Rendezvous Restaurant – Palmerston North

Rendezvous Restaurant – http://www.rendezvous.kiwi.nz/ Reviewed by Karen – March 2015 The Place: When you dine here you can check out the beautiful views of the Manawatu ranges.  There is loads of seating inside or you can dine outside as well. You can pop in for a quick coffee and cake, or there is a separate kid’s…

Robert Harris – Palmerston North

Robert Harris – http://www.robertharris.co.nz/ Reviewed by Karen – February 2015 The Place: There is plenty of seating inside this cafe.  This cafe looks modern and clean.  There is nothing memorable about this cafe. The Service: The service was speedy. The presentation: The presentation was very average.  There was a tiny sprig of parsley on top of…

Bella’s Cafe

Bella’s Cafe – http://www.bellas.co.nz/ Reviewed by Karen – December 2014 The Place: The coffee was pretty good because I ordered a second round!  The place was clean and not too busy or loud.  Sitting at the window seat provided a view of the square and the happenings of Palmerston North.  The menu here is vast. You…

Marbeck’s Cafe – Palmerston North

Marbeck’s Cafe – http://restaurants.nzherald.co.nz/restaurant/marbecks-cafe-palmerston-north-palmerston-north-central Reviewed by Karen – November 2014 The Place: This place downsized a few years ago and shares its space with another retailer.  They do have quite a variety of food to chose from including our beloved Bene. You can get salad options, Risottos, counter food such as Paninis or muffins, or for…

Cafe Royale

Cafe Royale – http://www.caferoyale.co.nz/ Reviewed by Karen – October 2014 The Place: There is live music, craft beers and most of their food is carefully sourced from around the Palmerston North area.  There are open mic nights, Jazz nights, Mine Craft, Southern BBQ nights, you name it and this place caters for it!  They even have a…