The Pepe – Tairua

The Pepe  – http://thepepetairua.co.nz Reviewed by FiFi, January 2018 The Place: This cafe is a wee gem smack bang on the main road.  If you ever take a trip up to Whitianga then this place is worth stopping for on your way through.  There is seating inside as well as outside the front or on the…

Two Grey Bar and Brasserie – Wellington CBD

Two Grey Bar and Brasserie – https://www.twogrey.co.nz/ Reviewed by FiFi, December 2017 The Place: The new owners / managers have transformed this once tired-looking Cobb and Co ’type’ bar into a fresh modern oasis of style and modern chic.  It’s hard to believe it is the same premises.  There is seating inside and tables outside.  There…

Franks Terrace – Wellington CBD

Franks Terrace – http://www.frankscoffee.co.nz/ Reviewed by FiFi, July 2017 The Place: This place has a cool inner city vibe about it.  It is simple and classy.  The food on the other hand is far from simple. There is seating inside and outside including a quaint wee deck upstair that overlooks the hustle and bustle of The…

Cafe Oranje

Cafe Oranje – https://www.zomato.com/wellington/kafe-oranje-plimmerton Reviewed by FiFi, May 2017 The Place: This converted house was historically known as Cafe Vella and they service breakfast, lunch and dinner.  There is a beer-keg looking device on the wall that offers free council beer aka H2O which just adds to its quirkiness.  There is ample seating inside or outside…

Park Kitchen – Miramar, Wellington

Park Kitchen – https://www.facebook.com/parkkitchennz/ Reviewed by FiFi, November 2016 The Place: This cafe is fresh, trendy and has a fantastic busy vibe.  There is plenty of fresh, aromatic cabinet options to chose from, a kids menu which even had healthy options such as a kids salad and an abundance of menu options to please all palates….