Not at all hard to find in the small town of Thames at the edge of the Coromandel Peninsula. It…read moredoesn't look like much at all; low-scale and simple, but apparently quite the favorite with the locals for their excellent fish and chips. It is located on the oldest existing wharf in the area and it allows for stunning views of the water and trees. It was just the place for us to have dinner after our drive from Auckland. At this type of restaurant you order and pay at the counter; About 30 minutes later, someone comes and yells out the order number on your receipt and you receive your meal wrapped in paper at the table. The food came so hot that it maintained it's temperature throughout the meal. Both the fish and chips (fries) were absolutely delectable; definitely among the best we've ever had. As far as we were concerned, there was no necessity for sauces to accompany the meal, but if you wanted, you would need to count on paying a few extra $$. An interesting phenomenon we noticed was the extreme low-tide, which left the boats in the small marina stuck in the mud. Apparently, when the tide comes in, the water level easily rises 12-15 ft. and laps up to the side of the wharf. It appeared to us that Kiwi parents are very comfortable letting their kids balance on the 6" wide ledge, but the thought of a 5-year old tumbling down to the mud below nearly made my heart stop a few times. All in all, we highly recommend this place for a simple but delicious meal for a reasonable price and a view that can't be beat.

The cafe is all part of the blueberry orchard which is the main reason why people come here.I give…read moreit top marks as is a great way to get out of the city, get some fresh air , form of exercise though light and get blueberries for a real cheap price compared to in the shops. Only $10 per kg, and is only a short drive from Auckland on the road to Thames. And of course there is the café where you can sample a selection of blueberry delights and just relax after picking. You can pick for as long as you want, eat them while you are doing so and their hours are quite long during the season. in the café there is a good selection of blueberry delights including cakes, smoothies, ice cream and you can buy more blueberries as well as those you picked. They do also have available sandwiches and paninis. We sampled the blueberry and white chocolate cheesecake......delicious ...and a blueberry smoothie. Nice!!! Can highly recommend to anyone who likes the blueberries, wants some nice relaxing activity and to get out in the sun for a while and eat as much as they want while doing so.

Awesome place to eat and use wifi. A verity of breakfast and lunch options and lots of yummy…read moredesserts and pastries.

Stopped by for an espresso but decided to try my first NZ meat pie. I had the peppered beef meat…read morepie and wow was it tasty! The cappuccino was also quite tasty as well. I would definitely hit this place up again. FYI - We stopped by on a cold morning and there was not heat on so bring a jacket.

Really good selection of delicious food - from something to have with coffee to a proper lunch…read more (and coffee is excellent) Service is friendly and efficient, seating inside and outside, clean bathrooms, plenty of parking. A good central place to meet friends and to connect with people living in opposite directions (eg coming from Auckland to points beyond and vice versa).

The cafe has a wonderful selection of food that pairs well with any coffee. The service was very…read morekind and welcoming. The ambiance is what sets this place apart, a great outdoor sitting area with plenty of space.

When our car started smoking on the highway, this cafe was a very welcome sight. The cafe is big,…read morewith a nice outdoor sitting area. They have a large variety of food, from pies to salads, sandwiches and desserts. We had the delicious carrot cake and a strawberry rhubarb pie. The staff is super friendly and helped us with our car. Consider me a fan.

I had the best fish sandwich i have ever enjoyed today. It was made either red snapper on a…read moredelicious bun. The truffle fries were incredible. Our waitress was darling and helped us find a great beach. Go to this restaurant!

5/5 get the mussels for sure. Pizza, steak and fries all looked really solid. Great service too…read more Would come back for sure!