Wide array of veg and vegan options for brunch - the food was all fresh and very well prepared…read more Service was excellent - I got the herbivore breakfast -- the fakin bacon was quite tasty and everything was so delicious. My friends were all happy with their portions as well. Right next the vegan store!

This is a great restaurant for vegetarians/vegans! We got the gluten free "lasagna" made out of…read morezucchini, gluten free "noodles" made out of vegetables, the vegan tagine, and the Vietnamese salad. The lasagna and noodles were my favorite. The only reason this didn't get five stars is because the service was a little slow. Everything else was great!

Having read somewhere that this was affiliated with a (great) Brisbane-area vegetarian restaurant,…read moreI had high hopes for it but went away somewhat underwhelmed. It's a small place with a very open kitchen, which is nice but also shows a few too many bare hands touching food items. The dish I ordered wasn't as good as I'd hoped. For a grandma tofu to come with a bunch of broccoli that wasn't listed on the menu was rather aggravating in itself. To be fair, I probably should have seen them adding it as it was a few feet away from me that they were cooking. They seemed insistent on putting broccoli in everything, which I hate, but which I imagine they'd omit if you asked. But even setting that aside the dish itself wasn't as flavorful or as interesting as it can be when done well. It was a tad bland and not spicy enough, nor filling enough for the price. I might have wanted to give them another chance to do better, but I probably won't get that chance.

Such a great little spot. Relaxed atmosphere, great service and fantastic food!…read more I looked around at what other customers were eating before I ordered and everything looked so good!! I went with the faux chicken curry, and was more than happy

This place has it all, atmosphere smiling service and great coffee! Oh and the food is delicious…read moretoo! Had a flat white and eggs been with salmon. Fresh hot and fabulous. PS They've moved down and around to Wigan St. Not sure if temporary but certain a charming spot in an old cottage.

The food is awesome. We had breakfast and ordered the Fidel's feast with tea. It was exceptional…read more The decor and feel really make you feel like you are back in Havana. Only word of caution is to plan for a wait if you ordering to dine-in. They are understaffed and the wait from order to serve was nearly an hour. Lots of GF pastry options for those in need

This restaurant gets a lot of buzz and it is all deserving. The service is spot on, the atmosphere…read moreis lively, and the food is fantastic (large portions)!

If you only go to one restaurant in Wellington, let it be this. We loved their food so much that we…read morecame back a second time during our short stay in Wellington because we couldn't stop thinking about it. Things you MUST get: - Mango Lotus cocktail was gorgeous and divine - Crispy pork spring rolls - the vision in our dreams that we had to get seconds of - they were that good - Chicken and shittake dumplings - never had anything like that bean and hoisin chili sauce! Honestly I'd trust anything on that menu. Service was quick and friendly - and we loved sitting out on their patio, though their inside is darling too. You just cannot go wrong here!

Savory muffins were wonderful, good coffee, and a laid-back atmosphere. Much needed while…read morerecovering from a long flight.

The coffee shop that launched a hundred copies in New Zealand, Midnight Espresso was the beginning…read moreof the "coffee revolution" by the Kiwis. It opened in 1988 and while the neighborhood has changed (and calmed down a bit) and the patrons have changed (and are a bit more mainstream), it's a lively little spot with a fun vibe. Food is served around the clock starting with pastries and pancakes in the morning and moving to burgers and nachos later in the day. What's awesome about Midnight Espresso is that they are open late. Way late. 7:30 am weekdays and 8:00 on weekends, closing at 1:00 am. There's music, there's a fun vibe, there's some history. Five stars. This was the best flat white I had all week across five cities of New Zealand. [Review 468 of 2024 - 119 in New Zealand - round number 21500 overall]

Three stars means I like it. We had the buffet for dinner. All the food was delicious. There was a…read morecrumby-mango pud that I have never had before which was very nice. The naan was fresh and yummy! The buffet was confusing though, one of the steamer trays held a dish which was not included in the buffet (paneer in butter masala sauce), according to the employee everything else in the steamer trays was included-- but the sign on the wall said something different (can't remember what, just followed what the employee said). The vegan buffet was not available, this was just a regular vegetarian buffet. Buffet comes in four sizes, small, medium, large, and all-you-can-eat.

