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The Cafe At Harrisons
93/100 (238 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Cafe
Vegan Options
Cafe
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Café
New Zealand
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"This is one of my favourite places for a brunch. The environment is simply gorgeous. Nice coffee and great staff. Wonderful experience. Will..."
G R (Jack)
"This mōrena I traveled out to #thecafeatharrisons for some breakfast. It has changed a lot from when I was here a few years ago, but the service..."
Pete Armstrong
"Everything is lovely. Its a nice bike ride from Paraparaumu, the supply a great bike rack. I can sit and have whatever with my bike insight...."
Pauline Scott
"Certainly a new favorite place to eat. The atmosphere is so calm &..."
Joe & Vanessa Mulholland
"Great meal and good weather. Was my friend for her Birthday..."
Anne Thomson
"Absolutely 💯. Great place to go for a wander beautiful plants. Nice gift shop great coffee ☕️. Delicious..."
Katie Land
"Lovely garden setting with delicious food and great coffee. There was a bit of a wait for the food, but staff were very apologetic and friendly. ..."
Melanie D
"Great little cafe. You can check out the garden center as..."
Gary Holmes
"Harrison's is a garden centre with a cafe. I recommend the cafe, food and coffee is excellent. We live about 300 metres away and it's a great spot..."
Roger Currier
"Always a great place. Good food and great selection. Love the atmosphere. Toilets on site. And when finished with coffee, a stroll through the..."
Vaughan Fleischer
Pronto Pizza And Pasta
88/100 (294 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Chocolate Mousse
Fettuccine Pronto
Pizza
Italian
Gift Cards Available
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Mid-range
"This place is wonderful. We ordered a margarita pizza, a broccoli, caramelised onion and blue cheese pizza which was to die for and also a..."
CJ
"We love Pronto. The food is delicious and very reasonably priced. This is our 'date night' restaurant and we travel 40 mins each way just to get..."
Ttfcashmore
"Affordable food choices. The staffs were very friendly and accomodating. The food Was very nice. We ordered greek pizza and the dessert for the day...."
Connie Ribay-Fernandez
"This place is top quality. The service makes everything worth while. Met the owner and we could not stop laughing. The food was delicious and the..."
Brodi Walters
"Got the Satay Pollo, was so good. Staff were exceptionally friendly and very helpful. Food was served quickly.l, also. Absolutely going back there..."
Jacob Jolley
"Most excellent thin base pizza. They customised a beschamel based pizza for me to give me an old favourite, spinach with feta, garlic and chili. It..."
Duncan Cramer
"Greeted by the owner. Had a good chat and we had delicious pizza to take away. Will be back to sample the pasta and more..."
G P
"Sevice awesome food delicious like I would go back anytime. One of the best 🍕 and 🍝 I have ever had. Definately recommend only thing wrong with..."
Antz Van Kan (K0ro_3194nz)
"I’m so glad I tried this place, great pizza and..."
Rhiannon Bognuda
"The most amazing pizza ever except for last night it was awful. Just thought i would let you..."
Lesa Hunwick
"Great pizza! Best in Waikanae based on my experience. Full of flavour and authentic Italian..."
Ady Foot
"Always brilliant and friendly. Pizzas are amazing. My family loves the carnivora and Parma pizzas.... been eating for years and loving..."
alan sam
"Best pizza we’ve had. Dessert was delicious too. We bought more to take home! We will order again. Genuine friendly and I’m inviteful..."
Haylee H
"The pizza is some of the best we've had in NZ, comparable to what we got in Italy. Quick service, not shy with the toppings, delicious crisp crust...."
Sunny Song
"We are a gluten-free house, which can be a problem for Italian food. Pronto does a gluten-free pizza base that is really good and the pizzas are..."
Jungle Pickle
"Wholesome quality food. Worth calling off the motorway for dinner. Fast and easy. Can eat in or..."
A P
"Had the pasta for a quick dinner, was delicious an enough for leftovers! Recomend an save room for..."
Mark Hickman
"Good pizza. We had a bechamel based potatoes and ham one which was yummy. Base was good but a little undercooked for our liking. They do a wide range..."
Marten Coombe
"Awesome Lasagna ! picked up takeaway, honestly I have so much trouble making lasagna now I dont need to bother ! one serving enough for two with a..."
Scott Pettie
Nicholsons Cafe And Bistro
87/100 (158 ratings)
Restaurants
European
European
New Zealand
New Zealand
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Free off-street parking
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Played in a 2 day snooker doubles tournament... Fantastic people, competition and..."
Chris Jackson
"I organised my mother's 80th here. We chose a buffet due to numbers. They were very helpful in giving me choices for buffet and made meals for vegan,..."
mike strang
"Usually visit once a month with a small group after our monthly meetings for a catch up with a meal.Great choice of Bar meals or from a normal..."
Kelvin Holford
"I've recently joined in the last few months and so impressed by the welcoming attitude of all the staff. I take my husband who has late stage early..."
Lynn Strickland
"Compliments to the chef, the fish burger I had here was delicious. Nice prawn cocktail too. Friendly staff and nice..."
Dan Ross
"A bit quiet on the one night last April that we were there but the few punters were welcoming. The tab corner were confused somewhat that we were..."
independant me
"Took family for dinner, lovely meal. Nice quiet room. Will go..."
Christine Punter
"Good atmosphere, good food , entertainment, and really friendly staff . We had a good night out and will revisit..."
bruce moncrieff
"Great Trivia night on Thursday nights really worth attending. Good bar menu available as well as club..."
Philip Horan
"Private event was on but members could still listen to live music and be in main room. Always great service and reasonable..."
Kate Taffs
"Lovely, friendly place for a game of pool and a beer. Excellent..."
Elizabeth Jarman
"Nice dinner in comfortable clean facility. Waitressing staff did a great job and the meal prices very..."
nigel hopkins
"It's an old fashioned drinking club which has been modernised an is now a social club where quiz night is held on Thursdays, meals are served but..."
robert walter
"The Waikanae Chartered Club is our favorite lunch venue. The food is excellent, the Staff is very accommodating and patient and we look forward to..."
Kuini Woolcock
"Fun, busy place. Nice food (Sunday roast with all the trimmings). Good service ..."
Judi Caradus
Olde Beach Bakery
86/100 (1382 ratings)
Quick Bites
Bakeries
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Beef
Fruit Tart
Almond Croissant
Donuts
Chocolate Mousse
Cakes
Apple Donut
Gluten free
Beer and Brisket Pie
croissants
Brisket and Beer Pie
Stake Pie and Coffee
Sit down
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"I’m actually obsessed with this place. Amazing and friendly staff, wide variety of sweet and savory treats, and tasty coffees accompanied by a..."
Holly Simone Galvin
"I love love love your bakery! The breads give me a sense of home in Germany! Good bread (through the eyes of a german) is a rarity here in New..."
Katrin Ws
"Love this bakery . Fabulous cakes which not only look amazing but taste amazing as well . And what wonderful staff, so helpful . When we found out..."
Jane Browne
"Amazing bakery! Understated and rustic, but the food was superb without being pretentious! Was recommended from someone we knew in Wellington and we..."
Dara Olson
"Everything about this bakery is awesome!! Staff, bread... location, outdoor seating, herbs.... go there you won't be..."
Marydeane Paranihi
"Great coffee and patisseries, and friendly..."
Joan Samuela
"I jusy had the best danish I have ever eaten. In my whole..."
Matt Rowe
"Worth the trip from Wellington City. Amazing Scones && Baked..."
Catherine Hepburn
"brioche, almond crossaints, coffee. the best danishes and my husband loves the chicken pies. and holy crap the cheese scones. i had one every day i..."
