Quarter Acre Cafe Bistro

Charming hidden treasure. Good quality food with attractive seating areas inside and out. Not for the budget conscious but well worth a try especially for the gardens heritage home lovers or a special occasion.

Flat white were good and the salad was also nice! But 7,5$ for such a small portion of fries was a bit too expensive.

Not quite in Otaki, not quite in Levin, you might easily pass by this cute little spot or mistake it for a typical roadside diner.We sometimes come here for breakfast. The options are somewhat limited - don't expect much beyond the traditional standards of full English, egg benedict, etc. There are a couple of dishes - the waffles and mushroom ragout - that standout though. Experience shows the food to be consistently reasonable, with some sprinklings of originality and flair.But really the main reason you'd come here is the ambience, particularly in summer. There is a generous outdoor seating area set amongst a lovely mix of native and old style country gardens. There's plenty of space to bring your pup or children (it's not clear if any other animals are allowed though). There is even a trampoline (presumably for small human animals only).Service can be slow during busy periods, which is understandable for a semi-rural eatery like this (managing demand and staffing must be a headache). Many of the servers are genuinely lovely and accommodating, and again, it's hard to fault management for the ones that are less so. It's been tough times for all in recent years, and it's nice to be able to lose yourself for an hour or two at a sweet little retreat such as this.

I know this place for many years, not coming often as it is not close to me. But when I come here We are never disappointed. The food is always great and of superb quality. The cakes are great and the service friendly. The place itself is for relaxing and resting.Always a good place to stop for some great food.

Nice coffee right at the highway. We popped in for a coffee and had a brownie. The coffee was good, the service lady wasn't too friendly (the younger women were tough), the brownie was way too sweet (don't eat it). I guess they also serve food, but we didn't try that.

Very quaint setting. Loved the fresh roses on the tables (and in the bathroom?!) and the bright atmosphere. French toast was tasty, and all the cabinet goods looked fantastic.

Great place to dine. We came here for a special evening, and Quarter Acre Bistro delivered. Great food, presented in a gorgeous way, along with friendly, efficient service, we will definitely be back.

Lovely food salad was absolutely fabulous. Vaccine pass required though. Triple chocolate cake very nice. Clean tidy indoor and gorgeous outside garden setting with ample seating available

Quarter Acre is a lovely cafe just off SH1 In Manakau. Very good options from cabinet or menu and a variety of places to sit. Rustic with flowers and trees. The staff are excellent and very keen to make your meal memorable. A relaxing venue for locals and travelers.