We stopped by for breakfast before heading back to Auckland. It's a cute little cafe in Whitianga…read morenear the coast with a small parking lot in front and street parking. The staff here are friendly and nice and the menu made it hard to decide what to order since I wanted to try everything. Along with a breakfast/brunch menu, they also have some strong coffee and other baked goods to check out. The food portion was generous and the food was delicious. We actually had to pack some to go since we couldn't finish everything. Also, it was awesome that they had wifi because our service wasn't very great since we were from a different country. Overall, good food and friendly service.

Stopped by here for Brunch before heading back up to Auckland. I ordered the Smoked Kingfish with…read moreKumara and Potato rosti. The smoked fish had a nice woody flavour but to me it was still rather moist - unlike the smoke fish you get at the fish monger. The rosti itself was well seasoned but I think it could be a little more crispy..

The nachos! We keep talking about how good these nachos were. The sweet chili sauce makes all the…read moredifference.

Nice setting for a coffee with a beach house rustic feel. I had a large flat white. It was only…read more0.20 cents more than the regular so what wouldn't you? There was a long line for food so I didn't order and cannot comment on that. It was a holiday weekend so they had a 15% surcharge.

I have never experienced an avocado toast like this before. It was so unique and flavorful. If…read moreyou're in the area, I highly recommend stopping by the Fig for breakfast or lunch. It's Figgin' delicious!

Stylish cafe that looks good inside and out. French style cafe seating outside and nice array of…read moregiftware at counter. Food looks delicious but on closer inspection I thought the date scones looked lacking fruit. Chose a savoury brioche and was disappointed- ham/mustard filling only on top so basically and expensive sweet bread roll with topping. Coffee good though

The cafe has a wonderful selection of food that pairs well with any coffee. The service was very…read morekind and welcoming. The ambiance is what sets this place apart, a great outdoor sitting area with plenty of space.

When our car started smoking on the highway, this cafe was a very welcome sight. The cafe is big,…read morewith a nice outdoor sitting area. They have a large variety of food, from pies to salads, sandwiches and desserts. We had the delicious carrot cake and a strawberry rhubarb pie. The staff is super friendly and helped us with our car. Consider me a fan.

Fabulous little cafe just off the main road. It's an oasis for the weary traveler looking for the…read moreperfect coffee or tea and scone. The entrance brings you into a cute world with bird houses, weathered wood and chalkboard menus. We had coffee and chai lattes which were fantastic. My zucchini basil muffin was superb, while my husbands scone with jam and cream melted in the mouth. The outdoor courtyard is a place you could spend awhile relaxing in the shade. There's also a kid play space to boot.

The most amazing food on the Coromondel! We had pumpkin coconut ginger soup, garden salad,…read moremushroom and spinach/sundried tomatoe pies snd a magnificent hummingbird cake for dessert. Absolutely delicious! They make everything themselves with fresh ingredients and you can taste it. Don't miss a meal here.

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.

Dig the healthier and different options this place provides. I had the lentils and they were so…read moreflavorful, I'd definitely recommend them. The cornbread was alsoDifferent from the states but good different.

A great little cafe with an awesome menu, delicious coffee, friendly staff and a nice sunny little…read morecourtyard out the back! This is one little cafe you are certain to enjoy!

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).

I had the best fish sandwich i have ever enjoyed today. It was made either red snapper on a…read moredelicious bun. The truffle fries were incredible. Our waitress was darling and helped us find a great beach. Go to this restaurant!

5/5 get the mussels for sure. Pizza, steak and fries all looked really solid. Great service too…read more Would come back for sure!

I debated between 3 or 4 stars, but settled on 4 because their eggs Benedict was the best I've had…read morein NZ. Service was....ok...., but it's usually a little off-putting when I ask for sugar in my latte and they snap back at me to put it in myself. I get it, you DO have sugar on the tables, but it either gets trapped in the foam or completely sinks to the bottom. Meaning, I have a too-bitter latte up front and a way-too-sweet latte at the end. When a barista cares enough to mix everything in together, it really comes out to be the perfect latte. It also just takes 5 second for them to do. Why get pissy? Hopefully, eventually, I'll like my coffee without sugar. Until then, please help a sister out. Other than that, food was excellent. Perfect amount of hollandaise on benny; loved the fresh spinach and basil as well. Husband's French toast was also great. Their toast is a thick, flakey thing that is hard to describe and delicious to eat. Not like american toast. It has more of the consistency of fluffy cornbread with a smattering of herbs and seasonings, and really is divine. They open at 8, which is a little later than most cafes we've been to, but worth it for a delicious and hearty breakfast/brunch.