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“Wonderful food served in a beautiful setting”

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: Local cuisine, Child-friendly
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 3 weeks ago

Wonderful place for an informal lunch. Location, overlooking the ocean, was excellent and a lovely manor. Food and drinks both of a high standard.we had almost relaxing time. Will go again when next in that area.

Date of visit: September 2024
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Reviewed 27 July 2024

I have eaten a lot of meals around the world, the Chorizo and prawn pasta was absolutely outstanding, it will always stand out with me as totally memorable, brilliant!!

Date of visit: July 2024
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Thank Alvin W
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Reviewed 1 June 2024

A fantastic spot. Beautiful scenery, friendly and welcoming staff and tasty food. Quick service too. You won’t be disappointed

Date of visit: June 2024
Thank Liz G
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Reviewed 24 April 2024

We were shouted out for brunch, but my partner really expressed his desire for undercooked poached eggs which he had ordered and they came out overdone. He did not send them back. I ordered scrambled eggs and they were also over cooked. Not to mention the fact that the ciabatta bread was toasted but not buttered and very dry. A drizzle of I think oil was around our plate. Very disappointing and over priced. I could have cooked a better meal at home for a fraction of the price and more palatable. For $14 it was a total rip off

Date of visit: April 2024
1  Thank Heather C
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Kerry Brannigan, Owner at Hygge at Clifton Bay, responded to this reviewResponded 25 April 2024

A huge shame your requests were not met. We cater for many preferences and pride ourselves on guest experience and delivery.
Our bread (of which there is a choice of 4) is always unbuttered as many prefer it without. Butter is available if desired. It is also always toasted for eggs on toast.
We are always open to approach and will do whatever we can to give our guests that which they desire. All critique motivates us to look at what we do now and in the future.

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Reviewed 14 April 2024

We go there at least once a year. this year (April 2024) the food was very disappointing. Beef cheek risotto: How can you serve a risotto after 10 minutes? it takes 20 min to cook... It was overcooked and ridiculously sweet. Pulled pork Hamburger: good french fries, Pulled pork too sweet! It was just bread and meat, nothing else (some over sweet sauce and a gherkin in the mix but not distinguishable)

Did you change your chef from last year?
Too expensive for the quality.
It took ages to clear the table. Nobody asked if we wanted dessert.
The place is still spectacular. Great atmosphere.

Date of visit: April 2024
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Kerry Brannigan, Owner at Hygge at Clifton Bay, responded to this reviewResponded 25 April 2024

It is not often we get berated for fast service. All our dishes and the equipment we use to create them are designed for fast service. A lot of preparation goes into preparing meals so they are readily available on the day. The beef cheek alone is a 3 day process with inducing flavour and slow cooking prior to plate preparation. We have nothing on the menu that takes 20 minutes to prepare on the day
It is regretful you found a dish too sweet for your taste. We Test every dish with our guests before we finalise it and this dish has been popular throughout summer with local and travelling guests.
Much as we would love to know , we are unable to provide flavours that every individual likes.
The Pulled Pork Burger likewise.Along with gherkins, there is mixed slaw, BBQ sauce, aioli and Brioche Buns.
If a dish is not to you satisfaction or desire, we readily provide a refund. It is not in our makeup to provide other than delicious healthy, ethical and locally sourced food. We would love to look after you. If you wish to make contact we will refund you or if you wish to sample other dishes we do will also provide these on the house.
All the bestc

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