The document provides a review of Bread & Butter cafe in Milford, Auckland. It summarizes the dining experience in three parts: the welcoming environment and efficient service, the variety of healthy gluten-free and vegetarian breakfast options, and the friendly staff, indoor/outdoor seating, and award-winning bread. Overall, the reviewer was impressed by the cafe's efficiency, choice, and relaxed atmosphere.

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SET UP & SITE
As we approached the clearly busy cafe on
Milford’s main road, thoughts crept in to my
hangry mind: “They won’t have room,” “it’s
going to take ages to get served”. But as soon
as we walked inside we were greeted by a
friendly staff member who invited us to sit
down at a large, spacious table. But the pure
blue winter skies and midday sunshine were
beckoning. It wasn’t long before one of the five
sundrenched street front tables became free; we
grabbed it. As soon as we sat down, the table
was wiped clean and complimentary sparkling
water and menus were brought over.
SUSTENANCE & SWILL
My coeliac dining buddy wasn’t disappointed
with the wide range of GF options, and opted
for the Hola Benedict ($19.50) from the all-day
breakfast menu: a crispy potato and chive
rosti with pan-fried chorizo and soft poached
egg with extra bacon ($4) and halloumi ($5).
His only complaint was that the bacon was
shoulder and not streaky, a preference that
was outweighed by the generous chunky cubes
of halloumi. My Breakfast of Champignons
was a taste sensation, the mixed mushrooms
mouth-wateringly delicious, cooked in a creamy
balsamic with manuka-smoked bacon, pesto
and organic ciabatta ($18.50). Sadly there was
no option for an avocado side so I went for the
halloumi instead. We were spoilt for choice
with the great range of freshly baked organic
bread to choose from, including vegan breads,
a wheat-free pumpkin rye, sourdough and
gluten-friendly wholemeal loaf. My freshly
pressed orange juice, noted as “small” on the
receipt, was just the opposite, presented in a
large jar with a handle and totally satisfying,
and worth every cent of the $7.
SERVICE & OTHER STUFF
We were impressed by the efficient and friendly
staff; we didn’t have to wait long for our food
and could easily have stayed longer had it not
been for other diners ogling our table. Other
pluses? The laid-back feel, the indoor/outdoor
flow, the extensive menu including smaller bites
for children, the free-range menu, the tasty
sweet treats in the counter display made by the
pastry team and, of course, the award-winning
bread, baked daily and also available to take
home. There is parking nearby at Milford Mall
or in residential streets. Being near the beach,
you can work up an appetite before heading to
the cafe, or walk it all off afterwards.
Ellie Hutchinson
Correction: A previous week’s Brunch column
listed the wrong phone number for Saattveek.
It is (09) 929 4544.
BRUNCH
PICTURES/GREGBOWKER
A tasty spread
Efficiency and plenty of choice are
on the menu at this Milford cafe
Bread & Butter Milford
116 Kitchener Rd, Milford
Phone: (09) 488 7775
Open: Mon-Fri, 7am-4pm;
Sat and Sun, 7.30am-4pm
Website: breadandbutter.nz
Cost: $63.50 for 2 people.
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