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The Sugar Bowl Cafe

88/100 (2864 ratings)

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"Unfortunately had run out of the zucchini rosti but were accomodating and let us have the cauliflower salad from the cabinet as a substitute- which..."

Kayley_speight

"Loved this cafe. The French toast was beautifully presented and tasted great. The toast was nice and fluffy and cooked to perfection. Would..."

Emma Judd

"Food and drinks were excellent, the staff were very accommodating for our large group. Great spot for..."

Paul D

"Went here for Sunday brekky. Lovely customer service with delish food. Ordered a mocha however it was a tad bit cold (I like my coffee extra hot), I..."

Anjani Nand

"This is my favourite cafe in Hamilton. It’s where my friends and I always go for brunch or lunch. I love the selection of the food they have. My go..."

Jessica Li

"This is obviously a very popular spot with locals - when we visited it was full and buzzing. Parking was easy though in the carpark at the side...."

Jess Hale

"Awesome atmosphere,friendly staff and the best Eggs Benedict ever! Highly recommended, this place is a gem, will go back again to try more off the..."

Tony Pickett

"The food is great and the coffee is perfect. Service is very good and fast even when they are busy. Will definitely come backThere’s decent..."

Victor Trisnadi

"Coffee was good, service was very good, but didn't really like the foods from cabinet. The meat was bland and could only taste the sweet chili sauce..."

Veronica Dharma

"Took a while to get served, but once we got served the service was amazing.The coffee came out first and it was very nice. But must admit the..."

Aimee Passau

"Went for a breakfast/brunch this morning and ordered the smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel, coffee, and a cinnamon cronut, all of which were..."

Emma Rozema

"amazing coffee, delicious food, vegetarian eggs benedict very good value for money. their baked goods are absolutely amazing. staff are very..."

Jasmine Muhlmann

"Place had a nice busy vibe, a nice atmosphere. Food was amazing, presentation top notch because I eat with my eyes. Staff cleared tables quickly. ..."

Sarey Sok

"Wow! The Sugar Bowl does awesome coffee and some seriously unique food! 10/10 for the Banoffee Pancakes!The cafe was buzzing and had a..."

Adami

"Have been here once or twice before and was very happy with the coffee and breakfast at that time, Today my partner and I stopped off for something..."

Morgan Harmony

"Amazing customer service. There were no tables to cater for our large whanau, staff were quick to make sure there were enough seats for us all. Food..."

Chrystal Wallace

"PerfectThe best breakfast ever, yummy and creative. Like the place and lovely staff. Strongly recommend to people who want to try something..."

Maddie

"If sugar bowl was closer to my house, I would be there every day!!! The food, the staff, the atmosphere, the set up, it's all great...."

N S

"The best eggs benny ive had in a very long time. Opt for vegetarian as you get more bang for your buck compared to the salmon one. Chicken fettucine-..."

Praneeta

"Came here with the partner today as it was my day off. I ordered the open steak sandwich dish and iced chocolate, he had pancakes with flat..."

Katherine Holder

"Nice little cafe tucked away in Maeroa. Had the eggs benedict with salmon - the salmon was well done and flavourful. Had a chai which was alright as..."

Binula

"Busy little cafe, wish I went for food as the food looked amazing! Just had sweets which were nice, really enjoyed the lemon cake! First time having..."

BinsBites

"Went for lunch. Great variety of food. Cabinet food looked impressive. I had the pulled pork burger on brioche with curly fries. Yummy well..."

Peter W

"Great cafe, love the menu so many well thought out ideas and always new fresh flavours! Staff are friendly and helpful and coffee is great! It's a..."

Trudy Williams

"Love this cafe. Good place to have breakfast. Wide variety of food on the menu and a bit of a twist from the usual breakfast selections. Coffee never..."

Liling Cheah

"Sugar Bowl is definately one of the best cafes in Hamilton, could not recommend it more. Such a welcoming and light atmosphere! Best coffee in..."

Maggie

"We always visit the Sugar Bowl when in Hamilton, its our favourite cafe as the food and coffee is awesome. The staff are super friendly and..."

Danielle Larsen

"I love sugar bowl, not only is the food delicious and fresh the customer service is outstanding! I meet there quite frequently for business meetings,..."

