Best brunch in our area

and vegan breakfasts.

‘‘Fresh, good presentation and beautiful coffee,’’ she says.

Third placed cafe

in Warkworth is praised by local Dianna Kumarich for its ‘‘great range’’.

‘‘They cater for different tastes such as salmon, mushroom, [and] also have gluten free options for meals,’’ she says.

‘‘Bonus handmade chocolate shop built into cafe. Worth a visit on your own or with friends.’’

Fourth place goes to in Orewa, followed by

in Warkworth. Tied for sixth place are

in Orewa, in

Brown Cottage

Parsley Pot Cafe

Catz Chocolate

Cafe Q Walnut The

Alley

meeting at the Hibiscus Coast RSA, Viponds Rd, 11am. Open to all guys with varied interests, skills or hobbies who would like to meet on a regular basis to share in the formation of the Men’s Shed in Orewa/Silverdale. Coffee/Tea and jam scone $5. Contact Gordon on 09 973 2779.

DD’s Cafe

Warkworth and

Waitoki.

Jennifer Cartwright from Orewa appreciates Alley Catz for its gluten and dairy free options, and enjoys a walk along Orewa Beach afterwards.

Charlotte Bradburn from Dairy Flat says DD’s Cafe is a beautiful country cafe with ‘‘wonderful homemade food’’.

‘‘Generous portion for their eggs bene,’’ she says. in

Red Beach Surf Club Cafe

made a small splash with 2.6 per cent of votes, while

Omaha and Matakana were nominated but received no votes.

Ginja Cafe Plume Cafe

the Warkworth area WWII at the Old Masonic Hall, 3 Baxter Street, 11am12.30pm. Phone Lisa 09 427 3920 for more.

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