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Fabric Cafe Bistro

81/100 (1940 ratings)

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"Had the most amazing brunch bowl - it was incredibly fresh and suitable to all dietary needs. I was also pleasantly surprised at how inexpensive it..."

Hannahmareecarr2

"Had lunch outside in the sun, all 5 of us were happy with our varied choices brunch/lunch choices. The food was tasty and delicious. Service also..."

Cat

"Atmosphere is amazing. Located right next to the “lake”, it’s so cool. Especially in summer days. Food is nice, drinks are good. A good place..."

Sophia Ignateva

"Amazing restaurant on the point...."

Vishal Rai

"Great cafe to sit down, enjoy the view and have a delicious meal. We came on a Saturday for lunch and managed to grab one of their last tables..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"I visit Fabric often to get a taste of their amazing coffee and take in the beautiful view outside. Come night, their Espresso martini’s are just..."

Rosie Golder

"Food was good, location and atmosphere made the place nice, however the staff kept asking if drinks were for us, but they were for another table. It..."

Quinton Wong

"Could not fault Fabric, service was great with all staff being friendly and happy to help with any request. All our food came out in one lot which..."

Jamie Allen

"I went with my partner for brunch, it’s a great spot with a stunning view. Service was great and we loved our meals. An outside seat is really hard..."

LH

"Always greeted well, have only come for breakfast. Great coffee every time, never a bad one so far. Usually have the Eggs Bene with bacon, love the..."

Sarah Clarke

"Came here for brunch on a weekday and enjoyed the quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Food was ok, just as what I would expect from a cafe with those sort..."

Akym

"Fabric cafe bistro is one of my favourite go-to restaurants purely because of the beautiful setting; especially on a sunny day.I’ve had a few..."

Esther Lee

"Such a great little place to go! The decor and atmosphere of the place is so nice. The staff are super friendly and genuine. The food itself its..."

Katie

"Fabric Cafe Bistro damn where do I start. I come here almost every weekend for an iced mocha and they're so yummy and perfect AND they have flat lids..."

Anastasia Matiatos

"Came in for lunch with the family and we all really enjoyed our meals. I got the 'mashed avocado' which was so good and it came with balsamic glaze..."

Karina

"food and service is great, I love the egg benedict the most. The side salad is a good portion and the tatse is interesting with some pear slices and..."

Michelle

"Been here few days ago, the view is good and service is nice. Sadly, the food was unpleasant. I order Waimauku beef burger and Market fish. The..."

Cecelia

"Had brunch here, it was lovely. Got the charcuterie platter and eggs Benedict with maple bacon. So good! Coffee was fab as well. Great decor and..."

Trish

"Fabric is such a cute cafe, very spacious, amazing view of hobsonville point and excellent service. Was so happy with my meal. Such nice and kind..."

Yana Petrenko

"Me and my partner went here for some breakfast. I love every bit of their interiors, very chic and rustic. The ambient and view were superb! Food was..."

Yashie L

"Beautiful setting in the hobby point waterfront morning or night. Went for breakfast and sat outside on the deck. Great coffee nice and tasty and had..."

Zachary Smith

"Tapioca pudding with coconut yogurt, strawberries, lime and mint 😊 this dish was light fresh and delicious! Accompanied by a chai coconut tea,..."

Kelly Moodie

"One of the most beautiful restaurants I have even been in! The most attentive staff gave the most amazing service. We had dinner on Valentine’s Day..."

Lucy

"Standard cafe menu, nothing special about the food... But if you enjoy having a coffee/wine/beer or a meal on the wharf with quirt waterview, this..."

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"I don’t find myself wondering down Hobsonville Point way very often (as I am located on the East Coast Bays) however I make my way to the farmers..."

Kathryn Eley

"Came here for lunch and got the duck leg ragu pasta along with some chips and a pina colada. There was a short wait for a table and we ended up..."

Emily Gossen

"been eyeing out this one for a while and I finally got to go eat here on my birthday! The one and only thing I have to say is considering the prices..."

Angel Cueva

"Went here for brunch on a busy Saturday. Staff were lovely and the food was good. We had the Ceasar salad, Fabric breakfast and the French toast, and..."

SYM

"Cannot fault this place, we dined here on a busy day and were instantly seated inside. The service was impeccable and we noticed that there were..."

Hana

"Love the area that the cafe is located, specially on a nice sunny day sitting outside :).The staff are friendly and the food is..."

Kelvin

"Popped in here at lunchtime on a weekday. Heard good things but wanted to try it out for myself. Lovely space they’ve created in what was once the..."

Ms Jones

"The place had welcoming vibe the moment i walked in, bright semi-industrial interior with natural wooden furnitures were good choice to go along...."

Beak

"A fantastic addition to the local dining scene with a spectacular terrace overlooking the water and native bush. They have done an excellent job..."

