Cafe 287 - Wairoa

Of the beaten track cafe 287 thought we would support the locals. Unfortunately we arrived close to closing time, and were rushed to order, eat and leave. 2pm c... read more Of the beaten track cafe 287 thought we would support the locals. Unfortunately we arrived close to closing time, and were rushed to order, eat and leave. 2pm closing time I had the bacon and egg pie which was beautiful, pity on being rushed out.

Good food at honest prices; friendly helpful service; clean comfortable accommodation; excellent view from the deck; great chickens. It's not The Ritz, but it's... read more Good food at honest prices; friendly helpful service; clean comfortable accommodation; excellent view from the deck; great chickens. It's not The Ritz, but it's all the better for that.

Good location; great views. Very friendly staff with good coffee. Food lacks imagination but still good. read more Good location; great views. Very friendly staff with good coffee. Food lacks imagination but still good.

They appeared to be running out of cabinet food at lunch time and did not look like they were replacing it. They were getting confused with the delivery of the... read more They appeared to be running out of cabinet food at lunch time and did not look like they were replacing it. They were getting confused with the delivery of the previous customers orders and had not settled down before taking ours. Coffee ok and the food available tasty. Great position for a quick stopover.

A good effort in the middle of nowhere. Great coffee, good cabinet food selection and menu options too. Good views from outdoor deck. Excellent parking includin... read more A good effort in the middle of nowhere. Great coffee, good cabinet food selection and menu options too. Good views from outdoor deck. Excellent parking including big trucks on road and rigid trucks easily up the driveway. Accommodation too although I haven't used it