Went here for a stop on our way to Wellington. Very charming cafe, which was not very crowded…read morearound 2.00pm. It seems the kitchen closes at 2.00 pm, so we were not able to order anything warm, but what was served to other tables looked great. For New Zealand they had a big variety of warm drinks and the cakes looked also delicious. We would stop by again.

3.5 stars. Cute cafe for a pit stop driving from Taupo to…read moreWellington. Bulls has a few cafes along a two block-strip, and this one looked the most promising. It used to be an old bank so you'll find the repurposed safe room inside as well. Food choices are mainly cafe-style entrees like soups, salads, plates, as well as a bakery case of sweet and savory pastry items. Large selection of caffeinated drinks as well. Given how many people were here on a weekday mid-morning, I'm guessing that it's probably a frequent communal spot for the locals.

This place was the perfect spot to stop on our family trip! There was something for everyone! The…read morekids loved their pancakes and hotdogs and I had the best mushrooms & eggs on toast I've ever had the pleasure of eating. The atmosphere is very kid friendly. The drinks were sublime and the staff was so kind and helpful. 10/10

Delicious baked goods, excellent coffee, nice staff. Great stop if you're heading through on…read moreHighway 2 towards Wellington. We tried the caramel cake - not too sweet and very moist crumb with a not too sweet cream cheese (?) and caramel icing, served with whipped cream. Good value for $6.50 NZD, coffee and cappuccino were solid. Lots of delicious offerings in the case and a few savory options as well like lasagna, blue cheese and bacon croissants. The place is full of locals meeting up for coffee and sweets. Good vibe, good wifi (you have to ask for the code) only downfall is that the bathrooms are in the back and you have to go outside to get to them. If we were ever in the area we would definitely return.

Went here for brunch this week. Nice atmosphere, spacious and has a few comfy booths. The menu is…read moregood, you can build your own breakfast, but if you want all the components of a classic big breakfast it gets very pricey. I got scrambled eggs on ciabatta with a sausage- cost $14 and was absolutely delicious, good sized serving. Overall is very good, the best part is being able to tailor your dish to your liking

This cafe is actually my Local & I love it! Great atmosphere, the staff are fantastic and so…read morefriendly!! Food is delish recommend the pulled pork toasted sandwich or curly fries are amazing!!

The food was really good. The service was quick and efficient. I came with a group of 6 and we…read moreseated quickly and received excellent service.

Annual visit to 'Palmy', and another visit to Barista - venerable purveyors of fine coffee and…read moregreat 'cabinet' food was pleasant enough. Cold winter's day July 1 along busy George Street, parking a tad tuff round 530pm, seated in a cozy rear table under a massive heat pump in the cavernous big ol' restaurant/ cafe = we were there for evening meal - a couple and a nine year old. BYO wine policy still in place happily - the feature losing it's popularity with new restauranteurs it seems - we brought a lovely Pinot Noir along for the occasion. Scratch made food on the dinner menu still - slipped a notch from a decade ago - based on yesterday's experience - a 4 rather than previous 5 star - but better than 'ok' duck - missed a couple of our orders - forgot one completely and 'switched' calamari into slightly rubbery prawns - coffees were superb - kiddie meal of chicken n chips was better than ours. Service is spotty - occasional bright stars - but again NOT at the TOP level of year's past - we've been coming here a LONG time. Prices have crept UP whilst quality of 'cheffing' down is a loss of one star on overall rating BUT would return based on the experience, and recommend BARISTA

I just had the most delicious farmhouse cake and very nice cup of coffee. I found this place by…read moreaccident when I was trying to find my way out from town but had to have a look. And it was really worth of visiting this lovely, quirky, funny, lively, strangely beautiful little restaurant. Staff is funny, helpful and in a very positive way crazy. Atmosphere is like no other place. Nice patio or what do you call those tables outside in the sun. I have to admit that I am very pleased and excited to find Joseph Street Kitchen. Next time I will bring my family, friends and a couple of strangers here, too.

Went here for lunch today. Still has yummy salads - cauliflower, lettuce,hummus, feta, carrot,…read morebeetroot and more deliciousness. I recommend the lamb or chicken salad. The rest of the food is ok, but my husband was a bit disappointed with his lasagne - it was vegetarian, but didn't say that on the menu. Good service and nice relaxed atmosphere.

Cafe Cuba offers a wide variety of hot/cold drinks and food, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten free…read moreoptions. The cabinet food looks brilliant and their new cabinet slice, cheekily named "2am in Wangas" is likely to cause a rarkus with the straight edge liberals amongst us. If you have a sweet tooth, their silk cake is famous in Palmerston North, though I prefer the Banoffee Pie. Seating options are good, inside can be a touch crowded during busy periods, though their outdoor seating is brilliant on a sunny day - If you are a taller individual target an outdoor seat with metal legs as opposed to the black plastic variety as the latter seem to be about an inch too high for the height of their tables. Cafe Cuba is one of my absolute favourites for atmosphere, perfect for an informal gathering with friends, the Cuban Marxist Revolutionary vibe is evident in the Art, Decor and in the names of some food items (Marx Slice). One can imagine Fidel or Guevara sitting comfortably in a corner plotting revolution over a Vege Bene. Unfortunately for Cafe Cuba there is absolutely no consistency in the quality of their coffee, sometimes it is great, other times it is truely terrible. Today was one of those terrible occasions, the Long Black was so damn bitter it had to be replaced and the replacement was equally bitter - It truely is a shame given how simple it is to purge a coffee machine in order to extract a decent Long Black with the full bodied flavour one craves (which I tend to tip for). Hopefully Cafe Cuba can rectify this Cafinated travesty in future, as one bad experience will not put me off a cafe but unfortunately today I can only award a very generous 3 stars for this visit - see you another day team!

Wow! What a gem of a place - one of the MOST pleasurable dining experiences we have had . . …read more Tremendous food, fantastic menu items, wonderful hosts and very warm atmosphere. These people are what we are all looking for when it comes to a GREAT place to go. You gotta put check this place out. Small town cafe/restaurant, very classy

Looked a little uninspiring from the outside with al the photos of fries and pies. But actually…read morequite good. Have to say, that the pies and fries DID look good when being served to others. Good range of other counter food - sandwiches etc. Nice outdoor courtyard but had to carry dog in through cafe as the gate appeared locked and said exit only. Next person with a dog ( obviously smarter than me) checked the gate and walked in fine Good coffee and tasty blueberry muffin.