This lonely vegetarian outpost on the vacation-y peninsula east of Auckland was probably the most…read morestereotypical vegetarian spot I've seen in New Zealand, from the menu to the overheard conversations about digestive enzymes to the sign asking you to literally pay forwards someone's meal. I found it expensive enough paying for my own on my increasingly limited vacation budget, but the corn-based fritter I ordered, while largely inscrutable in composition, was nonetheless satisfying. I ordered some feijoa juice not knowing what it was (apparently it's South American, but New Zealanders seem to like it as I've seen it elsewhere), an intriguing concoction to be sure. If I were looking to eat something before visiting some of the remote beaches, I would want to stop here rather than taking a chance on finding something good elsewhere.

I LOVE Cafe Sola! Fabulous menu and fresh ingredients, a…read moredelight for a vegetarian like me to find. I recommend the Corn Fritters and the Ginger Crunch. A double whammy of goodness with an espresso (short black thank you) in a takeaway cup with a chocolate covered espresso bean perched on top. Mmmmwah! Bustling, busy, and a darling little outside seating area that's mostly for locals I'm guessing as they don't advertise it! Don't pass through Thames without getting your lunch here. As good a cafe you'd see anywhere in the world, I'd sit SOLA up there with London or Santa Monica for sure.

the food is amazing! and the service is unbeatable, i had amazing pancakes, eggs and bacon. They…read morealso gave me a hot peach tea on the house because i didn't want the sorbet , nutella or chocolate crumbles on my pancakes. The also gave my group a free cookie crumble bread because it was around 10 of us here! definitely check it out

Great food and this has long been a favourite cafe whenever visiting the Mount…read more However the prices have gone crazy $17 for a wrap (and not that big) is too much and getting greedy. So whilst the food looked great as usual, we moved on to a more value offering.

Had the eggs Benedict. Good, but a bit different being that it was on a bagel. Would prefer an…read moreEnglish muffin, but I enjoyed it anyway. Cool rustic sitting area in the back. You pay at the counter when you arrive, like a lot of places in New Zealand. So no real service to speak of, but the staff was friendly.

Love luca's coffee. They have great baristas, friendly customer service and really reasonable…read moreprices for having prime real estate at the mount. They also use supreme beans which I am a fan of. They have a great flat white and even do spicy chai lattes for the non coffee drinkers. Inside they have small baked goods , but the real star is the coffee. They have minimal interior and exterior seating but it's enough for those who want to grab a coffee before heading over to the beach or walking around the mount. Outdoor seating is also pet friendly :) Definite fan and always somewhere to head back to whenever I'm visiting the mount area. Would definitely recommend to coffee aficionados and latte lovers alike! What a gem in and around the tauranga area.

A great barista always makes the difference! This guy's got some coffee skills! Had a soy flat…read morewhite and even if the taste of the coffee itself wasn't what I'd usually go for, the technique was there! The place is also pretty good looking with a sleek design and even turf on the tables !

We went to hideaway last month. Never going back…read more The service was shit the food was disgusting. And over priced. Had burgers. The buns were stale and dry. The gourmet meat pattie was a bb grillers the green bits I think was supposed to be lettuce were wilted and slimy. It cost $48.00 for 2 burgers and 2 drinks. All of us were sick. Have contacted health department. This place should be closed down. If you treasure your health stay away.

From the owner: We offer you the best coffee in the Mount and you should definitely try our chef's special- Eggs…read moreBenedict and HideAway Brekkie.

My husband and I were very impressed with Mixture. It was near impossible to choose what to get as…read moreeverything looked soo delicious. We landed on a matcha latte, 2 smoothies (piña colada and snickers), as well as the berry lemon curd and white chocolate muffin & herb garlic and chili jam scone. The berry muffin was the star of the show and prob the best muffin I've ever had. Mixture is a must try!

Consistently good coffee. Lots of options for breakfast…read more Hard not to find something to like.

Couldnt get in to Side Track, so went next door into Oceanside. Excellent brunch. Petite size eggs…read morebenedict perfect for elderly mother's smaller appetite. Haloumi bruschetta superb. Good coffee too.

This cafe is sadly no longer operating. It was so good for vegan food that it is sadly missedread more

Great small cafe for breakfast or lunch. Lovely atmosphere, with outdoor and indoor seating. Had…read moretwo of the egg dishes - the pea and mint fritters with poached eggs were particularly lovely.

Quality/Quantity - Best Happy Hour deal in town, too bad it…read moredid not apply to the craft beers... Mac Gold - #1 seller at this location. The beer was ice cold, thank you. They also have a full menu, cocktails, and wines; see pictures. Lots of different promotions; see pictures. Atmosphere - Cool colorful food court, good size. Very spacious indoor/outdoor seating. Mostly, if not all locals as they all only sat in the outdoor patio area. Not one person sat in the outside front for people watching??? I was actually worried when I got here that they did not have any customers and was pleasantly surprised when I found and joined all the locals. The men's bathroom had a caribbean vibe; see picture. Kid and dog friendly. Open 7 days a week: Monday 4pm - 10.30pm Tuesday 11.30am - Late Wednesday 11.30am - Late Thursday 11.30am - Late Friday 11.30am - 1am Saturday 11.30am - 1am Sunday 11.30am - 10pm Yelp hours differ and read - 10am to 10pm. Service - Counter service. Price - HH prices $6NZ, $3.60US each. I had a few. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1994, see you on my next visit.

Great Tuesday special ! , beer and fries $14 dollars…read more They will switch out the beer for hard cider. They do switch staff a lot due to increase and decrease in seasonal business. Therefore be patient with the staff.