I blame the long weekend for why this cafe was so quiet; it can't have been for any other reason…read more Located just inside SkyCity Hamilton as one of their City Co-op restaurants, Coffee Post was a very enjoyable experience. Service was friendly and prompt; the wait staff giving my son two marshmallows (despite the fact that we did not order any coffees) was a very sweet touch that kept him happy until our lunch arrived. We ordered the Elvis pancakes to share and this was an extremely generous serving. Between the two of us we still didn't manage to finish. There's water available from a sweet little bar cart in the middle of the room and I also had a white grapefruit juice. Everything was delicious. Good value for money; would visit again.

Excellent place to get good I mean very good muffins,cake and coffee. Good service too. Parking…read morelike a lot of places in Hamilton is the issue. I go the 5min parking right outside.

Food looks great and we enjoyed what we had. Service was pretty lackluster, young waiter had the…read morepersonality of a rock. Less than helpful registering 0 on the enthusiasm scale. A general rustic ambience is nice but a closer look reveals a somewhat grubby restaurant, Attention to detail wouldn't go amiss, not rocket science when the basics need a touch up. Think grimy floors around edges and into corners. Greasy and dust covered chandelier, plastic plants and other decor. Most unhygienic and sticky table surface and cabinet glass needs a detailed wipe with a clean good quality microfibre cloth. Not sure I'd make any recommendations when there are many other sparkling fresh eateries in Hamilton.

Excellent restaurant where you receive welcoming customer service and with beautiful food, however…read morewould not recommend after the hours of 2pm.

I've made a point of having brunch here multiple times on every visit I've made to Hamilton. The…read morefood is always masterful. The service is always great. Lovely restaurant inside. Wonderful baked items, fresh eggs, and thoughtful beverages. My favorite is the "Healthy Breakfast", pictured here with Scott's Salmon Gravlax & Horseradish Crème Fraice. It's heavenly and my most ordered breakfast. This is always the perfect start before a busy day either at work or exploring the Waikato region.

A very cozy place and excellent coffee. The service was spot on - very friendly staff.read more

This is a great coffee shop that has recently opened up on Victoria Street. I suspect that people…read morewho are far more versed in their coffee enjoyment than I am will really appreciate this little slice of heaven. There's no bakery cabinet. There's no flavored syrups. Just excellently and thoughtfully prepared espresso drinks. And good conversation. It's a win-win all the way around. Find Snapshot camera store and you will find Union Espresso in the corner. It's a welcome option in the CBD.

Delicious sausage roll and croissant. Stop here for a delicious baked treat worthy of your time. We…read morehad the chorizo sausage roll, ginger bar and croissant. The lamination on the croissant and sausage roll was top notch. Coffee is on the darker roast side

Great stop for breakfast in Hamilton! I loved the vegan breakfast plate (uncommoner) as there were…read moremany different aspects that came together well and were very filling. My partner loved the rosti Benedict as well. Tea selection was great and staff were very friendly

Great place, great atmosphere and great food. They had adequate vegan options and the food was…read moredelicious. I'd sure like to see more vegan options in the future. By the way, the coffee is delicious.

Writing on behalf of my mum who has coeliac disease who purchased a slice here Thursday last week,…read moreshe was very sick after eating a bite. Being gluten free isn't a lifestyle choice for some. http://www.coeliac.org.nz/food-industry/restaurants-caterers

Excellent coffee, food and service. Wifi. Great experience. Recommend the eggs Benedictread more

Amazing bread- I love sourdough and Volare does not disappoint…read more The whole meal and fig+Walnut are my faves. The fig+Walnut is particularly good with Bleu cheese and brie pairings. The cafe space is a bit small, but great coffee also. Good for a snack or light lunch.

If you are a lover of breads, this is the place to get bread in town. There are a number of…read moreofferings, include San Francisco sourdough - reminds me of California! Usually, I attend more often for the cabinet food rather than loaves of bread, and my favorite is always the jalapeno cheddar scone. Sadly, you can't find much in the way of jalapenos in New Zealand but now that I've found this scone, my craving for the jalapeno and cheese combo is more than satisified. There is a sister shop in the south end of Hamilton (Kaihikatea Drive) with similar offerings. There are also other cabinet foods, including sweets, sandwiches, etc. And of course, you can just stop in for a very reasonable flat white.

Urge is consistently exceeding my expectations, both with their service and with the high quality…read morefood. They have an outstanding selection of teas, chocolates, and baked goods. When I go to Urge (and this is quite often!), I usually order eggs benedict with bacon or salmon. Compared with other establishments in Hamilton, Urge stands apart from them all. Here's why: the hollandaise is made on sight every morning by the cafe owners. Hollandaise at other cafes are usually too thick or too soupy to be edible. Urge's hollandaise is perfection! Having travelled the world and having frequented cafes in London, New York, San Francisco, Singapore, etc, etc, I can say that Urge stands up with the best! Besides that they offer a wonderful breakfast, they also have amazing coffee and an incredibly large selection of teas. The coffee is never burnt (it's very common in New Zealand and in Hamilton especially for baristas to burn the coffee), is the correct mix of milk if you want a latte or a flat white (there is a difference, and that difference is lost on most baristas in New Zealand!), and is hot (again and weirdly, New Zealand baristas prefer to serve cold coffee!). As for tea, you may ask for anything and they will serve it to you. I found this stunning because usually tea shops prefer not to serve something in-house from one of their loose leaf tins. Granted, I neither instruct food & beverage classes nor do I have a tizzy because my eggs benedict weren't served centred on my plate. So, maybe you'll just have to check out Urge on your own and get disappointed by the stellar service and delicious eats. Have a go!

Cozy, spacious and warm atmosphere. The coffee is great and so are the scones. A place of respite…read moremorning or afternoon to recharge.