Would you pay $28.50 for an omelette, cause thats basically what it was - I certainly wont be doing that again!!! Food was beautifully presented and on trend and wait staff were excellent. We rank these hotels, restaurants, and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location. The cheesecake to follow was a perfect finish. Arrived on a Sunday morning before they were open, the guy was gearing up for the day, made us a coffee anyway. I had the special eye filet steak unfortunately it was a tad chewy perhaps needed more resting- rest of lunch just lovely , fish & chips your usual nothing special but not bad either , open chicken sandwich needs a bit of refinement, The kids meals were greatThe staffMore. I chose the cooked breakfast with scrambled eggs. Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information. A group of friends met on a Saturday morning for coffee. Good food, friendly staff, nice atmosphere, Good service but disappointing food quality. Old fashioned chairs were dreadful,mine covered in crumbs and grit. I had a Asian dumpling and he had steak , the flavour of dumpling was good except it was over cooked and the steak we orderedMore, I actually enjoyed what I ate here. We variously had cheesecake, sundae and the brle lemon tart for pudding. 1 King St, Pukekohe, Auckland New Zealand 238-3232 Website Menu Open now : 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM See all (10) Ratings and reviews 197 RATINGS Food Service Value Atmosphere Details CUISINES Bar, Cafe, European, New Zealand, Grill Special Diets Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Meals Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Breakfast, After-hours When we lived in the area we use to visit and enjoy Monarch regularly, and this visit we enjoyed the recently refurbished modernised look. Wont be going back purely based on the service and cold coffee. Bacon not fried,and think it had been cookedMore, Two of us went at 5pm on a Sunday for a drink and small plate in-between meetings. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in New Zealand. By this time our coffee had arrived and we commented that the coffees were cold. Are you sure you want to delete this answer? Good place to eat Not something I would order again. The atmosphere with darkMore. There was four in our group and one other table of two in the whole place. Get quick answers from Monarch Cafe Bar & Grill staff and past visitors. Fritter was well cooked but VERY light on the whitebait!!! The soup was exceptional! The only saving grace was that the food was actually good. The restaurant hasn't got smooth sills for handicapped people to push their assisting frames over, we had to lift the wheels up and over. Our group dropped in just after the busy lunch period to enjoy a meal here. Staff were friendly & the atmosphere is pleasant enough. Wont be going back purely based on the service and cold coffee. When I asked if there was a citrus green tea, there wasnt, but the waitress brought me sliced lemon to add to it. He then yelled at the poor girl who haf made the coffee to make them again. Can't wait to try the rest of the menuMore, Popped into Pukekohe today.. up from Paeroa.. have not eaten at The Monarch for 10 years+. Hardly busy. Took our wee girl and they sat us close to the heat pump so she was warm. Are you sure you want to delete this answer? Lovely atmosphere will definitely be back. We variously had cheesecake, sundae and the brle lemon tart for pudding. The sandwiches around the table were all inconsistent and each plate were given just a handful of fries. 1 King St, Pukekohe, Auckland New Zealand 238-3232 Website Menu Open now : 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM See all (10) Ratings and reviews 197 RATINGS Food Service Value Atmosphere Details CUISINES Bar, Cafe, European, New Zealand, Grill Special Diets Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Meals Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Breakfast, Late Night There was four in our group and one other table of two in the whole place. #11 of 73 restaurants in Pukekohe #2 of 11 BBQs in Pukekohe #31 of 53 coffeehouses in Pukekohe Add a photo 125 photos Discover new dishes of New Zealand cuisine in the comfort of this cafe. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in United Kingdom. DRINKS. Arrived on a Sunday morning before they were open, the guy was gearing up for the day, made us a coffee anyway. The only saving grace was that the food was actually good. The soup was exceptional! It would be nice to see vegan options listed as part of theMore, Thank you for making my Uncles 80th Birthday speacial.The food was lovely and the service great.You made my day when I asked for the cocktail list and you told me you make a great Pina Colarda.My favorite cocktail and yes it was to die for.More. He then yelled at the poor girl who haf made the coffee to make them again. Took a couple of friends for dinner and the service and food was absolutely amazing. Although food and coffee was nice, we felt we had to hurry as they were quite vocalMore, Not many tourists visit Pukekohe so to see a restaurant busy almost the whole time it's obvious the locals like it a lot. the service was excellent and the john dory was on the most delicious creamy risotto. All excellent too. I chose the shared platter for entree as there was so many yummy options, and shared withMore, Two of our party (children) ordered pancakes from the kids menu. When I asked if there was a citrus green tea, there wasnt, but the waitress brought me sliced lemon to add to it. Middle of Pukekohe parking not a problem. Service was excellent but my main meal of 1 x large white bait fritter was VERY disappointing!!! Staff (Dave) was friendly, amazing prompt service, also had a great sense of humor. 1 King St, Pukekohe, Auckland New Zealand. All excellent too. Alfonso's Restaurant Pukekohe. Lovely atmosphere will definitely be back. The response was "well I didnt make them" again a definite tone. Not good enoughMore, Went for dinner with my parents and partner. The service is also very good. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. It was very tasty and well presented. Brunch: From 10am Weekends Get quick answers from Monarch Cafe Bar & Grill staff and past visitors. He then yelled at the poor girl who haf made the coffee to make them again. Took our wee girl and they sat us close to the heat pump so she was warm. This wasn't our first visit, but again we have come to the conclusion that the prices are too high for the service offered. The cheesecake to follow was a perfect finish. For mains we decided to have the shared platter for each couple and we really enjoyed theMore, We have been to Monarch for lunch and dinner, both are excellent. The only saving grace was that the food was actually good. Then, one of them suddenly got engaged and his fiance was coming too so we needed to find a suitably nice placefor a celebratory lunch at short notice. 1 King St, Pukekohe, Auckland New Zealand. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. The food was delivered in a timely manner byour friendly waiter Mr G. First impression of the meal was plan, however the taste exploded in the mouth and was very filling.More, Had lunch today , absolutely outstanding service especially being a new stat day we were made to feel welcome from the get go ,, Staff were friendly & the atmosphere is pleasant enough. The response was "well I didnt make them" again a definite tone. This means no caps, t-shirts or sweats. Friendly staff and lovely sunny location. Would definitely recommend you dine here - the service was wonderful. Would you pay $28.50 for an omelette, cause thats basically what it was - I certainly wont be doing that again!!! Not something I would order again. We rank these hotels, restaurants, and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location. Overall weMore. The lamb rack and beef steak was excellent. All excellent too. Very hospitable with great atmosphere. Most expensive whitebait fritters in town !!! aoiloi and spinach as a garnish on top. Very nice place for lunch .. very friendly staff and great lunch. 24/B Seddon Street 24, Unit B, Pukekohe, Auckland 2120 New Zealand +64 9-239 1312 + Add website Menu Opens in 43 min : See all hours See all (9) 4.5 31 RATINGS Food Service Value Details PRICE RANGE $8 - $32 CUISINES Cafe, New Zealand Special Diets Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options View all details meals, features, about Location and contact aoiloi and spinach as a garnish on top. Note: your question will be posted publicly on the Questions & Answers page. By this time our coffee had arrived and we commented that the coffees were cold. We were horribly delayed by roadworks and rolled into town at 2.15pm without much hope of finding anywhere decent - oh, and it needed outdoor seating as it was too warm to leave the dog in the car. The soup was exceptional! He then yelled at the poor girl who haf made the coffee to make them again. The soup was exceptional! Cant wait to come back and try some ofMore, 6 of us came here for our staff farewell dinner. My dessert- a caramel pudding had the most delicious caramel sauce, it was devine. Great cocktails too. our friendly waiter Mr G. First impression of the meal was plan, however the taste exploded in the mouth and was very filling. We ordered steak sandwiches with fries which seems pretty simple. Wont be going back purely based on the service and cold coffee.More, Meet colleagues for a lunch business meeting recently. We also can also cater for your private events, parties and functions. the service was excellent and the john dory was on the most delicious creamy risotto. