Dragonfruit Café — Restaurant in North Island

We're usually in too much of a hurry when we visit Whangarei to take time out in a cafe but yesterday the conditions were right and we ducked in for a light lunch. We both loved this small, friendly cafe and especially the super-strong coffee. The oat milk latte was superb. We didn't have time to order one of their main meals (another time...) but chose from the cabinet: a taco wrap and a veg muffin. Each of these came with accompanying sauces and my wife commented on how usually 'vegetable muffins' means the tiniest sliver of vegetable matter amongst all the gluten, but at the Dragonfruit Cafe it was packed full of veg and very filling. My taco wrap was in two pieces and also very filling. I'm not a big fan of "fake" meat (in this case a kind of vegan mince) and I much prefer beans but it was tasty enough to meet requirements and kept me going all afternoon. I prefer a little more "zing" to my food and perhaps there could have been some lemon seasoning or a bit of spice, but perhaps my tastebuds were just having an off day. Regardless, highly recommended and I'm looking forward to trying some of the...

Will highly recommend this cafe. Amazingly delicious Vanilla latte, hot chocolate, choc chip cookies, and cheesecakes! All gluten free, dairy free, vegan food, all healthy yet delicious with various choices, served by friendly staff/owner. Very good location in the city and nice place to hang out with beautiful art all around. Carpark just outside the cafe. Do not miss this place if you're around! They sell organic avocados, bananas, and some plants as well.

Recommended menu: vanilla latte, caramel latte, flat white, shortcake, and every kind of cheesecake they...

My wife and I eat here at least once a week. It is our "go to" place in Town. Staff treat us like family and all the food we have tried is wonderful quality, exceedingly delicious, and excellent value for money. My friend is a coffee expert and rates this Cafe as making the best coffee in Town. I am certainly always very pleased with my long black - with a variety of organic coffee beans to choose from. My only problem when visiting, is trying to limit my spending - as all the cakes and muffins are...