Villa Nine - Te Aroha

I visited this café on a rainy day and found it to be one of the coziest in New Zealand. I enjoyed a good chai tea, but the vegan raw cakes were a bit hard and... read more I visited this café on a rainy day and found it to be one of the coziest in New Zealand. I enjoyed a good chai tea, but the vegan raw cakes were a bit hard and seemed a bit stale. Our non-vegan friends felt that their meal was too simple, as it included store-bought potato patties. The owner was somewhat rude, which made the experience a bit awkward.

The restaurant is housed in a beautiful and quaint building with a cool vibe. The staff is very friendly and the raw vegan cake is delicious! They also offer a... read more The restaurant is housed in a beautiful and quaint building with a cool vibe. The staff is very friendly and the raw vegan cake is delicious! They also offer a wide selection of vegan chocolates for sale.

The restaurant offers a great variety of healthy options including raw dishes and different smoothies. The sun deck on the old villa is beautiful, with a charmi... read more The restaurant offers a great variety of healthy options including raw dishes and different smoothies. The sun deck on the old villa is beautiful, with a charming cover. It's a pleasant surprise to find vegan choices in the heart of the countryside.

Just had the most divine bacon and egg pie for lunch! I love it here, awesome to have so many gluten and dairy free options. Friendly and... read more Just had the most divine bacon and egg pie for lunch! I love it here, awesome to have so many gluten and dairy free options. Friendly and...

I had the most amazing raw caramel slice from your restaurant today! It was the perfect lunchtime treat. I can't wait to try your smoothies next time! I’ll be s... read more I had the most amazing raw caramel slice from your restaurant today! It was the perfect lunchtime treat. I can't wait to try your smoothies next time! I’ll be sure to recommend you to everyone!