Emma Matthews
"Amazing food, plus amazing service! Such a good find at 7.30am in the holidays...."
Anna Ball
"Love your food! Very friendly service always! Love the sandpit for the kids..."
Racheal Manuta
"Awesm coffee and fantastic pastries ! The barista is always smiling and service is..."
Paul Parry
"Ace! Open early, yuss! Hot stuff, good coffee nice folks, thanks..."
Graham Hall
"Great pastry and pies, spoilt for..."
Deantha Deanne Padayachee
"Grabbed lunch on the go on Sat 31 August, and ate down at the beach. An extraordinary range of awesome food choices, and a very cool vibe. The place..."
Christine Muckersie
"Love this place! Super cute vibe, staff are always friendly and the food is AMAZING! Had both sweet and savoury from here, no complaints. Highly..."
Isabella
"Everyone in town knows about this bakery and raves about it. The pastries, cakes and pie are so delicious and cute. Theres plenty of space out the..."
Postcards From Peta
"We come here whenever we're up at the bach because it's literally around the corner. Been many, many times. Excellent baked goodies, super friendly..."
The Food Snob
"I've been in a few times and bought a pie. My favourite is the chicken and bacon which just has big chunks of chicken, decent bits of bacon, enough..."
Griffyn
"This bakery is fantastic, a real hidden gem. I was first taken here a couple of months ago by some work colleagues while driving to a meeting in..."
Sean P E Fleming
"Any time I'm up Waikanae for work i always try to stop by this place. The cakes are great and fresh, the pies are tasty and honest, the coffee is..."
Richard
"I regularly get coffee and goodies here - good friendly service..."
Jill
"A little gem hidden away at Waikanae Beach. Too much choice in delicious cakes, bread, croissants etc. The croissants were the nicest we've had..."
Jane
"Stopped in this morning on trip to Harrisons Garden World. Awesome pies - tried the Cheese & Mince - baked to perfection and coffee. Have to say the..."
Eelman Records TM New Zealand
"Chill place, great food. Always come here at the start of road trips up north thanks to SH1 being near. Looking forward to coming..."
Legacy1Legacy2
"Have been to Olde Bakery twice now, once to pick up some things to share with my boyfriend and his family, and another time very recently for coffee..."
Tessa Karle
"I love this place. Waikanae's best kept secret. The food is amazing (my favourite is the French Toast, it's truly next level), the coffee is..."
Dave Bell
"Just a really great, casual, relaxed, local spot for a coffee and maybe something sweet or savory...."
matthew gibbons
"Just popped in 15 minutes or so ago. I just moved here recently on the street over and omg delicious steak & cheese pie and donut! I've taken on the..."
Imogen Hernandez
"The most fantastic bakery!! Delicious pies, pastries, breads and sandwiches. Love the almond croissant and brown sugar fennel seed scrolls. Steak and..."
Ainsley H
"Great food. Beautiful staff. Very cool..."
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"Wonderful food, good coffee and very popular - small garden sitting out area, but no toilet facilities..."
Hugh Wolfensohn
"Some vegan options available. There could have been a little more choice though! As there was only 1 or 2 options. (Everything else looked very yummy..."
Emily-Sian Hislop
"There's a reason there always seems to be a line and they sell out quickly. Their pies are heaven and you'll dream about the donuts! I love that I..."
Chenoa Valerie
"Probably the best looking food I've seen in a bakery in years. Got myself a steak and cheese pie, it was probably one of the nicest pies I've ever..."
Rhys “Justice” Walsh
"Good shop, really nice pie and food options, but really stings the pocket, I know everything is getting more expensive, but I just think a little..."
Nathan Shugg
"Open on a Sunday morning with fresh coffee, oat milk even, fresh bread and pastries, even a few vegan options. Friendly fast service. Thanks guys,..."
Charlotte Donovan
"March2021: Back again.. Omgoshh, brought an out-of-towner here for a treat.. 😜😍 This time, coffee, beer&brisket pie, and lemon merange tart and..."
J B
"Great wee bakery. Very busy and I could see why, my brisket and beer pie was delicious. Highly..."
M Valle
"Fantastic bakery of traditional breads, pastries and pies. Make fab sandwiches, and they serve RICH COFFEE ROASTERS coffee, and it's amazing, best in..."
Steve Brown
"Such fabulous food. The pastries are so flakey and delicious. The cheese scones are amazing. It's well worth any wait. The service is quick but..."
Clare Fraser
Prah Ta Pang Restaurant
86/100 (303 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Cambodian
Asian
Cambodian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Dinner
French Fries
Sure Fried Straw Mushrooms and Seafood Curry Front Rear
Green Curry
Fish
Soup
Rice
fish cakes
Spicy Mussels
Roti
Chicken Wings
Hamburger Deluxe
Sit down
Asian
Cambodian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We had a wonderful meal tonight. We shared a lovely starter of Roti with Peanut Sauce. I had the Beef Cha Sach Svay Chan Tee which was amazing. Jo..."
Annette Eaton
"Our favourite takeaway because its delicious wholesome food.  We keep a menu at home and always ring through. Its always hot and full of wonderful..."
Bruce Candy
"Love this restaurant. Relaxed and without frills. Regular go to after the movies. Food is always yummy and hot. Service friendly and quick. If your..."
Ruby Stevens
"Great food however we always have to wait a long time for take aways, 20 minutes plus. I would suggest ringing to order in advance unless you have a..."
Abby Greaves
"Always fantastic. I have never had a dish I didn't enjoy. Stuffed chicken wings and the pancake are family favourites. Keep up the good work..."
Mary T-soon
"Delicious. Regular takeaway spot. Meals are always fresh and light. The Bo Bun is marvelous. Never seems to be very busy. Staff could be a little..."
Julian Bee
"Fabulous food however we had to wait for such a long time for our mains and others who came in after us were served and leaving by the time ours..."
Sandy Palmer
"Recently got a take away meal here. Not knowing what the food was I popped in for some advice on choice of dishes & asked when I should ring to..."
Jane
"Great food as usual. Have just about worked my way thru the menu now. Friendly and efficient staff and excellent ..."
Joe Tousoon
"Really nice people, we get takeaways from here sometimes. I like the Bo Bun (noodles, pork and veg with little pieces of spring roll in - yum!) Last..."
Sarah Barrett
"Our first experience of eating at this restaurant was very enjoyable. The food is fresh, full of flavour and very reasonably priced. The woman who..."
Leigh Munro
"Stuffed chicken wings.....Mmmmmmmmmmmm.Egg drop soup! Wonderful.This eatery is cheerful and relatively cheap. Food flavoursome and..."
Foxy
"We are really lucky to have such a lovely restaurant in our little community. The meals are always consistent, very tasty. The favourite is the red..."
Heather Cathro
"Simple decor but really tasty food. Consistently high quality cooking, much better than most Wellington restaurants. Very reasonably..."
Ragne
"We have been dining at the restaurant for several years and thoroughly enjoy the cuisine offered. This family restaurant goes the extra distance to..."
Brian Daw
"A small, tidy, popular restaurant, on the Main Rd in Waikanae, heading north. First time eating Cambodian cuisine and I can honestly say, it was..."
Ngaire TeWhaiti
"Very good food. Highly recommend. We had the fish cakes for entre; seafood curry, stir fried straw mushrooms, and spicy mussels. Yum! Definitely..."
Guan Lye Chua
"Delicious food and reasonably priced with quick service. No credit card option now..."
Matt Petersen
"The food is amazing. Atmosphere probably depends on what customers are in. Would highly..."
