Maina Cafe
2 Havelock Road, Havelock North 4130
Rating: 4.5 ★ (950 ratings)
Details
Maina Cafe offers a delightful and authentic experience in the heart of Havelock North, operating as a welcoming family-run cafe and bistro. This charming establishment, described as a cute, retro Kiwi-style cafe, is celebrated for its focus on simplicity and genuine smiles, creating a relaxed and inviting atmosphere for all who visit. Patrons appreciate the classy decor and unpretentious vibes, with a distinctive nod to local history featuring Maina's face adorning a wall. There is ample seating available, both indoors and in a spacious outdoor area, contributing to its character as a vibrant meeting house for excellent food, coffee, and people.
The cuisine style at Maina Cafe centres around fresh, delicious, and authentic cafe fare, ideal for breakfast and lunch. The counter consistently boasts a tempting array of baked goodness, while the kitchen team skillfully prepares daily dishes using fresh, local, and available ingredients. Popular choices include their Eggs Benedict, Fish Tacos, and a highly recommended Pork Belly Salad. For coffee connoisseurs, Maina serves its own special blend of Hawthorne Coffee, prepared with care through a La Marzocco machine.
Maina Cafe caters wonderfully to a diverse clientele, serving as a genuine hub for both locals and visitors alike. It provides an excellent setting for casual gatherings, a relaxed "chit chat" with friends, or a satisfying family meal, ensuring even teenagers leave feeling full. The cafe is also accommodating of various dietary needs, with gluten-free options available. Furthermore, for those seeking a unique venue, Maina offers the flexibility of hosting private functions during the evening.
Location
Opening Hours
Monday: 6:45 AM – 2:00 PM | Tuesday: 6:45 AM – 2:00 PM | Wednesday: 6:45 AM – 2:00 PM | Thursday: 6:45 AM – 2:00 PM | Friday: 6:45 AM – 2:00 PM | Saturday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Sunday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Contact
+64 6 877 1714 | http://www.maina.co.nz/
Comments
Lovely staff who fit our table of 5 in without any troubles.
Portions are great and even my 3 teens left full.
We did get delivered someone else's meal but was quickly rectified.
Would recommend
Me and my husband travelled from Christchurch to Havelock North to visit our friends. Love the city and the vibe. So lunch time we were looking at places to eat, and we walked by this place. Looks cute and fancy and because we were in a holiday mood, we know we want to splurge.
We walked in to look at the menu, and we saw theres “soup of the day” (because it was raining and cold, soup sounds perfect!). My friend is vegetarian and love tomato soup but we have no idea whats the soup of the day is. No signage around, so of course we wanting to know. My poor husband was waiting for his turn to ask the staff, but before he can ask anything one of the young staff told us “GO AND SIT OVER THERE” (pointing to the sitting area), but my hubby said “oh yeah we just want to know whats the soup of the day is before we decide”, proceed to roll her eyes “Okay after I serve this people first”.
So I’m like… cool.. lets nope ourselves outta here… bad customer service.. not friendly at all.. I don’t understand the high reviews, but when I filtered down to low stars reviews, apparently things have not change since 8 years ago? Good on you for showing how Havelock North people behave with your “LOVE” signage everywhere in town👏🏻👏🏻