Reviews Papillon Cafe

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Patrick Tong
+4
Staff very helpful and efficient. Maybe because of this Covid19, wish they have more choices in the kitchen. Wild variety in the cabinet.
18 days ago
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Yvonne
+4
We went there today during our visit to butterfly creek, it was great, food was surprisingly good! Was busy but food still came out fast which was great.
Sep 01, 2019
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MamaBear
+4
We love butterfly creek/dinosaur kingdom so it's always nice to stop for a bite to eat & drinks, there's plenty of choice for seating both inside & out, overall clean, bit pricey but delicious food choices & coffee is ok :)
Jun 08, 2018
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Mojo Jade
+3.5
Ate here 3 times over 2 years. Pretty decent meal, competitive prices, large portions. Enjoy the big breakfast, coffee is so-so but its the only place in butterfly creek so no choice.
Aug 03, 2017
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Atara Jeannette Viniki
+5
Went here for my birthday lunch and ordered the minute steak open mila sandwich. Food was great. Portions were good for price. Would definitely recommend for lunch with friends. Price range is good. Also recommend the lamb peri peri wrap.
May 22, 2017
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T.B.F
+5
I came here for a baby shower which was set in a private room away from the cafe. It was great! Big space, private bar (not that we used it) but the food was so damn good. From cheese platters to sliders, pizzas and fruit platters. It was pretty damn good. Staff were lovely and really patient with the pregnant ladies requests. I would definitely recommend booking a function here.
May 15, 2017
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Bex
+3.5
Was impressed by the choice of food. Had a deli style feel to it.
I had the orange and poppy seed gluten free muffin. Yummy!
My friend had a spinach and feta thingy, shame it was over heated in the microwave. Can fully understand the use of paper plates as there were heaps of kids (as you would expect!) prices ok, not as bad as I thought for a tourist attraction.
Place was clean, staff efficient. The iced coffee could have been sweetened a little (or at least given a choice when ordered)Overall, good place to eat.
Mar 26, 2016
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Adzkporter
+4
The food was good, nicely prepared whether it was cabinet or freshly made. Coffee was also very good, the frappe was very unpleasant. The atmosphere was awesome, a lot children with their families so you can imagine the noise. All in all, was an awesome brunch. Will definitely visit again.
Jan 14, 2016
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Sumit
+5
I prefer to go there for the cafe. They have good place to sit inside and out as per your liking. It's more about the atmosphere of the place rather than the food.
Jan 01, 2016
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Georgia Vossen
+3.5
Good range of dishes, a menu and a lot of variety in the display cabinet, very pricey though. Good was fairly average, pretty greasy lasagna.
You receive your dish on a paper plate and get a metal knife and fork. I found I made a big hole in my plate from cutting and I most likely consumed that bit of the plate. Maybe they could think about giving a ceramic plate, or if they get broken as they would get a lot of kids, maybe just a plastic plate? Lots of seating, would imagine it gets very popular, good enough cafe for a little tourist attraction.
Dec 10, 2015
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Emily
+4
Came here for my daughters birthday and the food was OK but the service was amazing. We had an elderly gentleman serve us at the counter and he was so friendly and chipper. Food came very quickly and the server advised that the nacho plate was hot and that the kids meals were warm to the touch but hot inside. Food wad over priced but that's top be expected at a place like this.
Nov 16, 2015
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Js Kitchen
+4
This cafe has a great cabinet range . But we ordered off the menu of course . Both our meals were great.
Ribs and hot cakes . Was so full after .
Oct 11, 2015
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Maria Foy
+5
I love this place. I have Coeliac Disease and a mild to serious sugar addiction and the lovely folks here usually have several gluten free options available. My personal favourite is the caramel slice and the lemon slice. My kids are huge fans of the cupcakes as there are usually butterflies on top or dinosaurs. I ordered the wedges once and was not disappointed. Sometimes I dream about just going to the cafe and not to the rest of Butterfly Creek hahaha

The staff are always lovely, even though they are around us mums and kids 24/7. Mad respect!
Jul 28, 2015
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Vitale Eti
+3.5
BC is a magnet for parents and their children and rightly so. There are so many activities and attractions there. Being a newly termed "DINKY", I went with my brother in law instead, for a cold drink and to share some tasty wedges w. sour cream and bacon. This is my fave meal from BC. It hit the spot and it was was also nice and quiet in the cafe area. There seemed to be some sort of team meeting taking place and being late arvo, things there seemed to be winding down. We like going over to BC in the late arvo's because it's always quieter.