Katrina Ross
"Been here a number of times over the last 15 years, - the food and service is so good! It's a small but busy restaurant that looks after it's..."
Chris Hughes
"Excellent Cambodian food, recommended by our accomodation host. The stuffed chicken wings, beef salad and seafood curry were all beautifully prepared..."
Ed Hyde
"I had my favourite D6, a medium hot curry with vegetables and three others in our party followed. We all thought it delicious and the cost of drinks..."
Charles Lloyd
"Really great food and lovely staff. Nice little..."
Gabrielle Hayden
"Always amazing food and service..."
Karl Wootton
"Dined on a week night. The service was good and meals all came out in timely manner. I couldn't fault the food. It was fresh, flavoursome,..."
Deb
"Our kids have eaten here many times and rate it highly. This was our first visit and we were impressed with the quality and value. We will definitely..."
Eddie Martin
"Awesum restaurant..food was amazing...me and Jan will definitely be..."
Bob Horne
"Every time we have been have thoroughly enjoyed the food. So delicious, flavoursome, good portions, and very reasonably priced. Highly recommend to..."
Vince Kilpatrick
"Lovely seating arrangement, clean and tidy.. friendly staff. Food was nicely served and was in good quantity. Great for tasty takeaways. Appropriate..."
Sneha Sathe
"Food is great. Don't expect a second bottle of wine to share between the couple though. My wife and I got refused after two glasses each during the..."
Scott Anderson
"Food is really nice, only issue is that its a family run business so you do wait a little, if you can live with that then worth the..."
Darren Giles
"Awesome. Very plain immaculately clean restaurant but wow!! The food was awesome. I'm going back and more than happy to recommend this place. They..."
Faith Webber
"It has to be our very favorite 🤩 😍 restaurant/takeaway always beautiful delicious fresh meals 👌and lovely friendly service. Thank you..."
Maria Brown
"Had a meal here with a group of 18, we had booked, our meals and the service was excellent, didn't have to wait long and all our meals came out..."
Lois Horsfall
Relish Cafe
85/100 (860 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
New Zealand
Cafe
Cafe
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Lamb Fry
Coffee Walnut Slice
Lambs Fry and Bacon with Poached Eggs
Large Trim Mocha
Salmon
Homemade Toasted Fruit Loaf Fruit Con Serve
Chowder
Kedgeree
Chicken Liver Pate
Cafe
Eccles Cake
custard square
Café
Café
New Zealand
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Such a cute cafe! Friendly staff and a cozy welcoming atmosphere :)I ordered a White Chocolate Almond Milk Mocha (out of curiousity, sounded..."
Octagon Pie
"Awesome little cafe, super friendly and generous hosts - the lemon custard squares are the best we've tasted, and they are my favorite!   We'll be..."
Steven Finlay
"Amazing little funky cafe with fantastic coffee and a great range of food!Under New Management but still the same as it has been for the last 16..."
Damien J Adams
"This is our favourite. Really friendly and helpful staff. Stopped there countless times and everything we've had we've loved - especially their liver..."
Robina Broughton
"Amazing cakes and fantastic service.Was in a hurry but they saved my day from being miserable with their quick service and amazing plum..."
Iona Collins
"Called into Relish Café on way to Auckland, had a friend who enjoyed the coffee and said try a quaint quality café, loved the old house ambience,..."
Karen
"Kedgeree is my favorite meal here. Slices are yummy and the staff are very..."
Mary T-soon
"This is one of the best cafes on the coast and one of my personal favourites. I take many of my clients to Relish for the simple reason that the food..."
Nicolette Veltman
"Love it here - this place has something very special! The garden is a delight, especially with the little pots of flowers and succulents. The food..."
Charlotte Hinksman
"Relish Cafe is a cafe I would highly recommend. We live nearby and often call in (probably at least once a fortnight for a minimum of coffee and..."
Christine Lally
"This cafe is our go-to alternative when we need a change from Waikanae Beach. The owners are lovely and down to earth and the food is fantastic. The..."
Lisa D
"Highly recommended for the fantastic food and friendly service. Love those vanilla slices, superb. We are lucky to live near by but its..."
Caroline Elliott
"Lovely ambiance and great food. Great smiles for the customers...even late into the afternoon. A well-deserved favourite place to..."
Jo Murphy
"Best and busiest cafe on the coast. All food is made on site. It all looks wonderful. The staff are friendly and professional. Good inside outside..."
Kevin Sheppard
"My husband and myself have been to all the cafe's in the waikanae tehoro otaki.We would highly recommend the Relish cafe,with their food,1st..."
Rose Demenech
"Today, I visited #relishcafe at Waikanae. Why haven't I been here before ..... It's such a lovely place. I can see by all the awards, reserved..."
Pete Armstrong
"Relish Cafe and Catering catered for our year end work lunch. The variety, quality, presentation and taste were all excellent. Will absolutely be..."
Mike Davis
"I was very impressed with everything at this cafe. The staff were very accommodating and friendly, even though it was a busy day, being Father's..."
Tom Cat
"Wow what a fabulous day my family & friends had here recently celebrating an engagement, sitting outside in the sun having a fabulous lunch. My..."
Linda Ginnane
"This is a really classy cafe very close to the main road through Waikanae. There is cosy seating, both inside and outside (in a beautiful garden). ..."
Marg Pearce
"Excellent food and service. You can clearly see the owener's efforts in customer satisfaction. The interior is very homely and clean, though it can..."
Alun McCarthy
"Very tasty food. Lots of menu and cabinet options - with eggs always perfectly cooked and authentic maple syrup for your French toast. Highly..."
Claire Carmichael
"Gorgeous little cafe. Loved having a coffee in the garden. The birds were very..."
Elliot Wilks
"Excellent Food, Top notch service and very warm welcome from Ian and the team. ( Janine, Kaytee, Donna, Paul, Nikau and Ash) Keep up the fabulous..."
Caroline Sundgren
"We found this to be a pretty little cafe. Comfortable seating with indoor or outdoor options. The service was friendly with a cheerful thank you from..."
Janthia Berry
Salt & Wood Collective
83/100 (1877 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Breakfast
Ribs
Ribs
Pork
Burger
Breakfast Burrito
Cocktails
The Big C Burger
Latte
Dirty Fries with Pulled Pork & Gravy
Poached egg
Big C Burger and Fries
Beef
Smoked Pork Belly Potato Rosti Egg Hollindaise
These Burgers Are Huge
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Slider
Craft Beer
Fried Chicken and Shaved Smoked Brisket
Pancakes
Beef and Salad Burger
Jalapeno Poppers
Beer Taster
Salad
Mixed Meat Platter
Salmon
Shoestring Fries
Korean Fried Chicken Burger
Eggs Benedict
Café
Bar
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Looking for food on Waitangi Day. Stumbeed on this place and was mightily impressed. Excellent waitressing and advice about the food. The beer..."
Dave Smith
"Great service, great food. The beers are brewed on site and are top notch esp the Gose and the double IPA. And the hand pulled stout. The tasting..."
Clawed
"We had a lovely lunch here. We shared two burger meals and they were both very tasty. The salad had nice flavour touches - fresh herbs and pickled..."
Pixzilla
"Had a large party and they easily sat us. Get the brisket...outside of Texas or Kansas, this is one of the best smoked brisket I've had. Jalapeno..."
Francis Pearce
"Food was amazing, best egg bene I have ever had, brisket was just delicious! Son had a burger it was huge and he loved every bite! Hubby had the..."
R & B Norton
"Had the small brisket and kumara salad. It was really tasty and will definitely head back. The large brisket (left in my photo) was huge! It was good..."
