Salt and Wood Collective

I recently went to Salt and Wood for brunch with a group of friends. My waiter was friendly and welcoming to the restaurant, which had nice ambiance and well suited to a group of people.

I had the pancakes and a mochachino. However, while I enjoyed both, I found my meal to be a bit pricey for what it was.

By far my favourite little cafe available on the coast so delicious and amazing staff

Great bar located very close to waikanae train station so good option for returning commuters as well as locals. Good selection of draught beers and wines and good food. Style and atmosphere is great too. Service friendly.

The food was ok but none of us walked away going 'wow'. We had a family birthday table of 8, and were squashed alongside another large table. Naturally it was impossible to hear conversation from the other end of our table with others so close. There was also the trouble of getting bumped or knocked by handbags as the other table got up to leave. Then the same again 20mins later when the next large group arrived. A bit of extra space would have been nice.

Nice place with a good atmosphere. Staff are friendly and the food is tasty. I am looking forward to trying rib night