Lido Cafe – Wellington CBD

Lido Cafe – http://www.thelido.co.nz/ Reviewed by Fi Fi – August 2014 The Place: You can sit inside or outside and there is plenty of room.  The menu is varied from chips to a Zucchini salad or build your own brekkie. The coffee is great or if you need a vino then you can order just about…

The Herb Farm and Cafe – Ashurst

The Herb Farm and Cafe – http://herbfarm.co.nz/pages/cafe Reviewed by Karen – August 2014 The Place: This place is way off the beaten track. The setting is beautiful and relaxing. There is vegetarian and gluten free options to choose from.  There is even a kids menu.  The place is licensed in case you want a vino with…

The Vines Cafe – Foxton

The Vines Cafe – http://www.thevinescafe.co.nz/ Reviewed by Karen – August 2014 The Place: This is a bit of a hidden gem, right on the main highway.  The coffee is good. There is a huge selection of cabinet food from scones to stuffed kumara.  This place caters for all taste buds.  If you are vegetarian then there…

Cafe Vella

Cafe Vella – http://plimmerton.org.nz/business-directory/cafes-and-restaurants/cafe-vella/ Reviewed by Fi Fi – August 2014 The Place: You can sit inside or outside.  This quirky little renovated house serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.  The only downside (and only a teeny tiny one) is that this place is rather small and so the seating feels really crammed.  Some would say this…

Cafe Romeo

Cafe Romeo – Upper Hutt – http://www.localdining.co.nz/romeos/homepage.html Reviewed by Fi Fi – August 2014 The Place: You can sit inside or outside and there is plenty of seating.  This place is fully licensed should you want a beer or wine.  There is plenty to entertain the eye here from the vibrant menu on the wall to…