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. The food was delivered in a timely manner byour friendly waiter Mr G. First impression of the meal was plan, however the taste exploded in the mouth and was very filling.More, Had lunch today , absolutely outstanding service especially being a new stat day we were made to feel welcome from the get go ,, our friendly waiter Mr G. First impression of the meal was plan, however the taste exploded in the mouth and was very filling. Very nice place for lunch .. very friendly staff and great lunch. aoiloi and spinach as a garnish on top. more, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Breakfast, After-hours, There are newer reviews for Monarch Cafe Bar & Grill. the service was excellent and the john dory was on the most delicious creamy risotto. Hardly busy. Note: your question will be posted publicly on the Questions & Answers page. Fritter was well cooked but VERY light on the whitebait!!! guys.. we will be back for sure. Excellent wine and spirit choice. Business lunches should all be like this. Fritter was well cooked but VERY light on the whitebait!!! Old fashioned chairs were dreadful,mine covered in crumbs and grit. However Miranda worked her magic and managed to make a table for us. the service was excellent and the john dory was on the most delicious creamy risotto. About. When I asked if there was a citrus green tea, there wasnt, but the waitress brought me sliced lemon to add to it. Megan and JodieMore. our friendly waiter Mr G. First impression of the meal was plan, however the taste exploded in the mouth and was very filling. We were given an extra round ofMore, Called in for coffee and dessert! The soup was exceptional! There was four in our group and one other table of two in the whole place. We were there for dinner a few days ago. The response was "well I didnt make them" again a definite tone. The drinks were served briskly. Fortunately, our sons had chanced upon Monarch and nabbed a table in their pleasant pavement seating section, orders were being taken until 3pm and water had already been provided for the dog before we arrived. Gallery. However the meals took just a bit long however as business owners ourselves we are veryaware of the current staff shortage issues & it wasnt too long & the wait staff were lovely! By this time our coffee had arrived and we commented that the coffees were cold. We rank these hotels, restaurants, and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location. Whilst the staff and food are great we would appreciate a change in menu, including bar snacks. Good wine selection. Service was prompt, efficient and friendly. We rank these hotels, restaurants, and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location. Great relaxed, relaxing restaurant. Went here on a Saturday for lunch. Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our, There are newer reviews for Monarch Cafe Bar & Grill. My husband had the spicedMore, This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in India. Note: your question will be posted publicly on the Questions & Answers page. Open 6 days, all day to late! Would you pay $28.50 for an omelette, cause thats basically what it was - I certainly wont be doing that again!!! Are you sure you want to delete this question? Megan and JodieMore. We rank these hotels, restaurants, and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location. We variously had cheesecake, sundae and the brle lemon tart for pudding. Delicious! The waitress was very friendly and had everything sorted. I had the special eye filet steak unfortunately it was a tad chewy perhaps needed more resting- rest of lunch just lovely , fish & chips your usual nothing special but not bad either , open chicken sandwich needs a bit of refinement, This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in Australia. Two of us had the prawn linguine - it was very good. We variously had cheesecake, sundae and the brle lemon tart for pudding. Fritter was well cooked but VERY light on the whitebait!!! the service was excellent and the john dory was on the most delicious creamy risotto. Restaurants near Monarch Cafe Bar & Grill, European Restaurants for Families in Pukekohe, European Restaurants for Lunch in Pukekohe. Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information. Get quick answers from Monarch Cafe Bar & Grill staff and past visitors. From Weekend Brunches, weekday lunches and an ever changing dinner menu we try to deliver passion and love on every plate. When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. It almost seems un-necessary for me to review "The Monarch" - I mean I dined here on the first day it opened and many many times over the years. Several of us had the pork belly entre and this was really nice. I'm sure if I lived in the area, I'd beMore, My first reviewand this place is fantastic. !More, Awesome service, really nice food, beautiful out in the sun and just as pleasent inside on an overcast day. I am hard to please and you really made thegrade!More. Can't wait to try the rest of the menuMore, Popped into Pukekohe today.. up from Paeroa.. have not eaten at The Monarch for 10 years+. This was a mistake, we were very disappointed. We ordered coffee and after waiting quite some time asked if anyone was taking our food order or did we need to go to the counter. I went with the risotto and it was delicious. Middle of Pukekohe parking not a problem. more, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Breakfast, After-hours, There are newer reviews for Monarch Cafe Bar & Grill. Service was excellent but my main meal of 1 x large white bait fritter was VERY disappointing!!! The place is relaxing and spacious. All our meals were great and very good size portions,the best fish & chips I've had in years. Took a couple of friends for dinner and the service and food was absolutely amazing. Had the fish of the day along with others in our party but I wouldn't rush back for a few reasons. When I asked if there was a citrus green tea, there wasnt, but the waitress brought me sliced lemon to add to it. Many restaurants skimp in this area, but the Monarch have really thought about customer comfort. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. 3.4 47 votes. info@sumei.co.nz 09 283 8644. We were horribly delayed by roadworks and rolled into town at 2.15pm without much hope of finding anywhere decent - oh, and it needed outdoor seating as it was too warm to leave the dog in the car. Not something I would order again. for a celebratory lunch at short notice. Two of us had the prawn linguine - it was very good. Once seated we ordered various starters, including the sharing platter and special of whitebait fritters. Thanks again we enjoyed dining at Monarch.More. Explore top restaurants, menus, and millions of photos and reviews from users just like you. However the meals took just a bit long however as business owners ourselves we are veryaware of the current staff shortage issues & it wasnt too long & the wait staff were lovely! This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Old fashioned chairs were dreadful,mine covered in crumbs and grit. Well definitely return when our travels take us that way again.More. Firstly this place was incredibly noisy on what was obviously quite a busy night so we couldn'tMore. Are you sure you want to delete this question? be the head waiter was "I'm coming" with definite tone. Thanks again we enjoyed dining at Monarch. Everyone was impressed with the mealsMore. The response to that from who appeared tobe the head waiter was "I'm coming" with definite tone. Can't wait to try the rest of the menuMore, Popped into Pukekohe today.. up from Paeroa.. have not eaten at The Monarch for 10 years+. Roomy cafe. Its about experiences you wont forget and memories you make with your family and friends. The Monarch has a very inviting atmosphere, it was nice to suit in comfortable chairs and have space on the tables. more, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Breakfast, After-hours, Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. All excellent too. A fabulous place to go. Lunch: From 11am Mon-Fri Brunch: From 10am Weekends Dinner: From 5:30pm The response was "well I didnt make them" again a definite tone. Wont be going back purely based on the service and cold coffee. We asked the manager whether they were supposed to look like that to which he replied "they only look like that as they were freshly made".More, came here on a Saturday morning about three weeks ago. 1 King St, Pukekohe, Auckland New Zealand. It was easy to chat. The soup was exceptional! When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site. Everyone enjoyed their mealMore. Well definitely return when our travels take us that way again. Would definitely recommend you dine here - the service was wonderful. In prominent position. We stop here often and enjoy the atmosphere of the buzz in "uptown " Pukekohe. We were met with a lovely friendly waitress who took our order. Both meals were generous in size and fairly priced. Most expensive whitebait fritters in town !!! All excellent too. Battered fish was over cooked,burgers and coffee ver y nice,cold water was welcome,will come again soon,but get rid of those ancient uncomfortable chairs,the restaurant was nice and airy with doors opening onto the stree. 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