Linda

"A great local cafe that a work colleague and I frequent every Thursday. The food is scrumptious, the staff are friendly and service is excellent...."

Jeanette Kerr

"I believe this cafe deserves a much better rating than its current average! Hence why I'm giving it a five. But I believe a 4.5 would be better as..."

Jesse Cooper

"Good location and lots of free parking all around. Been here half a dozen of times now and I'm very happy with it. mouth watering food and great..."

Jamie

"Always impressed here. Friendly staff and good service. Can get quite busy and some things are quite pricey but the food and coffee is always top..."

Emma

"Went for Brunch on a Sunday morning. Quite busy but still good service and friendly staff. The food is good although not that much on the menu,..."

Philippa

"Great Service. Great Food. Good Coffee!Nice wee suburbia cafe hidden away in Forest Lake. Nice chilled out atmosphere with friendly staff..."

Aaron McFarlane

"This is the friendliest cafe in town. Stopped here for coffee and to grab a quick sandwich to take away. Cafe was doing a roaring trade after..."

Karen M

"good service and good parking the new asphalt looks a lot better, all round good..."

Adele Taylor

"First time at Sugar Bowl today for brunch. Located on reasonably quiet road with excellent parking right outside. Great selection on the menu and..."

Alaina

"Great little cafe, perfect coffee every time, yummy food, friendly staff, excellent cafe experience all..."

Becky

"Food and the coffee is always great and the atmosphere makes the Sugar Bowl an enjoyable place to sit and relax. No problems parking and the summer..."

Stacie Pearl

"Stopped in here for breakfast and had the creamy mushroom. Generous portions! Warm friendly staff and great atmosphere. Cafe manager was concerned..."

Debra Peng

"The best cafe and dining experience I have in my trip in New Zealand. Food is delicious and fulfilling and the service is pretty generous and..."

Rex Z

"Really good food here and quick service. I went twice in one week, once with a group of 15. We ordered ahead and they had everything ready when we..."

Chelsea C

"Loved this place, we haven't been here for a while but had brunch here the other day and it was delicious 😋 super impressed with the bubble and..."

victoria lahman

"A nice and cozy place to have a great breakfast 🍳! Everything is lovely and delicious 😋🤤! We tried the Sausage Roll, Sweet Muffin, and..."

Kreutz Diego

"I've only been to this place a couple of times but the coffee, food and atmosphere has been great in both instances. I can recommend the French..."

Kane Lynn

"Stopped in on a bust Sunday morning and the food and drinks came out super quick. Croffles with fried chicken are absolutely legit! ..."

Karen Steffek

"We did an unplanned brunch at Sugar Bow cafe today ringing to book a table for 15 with 30mins to spare. The staff were accomodating, helpful and..."

JP Te Puia

"Delicious brekky, potatoes, chorizo, egg, onions. Yum! Pretty solid meal to start the day. The coffee was great..."

brad stansell

"Nice spot for breakfast, table out in the sun, coffee was very nice. I ordered the big breakfast and it was actually big! a good serving of..."

Willy

"OMG! The best coffee I've ever had! Please do come and visit this treasure of a place for brunch or lunch! You won't regret..."

Marlene Hernandez

"Please bring back the chicken croffle on the menu. 😭That is my favorite dish to order. 🥹 Sometimes, I come here just for the chicken croffle..."

Jam M

"Fantastic - will absolutely be back!! It was very full when we arrived but we were lucky enough to find a table. Had the Baby Bap (not baby size..."

Michelle Dennison

"Come to Sugar Bowl fairly regularly, wonderful staff and very tasty menu with coffees! Gotta pick your timing cos parking can be taken up quick,..."

Ella Simmons

"Love loved it! Fabulous iced coffee, followed by an incredible lunch. First time dinning here, definately won't be the..."

kristin Williamson

"Their dishes not only tastes good but also rocking the displays. Clearly whoever made the food put their efforts and passion into it. The service was..."

Vien Cao

"I was impressed with the portion sizes and flavours in all the dishes we ordered. At first I was confused with the pickle but it was a pleasant..."

