I went to The Pepe on the 29th on December at approximately 11:30am. I came with a group of 8…read morefriends of mine for a pleasant breakfeast. We ordered coffee and a variate of their food items. We were told the wait time would be an hour, and although they let us know, it shouldn't be that busy since the cafe was not that packed. The coffee was good, one of the redeeming qualities of this restaurant. However, the service was quite mediocre. Our table had not been cleared and when one of my associates asked for the table to be cleared, we got a snarky reply . When they finally cleared the table they still left a few dishes. Also, the food was bought out over a 15 minute period which really was not pleasant watching my friends eat their food while I sat there hungry. When almost all hope was lost, one of the best eggs benes I had ever eaten was put in front of me. They have a large portion of food, especially of the salmon. The toast could have been a bit crispier but overall quite good. Definitely a bit of room for improvement but could be a Michelin star cafe if they take this review with a swift stride. Yours sincerely, Steel drillbit

The best meal we've had on the peninsula, and the most reasonably priced. Burgers, nachos, and the…read morefish of the day we're all outstanding! Kids menu looked good too- and there's a playground right next door so great if traveling with kids! Looks like they also do breakfast and lunch. There's more on the menu than what they post at the door.

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!

Nice little convenience store with your basics, meat pies, and pastries. Perfect for a quick pit…read morestop. Also has coffee and soft drinks.

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.

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 yet to find a good coffee between Tauranga and Auckland. It's a barren wasteland of…read moresuperettes and truck stops (don't even 'Copper Kettle' me). Today I decided to give Waihi township a quick look through. I have to admit - usually we're making this drive at unusual hours, and we're ready to go full throttle and crank some KFC by the time we hit Waihi. But not today! A) because it was 8:30am and B) because I was driving solo and thus not tormented by peer pressure and my innate weakness for chicken. There weren't many places open this early in the morning (on a public holiday, no less). But a few cars were parked outside an unassuming 'German Bakery' on the main drag. I pulled up, stepped past the quaint round tables with checkered cloth that huddled together outside trying not to fall prey to the torrential downpour. I entered the chain-drop curtain thing to find a tidy, warm and wonderfully aromatic bakery. A quick peek behind the counter revealed - tah dah! - an espresso machine. Golden. I ordered a double shot mocha with soy ($6.50 - they charge for soy), and sat down while the lovely German fellow (who had emerged from a back room somewhere at the 'clink' of the chains) prepared my caffeinated dream. While I waited, I read the brief info sheet that lay on every table - it detailed the process of preparing and baking sourdough, and the nutritional benefits of it versus other breads. Though I only wanted coffee, I was now convinced that I needed some sourdough in my life. There was a huge variety of freshly baked loaves, but I decided to be traditional and bought a classic white ($6). The coffee was lovely. Very much better than I usually get on this drive (although the sugar factor was probably at play in this one - will order a flat white next time to double check). I haven't eaten the sourdough yet - I'm saving it for dinner. But if you're heading through Waihi I'd definitely give the German Bakery a look through - it's a neat little find! P.S. My coffee came with a bite of something delicious. I could not begin to tell you what it was, but it appeared to contain nuts and fruits and was fresh from the oven.

Best coffee I have ever tasted and the sourdough breads best ever - so full of flavour and not full…read moreof air, will last for days in pantry, poppy cake lovely too.

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!

Outstanding coffee, hidden down the alleyway, behind the main stores. Island coffee is a mixture of…read moreGeneral Store and chill Coffee House. They had a number of unique coffee accoutrement. Very casual seating is arranged around the store, along with outdoor seating, providing intimate spaces to relax and enjoy the menu of basic espresso beverages.

Waiheke Island Coffee Roasting Company has been producing outstanding, exceptional, superb roasted…read morecoffee beans for quite some time now. It simply is the best and whenever I'm on the island I purchase some, no matter the price tag. Well things just got better because Island Coffee opened up a café in Ostend, behind Out There Surf & Skate and True Blue. My friend and I ordered flat whites here the Saturday we visited the markets. Died and gone to coffee heaven! Delicious! A tiny café but robust coffee and no shortage of customers lining up to order. There were a couple of tables in the café, some casual seating outside and plenty of atmosphere.

We were looking for a good Eggs Benedict in town and our Waterfront Apartments hotel owner…read morerecommended Espy. Indeed, they were excellent with a unique tomato relish that complemented the flavor profile nicely. Typically, any time a restaurant messes with the traditional Benedict recipe, it's for the worse. But this was a rare win in these rarefied waters. I also tried a chocolate cake that was a bit dry and not worth the calories. They made my dry cappuccino exactly as I asked though the espresso beans were a little more bitter than I typically care for. The juices came from a bottle but were OK. Overall, it was a good experience with a friendly staff, nice view of the ocean and fast service. Definitely worth a stop if you're a Benny fan.

A really good place for breakfast. They open very early relative to the other places in town. It's…read morea counter service so you need ti place your order before getting a table. The ocean view from the outdoor seatings is really good. I went with the salmon Benedict as usual. It was good the hollandaise sauce was heavy just to my liking. My wife went with a dish that had avocado, roasted tomato and I believe she substituted the bacon with creamy mushrooms and added poached eggs. Her order was tasty as well. Finally we had pancakes for desserts they were good as well. The WiFi is really slow and you get 50mb only, so if you are going just for the WiFi don't .