Robin R.'s
Best Family Friendly Pubs
- 17These guys do the most amazing smoked salmon bagel! After having lunch there with friends I will definitely be back! The food was delicious and freshly prepared and the coffee is lovely. They also have a great range of NZ craft beers to choose from!
- 22Marquis of NormanbyCartertonIf you want to stick it out the whole world cup this is the place! Big screen, food, beer and even accommodation if you need to rest between games! As well as lots of like minded people who will also be chearing on the All Blacks.
- 33Cafe MirabelleCartertonIf you want the best pastries in the Wairarapa, this is it! Everything is made by them on premises so you know you are getting really fresh food! A great place to stop off for a coffee and a treat on your way through Carterton!
- 44The White Swan Hotel LtdGreytownOne of the most iconic hotels and restaurants in the Wairarapa, you can't miss this beautiful building when you are passing through Greytown! All of their food from pizzas, soups and mains smell and look amazing! I can't wait to eat their again.
- 51Riversdale Beach Golf Club IncMastertonWhen we come to Riversdale in the Christmas holidays our golf playing family members go and play a round of golf then we meet them in the clubhouse for a drink and a meal. They tell me it's a great course and I can vouch for the yummy food they serve!
Robin R.'s
Family Friendly Pubs
- 15Rose And Crown Olde English PubPalmerston North CentralThe fish and chips at the Rose and Crown are my Father In Laws favorite! They are always crunchy and fried perfectly using the freshest fish! It’s a great spot to have a drink from their great range of beers on tap and great craft beers along with an excellent wine list
- 21Ashhurst Inn Bar & RestaurantAshhurstIf you want a quite drink and meal and are heading to or through Ashhurst head to the Ashhurst Inn. A great spot to stop and stretch your legs or have lunch after going to the Ashhurst Domain their menu is full of classic tasty food. Yummy fresh salads, delicious nachos and classic crumbed fish and chips! Very accommodating to kids with kids menu options available.
- 31AqabaPalmerston North CentralCozy up by the fire and enjoy the friendly atmosphere, helpful staff and great food! In the winter months enjoy one of their satisfying soups or a yummy seafood chowder with crunchy garlic bread! They make a great hot chocolate too! A great spot for a quite lunch with friends and accomidating to children as well!
- 41Breakers Cafe and Bar Palmerston NorthPalmerston North CentralIf you want a salad and the other members of the family want a burger and chips Breakers do both to keep everyone happy! When my family go I always get the warm chicken and bacon salad and my husband gets the monster burger! Yummy afordable food and there is something to please everyone on the menu!
- 53Rendezvous Restaurant & BarAokautereTake a short Sunday drive to the boutique Summerhill shopping center and have a delightful brunch at Rendezvous, it is a real hidden gem! Sit in their beautiful restaurant, talk with friends and sip on great coffee while you devour their yummy offerings. Their menu is full of great options from savory pancakes, french toast or a panini with your choice of fillings. My first visit to Rendezvous will not be my last!
Robin R.'s
Best Fries
- 11Fishspot - WoodvilleWoodvilleThis is our local. The fish is the freshest, cooked perfectly and really the only place to go for a great piece of fish in Woodville! The staff are always friendly and helpful, the food is yummy and all the meals get served in cardboard plates so they are perfect for taking to a picnic at the park!
- 25Bridge CafePahiatuaThe Bridge Cafe located just after the Manawatu Gorge is locally famous for their picturesque views and yummy food! A great place for a winter lunch or for pizza night on a Friday evening. Made fresh in their handmade clay oven a cheesy pizza with secret recipe sauce is the ultimate comfort food on a cold Manawatu evening!
- 32Cafe 88WoodvilleThis little cafe has a great garden dining room filled with citrus trees, which is amazing in the summertime. They make a great eggs benedict and have a great selection of herbal teas. This is a great coffee spot if you are passing through woodville, the locals love it too!
- 42Black Stump Cafe & BarDannevirkeWe have visited the Black Stump many times while passing through Pahiatua, the atmosphere is lovely and the staff are friendly. The prices are very good for the quality of food you receive! My favorite dish is the Israeli couscous salad which is packed with fresh vegetables with a yummy balsamic vinaigrette and topped with parmesan!
