Bennetts Café is casually chic. Located just alongside the Chocolaterie, this is the place to indulge in a signature hot chocolate or treat friends to a fine lunch. The courtyards, French fountains and fireplaces offer a tranquil and charming ambience that needs to be experienced, with plenty of tables both inside and outdoors. A blackboard menu (view here) and simple pleasures such as cakes, brioches and panini delight the casual customer. For something special, however, a seasonally changing menu (view sample here) showcases the creativity of head chef Jennifer Perry and her team. Jen has been cooking internationally with the likes of Peter Gordon and Natalia Shamroth before settling at the Café. Her emphasis is on fresh produce and she is excited about the many local boutique producers she can draw on to create stunning dishes.

The Café at 52 Moir Street, Mangawhai is open daily for breakfast and lunch, and on special occasions for dinner.
Please ring for more information: (09) 431 5072.