I must be from another planet. Alipate. Went out for days outing as a visitor/traveller with my wife. Been all around the world but as an Expat and having read the reviews, you get what you paid for and from the Mussel menu to the Burgers and Chips out of 5, I rate it 5. OMG, what negativity we Kiwis and others expect. The scenery was worth the 5 alone and well worth the lovely drive out. Staffing, well after I had a friendly chat with Mr George the owner, I could appreciate the young staff, for God sake give it time? Never judge a book by its cover and the place needs work, but all in good time. For what it's worth, we loved it and thank all the staff especially the Chefs, keep up the GOOD work, well done, Cheers. If back in NZ again you're on top of my list and Kiwi/others, chillax OMG! :)
Exceptional breakfast. Very warm reception from new owner, staff and an open fire. Will definitely be back thank you and would certainly highly recommend to anyone. Not to mention the view!!
This was one of those times where all I wanted was a good long black and eggs bene (the craving was real) and boy did they deliver. Our table had 3 adults and also Mr 5 and Mr 1, not only were the staff lovely, they interacted with the kids and provided a high chair pronto. The coffee was spot on, so much so that I had two. The eggs bene with salmon was delicious, Mr 5's French toast (kids size) went down a treat, the big breakfast (those hash browns were addictive...stole one off the plate) and mushrooms (also addictive...had to try) on toast looked amazing! And to top it off, it was a beautiful day with a high tide. Thank you for the lovely experience.
Great food and service. Fun with family. Fish and chips is huge serving and burger presentation is good. Great size of rum and coke as well. Hoghly recommended
Went there for lunch, had the fish & chips which was delicious! To top it off it's an awesome location with an amazing view, will definitely be back :)
Decided to pop in while we were visiting the beach for a little bite. I ordered the corn fritters which were named an all time favorite. The flavors were soo good, I really enjoyed it, the only negative was that it was really wet in the centre, and just mushy so I kind of ate around it. All in all, still delicious though!
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With a midweek day off and beautiful winter sunshine, my son and I decided to head out to the beach for some fun and vitamin D. Many times in the weekend we've been past Bach'n and it has always been too full to try so I figured that midweek might give us a shot. We entered and selected a front table by the window. I didn't see any high chairs so I'm not sure if they're available but the tables are suitable for portable clip-on high chairs. Our waitress was very friendly and took our order promptly, including maintaining her service with a smile when I popped up to the counter to add a fluffy to the drinks order.
We ordered the potato skins to share and this turned out to be the perfect amount for a light meal. The cheese was delicious, but the ability to add a little more to taste would have been ideal. The hot beverages were where Bach'n fell down a little - the mocha had a ridiculous amount of froth whereas the fluffy had barely any, much to my son's disappointment. Still, these were minor bug bears in the grand scheme of things.
If you're looking to visit during the weekend or during summer I suggest you make a booking - the views just can't be beat. But it's also worth a visit on a stunning midwinter weekday; just avoid getting the fluffy.
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Friendly staff makes all the difference, great affordable lunch menu too. I booked outside weather permitting, 4 of us celebrating my birthday. Due to windy weather, they showed initiative and consideration by reserving us a table just inside the doors, with a view across the road to the beach. This suited my elderly mum well too. Service was prompt, food great, and staff went the extra mile to chat to us and particularly mum. Thanks - you made our day!
New Years Day drive from North Shore to the attractive Eastern Beaches. Chose to have lunch at this lovely beachfront cafe. Josh introduced himself with a firm handshake, and along with his fellow waitress provided friendly service on such a busy day. The owner operating the coffee machine was also rushed off her feet. The chef was able to keep up with orders. Although we had a wait, it suited the leisurely beach-side atmosphere we were looking for.
Husband had Mince on Toast, which was flavoursome and came with little hash-browns and perfectly fried eggs. A generous serving.
I had the Eggs Benedict which came with 2 perfect runny poached eggs, the spinach and Bearnaise sauce and my choice of the mushrooms. Other options are bacon or salmon.
Great lunch, good coffee, and lovely staff. a nice way to celebrate 2014.
We haven't been to Bach'n Cafe for ages as the service was so bad. A friend commented that it was under new management (no idea when they took over but this is something they should probably advertise!) so we thought we'd give it a shot. We had brunch and the food was fantastic and beautifully presented. The staff were all very friendly and the service was great. We're going back!!
I went with my daughter in law, her 12 week old baby and my mother for lunch today. What a lovely surprise to be greeted so warmly by the staff as we entered and the service for the rest of our stay did not change. We ordered the sweetcorn fritters followed by the homemade carrot cake and coffees'. The food as well as the coffee was excellent to say the least and you can be assured we will return as there are a lot more dishes I cant wait to try.
Thanks Bach'n for a wonderful dining experience.
What can I say...... Absolutely amazing experience.
My wife and I and couple of friends decided to go for breakie, and we all felt welcome and that the waitress was trying to do everything in her powers to make our experience one to remember. Our friends two little kids were treated so well by the staff, and the food was amazingly fresh and scrumptious.
We will definitely recommend this little cafe in paradise to all our friends, and also will make it our new favourite place to relax and enjoy weekend breakfasts.
