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.

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.

Really good selection of delicious food - from something to have with coffee to a proper lunch…read more (and coffee is excellent) Service is friendly and efficient, seating inside and outside, clean bathrooms, plenty of parking. A good central place to meet friends and to connect with people living in opposite directions (eg coming from Auckland to points beyond and vice versa).

Great place to stop and have a break. We got a nice ham and cheese toastie and thoroughly enjoyed…read moreit. Quick service and nice people, we will be back again to try other foods. 2016 review #2

My family and I were on our way to Hobbiton, and the Black Beagle Cafe seemed like a nice place to…read morestop for a bite to eat and a chance to stretch our legs. It's a charming little restaurant with a nice big parking lot, lush green grass and a little fence along the road. The sign isn't very prominent from the road. The restaurant is decorated to look like a country ranch. There are a bunch of tables, a display case with assorted pastries, pies, sandwiches, etc. as well as an espresso machine and a freezer with various ice cream desserts. There are additional tables out back, hidden among a few bushes and flowering shrubs, which would've been nice except it was chilly. The menu is written on chalkboard, and there's a lot to choose from. There's definitely something for everyone, especially if you're looking for a nice, hot meal like we were. I ordered the fish and chips, which came out crispy and hot. The tomato ketchup that came with it was a bit odd, with a little barbecue taste to it. My brother ordered a breakfast sandwich, which looked delicious (and must've been delicious because he wiped it out). My mother had an americano and didn't think it was watery. Black Beagle Cafe is by no means a fancy restaurant, but it doesn't try to be, and it really has a comfy, down-home feel to it. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience, and a great way to keep the good vibes going for the rest of the drive.

Stop here all the time and the coffee is incredible. The 'Lemon Passionfruit Shortbread' and…read more'Caramel Meringue are beautiful and worth their price tag. Great halfway stop from Auckland to Tauranga (winning TVNZ Breakfast's Ultimate Stop Spot), suitable for Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch or Afternoon Tea. Vegan, Dairy-free and Vegetarian friendly with outstanding staff, definitely recommend.

Stopped by for an espresso but decided to try my first NZ meat pie. I had the peppered beef meat…read morepie and wow was it tasty! The cappuccino was also quite tasty as well. I would definitely hit this place up again. FYI - We stopped by on a cold morning and there was not heat on so bring a jacket.

This was a cute unique restaurant. Make sure you walk around and check everything out (including…read morethe bathroom). I have to say that I didn't like my meal though. I got the burger and it just wasn't very good.

My FIL, my young son and I stopped here on the way back to Auckland, and ordered 2 Burgers and a…read moreEggs on Toast. Apparently, poached eggs aren't an option, so Fried were ordered. I had my burger with the "spicy peanut sauce". My FIL and I both agreed our burgers were pretty much tasteless, though the buns were excellent. The Peanut Sauce had almost no taste and certainly no spice. The pattie was tender but had no real taste I could detect. My Sons eggs were overdone, which I am guessing was a result of them forgetting about them in the first instance, which they were very apologetic about and promptly brought my son over a chocolate brownie by way of apology which was an excellent touch! They were frantically busy and were warning of delays, which was very courteous of them and even the best cafes can have a slighly average day. I'd come back again.

Amazing steak and cheese pie , prices understandable for the high quality and delicious foodread more

We stumbled on this amazing cafe driving to Rotorua from the Coromandel Peninsula. It's literally…read morethe only cafe/bakery in town so we were among mostly if not all locals. There is a huge selection of freshly made pastries, sandwiches and various other hot foods. If that's not enough they offer a menu of hot breakfast and sandwiches. We ordered the hot rib eye sandwich and a couple of meat pies. Everything was fresh and delicious. PROS: Fresh food Meat pies Rib Eye sandwich Lolli cakes Supporting local business Small town cafe Prices CONS: Must be passing through to get here.