Nice coffee, good selection of food, friendly service, reasonably priced, generous portions
Have eaten here before and the food, ambience and service were nice but good luck getting a car park. I went today and this time I drove and couldn't get a park so had to leave and find somewhere else to eat.
Excellent service and fantastic food !!!
This cafe must hidden place at all. I just happen to see this cafe where i lost my way .
All food is very tasty and fresh . Service is general and price is average.
Came across this place after searching hidden secrets on Zomato. So glad we did, cosy little cafe hidden in Wairau Valley. The staff are very friendly. The food my gosh! Was so tasty and fresh, I had Eggs Benedict with bacon & mushroom ( my new fav) Mr had Corn Beef hash. So beautifully presented felt a little bad cutting into it đ.Hot chocolate & Coffee were good too. Will defo be taking a hike from Howick to visit again
Had breakfast with dad this morning , greeted as we entered; friendly service. The coffee was great had a long black with cream extracted well, smooth flavour, wasn't sure if it was double or a single because it went down so easily !! Food was also quite great would recommend if you're around wairau
Service was efficient even though only one lady on the floor. Orders were correct and she was happy and very quick for water and orders.
I ordered eggs benedict, wow the eggs were cooked great, muffins were fresh, and bacon crispy and delicious. Was a very tasty eggs bene, looks tiny but so filling and delicious.
Cleanliness was good.
Overall it is a lovely view over the pond of wairau park and behind dennys but amazing place to stop and have food and coffeee!
Will definitely come back !
Super friendly staff, a real family feel to it. Food fresh and yum. Happy to recommend to anyone looking for an out of the way place as I think word of mouth and good reviews will help get more people thru the door being somewhere you either have to know about or just happen to stumble across not having a lot of shops nearby to catch foot traffic. I do wish them the best tho, they are putting plenty of effort in and I hope it is a continued success. Thank you.
I have been here probably 5 or 6 times over the last 3 months and have not been disappointed yet. Today I had the chicken sandwich which was delicious! My wife had the prawn risotto and she said it was "very good" I have had the eggs Benedict before and I think it is up there as one of the best I have had. The beef Vietnamese salad I've had also and that is very nice!! It is worth a visit to this place!! Great staff, good coffee and consistent quality food.
This place is fab. Seriously fab. Described as a hidden gem on its website, and I'd have to agree!
It's basically next to the Denny's at Wairau park, and so that means loads of parking.
Was not that busy when we got there, and the staff are super friendly and greet people when they come in. Cabinet good looks delicious but we were starving so brunch it was.
Ok first things first, coffee was delicious. So good I had 2 cups.
He had the grill which was bacon, hashcake, sausage toast eggs, and apparently it was fab. Sourdough toast I think.
I had smashed avo with feta and tomato on poached egg, on this amazing bread that was basically seeds and nuts I think all baked together. Was just yum. YUM.
Really nice inside, outdoor seating if you want, and such lovely staff. Totes going back!
Good food...went through a grabone deal but definitely going again. Superb breakfast option. The outside view is a little boring not as mentioned on the website. But for food definitely recommended.
Awesome food! great service, liked the atmosphere. The grill meal was really good with a lot of food on the plate. Would really recommend this place.
This place is really nice !
Great service every time and great food. Atm I'm loving the oatmeal pancakes :)
Such a good place to hang out in.
I've finally found my go to place on Wednesdays :)
Coffees are the shiz. Liver and bacon combo, fabulous. Awesome Service. Eggs Benedict really good. Love outdoor feel. Nice couches. Good Food. Will be back again.
Nice little cafe, good atmosphere and very friendly staff. Decor is new and welcoming. Food is good value, with a few less common options on the menu as well. We had the Chicken Livers and the full grill - both very nice. Coffee is good too. Give this place a try if you're in the vicinity, we'll definitely be going back for some of the other menu options
It is such a great cafe! With lovely food and coffee! Also the awesome service we got, would definitly go there again, we were 3 very tired hungery mothers and this cafe and service was what we needed xoxo
Have the best experience with the most kind and professional staff at Cafe Eleven, recommend to everyone in the area! Would absolutely consider it worth the drive just to visit. Best hot chocolates, great eggs Benedicts and sandwiches to go! absolutely amazing. Recommend to all!!
Visited Cafe Eleven with my girlfriend over the weekend. I had eggs Benedict with bacon and a large mocha. My food was cooked perfectly and was the best eggs Benedict I've had, my coffee was also very tasty! We sat outside looking over the beautiful view of the lake which was very pleasant. The service was also very friendly. I would highly recommend!
What a little Gem!
Have been looking for a place like this where we could have a great coffee and a late Sunday breakfast/lunch without worrying about the kitchen closing early.
Staff are friendly, great coffee, good food, not overly priced and a pleasant outlook with the pond (complete with swans).
Plus it's child welcoming, which is a Big plus!!!
Will definitely be back next weekend.
