We arrived at 7pm no booking and they were really busy the young lady who looked after us was awesome she explained 40 minute wait but we didn't wait very long at all drinks came and then our food about 30 minutes later
Omg the pork belly is to die for and hubby had the chicken breast yummy
Totally recommend the dinner menu is fab
Had my 21st here, absolutely loved it. I was treated incredibly well from day one. Everyone loved the food, the area we had and the staff. 10/10 job from the manager, I definitely felt like as a customer I was well taken care of. Recommend to anyone looking for somewhere to have a function, lunch, dinner or a drink of any kind.
My family and I really enjoy the Coop. The food is great, drinks and atmosphere are great Our family of four is never disappointed and the service matches the food. We are lucky to have Coop as a local food and drink option and will visit soon! Thank you!
The Co-op have been fantastic and will go above and beyond to help. The staff are very friendly and are extremely accommodating. I have found that if you have any specific needs they will go the extra mile to fit you in or manage it so you have a good experience. Food is fantastic and the drinks selection is great. Has been improving every year with the latest crew one of the best.
Came for lunch last Monday, what a fabulous place! The views are amazing, the food was devine (so nice not to have stodgy bar food) the staff were absolutely lovely. Couldn't have been happier, well worth the drive from Upper Hutt. The signs in your ladies loos are hallarious! Love the fact it's family friendly, can't wait to come back!
Nate and his team gave the best customer service ever!! Best night in a long time great food couldn't have it any better
My girl katie has been a fabulous waitress tonight! Stunning service, with superb food advice and a fantastic personality. We are here for a hens night and she’s been so good to the bride, and adds the best atmosphere to the co op Whitby. Amazing service, 10/10, give this girl a raise xox
Great food, excellent service. Dog friendly adds a nice touch too
Absolutely amazing food. However, takes super long for food to be brought out regardless of how busy or quiet it is and very very pricey. Wouldn’t want to be in a rush or on a budget when coming here. Great service, friendly and helpful staff.
Dog friendly restaurant with beautiful food and drink , lovely people with 5 star services , very reasonable price and can accumulate membership points and use them as $$$$
Coffee was spot on, service was really good and the food was very tasty, especially the creamy mushroom medley (added a side of bacon). It was so good I wanted another dish! The food came out nice and hot which was good. Would definitely come back back for more.
We had the best night I had the steak special so so yum the broccoli and blue cheese was delicious and my partner really enjoyed his lamb rump the staff were lovely.
Was a good night.
Attention by Staff was extremely good at all levels. The food, some of which was recommended by the Manager, was well presented and delicious. Having been to the Co-op a few months ago, we had decided not ever to return. But, we did, and I am so pleased we made that decision. Will certainly return, and encourage others to do so also. We were told that the aim was to turn the establishment around, and it has definitely been done. Keep it up!!!
Went for a impromptu dinner last night. Arrived to find 2 for 1 special night. Sat outside our fault for not booking while the sun was out very hot even at 6 30pm. We had venison wellington and the sirloin steak. Stunning looking wellington.... tasted great generous portion. I had the steak it was cooked perfectly fantastic sauce and enough to mop up with chips with. Will be back again and will book
Found out about Co-Op after going there for a family dinner. Came back for brunch recently. Staff were very friendly and were very flexible when it came to orders (as one of us was gluten free). very accommodating for people who have diet preferences. Food was great the eggs cooked to perfection with homemade hashbrowns were a great addition to the egg's Florentine. For 17 dollars it can be a bit steeper than other places but I feel it was well worth it. Didn't have to weight to long giving the kids pencils and things to colour to help pass the time was a nice touch. Loved the look of the place, with comfy booths and a beautiful lake/lagoon view.
Been here a couple of times and have now tried both the Venison Wellington and a Eye Fillet steak. Both were superb. It is a relaxed 'frivolity is a must' environment, friendly and comfortable. Highly recommend.
I really enjoyed this place. The decor was cool and there were lots of delicious gluten free options. Staff were helpful when they actually got around to noticing we were there. It took 1 hour for the waitress to come and take our order and that was after we flagged her down three times. Regardless the food and drink was delicious and the outdoor space gave a really cool vibe and something for us to do while we waited.
The food we ordered was tasty however I found there very few vegetarian main options to choose from so had to go for pizza.
Staff were very friendly.
This is a great little local with friendly staff and good food.
What sets the Co-op apart from most locals is the wine and cider that they have on tap plus a good selection of craft beers.
There is something on the menu to please even the fussiest eater and portion sizes are good. Pizzas and burgers are always a favourite here although other items on the menu have always gone down a treat as well.
