Love this cafe it's the best. Used to have the best view in the world before they built houses on…read moreit now you can't see much of anything. I used to enjoy climbing the hill to wail into yonder valley like a banshee, alas no longer, but sentimental to me all the same, as now I may enjoy a beverage with someone special as I reminisce. Convenient and super dog friendly.

We have lived in Torbay for a year and finally got around to going to the Long Bay Cafe for brunch…read more We arrived to a pretty full cafe, no outside tables which was disappointing as the lawn is pretty big so could have accomodated more. There was a bit of a wait on food but we were told this when we ordered so that was ok. The food was actually pretty good which we were really pleased about as it's kind of our local cafe. The prices were a little high would be my only criticism. Great view of Long Bay

Very nice place and the cakes are amazing! Highly recommend!…read more Service is amazing as well

Not overly impressed with my experience at scout, the atmosphere and service are fantastic, but the…read morefood isn't great. The cake was bland and dry, I thought the coffee wasn't very good but I'm not an expert. The peppermint tea however is great and it's good that Torbay finally has a cafe. With a little improvement it could be fantastic!

Small cafe with prepared food. Brioche in cinnamon or apple had me sold. And never to early for…read moregelato right? Good coffee (Kokako). Outside seating area. Dog friendly.

I'll let you in on a secret: top quality gelato is only a sandcastle away from lovely Browns Bay…read morebeach. Ginger snap has so many creative flavours to sample that you will be spoilt for choice! Great Kokako coffee too, served by the friendliest staff in a cool, laidback little beachside gem in Beachfront lane. If you're in for a bigger treat, try their nice sundaes or cakes. Take a seat and enjoy the ocean view or even better: bring your treats to the beach!

I had my first experience at Paper Moon just before Easter weekend and I loved it. We were a little…read moreearly for our reservation so my partner and I made the most of Mairangi Bay Beach being a stone's throw away. We had actually made the reservation while we were on the way there, and luckily we were able to secure a table. The person on the phone did ask if we were okay with being seated at the back of the restaurant, which was fine with us. As it turns out, the back of the restaurant was completely separate from the loud groups drinking at the front of the restaurant- added bonus! It wasn't particularly rowdy but it was nice to have dinner and be able to talk at a conversational volume. Our waitress was so lovely, she took great care of us and is the best waitress we've been served by in a long time (we left a tip, of course!). We were really impressed by her service, and my partner loved that she asked if we wanted a break between out entree and main (we definitely did, and had never been asked that before, at any restaurant). For our entree, we shared the tapas platter. This is seriously ideal if you're wanting to try a few things at a good price. We were treated with risotto balls (the best i've had!), deep fried camembert and other great treats- it was the perfect way to start a meal! The tapas combination changes everyday, which means you can try something a little different each time you visit. Our mains were excellent- the fish of the moment and the chicken burger. Both were excellent and perfectly cooked. Paper Moon provided one of the best meals I've had in a long time, and while it's a bit of a drive for me (living on the other side of Auckland), it's a great spot that's definitely worth the drive.

Went for breakfast and was persuaded to have the special - smashed avocado, which came accompanied…read morewith bacon, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. I requested crispy bacon and the hollandaise on the side. When the meal came out it was clear that the smashed avocado was not he star of the meal. Two slices of toast were the central focus with eggs and bacon slapped on the plate. The avocado was more of a blended purée in a small pile to the side of the plate. The bacon was undercooked (relative to my request). When asked how I found my meal I responded "pretty average". The waitress responded with "oh well everyone is different" and walked off. When I went to pay the bill I had the same waitress so said "the thing I didn't like was that the avocado was far from the being the star of the show and was purée baby food, the eggs were barely warm and the bacon wasn't crispy". She stopped me at that point to tell me the bill was $25.90. I paid, walked out and will not go back as they clearly don't care.

Great cafe on the main highway into Auckland. All proceeds from the cafe go to At Risk Youth. Food…read morewas amazing. I had the Eggs Benedict. I highly reccommend. The staff were super friendly and really made me feel at home.

This cafe is adorable!!! It has a lot of food choice for a cafe. I expected to go in and just get a…read morecoffee or juice, but ended up getting a delicious smoothie and quiche. If you are wanting a big dinner this is probably not the place, but perfect for lunch or a lighter dinner!! They have fun coffee selections, lemonade, pastries, burgers, etc. The decor and ambiance is adorable and retro/hipster. The staff is laid back and relaxed (not snobby at all)! They have patio seating with a great view, or you can sit inside amongst the eclectic decor and enjoy your favorite magazine or book (which they have sitting around!) Adorable and tasty!

The food was delicious. I ordered the Corned Beef Hash ~$18, which came in 2 croquettes with an…read moreegg on top, and hollandaise sauce. The flavors meshed well. In the States, I was use to corned beef hash looking like a purée mixture of potato, beef, and salt. This was a welcomed change. I loved how the egg on top was cooked, runny on the inside while solid spherical shaped egg white all around.

Great vegan food. Yes they have other food, but they have a genuine range of vegan and vegetarian…read morefood too. It's the most flexible Cafe in the Browns bay /Torbay/Long Bay area. Polite staff. Fair price

Love this place!! Only wish I lived closer to visit more often…read more I visited on a weekday for lunch with a friend after a sunny beach day at Browns Bay beach. I was in the mood for a smoothie, so I ordered one with a small green salad. There was great seating outside under an awning, so we sat out there. The ambiance was great, relaxing and healthy feeling. I loved the amount of vegan options on the menu, and the whole place is vegetarian. The food came out super quick. My smoothie was a bit watery which wasn't so enjoyable, but the salad was good and I really enjoyed the patio. The total for my smoothie and small salad was $16. I would love to go back and try a heartier meal, but I probably wouldn't go for a smoothie again. It is a great place to go after a day at the beach!

simple casual french foods made well. Their sandwiches run out the fastest... Lunchtime and there's…read moreonly two flavours left. Next would be their desserts and pastries, those babies fly out the door. My favourites so far are the chocolate eclairs and basically all their sandwiches lol... their ficelle are simple ingredients but the bread makes it something else. Their chicken sandwich roll has the yummiest pesto inside and the bread for this was similar to a giant soft pretzel with rock salt on top... made the sandwich THAT much better... pretty much what im saying is, their fresh baked breads/goods are AMAZING. their Baguettes sell out fast so get in quick! That chocolate eclair though.... that chocolaty mousse like texture inside and the glorious puff pastry outside.. wow. i could eat 10 of those... i mean... that's what gym is for, right? Go earlier! like, before 11am to get all the REAL goodies that sell out super fast as these guys are ALWAYS busy no matter what time it is.

If you want to treat yourself to a good breakfast and a great coffee, then La Tropezienne French…read moreCafé is the place to go on a Saturday morning. Don't let the parking lot front scare you off, once you're inside it is pure France. The smell of fresh baking fills the air, and the hot chocolate is almost mesmerizing. The pricing is not cheap, but the quality of the food is good, and after all it will be the atmosphere that will promote you to regular status. My favourite is the éclairs, but there are plenty of other desserts to choose from. What I liked about this place, was that I could bring my dog along, and we could both enjoy the sunshine outside.