Always nice and clean there and the coffee's good too.
Jun 11, 2015
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Riiah
+4.5
Wonderful atmosphere, excellent service and great steak meals. I would definately go back and I highly recommend this place. Good place to take the family for a day out!
Mar 20, 2015
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Tarina
+4
Been a few times & it's really hit and miss. I had the soup of the day once which was below average and tasted like can soup. My partner ordered eggs bene today and it was really good. I had a lamb pie with kumara mash from the cabinet which was okay. The food looks like it has been sitting there for a while tho. Ifthat fails it makes for a great place for a ice cream and drink while the kids play nearby in the park which is easily visible from all the seating.
Jun 12, 2012
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Nicola Jane
+4
Lovely place to go wondering. Butterfly enclosure, all kinds of animal to see. The dinosaur area is one of the best I have seen. Farm area where you can get up close and feed the animals. Very nice food at the lovely Cafe. Fantastic day out.
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Sarah Pullman
+4
We arrived just in time for our train trip, went around twice. And then managed to catch the croc feeding which was cool to watch. Butterfly house was filled with butterflies, which kept landing on my daughter and husband, saw an alligator as well. Petting farm was cool with a friendly Goat and lamb, and huge bunnies.
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D&C Lambert
+5
Been coming to Butterfly Creek for years and I was impressed on our last visit with how much it has developed and provided even more things to see. There are more animals and the kids loved the tractors, the dinosaurs are in a fabulous jungle setting and the inside area with the giant toadstool was a hit.
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Kay Liew
+5
Located right beside the airport, is a lovely affordable attraction! They have a butterfly house, various reptiles, gators/crocs, a kiwi!, lots of animatronic dinosaurs, and a little petting zoo, and much more! There's also a train that runs through the area, as well as a sizeable cafe with both indoor and outdoor seating. There's a well stocked gift shop as well! Was a great place to spend some extra time!
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Haley
+4
A truly great way to waste a few hours when you’re stuck at the Auckland airport. We spent 4 hours there, which was probably about an hour too long. But they have a free shuttle from the airport, ample opportunities for fun photos and caring staff. It’s a bit expensive for how small it is, but if the funds go toward the animals, that’s fine with me. Definitely geared towards kids but it was still fun for two adults.
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Samoan Grappler
+4
Easy to navigate around. Highlight: The Butterfly 🦋 house was awesome. Enjoyed feeding the animals at the buttermilk farm special mention: the kiwi house and the equirium. Overall worth the price for a few hours with the grandson. The Cafe has great ☕️ too.
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Kim Cuttriss
+5
Went to the otter experience, it was sooo good. Lovely guide and up close and personal with the otter family. Got to feed them behind the scenes. Amazing experience.
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KiwiTea
+5
Great wee train ride, and animatronics. Butterfly house was very hot, so if you're allergic to heat, be warned. Lovely butterflies though.
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Kon sole
+5
Great learning experience for kids and fun as well, workers were nice and well presented, first time with the kids and they loved it.
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Ryna Ali
+4
My daughter had her 6th birthday party in the Bud Room at Butterfly Creek. The whole event was well run and set up nicely. The kids and parents enjoyed themselves despite the rain on the day! Only issue was the food that was delivered was not what was ordered meaning kids who had dietary requirements didn't eat until much later (and some accidently ate chicken when they were vegetarian!). The park on its own is very cute for little kids to enjoy. Lots to do and see and the kids love being able to touch the bunnies and the train ride! Great to see the addition of new animals like the porcupine and meerkats!
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Letha Rangard
+5
A fun day out for families and people interested in wildlife. It has a really cool dinosaur and mythological creatures section. The train that goes around the facility is ideal for kids.
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S W
+5
Butterfly Creek is an absolutely stunning and wonderful experience. The exquisite collection of butterflies is just amazing, and the way they flit about is so calming and peaceful. The park has a unique and interactive environment, which makes it perfect for both kids and adults. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable, and they always go above and beyond to make sure visitors are having an amazing time. Overall, Butterfly Creek is a top-notch destination for anyone looking for a fun and educational experience – highly recommended!
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michelle powley
+5
My first time visit..😁 .The butterflies were beautiful. It was so nice to be able to walk among them... 🦋, I must say I was impressed with their dinosaur park as well, And the animals we saw.. so well done... 👌 Food was also delicious! 💯%
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Dulani Rupasinghe
+4
Nice day out for the whole family. The butterfly enclosure was beautiful. Train ride was a added bonus.
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Avikil Nadan
+5
What an amazing adventure! We paid $55 for our family of 3 and had the best time of our lives. Nothing short of a Zoo trip. Beautiful butterflies, a solitary alligator, a bone crunching crocodile, the ever elusive Kiwi, lots of lizards and creepy crawlies and not to forget the Dragons and Dinosaur. It's a whole different world altogether. We were right on cue for the crocodile feeding which was the highlight of the day! Then there was that fantastic train ride. Lots to do for the whole family. We had also heard of it but having experienced it first hand was something else entirely. Highly recommended for a full family adventure. Facilities are nice and clean and the food was good for the price. Absolutely wonderful.
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Derik Riki Gifford
+5
Celebrating our 3 year old boys birthday here today, great experience for the little ones they loved it.☺️ Can't wait to go back & watch them feed Goldie or scar again! 🤍
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Mandy Talamaivao
+5
Went there today not bad at all, the butterflies floating about are so pretty..kids had fun, great for school holidays & tourists, visitors from afar..
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Luca van Gorkom
+5
Fantastic large zoo with a great range of animals. Obviously not on the same level as Auckland zoo, but great value for money. We saw the giant crocodiles being fed and lots of other interesting things. Staff were all very friendly.
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