4 adults and 2 kids went along this morning for an early weekend brunch. Arriving at 9am the cafe was still pretty quiet and we were happily greeted at the door.
The service throughout was helpful and friendly. A high chair was provided without any hassle and even paper/crayons and toys too.
The kids split the pancake stack and the adults enjoyed various items from the brunch menu. All the food was tasty and fresh. It came within a reasonable time frame.
We were very happy with our visit and found the food and service excellent. It's a lovely cafe on a gorgeous beach with a playground nearby - all the elements of a nice family outing.
The Bach was recommended to us by a shop in clevedon. we visited to book in the afternoon on 1st march. we were welcomed shown the menu and asked where we would like to sit. Five ladies returned at 7.30pm and were greeted. the view looking over to waiheke island spectacular. the waitress was friendly and very attentive and helpful. all our meals were great and the onion rings amazing. loved the almond beans too. meals generous size so much so that we couldn't order dessert. we intend going back on Sunday for the home made Bailey cheese cake and home made ice cream.
Popped in for a quiet Sunday lunch and coffee, we were not disappointed and had a great meal. Kids were full and we had generous portions on the lunch menu. Service was good even though the place was very busy. Weather was lousy but the full tide and sea pumping in made it a great day for us!
Went there for an evening meal on a cold Saturday night in May. High tide outside, and high expectations, as I class myself as a local.
We were not disappointed.
Warm welcome. Warm, attentive but not intrusive service, meals presented beautifully. Why travel to the City when you can come here. You may find higher prices, but not better food.
Enjoyed every delicious mouthful.
Only comment that I would make is that the menu is rather limited, otherwise just enjoy.
This place is a pearl right at the seashore! The ambiance is fantastic with direct view on the sea and Islands. The food and Coffee varieties are excellent at a reasonable price. The staff is is very friendly and forthcoming. My favourite place to be at the seaside. Cheers Manfred
We went here a few week ago and it was awesome. We go out for breaky every sunday morning and try to get somewhere new each time, but this one is top of our list so far and we will be going back. The best Eggs Benny I have had so far in NZ
Well brought the wife out for breakie and very nice .
Walked along the beach , and returned for Coffee and a piece of Ciste Milish . Very nice .
will be back again . Oh met the owner too .
Class act bickies with the coffee ect .
Well worth the trip to Maraetai .
Oh and my compliments to the chef .
The cafe has a beautiful location and lovely view. The location and arrangement of the cafe gives a wonderful feeling to seat in the cafe and enjoy the hot drinks and snacks. Cafe is famous so it is busy during weekends. Good place for groups and families. If weather is good then you can take away and seat next to the beach and enjoy the lovely view and eat.
one and only cafe that I loved, worked and where my coffee dream started. It is my another hometown. really miss my NZ mom and papa and families. I will definitely be back to see you once COVID 19 is finished! please stay safe. love you guys so much. drink passionately. stay caffeinated. ♡
Service is slow but my goodness is the wait worth it! Food is delicious and very generous with their portions! Hot chips are humungous and YUMMY. I had the fish burger which was seriously huge but somehow I managed to eat it all 😏 Coffee was lovely. I especially loved the blankets that we used to wrap around ourselves as the beach did make it a little cooler weather wise
Stopped in for a late lunch. Nice views. Great staff. Plenty of parking along the promenade, free. He had the Thai beef salad and gave it thumbs up, I had corn fritters and bacon just yum. Nice ambience. Nice place to stop in if you are out this way or taking the scenic road to somewhere.
Fish and chips were great! Iced coffee was perfect and the view was amazing. Despite a long drive, the view and food was worth it. I couldn't even finish my meal, the fish was filling enough.
Very affordable as well, especially for the location.
Love this place....staff is amazing...always so sweet and helpful.
Nestled in a lovely bayside village, the cafe is a beautiful spot to enjoy the view and a coffee. Breakfast options quite pricey and limited - no lighter/cheaper options. Food nice. We discovered the kids menu too late - stuck to the side of the serviette holder. Seating inside and out
BEST mussels with thai coconut cream EVER! I wish I could fit more of it in my belly! Definitely a must have! This place made our day, friendly and clean. Nice little toilet with small towels instead of paper for drying hands: awesome!
Love this place... great food, friendly service. Best first thing on a Saturday morning before the crowds arrive
Not sure what others were complaining about. Food was delicious!
Great breakfasts, good coffee, great views across the harbour to Waiheke
My favourite breakfast place in the area. Bach'n Bene with salmon and their famous hand-crafted hashbrowns. It's very busy at times, be patient. Especially if you're seated outside, make sure the staff is aware you're a person and not part of the furniture
love it! great service, especially with the kind and approachable staff members giving me a friendly service even if i just asked for some hot water. love the idea of Bach'n Cafe using utensils made out of wood as wood is eco friendly unlike plastics - cup noodle guy <3
Amazing place! Friendly staff! Delicious food!.....reasonable prices...sometimes you have to wait a little bit long...(so popular!!)..but hey...it's worth the wait! Great views from any angle - will go there again!!
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