Service is always with a smile but if you decide to dine at peak times do prepare yourself for a lengthy wait. (This place always seems to be busy).
The Co-op is a bit on the higher side price wise but for the ambiance, food and view that you get it is definitely worth the extra couple of dollars.
Definitely a drastic change from the old dark and uninviting Crows Nest Pub.
Have always had a good experience here. It's family friendly and good value for money food. A nice atmosphere and great 'go to' local spot.
I loved the decor of this place, definately something different. This is such a hidden treasure but i really think that in places the food is missing quality, cheap is not always good no matter how its cooked. And some things are easy and nicer home made. Hubby and i had the Sunday roast lamb, the lamb was tender and veges nice but the roasted potatoes were a let down and ruined the meal, they tasted like they had been roasted hours before serving. It was an average meal, bit of personal touch could have gone a long way with this roast instead of serving up something you could get at your local RSA. Kid had pizza n chips and she loved it - great proportions. Desserts were delicious, it would be nice if the vanilla bean ice cream was home made as it lacked flavour. Overall im looking forward to dinning here again and trying other menu options. Alot of blackboard specials are appealing. Kids dine free on Sundays too.
Five of us there on Friday night. Friendly staff, good music. Meals took a while, but it was busy and we really enjoyed it once it came. Being in the Entertainment Book is also a bonus. A reasonably good experience.
I have visited Whitby Co-Op at least 7 times since it opened, great atmosphere, food is always great, we enjoy it here, nice to have somewhere close that is a decent upmarket place to go in the Porirua area.
Came here sometime beginning of the year - absolutely loved everything. Service was prompt, everyone around who was serving - really helpful and cheerful - though it was a busy night the professionalism stake was well held and easily seen that they are all used to great service within their areas of the restaurant. Food was just beautiful - and felt very welcomed. I will be back again for sure, and also have been recommending this place to many who are wanting to come. Making Porirua proud!
Just had an evening meal at the Co-Op for the first time. Excellent service, ambience and food. The place was full (a Thursday night) so we ate in the bar area. No problem. The wait staff were great, prompt, professional and friendly. Will certainly return!
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I've been to the co-op on several occasions now. Both for dinner with work colleagues, dinner with family and also brunch. Each time I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Just one comment on brunch - most people expect to have eggs bene on a piece of toasted bread or the like. Coop serves theirs on a delicious home made hash-brown - yummy. However, might be a good idea to note that on the menu. The service is always great and the atmosphere is welcoming and comfortable with a wonderful Kiwiana feel to the decor. Well done to everyone at Co-op (owners and staff). I only see things getting better and it's great to have a restaurant/bar close by instead of having to travel into Wellington City or head out to Mana and beyond.
Previous reviewer (Pensive P) - what a shame about your comments relating to bored housewives and children. Housewives/Mothers have one of the hardest and in-arguably most underpaid jobs. They too deserve to be able to go somewhere to get away from the daily grind. Oh and in case you're wondering, I'm not a housewife, I work full-time.
The best thing to happen to Whitby in a long time! Keep up the good work guys, you are brilliant! Always welcoming, with great food and helpful cheerful staff. I highly recommend the Whitby Co Op to one and all!
I took a large group for a work meal on a busy Friday night. We had booked in advance and were expected and welcomed on our arrival. The set menu had a wide range of options and the portions were very generous. Everyone was thoroughly impressed with the service, food and atmosphere! It was definitely one of the better work-do's we have had. Everyone commented they would return.
Congrats Whitby Co-op on a great job! It is fantastic to have a good quality "local".
Went to Co-Op Kitchen on a Tuesday and evening taking into consideration it is relatively new and is December was surprised at how busy it was. To me this is a good sign of things to come and was not disappointed.
Value for Money - excellent
Service - very efficient and friendly
Atmosphere - decor a bit out there but not off putting and really enjoyed it
Quality of food - top notch! I had Scallops/Roasted Chicken breast and Caramel Pot.
My only negative would be that 1 main and 2 deserts choices had run out - I saw some of them come out from other guests faster than me and I got order envy - but it happens and they were apologetic -
Co-op Whitby!! Long may it live I will be back - a great night out in Whitby who would have thought!
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I visited Co-Op a couple of weeks ago on a Friday night with some girlfriends. I had read the reviews and came prepared for things to be a little chaotic and to have a bit of a wait. I was very pleasantly surprised.
When I arrived the place was comfortably full with a warm and friendly atmosphere. The service was very quick for drinks and we were advised on ordering roughly how long the wait would be. The food arrived pretty promptly, ahead of the estimated time. I had the Angus Burger with fries which was tasty, hot and a generous portion.