Angel

Grey Street Kitchen

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"Rating 4.0. Busy & buzzing for Sunday brunch time. Fairly relax & casual vibe. Interesting mix of fusion all day brunch menu. Really enjoyed my bread..."

Manz

"Fabulous nourish bowl and almond milk tumeric latte. Relaxed environment and amazing service. Definitely will be back! Thank you..."

Kim Rheese Collings

"Came here on a whim and I'm not sure why I never came here before? The place is super cute and stylish and their coffee is amazing. I had their..."

Yasmin Kharimi

"So hip and so much good vibes! Delicious food, standard brunch food with great store front and outdoor seating and good coffee! French toast was..."

Annie Tong

"One of the best cafe in Ham east~very popular during lunch hours~Their food is delicious and nicely presented and the barista is award winning..."

Vicky Chen

"Amazing delicious potatoes! I could eat these all day and I’m so happy I could enjoy these exactly the way I wanted them. I can’t wait to have..."

Hailz Stevens-Nordell

"Went to Grey St kitchen for lunch the food was great and service was terrific. I had a breakfadt meal. Nice cafe would recommend you give it a try...."

Peter W

"went here for a lazy rainy lunch and was thoroughly impressed! Coffee was awesome and the food was excellent! Service was also super great and..."

Sophie Wilton

"Very impressed with this cafe! It has a lovely set up with greenery to compliment the modern elegance of the place. Very photo worthy if you are..."

Kiriana Eparaima-Hautapu

"I had the eggs bene with salmon- it was delicious and fresh and perfect eggs BUT when I asked for ciabatta instead of English muffin they cut ONE..."

Jayde Petaera

"This is the place to be seen on Grey Street. It absolutely oozes coolness. The coffee is pretty good, although the display cabinet is somewhat..."

TheBearReview

"Epic breaky ! Service, good coffee and a smile. Would 100 percent come again. Thanks, from some Melbourners. P. S. Good sugar 😀 close to the..."

Marie Phillips

"One of the best cafes in Hamilton! Food is always delicious and cooked to perfection. The coffees are always strong and silky. Service is always..."

John Ngui

"Excellent coffee. Service was extremely prompt and staff very friendly. Worth going for coffee alone. Nice vibe in a reasonably nice..."

Maggie B

"We had Sunday brunch here and loved it. Food was amazing and supreme coffee is always the best. It was like being back in the city, brunching..."

KT

"Got here just before the kitchen shut and they kindly still let us order. We both got the Grey St Graze and a Red Smoothie. Both items were out to us..."

Liana Stockwell

"Quite well set out is this cafe in Hamilton East. Quite a decent vibe to it. Expertly made coffee, meals, etc. and child-friendly too. A bit pricey,..."

Lawrence Penney

"Frist impressions of this cafe are good, good seating options with indoor and on the pavement seating. Can be nosiey from road nose but you expect..."

Coffee Lover

"Good food, with well sized portions and smooth coffee. I ordered the Grey St Graze, which is a big breakfast style item. It arrived quickly, with..."

Shortie Waswo

"Love it! The food was beautiful, had a meal called "Grey street graze" and it was a big and substantial breakfast. The coffee was hot and..."

Charlie Selwin

"I visited a couple months ago and realized there was new ownership.Coffees were superb, not a fault. Creamy, hot and the barrister was very..."

Mandy C

"I disagreee with some of the comments below. If you want quality, obviously you'll have to pay a little more. I had the eggs benedict and the..."

Vaan9889

"Very busy café, cabinet food looked amazing, and the coffee supreme was excellent. Blond woman behind counter very friendly and even made us laugh,..."

Madeline

"Walked by and decided to have breakfast here as there was lots of people dining there. The place had a funny soap smell and decor was quite simple...."

Lily L

"For a consistent great coffee you cannot beat the Grey Street Kitchen.Sometimes an issue if you ae in a hurry , bu if yo let them know you..."

David Kneebone

"Posted 2016Went to this place recently and I am glad to say some aspects had improved from my visit several years ago - see below.1. Coffee..."

Chris Beale

"One of Hamilton's best cafes by far...., delicious food and coffee and a super friendly team!! I love bringing the kids here, plenty of space for..."

Cam

"Best cheese scones! Great coffee. Humming atmosphere. Similar to what you might find in Ponsonby. Would highly..."

