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

When you travel north along the main highway out of Otaki, at the next town this cafe (a converted…read morechapel) on the left will be one of the first you see. It has a big red sign. You can turn in and park off-road, there's plenty of room. If anyone has access or mobility issues, you can drop them at the short path up to the font door. The signs are very welcoming. Inside, you know you're in a church - the rimu timber-work is marvellous. You will find a cornucopia of crafts for sale, with a cafe at the rear. The interior is homely and so is the menu. Old fashioned "tucker" is on offer and it's good. We enjoyed the soup (Ham and Vegetable ... "just like your grandmother used to make"), with some made-to-order toasted and fresh sandwiches. There's lots of cakes and slices, just like Mum's kitchen too. It's very nice indeed. I wouldn't rave over the coffee, but it's okay. The service is good and the people here are lovely. I'd come again, no problems. Thank you.

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!

I had a cheese and bacon scone which was actually quite good! They are very friendly and…read moreaccommodating. It's a quint place that has seating outside, inside and upstairs. Nice place for coffee, tea and breakfast

Ordered a vanilla latte and a cappuccino - cost was $10 for two smalls. Girl behind counter was…read morenice. Coffee wasn't too acidic, which is always great! This was a nice stop on a long road trip.

This was the perfect place to stop for coffee on my drive through the Wairarapa countywide…read more Excellent service and delicious, organic espresso!

Great fit out in the old court house. Overlooking the rose gardens so beautiful inside and out…read more Interesting events held monthly including degustation menu with matching wines. Good coffee and food. Friendly staff.

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