One of the things I really liked about Co-Op was the gradual way the live music was bought in over the night. The group started around 8/8:30pm when most people had finished eating. Their first set was on the quiet side, just a bit louder than background music. Their second set was a bit louder and by their third set around 9:30/10pm it was a dance party atmosphere.
All up I had a great night with my friends the food, service and atmosphere all exceeded my expectations and I will definitely be back.
Finally a note to Pensive P (previous reviewer). Housewives bored or otherwise have as much right to be in a suburban cafe in the middle of the day as you do. I also doubt that their children were roaming freely...by roaming free do you mean not in cages?
If you want to visit a cafe that is non-child friendly you have a choice of almost anywhere in Wellington people with little ones have far less choice.
Parents of Whitby and surrounds. I’m glad there is a great cafe available for you to enjoy a rare morning off. Go Co-Op!
We LOVE this place - we don't have kids, and steer clear of 'Denys on steroids' type cafe/pubs but have to say the kids here generally aren't a problem - kept entertained and seated with their parents YAY! Great atmosphere, service is wonderful and the food is great. Also a fantastic spot for cake/brunch and coffee in the mornings after 1100 ... this place is an absolute jewel in Whitby's crown. =)
Popped in for dinner with my husband mid-week, it was busy but pleasant. I had the vegetarian dish of the day, cous cous salad which was delicious, husband said his Angus burger was excellent too. Will definitely go back.
Devine Food!
Excellent and second to none service!
Great view!
Had a wonderful dinner, and Dad time with my Son
First time here and loved, seated outside area with sun streaming in and beautiful views of the lake and the staff were so friendly and delicious food will be back 😀
First time there....was Beautiful with the lake there.
Food was absolutely Amazing!! And helpful friendly staff...would recommend to anyone 😊
Food was definitely improved - taste, display and portion. Enjoyed our night with live DJ playing. Good atmosphere. WOAP burger was never recommended./daily special was never been offered - Service was not what I would expected, however, giving the current tight labour market, we understand getting the right staffs or training is very difficult.
Have dined here a few times and each time the food has been phenomenal and the staff's customer service is outstanding.
Tonight we had a family dinner, 24 of us the waitresses and waiters were very pleasant to deal with the chef gave us complimentary entrees. Everyone enjoyed their meals and the outdoor area is breath taking, the view makes it that more special. They also have heaters to keep warm while eating in the outdoor area.
We had a large group last night and we enjoyed it very much. Everyone had a good time, kids especially with the door opening out to the lake. Food and drinks were very good as expected from a Christmas nenu. Nothing was too much of a trouble, well portioned meals and very nicely presented. Thank you all and specially to Caroline who looked after organizing it all, even bringing my cake. All in all it was a very nice celebration for my family and friends. Would do it again :)
Quick, efficient service by friendly staff. Food was well presented, tasted great, with generous portions. It's pleasantly delightful, much better than my last visit late 2022.
Definitely recommend this time around 👌
Had a blast trying the WOAP burger. Burger was delicious and staff were delightfully helpful.
Great spot for a lunchtime getaway.
Meals were quick to arrive, wait staff did as well as we might expect, seated next to sliding door which hit chairs and was cool on a cold evening outside.
Menu missing pizzas and schnitzel.... but was nice. Menu items selectable below did not include items we selected.
The bar is so cozy and fells like a real Kiwi place with random architecture in the coolest of places.
Bar safe are friendly and easy to make convo with and then the food was great on top so yep I'll be going back for more .thanks Co-op.
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Solid effort from the team at Co-Op all round. I was in there with two other friends tonight and I ordered the BE-EF Burger (with an egg) which came with crinkle cut fries. We ordered the boneless fried chicken with Korean BBQ sauce.
1. The burger was bloody delicious, with a tasty patty that was juicy AF! My go-to of having a fried egg was a bonus for me. The milk buns were soft, yet managed the moisture long enough for me to get through most of the burger before disintegrating. This is common, so didn’t bother me. Yeah pretty stoked with this bad boy!!
Crinkle cut fries are the best fries ever (FIGHT ME IF YOU DISAGREE) and these were no exception.
2. The Boneless chicken had crunch, moisture in the meat and strength in the sauce. AH-MAZ-ZING!
Service was friendly and good didn’t take too long either.
Luckily there was a special on which brought the burger meal to $15 which was about right for me, $20+ would have been a bit steep. This burger meal was great, but with higher quality of ingredients it would be worthy of that $20+ mark. This is why I have it a 4/5, but this place is definitely worth a visit, especially with TG1 now open it’s a breeze getting into Whitby.
I celebrated my birthday here in October, excellent food, service and cocktails were great, I actually wouldn't be able to fault them on anything.
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