Stacey Rees
"Been to Salt and Wood twice now and will continue to visit. Great food, great service and awesome atmosphere...."
Riaan Botha
"Great food! The classic burger was outstanding. Jalapeno poppers very nice too. Good quick friendly service and nice..."
Nick Hofmann
"My kind of brewery and food. You can share nicely cooked smoked brisket, honey smoked bacon and pulled pork burgers. The hallmark of Salt and..."
Graeme Wooller
"Good, went there for a gathering event. Did not try the brisket, but it seemed really good. They have a proper smoker as well to make the brisket...."
Therick Ram
"Yum yum yum!!! My biggest complaint is how hard it is to decide what to eat. Great vibe, friendly staff, delicious food. Ticks all the boxes. New..."
Gen
"Fantastic meal, huge portions, very filling. The only downside and its minor is that it's quite noisy. Service was excellent as well. Update: 2nd..."
Joe & Vanessa Mulholland
"Second time that we have dined here in the past 3 weeks. Awesome kai and drinks. Service is on point, team are friendly and engaging. No doubt we..."
Rebecca Orchard
"What a hidden gem! This place is off the tourist track but well and truly enjoyed by locals. Food was delish and service was impeccable and super..."
Zoe-lea Whiting
"The tried & tested match of beer & BBQ are done so right at North End Brewery / Salt & Wood Collective in Waikanae. The beers @northendbrewing are..."
Tom Huthwaite
"Everything tasted really great except the coleslaw, which was totally bland. It seemed to be chopped red cabbage and nothing else. They gave me some..."
Miranda Hawthorn
"Went here for dinner with my wife. Food was fantastic, great atmosphere and brilliant service. We stayed in the bar area, as the restaurant had a..."
Ady Foot
"Always love a sneaky lunchtime beer accompanied by the best jalapeño poppers in..."
Maryann Liddell
"Had a fantastic dinner with my wife and I, huge portions (got doggy bags) and the food was scrumptious. Highly recommended. Update: Brilliant..."
Wendell Holmes
"I recently visited Salt n Wood and had a truly exceptional experience. The restaurant has a unique and cozy atmosphere, with a warm and inviting..."
Its Demonic (ItsDemonic)
"Pleasure going here. Everything is really good. Love how accommodating they are with kids. Staff are always checking on you and just an overall great..."
Fei Evans
Los Locos Mexican Cantina
82/100 (195 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Dinner
"The food here was incredibly delicious, whilst perhaps a bit overpriced. Their seafood meals are fresh and tasty with genuine flavours. They also..."
Trudi Duncan
"As many reviews say, the food is delicious and service was good for us. When it gets busy the staff can get caught up serving drinks and don't spend..."
Jungle Pickle
"Absolutely delicious! Great service, accommodating, yummy, fast, well priced, gorgeous views for sunset, lots of specials. Strongly recommend! Your..."
Gen
"Had put off coming with mixed reviews. So glad we did it was AWESOME. Drinks amazing and food flavorful delicious and fresh. Our table tried most of..."
N Williams
"It isn’t great having a Coriander allergy and going to a Mexican place where literally everything is laced but the staff went out of their way to..."
Michael Murphy
"Los Locos is the place to go for fantastic Mexican cuisine. The menu caters for vegans, gluten free and meat lovers alike. If you love a good..."
Aynsley C (Eco Alternative Solutions)
"First time visitor and I'll be back next time I'm in town. Warmly greeted with a Hola! from the staff and taken to our seats. Food arrived in a..."
Lawson Grau
"so good, great variety of eats. specially enjoyed the margaritas... As I was driving, I had 1 of the alcohol style... And a few of the mock.. Both..."
J B
"Fantastic food with great service and a heck of a location. What's not to..."
nick kingstone
"Wow. If you love Mexican food, definitely make the trip. Lovely to walk on beach afterwards. Watch out for any carrots on your plates..."
Simone Bray
"Food was delicious and good value, but I feel like the chef could use a hug. At some point the music stopped, and all we could hear for the rest of..."
Matt Powell
"Great location right in the beach. Loved the vibe, awesome service and music. Food was superb! we tried all the different tacos between us and they..."
Sacha Robinson
"Delicious food, great service. The vegetarian fajita was a rich tapestry of flavors and colors and a large satisfying meal. The margheritas were..."
Illan Colombick
"Great outdoor setting. Food good value. Crew worked hard with host keeping close eye on things. Good beer selection on tap except for Dutch beer..."
J.G. B
"Came here with my friend for lunch last week and had lovely food and great service. The girl who seated us was friendly and the rest of the team were..."
Imogen Phillips
Long Beach
82/100 (2194 ratings)
Restaurants
European
New Zealand
Bar
Pizza
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Buffalo Margherita
Woap Burger
Virgin Mojito & Berry Lemonade
Fish
Alpha Battered Fish and Chips
Fish & chips
Pork
Fish of the Day Two Pieces with Salad
Venison
Goat Cheese and Strawberry Crostini
Vegan pizza
Pizza Flatbread
fish n chips
Granola
Mocha
Salad
Smashed Avocado
Vege Breakfast
Vegan Dessert
Fish & Chips
Smoked Tuna
Eggs Benedict
Prawns
Gamberetti
Pizza Extras
Big Brekkie
Toasts
Sit down
New Zealand
Bar
Café
Pizza
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Live Music
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Being from Auckland so I'm bound to be critical about an out of town cafe. Perhaps at least NEVER give anything full stars: Allow for even a Ritz..."
Harry Redward
"Getting sucked into "wedding madness" is very easy when considering your special day. After booking in with a specialised wedding venue, my (now)..."
Raja Bhadury
"OMFG tried new menu 2nite luv luv luv!! Took ages 2 choose all looked amazing had garlic bread starter yum!! Seared fish delist hubby had whitebait..."
Dee Loney
"Just had a lovely evening at Long Beach. Sat outside in the courtyard till the sun went down and the lights come on. Beautiful food - pizza was..."
Jayne Callum Taylor
"What an amazing place! Crisp fresh vegetables from Long Beach's bountiful garden and delicious fresh snapper, served quickly by our friendly..."
Sue Lusk
"My family and I came in for brunch (group of 10) and ordered a variety of meals many coming with poached eggs.. the food looked amazing coming out,..."
Benita Burland
"Just had lunch with you guys, The food was great and the service was even better !! All the waitstaff were soo lovely and attentive � such a cool..."
Anna Louise Limacher
"The food is always delicious. The staff are super friendly and the setting is perfect if you love gardens and the beach. Our favorite place on the..."
Marian Lawrence
"Oh definitely one of the most special places on the Kapiti Coast. It's family, it's food, it's life and it's garden. Oh the goodness that grows and..."
Laura Unasa
"Had dinner with you tonight, and wanted to compliment you on the fabulous, attentive and friendly service, and lovely food. The vegetarian special..."
Shar McArtney
"Could not recommend more!! Amazing service, beautiful pizza, just..."
Candy Luty
"Awesome place and good staff along with superb food ... Keep it up..."
Sandeep Kadian
"Delicious food. Lovely staff. Gorgeous garden. Great beer. I'd go so far as to say this is my favourite café in the Wellington..."
Hannah Henderson
"The best pizza ever!! Gorgeous desserts, super friendly staff, amazing atmosphere! Highly recommended!..."
Rachel Liu
"Always my go to after a walk with my friends and our dogs at Waikanae beach! Fantastic outdoor seating area out back, with the option of heated..."
Octagon Pie
"Always a treat dinning at Long Beach. Never a complaint. Food alway fresh and hot and tasty. As always had pizza and chips, which did not disappoint!..."
