What a great selection of delicious desserts from this little bakery on main street. They do a nice…read morejob of making whatever coffee you would like and there's lots of seats inside and out.

I discovered this little cafe by accident, literally, while I was at the medical centre opposite…read more It's a 'walkin' cafe, but there are a couple of spaces to sit inside and a few seats on the footpath outside. There's Havana coffee, a good selection of freshly baked artisan breads and a mouthwatering display of sweet treats in the cabinets. I am working my way through my favourites - cannoli and coffee caramel eclair are already ticked off the list. The strawberry tart is awaiting my next visit!

Delicious baked goods, excellent coffee, nice staff. Great stop if you're heading through on…read moreHighway 2 towards Wellington. We tried the caramel cake - not too sweet and very moist crumb with a not too sweet cream cheese (?) and caramel icing, served with whipped cream. Good value for $6.50 NZD, coffee and cappuccino were solid. Lots of delicious offerings in the case and a few savory options as well like lasagna, blue cheese and bacon croissants. The place is full of locals meeting up for coffee and sweets. Good vibe, good wifi (you have to ask for the code) only downfall is that the bathrooms are in the back and you have to go outside to get to them. If we were ever in the area we would definitely return.

I love this cafe! I ordered an iced americano to enjoy while reading the paper on their patio. I…read morewas given a free refill of ice halfway through and it was an unexpected surprise! The service was top notch, if not a little overbearing. As I was relaxing and slowly sipping my drink, I was asked repeatedly if I was doing alright and if my drink was okay. It wasn't a crowded day so I wasn't overstaying my welcome. However, it's been one of the best cafes I've been to in New Zealand. I didn't order anything to eat, but they have a substantial menu.

Hawthorne Coffee turned out to be an okay place to get coffee. For me, the flavors of my cup didn't…read morecome through as I expected. I ordered a long black hoping to taste the flavor notes written on their bag, but what I tasted instead was a lot of nothing. To be clear, I bought their Kenyan single origin beans that I've yet to try and I'm hoping for a better experience brewing the coffee myself. I went ahead and bought the bag because I saw a long line behind me and my past experience with any single origin coffee beans have been good. I was a bit disappointed not to see any "roasted on" date, which is usually an indicator by the roaster of their craftsmanship. Great roasters often add a "roasted on" date to let coffee aficionados know the freshness of the beans. Older coffee beans lose their flavors and anything older than 1-2 months are normally considered undesirable. Furthermore, I was surprised that the person who checked me out for the single origin beans had no idea what they were. I had to point out "Single Origin" on their menu for them to realize I was referring to their specialty coffee beans. They do have a cute menu and a small seating area inside. They roast their beans onsite and I watched the roaster work behind a glass window while I was there. Overall, I wasn't too impressed by their coffee, but it's possible I ordered the wrong drink.

Changed operations since I last been.... Only coffees soo a…read morebit disappointed. Luckily they roast coffee only so have some good recommendations for food and sit down areas.. you can still order coffees and have plenty of space.

A great place to stop for lunch or a drink. Picnic tables outside and a "lavy" when you need it…read more Make sure you order a churro. This is their specialty.

Nice looking cafe on main Road. Good outdoor seating in the sun and nice welcoming fire inside…read more Good range of counter food and large menu also. Good sized coffee but at $15 for 2 coffees and a muffin I thought it was a little expensive for small town - city prices! Would come back.

Great little spot to stop on a drive from Wellington to Taupo. I just got a classic beef burger…read more(comes with grilled onions, tomato, lettuce, and gerkins), a side of fries, and juice. It looked very popular with the locals and the food came out pretty quickly so you can be in and out if needing to get back on the road.

Good coffee, lots of gluten free options, big sausage and bacon portions. Perfect for me.read more

Strong commitment to 6am-8pm! We've found a lot changes to hours during fall but they didn't. We…read moreappreciated the vegan burger (falafel and tahini, pomegranate and salad tasted great), curly fries, and veggie burger! Recommend a pass on the spring roll.

Great lunch stop This is a great place to stop for lunch…read more The display cabinets are full of delicious looking treats and there is also a very reasonably priced menu. We had the bacon and egg pie and the bacon and mushroom quiche - they were both very good.

Food unexpectedly good. Hamburger looks fabulous. Pastries looked yummy and their coffee is worth…read morethe drive.

It was on the spur of the moment, that we popped into the delightful looking flower shop / coffee…read morebar. There was a wonderful aroma of fresh flowers intermingling with fresh coffee. It was a shame that we only had time for a quick look around, and a wonderful coffee. This is a place we would come back again when next in the area, the staff and very friendly and helpful. Beware we spotted a couple of yummy looking treats too.