Dropped in for the first time on Mother’s Day at lunchtime and they were pretty busy. Fortunately, we managed to get a table. There were probably only 3 to 4 staff so service was a little slow but not overly bad. They do have the usual Kiwi style breakfast and also the traditional style Vietnamese food and drinks. The Vietnamese coffee was great however it would be nice to serve with an extra side of hot water as the condensed milk might seem overly sweet for some. Food was tasty and generous portions which we ended up taking some home. There are 2 toilets available and I have to say that they are pretty clean. The only letdown were the flies. We are nearing winter and there were easily around 10 flies buzzing around, so I would expect summer to be much worse. This would be something that’s easily taken care of so would definitely be back for more meals.

Eugene T

Check out Vietnamese Bánh Ú (Pyramid Sticky Rice) at Hestia Cafe. These Vietnamese pyramid-shaped sticky rice cakes are a delight, perfect for a snack or a light meal. Each one is a little package of flavor, typically filled with savory ingredients like tender pork belly and creamy mung beans, all wrapped snugly in fragrant banana leaves. What makes bánh ú so special is the wonderful combination of textures and tastes. The glutinous rice is perfectly cooked, offering a satisfying chewiness that's complemented by the rich, melt-in-your-mouth pork and the subtle sweetness of the mung bean paste. They're a good example of traditional Vietnamese street food that's both hearty and satisfying. Don't miss out on these little pyramids of deliciousness!

Mi H

Peaceful piano music was very relaxing. This place has quite an insane menu - they literally have everything. It’s got all the canteen type food pies, chips fried chicken burgers etc then it also has all day breakfasts and a sirloin steak, plus a full range of Vietnamese delights! Plus shakes and smoothies - something here for everyone - and at friendly prices. Great for a family lunch basically!

Jules Longdin-Prisk

Very clean, big portions with an affordable price, and friendly staff. Loved the iced matcha latte with whipped cream covered by matcha dust for $7.5, I recommended to leave for 5-10 mins to get to the iced cold temperature. Beef noodle soup is very good, generous portions for me and even my toddler to share. She slurped to the last drop.

Kelly Clark

Last day in Petone before heading to the airport. Popped in here for breakfast as my favourite cafe wasn't open at 7am. Great service. The young girl was very accommodating to my dietary needs. Just the right size portion that kept me going until after lunch! And the hot chocolate was perfect!! Great price, too. Definitely will visit again.

Nairobi Kamealoha