- 51Food For ThoughtMastertonThe food here is delicious, homemade and wholesome! Their quiches are filled with great veggies and so yummy!
Robin R.'s
Best Fries Ever!
- 11Annie's TakeawaysPalmerston North CentralWhenever we are in Palmerston North this is our go to fish and chip shop. The chips are always nice and crunchy (no one likes a soggy chip!) Their fish burger especially is delicious and you can tell their fish is super fresh!
- 25Rose And Crown Olde English PubPalmerston North CentralThe fish and chips at the Rose and Crown are my Father In Laws favorite! They are always crunchy and fried perfectly using the freshest fish! It’s a great spot to have a drink from their great range of beers on tap and great craft beers along with an excellent wine list
- 32Cafe ExpressPalmerston North CentralCafe Express has the best eggs benedict in town! Fast friendly service every time with great coffee. I love the relaxed atmosphere and the outdoor dining. Overlooking the square and the duck pond its a great spot for a relaxed brunch in the weekends!
- 49Cafe CubaPalmerston North CentralThere is only one dessert you need to try when you visit Cafe Cuba and that is their famous Chocolate Silk Cake. It's so delectable that it's hard to stop at just one slice. Plus, I love the fact that you can pick up dessert-on-the-run here and indulge at home.
- 54Cafe JackoPalmerston North CentralEggs Benedict is my favorite breakfast, I would say I am somewhat of a connoisseur on the subject! Cafe Jacko does it right, the eggs are always fresh and delicious and their hollandaise sauce is one of the best I've had! The coffee was great and they made an impressive looking fluffy for my daughter which she was beyond excited about!
Robin R.'s
I Scream For Ice Cream
- 11Fruitful Woodville Ice CreamWoodvilleThis will be the first summer the real fruit ice cream will be open and even in winter there are people lining up for ice cream! The same family who own the fruit shop next door have opened a little ice cream and coffee shop so you know it really is fresh fruit! So delicious and great value for money definately a must visit!
- 22Fridgies Fruit BowlMastertonWhat could be better for you than fresh fruit! It's all fresh, yummy and so cheap! Treat yourself with one of their fresh fruit icecreams while you're there too!
- 31Tinkerbell DairyDannevirkeThese guys are famous for their traditional scoop icecreams which are so hard to find now! You will find a ton of locals there on hot days and they have all the best flavours! I love hokey pokey and my husband always get goody gum drop!
- 44Wee Red BarnOpakiWe stopped past here last week and tried their ice cream for the first time. It was amazing! Rich, smooth and packed with fresh fruit, it tasted like you made it at home! We will definately be stopping for ice cream again on the way to the beach!
- 53Pinehaven OrchardsGreytownIt's probably the best idea ever to have icecream for sale in a fruit shop! They use real fruit so they taste amazing, I love the berry one and sometimes when we are passing through on the way to the beach we will grab one! Just what you need in the summertime!
Robin R.'s
The Best Ice Cream and Gelato
- 11Wendy's Supa Sundaes Palmerston NorthPalmerston North CentralI can barely walk past this bright pink ice cream shop without my daughter asking me to stop! All of their ice cream is delicious and I especially love the classic single scoop in a cone! They always have great specials on which makes a treat even better when it's great value for money!
- 21Naughty But NicePalmerston North CentralThis was my guilty pleasure when I was pregnant! They have great ice cream flavours and everything is affordable! If you need a little bit or a lot of ice cream they can make it perfectly with all the toppings. A great place to grab a cheap dessert before heading upstairs to the cinema!
- 31ChokolatoPalmerston North CentralWhen Chokolato first opened in the Downtown Mall a few years ago I was intrigued! On my first visit I was met with freezers filled with many different flavours of gelato which is an Italian dessert. It’s light, creamy and satisfying. I especially love the fruit flavours but the classic chocolate is also amazing! Gelato is also dairy free!
- 41Majestic Square Ice Cream Shop & DairyWanganui CentralA must stop for ice cream in Wanganui! All of your classic favorites, my husband can not go past a goody gumdrop double scoop with a chocolate dip! Great value for money and the staff know how to make a decent scoop!