Great location, great cafe, and amazing juices! This place…read morehas just recently opened and features some well thought out food options, smoothies and juices that they prepare fresh daily. The cafe has a tone load of sitting areas both inside and out. This place will be a total sun trap in summer. I'm a huge fan of clean protein and it's great to see this product is used here. I do feel that they need more lunch options in their cabinet for those who work close by like me! Otherwise totally coming back here. Great to see places like these opening on the shore.

You could blink and miss this place - the branding initially made me think it was a shop selling…read morekitchen equipment or something, it wasn't until I actually walked past the door and looked in that I realised. However they have good food, coffee and smoothies! Cool decor but lacks a bit of soul - it's quite clinical and no music playing which left it feeling quite dead. The staff weren't friendly which is always such a shame.

Very lovely place to go if you're looking for things to do in Auckland. Prices are extremely…read morereasonable and the food was great. If you want a cute rural cafe to visit in the NZ countryside, would highly recommend. They also have very cute handmade bags & jackets--bought some jams as well. I assume he was the owner, but the man serving us was very respectful and kind. Overall very lovely place to check out.

Revisiting this lovely historical tearooms, they are a…read moreTreasure for the quaint village of Puhoi, situated On the main road after You have passed the main part of the village And drive around the corner, and next door to the brand new Puhoi Fire Station. My family and I, consisting of three adults and two children enjoyed amongst us, Devonshire Tea, Cornish Pasties, Toasted Sammie's, and homemade steak Pies, a delicious assortment of food, lovely tea, coffee too. The gardens are my favourite part after the food, having willow trees, old fashioned roses etc are just perfect setting in the countryside you Could Almost be in old time England even.. I found that we were well catered for, having even lots of games available to use For free for the kids and big kids.. Come On a Sunday for a nice chilled Sunday family time. Congratulations to the new English owners

Sitting in the back corner of the Matakana Country Park, Bramble is a cute espresso shop and honest…read morecanteen with a focus on local, fresh and healthy foods. They do great cabinet food with appetising looking home baking, filling savouries alongside hot drinks made to order and a fridge of other treats. Got the winter panzanella which was a salad with beetroot, spinach, sundried tomato, croutons and feta in a winning combination. A nice communal wooden table with magazines to peruse and a neat little lounge space with a real fire and comfy couches on the opposite site of the barn. Also seats outside if the weather is nice, perfect for summer. Great to stop by after the Matakana Indie market or if you are already in the area what with the other stores, cool playground and animal farm behind.

Heard from Google that this place was great! Definitely loved the location, staff, and food!…read moreEnjoyed the organic ingredients, scenery. Great for morning stop on the way to the beach or back. Enjoy!

Great vegan food. Yes they have other food, but they have a genuine range of vegan and vegetarian…read morefood too. It's the most flexible Cafe in the Browns bay /Torbay/Long Bay area. Polite staff. Fair price

Love this place!! Only wish I lived closer to visit more often…read more I visited on a weekday for lunch with a friend after a sunny beach day at Browns Bay beach. I was in the mood for a smoothie, so I ordered one with a small green salad. There was great seating outside under an awning, so we sat out there. The ambiance was great, relaxing and healthy feeling. I loved the amount of vegan options on the menu, and the whole place is vegetarian. The food came out super quick. My smoothie was a bit watery which wasn't so enjoyable, but the salad was good and I really enjoyed the patio. The total for my smoothie and small salad was $16. I would love to go back and try a heartier meal, but I probably wouldn't go for a smoothie again. It is a great place to go after a day at the beach!

Love Shack coffee stall at the Matakana Farmers Market (every Saturday) and Matakana Indie Markets…read morewhich is every third Sunday of the month is the only spot to enjoy a delicious brewed cup of coffee while enjoying time at the artisan markets. Superbly crafted cups of coffee based on international sourced top grade beans. Not only do they sell amazing coffee to go, but also packaged coffee to take home and keep enjoying. The food is also delicious, my partner let me have a sample of his BLT, the bread was divine, a type of wholesome Turkish flat bread, with lots of bacon, aioli and yummy fresh lettuce. If you are after something sweet, they have muffins, biscuits and slices to entice. The first time I tried Love shack coffee I was impressed by the flavour and aroma and this impression has stayed with me over the years. I know they are a super busy stand at the markets, and well respected in the community.

Love Shack Coffee is one of the busiest stalls at the Matakana Farmers Market, the line for coffee…read moreoften spills out the entrance. The reason; it's damn good. The Mochachino is my choice of poison, some may argue that's not a 'real' coffee, but they're wrong. Anyway Love Shack do a lovely Mocha. You don't just have to wait until Saturday for your Love Shack fix either, they have been open every day during the summer. A mid week visit is nearly the complete opposite of a Saturday. The markets are empty and it's dead quiet and peaceful. There are some lovely outdoor chairs to relax into, it's a good place to sit for a chat

Dragonfly is a nice outdoor escape, a little bit out of Warkworth on the way to Matakana. They…read morecater quite well for groups, as there are heaps of tables and chairs and you are away from the traffic in a really peaceful setting next to the river so its easy to have an audible conversation with friends. The food I've had whenever I've been here has always been really nice, today I had a roast vegetable frittata that came with salad and relish and my grandma had a plum and almond tart with yoghurt, which we both shared. The rest of the cabinet food also looked really great, with a good mix of vegetarian and meat options. Dragonfly also have a cool selection of gifts at the front of the shop, and a gallery room to the side where you can sit and enjoy your coffee amidst art from local artists and designers.

Delightful low-key place. Fabulous baked goods and sandwich bread. Interesting and absolutely fresh…read moreentrees. Attractive beer and wine list. They really care about their ingredients: every piece of my fruit salad with yogurt was perfectly ripe, not 'over' or 'under.' Speedy and attentive service despite a very busy kitchen. Locals know this place;you should too.