Now the debacle of getting in and out of the Redwood Centre has been resolved, we can all safely duck into one of Rotorua's newest foodie spots.
The Coffee Club opened in August last year in the heart of the bustling eastern shopping centre. It has given those customers at the centre something more upmarket than takeaways to choose from for breakfast, brunch or lunch.
Open from 7.30am to 5pm, it is a great spot for those on the eastern side of town to enjoy without having to make the trip into town.
The food is basic without being boring and is simple to understand. All your favourites are on the menu, including eggs benedict, Caesar salad, chicken burger and beer battered fish and chips. The most expensive meal is the Coffee Club big breakfast ($21) and the cheapest is the French toast ($10).
The menu is in easy to read sections. I like how it starts with the "healthy start breakfast" ... good luck with that. I chose the chicken schnitzel and chips ($19). It was just the right size without leaving me feeling bloated. While it generally delivered what it promised, the relish was more like a salsa. My friend had the Philly cheese steak and he was mmmm'ing - a good sign.
