TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

The Mayfair Cafe

79/100 (2076 ratings)

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Mayfair Classic Brekkie

Seared Salmon

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Egg Benedict with Bacon

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Vegetarian Breakfast with Hollandaise Sauce

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Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Highchairs Available

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"Nice cafe in the centre of Upper Hutt set in an old movie theatre. Always always always get the Hast Stack here for brunch, it is..."

Drea Couper

"Lovely food and coffee every time I go! Different areas to sit in too. Love the staff they have, very accommodating. Would highly recommend to..."

Kerryn Yeats

"I've been here twice now and loved both times 😍 staff are very friendly and catering to exactly what we want and the atmosphere is great to I love..."

Kendra Freedom Martin

"An interesting cafe in a old movie theatre. Colourful and spacious. Food was with reasonable price however the fish I had was a bit fishy. Not a bad..."

Christian

"For starters.. I enjoyed my mango smoothy so much. Exactly what I wanted. Great curly fries. The place has more potential, could have..."

Heather Logan

"Come here often as I like the private atmosphere and quick service - they do perfect eggs, pasta is always good and their nachos are great, happy to..."

Rachael Ayling

"Came here today with a friend for breakfast/brunch. Staff were friendly and accommodating, and I really liked the big space and decorations and..."

Daisy Smith

"Always have a delicious meal here. The staff are a bit average with their overall friendliness and the ice chocolates could be improved but as I said..."

Taylor Ellery

"Great stuff had a lovely hash stack here recommend to everyone, great ice chocolate all it needs is bigger meal proportions for the price but other..."

David Rangi

"We had dinner here on Saturday and found the service & food to be excellent. I had the pasta special which was divine, rich & creamy with lots of..."

Frances Thompson

"Food was really yummy I had a large all day breakfast, Service was very prompt and professional, its an old picture theater done up which gives it..."

Joe Taylor

"Hidden gem on main street, looks small from the outside but really opens up into a big funky space, excellent coffee & outsdtanding poached eggs with..."

Seán Martin

"Love this cafe. The staff are friendly, professional and very helpful. The food is fantastic and it has become our favourite cafe in Upper Hutt. ..."

Amanda J

"The music here is Good if you're into old school music. Their yellow curry special gets 2 thumbs up from me 👍🏻👍🏻 not so spicy but there's..."

Annie Huntley

"I love this place! You go in and it feels like you've escaped and are no longer in Upper Hutt. I go here very often and although slightly pricey, its..."

Leanne Smith

"I have nothing but good feedback about Mayfair. This has become my go to place. great food, great atmosphere and the most amazing customer service...."

Brooke Wood

"As a regular visitor to Upper Hutt and Wellington from Melbourne my sister recommended Mayfair Cafe as a good place to take Mum in her wheelchair for..."

Pete

"This is one of the most unique places we've been to as the old Mayfair theatre has been transformed into a unique café setting with plenty of..."

Tmfamilynz

"Went into the cafe today, and wow was I impressed!Such lovely atmosphere and beautiful decorations. With such friendly and happy staff, makes..."

Jan

"My husband and I enjoyed Mayfair Cafe so much we have been every week for the last 6 weeks!The staff are friendly, professional and willing to..."

Sarah Whiteman

"I originally gave the Mayfair a 5, as it was our favourite regular brunch place a couple of years back. Since then it's been a bit hit and miss. We..."

Andrew Feely

"I've always loved the atmosphere of Mayfair and The BoileRoom. I Had my birthday dinner party here with a set-menu organized with their staff, the..."

Joy Roxas

"Always a great place to eat. The coffee is great and my favorite dish which is eggs Benny is always delicious. The staff are friendly and the cafe..."

Shayna

"Great food support by an incredible range of wonderful & new beers makes this a local favourite.The chef seems to go out of his way to..."

Tony

"Rob and team - thanks so much for the past year of spectacular dinners! My husband, myself and our friends have enjoyed a number of spectacular meals..."

Becs

"Has this place changed hands or cooks? I went there with my daughter yesterday as was hanging out for their usually fab caesar salad. Daughter..."

Therese McMaster

"Went to the little restrant out the back of Mayfair which I didn't even know was there (boil room or something like that) very small and cute,..."

Rachael

"My family and I often go to Mayfair to have brunch and dinner. We also use the facility to celebrate special occasions like birthdays and..."

Rowena Echano

"Awesome rustic style and the old theatre seats, corrugated iron and lights were a cool touch (I like shiny things). Staff were great and left the..."

Jusus Almighty

"Group of 8 for lunch. I had booked the table by the fire and staff were accommodating friendly and helpful. Great seared salmon, sauce was devine. ..."

Charmaine Seccombe

"Great breakfast at Mayfair. Friendly smiling service and great coffee. We are return customers and definitely will come..."

Louise Baker (Loulou)

"Highly recommend the eggs benedict. Partner had the big breakfast. Coffee is great. I love that they've kept a few things from the old movie..."

Emma May

"Don't be fooled by the size of the door to the establishment. Once you walk through the door, it takes you down a short corridor and suddenly the..."

Tez H

"The atmosphere at the Boiler Room was relaxing as usual. It is such an interesting atmosphere. The Vegetarian breakfast was delicious, with a..."

Katie Ayrton

"The owner is a young man reviving a business he bought in June this year. We ordered the seafood platter, Cheesy garlic bread as our entrees and..."

El Chapo Sione

"Love this cafe. It has a real retro vibe. I love the message on the mirror which can almost be a nod to 2022. The team were super friendly. Really..."

Tony Henderson-Newport

"This is my second visit to this cafe this week. Delicious food and coffee. Amazing homemade hollandaise sauce....had to stop myself from licking..."

Wikitoria Mes

"Mayfair Cafe is located in an old movie theatre and the decor is movie-themed to match. Good food including a brunch and lunch menu, counter food and..."

Angela

"Had my birthday brunch here earlier in the year (just going through my camera roll and found these now) and hands down the nicest eggs bene ive..."

Pakete Puru

"A little older than old school however it's still a good place for a coffee and eggs in Upper..."

Joe Ninety

"Mayfair Cafe is always a must when we venture over to New Zealand and our old stomping ground. It is a faithful place you hope will always be able to..."

Alison Vickers

"The Mayfair Cafe is very cool. The food and service are very good. If you can I strongly recommend eating upstairs. Definitely a unique cafe. I..."

Don Taylor

"What an amazing find. Quirky cafe, nice atmosphere. The food and coffee excellent. Mayfair Hash stack with chefs own hollandaise sauce amazing..."

Dean Coulton

"We really enjoyed our Father's Day lunch today, the staff, service and food was excellent. Would definitely recommend dining..."

Ange & Jim Walsh

"Delish food friendly staff great..."

Jason Steele

"Breakfast was really good and coffee was nice. My only little negative feedback was too much hollandaise sauce on the eggs..."