I love The Refreshment Room. The place is really warm with wood panelling. It's really a no-fuss place. Doors open up to a really sunny deck which is great for summer.

We went on a Sunday afternoon. Service was relaxed and friendly. The lady who attended to us wasn't necessarily the best in explaining things, but she did try her best and came back to clarify things.

What I love about it is its concept, the simplicity of food which just explodes with flavour. Perfect place to wind down on the way back to town after a long exhausting walk.

Our mains did take a bit long to come out even though there weren't busy. But the food was worth the wait... unless their plan was to make us starve and then serve us... mm..

I'd also give the Hakanoa ginger beer a go. It's brewed on the premises apparently. It is really light on the sugar, but tastes sweeter as you drink it. Definitely very different from the commercial stuff. I've fallen in love with it.

What they might need to improve on? Maybe the hand-writing on the menus...

Otherwise, a nice relaxing place with good food.

Just back from a wonderful meal at the Refreshment Room in Titirangi.
I had the pork fillet stuffed with spinach and gorgonzola...I'm going to be dreaming of this dish for quite some time yet!
My dining companion had the scotch fillet which by all accounts was fantastic....I think that settles it - another trip to The Refreshment Room MUST be on the cards!