Kaizen

07/09/22 Went in for a caffè mocha and catch up with a earlier work colleague, warm atmosphere, very busy, customer service was great.. situated inside the Pataka Art & Museum also the Porirua Public Library, the public toilets have also had a renovation since the last time I was at Pataka a few years ago.

A busy cafe sharing space with the library and art gallery. Unfortunately the adjoining zen garden is closed off, but visible through big windows. The cafe fare is inventive Cauliflower Cake, etc and servings were reasonable, but the food lacked seasoning and there were limited trimmings or sauce, so the meals didn't leave much of an impression. Staff seemed busier than would be expected; while the cafe was fairly full on an ordinary lunchtime, one item we ordered was forgotten, though that was soon corrected. Vegetarian options: Choice of warm options with novel recipes.

Friendly cheerful environment to eat in. The staff make you feel very welcome and do not rush you. The food is 2nd to none. Music always playing but not intrusive. We do compare other cafes to Kaizen and they fall short. Keep that good food coming.Food: 5/5

nice coffee when you receive your order, staff take a long time processing orders and getting food out, last time I was up there it took nearly an hour for our drinks to be served to us. don't intend to go there again on lunch hour, would be better between 9 and 10am.

Obviously not good on a Sunday! Had corn fritters for lunch with salsa,the fritters were sparse on corn got mostly batter ,chips still pale and luke warm. Usually gr8t during week but below average on a Sunday. Disappointed to say the least.12/02/2023. Running out of serviettes, unbelievable, quote when asked, "sorry we have run out..lol

What a lovely little Cafe. The food is wonderful. Just a couple of things annoyed me. 1st, the dress code is not nice at all. Very untidy. 2nd is we watched the person cleaning the tables. Firstly he wiped the table then the chairs, without changing cloths he went onto the next table. Not very clean practice. I really enjoyed the food though. Tasty & vibrant

Very busy eatery which is always a good sign. Caramel slice and hot choc were good. Would eat in again.Food: 4/5

Don’t waste your money on this place very poor service I ordered a large take away cappuccino they gave me regular one and it was coffee all around my lid they didn’t clean it and on top of that they charge for marshmallow with out letting me know which is most of cafes is free

Came in on a busy Sunday for lunch and the food still came out fast and the staff are so kind! The woman at the till was so patient so we didn't feel rushed.

Typical nz cafe with a good range of cabinet food and board menu but this is special because they have excellent staff good coffee and the tables are next to an authentic Japanese garden and the pretty special nothing fuddy duddy about it Pataka museum. Three hours slid easily by today.

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