Sheinkin Cafe – Auckland CBD

Sheinkin Cafe – https://www.facebook.com/sheinkincafe/ Reviewed by FiFi, July 2016 The Place: This little gem close to the heart of the city is light and airy and it is delightfully illuminated with dozens of modern styled hanging light bulbs lining the ceiling.  There is plenty of modern styled seating inside or outside, either way the ambiance of…

Little and Local Coffee Kitchen – Snells Beach, Auckland

Little and Local Coffee Kitchen https://www.facebook.com/littleandlocal Reviewed by Karen, July 2016 The Place: The cafe had cute appeal with indoor and outdoor dining and on the lovely day we were there we opted for outside.   The cafe advertises that it sources locally.  Artwork for sale is displayed throughout the cafe.  There is an amazing variety…

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…

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…