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The Cow Shed & Shop
97/100 (92 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Barbecue
Contemporary
European
Barbecue
Contemporary
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Barbecue
Contemporary
European
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Mid-range
"Pork, pickle & mustard pie was a flavour explosion. Definitely gonna have to come back and try some other flavours too. I only stopped in at the..."
reaction martial arts
"A unique farm style restaurant. Meals are pre-ordered in advance which makes the Cow Shed pretty sustainable. The portions of the food were large and..."
carolsmart127
"This is a great little restaurant, run by a lovely local family. The food was great, as was the service. We finished the evening with the chef..."
Bryan Daly
"Very generous servings of food. Go hungry, you won't be disappointed. Well cooked and served with an amazing salad. Will definitely be going..."
Brendan Pfahlert
"Incredible Degustation Mother's day menu. Great atmosphere. Awesome..."
Cherylene Neels
"Went here for my partners dad's 60th, big group of us and they accommodated so well! No one went without anything and no effort spared on their part...."
tabitha gardiner
"Great vibe at the cow shed. Staff are amazing, friendly and seeing a generational restaurant delivering such great food is just awesome. We had a..."
Andy Young
"Local products and an authentic and unpretentious restaurant. The atmosphere is warm and we were very well received. The dishes are all excellent..."
Valentin B
"I’d like to be able to score the restaurant a 6 - it’s really well done. A simple menu, perfectly cooked and in lovely surroundings. The staff..."
David Medland-Slater
"Was the best place in Northland for a feed or a fab experience with Sam's grazing menu on a Sunday lunchtime. Will be forever..."
Martin Ward
"Great food, if you are a meat eater this is the place with generous servings. The couple that run it are lovely, it's cosy and quirky plus BYO! An..."
Tuesday Howard
"Perfectly cooked old school farm fare in a unique environment. Great hosts and a really sustainable ethos too. Left with a warm heart and a full..."
David Cooper
"Amazing restaurant in the middle of nowhere like a little hidden gem. Down to earth, friendly staff and some of the best cooked meats you'll find..."
James Laidlaw
"Unmissable stop in Mangawhai: make your reservations and enjoy a relaxed evening in perfect surroundings. The service is fabulous and the food even..."
Barbara Hilden
"Oh my, do try the Cow Shed Restaurant and at this time of year, the Pop Up Cafe. Not only is the food incredible - both restaurant and cafe - (I've..."
Jacquelyn Schirmer
"The Cowshed has a pop up cafe throughout January. We went for brunch. It's a quirky place with a decor that speaks of the places the owners have..."
Anna Curnow
"Amazing spot, great atmosphere, friendly staff, and fantastic..."
Rhys Kelly
"Always go here when in Mangawhai, great people and atmosphere, and you just can't go past the set steak..."
Mark Ranfurly
"In the middle of nowhere and completely charming. The owners aee staff are lovely. The food is fantasic and the portions are very generous. You can..."
Sally Maynard
Frog And Kiwi
85/100 (414 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
French
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
French
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Breakfast
French onion soup
Snails
Lamb
Fish
Duck
Crème Brulée
Sit down
French
European
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The food here is very good and of a French style. We went and talked to David the chef and he semi-customised the menu for us and provided us with..."
Andrew Allen
"Great food, relaxing atmosphere, feels like Europe away from..."
Jenya Kostyrina
"Fantastic food, David is the best French chef in New..."
Antoinette Myburgh
"Had a latte which was excellent. It did take about 10 minutes for the coffee to arrive. Fortunately we were not in a..."
Alison Toia
"Authentic French cuisine, drinks and atmosphere. Friendly French host..."
Gavin Myburgh
"They had amazing food and the business was run by a family that had travelled over to NZ from France. This made the food authentic and ea h dish felt..."
Nellie Potter
"There's a clear feeling of kindness around this restaurant. We could feel it with the waitress and the chef as well. Did we have a great experience?..."
Sean DSouza
"Delicious food, beautifully presented. No problems dealing with my friends special dietary requirements. In fact the chef came out to discuss them..."
Max Kelly
"Lovely lovely staff, they couldn't be more helpful and accommodating. The food was amazing and filling too. Highly..."
Meg Watts
"Popped over for a Croque Monsieur for lunch. Perfectly cheesy and exactly what was needed. Excellent service and friendly people! Shame it was just..."
