Coffee house in Hamilton

“The best fancy shaved-ice I’ve ever tasted! I ordered Mango Cheesecake today and it was divine! It really made my day! Thank you for sharing this goodness in Hamilton”

The kitchen at The Cook takes a classic fish‑and‑chips path and lets the food speak. Sweets lean classic and not overly rich. Fish lands crisp with light batter and chips stay tidy. A family‑friendly feel comes through naturally.

“Hidden gem in Gordonton! The staff are amazing, helpful, and friendly, and the food is consistently delicious! What more could you ask for? Although every extra thing I ask for, or add to, is never too much of a request and everyone is happy to help. The coffee is always A++ too!”

“Kudos to the young man at the counter who took the time on a very busy Friday morning to help me get the right oil for my car. You are an asset to your workplace. Exceptional service.”

“Love this place! Excellent food, great service and the best mochacinno coffee in Hamilton. We always try to pop in at every available opportunity. Thumbs up all round.”

“A spontaneous stop on the way to Chartwell & my friend & I were glad we did. A cafe that is airy, clean & spacious..nothing over the top fancy, just simple, comfortable & peaceful. We shared: egg sandwiches, sausage roll & apple strudel. Well..the tastiest egg sandwich in a long time, & had to be the best strudel I've ever had..yum & only slightly heated perfectly. My friend enjoyed her coffee & I changed my mind at last moment from coffee to try an iced chocolate..it was delicious with good amount of chocolate..nice chocolate too. I will be back when on next trip from Whangarei to visit family..for sure. O..I also brought a macadamia toffee n chocolate cookie which I ate on travel home that evening! Yum. Lovely staff! Footnote: I wrote the above over 2 years ago..I still pop here every time I'm in Hamilton..their Ginger crunch is the best..but not to eat straight away-let it come to room temperature soo best to takeaway..I suggest. Haven't had macadamia toffee crunch for ages though..I just remembered about this treat after reading the review I first wrote.”

“The food was lovely here and friendly. Small size cafe and seemed popular. I will happily visit again.”

“The best bake house in T.A. Staff are awesome. Food is beautiful. Best place to eat out.”

“Good coffee and the ham and cheese quiche is tasty. Good for a quick pickup of food.”

“We held our work christmas party here this year and we had an absolutely amazing time. The food was plentiful and very very tasty. The staff were fantastic and looked after us very well. Good selection of drinks too. Highly recommend”

“Have been here before on and off. Have noticed an improvement in staff friendliness and service in past months, as well as the reduced wait times for food and coffee. Today I ordered the special butter chicken for lunch for $15. Was a large portion, and way better than a food court version for same price! Yum! Hope it’s a special again soon.”

Clubhouse Sports Bar runs with a simple, bistro‑style menu and a relaxed pace. Service stays present without fuss. Serve sizes show solid value. Pricing lines up with the offer. Wait times are contain...

“Good food and plenty to choose from”

Jam At Queenwood leans into a breakfast‑and‑brunch approach with tidy execution. There’s room for an easy weekend brunch. Meals reach the pass promptly. The team keeps things friendly and organised.

“Beautiful premises and friendly staff. Delicious bubble tea. Loved the flavored pearls that tasted like toffee, unlike some places that add the pearls only for texture. I had the Dirty Milk Tea with Pearls. The tea itself could have tasted a bit more of tea instead of straight milk, but it made a good drink nonetheless with the pearls. Loved the decor, and the service.”

The kitchen at Alley Cats Cafe takes a classic fish-and-chips path and lets the food speak. Coffee pours are consistent and well textured. Portions suit sharing without losing balance. Service stays present without fuss.

“LOVE this place. When we were still busy moving in - we had lunch and dinner take outs for 3 days straight and with the huge menu and low prices, it rocked!!”

“The service was wonderful. Alex was our server and she was super friendly and genuine. The food was lovely. Very happy. Thanks guys. Made our wedding anniversary special”

“Friendly staff, huge variety, lovely meal, so reasonable. We had the scotch filet delicious and cooked believe it or not the way I liked, medium rare. Beautiful garlic butter. We even had raw fish for entre, what a surprise. So sole so nice. Also had great coffee. We were too full to have our strawberry sponge cake so took it home. But so sure it would be yum. Go try it, they also do roast meals.”

“Chill place with delicious sausage rolls and pies”

Bakehouse Cafe delivers a coffee‑and‑cabinet line‑up that’s straight to the point. Cabinet bakes and slices cover a quick stop. Breakfast plates are tidy and satisfying. Service stays present without fuss.

“Food selection was great, way more options than the other branches.”

“I’ve accomplished something monumental by finishing my first Grande Green Tea Latte. I had to work through slurps and sips and scoops of cream. I pushed as the sugar smashed against my brain. I squashed the internal rebellion of doubt that arose from my teenage anti-consumerist politics. I’m in my 30’s now and it’s a revelation to find joy in something that once made my stomach twist. I’ve come to realize that Starbucks is the cosmic center of a city. It’s the one constant force in a chaotic world. Honestly, learning to love Starbucks is like falling in love with life. There are so many possibilities ahead of me: Caramel Frappuccinos, Peppermint Mochas. The coffee nerd of my early twenties is dead and I’m being reborn as a new man. I want to make new decisions that allow me to experience pure pleasure, again and again and again. The future has never felt this bright.”

“Seafood chowder was so SO good,as were the sweetcorn fritters with bacon avocado Chilli sauce and sour cream BUT there new GF cheesecake was exceptional. We went 4 plants but loaded up with great grub. Will definitely b back”

“I really liked Shailin's attention, she was very kind and helped me a lot. The best!”

“The best service from this store. So incredibly thankful. Our package from online briscoes got damaged and have been passed back and forwards from aramex and nz post. Briscoes is sorting for us and gave us a replacement. Thank you so so much”

“Great pharmacy, always willing to help & always available for expert advice, especially Alfred who is an asset to this pharmacy. I'm extremely grateful for the individual care that Alfred and Robit give. Many thanks ✅.”

“We go to this cafe regularly and love the food. The staff are great and it's always busy. Fabulous atmosphere, the menu has something for everyone. Tasty and delicious! We'll be back. New menu is outstanding!! ❤️”

“Jamaica Blue, Centreplace, Hamilton, has upped its game, since new owners have taken over! My simple order of food (a spinach & feta sausage roll) arrived quickly, hot, & beautifully presented, & with a small salad! Different menu cards, with pictures, lay on the table. Certainly a good experience!”