hands down best cafe in waihi! came here for girls' brunch on Friday... then again Sunday morning…read more We didn't expect there to be so many options and baked goods, but we were very pleasantly surprised by everything we had! All the coffees were smooth and sweet, and the mochas are to die for! Loved the outdoor seating as well as the paintings for sale in the main rooms! Huge baked goods as well, perfectly toasted and available on the go. Service is so sweet and prompt. Everyone here clearly cares and is involved in the community. Must see!

Cute historic cafe nestled in the heart of Waihi serving fresh food. High quality coffees for the…read moreconnoisseur that wants a mid morning or afternoon cuppa. Wonderful selection of freshly made muffins and scones (both savory and sweet). For lunch, there is a very nice selection of fresh vegetable salads. I've found it hard to find many fresh vegetable options while traveling so this was a welcome change and will be appreciated by vegetarians as well. When we were there they had: beetroot salad, wild rice and peanut, kumara and nut, broccoli and parmasean as well as a couple others. For the carnivores, the grilled steak sandwich with chimmichuri is big enough to feed an army and was worth the $21 price tag. Stacked on thick ciabatta, sliced sweet peppers, lettuce it's a handful and comes served with a few onion rings on top. The spot is also great for solo diners and families. A selection of magazines are available to borrow in addition to coloring books for the little ones and a high chair.

Excellent! Great food cozy environment, would go again! Perfect place for a quick bite at the beachread more

Great food, friendly service, comfortable seating - we'll def be back. Highly recommend!!read more

This place was incredible! The owner was so sweet and the food was heavenly. The friend we were…read morewith told us about this place and as we kept walking, the more dingy places began to look. I started doubting that my friend knew where this place was, but lo and behold we come across the refinery. This place is tucked away from the street like its own little oasis. The staff was kind and welcoming. I wasn't looking to order a sandwich, but I'm so glad I did. I ordered a special, which I believe is a ham sandwich and it was served on milk bread. This bread was absolutely amazing. I asked the owner if she made this bread because it was so yummy. She said she got it from a bakery, which I then went to a couple days later to get a loaf myself - it was that good! Overall, cute place that is definitely worth checking out!

Great atmosphere and fantastic food. Well worth dropping in here if you're in Paeroa. Good coffee…read moretoo. I really enjoyed the mince on toast - nice chilli kick.

The cafe is all part of the blueberry orchard which is the main reason why people come here.I give…read moreit top marks as is a great way to get out of the city, get some fresh air , form of exercise though light and get blueberries for a real cheap price compared to in the shops. Only $10 per kg, and is only a short drive from Auckland on the road to Thames. And of course there is the café where you can sample a selection of blueberry delights and just relax after picking. You can pick for as long as you want, eat them while you are doing so and their hours are quite long during the season. in the café there is a good selection of blueberry delights including cakes, smoothies, ice cream and you can buy more blueberries as well as those you picked. They do also have available sandwiches and paninis. We sampled the blueberry and white chocolate cheesecake......delicious ...and a blueberry smoothie. Nice!!! Can highly recommend to anyone who likes the blueberries, wants some nice relaxing activity and to get out in the sun for a while and eat as much as they want while doing so.

A very cute cafe in New Zealand with a very welcoming staff, good quality food, and beverages…read more Definitely worth checking out if you are in the area, kid friendly, and easy parking.

Quaint little cafe off the beaten track but worth a stop on a sunny day. Great outdoor area to sit…read morein the sun and enjoy a cold beer/wine or some food. Food is tasty and their homemade bread is fresh, beers are cold and the atmosphere is relaxed. Apparently there is live music on Sunday afternoons. Don't let the quiet nature of Paengaroa put you off - this cafe isba great find for a bite to eat or a relaxed drink. There's also a small craft shop inside.

I was looking at previous reviews and looks like they have upgraded the area. It was an…read moreunexpectedly nice stop on our way to Coromandel. We just wanted coffee for the ride but ended up exploring the place because it was visually aesthetic and there was so much to look at. Their coffee did not disappoint either! My husband, who has not heard about lamingtons was pleasantly surprised about its taste and how perfectly it goes with coffee. Don't miss on this stop if you're in the area. You won't regret it!

Wow. My partner and…read moreI stopped here whilst driving down to the mother in law's place in Katikati. I'll be honest here - as a resident of Melbourne, I think that this little place actually blows a fair amount of Melbournian cafes out of the water. It doesn't look like much from the highway, and we only stopped here because it was later in the afternoon and it was the only open cafe we found. We went in expecting stale scones and passable coffee and boy, were we ever surprised! Aesthetically, this cafe gorgeous. Filled with goods from local vendors, it seems like an ideal place to pick up flowers, artisan foods and even furniture made by the local school. They had a delightful display of cookies, scones, pies, sandwiches and salads, but also a full menu including all day breakfast and everything you'd expect from lunch. We ended up ordering some coffees, juice, cookies and scones, as we didn't want to spoil dinner. The coffee was great - hot and perfect. We sat outside undercover and even though it's on the side of a highway, the place is oddly serene. The shortbread cookie I ordered was pretty good, not too sweet but really hit the spot. My partner, who is a chef, said that they were by far some of the best scones he's ever had, and wanted the recipe. I wish that we could have tried something from the hot food menu! As we were leaving we noticed that there was a chalkboard displaying that they were a finalist in NZ restaurant of the year, which after eating there wasn't surprising in the slightest. If you're driving south from Auckland, make this the place you stop.

Our second meal here was much better (service and food). We were seated at a nice table inside with…read moreviews to the beach. I ordered a beet salad with goat cheese, arugula, almonds, shredded chicken and balsamic vinegar. My husband ordered a steak with potatoes. We had a yummy brownie sundae for dessert. Ben was a good server.

Great location, good food, good service Had the Rosti tower…read moreand hubs had chowder, both recommended. Good coffee.

Very Friendly staff! Good coffee, Great service and atmosphere! Will come back again, thank you!read more

Great sunny spot to have morning coffee. Excellent fresh range of counter food. But big city prices…read more$15 for two coffees and a cinnamon scroll. $8 for a wrap too. In fairness it was generous filling - but still! Coffee came quick, ok. Cinnamon scroll took a while. Went back in and told brusquely "it's in the microwave" no politeness or courtesy.

Great place for lunch. We tried the fish and chips for grown ups and kids. Our 3-year old gobbled…read morethat down! Yum! Pulled beef burger was also very tasty. And a playground and gelato stand in the yard were a plus for a family. Very chic, but relaxed decor. Comfy couch seating.

Absolutely terrible place. No care whatsoever for clients. Wife and I waited about an hour for food…read moreeven when the place was empty and the employees couldn't be asked to care or follow up