The best brunch-spot in Whangarei. It shares a carpark with the Quarry Gardens (a retired stone quarry, turned into a tropical garden by a team of volunteers – well worth a visit) so if the café is super-busy, go for a walk and wait for it to quieten down. Very busy mid-morning on the weekends, but don't let that put you off!
Food is consistently good, ingredients are always fresh, everything is made with love. Keep an eye out for the brunch specials.
W: If the weather's nice, sit outside on the covered deck.
M: My go-to brunch option is the Vege Quail, a generous (and delicious) cooked breakfast.