Hamills Restaurant – Frankton, Queenstown

Hamills Restaurant – http://www.hamills.co.nz/ Reviewed by Karen, December 2017 The Place: Sited in the heart of the Remarkables Park Shopping Centre Hamills boasts outstanding views of The Remarkables mountain range and Coronet Peak Ski Field.  There is plenty of seating inside and outside this casual pub-style venue where you can sit, relax and soak up the…

Shine Cafe – Lower Hutt

Shine Cafe – https://www.facebook.com/ShineCafeLH/ Reviewed by FiFi, January 2018 The Place: This quaint cafe is so close to the mall you can almost see the sale signs, yet far enough away to relax and enjoy without the hustle and bustle of the crowds.  There are plenty of indoor tables and a few outside.    There…

Buzz Cafe & Restaurant

Buzz Cafe & Restaurant – https://buzznz.co.nz/ Reviewed by FiFi, January 2018 The Place: This is a classic case of not judging the book by the cover.  The outside with a couple of chairs and tables was uninviting and quite deceiving and we could have easily have carried on.  We opened the doors and were delighted with what…

Spoon and Paddle Cafe – Taupo

Spoon and Paddle cafe – https://www.facebook.com/spoonandpaddle/ Reviewed by FiFi, January 2018 The Place: Situated a stones throw from the main street this cafe was quite the find.  When you walked in you were greeted by the waft of fresh food,  coffee and smiling faces.  There was plenty of seating indoors and picnic style tables outdoors in…

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…