Georgia Stuart
"Nice pleasant corner cafe adjacent to the beach (but no direct view of the beach). Great food well prepared and presented. Good friendly helpful..."
Steve Bird
"This is the place to be in Waikanae, for breakfast, lunch or dinner or even just coffee! Owned by locals, run by locals, this place feels like the..."
Postcards From Peta
"Yummy dinner here last night. Cheese board starter was awesome with the mushroom pate being the standout of the night. Staff were hard pressed as..."
Mary T-soon
"Love this place and the whole story behind it.  They serve the best coffee - Flight - from Wellington.  The grow much of their own veg and herbs in..."
Jennie Gutry
"Great food- very gourmet for the price. Tuna, salmon and fresh fish all delicious. Great atmosphere and service. Lucky Waikanae Beach. Love the..."
Jennie Gutry
"Dinner stop after a long drive homeward bound to Wellington.The place was humming so we ended up sitting out in the garden which was..."
Philip Reeve
"Our favorite place to grab a drink and a bite in Waikanae. Best craft beer menu on the coast, awesome pizza (and chili oil omg), and great staff. ..."
Julian Bee
"Food is amazing always come here when visiting my parents!! One of my favorite places to get pizza!! Fantastic service everyone is always super..."
Brooke
"I've been to Longbeach many times, it's a great spot for lunch in Waikanae - I am quite the regular over the summer months. I love the seafood pizza..."
LucyGoosey
"Yummy pizza really enjoyed it. litrle garlic loaf was yum, well cooked and just the right amount of garlic. lemon lime and bitters had a good amount..."
Chelsea Carlyle
"I love this place! Every time I am in the Waikanae area this is the place I come. Great coffee and great pizza! This place is relaxed though still..."
Saraya
"Have been to this restaurant 3 times in past 2 years.The variety on the menu is ok, but a bit biased towards pizza's which is..."
Mike Manning
"Excellent thin crust pizzas and great (hot!) chili sauce to accompany. Very good selection of beers and wines together with good coffee. Friendly..."
Bill
"Love this place .. has a cool vibe and they work super hard to please. It is great to pop in and just have a coffee and a yummy scone or casual..."
Kirsty
"Went here last night for a birthday celebration and was amazed by the good service and food.Our table had the steak, pork belly and different..."
Mia Blignaut
"A new chef @ Long Beach has created a real buzz - the menu is FAB - I'd recommend the pork belly, it was melt in the mouth. The prawn entrees juicy..."
Marguerita Harris
"My wife and I went to Long Beach last Friday night. It was busy and we hadn't booked but managed to get a table. The new Chef has really done a..."
Graeme Harris
"Best service I have had in a very long time. Our waitress Emily was very knowledgeable about the menu, made suggestions and recommendations so we..."
Laura
"It's a fave and while a few months ago were afraid it might be going downhill - we had a lovely meal there recently. Maybe they had a dodgy chef for..."
Margie H
"The best.. Great customer service, lovely food and excellent coffee... Definitly be backNice location. Was packed whn we turned up but was a..."
Ray
"My favorite food and coffee spot in Waikanae. Great coffee (homemade marshmallow and little bikkies a definate winner!), good wine list,..."
Catherine
"Long Beach is my family regular we love it. The food is always fresh and delicious and we have never been disappointed. I love the homemade..."
Candice Williams
"This cafe/restaurant has had its ups and downs over the few years we have lived in Waikanae. The present owners and chef have done a fantastic job...."
Ken Ward
"My wife and I consider Longbeach the best, and only restaurant on the Kapiti coast worth going to. The food is fantastic, and always of the same high..."
Jon Vee
"My husband and I visit this restaurant often. The last time we went we had great, friendly service and an amazing meal. We both ordered steaks and..."
Kristin Cudby
"We have been here several times and its fabulous. Great food, an excellently diverse and interesting wine and beer list (which supports local..."
Margie
"Pizzas here are..."
Sam Douglas
"Sorry to hear that Rhianon had a poor experience. Longbeach is my local cafe where I meet a large number of friends at least weekly. I have found the..."
Peter Dale
"This is the second time that we have eaten here but the first time under the new ownership. My husband and I arrived and we were greeted by friendly..."
Elaine Gordon
"This place has success written all over it. Nestled in an idyllic settling of Waikanae beach, Long Beach impresses every time with their fine..."
ED
"Outstanding food, wonderful genuine service, nice setting, good wine list.food presentation was first class, will eat here again before..."
Craig Read
"Great place, delicious vegan options and friendly easy..."
Roberta Rea
"We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The atmosphere was great - certainly helped by a sunny day and lounging under an umbrella outside in the warmth...."
Megan Greig
"Cosy and classy place close to the beach. Loved the vibe, the food and the team especially the lass with beautiful eyes that looked after me and my..."
Indeera Upadhayay
"Great first time experience at Long Beach Tavern. The service, food & atmosphere were very good. Highly recommended to anyone undecided about going..."
Joe & Vanessa Mulholland
"The staff are so friendly and attentive! Out in the garden at night in winter under the heaters was lovely. The food was wonderful. Loved the vibe of..."
SpazZtk SpazZy
"Best location in town. I really want your lemons from the tree. They're really big and look juice but I didn't pick them to be honest! I enjoyed my..."
Kritin
"Very enjoyable late lunch at Long Beach Tavern. It was around 2pm on a Monday yet was still relatively busy when we arrived - a sign that somewhere..."
Tessa Karle
"Absolutely divine food. A couple of vegan options including a vegan dessert. The cocktails were the real stars of the show. Service was excellent,..."
Andrew Gray
"Every time I go the food is always incredible. My personal fav is defo the Buffalo magarita it is incredible. The twice cooked fries are supreme. The..."
Amy Knighton-Tyree
"Even though there was only two vegan Main options (that my partner and I shared), Both were amazing!! and I definetly could have eaten twice over. I..."
Emily-Sian Hislop
"Had iced coffee with all the works, very nice in a hot day. Sweet service. Thanks..."
Veronika Tichá
"Thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Really loved the food, service and the atmosphere. Staff are friendly. We didn't wait long for our food. Great job..."
Fei Evans
"I'm reviewing Long Beach Café but Google directs me to Long Beach Tavern which is next door..... Big breakfast was ordered & it is a BIG brekky!..."
Margaret Crisp
"Hands down coolest place, great service and amazing..."
Sasha Hovinga
"Nice pleasant corner cafe adjacent to the beach (but no direct view of the beach). Great food well prepared and presented. Good friendly helpful..."
Steve Bird
"This cafe is so pretty and has wonderful service! The food arrives quickly and it’s very close to the beach, so you can always go for a walk along..."
Luca Elisabeth “Betsie”
"Great experience here. Had to sit outside on a cold day because it was so busy - but it ended up being really enjoyable and not cold at all...."
Hope
Waimea Restaurant
82/100 (936 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Onglet Steak
Pesto
Burger
Tom Yum Prawn
Fish
Crab Cake
Yellow Curry with Prawns
Pork
Chowder
Mudcake
Sweet and sour chicken
Fish & Chips
Padt Kra-Pow Duck
Sangria
Affogato
Tapas
Beef
Padt Pak with Pork
Empanada
Yellow Curry Lamb Shank
Jasmine Tea
Prawns
Pasta
Death by Chocolate
Salad
Beef Massaman Curry
Crab
Chicken Green Curry
Cakes
Calamari
Pad Thai Pork
Risotto
Tofu Skewers
Calamares
Yellow Curry Duck
Lamb
Salmon
"Highly recommend. Loved the food, just a little bit different. Great table by the cosy fire. Top service too. Can't fault the place. Big..."
