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“Fabulous brunch”

Hygge at Clifton Bay
Ranked #1 of 1 Quick Bites in Te Awanga
Price range: $6 - $35
Cuisines: Bar, Cafe
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Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast, Reservations
Description: Hyyge. A cafe where the special things in life happen. Take in the seaside atmosphere from the Wool Shed styled Cafe. Be welcome and feel at home. Warm by the fire in Winter and Cooled under the Olive Trees in Summer. A venue where everything can happen. Book a Function; weddings, Birthdays, Get Togethers, work and business gatherings , presentations. Enjoy delicious food for breakfast and lunch or for dinner if you have a group you wish to organise. Take in Music (every Sunday in the Summer, every 2-3 weeks in the winter. Winter and Summer FAWC where special food is made just for you Or just come along and relax in a place that you are safe, cosy, cared for and home. Just take your time and Enjoy
Reviewed 31 December 2023 via mobile

Really nice brunch spot on the way to Kidnappers Bay. Was v busy when we visited but service was quick and efficient and the food was delicious (loved the chorizo hash!)

Date of visit: December 2023
Thank Gate15
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Kerry Brannigan, Owner at Hygge at Clifton Bay, responded to this reviewResponded 2 January 2024

Many thanks. Welcome to a sunny glorious day in Hawkes Bay. Enjoy summer this side of the world.

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Reviewed 23 September 2023 via mobile

Lovely lunch here - I had the mist deliciously flavoursome beef cheek risotto with a lovely glass of Clearview Blush. Perfect. Busy and quite full but not noisy, and surprisingly fast service. Beautiful outlook.

Date of visit: September 2023
Thank Eleanore M
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Kerry Brannigan, Owner at Hygge at Clifton Bay, responded to this reviewResponded 11 November 2023

Thanks for your thoughts. We get many walk in guests which makes a very busy environment. The chefs do a marvellous job as do all our wait staff. Marvellous you got to enjoy one of our dishes in a beautiful place.

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Reviewed 27 August 2023 via mobile

Been here a few times but there seems to be new management and the service and food was great. Excellent coffee. All the staff are very pleasant, there is a great selection on the menu of food and drinks. They seem to have catered for everyone’s needs. It was fairly busy when we arrived (about 12 noon) but we found the service quick and efficient. It may even pay to book ahead. You can sit inside or out, lovely sea view and doggy friendly.
Will go back again just to sample the delicious looking desserts/cakes in the cabinet.
Take a look around the shelves at all the lovely things for sale as well. Ideal if you need to grab that last minute gift or card.

Date of visit: August 2023
Thank Bonnie936
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Kerry Brannigan, Owner at Hygge at Clifton Bay, responded to this reviewResponded 10 November 2023

Apologies this late response. So pleased you got to share Hygge and enjoy the food and service our lovely staff provide. The kitchen do a marvellous job in presenting a delicious range of kitchen and cabinet food to suit all desires.

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Reviewed 5 July 2023

We did a group wine tasting here. Every wine was described as easy to drink. None of the wines were particularly special.

Date of visit: May 2023
Thank LennyLH
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Kerry Brannigan, Owner at Hygge at Clifton Bay, responded to this reviewResponded 6 July 2023

Dear Tabatha1998,

Thank you for spending some of your precious time sharing your review about your experience at our Restaurant. We are sorry to hear that our wine tasting didn't meet your expectations.

We are certainly looking forward to welcoming you back to our restaurant.

Warm regards,

Arber Hysko
General Manager

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Reviewed 24 June 2023 via mobile

We drove out to Hygge on a cold, rainy Saturday, the fire was blazing, providing warm and a wonderful cozy feeling. Adding to this was a serving of Thai Pumpkin soup.
Service was impeccable, food and coffee faultless and Hygge present.

Date of visit: June 2023
Thank MandyJKim
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Kerry Brannigan, Owner at Hygge at Clifton Bay, responded to this reviewResponded 29 June 2023

Dear MandyJKim,

Thank you for spending some of your precious time sharing your review about your experience at our Restaurant. It gives us great satisfaction and also is a great pleasure to learn that you enjoyed the special of the week Thai Pumpkin Soup and service delivered by our team.

We are certainly looking forward to welcoming you back to our restaurant.

Warm regards,

Arber Hysko
General Manager

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