Chris Paul

"Fabric is a short ferry ride from the Auckland CBD and the wharf is a couple of skips away from Fabric's front door. It is a beautifully fitted out..."

Veronica Te

"Just a coffee and a bite to eat on a cloudy Sunday morning. Coffee hit the spot (they've got a cute coffee window for takeaways - great idea), and we..."

Abbey Lissaman

"Beautiful decor and very friendly staff. Definitely more on the expensive side but food was delicious and of the caliber you’d expect for the..."

Danielle Hanwright

"Went for lunch today, and have to say every single thing we tried was amazing! We had the potato gnocchi with burnt butter, duck Ragu pappardelle,..."

Billionaire

"Definitely a great, new addition to Hobsonville! I loved the interior and would describe it as minimalist-contemporary with a high ceiling and..."

Love.Life.Daley

"Been here at least once a week from opening! Such a lovely spot with a view that makes you feel as if you’ve escaped to a holiday! Staff were very..."

Nicoledbraithwaite

"This place is the place to be! First time here and such an enjoyable experience. Food was delicious and came out prompt. Service was friendly and..."

Cherish D'Cotta

"Delicious gnocchi and beautiful view. Yes the portions are small but it’s not the local pub! Highly recommend for a special occasion. Great..."

Chelsea

"The ambiance is warm and modern, great care has been taken in the fit-out of this restaurant. The Waitstaff were informed and helpful with the..."

Sean Appleby

"Every part works wellWalked in greeted and taken to a table by a happy smiling and friendly maître d Then the waitress arrived fast gave..."

Richard J

"Absolutely beautiful food. This is the sort of place to take someone you want to impress. I have been 3 times and couldn’t fault the service,..."

Hannah

"Beautiful decor and fantastic foodService is on pointSit right next to the beach... view is die forHad the duck pasta--->..."

Khoi Nguyen

"First time to try Fabric this Saturday. Super busy at lunch time. Spent half an hour waiting for dinning seat, and another hour for food service. But..."

Lola Yan

"Great place with a good location, lovely meals all round. Pictured is seafood chowder, lamb rotti and chicken burger. Chicken burger had a bit more..."

Richard Surkus

"Lovely restaurant by the water. We had breakfast on a beautiful sunny day. I ordered farmhouse eggs with Sourdough Bread and sausage and my niece got..."

Corinne Coutinho

"Great location and vibe. Parking can be quite challenging, but it's worth a visit during quieter times. The food was average and predictable, but the..."

Man of Steel

"We ended up here after a lovely circuit of the Hobsonville Coastal Walkway. A beautiful setting right on the water. The food was excellent, with..."

Paul Beach

"I love the food here. I've been here 3 times so far, always enjoyed my meals. Highly..."

Farzana Haque

"Excellent coffee. Highly recommended. Wafting cheeseburger and the lamb ribs. Nice ambience. Excellent..."

Jacqui Knight

"Luckily we’d arrive before 11.30 as breaky was still on the offer and we were not disappointed at all. I had the Smoked Kahawai $23 which was to..."

Ces Keenan

"Pleasant spot on the waterfront by the boardwalk and water taxi. Good service, pleasant atmosphere. Would come again. Also part of a circular walk/..."

PWE999

"We went there a couple of days ago and had outside seats. View was amazing and the seats were comfortable and perfect to sit outside. We ordered..."

Lauren Son

"It can be a bit crowded on weekends but it's a good place for brunch with a good view, the food was good, It could take some time to get the food on..."

Miguel Martinez

"Best vegan Buddha bowl I’ve had in a long time - so pretty but more importantly- tasty! Service was friendly and efficient and management..."

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Little Creatures Hobsonville Point

76/100 (1174 ratings)

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"Service = 3/5; Taste = 4/5; Value for money = 3/5; Menu options = 5/5; Vibe = 4/5; Hubby rating = 3/5; Little Creatures is a local Hobsonville..."

Honest Foodie

"Came here for pizzas and prawn tacos, and they were so good that I’m still thinking about them the next day! The prawn tacos were absolutely mouth..."

Randy

"Awesome food and service, love their pale ale. We usually don’t like Brussels spouts but they’re delicious 😋. Will definitely go back!!..."

Evelyn Chen

"Came here with my partner tonight. We ordered the magarita pizza and fish and chips. We also ordered their white rabbit dark ale. The food was a..."

Wilson Shum

"My 2nd time here. The first time was last year in winter and I didn't pay much attention to the interior. But this time, thanks to the natural day..."

Teresa Kaori

"We were a big table and were well looked after by Trent at Little Creatures. He was attentive to our order (memorized it all) made us laugh and had a..."

MJ Askin

"Pleasantly supprised after seeing the rating here. The fish and chips were spot on. Light crispy batter and heaps of flavor. We also had the chili..."

R & A

"Can't fault it. Great atmosphere from rhe moment you walk in. Super friendly staff, beers are phenomenal, great balance throughout the range. Food..."