Terri Shaw
"We really enjoyed both our visits in the weekend. We were grateful to come for Mothers day. Our food was beautiful and the service was great..."
Wendy Windelburn
"Amazing WOAP meal tonight. The fish was amazing. Thank you, very happy customers once again. And tonight our 8 year old declared Waimea her..."
Renee Walshaw
"Excellent service & great food!! Highly..."
Sophie Treder
"Thank you for letting us share Valentines day with our favourite people. The food was mind blowing (no I was not drunk or on drugs) The tuna was out..."
Nick Massey
"Had a great lunch at Waimea yesterday. We had a fab pizza, cider and the service was just great. Thanks..."
Diane Connal
"Superb cocktails (by Scott) & lovely food &..."
Rohini Macdonald
"Was amazing to relax with a coffee and a great friend by the beach..."
Jo Stokes
"Had a stirfry and it was lovely. Staff where friendly and atmosphere was cozy on the raining day we..."
Daniel Mazur
"Lovely little place next to the beach, serving traditional, delicious..."
Brodie Wilson
"Enjoyed dinner with good friends before a show at Southward Theatre..."
Carolena Swaneveld
"A satisfying meal and quick friendly..."
Kake Maoate
"A great dining experience. Everyone in our party enjoyed their meals. The service was very professional and friendly. Would recomend to all for a..."
Mike Duindam
"The food was SO good!!!!!!! Fantastic service! The nicest Thai place I have ever been to! Lovely food presentation. Everything is fresh and full of..."
Marina Bloom
"Excellent menu for a mixed group. Good kids options. Service was fast, and the food tasted good and was well..."
Keith Thomas
"Absolutely the best Thai food I've had in New Zealand. Service is amazing and the owners are lovely people. Do yourselves a favor, and go dine in for..."
Kerry Hartley
"Went on a Sunday night, nice relaxed atmosphere (but could use a change of music, the lift music piano ain't great!). Great friendly service, we were..."
Page42 Cafe
"This place is a good as everyone says it is, which is very good! Service was exceptional, we received a friendly greeting on arrival. Views of..."
Dee O.
"First visit here. Went with 15 other ladies as a group. Absolutely delicious, great..."
Dianne Martindale
"Great service friendly staff and delicious Thia Food. Amazing views . Recommend to all please check it out if you haven't already..."
Jodine Waghorn
"Beautiful outdoor setting on a sunny day, good selection of Thai food with in-depth description of the dishes and you must try their lamb shank..."
Wolfie King
"A nice place to have a great meal. Food was delicious with large portions. Staff were friendly and helpful. Will definately come..."
Ngaire TeWhaiti
"This was an excellent meal. The service was fantastic, especially given the current shortages. The servers were attentive, well presented and..."
Clare Fraser
"Tuk Tuk is a no fuss simple Thai restaurant. All four of us enjoyed our food and the servings were generous. Some staff need a little more training..."
MCNZ
"Can't fault it at all, everything we had was absolutely delicious... many seating options and definitely child friendly... highly recommend this..."
Sonya Ford
The Front Room Coastal Eatery
81/100 (571 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
European
European
New Zealand
Central European
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Halloumi
Cakes
Pancakes
Lamb
Fish
Salad
Pork
Duck
Ribs
Toasts
Sit down
European
Central European
New Zealand
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Went in for brunch with my partner the other weekend, and I have to say well worth the trip!We had the Turkish eggs and the Works (big..."
Donna Field
"One of my favorite places to go in Waikanae. Great food, especially their baking! Great coffee, great service!Outdoor eating area and dog..."
Karin
"Wow.  Just wow.   We've been to The Front Room today for a client lunch and I have to admit ... I had to DRAG my heels back to Wellington..."
Anna Garland
"Been here a couple of times with friends and family and have enjoyed it every time. They do a good breakfast and the coffee is always good. Yummy..."
Karin Reid
"We took our adult children for dinner on a Monday night. We were pleasantly surprised that Monday is a BYO so we took our own wine.The..."
Helen Beckley
"My wife and I had a fantastic meal, Pork belly and squid starters and duck and fish mains - all we thoroughly enjoyed. Service as great plus the..."
Craig Street
"We've been here several times. From the first day, the staff was friendly. Only on our last visit with a male staff who served us didn't..."
Poppy
"We have visited The Front Room restaurant many times over the years and it has been consistently excellent. Its current menu (summer 2013) is the..."
Bob Smith
"Another lovely night out at The Front Room, our favourite Kapiti restaurant. Great service and ambience, excellent wine list, always welcoming, and..."
Elizabeth Kerr
"Front Room is one of our favourites being Waikanae locals; although we visited it regularly before we moved out here. It's a real treat. The staff..."
Charlotte Hinksman
"Front Room is our cafe of choice at Waikanae Beach (and there are plenty of high quality cafes to choose from). The staff are friendly, the coffee..."
Sarah
"Of the 3 restaurants at Waikanae Beach, this is our favorite and we come here for breakfast or lunch most weekends. The staff is attentive and..."
Lisa D
"Brunch this morning and had excellent food, wonderful service, brioche to die for. the coffee is great too. Highly..."
Nancy King
"I was with a group of 24 (aged from 6 to 90) for Dinner at the Front Room on Saturday 11/12/2010. There was pre dinner drinks outside and then a set..."
Titaniam
"Our first visit to The Front room. Thoroughly enjoyed the delicious food. Felt negative before going thinking we would be hungry so ordered an..."
Margaret Southon
"Always very pleasant though the menu never changes. Nearly as good as Angels Eaterie, better than Rumours. Best when the owners are..."
Evelyn Page
"Lovely food, lovely staff. Waffles could have done with slightly more (berry and syrup) topping. Lots of options on the menu that appealed so we'll..."
Alys R
"The salt and pepper calamari was phenomenal. So tender and cooked beautifully, and the combination of the sweetness and sourness of the pineapple and..."
Brendan “K” Knight
"Good coffee ☕️ and local food. Have eaten here a few times and the food and location is excellent. The staff are very helpful and forward..."
Graeme Wooller
"Really good coffee! Pleasant staff. Counter food was very limited - approx 5 choices but only one spinach and olive scroll left at 10.30. New owners..."
Kathy C
"Lovely restaurant, can eat inside or out. Great food, excellent service. We were there Labour weekend, so was very busy but the staff were great and..."
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"We had a fabulous lunch at The Front Room on Saturday. Tried the Sweet Potato Rosti and it was wow, loved it. That dish is now my new favourite. Also..."
Diane Elvines
"I visited The Front Room on a trip up north to visit family. We decided to go for dinner and we’re not disappointed by the lovely service, the menu..."
Maggie Hislop
"April2022 went to the back of the Front Room. Went for afternoon snacks with friends and a dog. All welcomed. Was surprised with what came out on..."
J B
"Loved the coffee. Such a great find! We stumbled upon it. The staff was super friendly. I loved the..."
jennifer breckon
"Loved the coffee. Such a great find! We stumbled upon it. The staff was super friendly. I loved the..."
jennifer breckon
"Loved the crispers and the Salt n Pepper Calamari. Great gluten free options. The atmosphere was good too. Will be going back..."
Kairaku Waeldreor
"Beautiful courtyard for our brunch. Food was excellent and service was great. We were there early on a sunny midweek morning - this place can get..."
Len 'n Linda Fisher
"Had the calamari and wife had the Bao buns, delicious. Coffee was ok, but so delicious and an awesome outdoor seating area...."
