What a gem of a place.Tasty food, fantastic surroundings, has a real artistic in the bush vibe. Local art and gifts are for sale, there is plenty of seating incl a coffee only area, brilliant. I prefer this darker, in the bush style cafe, as opposed to the modern bright, soulless type you get in the city. Service was efficient, tables cleared promptly, actual folk music playing on the stereo. I've never had coffee, which was great, served with a nice flower on the side. I'll be back....
Rob Tomkies
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January 03, 2020
Really cool place with a chilled out atmosphere and arty decor. Had a really good range of food and service came quick with friendly staff. Food was great - had veggie quiche and a bacon role which were great and then the caramel shortbread hit the spot after a hike. Looking around the sandwiches also look good. We had coffee and a smoothie which were really nice - maple and banana smoothie was a winner.
10/10 recommend coming along for a chilled lunch after a walk. Sad to see on average only has 3.3 stars - coming along today it deserves higher!
紐西蘭吃喝玩樂 Vincent in New Zealand
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March 30, 2018
It’s really beautiful landscape and natural surroundings. Everything is lovely but the food price are a little bit expensive. Handy location, opposite the parking. The overall is lovely cafe to visit. VH
Warren Bugeja
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July 18, 2020
Such a cool cafe with that NZ eccentric, upcycled, eclectic decor that is zany, unique, colourful and homely. The gardens outside are a treat to wander through with quirky discoveries to be stumbled upon at every turn. Great coffee and cake pit stop after exploring the old mining community across the road. The owner’s daughter was so kind -and generous- to post a camera case (containing a card with all my vacation photos which I had left behind in the cafe just before the onset of the Covid lockdown) back to me at no cost. So much appreciated. Thank God for the kindness of strangers.
Y Xm
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December 14, 2018
Great place with nice garden scenery and great food! They decorate their tables and even the drinks with real flowers. Really liked the atmosphere here.
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What a gem of a place.Tasty food, fantastic surroundings, has a real artistic in the bush vibe. Local art and gifts are for sale, there is plenty of seating incl a coffee only area, brilliant. I prefer this darker, in the bush style cafe, as opposed to the modern bright, soulless type you get in the city. Service was efficient, tables cleared promptly, actual folk music playing on the stereo. I've never had coffee, which was great, served with a nice flower on the side. I'll be back....
Really cool place with a chilled out atmosphere and arty decor. Had a really good range of food and service came quick with friendly staff. Food was great - had veggie quiche and a bacon role which were great and then the caramel shortbread hit the spot after a hike. Looking around the sandwiches also look good. We had coffee and a smoothie which were really nice - maple and banana smoothie was a winner. 10/10 recommend coming along for a chilled lunch after a walk. Sad to see on average only has 3.3 stars - coming along today it deserves higher!
It’s really beautiful landscape and natural surroundings. Everything is lovely but the food price are a little bit expensive. Handy location, opposite the parking. The overall is lovely cafe to visit. VH
Such a cool cafe with that NZ eccentric, upcycled, eclectic decor that is zany, unique, colourful and homely. The gardens outside are a treat to wander through with quirky discoveries to be stumbled upon at every turn. Great coffee and cake pit stop after exploring the old mining community across the road. The owner’s daughter was so kind -and generous- to post a camera case (containing a card with all my vacation photos which I had left behind in the cafe just before the onset of the Covid lockdown) back to me at no cost. So much appreciated. Thank God for the kindness of strangers.
Great place with nice garden scenery and great food! They decorate their tables and even the drinks with real flowers. Really liked the atmosphere here.