Food, service and atmosphere were all great. It was a nice stop to have brunch as we were passing…read morethrough.

I'm in town on a visit and popped over for a quick bite to start the day. Everyone on staff here…read morewas lovely and the atmosphere, food, and coffee were great. I got the eggs Benedict and enjoyed them.

Food was nice but they bought me out a caramel milkshake when i asked for a iced caramel latte so…read morewent and re made it and then they never bought my sons drink out, I went back to counter and asked where it was as he had already finished his food and they said sorry they had No sprite so would go next door and get one, im suprised they didnt say anything and I couldve changed it to something else. They also covered the waffles in sprouts like wtf! Thats something you put on a eggs bene etc not waffles. One more issue was the type of hummus paste they used with the eggs bene it was overpowering and ruined any food that touched it.

We recently moved to this area of town and I was worried that we would suffer a lack of cafe…read moreculture that is pretty good in the CBD. Thankfully, we found Cafe Inc, which allayed all my fears. I'd driven by a number of times around the roundabout without realizing that Cafe Inc was not a part of Lonestar. But for what it lacks in useful signage, it more than makes up for in great service, great food and yummy smoothies. The first time I came we sat down for breakfast. The options for whatever dietary requirements you may have abound - dairy free, gluten free, raw, paleo, etc. I had some fabulous pancakes and a very well prepared flat white. It was all excellent. I've been back since then, often for takeaway coffees but I did get a smoothie on one occasion - it was incredibly delicious. We'll be back many more times. Pick up a loyalty card for coffees and smoothies.

Stunning, Yum & Fun!…read more The rare small NZ Café with a talented and passionate Chef and superb team in the food prep engine room. Looking forward to our next visit!

I have been coming at least once to this cafe for breakfast every time I am at Hamilton on business…read more- over 10 times. So, when I discovered they moved a bit down the road to a larger nicer locale I was expecting a better experience. But I was disappointed by the slow service. Now you seat at the table and they wait for you. But the waiter took too long to take my full order after getting my initial beverage order. And then I waited for 20 minutes and my order had not arrived. On top of that some items in the menu where not available as they run out of Hollandaise sauce. Looks like even if the place is bigger, they still have a little kitchen not able to serve the larger clientele, and they are disorganized. At the end they forgot of my orders and I left as I could not wait any longer for food. What a missed opportunity!

Love this place! This is our go to place whenever we are out and about in Hamilton. Highly…read morerecommend there new look fresh toast, made with thick cut Brioche I believe? Their ice chocolates are amazing too. All there drinks are great just wish they would great a decent Banana Milkshake/Smoothie.

Fantastic Coffee, I had a brioche French Toast with Banana and Bacon, real maple syrup and lovely…read morelemon zesty yogurty bit on the side. Fast friendly service. You should visit this place if you're in Hamilton!!

Visiting and picked this place just from a Google search and I'm glad we did. The food and coffee…read morewere both excellent (I had a flat white and the "mega omelet".) The mushrooms in my omelet were SO GOOD and the housemaid tomato relish was very tasty. The staff were super friendly and personable, and from hearing them talk to other customers, it's clear they have regulars and they care about them. All in all, a great experience.

Bad coffee. Not many vegetarian options. All salads have meat. A lot of sugar and fat.read more

I've been here twice now and both times, under different circumstances, I loved it…read more Came here a few months ago with my new moms coffee group on a weekday morning at 10:30. It was packed! I was surprised, given its location, but after having the coffee and food, I totally understand. There is plenty of seating, both indoors and out, depending on how you're feeling. I'd say stay indoors (on a sunny day), if you need to avoid the sun or the little kids. If you are bringing your little kids, then outdoors is the place to be. Came with the family today (Sunday), because I really wanted my husband and older son to check it out. My son (3-years-old) had a blast! There is a large outside play area (at least, for a cafe), including a boat, an airplane, a train, a tractor, a few slides, a couple tunnels, a trampoline, a play house and a couple of swings. Some of the stuff is probably geared toward the slightly older child (under 12), but there is a small slide and toddler swing for the smaller set. This place is the perfect haven for parents with small kids. The food and coffee are fantastic, and you can let the little one run around outside getting out their natural energy that you're so trying to replicate by getting your caffeine on here. We had our usual, flat whites with vanilla. My husband and I each had one, and he actually ordered another. I've never seen him do this before. The water for the table was served in little old-fashioned, glass milk bottles. The water had fresh strawberries, lemon slices and lime slices in it. So light and refreshing and just perfect for the warm morning. We also had some breakfast. They do have a kids menu, though at this particular time, we didn't order from it since our son had eaten at home. I ordered the chia seed pot because it sounded interesting. I'd never had chia seeds before, so I can't really compare it to anything, but it was delicious! The bowl was beautifully presented, with almond milk, coconut shreds, strawberries, raspberries, almonds, creme freche and edible blooms (see my picture). My husband went more simply, just the scrambled eggs on ciabatta. They were pretty damn good eggs. It's so gratifying to have scrambled eggs done well. We arrived at 9:15 and had our pick of outside tables by the play area, but by the time we left at 10:00, it was pretty full. So, get there early for good outside seating. There are some shaded areas but some in full sun. Though, they thoughtfully have some self-serve sunscreen outside to use.