Dave McKelvey
"Excellent coffee and pleasant service, coffee did take a good 10 minutes to come but they were getting busy. ( Sunday morning around..."
Margaret Laing
"Went on a very busy Mother's Day, staff were super friendly and accommodating. The fish n chips were..."
Joanne Cattermole
"Great service with attentive staff. The lovely flat white and delicious date scone were exactly what I wanted. Thanks The Front..."
Tony Parkinson
Joe & Joy Eatery
80/100 (274 ratings)
Quick Bites
Bakeries
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
New Zealand
Cafe
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Creme Brule Doughnuts
Sprinkle Kids Waffle
Toast Loaves
Keto Eggs
Rustic Avo
Poached Egg & Toast Soliders
Big Beef Burger & Fries
Quinoa & Feta Burger
Cakes
Smashed Avocado on Ciabatta
Grilled Cheese Toastie
Scrambled eggs
Waffle Sauce & Whipped Cream
Bagel and Spread
Southern fried chicken burger
Southern Fried Chicken Waffles
EGGS BENE
Blat Bagel
Smashed Avo Bagel
Bacon Banana & Maple Waffles
Sit down
New Zealand
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"I like this cafe and always gravitate to it when I am in Waikanae.  I love their steak and mushroom pies and great coffee. Reasonable and always get..."
Jennie Gutry
"I purchased a chocolate cake for a friend’s birthday party late November…. It was absolutely amazing and everyone commented how delicious it was...."
Danielle Freeland
"I'm usually in once or twice a week to Joe and Joy, not only because the food is super yummy the staff are also a big drawcard, they are superb. The..."
Carole Dew
"This morning's kai comes courtesy of #joeandjoy café in Waikanae. It's been a while since I was last here, in the middle of COVID-19 NZ, but not..."
Pete Armstrong
"Really great food, there's always a selection of naughty treats and it's reasonably priced too. But the best thing is the pies - they are awesome!..."
Dan Foster
"Young, enthusiastic and kind staff. The eatery is well maintained, modern, trendy and clean. The colour selection of the walls is calming and I..."
Rozanne Pelser
"Thank you for the amazing birthday cake. The most delicious cake I have tasted. Great service even when things get mixed up. Customer service is..."
Kevin and Wendy Bryant
"I love this little cafe. I am visiting from USA and came across this little gem and have spent most days popping in for breakfast, their coffees and..."
Jacky Flowers
"This is quite rightly a very popular cafe. Lovely food. However when I asked for a pot of water with my tea I was brought the tiniest egg cup sized..."
Robin Bright
"Came for the hot chocolate competition entry which is the hot chocolate inside a donut. What isn’t there not to..."
Bruce Wilson
"We had hamburgers and chips there today and it was AMAZING!! The chips were crunchy thick cuts, best we've ever eaten and the burgers were juicy and..."
T S
"What a stunning little place to have a lovely meal or a quick treat. My little girl and I really enjoyed our carrot cake and cheese scone. What a..."
Cinzia Tarazza
"Very popular and deservedly so - cakes and pastries are excellent, as are the bagels, sandwiches and pies, and the service is friendly and..."
Hugh Wolfensohn
"Interesting entry into the hot chocolate competition. I think I might be in a sugar coma for the rest of the day...."
Kimberley Govenlock
"Amazing food and staff :) my new go to cafe..."
Karl Wootton
"Had a tea and lovely chocolate fudge cake staff were friendly and helpful. Got my cake straight away and then had a wait for my tea. I saw after a..."
Graham Lewis
"Lovely setting with outside courtyard seating. Doughnuts were amazing, I also had a pie and coffee which were great. I must admit I don't feel the..."
Karyn Brown
Heaven's Woodfire Pizza
79/100 (253 ratings)
Delivery Only
Restaurants
Fast food
Pizza
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
American
Fast food
Pizza
Italian
Takeout
Delivery
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Heaven's pizza is the gold standard! We can't go anywhere else now! This will be the first meal we order now that Level 3 allows it. Very excited...."
Cathy Betts
"The most delicious tasting pizzas, satay chicken is my favorite. The cheap Hawaiian Tuesdays are great value for money.And the desserts are..."
Miss Hill
"Best pizza is the Salmon Pizza but add Prawns.  Some of the others are a bit bland but this one is the bomb.  For delivery, and we don't have..."
Lorraine Patmore
"I can't fault these guys. The service is always friendly and accommodating, the garlic breads are amazing, but the best of all are the pizzas. So..."
Dave Bevin
"I have found when I have ordered a pizza here, the staff are friendly and I am happy to wait 15 min for a pizza that is handmade by scratch..."
Karen
"Overall a great pizzeria. All the staff were friendly, positive and exuding an amazingly calm demeanor despite being quite busy, to the point that it..."
Aidan Lyons
"Last night we very much enjoyed their Winter Special pizza ($25 for a large size)...we can honestly say that it was the best pizza we have ever had..."
Chris Canavan
"A great pizzeria. Went yesterday evening and ordered the anchovy pizza (large and it was large and delicious). Was looking for a side dish and staff..."
Matt Freeland
"Lovely staff, always friendly and polite - Pizzas are super yummy, fresh ingredients and cooked to how you like (i like well done crust) and the..."
Karen Morgan
"Amazing pizza, great service. Enjoyed sitting and watching my pizza get out together while I..."
Elyse Irvine
"Great Pizzas ! Well presented and very generous toppings ! Thanks . Will come..."
Olivier Jeannin
"Delivered Pizza, time of arrival just as stated, hot with superior ingredients. A real family..."
David Michael
"Delicious fresh made pizza in a real wood fired pizza oven. Thin crisp pizza, with ample toppings, cooked to..."
David McClelland
"Best pizza ever. Friendly staff and delicious..."
Benjamin Tennant
"We ordered a chicken chorizo pizza. It was delicious, light made, and not to salty. I can see why people say it is so great. We dined in as we were..."
Wendy Green
"Oh so yum, nice thin crust, quality toppings. Couldn't stop eating my pizza until it was all gone. Definitely heavens..."
Hugh Welsh
"Hands down best pizza from a Wood fired oven I've had in NZ. We arrived close to closing as we'd traveled. Staff were so accommodating they took..."
Vicki Piner
"One of the best pizza places in Wellington region. Right dough for the base, great variety of tasteful toppings, woodfire oven, friendly service...."
Stacey Liakhovskaia
"Delicious, the white pizza of salmon, capers, dill and cream cheese à la Wolfgang Puck was especially delicious, and arrived BEFORE the appointed..."
Stuart Brown
"Friendly staff and delicious pizza. The thin crest base was crispy and fresh. Thank you..."
Marianna Morgan
"These guys make the best pizza I've ever had. We have been regulars for a long time. We thoroughly recommend their great..."
Amanda Vickers
The Front Room Coastal Eatery
79/100 (389 ratings)
Restaurants
European
New Zealand
Central European
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
European
Central European
New Zealand
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Lovely food, lovely staff. Waffles could have done with slightly more (berry and syrup) topping. Lots of options on the menu that appealed so we'll..."
Alys R
"The salt and pepper calamari was phenomenal. So tender and cooked beautifully, and the combination of the sweetness and sourness of the pineapple and..."
Brendan “K” Knight
"Good coffee ☕️ and local food. Have eaten here a few times and the food and location is excellent. The staff are very helpful and forward..."
Graeme Wooller
"Really good coffee! Pleasant staff. Counter food was very limited - approx 5 choices but only one spinach and olive scroll left at 10.30. New owners..."
Kathy C
"Lovely restaurant, can eat inside or out. Great food, excellent service. We were there Labour weekend, so was very busy but the staff were great and..."
