Excellent service, great coffee and great brekkie (made to order). Order and pay at the counter or…read morerequest table service.

We were looking for a little breakfast cafe on our last day in New Zealand and crossed paths with…read morethis place. It was rainy, we were cranky....and we wanted to have a good day....and thus here we were. Americano and tea. Americano served with water to dilute to my liking (a win). Tea served in a personal press (double win!). My buddy got French toast and I got the smashed pea on multigrain (with mint, Parmesan, watercress) with smoked salmon. All of it was scrumptious. The staff were friendly and the service was fast to boot (not a common occurrence in New Zealand). I would definitely come back and, in case you were wondering, it turned out to be a Good day!

Had a fabulous brunch there today. Lovely wait staff, delicious food and drink and great atmosphere…read moreand location. Loved every minute of it! I had the seafood chowder and it was absolutely brimming with seafood. My partner is a super fussy eater and they were more then happy to work around what he liked as well and made him feel at ease. Highly recommended and will be returning soon.

You can't get a much better location for a restaurant/café than on St Heliers Bay Beach, especially…read moreon a beautiful sunny day. Annabelles is just such a place which is beautiful inside, but the views out onto the water are what you really want to see. Like most beachfront cafés, this one can seem a little expensive, but the coffee is reasonable and they do have some affordable tapas and other lunch options on their menu. What you pay a bit extra for is the location and that's fair enough. I'm not the posh type who would often choose a place like this, but chicks love it, and sometimes you just get dragged along. Not that I'm complaining, I enjoy good quality food and coffee and this place has both.

I have embarrassingly driven all the way out to St Heliers to get a Cigana coffee. Man they are so…read moregood. Their baristas are really good; I have yet to have had a bad coffee from them. It must be their own Cigana beans that they use. They are so yum. It's a bit of a humble abode where they make the coffee. It's this little shack in the Sunhill Centre that doesn't have much to it. But don't let that fool you; they know how to do all the things that matter for a café well. They have a cute selection of pastries and bread for you to pick up on the way to work of for your weekend lunch. They also sell their own beans there which means you can get this good coffee at home. Why not pop over to St Heliers today and see what I'm talking about. You won't be disappointed.

The coffee here has always been consistently good but the service the last few times have been…read morepoor. Not sure if they've had a change of staff recently or not. They don't offer to heat any food for you and they had no butter available for their scones. Eating a cold scone without butter is like eating a rock with a layer of moss and powdery mildew growing on it. Will not be visiting this establishment again.

Spectacular view with delicious breakfast and tasty hot coffee. What more could you ask for?…read more Parking isn't too bad--you have access to the shopping strip just a short walking distance away (if you feel like walking off the food baby you're guaranteed to get). The restaurant presents itself as both cafe and eatery, with a section suited for the grab-and-go clientele as well as those more interested in a relaxing breakfast. We fell into the latter category. Our coffee came out wonderfully presented and piping hot. The breakfast came soon after. Smashed avacado on toast and a fantastically heavy dish with potatoes, eggs, market fish, lightly sprinkled with greens. Add a fruit smoothie to top it off with a bit of sweetness, and you're set for a great day.

i went there last evening with my husband and I cannot tell you how disappointed we were! very…read morelimited menu and very expensive for what we ordered. I had the crab sliders - if there was any crab it was totally camouflaged with mayonnaise and tasteless. My husband had the breadcrumbed lamb ribs, which was primarily deep fat!!! Such a beautiful evening for an overpriced apology!

Prices for the slices (caramel, etc) were really good, compared to the $5 at a bakery just up the…read moreroad. I also tried the feijoa smoothie and really enjoyed it!

Ronnies was definitely off to a good start this morning when we went there for a visit, as when we…read morewere at the counter ordering coffee they asked what type of cup that we wanted. This issue never really bothers me that much, but it really pisses my parents off - getting coffee in a glass just doesn't comprehend in their heads. The cabinet food on offer is pretty good, not the BEST savoury scone/ cheese scone I've ever had; the courgette and celery in the muffin tasted a bit weird, but that could just be because of my boring culinary tastes. There is also a kids menu available, which is pretty appropriate for the family oriented location of the place and the school just up the road. They also had a fantastic looking special on - a hash brown tower with a poached egg and baked beans with a coffee on the side for only $16. Nom!

Excellent coffee, gorgeous sandwiches, quiet and nice overall menu! I ordered an omelet and they…read morewere quite happy to specialise my requests. Prices are also very reasonable!

