Wintergarden Pavilion Cafe

Stopped by here on Monday to while away a little time pending a medical appointment in Remuera. I can only speak to the coffee, as I didn’t take anything to eat. Had a long black to take away for my stroll around the domain ~ it seemed unusually strong, though not bitter. A good cup of coffee, but be warned, it does deliver a jolt! The girl at the counter was a little snooty with me, seemed to have an impatient attitude. When I approached the counter she just blinked at me, I kept waiting for a ‘hello’ but it was MIA. She wasn’t rude or anything, but it always leaves an unpleasant aftertaste when people are less than friendly. In fairness, the lady who passed me my coffee a short while later seemed very friendly.
This place is in a majestic setting. When I was a student in AK I’d often come here when I had a long break in between classes; used to unburden them of their biscotti by the dozen to munch on while I sat studying or paced the grounds. It’s a super place to sit and think or even work on essays etc… the grounds are just spectacular.

I always enjoy having lunch here. It always seems calm and the food is competent and the coffee good. We had the croque Monsieur (declared okay only?! But no specifics) and the corn fritter stack.

This is such a lovely café to come to with friends and family and such a pretty location next to the gardens area and just near the duck pond. I’ve seen many mothers and their babies here, so its a good place to come to either before or after a nice walk around the domain.
You can either pop in for lunch or just a coffee, they offer breakfast, lunch or drinks and snacks. You can choose to have something from the café and have waiter service. Of if you prefer you can order something to take away from the Kiosk which sells cakes, savouries, coffees, drinks and ice-​creams.
The Pavilion can also be hired for functions such as weddings, meetings and conferences.

Wintergarden Pavillion Café is just delightful. It is perfect for a light lunch with you mum, a date place or meet up with a friend. Watch the ducks go by and as you sit under an umbrella outside if you can manage to grab a seat! If not sit inside and enjoy the contemporary designer furnishings. I had Fish Chowder as I fancied something a bit different. It was delicious — well worth the gamble. It cost around $ 20. Professional, polite service. This is perfect on a sunny day after a leisurely walk around the domain or visit to the winter gardens themselves.