I don't think this place is meant to be somewhere you eat a full meal, but we ended up stuck in…read morethis area so we ate here. We got a few of the items from the counter and I'd say it was okay in terms of quality, but service was fairly disinterested. Good views and definitely good in a pinch, but if you're only in NZ for a vacation, I'd try to plan better to get food from somewhere else.

Nice lunch and takeway including hot pies, daily soup, torts, sandwiches, and cookies/cakes…read more We stopped by to get lunch, which we enjoyed on their side porch seating area. My veggie and Camembert toasty was very slim on fillings, especially for $9.50, but quite tasty nonetheless. the spinach and ricotta tort ($6.50/slice) was very tasty though, and we got apples and kombucha to round out the meal. The house made Afghan cookies have a rich, cocoa flavor and make for a great sweet treat before hitting the beach

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..

Great place to have a Flat White or a Chai Latte, nice little Café at Piha. Very friendly staff,…read morethe filled also our take away cups. Their cakes also look delicious.

We absolutely loved our visit here. I mean you're on Piha Beach, isn't EVERYTHING wonderful?…read more After making the drive to the beach from Auckland, we were starving. There aren't a lot of choices in the area, but you luckily don't need many thanks to The Piha Cafe. What's better than a healthy lunch outside in the ocean air? We went during the week which I'm sure helped with crowd control, and were able to get quite a scenic spot outside on the patio. The staff was so friendly and talked us through a few menu items, and we were so happy with what we ordered. I had a vegan burger on a very non-vegan bun, with a side of tomato orzo salad. The desserts all looked great as well, and we settled on a slice of vanilla cake with cherries. They have wifi here which can be very helpful. The highlight of our visit was watching a bird steal the crust of some pizza a local diner was enjoying. Whether you need to caffeinate or fill up on some lunch, this is a great stop!

Great affordable place. Friendly staff. Bring your dogs,…read moredirectly opposite to Piha main beach. Caters for coffee / tea drinkers, snacks, takeaways. Order at the connex made into the shop and pick up food inside at the caravan. Great selection of music played throughout to set the vibe.

The food and drink an atmosphere are incredible! I had the mocha and the Mad Dog. Go try it!read more

This is one of those coffee shops that you wished you lived close by to. Trust me I know, because I…read morelive within walking distance of at least 5 (maybe more.) Their attention to detail and care was bar none. Toys and dishes not only catered to littles, but also served with kindness and delight. Their food was also delicious (sandwiches, pancakes, donuts, and muesli, oh my!) and especially loved the iced maple latte. We will be back and soon!

Super delicious. They have fluffies for kids which are just warm milk with cocoa sprinkled on top…read moreand a marshmallow. I had the spicy labneh with two poached eggs. It comes with spicy bell peppers on delicious toast. Super good! Service is great and quick. They have free WiFi. Also the almond croissant is the best. The best Jerry! Oh and it also has a great kids playground right next door that the kids can play at while you eat! It's not completely closed off so small kids would need supervising. My kids (6 and 4) didn't need supervising. Plus a changing table in the bathroom.

Good food.But service can do better. Very slow. They pick on who to serve. Servers no energy at all…read moretaking orders. Took us 30mins waiting for someone, until we got up and just walked out. Hopefully this will change.

Super cute cafe with traditional kiwi breakie. You order at the counter and staff brings the food…read moreto you. The food is fresh and delicious, staff are kind. Loved the designs on top of the coffee. You can eat inside or out, and when you're outside it's next to a playground for children to enjoy, while parents can relax at the cafe and enjoy too. Loved seeing all the well-behaved dogs sitting outside with their owners too. Only thing I thought that was odd, as an American, is the staff picks up your dirty dishes. We were dining with Kiwis who told us to leave the dirty dishes. In America, if we order at the counter we are expected to return our dirty dishes ourselves, similar to Hahei Beach Cafe offering the drinking water bar for patrons to fill up glasses of water or pitchers of water. Loved this place and will be returning!

