This is a must. We were here as it opened. Within minutes it was crowded…read more Staff were friendly. You order at the counter then sit. Breakfast was very good. An interesting range of dishes. I'm sure everyone could find something, as we did.

Hard to find!! Eight in the corner but the signage is frosted in the windows so hard to see. Sign…read morein front was changed to a smaller round one so we had to really hint for it! Food was excellent!

We just had coffees here so can't comment too much on the food but the setting is lovely…read more We sat outside in the courtyard in a shaded spot and it was a truly lovely spot to sit for an hour. Must admit the baking looked really good and I am pretty sure we will be making a return trip prior to leaving NZ.

Prawn cakes good, but would have liked more greens with it. I left hungry, and expected more since…read morethe prices were on the high end. Some whole grain bread, which I love, but a lot of plain white bread too. Quite crowded inside, and not too warm. Would be better to go on a nice day when you can sit outside.

We walked here from our hotel on a beautiful sunny morning. Lots of pups enjoying coffee with their…read moreowners. We went with the cinnamon rolls, warmed up and served with butter. I had another amazing latte. Service was great. Loved the views from our table. Great place for breakfast.

Amazing spot! Perched above the water with a great view of the surfers. Food was divine. And…read moreservice super friendly. Hope to go back!

Coolest roadside attraction I've ever experienced. High praise to the guy who manifested all of…read morethese creative projects. We stopped here to take a quick restroom break on our way to the waterfall track and recalled a local who had recommended visiting this place. She couldn't remember the name but the way she described it made it obvious to us when we saw it along the roadside. I'm so glad we stopped by. It was a nice break from the endless rolling hill farmland drive. We were here on the weekend and it was busy but didn't feel overcrowded. It's probably packed in the summer but if you can stop by here it is definitely worthwhile!

I've never had a date scone before, and this was recommended to me by our server. She said, "It's…read moreto die for!" I agree. Nice portion size, not dry at all, and the dates add just the right amount of sweetness. Super delish! I also had a flat white, and it was delicious as well. The perfect brekkie!

As far as small town coffee stops go, this place could rival that of some large cities. Their…read moreBarista skills are spot on, coffee fresh, make quickly and great service. On the food side of things is also consistent, cakes / muffins are baked onsite and very tasty. I recommend the pancakes myself, but there doesn't see to be much wrong anywhere. If you're suck in this town looking for a decent flat white, this is the place for you.

We stopped here for dinner as we were staying in the accommodations next door. What a lovely…read moredinner on a cold night! The mulled wine and sticky toffee pudding were a real treat! The seafood was fresh and delicious. They had nice kids menu and coloring page as well. We were all quite happy with our food and friendly service!

Great cafe in middle of nowhere ! Friendly & quick service and much better food than you would…read moreexpect in the location. Nice artsy atmosphere inside. Coffee was decent as well although a bit on the weak side. But hey - be grateful - can't have it all out here. EDIT: they even gave us some free take-away of their nice tomato-sauce/relish at the end as we're staying at a cottage without condiments. Service above & beyond call of duty ! Kudos !

Horrible rude service...would not return. Was actually surprised at the rudeness. Not sure if she…read morewas having a bad day or not... but shouldn't be our problem as friendly paying customers.

They don't take reservations, but we only had to wait for a few minutes for a table on a busy…read moreSunday for lunch. After ordering, it took over 30 minutes for our food to be delivered. But it was worth the wait! I had a chicken breast with a white wine/carmelized onion sauce. Yum! It came with potato wedges and kumara salad with cashews, bacon, slaw, sweet potatoes and dressing. One of the best meals I've had in New Zealand.

A nice find on a quiet Tuesday night in Gore. We were passing through town and were pleased to find…read morethis fun and busy dinner spot. We had the pork fillet, chicken schnitzel, and salmon, all of which were huge portions and delicious. We sat on the bar side because the dining room was already full. Prices felt a bit steep for sitting in a bar, but the taste and portions did not disappoint.

Had the chicken hamburger and fries! The other three members of the party had breakfast with it…read morewith eggs and bacon. The hashbrowns were the largest I've ever seen. All the food was good and the service was great.

A gem in the countryside! Eggs Benedict were fantastic. The cook knows what they are doing. Seems…read morelike the locals appreciate it as well.

I had the most delicious food here at Lumberjack during my two weeks roadtrips! Definitely above…read moreour expectations. We ordered the Duck Roll and Beef. They all are really tasty with fresh ingredients. The service is good with very friendly owners and welcoming atmosphere. The ambiance is relaxed with good music playing. I definitely recommend for a visit here!

This was the best dining experience I had during my 3-week trip of Aotearoa New Zealand…read more I ordered the grilled orange roughy that came with puréed kumara, roasted veggies, and bacon butter. It was beautiful as it was delicious! All the flavors and textures were harmonious. The fish was light and flaky, the puréed kumara was silky smooth, and the veggies and bacon provided the crunch. Top it all with lemon and the acidity balanced the fattiness of the bacon butter. Also, you can't go wrong with any dish that comes with bacon! As far as service, infinity stars! First of all, the ambience is so inviting. It was cold and rainy that day. The restaurant is essentially like a cabin, fireplace and all. And the woman who greeted us did so warmly. She has this positive vibe and you can't help but feel welcomed. She's also very efficient! She took our names when we placed our orders since she knew we were going to be paying separately. But her memory is so good that she knew our names when we were at the counter. I highly recommend this place and I would love to come back in the future.