My partner and i are very picky when it comes to the quality of food and service when we dine out. Both of us work in the hospo industry and all we wanted was a cafe that had good food for a good price and customer service that made you want to return. It wasnt too much to ask for.... more

My fiance is from Wellington and suggested we go to Maranui for breakfast/brunch the first day we got there - actually insisted would be closer to the mark! She wasn't wrong the place is outstanding.... The first thing that strikes you is the wonderful view over Lyall Bay that the Cafe possess, on a sunny day it is one of... more

Fab location with amazing full sea views of Lyall Bay and Cook Strait. Beach at the door. Gets VERY busy with famliles and can have queues to be seated, not a place for a quiet brunch unless you go off peak. Rustic seaside decor - kitch in fact, lots of colour and quirky objects on walls (inc a swordfish)! Great... more

great brunch more

Good after having a surf!! more

Fantastic view, great staff, and good food, what more could you want. more

Have brunch!!!!! Gets busy......but you can watch the surf more

Great brunch place but get in early as gets very busy more

Great location but always really busy and LOUD more