EBB-KITCHEN — Restaurant in South Island

We were fortunate to stay at EBB, unique in its own architectural style and location. More on the hotel another time. Staying at Ebb, was a deliberate decision based on the hotel reviews and mention of the breakfast. Ebb Kitchen was a nice space, a glass box mirroring reception on the other side, the menu was satisfying. But what really makes a place is its people and Cam was no exception. The rest of the team attentive enough but Cam took not only our order from day one and refined what we liked over the next three days. If you ‘re a guest, it’s a given, but if you’re a tourist sticking to the Main Street (George Street) you’ll be welcomed and served a dish to remember. Get your steps up and walk one street over (it’s flat) and meet Jack’s Team (owner) for Breakfast/Brunch or Lunch. Barista’s here...

While staying at the hotel, I decided to have a coffee and snack after check out. Unfortunately the service was bad. When I entered and said good morning to all, no one cared, no answer. The counter with snacks and cakes has no descriptions. How do I know what is what? My flat white was unfortunately just ok. Seeing some other reviews and pictures, there seem to be different baristas with different skills, so getting a good coffee depends who is working. 3 main things require improvement: attitude towards guests hygiene (please wash your hands after blowing your nose, you cannot get straight back to work at the coffee machine) cleanness (the bathroom was dirty and disgusting at 10:00 in...

Ebb cafe is a truly wonderful yet unconventional cafe. It tries to differentiate itself from other cafes by providing a menu with dishes consisting of a taste pallet that is truly out of the ordinary. It experiments with a variety of ingredients and combinations that sure will pull you out of your comfort zone. This cafe is a treat for the all the foodies who love to experiment and try something different while catering to everyone at the same time by providing dishes we all know and love. The exceptional service and friendly staff in combination with a warm, inviting and modern atmosphere truly makes this...