Mint Cafe – Lyall Bay, Wellington

Mint Cafe – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mint-Cafe/529864243719960 Reviewed by Fi Fi – April 2015 The Place: Overall the place looks okay, but not overly inviting.  It’s more of a convenience with the location right next to the Warehouse.  It’s not a cafe that I would consider driving to specifically to dine there. You can get gluten free and vegetarian…

Tiki Lounge – Lower Hutt

Tiki Lounge – https://www.facebook.com/Tiki-Lounge-132527406800951/info/?tab=overview Reviewed by Fi Fi – April 2015 The Place: The place has a funky vibe when you walk in.  It’s been decorated to look like you have taken a leap back in time to the seventies.  The place is decorated in loud, psychedelic memorabilia, a visual treat for the eye. There is some cabinet food…

Cafe Esplanade

Cafe Esplanade – https://www.zomato.com/palmerston-north/cafe-esplanade-palmerston-north-central Reviewed by Karen and Fi Fi – March 2015 The Place: This cafe has a lot of indoor and outdoor seating.  It’s nothing flash and not much of a vibe, but it is convenient to the park which we were headed to next.   You can order vegetarian, gluten free or dairy…

Double Shotz Cafe – Palmerston North

Double Shotz Cafe – http://www.doubleshotzcafe.co.nz/ Reviewed by Karen – March 2015 The Place: This cafe is hidden on Broadway and is a bit of a treasure.  There are just so many cabinet options to chose from, the options are endless and delicious!  You can order pasta, burgers, curries, or loads of breakfast dishes.  There is even…

Coene’s

Coene’s – http://coenes.co.nz/ Reviewed by Fi Fi – March 2015 The Place: It’s a really lovely setting with uninterrupted views of the water.  The sea air smells fresh and inviting.  There is plenty of seating inside or outside.  At the time of our dining experience the weekend menu was not up on the website, and some…