The Larder – Miramar, Wellington

The Larder – https://www.facebook.com/thelardernz/ or  https://www.thelarder.co.nz/ Reviewed by FiFi, August 2016 The Place: They have organic, free-range, vegetarian, and gluten-free options where there is an abundance of tables inside and some outside.  There was plenty of fine food in the cabinet or an amazing menu that describes the decadent menu options ion detail.  This is not…

Matterhorn – Te Aro, Wellington

Matterhorn – http://matterhorn.co.nz/ Reviewed by FiFi, July 2016 The Place: Situated in the iconic Cuba Street the Matterhorn was first established as a Swiss coffee house way back in 1963.  It has since transformed itself into one of Wellingtons famous entertainment, eating and watering spot.   To get to it (and frankly its easy to miss…

Karori Park Cafe – Karori, Wellington

Karori park cafe – https://www.facebook.com/karoriparkcafe/ Reviewed by FiFi, June 2016 The Place: This place is very much a ‘club rooms’ converted into a cafe.  It’s got a friendly atmosphere and feels like its the ‘hub’ of the grounds, but it’s not your ‘typical’ cafe.   There is ample seating inside and outside.  This cafe overlooks a sports…

Karaka Cafe – Wellington CBD

Karaka Cafe – http://www.karakacafe.com/ Reviewed by Karen, June 2016 The Place: Nothing beats Wellington on a good day and this cafe is ideally suited to be able to enjoy Wellington on one such good day with friends over a long weekend.  Blue sky, sunny winters day with good food, and it was good food.  A bilingual…

Saddleback Cafe – Ohariu Valley, Wellington

Saddleback Cafe – http://www.saddlebackcafe.co.nz/page/home.aspx Reviewed by Fi Fi – February 2016 The Place: Nestled in the country this cafe is the epitome of country dining bliss.  There are vegetarian and gluten free options as well as a kids menu.  There is a huge variety of food from your usual brunch options to salads, fresh fish, burgers,…