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Cafe, International, New Zealand
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Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Visited this cafe for brunch. Food very disappointing. My salmon had very odd taste, poached eggs very hard. Unfortunately there were no positives with this brunch.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Poor waitress service, sour looking, no smile, everything seemed a problem. Heard other patrons saying the same. A pity as the cheese scone was delicious as was the coffee. Venue is in a great spot. Friendliness costs nothing.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed June 9, 2023

We had patronised this place before and found it good. However, this time we ordered coffees, which were good but both the scones and especially the carrot cake were very poor. We watched the waitress cut off the outside of the already cut cake. My...wife said I should say no thanks because it was obviously dried out. I thought I would take a chance it would be OK. Well, it was not. It was stale and dry and the topping tasted rancid. So the bulk of an $8.50 slice was left on the plate. My friends thought their scone was not fresh or tasty. Lost another four customers, unfortunately.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed June 4, 2023

This is our neighborhood cafe. Always serve good food and the waiting staff are friendly. They change their menu often or depends on season. Good selection of cakes and the wine lists is generally good. The atmosphere/ ambience are relax.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed May 2, 2023

Very disappointing, food was very dry and over cooked, not enjoyable at all. This was the worst dinner out we have ever had. Also when someone is not happy with more than one badly cooked meal, you should not make them pay full price. Would...not recommend and will not be back.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed January 12, 2023

The menu looks amazing, but the food served was seriously underwhelming and overpriced for the quality served. Steak was delivered 'well done', when 'medium' was requested. When it was sent back, it came back to the table with mashed potato so hot it was unbelievable...- obviously microwaved. Honestly, my kids could have cooked better. No discount given for the inconvenience of one of our party sitting there waiting whilst everyone else was eating. Wouldn't come here again.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed January 8, 2023

Have Had many meals at this Cafe. The last couple of times we have visited it was not so good. The meal was cold mentioned it but they reply was sorry about that. They need a new menu they have had the current one for...a very long time.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed January 6, 2023

Take the Auckland Hop-On_Hop-Off bus to Bastion Point and walk down the hill to Mission Bay cafe for a great breakfast and to soak up the casual, beachy vibe.

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed October 1, 2022 via mobile

Just wanted some take out coffees. We were told it would be a 10 minute wait and as we weren’t in a rush we waited. The coffee was great and the food looked delicious!

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed July 11, 2022

We were a party of four in for lunch. We were served by a waitress not wearing a mandatory face mask. We asked her about this and she did not respond nor take any remedial action. We placed our order then noticed no other staff...members were wearing face masks. In retrospect we should have walked out at that stage even though we had placed our orders. Drinks had arrived and one member was reluctant for us to leave at that stage. If management thinks so little about the safety of their customers, and their staff, what other health regulations do they choose not to abide by? We will certainly not be back as we did not feel safe there with waiting staff leaning over tables, where people were not masked, then coming to our table. A great chance to create a super spreader event. Totally unacceptable especially with the health regulations clearly stating staff in contact with customers at hospitality venues are to wear masks. Keep safe and keep away!More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed April 15, 2022 via mobile

Food (bacon, eggs, toast, rosti) was cold, even the toast wasnt toasted properly. It had clearly been sitting there for a while before being delivered to us. They didnt seem to know how to handle the situation when we told them the problem but blamed...a system problem. Not sure what part of the system oversees toasting bread properly? The coffee was the only decent part. We left without paying.More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed February 5, 2022 via mobile

Under the drinks menu in the smoothie section is a berry smoothie. The “smoothie” given was berry juice from a bottle. Disappointing.

Date of visit: February 2022
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Reviewed January 2, 2022

Came here for breakfast Sat outside under a shady umbrella Good service....could have been a bit friendlier Breakfast itself was excellent Tea was nice and strong only gripe was that it was too expensive for what it was + a sur charge but would still...go backMore

Date of visit: January 2022
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Reviewed June 17, 2021 via mobile

Been here multiple times, always a favourite in mission bay, beautifully made hot food AND amazing cakes. Perfect for brunch or lunch. Always friendly and good service.

Date of visit: April 2021
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Reviewed June 15, 2021

Lovely setting by the sea but below average and boring food. The hoki smelled, which is not a good sign for supposedly fresh fish. Chips were a bit soggy and the salad came straight from a supermarket bag. Had to ask the waitress to remove...our plates at least 10 minutes after we had both finished eating.More

Date of visit: June 2021
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Yes there’s lots of free parking in the area and if it’s a really busy day then there is paid parking behind off a small driveway on Patterson Ave - the cafe will refund your parking cost - so still free 😊
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Yes, Mission Bay Cafe offers takeout services.

Mission Bay Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4