Juliet Barnard

"The food is decent but a bit overpriced. I give it four stars because they do try to be adventurous, and someone clearly cares about what's being..."

Charlie L

"Interesting reading the comments below. GSK is a fav with my sisters and mum and myself. Our local meet up spot on a mon or tues morning. One of..."

Katy A

"Beautiful yet relaxed restaurant with excellent food and coffee. Get in quick as it's always busy. Highlight: the most amazing cakes anywhere in..."

Erin Kearvell

"Coffee is good, probably one of the best spots in Hamilton, but slow service, but I guess that is because it is always BUSY! Food is lovely, if a..."

Linda

"The food is very tasty and beautifully presented but I'm concerned that a great place will be ruined by success making them greedy. When our group..."

Barbara

"This is a great cafe very child friendly. We live in Auckland and stop at this cafe when ever we are passing. The coffee is fantastic and..."

Nzmummy

"My partner and I moved over seas and miss Grey St Kitchen like mad!....The fresh vegetables, lots of herbs and healthy salads, fresh baking, and..."

Miss Muscat

"I love Grey Street Kitchen! It is my favourite local. The staff are wonderful as are the owners. And the barrista is fabulous and friendly and..."

Coffee-bag

"This place really works because the owners are present,and have personality plus!! Staff are always welcoming, the food delicious and seasonal,..."

Janie Johnstone

"The coffee is excellent. The food is almost always great. I guess they're always busy so the service although good, isn't always 100%. However it..."

Melanie Brown

"Fantastic coffee, wonderful friendly and helpful staff. Feast your eyes on a magnificent array of cabinet food reflecting the vegetables, fruits..."

Pippa Wright

"Fabulous food, very slow service despite the number of personnel and the coffee very average. Makes me wonder if the guy behind the machine has..."

Michele Visser-Fitton

"One of the best places for a decent coffee in Hamilton East, and there is a fair bit of competition! They have a decent cabinet selection for quick..."

Kym Moore

"Coffee was good, friendly vibe!! We were in a hurry so couldnt try the food but it looked so nice!!! Will be back if theres a chance..."

Minh D

"Quite enjoyed our visit to Grey St Kitchen, my boyfriend got the cured NZ salmon and I added some sides to poached eggs on toast, we both enjoyed our..."

Tessa Karle

"Love coming here. Amazing coffee! They also have great food on their menu. Only downside is sometimes it's hard to get a table! Very busy in the..."

Kasey Banfield

"Grabbed a takeaway coffee on a Saturday while the cafe was filled with customers dining in. My coffee was ready within minutes despite all the tables..."

Elysia-Rose Koretz

"Lovely food and the "Yellow Smoothie" was..."

Gill Gibbs

"Good location on Grey Street, large cafe and outdoor seating. Five of us for brekkie, big breakfast, avocado on toast and I had the buttermilk..."

Stuart C

"Am in Hamilton visiting my mother and taken her out for lunch and coffee. We orders off the side menu and had eggs. I had bacon which was cut thick..."

Rebecca KEENAN

"Very good place for breakfast I visited the Grey St Kitchen (GSK) on 3 consecutive days with workmates for breakfast. There was plenty of variety..."

Shirish Paranjape

"Absolutely perfect! Food and coffee were amazing and staff were great. We really enjoyed our..."

Andrea Walker

"Very knowledgeable about coffee. Both daily blend and single origin options are wonderfully prepared. Initially came in for the coffee, but we were..."

Joshua Sargent

"Fabulous cafe in Hamilton East. Friendly fast service, quality food and wifi. Place is always buzzing on the weekends so I tend to visit on weekdays..."

Lisa Schl8r

"Nice that people want to say something to the cashier as THEY leave, but she was serving people wanting to order! Made a short order a lot longer. A..."

jon gardner

"Amazing café. Been here many, many times and coffee, service and food are too notch. If you have times, ask for a V60 to get the most of their..."

Reck Diogo

"Good to see young owners behind the counter. Lovely warm greeting, great coffee and they had a nice relaxing vibe about the place. The bake goodies..."

Glenna T.M

"Beautiful coffee, very friendly staff, the egg benedict is just..."

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