Stopped for brunch
Had the brunch stack and the lamb and mint pie.
Both were delicious.
Good portion sizes.
The pie was full of meat and the pastry top was flakey and crisp.
The brunch stack was flavourful with a perfectly cooked soft poached egg.
Only negative was the coffee on todays visit. Was very weak. The mocca tasted like a hot chocolate and the latte drinker did not finish his.
Joey Byrne
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January 13, 2026
Really nice food, good staff and tends to be open when others aren't which is handy for last minute stops with kids. Were very accommodating with food allergies. Would highly recommend. Had a lovely pan fried snapper....epic!
Anantaa Thapa Ghimire
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January 07, 2026
The food was great, and the portions were generous for the price. We were glad we chose to eat here after a long search for cafés in Waihi.
The staff member at the counter was lovely and very hospitable, especially considering it was only her third day.
I understand the pressures of working in hospitality, particularly during busy periods and with the POS being a bit tricky - however, as customers, we didn’t need to be exposed to the manager’s theatrics. A more measured tone would have been appreciated, especially as we were respectful throughout.
Overall, a good food.
Leah Roskam
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January 21, 2026
Absolutely hands down the best food in town.
The beef and mushroom pie is to die for!!
Never in my life had a pie like this! All of their pastries are so delicious,5++++!
I have never done a google review for a cafe before but had to for this one!
We live in waihi and this is our new favorite place in town!
Guess ill become part of the furniture at this point :)
Mauricio Kimura
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February 25, 2022
Coming back from the beach, we were all hungry for a good food. Among the very few places open, we found this nice and cozy restaurant in Waihi. We order the hot salad, nice and well seasoned. The pizza was on special and the meat one was delicious, homemade and looking fantastic. My one was pasta with seafood with sweet chili, what a nice and happy combination, enjoyed until the very last. Great service and kind staff. Will be back soon.
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Stopped for brunch Had the brunch stack and the lamb and mint pie. Both were delicious. Good portion sizes. The pie was full of meat and the pastry top was flakey and crisp. The brunch stack was flavourful with a perfectly cooked soft poached egg. Only negative was the coffee on todays visit. Was very weak. The mocca tasted like a hot chocolate and the latte drinker did not finish his.
Really nice food, good staff and tends to be open when others aren't which is handy for last minute stops with kids. Were very accommodating with food allergies. Would highly recommend. Had a lovely pan fried snapper....epic!
The food was great, and the portions were generous for the price. We were glad we chose to eat here after a long search for cafés in Waihi. The staff member at the counter was lovely and very hospitable, especially considering it was only her third day. I understand the pressures of working in hospitality, particularly during busy periods and with the POS being a bit tricky - however, as customers, we didn’t need to be exposed to the manager’s theatrics. A more measured tone would have been appreciated, especially as we were respectful throughout. Overall, a good food.
Absolutely hands down the best food in town. The beef and mushroom pie is to die for!! Never in my life had a pie like this! All of their pastries are so delicious,5++++! I have never done a google review for a cafe before but had to for this one! We live in waihi and this is our new favorite place in town! Guess ill become part of the furniture at this point :)
Coming back from the beach, we were all hungry for a good food. Among the very few places open, we found this nice and cozy restaurant in Waihi. We order the hot salad, nice and well seasoned. The pizza was on special and the meat one was delicious, homemade and looking fantastic. My one was pasta with seafood with sweet chili, what a nice and happy combination, enjoyed until the very last. Great service and kind staff. Will be back soon.