Staff (Dave) was friendly, amazing prompt service, also had a great sense of humor. However, the description of the cocktails tempted us more and we decided to try the Mango daiquiri and a margarita. Thanksguys.. we will be back for sure. Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information. We chose an outside table in the sun, but there were plenty of shade umbrellas. I had a Asian dumpling and he had steak , the flavour of dumpling was good except it was over cooked and the steak we orderedMore, I actually enjoyed what I ate here. However, I have been away from Pukekohe for over 10 years, so it was a no-brainerMore. I am hard to please and you really made thegrade!More. A great place with good food and service. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. I swear one of the waiters was on roller skates.Meal was fantastic and all the other meals I saw looked great. I wasMore, Stopped in before heading home after disappointing dinner elsewhere. more, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Breakfast, Late Night. Thanks again we enjoyed dining at Monarch.More. Fritter was well cooked but VERY light on the whitebait!!! Note: your question will be posted publicly on the Questions & Answers page. Well done Monarch. Battered fish was over cooked,burgers and coffee ver y nice,cold water was welcome,will come again soon,but get rid of those ancient uncomfortable chairs,the restaurant was nice and airy with doors opening onto the stree. All excellent too. Took a couple of friends for dinner and the service and food was absolutely amazing. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. The response was "well I didnt make them" again a definite tone. Lovely atmosphere will definitely be back. Had lamb, on a bed of season vegetables, and couldn't fault it. Thanks again we enjoyed dining at Monarch.More. The food was generous, and pricing good with a reasonable varietyMore, My wife and I with some friends visited the monarch for an early dinner. Main course we all got something different (steak, chicken, risotto andMore, We had a quick lunch here before going to our appointment ( not far from this place ) . for a celebratory lunch at short notice. The only saving grace was that the food was actually good. Everything was expertly cooked and presented. Overall weMore. Lovely, generous, yummy food. 1 King St, Pukekohe, Auckland New Zealand. For mains we decided to have the shared platter for each couple and we really enjoyed theMore, We have been to Monarch for lunch and dinner, both are excellent. When I asked if there was a citrus green tea, there wasnt, but the waitress brought me sliced lemon to add to it. be the head waiter was "I'm coming" with definite tone. guys.. we will be back for sure. Service was prompt, efficient and friendly. Get quick answers from Monarch Cafe Bar & Grill staff and past visitors. We all had a variety of entrees, mains & deserts and all meals very well presented, hot and tasty. Can't wait to try the rest of the menuMore, Popped into Pukekohe today.. up from Paeroa.. have not eaten at The Monarch for 10 years+. The response was "well I didnt make them" again a definite tone. Two of us had the prawn linguine - it was very good. A group of friends met on a Saturday morning for coffee. Two of us had the prawn linguine - it was very good. We had a sharing platter and was delicious. Took our wee girl and they sat us close to the heat pump so she was warm. He then yelled at the poor girl who haf made the coffee to make them again. Well done Monarch. By this time our coffee had arrived and we commented that the coffees were cold. Not something I would order again. Three of our party had the very gourmet beefburgers - pronounced delicious and a very generous serving. He then yelled at the poor girl who haf made the coffee to make them again. be the head waiter was "I'm coming" with definite tone. Roomy cafe. There was a large group in however the waitress offered us the option of ordering our meal quickly toMore. I had the special eye filet steak unfortunately it was a tad chewy perhaps needed more resting- rest of lunch just lovely , fish & chips your usual nothing special but not bad either , open chicken sandwich needs a bit of refinement, In prominent position. Fortunately, our sons had chanced upon Monarch and nabbed a table in their pleasant pavement seating section, orders were being taken until 3pm and water had already been provided for the dog before we arrived. Business lunches should all be like this. Can't wait to try the rest of the menuMore, Popped into Pukekohe today.. up from Paeroa.. have not eaten at The Monarch for 10 years+. The food is really good and menu would have something to please everyone. Beautiful ambiance with high ceilings and beautiful decors. Not very busy when we were there three tables. Are you sure you want to delete this answer? We are vegan and nothing was too much trouble to cater for our needs. Two of us had the prawn linguine - it was very good. We arrived a bit early so we were shown to the bar and ordered drinks from there. We asked if the bifold door could be pulled just 12 inches as it was a bit chilly. The response to that from who appeared tobe the head waiter was "I'm coming" with definite tone. Great cocktails too. My dessert- a caramel pudding had the most delicious caramel sauce, it was devine. Megan and JodieMore. By continuing past this page, you agree to our Terms of Service, Cookie Policy, Privacy Policy and Content Policies. $28.50 for a whitebait fritter on a dinner plate with garlicaoiloi and spinach as a garnish on top. Lucky we got here before 7.30 on a Tuesday night because by 7.40 they were turning people away saying they were closed. Took our wee girl and they sat us close to the heat pump so she was warm. The Monarch has a very inviting atmosphere, it was nice to suit in comfortable chairs and have space on the tables. Staff (Dave) was friendly, amazing prompt service, also had a great sense of humor. Arrived on a Sunday morning before they were open, the guy was gearing up for the day, made us a coffee anyway. Had lamb, on a bed of season vegetables, and couldn't fault it. The drinks were served briskly. #11 of 73 restaurants in Pukekohe #2 of 11 BBQs in Pukekohe #31 of 53 coffeehouses in Pukekohe Add a photo 125 photos Discover new dishes of New Zealand cuisine in the comfort of this cafe. 3.4 65 votes. Service was prompt, efficient and friendly. It arrived quickly and was unbelievably nice! aware of the current staff shortage issues & it wasnt too long & the wait staff were lovely! They kept our drinks flowing. The owner (of 20 plus