Evan King
Bennetts Cafe
79/100 (606 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Cafe
European
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Contemporary
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
Vegan Options
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cappuccino Coffee
Toasts
Pea & Feta Fritters
Creamy Mushrooms
Wagyu Beef Burger
Omelette
Fried Chicken Burger
Ginger Crunch
Cakes
Pancakes
Omelette
Seafood chowder
Breakfast Burrito
hot chocolate
Salad
Cappuccino & Chocolate
Scrambled Eggs with Hash Brown
Eggs Bennetts
Bacon & Eggs on Sourdough Toast
Half Serve Egg Bene with Salmon
Mashroom Toast
Raspberry Friand GF
Eggs Benedict
Cream Cheese Berry Toast
Sit down
Contemporary
New Zealand
Café
European
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"I've always enjoyed Bennett's.... Good food, nice setting and holiday atmosphere. Consider twice tho before going there on a public holiday cos they..."
Greg Smith
"Wow! On advice of friends we stopped in at Bennett's of Mangawhai to buy some chocolates for presents. It wasn't planned but we ended up having lunch..."
De La
"A lovely place for friends to meet and share a meal. The food was excellent and the service great...But, why are there no signs showing where the..."
Chrissy
"How anyone can criticise this place is beyond me.The food is simply delightful and great value. The setting is incredible and so unexpected in..."
Mike P
"The 4 of us had dinner 2 weeks ago and the meal was amazing. My duck and Asian slaw entree was perfectly cooked and had the most delicious..."
Michele Turner
"Went with friends to lunch at Bennetts Cafe recently. There was six of us and we were late - they stayed open a little longer for us which was..."
Mark Gregory
"Great venue with chocolate store next door. The lady chef recommended the burrito which was hot fresh tasty and great! Ginger crunch good too, they..."
William Watling
"Great experience! Lovely to have a cute European style restaurant in the middle of New Zealand heaven! Love love love! I ordered an omelet with..."
Anastasia Katalkina
"We travelled from Germany to NZ to visit my sister and had our first NZ breakfast at Bennetts. Breakfast was super tasty and filling. I feel the..."
Sue Fritz
"I had a fantastic experience at Bennet's Cafe! The food was delicious, and the ambiance was lovely. It was bustling with people when we went, which..."
carolsmart127
"We love Bennetts. The place looks amazing with a Mediterranean style architecture, and a nice covered and uncovered patio. The chocolaterie is quite..."
Jorge Bisteni
"Yummo! The food AND the drinks did not disappoint. Couldn’t decide on food so shared a couple of dishes - pulled pork burger and the “rise n..."
Julie West
"With their reputation, I thought I might end up with a small portion for a large price. When my meal arrived, I was pleasantly surprised. A decent..."
Paula Donald
"This was one of those discoveries I wish there had been more time to explore. Just needed a quick bite on the way up to Northland and saw the sign...."
Alan Birch
"We came here after our surf lesson at Te Arai beach and wow!! We went from the beach straight to Italy 🇮🇹😍 beautiful cafe in a stunning..."
Xaviere Murray-Puhara
"You'd think you're in Tuscany in this amazing Cafe...a must is their signature hot chocolate 🍫 and the coffees are great too! My favourite is half..."
T racy
"Lovely food and service, great atmosphere. Felt like a European escape..."
Estelle g
"Got the Wagyu Burger + fries and a coffee. Coffee came really quick and the burger within 10mins. Beautiful burger and a good..."
Andrew Trotter
"I love their breakfast. Mushrooms breakfast is..."
Reet
"Friendly staffs and nice meals:) The building and decorations are very beautiful Definitely a good place to have a cup of coffee and chat with..."
Juanita Huang
"Bennetts Cafe is usually busy but with good reason. There's an excellent collection of food from both the menu and cabinet. Try their speciality..."
Chris Tarpey
"We decided to eat here as we waited for the Chocolate Factory to open and wasn't disappointed. We all have great breakfast meals and the dining area..."
Brad
"This is the best cafe in Mangawhai. The food is all exceptional and the coffee is excellent. The staff are friendly and the garden setting is..."
Britt B
"Fabulous cafe for a coffee or something a bit naughty. You have to try the iced chocolate, considering they are located by Bennett's chocolate..."
Alan Courtenay