Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 3174 reviews

What User likes about The Perching Parrot:
With only one listing on Happy Cow for the area I didn't feel hugely optimistic that I would find anything interesting to eat. WRONG! Great service, excellent vegan choices, superb coffee and laid back vibe in this cute coastal town. These two delightful women are genuinely interested in providing great food and service. When I went back the next week they remembered I was Vegan. Exceptional. Updated from previous re... View all feedback. What User doesn't like about The Perching Parrot:
This restaurant is only good for lunch because it is the only option in the village. The atmosphere is quirky and there are advertisements for equality, which is ironic considering our treatment. Despite a sign for vegan options, the menu is very limited. When I asked for other options, I was told about an expensive soup with bread. The prices were shocking and the service was rude. We felt humiliated and rushed out... View all feedback.

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Heyrestaurants
3.9 ★ from 2776 reviews
Katie
05.09.2024 - 18:37

The food at this restaurant is amazing, especially the perching parrot dish! The service is excellent and the staff couldn't be better. Keep up the great work!

Lexi
05.09.2024 - 18:37

The food was delicious and the staff was fabulous; I highly recommend this restaurant!

Maria
05.09.2024 - 18:37

I am a new customer at this restaurant. The coffee was good and the biscuits were delicious. I especially enjoyed the homemade Ginger Snaps and the chewy orange...

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Bro
05.09.2024 - 18:37

This place is bloody terrible, what a joke! I ordered Vegemite on toast and it came out burnt and yuck and the spreads where in glad wrap! Useless...

Deejay
05.09.2024 - 18:37

Outstanding food, staff and vibe. Definitely will return. Multiple times.

Menu
2.8 ★ from 11 reviews

There were a few hearty options 3 dessert options in the cabinet along with 2 blackboard elements when we visited. we had them. the vege stir with rice the pump...

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Great find in Paekakariki. Good coffee, food and friendly staff. Happy to switch out honey dressing for me. Also serve alcohol.

With only one listing on Happy Cow for the area I didn't feel hugely optimistic that I would find anything interesting to eat. WRONG! Great service, excellent v...

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I heard the place had new owners and is now a vegetarian / vegan café so was ready to give it another try. I was ahead and was underwhelmed by their vegan optio...

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Just for lunch because there is nothing else in the village. It's 'funkiness' on the grotty side of quirky. Inside there are advertisements for the recognition...

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Int Restaurants
3.8 ★ from 390 reviews
Caroline
11.01.2024 - 13:41

The coffee at this restaurant is amazing - the best I've had in a while. The barista is truly talented.

Eating
11.01.2024 - 13:41

This cafe is laid-back and welcoming to families with children. I stopped in for a quick meal and the nachos hit the spot, although I thought it was a bit small...

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Ivan
11.01.2024 - 13:41

Stunning location with a vintage atmosphere. The café is the perfect spot for chatting with locals and enjoying a delicious barista-made coffee.

Megan
11.01.2024 - 13:41

Love these folks. So friendly and the Havana coffee is the best in the village. They have very yummy scones and pies and do a good cooked brekkie. Amazing asset...

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Marina
11.01.2024 - 13:41

This is a regular brunch spot for us when we want to escape to the Coast. The food is consistently good (the eggs Montreal and French toast being favourites) an...

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Happycow
2.5 ★ from 8 reviews
1980svegan
20.02.2024 - 18:47

I have consistently been let down by this restaurant. They frequently switch between being fully vegan, vegetarian, and serving a mixed menu. There is very litt...

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yolanda
20.02.2024 - 18:47

When we asked the staff if there were any vegan baking options available, we were initially told there were none. However, another staff member later mentioned...

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Cosmic
20.02.2024 - 18:47

We only went to this restaurant for lunch because there were no other options in the village. The atmosphere was more grungy than quirky. Despite advertising fo...

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dashahound
20.02.2024 - 18:47

Went today, and the only option was a samosa, some muesli (for $15), and some tomato soup. I mean, it's nice to have those options, but none of them are very go...

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hudsoc
20.02.2024 - 18:47

Lovely little cafe that always has some vegan options. Open 7 days. No payWave but you can pay with credit card/eftpos .

Facebook
4.0 ★ from 194 reviews
Google
4.5 ★ from 39 reviews
Tripadvisor
3.9 ★ from 109 reviews
Zomato
3.3 ★ from 18 reviews

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