake for that long before doing the candles, cutting and getting to bed. The cake itself was awesome with chocolate ganache and piled high with berries on the top. Would go again as long as forgetting orders isn't a regular thing.

This quaint cafe, located in an otherwise quiet residential street of Takapuna/Belmont, is always…read morebusy and as soon as you see the cabinet it is not hard to see why. Beautifully presented and devilishly decadent cakes, pies, tarts and donuts line the shelves just waiting to be devoured. Order at the counter, grab your plastic zoo animal, which serves as your table number, and pull up a pew at the communal table. Trust me, the food tastes every bit as good as it looks!

Re-opened today (July 23, 2014) after their Easter fire. The shop is so much lighter and brighter…read more It's great to see they've retained most of their pre-fire staff including the talented barista, Taz. Since the fire, a Countdown has opened opposite... The Merton East shops have one of the Metro Top Cheap Eats (Bombay Blues), as well as Bruce Lee sushi and Carl's Junior. It's great to have so many choices in St Johns.