Open Table

A somewhat hole in the wall cafe. The FOH persons seems like the owner and he's so enthusiastic in helping customers. So far, one of the best steak and cheese pies I've tasted in NZ. Good price too. The blueberry pancake though could be better. It was not light and fluffy, but a but heavy/dense and crumbles as you slice through it. But the whole plate was a hefty serving so quantity wise it was good. Caramel slice was sublime.

Can't fault the food, everything tasted good! This small roadside cafe is busy, but the food is served in a timely manner. Has lots of food for offer, with a range of cabinet choices. The only thing was the chalkboard menu with the menu items written sporadically around the board - cool to look at, but it's hard to read all the items!

We came here on a good recommendation from friends, however it did not live up to the reputation. We ordered 2 x Classic Eggs Benedict, one with Salmon the other with Bacon, a side of creamy mushrooms and two coffees. The coffees were fantastic however the food was underwhelming. The creamy mushrooms arrived in a bowl drowning in cream, including large lumps of cream and were overly sweet and not seasoned well. The hollandaise too was unseasoned and lacking in flavour - it tasted like they had used lime instead of lemon and had an unusual taste. The rest of the food eg bacon, eggs, toast etc was fine. The cafe has plenty of seating and nice tables outside, long wooden bench style seating, however we won't be back - or maybe just for coffees but no food!

cute local cafe! food gave a very homely feel— we got the french toast and eggs benedict and portions were quite filling: coffee was okay! lovely service

Me and my partner visited this cafè on Saturday morning and it was amazing! The customer service was great and the food + coffees were amazing quality and very yummy! Can't wait to come back here, thanks for your great service :

Lots of lovely reviews which brought me here. Good coffee. Poached eggs on sourdough toast was rather uninspired, presentation-wise. I was surprised to see sourdough in a commercial loaf shaped format and without the small holes and tangy taste of the sourdough loaves I have eaten otherwise.

If you're in the Michael's Ave area in Ellerslie this is a popular little cafe. Cornish pastie, carrot cake, mint slice all very tasty. The smoothie was icey though. Food: 5/5

Wonderful friendly service Coffee well made Unfortunately the food was a bit lacklustre. I got the garlic mushroom breakfast. Fried mushrooms with some bacon on the side, similar to what I could easily whip up at home. The eggs were well poached but just normal toast.

This has been our go-to for coffee for almost four years and we are sad to be moving away. Excellent coffee, including when alternative milks are used. The food both kitchen and cabinet has also served us well when we have needed a bite to eat too.Food: 5/5

Stopped for brunch and seems the café has new owners. Still has excellent choice of meals. I had the omelette and it was delicious. Coffee also very nice. Good indoor outdoor choice of tables and was a pleasant meal with friendly staff.Food: 5/5

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