Chose Mokaba Cafe today, presentation in cafe good, waited 20 minutes for our coffee, another 5 for my friends burger (fair enough it must be cooked) but an alarming grand total of 35 minutes for a tart, pre made and on display. I had to enquire before the missing purchase was discovered. I would expect a desert which is not heated and pre made to be provided along side the coffee rather than 35 minutes later.

The burger can do with mayo or some condiment. Very dry & bland

A great café in a prime location overlooking the town basin, we had stopped here previously and although the food and service were fine there was nothing that made it stand out from the crowd. We had heard new owners had recently taken over so decided to pay another visit.

What a transformation! The place had been redecorated and is now airy and bright, the menu is extensive and interesting and the service is attentive and cheerful. We had the big breakfast which was a large plate of high quality food and there was no problem when we asked for some of the standard items to be changed.

We will definitely be back and look forward to sampling the contents of the fabulous cake and desert cabinet.

After a bit of a bad start with getting the wrong toast, things improved. They quickly resolved the problem with a smile and the poached eggs were some of the best I have tasted.

The coffee was good and you can sit in the sun by the water and drink it.

Not Worth hunting out, but ok if you are walking past.

Quite a nice little place. Been a few times and it’s always been ok. Heard it’s got a new owner so hoping for something a bit different now. So many cafes in Whangarei follow the same format – paninis, muffins and the all day breakfasts. Let’s see something new! Let’s see some more veggie options! Let’s see less ham/bacon! Also a fold down change table in the toilets would be a great addition and make it more popular with the mummas who do lunch : )

Went to Mokaba this morning for brunch service was good and food was quick – but that was where it stopped – we both had eggs Benedict with hollandaise sauce, one with bacon and one with avocado it was bland and the sauce was like it was from a packet! we didn’t even finish them, we walked down the road and went and got smoothies instead

I am a regular at Mokaba in Town Basin. Always intrigued by the tasty food, great coffee and excellent customer service in a nice location and setup. Highly recommended to anyone who wants to dine out during the day.

Had brunch @ Mokaba last week, the service was great, the food was very tasty and good value, the coffee did let them down however – I couldn’t finish it, it was over extracted and bitter. It was a busy place, and seemed to have a good atmosphere, I would definitely go back, but might have a tea next time.

Best coffee in town – well roasted NZ Chiasso coffee from Devonport and the baked goodies not only look great but are really tasty!