Columbus Cafe in the Plaza

Columbus Cafe in the Plaza – http://www.columbuscoffee.co.nz/ Reviewed by Karen – October 2015 The Place: This is a typical mall cafe with lots of cabinet food and a reasonably varied menu.  There is a great kids menu.  Columbus is part of a franchise so they have quite a large presence throughout the country.  You can get…

The Bach Cafe – Island Bay, Wellington

The Bach Cafe – http://www.thebachcafe.co.nz/ Reviewed by Karen – September 2015 The Place: Want to dine somewhere with a sweeping view of the ocean?  Then look no further.  You can dine inside or outside and enjoy the smell of the fresh sea air. You can chose from mouth watering cabinet food or order something from the…

Peppermill Delicatessen – Porirua

Peppermill Delicatessen – http://thepeppermill.co.nz/ Reviewed by Fi Fi – August 2015 The Place: To my understanding this cafe was recently sold and is now under new management / ownership.  To me it looks like they have put a lick of paint over some of the walls, rearranged some of the shelving and displays, updated their crockery,…

Mint Cafe and Restaurant – Bulls

Mint Cafe and Restaurant – https://www.facebook.com/Mint-Cafe-Bar-243799465749235/timeline/ Reviewed by Karen – July 2015 The Place: The first cafe opened in Whanganui, next came Bulls and then Taupo.  This modern wee gem on the main highway has every taste bud covered.  You can order from the cabinet food or from the extensive menu.  You can have a salad,…