The Good: Gorgeous views at this family run cafe/diner/bar. The interiors were relaxed, playful and…read moregave off a beach bohemian vibe. We came here for breakfast but spotted beers on tap and a pizza oven. I imagine having drinks out back on a summer afternoon must be glorious. The Bad: Food took a while, so make sure you're willing to wait like 40+ minutes for a meal. Recommend grabbing a drink and a pastry to tide you over. And we found a live ant in our garnish, but we channeled our island selves and it was chill.

Has a central location in Onera Village, with lots of seating on the patio and inside. You can get…read moreindividual wifi codes at the counter that each last for 30 minutes. Came with a group of 7 behind another large party and they had the courtesy to warn us of a 35 minute wait. Despite the amount of seating, their kitchen looked rather small so I could see wait times being an issue here. We weren't too bothered since many of us were tired and just wanted to sit, but be aware if you're hoping for food right away. Ordered the special of the day ($14) along with a side salad ($8). The special was only a salmon fillet, although they allow you to pick 2 different half-salads. The fish was delicious, very nicely cooked but succulent and not dry at all. A good rest stop overall, but wished they offered just a couple more affordable options. Most of my party could only get decent sized portions for lunch items starting between $18-22.

Really wonderful food. I was impressed. The snapper was delicious, the roasted corn it was…read moreresting on was sweet n flavorful w a hint of spice that I loved. The grilled focaccia was delicious! And the martini w passion fruit--excellent. I sat in this little alleyway w 3-4 tables. Nice sea breeze. Go to this restaurant. You will enjoy it!

Convenient, easy location to find with a cozy interior…read more Service was amazing. Waiter was very helpful when I asked questions about dishes and when I ordered something, he made sure I knew what I was ordering. I ordered the Short Rib Agnolotti.. Think of a really soft piece of short rib in a pasta shell, very similar to ravioli. We also ordered the bruschetta, spaghetti, and risotto and those options are also really great, but that Agnolotti was the star of the show. Keep in mind, this is a pre COVID-19 review and I still cannot get over how delicious this meal was. I absolutely cannot wait to go back and introduce more friends to the best pasta of my life.

Amazing local spot with a great outdoor seating area! We came here because this restaurant had good…read moreratings on New Zealand's version of Yelp. I was not disappointed with the food, customer service, or the view from the outdoor patio. My friend and I both ordered the grilled prawns dish, and it was extremely flavorful and yummy! Great portion size and great presentation. I also really liked that I didn't have to peel the prawns. I'm a real lazy eater so A+ for that haha. Would definitely recommend dining here when visiting Waineke!

The customer service was extraordinary & needed with two grumpy kids. Thank you to the man with the…read morehandle bar mustache. They had a bowl of fun popcorn with chocolate pancakes & a banana smoothie. I had the avocado mushroom eggs Benedict with a Mochachinno. The ocean view was still great on a rainy day. There wasn't a crumb left on our plates. Strongly recommend especially if Oyster Inn is closed.

Good coffee, friendly service and decent all-day breakfast. They also offer pita wraps, salads,…read moremezzo plates and a selection of local wine. However I don't think I will be coming back because they charge $1 extra for soy milk, which is simply outrageous. A packet of soy milk costs $2-3 so even if I get an XXL latte it is ridiculous to charge that much money for milk. And why should people with food intolerance or allergies have to pay royalties just to enjoy a cup of coffee? This kind of over-charging needs to stop and I hope this review might help the owners reconsider.

Great place for breakfast. Nice owner, lovely view.read more

Arcadia is a hidden gem :) I have visited this spot twice and have thoroughly enjoyed both my…read moreexperiences here. All of their breakfast dishes are absolutely delish and my favorite is the eggs Benedict. I will say that if you are eating here, then plan to spend between 25-35$ for your meal, which may seem pricey but not uncommon for Waiheke and the food is worth it! The outside seating is lovely on a sunny day and the indoor cafe is adorable as well. The location is perfectly located next to beautiful palm beach so it is the perfect breakfast stop before a swim or perfect for lunch and a drink after a Long Beach day. Very kind staff as well. Love it here :)

Such a great setting for a cafe/restaurant! Palm beach is a stunning beach on Waiheke but…read moreunfortunately our experience at Arkadia was not and especially if you want food that matches it's surroundings.. We had been riding around the island stopping at most bays which requires coffee and food! I chose here (as suppose to next door) because I remember having a great time and meal here last time. We ordered the Pork belly burger, spicy chicken and breads and dips.. The "chicken" looked nice but was more like nuggets/pieces as suppose to "chicken".. plus it wasn't even spicy?!? Confusing on so many levels. Burger was ok.. interesting having pork belly with crackling in a burger - the pork was nice but not so in the burger. Staff were friendly enough but not engaging. I think we got more engagement from other customers. It was a beautiful day and we were having fun - just wished we had a great experience with the food to match the day and Palm beach.

Great location, staff, coffee and prices! Also offers savoury food and perfect way to start the…read moremorning!

Pleasant spot. Ordered a double shot (no kidding) here this morning to drink at the same place…read more It was not that busy, but it inexplicably took about 7 minutes for the barista to make my coffee, after serving a bunch of others ahead of me. Coffee was excellent but the wait was pretty frustrating.

My friend and I ate here before taking the ferry once. We ordered a coffee and a meat pie. The…read morecoffee wasn't so great but overall not so bad. Where it gets really bad was when, We both devoloped food poisoning from this pie. I visited the cafe again a few days later to speak with the manager, to explain what had happened and explain my concerns about his healthy and safety. Unfortunately the manager "Harold" responded very rudely to me saying, "you are just a tourist with nothing better to do than give me trouble, if you don't like our food, don't eat here" I was very upset and offended to be treated this way. So I would like to warn anybody thinking of eating here. Please don't support this business. There are many great Cafes in Waiheke but this is not one of them. It's a shame because with some improved hygiene and a new owner. This place could do great.

Very nice steak and bacon pie here. Only $5!!!! Nice gravy, good crust. Wish I had tried some…read moreother items.

The restaurant upstairs, Wai Kitchen, sprouted Little Wai as an offshoot. It's a cafe with a bit of…read morea fancy dairy aspect to it. Right on the beach, it's a handy spot for gettting coffee and lunch without the bother of going back up to the main shops. As the baby Wai Kitchen, the food is just as delicious but made to takeaway, so they do gourmet sandwiches and baking along with Three Beans coffee (which is really good). They also sell some basic kind of dairy supplies, like milk and newspapers, as well as beachtowels, which is kind of handy for those spur-of-the-moment plunges. I've found the service to be really friendly each and every time I've gone in.