I had the best fish sandwich i have ever enjoyed today. It was made either red snapper on a…read moredelicious bun. The truffle fries were incredible. Our waitress was darling and helped us find a great beach. Go to this restaurant!

5/5 get the mussels for sure. Pizza, steak and fries all looked really solid. Great service too…read more Would come back for sure!

Pauanui is not the most lively place in the world, it's a sleepy holiday town and the chocolate…read morepretzel is open on a Sunday .. This, in itself, recommends it to half-brained vacationers like us .. Staff were laid back kiwis, this is not somewhere to expect deference, it's more of a 'sounds good mate' service, which I enjoy .. The place is cute and little, the tables are inside and outside, with sun umbrellas already up and inviting. The food came out, and there was a LOT, way too much for us to eat and it was delicious, the wedges were crispy and the beef burger with bacon was amazing, it was practically a skyscraper burger with all the fillings. One problem was that I actually ordered a steak burger. But Meh .. I enjoyed the beef anyway.

I am stunned that no one has reviewed this place yet. Then again, everyone has probably heard about…read morehow horrific The Chocolate Pretzel is by now. I have just experienced the most aggressive and insulting customer service from the owner/manager. Our meals were anything but - with small portions and everything tasting like mild play dough - not even the salty kind you eat as a kid. Coffee was a complete joke, don't waste your time and money. You'd be better off re-using your coffee grounds from yesterday at home. Don't lose your hope for humanity - AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!

I came there by chance for a drink. We liked it so much that we came back the day afterwards and…read morethe third day as well. Why? Amazing view, nice furniture, cool atmosphere, great team, healthy food, and great music. What else could we ask for more?

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 cafe is all part of the blueberry orchard which is the main reason why people come here.I give…read moreit top marks as is a great way to get out of the city, get some fresh air , form of exercise though light and get blueberries for a real cheap price compared to in the shops. Only $10 per kg, and is only a short drive from Auckland on the road to Thames. And of course there is the café where you can sample a selection of blueberry delights and just relax after picking. You can pick for as long as you want, eat them while you are doing so and their hours are quite long during the season. in the café there is a good selection of blueberry delights including cakes, smoothies, ice cream and you can buy more blueberries as well as those you picked. They do also have available sandwiches and paninis. We sampled the blueberry and white chocolate cheesecake......delicious ...and a blueberry smoothie. Nice!!! Can highly recommend to anyone who likes the blueberries, wants some nice relaxing activity and to get out in the sun for a while and eat as much as they want while doing so.