Kings Cafe, Forrest Hill
The Kings Plant Barn on the corner of Forrest Hill Road and Wairau Road houses Kings Cafe. We visited around lunchtime on a weekend and I was surprised to find the cafe reasonably empty. However, on reflection, it may just be the impression one gets when first arriving here. The tables are spaced reasonably far apart, which gives an air of roominess.
Our smoked chicken salad was good, but the icing on the cake was the coffee. This is the best coffee I have had from a cafe in a long, long time. The milk in my soy mocha was frothed to absolute perfection making the coffee exceptionally smooth. Heat and strength were also spot on.
So, if you’re on the Shore and are wanting to experience a decent cup of coffee - this is the place to go.