Haven't been here often as have always been disappointed but was taking Dad to the airport early so…read morethought would give it another go Mistake. Worst flavour coffee in the Waikato it is so bland it's not the barista food is over priced but tasty but the staff are excellent

Always a great place to have breakfast....my husband always has the Big Breakfast…read more I love the pancakes ...be sure to check the cabinet food, scones and muffins, Coffee isn't bad either.. Very good service and friendly staff...I must go when you have visitors to new Zealand.

Cute little cafe on a blueberry farm. They feature products made with the very same blueberries…read moregrown there such as jams, spreads and even wines. Great spot for tourists too as they have mini containers of jams and wines that are perfect as souvenirs. I only wish that I bought more of everything. As for the service they were very pleasant and helpful. My parents had ordered what appeared to be sort of an eggs Benedict and they were pretty good. Since I had a ton to eat on the plane I decided to hold off eating and instead got one of their signature drinks. It was kind of like a blueberry lemonade with ice cream. Side note they also won the 2024 New Zealand Fruit Wine and Mead Award for the Table Fruit Wine category. I believe they had 2 different kinds; a dry and a semi sweet. I def recommend coming if you're ever in the area.

Food was fantastic I had eggs on toast and added sausages and hash browns poached eggs were perfect…read moresausage was pork and fennel. The coffee was pretty average I started with a long black which was terrible, but then followed it up with a double espresso which was okay but supremely better than the long black

Wonderful place, awesome food, friendly staff, reasonable prices! Great for brunch, lunch or drinks…read moreafter work on a Friday! Coffee is delicious and it's great for a girly lunch with a glass of wine!

Coffee Since Yesterday is a wonderful café located in the heart of Hamilton East on Grey Street…read more They have an incredible breakfast menu. If you're looking to load up on carbs before you start the day try the French Toast sticks. Otherwise, I almost always stick with Bagel Smashed Avo (yes, that's why I can't afford a house in New Zealand!) or eggs benny. Sometimes I get Eggs Montreal. If you know the difference between eggs benny and Montreal, you're in the right place. Finally, they also have chia pudding granola. You'll have to check that out if you're keen for an extra healthy start to the day. As you can imagine, the baristas skilfully make made-to-order coffee! And they have a fine selection of teas. There is ample seating inside and outside, and they have strong heaters outside for extra cold days. Customer service is excellent, too.

In a country surrounded by aesthetically and tastefully pleasing wineries, the Zealong Tea Estate…read morewas a surprisingly wonderful alternative for us non alcoholic drinkers. We arrived here around 2pm and caught the last tea tour and tasting (lucky us!!!). Our tour guide took us around the entrance of the tea estate, stopping by each statue to explain the history of tea. Personally, I had never really thought about what went into producing tea leaves so this was a great history lesson! At one point, we were even able to pick some tea leaves! For the tea ceremony/tasting, we were able to sample 5 different teas in a traditional tea ceremony serving. Our tour guide explained the proper way to pour tea with the perfect temperatures and soak times for each of the teas. We sample green tea, 3 oolong teas and an English breakfast black tea. Each had a story behind it and had their own intense tea flavor. After the tea tasting, we opted for the high tea time. This was the husband's first time doing high tea and he and I both absolutely loved it! For the price, the high tea was highly worth-tea. It came with 3 tiers of delicious small bites (7 savory and 4 desserts), and I enjoyed all except maybe 1 or 2 bites. Some of the bites included a teriyaki tofu cube, chicken empanada, shrimp and green tea cake. Each high tea also comes with a tea of your choice! I chose the Fire and Ice and it was quite refreshing. The service from the waitress, front desk staff and tour guide were all impeccable. Each person made you feel welcomed to ask questions and have a truly enjoyable experience. We actually came a bit late to our tour so missed the 10 minutes of video presentation in the beginning but our tour guide generously arranged for us to watch the video in a private showing after our tea tasting. This was fantastic customer service! Overall, this was a tea-lightful time for tea lovers all over the world! If you come, splurge and do high tea!

We've been to many vineyards and orchards, but this was something new. A visit to a Tea Estate was…read moresomething we had never contemplated before. Unfortunately, there weren't tours operating when we visited, however, the wonderful hostess in the shop took quite a bit of time with us. She talked about the history, the tea making process, proper ways to brew different types of their teas, and we enjoyed a wonderful sampling. While I'm sure the tour is phenomenal, even this experience was fantastic. There are so many to love, but if we had to pick our favorites, it would be Zealong's Own Grey, Lady Gatsby, Fire & Ice, and Ice Breaker. This was for sure one of the highlights of our trip -- especially my wife, who is a tea enthusiast. We bought enough to fill a roll-aboard bag bag to take home. We order Zealong teas online whenever we can for shipment back to the USA.