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

Darling little cafe not just serving tea and coffee- So…read moreconvenient on the way to Wellington -- street parking with a few table inside outside- definitely a local hangout with no tourists to be found. Order at the counter and food served up quick. Food quite yummy!

The waiters were nice and service was quick. The drinks and food were also reasonably priced with…read morefood ranging between and around $3.50-$22. The iced latte was milky and was a rather large serving, and the banana milkshake was thick and tasty. They have a take a book leave a book area, and the ambience is rather cosy with indoor and outdoor seating. Would come again!

Congratulations to my Brother for both his MBA with Merit, and his selection of this little…read moreboutique restaurant. The decor is very basic and its quite simply a house thats been remodelled into a place for the ravening horde. We went in a large group but the staff were able to handle it well. I (of course, carnivore that I am) ordered the steak, and it was impressive. The meal was delicious, the staff were somewhat attentive and the atmosphere was fun. The prices were a little high to be honest, but everything I saw across the table was of high quality.

We had breakfast/lunch here after running along the river. They have great service. Love their bowl…read moreof latte. We have a big breakfast and it was big but well cooked with high quality produce. The lamb souvlaki was authentic. The cajun chicken roll hit the spot

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!!

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

Not very family friendly. They had a passive aggressive message on their toilets that basically…read moresaid no baby changing permitted. They could have had a bigger 'compulsory' sanitation bin and their problem would have been fixed. But no. Totally failed the mindfulness of being green. Food was ok

Barley is excellent. Owners Freya and Matt are committed to providing highest quality plant-based…read moresnacks, meals and drinks with awesome welcoming hospitality. The gourmet wow factor is present at Barley. What a cool little cafe! Delicious and fresh, this is a Vegan paradise. Barley is Eco-conscious and aims for zero waste and it's dog friendly. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Barley is a wiinner.

Great food, the team are wonderfull and the coffee is great. You will have to wait on food if they…read moreare busy. But more time to enjoy an additional great cofee. Cant go to wrong with this place. I have been many times and the food is consistant.

a quick lunch of "J F C", not KFC with coffees on our 1st visit to Joe's garage in Palmy-…read more been to the franchise in Wellington a LONG time ago - google rated Joe's best coffee shop and a 4.4 on their scale of nearby cafes which led us to Princess St premises - parking tuff - walked a few hundred metres. warm inside on cold winter's day - hospo on display only 'ok' . a clean tidy venue - coffees were very good - the fried chicken known as "JFC" a small serve for 14 bucks gluten free and crisp tasty. Value not astounding relatively speaking - vibe - music - comfort factor ALL in the 4 star category. would return and offer a 'qualified' recommendation

Burger today was WELL overcooked, to the point meat was gritty.. although to be fair, I didn't ask…read morehow I'd like it done, I didn't expect that.. Chips were the highlight of the meal unfortunately.

Called in for an early Saturday brunch, the place was pretty quiet, service was friendly and…read moreprompt. I ordered the big breakfast and it is big! It was ok but be prepared for a large portion. My other half enjoyed the vege breakfast, a good portion size and quite tasty. I will visit again and would recommend, three and a half stars!

We stopped in for a coffee on our way to explore the region further based on a recommendation from…read moresome local friends. The coffee was great, probably one of the better ones that I've had from the different cafes we tried in the Whanganui/Palmerston North area. I had a soy late (the cafe uses Illy) and the flavour was well rounded and nicely flavoured and the soy milk wasn't over heated which was a blessing. Whilst we didn't have time to stop for long, the Cooperage is open 7 days a week for breakfast and lunch and with the added bonus of being connected to 2 different furniture/homeware stores its a lovely destination for a girls lunch date.

Nice atmosphere with good menu and cabinet food. I had a solid Mac n cheese and my friend had a…read moreyummy chicken noodle solid. Reasonable prices. The highlights were the milkshakes - we got salted caramel and chocolate overload - delicious, lots of whipped cream, syrup and chunks of chocolate all in a funky vintage jar - looked and tasted amazing. Good parking nearby, great place for a catch up with the girls. Will go here again