Lovely to sit right in front of the water, service was efficient and food came out quite quickly, wine local beer and bubbly rose were lovely. Could not eat it all seafood chowder and Nasi Goreng, they kindly put it in a takeaway container for...usMore

Would not accept my govt legal Excemption for not wearing so our group went and found some where more sensibly user friendly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I never experienced this before! I approached the coffee shop with the intention of getting takeaway coffees. There was a large aisle board outside announcing great coffee & food. All large windows & doors were open. When I entered & ordered our takeaway coffees, a...young woman rudely told me there is no coffee & they are closed. Accepting this, I asked her about using their toilet. She responded with a sour face that they have no public toilets. Pointing out that I wanted to order coffees, but there were none & the cafe suddenly was closed, despite everything being wide open & advertised as such, I stated I would have been a customer. She was very rude again but told me were the toilets were. Afterwards, when I expressed my upset with her behaviours & attitude she started to argue with me ... until I left thourougly upset! It seems like a minor incidence but those 15 minutes or so soured the rest of my otherwise lovely afternoon in Russell. It would be great if her manager would have a talk with her about customer service & treatment ... She was a local (she told me), in her 20s & Maori. Kia Ora & nga mihi (from Whangarei) Not a good presentation to potential Kiwi travelers & international tourists!More

Fantastic selection of food including cabinet food options . Great coffee and right by the water in the village for a peaceful and pleasant dining experience

We've had an awesome Kai here today. Kids menu was great and my wife and I are from the specials board. The coffee was nice and I really enjoyed my cup of tea and the slices were to die for! Thank you

Consistently good coffee. Had hot chips with aioli best I I have had for sometime., ( although the menu is far more extensive) Scrumptious looking cabinet food, including scones and muffins. friendly staff, beautiful decor, fantastic views

Visited for lunch. Great food - lots of home made food in cabinet plus yummy menu. Great coffee, friendly staff. Cafe across the road from water.