Lovely garden area and restaurant style with good cafe food as well. Garden locked from car park…read morebut dogs are allowed if u lift them over the gate. Arrived at 10am and had a delicious still warm strawberry muffin. Coffee was good also and the barista remembered our order from yesterday - always a good sign. Big fire place inside for cold evenings, and also one outside for functions. Best place in Hawera

This restaurant left my wife and I astonished…read more Arriving in to town last night my wife and I were hoping to find a nice place to eat before settling down for a quiet night. What we were treated to was a dining experience that exceeded almost all other dining experiences we have had in New Zealand. The atmosphere, food and service was sublime to a point of astonishment. From the warm fire, to the wonderful horses who attended to us, we were left in a state of pure bliss after the last morsel was savored and the plates were cleared away. In the three years I have lived in New Zealand there hasn't been a single fine dining establishment in Auckland that has left me feeling as happy and satisfied as this little restaurant has. This restaurant is truly a hidden gem that I would recommend to any one who appreciates good food and good people. Thank you to the wonderful staff and amazing chefs that made this a truly remarkable experience for my wife and I.

This spot is just great! Solid flat whites, excellent breakfasts (did avocado toast and eggs…read morebenny), and memorable twists on the norms (caramel-chocolate croissant was my fav). The meat pies alone were worth a second trip.

From the owner: We are a beautiful little 1920s retro green and red building set in the center of our beautiful…read morelittle town Stratford creating all food made from scratch, we make doughnuts, sandwiches, pastries, everything is made from real butter, made the way nana used to make it, we also have a great range of coffees/drinks and make breakfasts and lunches, so if you're around Stratford come visit us, we're opposite the z station.

Hubby and I stopped here for a quick lunch before tackling Mt. Taranaki. Although not the…read morefriendliest service, the food was pretty good. I had the beetroot salad with chicken special and the Thai pumpkin soup, which filled me up more than enough to hike the trails. I can't recall what hubby had, but he seemed entirely satisfied, as well. Located a little outside of town, the trip was definitely worth the extra distance.

Just had a cappuccino and a wonderful muffin served with a little bowl of whipping cream, but…read moredidn't actually have a meal here. Saw some of the other tables being served and it all looked really good. Good prices, I would recommend stopping!

One of my followers convinced me to check The Birdie cafe to meet for coffee and I'm glad I did, I…read moreliked the atmosphere and it was easy to converse there. The service was good and we didn't have to wait too long. Coffee was good and we paid a good price. I will check out their famous salads next time and try one because they looked delicious.

Great value. $12 for two coffees and a delicious bacon & cheese scone - best price for a long time…read more Nice vibe in the cafe. Friendly staff. Good counter food options and a tasty looking menu. Cute little display of kiwiana gifts. Highly recommend

My partner and I have stopped here on a Sunday for lunch…read more The first good sign was that their magazine selection was much more interesting than the usual celebrity trash, they had several recent issues of National Geographic and Consumer too read while waiting. The food was fresh and delicious. My partner ordered beef burger. She was very happy that the side salad was very fresh and enjoyed her beef burger. I had a grilled chicken focaccia with side fries. Unfortunately the chicken was just warm but other than that it was delicious. Fries were very nice. Coffee was good too. Final verdict: we would stop here again when travelling nearby.

Super friendly staff at this quaint quirky arty cafe. Excellent counter food and menu including…read morehigh tea. Lots to look at inside, art, crafts and memorabilia. Owner was so helpful and welcoming. A pleasure to visit

Best cafe I sampled in New Plymouth. Slightly out of the main shopping area but worth the visit…read more Awesome counter of delicious fresh salads, sandwiches, fritters, pies and so much more on a great menu. Huge emphasis on fresh ingredients. Clearly lots of people agree because the place was packed and buzzing. Quirky atmosphere and decor, including the staff uniforms. And to top it off, great coffee

Best breakfast I've had in a loooong time…read more The decor is your American 50's fare, the service was "old fashioned" too, they were super friendly and really accommodating despite the packed house. The cabinet food had me salivating and I can tel I'm in fur a good meal anytime I find myself tempted by the cabinet food. I was not disappointed. I ordered a big breakfast of which I could not fault. If there's one place you eat while you're in Taranaki make this the one. Get in early though because you're not the only one who knows about this little gem!

Excellent savoury muffin. Funky cafe with great vibe and range of food. Location a little hidden,…read moreoff the Main Street and next to the countdown car park. Worth tracking down. Generous fresh counter food and good menu. Great coffee and friendly service.

Great vegan breakfast. My favourite was Sticky Pot Dumplings with sweet miso dressing. Zuccini…read morefritters with lemon relish was full of flavours and their signature Pile Up was valid replacement for traditional English breakfast. The environment is nice and the staff are friendly.