Nick's Coffee House — Restaurant in North Island

based on positive google reviews I got a cab here from the airport. Arriving just after they opened I figured the filter coffee would be fresh. It was warm and had a recycled taste. If the filter had been running the aroma would have been in the room. The local supermarket has ready ground coffee way better; this was a really poor catering blend. The cup and saucer showed signs of dishwasher residue. My omelette was OK; loaded with ham cheese and tomato. It came with fried bread toast. Greasy spoon plate and cutlery. I asked for a barista coffee which was made with the same tired ready ground and definitely low temperature water. If you charge for top grade you should deliver top grade. Wellington has some great coffee supply houses. More crockery with tide marks. Coffee had a chicory edge. This place could be a 5 star cafe with some attention to detail, the dishwasher, the coffee brand, the temperature of the espresso machine. My chicory theory later confirmed by my kidneys. This may have been a great spot once. It needs staff training and some equipment maintenance and a good house coffee. The...

Quaint little cafe nestled in amongst the more modern shops and eateries in Kilbirnie. The friendly woman who served me was pleasant and welcoming. I had a nice cheese, tomato, lettuce sandwich for $3.00 which I thought was a great price. Looking at the blackboard menu, I noticed that the meals on offer were reasonable prices too. This cafe looks like it offers food that is very good honest down to earth humble food... with prices to match. Lovely clean cafe, with good food, will definitely come...

This is a timeless classic. Wooden dado you won’t be disappointed by. Great hospitality and even better “classics”. I’m talking the best nostalgic bacon and eggs you remember from your child hood. And don’t get me started on the home made pies. All wrapped in the most beautiful smile at the counter. If you’re having a bad day. This place is like walking into your grandparents in winter and they’ve made you your favourite soup and placed a hot water bottle is...