years) and his team strive to provide top service and meet individual needs. All staff (from manager to waiters) were friendly and hospitable. Thanksguys.. we will be back for sure. Fortunately, our sons had chanced upon Monarch and nabbed a table in their pleasant pavement seating section, orders were being taken until 3pm and water had already been provided for the dog before we arrived. We variously had cheesecake, sundae and the brle lemon tart for pudding. Most expensive whitebait fritters in town !!! The only saving grace was that the food was actually good. Can't wait to try the rest of the menuMore, Popped into Pukekohe today.. up from Paeroa.. have not eaten at The Monarch for 10 years+. I visited twice with my daughter and son in law and both times the food was fantastic. Fortunately, our sons had chanced upon Monarch and nabbed a table in their pleasant pavement seating section, orders were being taken until 3pm and water had already been provided for the dog before we arrived. Always good food with wide selection. There was four in our group and one other table of two in the whole place. Cant wait to come back and try some ofMore, 6 of us came here for our staff farewell dinner. Many restaurants skimp in this area, but the Monarch have really thought about customer comfort. Would you pay $28.50 for an omelette, cause thats basically what it was - I certainly wont be doing that again!! Pleasant cafe for brunch or lunch good service and tasty meals Then, one of them suddenly got engaged and his fiance was coming too so we needed to find a suitably nice placefor a celebratory lunch at short notice. Are you sure you want to delete this question? There was four in our group and one other table of two in the whole place. The response was "well I didnt make them" again a definite tone. A go to restaurant for family and friends get togethers. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. I am hard to please and you really made thegrade!More. Couldn't fault the service or the food. By this time our coffee had arrived and we commented that the coffees were cold. Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. Well definitely return when our travels take us that way again.More. Would you pay $28.50 for an omelette, cause thats basically what it was - I certainly wont be doing that again!! Wont be going back purely based on the service and cold coffee.More, Meet colleagues for a lunch business meeting recently. There was four in our group and one other table of two in the whole place. $28.50 for a whitebait fritter on a dinner plate with garlicaoiloi and spinach as a garnish on top. We were horribly delayed by roadworks and rolled into town at 2.15pm without much hope of finding anywhere decent - oh, and it needed outdoor seating as it was too warm to leave the dog in the car. Note: your question will be posted publicly on the Questions & Answers page. This means no caps, t-shirts or sweats. Would you pay $28.50 for an omelette, cause thats basically what it was - I certainly wont be doing that again!! I had the chicken main and my wife had the eye fillet. Thats why The Monarch has been around for 21 years doing our very best to make those experiences memorable. Everyone enjoyed their mealMore. Make a Reservation. Get quick answers from Monarch Cafe Bar & Grill staff and past visitors. Would definitely recommend you dine here - the service was wonderful. Drink order was prompt and service was good. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. In summer it's a treat to sit outside. Monarch Cafe Bar & Grill, Pukekohe: See 196 unbiased reviews of Monarch Cafe Bar & Grill, rated 4 of 5 on Tripadvisor and ranked #7 of 63 restaurants in Pukekohe. Love. Wont be going back purely based on the service and cold coffee. Wed arranged to catch up with our two Auckland-based sons for lunch at Pukekohe while we were passing through on a road trip. We had the best dining experience, food was fresh, well presented and sooo tasty!! Note: your question will be posted publicly on the Questions & Answers page. Pukekohe's local modern eatery and wine bar. A go to restaurant for family and friends get togethers. The place is relaxing and spacious. When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site. Are you sure you want to delete this question? The response was "well I didnt make them" again a definite tone. info@sumei.co.nz 09 283 8644. I called in by chance and Im happy I did. He then yelled at the poor girl who haf made the coffee to make them again. We chose to go with the a-la-carte. Fritter was well cooked but VERY light on the whitebait!!! Can't wait to try the rest of the menuMore, Popped into Pukekohe today.. up from Paeroa.. have not eaten at The Monarch for 10 years+. Service was excellent but my main meal of 1 x large white bait fritter was VERY disappointing!!! Two of us had the prawn linguine - it was very good. We rank these hotels, restaurants, and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location. Took a couple of friends for dinner and the service and food was absolutely amazing. Then, one of them suddenly got engaged and his fiance was coming too so we needed to find a suitably nice placefor a celebratory lunch at short notice. Are you sure you want to delete this answer? Nice surroundings in town and friendly atmosphere. the service was excellent and the john dory was on the most delicious creamy risotto. Not something I would order again. Fritter was well cooked but VERY light on the whitebait!!! Hardly busy. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. The only saving grace was that the food was actually good. Our group dropped in just after the busy lunch period to enjoy a meal here. The food is well presented and waiting staff are polite and efficient. aware of the current staff shortage issues & it wasnt too long & the wait staff were lovely! The response was "well I didnt make them" again a definite tone. The Monarch has a very inviting atmosphere, it was nice to suit in comfortable chairs and have space on the tables. Auckland 2120 Good wine selection. Megan and JodieMore. Wont be going back purely based on the service and cold coffee.More, Meet colleagues for a lunch business meeting recently. Hours. Call for bookings. From Weekend Brunches, weekday lunches and an ever changing dinner menu we try to deliver passion and love on every plate. Excellent service, my chocolate mousse cake was beautiful, one couple shared the affagato which was well received, another couple had the cheesecake which went down a treat, only let down was the sundae. 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