Gotham – Lower Hutt

Gotham Lower Hutt – http://gotham.co.nz/gotham-lower-hutt-is-now-open/ Reviewed by Fi Fi – May 2015 The Place: This cafe is the second Gotham to open.  The original Gotham is in Chews Lane in central Wellington which I frequented many, many times.  The Wellington one has a great, funky vibe, this one does not.  It feels like a cheap, yet…

Spruce Goose – Lyall Bay, Wellington

Spruce Goose – http://www.sprucegoose.net.nz/ Reviewed by Karen and Fi Fi – March 2015 The Place: There are about 3-4 places outside to sit and upstairs and downstairs inside. This place has a lot of seating and sweeping, uninterrupted views of the ocean. The breakfast menu starts at 7 and goes through to 3.  Then the snack…

Automat Cafe

Automat Cafe – http://www.automat.co.nz/ Reviewed by Fi Fi – February 2015 The Place: This place is fresh and funky.  You can dine inside or outside.  The menu ranges from cabinet food such as muffins to gourmet fine dining….such as crayfish, yum.  There are gluten free, vegetarian and children’s options (many of the menu options have…

Robert Harris – Palmerston North

Robert Harris – http://www.robertharris.co.nz/ Reviewed by Karen – February 2015 The Place: There is plenty of seating inside this cafe.  This cafe looks modern and clean.  There is nothing memorable about this cafe. The Service: The service was speedy. The presentation: The presentation was very average.  There was a tiny sprig of parsley on top of…

Marbeck’s Cafe – Palmerston North

Marbeck’s Cafe – http://restaurants.nzherald.co.nz/restaurant/marbecks-cafe-palmerston-north-palmerston-north-central Reviewed by Karen – November 2014 The Place: This place downsized a few years ago and shares its space with another retailer.  They do have quite a variety of food to chose from including our beloved Bene. You can get salad options, Risottos, counter food such as Paninis or muffins, or for…