Not that down with the Pleasantville surroundings but I am down with Charlie & George…read more I recently stopped here for breakfast on the way to an early meeting in Mt Wellington. Having spent next to no time in the area, I was stoked to find C&G, and even more stoked when I walked in and saw they use Kokako beans. For brekkie, I ordered the smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel, which came out with dressed salad of rocket, onion and capers. I usually prefer such accompaniments on my bagel, undressed, but with the generous amount of salmon and C.C already on there I totally forgot about it. Also, they mix fresh herbs through their cream cheese - big tick in my book. Perhaps, what stood for me the most though, was the service. Just little things - like the barista chatting to me while she made my coffee, bringing over water as soon as I sat down or asking how my meal was part way through - sometimes it's just the little things that make all the difference. On a final note, they have terrariums for table numbers!

The coffee is great and so is the design and atmosphere of the cafe. However we were a bit…read moredisappointed on the food in terms of taste and presentation. The order was very quickly served but it lacked the presentation n taste that I look for in a Saturday brunch. I don't need to rush and would appreciate a lovely presented brunch. The egg benny ordered was bland and do not stand to the usual cafe standard in that price range.

This place is so great for breakfast/brunch/lunch and coffee! I went with a friend and we sat at…read moreone of the table outside where you could see the water. I got a soy Capp and we got the smashed avo on toast to share as a light brekky. It was so good, they added toasted quinoa to the top which was new for me. We had such a good time hanging out and talking that I ended up ordering another coffee . This time I ordered a soy flat white and asked if they could do some cool latte art for me (I'm a photography nerd and also coffee is like the best thing in the world to me). They tried but when they brought it out they told me it's hard to do latte art with soy milk. I appreciate the effort! I would totally come back here for a meal, I think it would be a great place to come in the afternoon for wine and dinner. The inside is SO. CUTE. It's cozy but comfortable, casual but nice. I really appreciate the decor and the LIGHTS! (See my photos). I would definitely recommend! Also the service was fantastic - the people were super nice and accommodating. Thanks Porch

This is a great location with great sharing food and a nice environment. A long Lunch on a sunny…read moreafternoon looking out at the sea. This place can't be beaten.

Great little spot, I ordered the fired potatoes served with poached eggs and a tomatoes based…read moresauce choosing to obmit the capers that is normal served with the dish, but to be honest a bit bland without them :( Coffee was excellent as was the service. Great cafe and beach if you just can't face the hussle and bussle of mission bay.

The last time I frequented Cafe on Kohi was when I lived in the area 6 years ago. This cafe by the…read morepedestrian crossing on the Kohimarama beachfront has always been quite popular. Water glasses landed on the table about the same moment as we sat down but I have to say that they should ask what you prefer - carbonated or tap. I hate fizzy water and that's what we got. I like the extra touch like offering straw hats for the sun given there is no shade there in the Summer time. Café on Kohi is part of the same group as Takapuna Beach Café and Rosie in Parnell to name a few of the Hip Groups establishments (and all my fav). They all have a similar feel with great food and great service. The place was packed but the food came quickly, the Matre-D was great value and reminded me that I could take a doggie bag home when I found the dish I chose was bigger than my appetite. My platter was made up of Pancetta, Toulouse sausage, smoked Trevally, paper thin pickles in mustard, olives and toasted sour dough. It was great and I did take some home but if there was cheese it would have been perfect. My friend had the rotisserie chicken with couscous and yoghurt and said that was good. The wait for a table is only a short wait so if you haven't been get yourself along there.

St Heliers Bay is like the chilled, laid-back sister of neighboring Mission Bay and the restaurants…read morehere also reflect that vibe. On a balmy Autumn afternoon a friend and I were looking for some beachfront dining and decided on the small plates dining at Moretons. No outdoor tables were available when we arrived but waitstaff were happy for us to shuffle ourselves when one became open. We were glad we did; despite the restaurant being largely open there was very little breeze until we were outside. We ordered three plates between us, the prawns, the venison and some fries to share. My friend particularly enjoyed the salsa that came with the prawns. The venison was thinly sliced and well-prepared. I was unsure as to how the chocolate dressing would work but it was a fantastic counterpoint to the smoky flavour of the meat. In addition, we got cocktails (because why not!) - my friend settled on one of the $8 specials and liked it so much she got another. I chose the classic mojito which was ideal for sitting in the sun. Service both at the bar & at the table was a little bit rushed and that's why I've knocked it down to four stars. I can totally appreciate being busy but it takes only a few seconds to smile. Don't let you put that off though; if you are looking for a relaxing afternoon beverage or some deliciously different menu options, this is your place.

I've been here a couple of times to eat. It's always a lovely place to sit, particularly at one of…read morethe outside tables, to watch the world go by. It's a popular eatery - the service is good but I haven't had any trouble getting a table. The coffee is good and there are lovely muffins for morning tea. I've enjoyed savoury cheese muffin and my companion had blueberry. For lunch, my companion and I enjoyed very nice Caesar salad each - mine with halloumi and theirs with chicken. It was all very nice - I would come again without hesitation. Thank you.caesar Salad