Pie and doria at Japanese themed Ruby Cafe . Typical "corner cafe" - welcoming, warm and…read morenourishing. Loved by locals. Pie is Japanese chicken curry, doria has chicken, mushrooms and bacon.

Best cafe I sampled in New Plymouth. Slightly out of the main shopping area but worth the visit…read more Awesome counter of delicious fresh salads, sandwiches, fritters, pies and so much more on a great menu. Huge emphasis on fresh ingredients. Clearly lots of people agree because the place was packed and buzzing. Quirky atmosphere and decor, including the staff uniforms. And to top it off, great coffee

Best breakfast I've had in a loooong time…read more The decor is your American 50's fare, the service was "old fashioned" too, they were super friendly and really accommodating despite the packed house. The cabinet food had me salivating and I can tel I'm in fur a good meal anytime I find myself tempted by the cabinet food. I was not disappointed. I ordered a big breakfast of which I could not fault. If there's one place you eat while you're in Taranaki make this the one. Get in early though because you're not the only one who knows about this little gem!

One of my followers convinced me to check The Birdie cafe to meet for coffee and I'm glad I did, I…read moreliked the atmosphere and it was easy to converse there. The service was good and we didn't have to wait too long. Coffee was good and we paid a good price. I will check out their famous salads next time and try one because they looked delicious.

I have been here twice, both times for coffee. Once in the late afternoon and just now, when I was…read moreone of the first customers right when they opened. The servers are polite & friendly and they certainly do a brisk business, though it should be noted that each visit was because no other coffee place was open. Returning to the coffee, since it is a coffee cafe I anticipated a full flavored, delicious brew. While it wasn't bad - meaning not burned, bitter or stale - it offered little in terms of good taste. Pretty much along the lines of what you would get at McDonald's.

Lunch catch ups combine pleasure and purpose. Love working from the local cafes, tasting their…read moremenus, drinking their coffee and observing people around. On the photos #cabinetfood from Chaos Cafe

The eggs Benedict is delicious the staff is so kind and on task it might take awhile for the food…read morebut it's worth the wait

Eggs Benedict with salmon at the Cafe Green Door , famous for its attentive approach to healthy…read morefood. There are options for any known diet or food restrictions.

Amazing place downtown. Delicious food. Very friendly and helpful staff. Felt very welcomed. Had…read morecomfortable seating inside and out. Gonna make this place a regular stop.

Brunch at The dept. - lamb burger in a charcoal bun with sweet potato chips. Parpadelle pasta with…read moreprawns in creamy sauce. It felt like sitting in a New York corner bar, watching the world rolled by, enjoying trendy food and good coffee. And all that with NZ warm and generous service.

Very cool spot right on the Tasman sea. Beautiful view. Great food enjoyed the fish and the…read moreseafood pasta dish. Wine may have been opened more than a day. The gentleman was not overly friendly. The place is unique. Still had Christmas decor up. Not sure if we will revisit again.

European tavern style food, super fresh and tasty fish and veges. This place has a cosy atmosphere…read moreand a great look to it. There are great views of the water and surrounding beach and often there is wildlife to look at through the windows we can listen to the sea and the sounds of the elements outside. Our eggs were poached perfectly!

A cute little cafe where I stopped for lunch during my visit to NP. Staff were very friendly and…read moreinjected a good vibe into the place. The decor is eclectic and upbeat, they've really done a good job of transforming what is a mildly unfortunate location (smack in the middle of a drab mall thing with not much by way of outlook except the parking lot) into a pleasant space for a bite. The vibe of this small cafe is cheerfully 'hippyish', with harmoniously mismatched odds and ends here and there, and the mirror on the far wall opens the space up a bit. Lots of delicious-looking cabinet food on offer, kind of an 'artisan' theme to the fare. I opted for my established favourite, eggs bene. It was simply but appealingly presented, and the flavours were all there, the eggs cooked perfectly, the hollandaise rich and creamy. I even dared to snap a photo of my meal, at the risk of immediately marking myself as a JAFA :D

We visited this place and it has a neat environment, lovely decor. The staff are nice and friendly…read more The prices are good, the food is interesting to see and delicious. The location is convenient and the seating is varied, providing window seats and also outdoor seats.