Umu Cafe – Coromandel Town

Umu Cafe – https://m.facebook.com/umucafe/#_=_ Reviewed by FiFi, January 2018 The Place: There is plenty of seating inside and outside.  The walls are lined with Maori art for sale which added some appeal to the cafe.  There is a kids menu, cabinet food and plenty of breakfast options to choose from.  Breakfast only has a 2.5 hour…

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…

Cafe Figg

Cafe Figg – https://www.facebook.com/CafeFigg/ Reviewed by Karen and FiFi, September 2017 The Place: This place is hip and has a real trendy vibe right in the heart of Petone’s shopping area.  Its compact but nonetheless there is a lot of indoor and outdoor seating.  The cabinet food looks and smells tempting and there is a huge…

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…