Great food, reasonable prices, good portions. I always leave here happy and satisfied. The staff…read moreare very helpful explaining what things are and the menu has vegan items clearly labeled. Some things, like the corn soup (delicious!), can be made vegan upon request, so just ask. Their chai tea is out of this world. I get it without milk (hello, I'm vegan) and it knocks my socks off every time. Impressive because it's brewed with real spices meaning it's not just a tea bag dunked in hot water like you get at some places. The pakoras are awesome if you get them first thing in the morning. They usually put them out around 10:30am or so. If you get them in the morning when they're fresh you'll be treated to crispy balls of mixed vegetables battered in chickpea flour (they're not as good at the end of the day). They make a great breakfast or snack. But wait. Higher Taste now also serves breakfast from 7:30am-10am M-F, and oh what a wonderful breakfast it is! All breakfast items are $5 so it's not only the best breakfast in town but also the most economical. I love their masala dosa. The dosa is crisp and the curried potato inside is rich with flavor. Dip it into the accompanying coconut chutney and sambar and it's the perfect combination of flavors. Plus you can't beat a $5 breakfast dosa. From the regular menu my favorites are the veggie Manchurian, vegetable biryani, masala dosa, the bain-marie buffet (aka steam table), and all of their soups. The veggie balls in the Manchurian are reminiscent of the pakoras only they come covered in a delicious red gravy with a bowl of white basmati rice on the side. The gravy is savory, spiked with ginger, and can be made sweeter with the use of tomato sauce (ketchup). The vegetable biryani here always surprises me with its blend of spices and fullness of flavor. This is a dish I've been disappointed by at most Indian restaurants, but not here. I love the biryani here and will order it again and again. The masala dosa is identical to the breakfast dosa except for the addition of tomato chutney that sometimes makes an appearance with it. This dosa hits it out of the ballpark every time so you can't go wrong by ordering it. If you like curried potatoes wrapped in a thin, crispy crepe-like batter, you'll love this dosa. Now for the steam table buffet. This is a fantastic buffet. You choose a small, medium or large plate and then just go to town. You're only allowed one visit to the buffet so make it count. I've gotten pretty good at using the rice to make a barrier for the daal so it doesn't run off the plate. Their daal is heavenly. Other vegan items I've encountered at the buffet include sautéed mixed vegetables (sounds boring but they are lightly spiced and delicious!), curried potatoes and peas with tvp, veggie curry, halvah (yay, it's vegan in the buffet, but if you order it off the menu you must request it vegan), pappadum, poori bread, purple slaw (the green one is not vegan), and pickled vegetables (if you like Indian pickle, you will not be disappointed by this). They typically also have fried spiced potatoes as a choice, but I've always found them to be a bit dry so I tend to skip them. I love all their soups, especially the corn soup which can be made vegan with the omission of cream cheese. It's spicy with ginger and black pepper and comes garnished with chopped cilantro. This is my go-to soup on cold, blustery days. In the dessert case there's a decadent bar called almond delight. Be careful to choose the one that's marked vegan because there are two, one vegan and one made with dairy, and they look identical. The almond delight bar is sweet, crunchy and delicious, the perfect end to any meal. I forgot to mention that all their food is made without the use of onion or garlic. But this definitely doesn't impact the flavor of any of their dishes as everything I've had here tastes so good. If you're vegan or vegetarian or simply enjoy delicious food made with care (it definitely shows), Higher Taste is the place to satisfy your appetite. It's simply delicious!

This restaurant is fantastic! Quirky, lively music and environment. Fun decorations and lights and…read morethe music was very upbeat. Only one employee out front but he was incredibly kind and patient and got our food out quickly! Food is delicioussss we came for breakfast and all our food was great. My dad is gluten-free and he was able to have a gf waffle here!! Fantastic would come back

Pretty good - fresh flavors with a variety of choices in a fun, casual atmosphere. It took a while…read morefor our food to come out, but otherwise service was friendly and polite. My wife got the breakfast burrito, opting not to add anything to the black bean base. Taste was fresh if not a bit bland, and while the burrito is a pretty decent sized serving, it does not come with anything as a side. That was the same for my Pork PoBoy. It had a good fresh flavor, but also comes solo, and was only moderately sized. Prices are OK for what you get given where you are, but you may want to opt for a side if you are hungry. Lots of people around us were getting shakes and they looked good if you're in the mood for that. Lots of fun memorabilia abounds, and there are good views of the sidewalk and street from most seats.

I asked the Internet for where to find a proper Sunday Roast. It's a British thing and it's great…read moreto see this tradition exists in New Zealand culture as well. Hooray for the Commonwealth! Arriving at 6:40pm, the restaurant was only about halfway filled with a placard at the entrance announcing that this evening's Roast is sliced sirloin. I was hoping for lamb but this will do. I sat by the window with my laptop and used some wifi before and after dinner. My meal arrived after about ten minutes, a good portion with sliced sirloin, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, roasted potatoes and yes, a Yorkshire pudding. A light gravy over all and the only point off is that they did not have any horseradish for the beef. Perfectly cooked, nicely presented and absolutely delicious. Hooray for tradition and thank you, Southern Cross. A lovely Sunday evening meal. [Review 352 of 2024 - 8 in New Zealand - 21385 overall]

Absolutely excellent salad. And I don't usually eat salad…read more Great atmosphere! A few more thoughts...

At the butt end of Cuba Street, you'd need to go a little out of the main drag to find CIN CIN…read more That said, it was well worth the detour. The premises is simple enough, nothing memorable but the staff were excellent and attentive. We shared a very moreish calamari but I then had a carbonara that was simply delicious. Not like any carbonara I've had before, the creamy sauce base and bacon lardons were divine. I think the pasta was penne but inhaled the lot so fast I didn't stop long enough to check. Waddled back into the evening sunshine. Recommended.

The food arrives fast. The menu is diverse. It's child friendly and even has an outdoor area…read more The service is good, very human, but could be a bit more organised (they didn't remember who ordered what). Their fresh fig + almonds desert is a must try!

Went on a Saturday during prime time and wasn't packed, we had a table near the window and wasn't…read morenoisy at all. The interior is mediocre, next time we go I would get takeaway and eat by the waterfront. My friend and I ordered the BLT bagel and they were huge and very very delicious, I also had an iced coffee which was defiantly a good one, my friend ordered a salted caramel thick shake which was heavenly but a really sweet. The staff were really friendly and when my friend couldn't finish her bagel she got it in a doggy bag to take away. They don't have the epic donut monster thick shakes anymore which is a bit sad as that's what I planned on getting, but they had some cabinet sweets which also looked delicious.

Lucky enough to stumble across this ALL VEGAN bakery. Got here around 3pm and we found out that for…read morethe last hour all goods were half off! Guess we lucked out! Everything was delicious and I loved having a savory scone and a sweet treat. They heated the scone up for me and gave me vegan butter (bonus!). Great overall cafe.