Thursday 16 May 2013

Review: Espresso Garden Cafe (Rangiora, NZ)



Situated inside the building that houses Mitre10 Mega on the southern edge of Rangiora.


Atmosphere:

The cafe is small, with a handful of outdoor tables.  It is generally a quiet and peaceful place.  A nice place to have a mid-morning latte and a bite to eat.  

Because of it's location inside Mitre10, the cafe is a less obvious choice when seeking a cafe to travel to.  Instead it's more likely to be a place you visit when shopping in Mitre10.  The immediate area has no other choices of cafe.

The outdoor tables are a bit tired looking and occasionally rickety.  Pick a warm day to sit outside.

As seems to be the norm these days, local artworks can be found on the walls. 

Music is subtle and well chosen.  If you're lucky you might hear one of the senior staff sing a little of the song currently playing.  She has an excellent voice and I find the effect quite charming.  This is a relaxed place, not all bustle and noise.  So it is a great place to unwind a little.

At certain hours you'll be the only patrons present - I tend to like this.


Service:

Staff are courteous and friendly.  Nothing seems to bother them and you are made to feel very welcome.  Service is quick.


Drink:

Disappointingly, on our last visit the coffees were not as hot as usual.  This is not the norm as generally the coffees are quite good. Hopefully this was just a temporary glitch, but it will probably delay our next visit.


Food:

A good selection of hot and cold food is offered.  The food is of a high quality. 


Overall Rating: 

7/10 

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