Ginger Crunch Cafe — Restaurant in Rodney

Previously a wonderful cafe I can only assume it is under new management. Made the mistake of buying filled roll and brownie from the cabinet for takeaway. I can only assume they buy in cabinet items as brownie left horrid burnt taste in the mouth and filled roll had lettuce that had turned to slime as well as soft roll gone crisp in places. Both were thrown in the bin. Items were not cheap so disappointing they think that quality will gain repeat custom. Maybe the veranda of sparrows feasting on food scraps on uncleared tables should have been a warning...especially when such a number of staff were seated in the indoor area apparently on a break. Don't intend going back and nor can I recommend to those friends who visit the area. Expensive and...

This place is lovely and has a great history. It is an old railway station that has been converted into a cafe and two little shops. The food is either off the blackboard menu or from the cabinet. We had some from each. I had the BLAT which was on a lovely thick cheese bread with lots of filling and a tangy chutney. Number two son had the pancakes which looked lovely and fluffy and came with a little pot of maple syrup. Number one son had the Angus burger which looked like it had a piece of steak as the patty. The husband had a chickpea and pumpkin roll which was like a sausage roll only vegetarian. Beautiful flavour. Sorry I don't have any photos but it was all demolished really quickly 😁 coffee...

Today I had brunch with my family. We were highly disappointed with the burger and one of the salads. $25 for a bun and patty with a bit of lettuce and very little garnishes. $25 is a lot for a burger especially by itself could’ve had a side of fries wouldn’t recommend the burger to anyone (McDonalds has better tastier and cheaper burgers). The salad we got didn’t come with the promised garnishes of walnuts etc so we were disappointed with that. Pancakes were good. I don’t think a family meal of 4 with drinks is worth over $110 please lower prices. Place is full with loud noisy kids so if you’d like a peaceful dining experience this is not the place to be. I am being very generous...