Liked this place so much we had breakfast two days in a row…read more There was a lot of seating available, with nice open air tables, perfect for a sunny morning. I had the Smashed Avo both days. It is delicious! Light, refreshing, piled with plenty of avocado! I also enjoyed the iced mocha. There is a lunch menu that also sounds great, but we never made it back to try lunch. If you're staying in Hahei or just passing through, don't hesitate to stop at this cafe!

A throughly bad experience, the cleanliness of this cafe is horrendous, windows, filthy, dust and…read moregrime visible on walls and ceiling. My coffee wasn't great either, burnt I will not be returning, absolutely terrible.

This place is a complete GEM in a bit of a food desert. It happens to be located right by my…read moreoffice, and is worth forgetting my lunch for the chance to see what's on offer and bask in the loveliness of the place. It is like having lunch at your cool aunt's place. Homestyle fabulous! Compared to the other options nearby, this sunny little glass front cafe is a little piece of heaven. The ladies who own it are super friendly, and say hello by name whenever I stop by. They do fabulous catering, and their morning tea is to die for (warm just baked cheese scones.... savory tarts with cumin and kumera... excuse me, I'm drooling...) At lunch time they always have an assortment of interesting and healthy salads -- tons of vegetarian options, and you can mix and match as many as you want in a container. One of my favorite options of late is the spicy eggplant. It's half an eggplant that's been roasted, scooped out, mixed up with spices and whatnot, and put back in the skin. I LOVE eggplant, and this is as good as it gets!!! I always find it hard to resist their beautiful cakes. I tend to buy a slice with the idea of bringing it home to share with my husband for dinner, but sometime around my afternoon tea I end up starting to sample it. I've had the carrot cake, which was delicious, and another lemon cake thingy which was also to die for. Check out their Facebook page where they advertise their salads and other goodies for the day! Worth a trip out if you're trekking around Mangere domain, or on your way back from an airport pickup!

Fantastic place, went here several times for morning coffees and a breakfast. Great vibe and great…read morecoffee with great staff. There are inside and outside seating a with great menu with varies coffee and baked good plus breakfast. Love my avocado bread and of course cappuccino. Just perfect for the morning. Staff are friendly and nice. The place is not that big but well layout with plenty of seating in different style from bar seating to couch setting, to table to window seating and outside. The decor is mixed of everything you can imagine a with plans which work well. Love it.

Busy busy shop early in the morning. Remedy is retro vibes all over and great brekkie vibe. They…read morehave a decent menu with pastries and sandwiches on display for a quick grab. I ordered a sourdough toast, two fried eggs, and smoked salmon on the side. The eggs were high quality with a rich yolk. The toast was lightly crunchy on the crust and fluffy in the middle. The savory salmon made the eggs even much more enjoyable paired nicely with a flat white. Despite the busyness, all the staff worked efficiently serving all the customers in a timely manner. I enjoyed my quick fuel stop after the gym and will be back again.

My new favourite local eatery…read more Oozing with charm and tranquility, St Margaret's Cafe is a perfect way to unwind with a stunning garden outlook (I imagine especially so in Spring), warm and inviting service and the food..., the food was just amazing! So good in fact, that I had to have dessert with my breakfast (and I would totally recommend the season fruits with mango sorbet and nut brittle to all).

A friend of mine recommended this place, and since I was on holiday, a drive out to the Karaka…read morecountryside sounded like a nice lunch excursion. And WOW! Am I glad I made the effort! This place is seriously one of Auckland's hidden gems. The name "Country Cafe" does it no favours. We turned up on a stunning spring Friday, and discovered the most gorgeous country garden setting, complete with lake - St Margarets is apparently such a popular wedding venue during the summer months that Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays are mostly fully booked. I can see why. Entranced by the scenery, we sat down & got just as engrossed in the menu! A delicious selection of salads & more substantial main dishes made it really difficult to choose. We opted for the Chargrilled Smoked Chicken & Candied Walnut Salad with potato & bacon & dressed with maple aioli, as well as the Oriental Sticky Slow-Cooked Pork Belly Sandwich with salad & spiced pineapple chutney. I learnt a while ago never to go past pork belly on a menu, and I haven't been disappointed yet. Both meals were stunning - visually gorgeous & utterly delicious. Well worth the drive, and with such picturesque surroundings to walk off your meal, you can bet I'll be making the drive again.