Hollywood Bakery and Cafe – Orewa, Auckland

Hollywood Bakery and Cafe – http://hollywoodbakery.co.nz/orewa-branch/ Reviewed by Karen, June 2016 The Place: Hollywood Bakery and Cafe is a franchise so as we know not all franchises are created equal.  I will not judge all Hollywood cafes by the experience but would give an approving tick to Orewa.  The cafe is a small wee place with…

Daily Grind on the Grand – Orewa, Auckland

Daily Grind on the Grand https://www.facebook.com/cafedailygrind Reviewed by Karen, June 2016 The Place: What a lovely place to eat. There is plenty of seating indoors and outdoors.  As you can see by the quantity of food we certainly did not walk away hungry.  There was cabinet food as well as ample to choose from in the…

Karori Park Cafe – Karori, Wellington

Karori park cafe – https://www.facebook.com/karoriparkcafe/ Reviewed by FiFi, June 2016 The Place: This place is very much a ‘club rooms’ converted into a cafe.  It’s got a friendly atmosphere and feels like its the ‘hub’ of the grounds, but it’s not your ‘typical’ cafe.   There is ample seating inside and outside.  This cafe overlooks a sports…

Cafe Kaos

Cafe Kaos – https://www.facebook.com/Cafe-Kaos-285571894839757/ Reviewed by Karen, June 2016 The Place: This little gem is oozing funkiness.  The cafe is adorned with old LP covers over the walls to take you back down memory lane.  There is a great vibe and atmosphere about this cafe.  The memorabilia is quite refreshing on the eye.  There is an…

Cafe Berne

Cafe Berne – https://www.zomato.com/auckland/cafe-berne-pukekohe/menu Reviewed by Karen, June 2016 The Place: Cafe Berne prides itself as organic and allergy safe food, as well as all the food prepared on the premises.There is seating inside and outside.  This cafe is spacious, welcoming and cosy.  On the Tuesday morning of our visit it was not too busy.  I…