That Little Cottage
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Sushi
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Sushi
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Michelle S
Wellington2996 contributions
Feb 2021 • couples
While many of the eateries in the Main Street at Pokeno are focused on fried food and ice cream (clearly the specialty of this town), just around the corner is a wee character cottage which offers something a little healthier. The signs say “sushi” but while there are lots of sushi choices, the menu includes other options, and there are also some Pākehā type options like roasted sandwiches and rolls in the cabinet. We chose to eat at a table out on the verandah, looking out to the lawn and trees that surround the cottage. Being off the main road, it is quieter here, and - as the name suggests - in a small, character cottage. We went for the pork ramen and salmon and avocado sushi. Not particularly environmentally friendly with ramen coming in a plastic bowl with plastic spoon and sushi likewise in plastic container; it would be good to see them offer meals on standard, reusable plates and in bowls. But if it is a relaxed quiet space you are looking for, this could be the place for you.
Written 12 February 2021
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SIB D
Auckland Central11 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
Very helpful, friendly staff (owner?).We didn't check out the blackboard till later and saw some tasty-sounding Asian dishes!I am gluten and dairy free and ordered from the sushi menu-freshly made to order.Hubby enjoyed a croissant and good coffee.Will make this a regular stop.Plum crumble looked delicious and there was a sweet g/f option.
Written 23 February 2020
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andrewsB1571IX
4 contributions
Nov 2019 • solo
Buy some Sushi here and a ice cream at the ice cream shop for the ultimate Pokeno experience !
Open Monday- Saturday 7am - 3pm
Written 7 November 2019
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bwucee0
Tauranga174 contributions
Sept 2019 • none
This is a very small and cute place for a quick coffee or bite. Don't go here looking for a large place or some special pandering like a toilet but if all you want is some great coffee and tasty food, then it is worth a visit.
On a trip, all I often want is a good coffee, maybe a muffin or scone and carry on to my destination. This will do that nicely.
Written 2 October 2019
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John
2 contributions
June 2019 • friends
Worth stopping at this 'Little Cottage Café' in the little town just one minute off SH1 - why stop at the busy Motorway Services when you can rest in such pleasant surroundings. Excellent coffee, snack food and Sushi. Spotlessly clean with helpful friendly owners.
Written 15 June 2019
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Rachel P
Wellington12 contributions
Sept 2018 • family
Finished round of coffees etc for five people, asked to use bathroom but they said they had no toilets. Never going back.
Written 30 September 2018
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Benjamin B
5 contributions
July 2018 • couples
Lovely place owned by an adorable woman.
We have tried the sushi, California rolls with salmon. They are delicious.
Written 14 July 2018
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Alice L
Pokeno52 contributions
May 2018 • solo
As per the title, the if you want good coffee and nice food this is the best place to go. It's not with the main shops but worth walking the extra 50 metres if you are after something other than ice-cream.
Written 30 May 2018
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w00fies
Auckland396 contributions
May 2018 • solo
This is indeed a little cottage. A very small room with one(?) table and counter very close behind it. The food in the viewing cabinet looked nice. The lady staff member looked a little flustered /busy doing an order for the four at the table but was friendly. I self served a cookie and left. A couple were sitting on the small veranda having a drink.
I sat down at one of the picnic tables outside in the very big grassed area. The sun had finally come out from days of rain and the birds were very vocal. It was lovely except for the derelict house directly across the street. The little hedge will be handy once it's grown 5-6 feet.
The macadamia cookie turned out to be soft and very buttery. No bin (that I saw) for my rubbish.
Written 27 May 2018
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