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"We had a fabulous lunch at The Front Room on Saturday. Tried the Sweet Potato Rosti and it was wow, loved it. That dish is now my new favourite. Also..."
Diane Elvines
"I visited The Front Room on a trip up north to visit family. We decided to go for dinner and we’re not disappointed by the lovely service, the menu..."
Maggie Hislop
"April2022 went to the back of the Front Room. Went for afternoon snacks with friends and a dog. All welcomed. Was surprised with what came out on..."
J B
"Loved the coffee. Such a great find! We stumbled upon it. The staff was super friendly. I loved the..."
jennifer breckon
"Loved the coffee. Such a great find! We stumbled upon it. The staff was super friendly. I loved the..."
jennifer breckon
"Loved the crispers and the Salt n Pepper Calamari. Great gluten free options. The atmosphere was good too. Will be going back..."
Kairaku Waeldreor
"Beautiful courtyard for our brunch. Food was excellent and service was great. We were there early on a sunny midweek morning - this place can get..."
Len 'n Linda Fisher
"Had the calamari and wife had the Bao buns, delicious. Coffee was ok, but so delicious and an awesome outdoor seating area...."
Dave McKelvey
"Excellent coffee and pleasant service, coffee did take a good 10 minutes to come but they were getting busy. ( Sunday morning around..."
Margaret Laing
"Went on a very busy Mother's Day, staff were super friendly and accommodating. The fish n chips were..."
Joanne Cattermole
"Great service with attentive staff. The lovely flat white and delicious date scone were exactly what I wanted. Thanks The Front..."
Tony Parkinson
Maison 8 Cafe And Restaurant
78/100 (431 ratings)
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"We popped in during a family bike ride for morning tea. We took up the offer of coffee and baking for $6. The staff were fantastic, made the best..."
Vicky Mackenzie
"Excellent food and friendly staff. We had dinner here - pork belly was outstanding and the chocolate and berry dessert was the best thing I’ve ever..."
Rich Evans
"I've been to Maison 8 a few times for lunch but this was the first time I had been for dinner. The waitress was very welcoming and friendly. We were..."
Barbara Waller
"Lovely atmosphere, excelllent food and portion size. Highly recommend, definately going..."
Kirsten Evans
"We dined here last night at Maison 8 with a group of 8! It was my first return after a not so pleasant experience 2 years ago. Maison 8 I have to say..."
Ness Cranson
"Great service and the food was amazing. Presentation and taste. Bluff oysters were the best. Special occasion..."
Glenys Goddard
"Absolutely beautiful place to dine, exceptional service and the food is devine ��definitely coming back..."
Torlena Russell
"Stopped for a quick coffee and bite to eat... Amazing place! Will be back for a meal one..."
Becs AB
"Delicious food, warm comfy decor and friendly..."
Emma Matthews
"Delicious food, great service and a really nice feel about the place. Staff were very flexible with catering to our requests for my birthday..."
Annie Christie
"Great food and great service. Highly..."
Maree Johnson
"I love dining at Maison 8. The staff are so friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Having booked a table recently for 3, there was a..."
Barbara
"Enjoyable evening with friends on Saturday night. Good ambience and fairly busy. Had a selection of tapas style starters to share, really tasty,..."
Fiona Breen
"I really like the ambiance of this place and the waitresses are very welcoming and attentive. The food we had was good and well presented. We'll try..."
Rose Ann Molina
"Excellent choice for our Father's Day celebration. We were entertained eventhough we do not have a reservation. The staff were polite and nice. The..."
Connie Ribay-Fernandez
"Wow. It’s absolutely gorgeous and very well looked after. The food is amazing, and the cafe is beautiful! I first went here back in 2012 as a..."
Luca Elisabeth “Betsie”
"Great food in a stylish setting with service that is without fuss. We had the ribeye and lamb, the latter being slightly underdone, however overall..."
Denis Cook
"Cannot fault the food both myself and my partner had entree main and dessert and all was delicious. Perfect portion sizes and perfect service. Only..."
Lydia Busson
"Lovely and warm on a cool day and surprisingly busy on a weekday. Food range is good... both cabinet food and menu. My fish meal was delicious tho..."
Kathy C
"Real good food, staff is very..."
Ruedi Vogt
"Friendly helpful staff, lovely setting and delightful..."
Michaela O
"Down from Auckland to spend Christmas at home with family, My son turn 20 while here so we decide to come to Maison 8 for dinner to celebrate.The..."
JOANNE SHIELDS
"Great dining experience. The food was delicious and well presented. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The only surprise was the actual menu..."
Wayne Ritchie
"We came here to celebrate a special occasion with family and friends. Could not fault the food or service. Everyone enjoyed what they ordered. Meals..."
Noel Cooper
"From beginning to end this restaurant was great. Four of us shared a flat bread which was tasty but not filling. Order a couple if you are hungry...."
Jillian Taylor
"We enjoyed the semi informal atmosphere then very satisfied with an excellent well balanced and creatively presented meal preceded by complimentary..."
Philip Robinson
"It's not often my wife and I go out for an upmarket dining experience, so when we do it is always a bonus that the place we choose really fits the..."
Jamie Houston
"I go in there quite frequently for the beautiful food and amazing staff. They make the best coffee I have ever had and it is always served with a..."
Jody Lygo
Olive Grove
74/100 (324 ratings)
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"This has to be my favourite cafe in Waikanae, every dish I’ve had off the menu if delicious and the cabinet food is tasty and offers a great..."
Jocelyn Harvey
"You are welcomed here by friendly staff, who really care about your dining/drinking experience. They will happily serve you their free trade coffee..."
Jo Murphy
"In my opion I feel that there must be sour grapes upon the bad reveiws for this cafe...I have visted this cafe twice in the last few weeks and..."
Julie Phillips
"Loved it here myself. As others have said, wonderful friendly staff - all strength to them. Tasty food and enough of it to feel fed. Great paintings..."
Ange Hartshorne
"Whenever I drive up to Kapiti Coast, I can't resist stopping at the Olive Grove Cafe, Waikanae. You know how everyone has their favourite spots to..."
Amanda Frost
"I have been to the Olive Grove many many times and have never been disappointed. The service is great (the staff have great customer service skills)..."
Big A
"I to have eaten at the olive grove cafe and have found the food to be very yummy and well priced, as for the staff I have never seen them to be..."
Nomis
"Cute little cafe we stumbled into after not seeing anything for miles on our drive down to Wellington. I had elderberry tea and potato wedges and..."
Jen Casey
"Wow, what an awesome Café 👌. I'm so glad I called in this mōrena for breakfast. Service was excellent, kai was even better, and the kāwhe,..."
Pete Armstrong
"Cafe was great. Had a cheese scone and coffee and both were excellent. Staff very..."
Rodney Elliott
"Very pleasant visit. Good coffee good cheese scones... not yet a ten but getting there. Will call..."
Sydney Mepham
"Great coffee, food and service. Value for money....."
Kake Maoate
"Lovely eggs bene. Great coffee ☕ Nice spacious..."
Lynda Goulden
"An amazing breakfast and very good coffee. Brilliant service from friendly staff. A must visit in..."
Robert Murphy
"The original Waikanae Cafe with great savouries and cakes at affordable prices. The latte is good but takes a while, so sit down and relax. Can..."
Graeme Wooller
"The place is super spacious and has really comfortable chairs. I had an afghan and strawberry milkshake and oh my word, the afghan is a generous size..."
Te Miria Emery-Rota
"Called into Olive Grove Cafe around 1.15pm today and found an appealing array of options available for us to select from. The operator was learning..."
Helen Mitchinson