Ben Johnsen

"Great place to come and catch up with our friends - the kids can play while we dine and drink! great service, great food. fantastic beer. get..."

Tim Thomas

"We went as a family of 3 generations in the School Holidays. Service was outstanding with waitress Simone, who when we complimented her, revealed..."

Kathy

"I went there yesterday with my wife and ordered some food and beer. We pretty much enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. I agree with other people on..."

Joey

"Came here for lunch on a Sunday around midday. Very busy but we managed to score the end of a long table. Table service was efficient and friendly..."

Emma

"Went here for a work event couple weeks ago and I gotta say we all had the time of our lives. We tried many different types of their beers and most..."

Jedediah J

"The service was awesome , very prompt even though it was super busy . Food was delicious and well priced . The cheese cake is to die for . Will..."

Levi Gardiner

"So glad to see Little Creatures appear waterfront Hobsonville just a minutes walk from the ferry terminal... a perfect destination for locals and..."

Espy Eats

"Absolute summer spot! The service here is insane, everyone is so friendly and helpful. Food is delish, especially the chips (they’re triple cooked..."

Bayley

"Would be 5 star but one star off for lack of parking. I was advised not to go on a weekend (too crowded), so partner and I went today - a stunning..."

Margherita C

"This location is a fantastic addition to the area & a great re-purpose of what was once an abandoned wharf area.They have opened parts of the..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Took the ferry from the city to catch up with friends for a late lunch. Liked the vibe and relaxed atmosphere created from renovating the aircraft..."

Lara Simms

"This is nearly new place to enjoy fresh air and food at once.There are huge space to sit lots of people that makes some people uncomfortable not..."

Julia

"Great set up and family friendly. Food was good but I think a little over priced for what you get. But overall good venue so will will be back...."

Bianca Ratima

"Reached there on a Sunday afternoon with family. Good environment. Place was so crowded that it took sometime to get a table for 6 of us. Ordered..."

Feel Food

"An absolute gem. Its difficult to decide where to begin - beer - FANTASTIC (highly recommend the beer tasting platter), staff/service - INCREDIBLE,..."

Abbas Al-Murrani

"Gorgeous place to have brunch / lunch with friends and family with kids. Located in Hobsonville point by the farmers market. Great restaurant for..."

K K

"The foods are average, in fact, slightly over priced for the quality, i.e. the burger my friends had was not hot. If you are a beer lover then you..."

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"I've been twice already, last Sat (2nd Feb) and the official opening 6th Feb.What a place, the Aussies certainly know how do deal with..."

Jason Y.

"Food was great. Service was even better. Perfect for our group that had 5 kids under 6. We were seated by the kids play area which was appreciated...."

Monz T

"Excellent food and service. Great selection of beers and lovely atmosphere. Definitely worth a..."

Chloe

"I was pleasantly surprised to see there was a vegan/vegetarian menu here, 2 vegan options being a pizza with vegan cheese or vegan burger you can add..."

April Kerslake

"Hired a few tables in the Teal bar area for our baby shower at the weekend. The space was perfect for what we wanted. We pre-ordered pizzas, chips,..."

Ruth Collins

"Had our Christmas Lunch here. We were a small Group and not many other groups so we were looked after well. Great Food, Good Atmosphere. Would..."

Tasha Davie

"My partner booked a table for 15 pax for my birthday on a Friday night. Upon arrival, the FOH checked our booking on their computer, and much to our..."

Mizzah Villalon (Mizzahgoeson)

"Enjoyed a work event at Little Creatures this week. The service, food and drink offerings were great. If you're looking for a fun event that gets..."

Jeff Hollows

"Team always goes above and beyond, excellent food, drinks, and great atmosphere. Thank you for being kid friendly, too. Best spot in..."

Olivia

"Nice atmosphere and friendly staff 👌 I tried the Buddha Bowl + extra chicken, which was good! If you like tasty beers with body, go for the..."

Cristina Luces

"Great location to meet a group of old friends. We had an awesome time with fantastic people, good music, food and the occasional beverage. Thanks..."

Chris Blair

"We booked online and bought two Australian friends with us to have lunch, last Sunday. We all enjoyed the drinks and our lunch - the bruchetta was..."

Diane Fortune

"Great views, great food - with a brilliant vegetarian/vegan menu - and great atmosphere. You can order off your phone by scanning a QR code, or go to..."

Venkatraman Babu

"Love this place, especially in times of Covid - like a well oiled machine. Loads of seating outside and by the water. Order online and manage your..."

Shaki K

"Thanks for a great experience at Little Creatures Hobsonville. We reserved 2 x tables for 20 people for a family birthday celebration on a blustery..."

Trevor Canty

"We had my husband's 40th birthday there last month. Patrick the manager was more than helpful and very accommodating with the food we wanted and..."

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