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…
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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…
Cafe Iwi
Cafe Iwi https://web.facebook.com/CafeIwi2017/?_rdc=1&_rdr Reviewed by FiFi, July 2016 The Place: What a wonderful little treasure, essentially in the middle of residential area in a converted house. There is an abundance of seating both indoors and outdoors. There are even sofas to relax in. This place has a homely feel and vibe about it that oozes a…
Sweet Vanilla Kitchen – Lower Hutt
Sweet Vanilla Kitchen – https://www.facebook.com/Sweet-Vanilla-Kitchen-114848335285366/ Reviewed by Karen – March 2016 The Place: This quaint cafe won NZ Cafe of the Year 2016. It’s kind of off the beaten track (not on the main road), but very worth weaving your way through the back streets to find. With its varied menu and vast range of counter…
Cafe Reka
Cafe Reka – http://dowse.org.nz/visit/cafe-reka Reviewed by Karen and Fi Fi – November 2015 The Place: Serving everything from burgers to smoothies, Café Reka caters for a broad range of diners wanting to get a caffeine injection, a mountainous gluten-free or vegetarian meal or something simple, yet tasty. There is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, a kids menu and…