The only negative is that Denny's is right next door. Why anyone would go there is beyond me. Look on the bright side though, there is always parking. đ
a really nice cafe,good food and great coffee. new husband and wife owners about a month ago,very friendly and helpful even the kitchen staff greet you. i had the grill, sausage,bacon mushroom tomato, cooked well my wife had the pancakes with grilled banana WOOO and the coffee is one of the best i have ever had. it is now our regular weekend breakfast venue and we are even on first name basis with all the staff. if i could give it a rating of eleven i would. it is the place to beat.
A hidden gem in Wairau. Great coffee and good food (I usually order off the lunch menu), the staff also provide quick and responsive service. During the summer months the cafe has a beautiful outlook over the lake and isn't so large as to be noisy.
I have been coming here for the last 2 years and have never been disappointed. The view is very relaxing and great to be away from traffic and noise.The staff have always been very polite and friendly. It now has new owners who have managed to improve on what was already quite good. The menu offers a wide variety and I was really surprised to see Sardines on Toast on the breakfast menu. I had to have them and was treated to a good size serving of sardines combined with parsley, tomato and red onion and a few secret ingredients I'm sure. I will definitely have them again. I sat and read a complimentary  newspaper while I decided whether to eat or drink my Vienna coffee. I will certainly return.
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Lovely little cafe which unfortunately is hidden in plain sight.
Cafe itself is a bit chilly in winter and a bit on the small side, but the seating is comfortable and the staff is friendly.
Ordered a chargrilled steak sandwich, hot chocolate and chunky chips. Hot chocolate was standard fare found in cafes with nothing to fault. Steak sandwich was very nice. Notably the egg was fried beautifully with no signs of oil crisps, and the steak was perfectly cooked to medium. The actual sandwich relish deserves mention too. Brought harmony to the overall sandwich where it felt like none of the flavours were overpowering any of the others, which is saying something with beetroot, onions and tomatoes.
Chunky chips were incredible, though they should probably be listed as wedges on the menu. Wedges made from high-quality agria potatoes. Skin was still left on so it was nice and crispy with floury insides. Bottle of Heinz tomato sauce was also provided.
All in all the best cafe in Wairau, definitely worth a visit when in the area.
Great service, friendly staff, excellent coffee and awesome food. My work has recently moved and I am so happy there is a nice café within walking distance. I went to Dennys for lunch one day before we moved over and was happy to discover this gem tucked away behind. All the staff are super friendly and accommodating and the coffee is always superb!
We ate lunch here. I had the Moroccan chicken salad. Very nice meal and coffee. With a Scottish accent for free thrown in. My partner had the liver salad and enjoyed it
Deb and I have been here a few times and with Deb's VERY complex bacon and eggs cooking request they did very well. Food was great and coffee was superb. We'll be back.
Here is what I want from a cafe:
- Friendly service
- Piping hot coffee
- Fresh tasty food
- Decent prices
..and I get all of that and more from Cafe Eleven. Â I found this fabulous place late last year by mistake. Â I was getting few things done to the car, so decided to grab some breakfast. Â While heading to Denny's of all places, I noticed this small cafe behind it and haven't looked back. Â The girls are super-friendly, the coffee is quick and hot and the food is great! Â
I could not recommend this place enough! Â Its my new regular brekkie destination every Sat.
My favorite cafe is over the bridge but I now have one literally on my doorstep and I will be back! Service is so friendly and prompt..water brought over, while waiting for my coffee. Chilled goods amazing including the frangipani cake. Looking forward to my next visit.
Great service and excellent food. Coffee was prompt and tasted great. Nice view of the pond :) We will definately be back with some friends.
Wow what a hidden treasure. Read the reviews on here and thought I'd give it a try for lunch.
All the food displayed looked delicious. Staff were friendly. Ordered creamy mushrooms - yum! Coffee was really good and I thought the pricing was good.
There's even a nice deck overlooking the water.
I'll definitely be back.
Oh yum, this café was awesome, and the staff were genuinely pleasant and welcoming. The kids loved the eggs and soldiers and so did my wallet.
I would deffy go back again next time I am on the shore.
Wow ! At last a fantastic cafe with really friendly staff in this little retail Mecca.
The situation is magnificent overlooking the lake in Wairau park, just out of the rush of the retail mecca.
The first thing I noticed was the really friendly and genuine greetings from the staff as you entered and an abundance of beautifully presented food in the display cabinet and a well thought through menu to order from.
The coffee is my second judgement standard and they surpassed my expectations here as well.
The food was delivered promptly and was so pleased with the quality that I have now made this Cafe my regular fueling station when ever I am in the area.
Thank you so much to Hao and all her staff.
A great little café on the lakeside in Wairau Park, Northshore. Enjoyed the coffee and fresh food. Pleasantly situated to relax and view the water fowl on the lake. Easy parking outside too. Nice and friendly staff. Will come again.
Had to call back again in August with the intention of sharing the excellent food, coffee and hospitality. It still measures up to my expectations and that is confirmed by the number of people who were there at the same time enjoying the surroundings.
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