Pork tacos were solid, decent size too. Chips came out fresh and salty, good for dipping. Mango smoothie was a bit off though, kinda weird texture, not what I expected. Still, the flavors worked and it hit the spot after being out in the sun. Fine spot if you&#39;re nearby and want something quick.

Came here with 12 of us on a Saturday. Food all landed at once, hot and decent sized. Staff kept it together despite the rush. We waited a bit for a table but that&#39;s expected. Solid spot for a group feed.

Been coming here for a while now, and the riverside spot still gets me every time. Sat outside last weekend, just watching the park across the road. Scones were fresh, buttery, exactly how they always are. Coffee was decent too. Place gets a bit busy around midday, but that&#39;s fine. Consistent, that&#39;s why I keep coming back.

Right on the sand, can&#39;t beat the view. Coffee was solid. Service was hit or miss though&mdash;one guy was great, the other looked like he&#39;d rather be anywhere else.

Big group of 11 for a birthday and they handled it well. Long table set up, drinks came fast, even let us bring our own cake. Soup portion was huge. Solid spot.

Been coming here most Mondays for a while now. Worked through a good chunk of the menu and honestly it&#39;s all been pretty solid. Nothing fancy but it hits the spot when you just want a decent feed without thinking too hard. Place gets busy around 7 though, so we try to grab a table a bit earlier.

Came for the vibe, ended up loving the ceviche. Proper fresh, light, not overdressed. Garden area&rsquo;s got a good mix of seating &mdash; grabbed a high table but the floor cushions looked tempting too. Place was busier than I expected for a Tuesday, but service kept up fine. Would go back just for that dish.

Cozy spot with those lovely hills right outside. Easy stop for a bite while taking in the Hobbiton scenery. Service was friendly and we never felt rushed, which I appreciated. Just a heads up, it does get busy around midday, so you might wait a few extra minutes for your order. But the relaxed pace made it worth it for me.

The bacon butty was solid&mdash;good value and pretty tasty. Lemon cake was light and fresh as well. Seating felt a bit cramped though.

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