While staying 3 days in Mangonui, from the US, we met up with some Kiwi cousins that I've never…read morebeen introduced to the 29 years of my life. It was after the first time trying this restaurant in the morning that it quickly became a ritual. The food is great, freshly made, good service and a view to fit anyone's morning of the bay.

Absolutely amazing. Stunning view. I give this 5 stars in respect to Northland cafes and…read morerestaurants. If you are driving up north you should stop here for sure. Coffee is EXCELLENT. I am particularly fussy about my coffee and this rivals some of the best I've tried across the globe; London,nyc,USA and Europe. Has the French toast "Frenchie" and my husband had some sort of breakfast with beans. We ended up getting another flat white takeaway as it was that good. They have gluten free options. Cake, etc, pies, hot dogs... A wide selection but all done very well. Highly recommend.

Some of the best coffee in town served by some of the best friendliest people ever in a tiny…read moreunassuming lot that you could be forgiven for driving straight past. You'll always find plenty of locals lounging outside in good weather at the makeshift tables or stopping by on the run for their morning cup of joe. Chat with the super friendly long-term resident expat Brits who run this joint. They can also give you great tips whether you are here on holiday or have moved permanently. They drive their coffee mobile right up to the shack and serve a wide range of hot drinks. Check out their amazing baking. Their gluten-free cookies are to die for (often lemon or lime flavoured). They also have a small range of vegan products available most days and I'm keen to try their pies sometime soon. They are open early morning to around 3ish next to the Caltex service station.

Greens Thai: Inedible, precooked, tough, overcooked,…read moreunpleasant muck. Ordered four dishes and all were terrible. Well overpriced for substandard food. You should be ashamed. Went into the bin. Lucky we have a bag of popcorn as it will seem like a delight after this rubbish.

My family and I had a number of Indian dishes that were delicious! Butter Chicken. Chicken Tiki…read moreMasala. Samosas. Garlic Naan. All fabulous!

The atmosphere and the view are absolutely delicious! The fish burger was fantastic! There's a lot…read moreof pizza options but after seeing two, I would suggest something else, but I am 100% American so perhaps a pizza snob.

Had the roasted veggie bowl and a veggie pizza. Both were fresh and amazing! One of the best meals…read morewe've had to date in New Zealand. Service was friendly and attentive and prices were very reasonable. Great atmosphere and located right across from an amazing sandy beach. Parking easy. Would definitely go out of our way to eat here again. Highly recommend.

The service was fast and friendly. The food was very hot for takeaway. I ordered one dish mild but…read moreit was spicy. Lots of food for the price. Would order again but be careful of the spice. Great place.

The manager at this resident, when asked to make a dish specific to our liking, his arrogance stood…read morein the way of making it right. Since he said he knew better, he'd prefer we not return again. Which is fine since we wouldn't. He was rude, callous, and unexpectedly defensive. We're not sure what happened here, but he lacked compassion and an ability to accept feedback. Be warned among the many fine reviews. Notice those other reviews are old.

I had a fantastic breakfast this morning…read more The food was hot and tasty. The corn cakes were delicious, accented with a warm capsicum relish, wilted spinach and a perfectly poached egg. The dinning room was light and airy, the morning sun was able to flood the back of the cafe. The staff were friendly and quick. I won't hesitate to come back!

Great spot in the centre of town. Large open cafe, with chill vibe, sofa seating for coffees and…read moretable seating overlooking the city at the back. Overall a nice modern kiwi look. Food selection was perfect, with plenty of sandwiches, panini's, breakfast bagels, quiches and the like, along with a nicely curated blackboard menu. We had the homemade pie, a beef and egg salad bun, along with a heated breakfast bagel. Only observation, the espresso was over-extracted a tad leaving it a little bitter and watery. But hey I am a coffee week in training, don't judge me haha Really nice spot and would definitely go back.

One of the hidden gems in Whangarei!! The food selection will entice you to come back for more…read more Staff are always polite and engaging which adds to the experience. Centred amongst beautiful flora and fauna, you can also enjoy the birdsong of both Tui and kereru (Pigeons) as well as the sweet scent of flowers. The food in presentation and taste will tickle the taste buds which, for me at least, will bring me back for more. Highly recommend.

A beautiful view, lush green gardens, tasty food and a lovely coffee. Quail cafe is a nice place…read morefor a catch up or a peaceful place to grab a drink.

Tiny Countdown in small-town Paihia, but will probably have what you need for your stay in the Bay…read moreof Islands.

This is the "little supermarket" in town. Perfect location on the Main Street, this branch was…read moreopened temporarily up when the bigger store shut for months. But this store has remained ever since where the fires ration used to be. They stock many staples and have good discounts. Meat discounts galore in the winter to keep a good turnover. They don't stick too many gluten free or specialty items. The best place for those is across and slightly down the road at the 4Square. If you want to do a full shop and buy large boxes of water for instance, head to the Countdown in Waitangi which is a 3 minute drive north. Great friendly staff :)

Excellent food but service very slow as it was really busy and there were only two people working…read morethe floor. Hats off to the wonderful Marion who did most of the heavy lifting and was uber-efficient at keeping things together all evening.

Food over priced,-food bland & mains extremely small. This restaurant is surrounded by sea so I had…read morefish ceviche - fish was watery, not enough lime, no coriander & it tasted like thawed frozen fish. Service was poor, dish came without cutlery we had to go ask for cutlery. Looks appealing as is right on the water but steer clear not worth the money

One of our favorite places in town for breakfast and lunch. Their chicken salad sandwich is…read morefantastic! We love the patio seating, and always seem to run into friends enjoying the fare as well. Gracious, helpful staff, and great coffee too. Highly recommend!

We were referred to this little gem by a local ... and everyone of our party of 9 loved it . The…read moreeggs Benedict was amazing . The coffee divine . The service was attentive to our special requests . We loved it !!!