Big parking area shared with garden place.
There's a big outside area which is also dog friendly, and lots of space inside aswell. I got the BBQ beef and bacon burger and added the egg with a cold beverage to wash it down, food was very flavorful was a good atmosphere and great service
Jaz
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January 09, 2026
I visited on a Friday afternoon.
Great atmosphere, not too busy (but I’ve heard it can get hectic, as a lot of cafes do).
I ordered the chicken burger and it was to die for. Generous portion, served at the same time as everyone else on the table.
I also had an iced strawberry matcha and I was so impressed! Usually they’re a bit too sweet but you can actually taste the matcha so that was lovely. Definitely a go-to.
It’s surrounded by plants and adjacent to a plant nursery with a neat little shop as well.
Moni GlobalNomad
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January 24, 2026
We were served at the counter by beautiful LJ- who was so polite and helpful. We received excellent service from Caitlyn who bought our meals and chatted to us. What a wonderful place to enjoy a meal (Lamb salad with kumara) and a slice of chocolate cake ( best cake I’ve had in years!) A lovely relaxed environment with excellent service and food. Highly recommend.
Donna Fitzgibbon
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February 20, 2026
Mmmm
Had a work meeting here. The cafe is very dated and needing some tlc.. and a bloody good clean. Staff were nice but seem stressed.. but my oh my it was expensive for v average fare and I live in Auckland!!! I had a mini bacon and egg pie that was put in a microwave with a tablespoon of salad and it was boring and bland. Standard blah blah paninis and other average cabinet food had sold out so you were left with a menu that had standard breakfast fare and lunch with ridiculous prices.. 30$ for chicken salad etc.. Everyone stood in line to be served and we waited for ages for our lunch.. the whole place was average, dated, over priced and naff. The coffee and a bowl of fries was good. V disappointing
Sam Chan
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June 15, 2025
The atmosphere was cozy and relaxed, perfect for a morning bite. I had aham and cheese croissant andchicken cranberry bab, both were fresh, flavorful, and nicely presented. The staff were friendly and service was quick. Great spot for a casual, tasty breakfast—definitely worth a visit! Its pet friendly too
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Big parking area shared with garden place. There's a big outside area which is also dog friendly, and lots of space inside aswell. I got the BBQ beef and bacon burger and added the egg with a cold beverage to wash it down, food was very flavorful was a good atmosphere and great service
I visited on a Friday afternoon. Great atmosphere, not too busy (but I’ve heard it can get hectic, as a lot of cafes do). I ordered the chicken burger and it was to die for. Generous portion, served at the same time as everyone else on the table. I also had an iced strawberry matcha and I was so impressed! Usually they’re a bit too sweet but you can actually taste the matcha so that was lovely. Definitely a go-to. It’s surrounded by plants and adjacent to a plant nursery with a neat little shop as well.
We were served at the counter by beautiful LJ- who was so polite and helpful. We received excellent service from Caitlyn who bought our meals and chatted to us. What a wonderful place to enjoy a meal (Lamb salad with kumara) and a slice of chocolate cake ( best cake I’ve had in years!) A lovely relaxed environment with excellent service and food. Highly recommend.
Mmmm Had a work meeting here. The cafe is very dated and needing some tlc.. and a bloody good clean. Staff were nice but seem stressed.. but my oh my it was expensive for v average fare and I live in Auckland!!! I had a mini bacon and egg pie that was put in a microwave with a tablespoon of salad and it was boring and bland. Standard blah blah paninis and other average cabinet food had sold out so you were left with a menu that had standard breakfast fare and lunch with ridiculous prices.. 30$ for chicken salad etc.. Everyone stood in line to be served and we waited for ages for our lunch.. the whole place was average, dated, over priced and naff. The coffee and a bowl of fries was good. V disappointing
The atmosphere was cozy and relaxed, perfect for a morning bite. I had aham and cheese croissant andchicken cranberry bab, both were fresh, flavorful, and nicely presented. The staff were friendly and service was quick. Great spot for a casual, tasty breakfast—definitely worth a visit! Its pet friendly too