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“Excellent coffee and delicious food.”
Review of El Cafe

El Cafe
Ranked #2 of 11 Quick Bites in Paihia
Price range: ₱164 - ₱491
Cuisines: Latin, South American, Central American
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Restaurant details
Dining options: Late Night, Breakfast
Description: Casual relaxed small Cafe with allpress coffee; authentic Latin American style food, refreshing drinks, high speed WiFi and music less than 10 minute walk along the beach from Paihia town center.
Reviewed July 17, 2024 via mobile

Great little cafe. Had the best latte since we arrived 2 weeks ago.
We had their Cuban Sandwich and two different sweet muffins.
All of which was delicious and super fresh. Excellent place to eat.

Date of visit: July 2024
Thank aussieitchyfeet
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Reviewed February 22, 2024

The food is brilliant, have eaten here every year since it opened on our trips to the Bay of Islands. The breakfast burrito is luxurious, the pork one is yummy. The guacamole is generous, everything is just tasty yet humble and unpretentious. The owner has a food technology background, is no slouch with ingredients, the kitchen is clean, small and mighty. Go there, support local.

Date of visit: January 2024
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Thank jomackiwi
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Reviewed May 19, 2023

I couldn't resist to my Favorite smoothie in Nz, the Cool Bananas and this time I tried the amazing Cuba Sandwich... omg super good!!
Beautiful staff FOH and in the kitchen!!
I will definitely come back!!

Date of visit: May 2023
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Thank ignaciofvega
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Reviewed February 28, 2023 via mobile

Fantastic quick breakfast and coffee. Lovely small Cafe with friendly vibe. Homemade muesli was yum! These small businesses have suffered during COVID so it matters that we all support them. Highly recommend El Cafe!

Date of visit: March 2023
Thank solartravelers
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Reviewed November 16, 2022 via mobile

Love the piccolo!!! Best I’ve had for a while. Had fish tacos yesterday and came back for huevo rancheros for breaky - it’s that good!

Date of visit: November 2022
Thank muddybrunton
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