The food was really good. The service was quick and efficient. I came with a group of 6 and we…read moreseated quickly and received excellent service.

Annual visit to 'Palmy', and another visit to Barista - venerable purveyors of fine coffee and…read moregreat 'cabinet' food was pleasant enough. Cold winter's day July 1 along busy George Street, parking a tad tuff round 530pm, seated in a cozy rear table under a massive heat pump in the cavernous big ol' restaurant/ cafe = we were there for evening meal - a couple and a nine year old. BYO wine policy still in place happily - the feature losing it's popularity with new restauranteurs it seems - we brought a lovely Pinot Noir along for the occasion. Scratch made food on the dinner menu still - slipped a notch from a decade ago - based on yesterday's experience - a 4 rather than previous 5 star - but better than 'ok' duck - missed a couple of our orders - forgot one completely and 'switched' calamari into slightly rubbery prawns - coffees were superb - kiddie meal of chicken n chips was better than ours. Service is spotty - occasional bright stars - but again NOT at the TOP level of year's past - we've been coming here a LONG time. Prices have crept UP whilst quality of 'cheffing' down is a loss of one star on overall rating BUT would return based on the experience, and recommend BARISTA

Darling little cafe not just serving tea and coffee- So…read moreconvenient on the way to Wellington -- street parking with a few table inside outside- definitely a local hangout with no tourists to be found. Order at the counter and food served up quick. Food quite yummy!

The waiters were nice and service was quick. The drinks and food were also reasonably priced with…read morefood ranging between and around $3.50-$22. The iced latte was milky and was a rather large serving, and the banana milkshake was thick and tasty. They have a take a book leave a book area, and the ambience is rather cosy with indoor and outdoor seating. Would come again!

Went here for brunch this week. Nice atmosphere, spacious and has a few comfy booths. The menu is…read moregood, you can build your own breakfast, but if you want all the components of a classic big breakfast it gets very pricey. I got scrambled eggs on ciabatta with a sausage- cost $14 and was absolutely delicious, good sized serving. Overall is very good, the best part is being able to tailor your dish to your liking

This cafe is actually my Local & I love it! Great atmosphere, the staff are fantastic and so…read morefriendly!! Food is delish recommend the pulled pork toasted sandwich or curly fries are amazing!!

I've got such a good memory of this place! I've been in New…read moreZealand for a short period of time and I think that its one of my favorite. I was abroad for several months already, and I was badly homesick. Every single French person would tell you the same thing: what they really miss when they're abroad is French food and especially French bread and bakery. (also saucisson, and cheese) One day, some friends of mine showed me this very special place. I was skeptical first, because you can't find true real French bakeries abroad easily. Usually you find croissants which don't taste like croissants in France T___T! I'm not saying there'nt good, just saying that they taste different. But when I came closer I could see the little sticker on the door "Artisan boulanger". Startled I yelled :"no way!!! It's a real French bakery!!" A huge smile on my face, I ordered croissants, pies, Florentins comme à la maison! They taste just like the ones I could buy in France. Such a good quality, such a delight! (*o*) I deeply recommend this place for all those who like French food or for those who just want to have a little taste of France.

This is a lovely little french bakery shop, I think the ownership has changed recently and while…read morethe pastries are nice and there is natural made chocolate. The range is quite similar to others. I was expecting to see something outstanding with remarkable presentation and I saw a fairly simple 'deli' layout with table and chairs both inside and outside. Its a lovely place, the food is nice but its not quite an 'experience'

I just had the most delicious farmhouse cake and very nice cup of coffee. I found this place by…read moreaccident when I was trying to find my way out from town but had to have a look. And it was really worth of visiting this lovely, quirky, funny, lively, strangely beautiful little restaurant. Staff is funny, helpful and in a very positive way crazy. Atmosphere is like no other place. Nice patio or what do you call those tables outside in the sun. I have to admit that I am very pleased and excited to find Joseph Street Kitchen. Next time I will bring my family, friends and a couple of strangers here, too.

Went here for lunch today. Still has yummy salads - cauliflower, lettuce,hummus, feta, carrot,…read morebeetroot and more deliciousness. I recommend the lamb or chicken salad. The rest of the food is ok, but my husband was a bit disappointed with his lasagne - it was vegetarian, but didn't say that on the menu. Good service and nice relaxed atmosphere.

We ordered a single trim flat white and eggs bene. Order came to $22 which is pretty standard…read moreprice. Coffee came out in 5 min and eggs in 10 min. Very good wait time. Nice atmosphere with polite service. Only one selection of water which was not quite cold...no chilled water option.

MOM n POP , 3 generations IN THE HOUSE ! last evening we dined IN-…read moreAsian comfort food with no frills at a price FAMILIES can afford, most dishes are in the 10 to 20 nzd range for a generous serve. FLAVOURS are also family friendly - no PUNGENT stuff the young ones cannot handle - but it's TASTY and satisfying. Restaurant is slightly dated - tis clean and comfortable - again family oriented we noted clients aged 8 - 80 and 'owners' 3 - 73. Best dish was ordered TWICE as our 8 year old LOVED the chicken pieces - crispy tasty morsels which hit HER SWEET SPOT - she's a connessieur of nuggets. I liked the Korean beef hot platter served on a cast iron sizzler - the large was GENEROUS - enough for a takeaway portion. Also favoured was the roti with chicken curry ala Malaysia and the pot stickers - a pork version Northern Chinese style. The uber eats drivers were coming and going - a lively take out biz popular with this student town of Palmerston North - home of Massey University. Highest recommendations when y'all want a cheap n cheerful night out. Value good about 25nzd p/p included dessert and we all were SATIated and carried out a doggy bag. Again - we love the FAMILY BIZ - under attack this year - and prefer to SUPPORT a GREAT one like this. Blessings upon THE BEAN CAFE - Palmerston North , Manawatu, N. Island New Zealand.

Mean feed, cheap and delicious plus a tonne of choices. The speed is always on point.read more

Have gone here several times over the last few years. I've always found the food to be very good,…read moreand as would be expected, so is the coffee.