Domain Cottage Cafe

No parking , food was average, beautiful spot . Customer skills needs attention
Apr 29th, 2023

Good location with a view of the domain but limited parking nearby on weekends, after relaxing at Te Aroha mineral spa, had brunch here couple of times, staff was friendly, pumpkin soup was with rich flavor, ciabatta was well toasted, but a huge disappointment to customer service and cleanliness. Water glasses were dirty with lipstick stains, cutlery was oily and with food scraps on. When I brought them to the counter to change, the manager (or owner) plonked a set of cutlery on the counter bluntly without saying anything. Very disgusting experience. Wont be back.
Apr 26th, 2023

Food : 5/5 | Service : 5/5 | Atmosphere : 5/5 More
Mar 25th, 2023

Food was just OK, but expected better given the price. $26 for a lamb burger that had a pattie that looked like process meat and no chips included. Smoothie was watery, all in all could of made better at home. Disappointed.
Feb 2nd, 2023

We randomly chose this coffee shop after soaking in the hot springs nearby, but it turned out to be a fantastic find. The location is very close to the hot spring store, and through the coffee shop's windows, you can see a nearby small park. The decor of the coffee shop is very retro, and there is a dedicated space for displaying the town's history. This coffee shop must have been here for a long time. We ordered the beef burger and chicken mushroom pasta, as well as the mixed berry smoothie and banana milkshake. The drinks were both visually appealing and delicious. The pasta had a great flavor, with rich cheese. The beef burger was particularly noteworthy, as the bread seemed to be baked by the coffee shop itself, and the beef patty was incredibly juicy. We loved it! We highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Te Aroha town. Don't miss out on this hidden gem!
Apr 14th, 2023