scotts epicurean

i arrived and was ready to order breakfast however found themenudisappointing and the staff not overly helpful.
had a mochacino and it was too sweet and not as good as i expected. did not order anything to eat in the end.

came here hoping to get the crepes based on a photo i had seen but i went to late and got there for the lunch menu. ordered the massaman chicken curry. i’m actually glad i missed the brunchmenubecause that curry was fullllllll of flavour!!! the chicken to potato ratio was a good balance. it was a good portion for the price, the side salad was a nice accompaniment. staff were very friendly and attentive

we were looking for somewhere that had something a little different on themenuand we weren’t disappointed. i had the roast pumpkin salad which was very nice. a touch of spice to liven it up was just the perfect addition. an enjoyable lunch experience with a good ambience too. well done to all the staff.

came here for lunch during me and my partners trip to blue springs due to the high 4.9 review. i was utterly disappointed with the food andmenuoptions. unlike normal cafes, scotts epicurean does not offer their breakfast and brunchmenuat 12. we only had the lunchmenuso we chose the moroccan spiced chicken salad (i added mushrooms) and pad thai. the salad did not have enough chicken at all and was mostly just oil and salt. the pad thai is not your typical flavour because the fish sauce is mainly used and it's more spicy than your typical sweet and salty pad thai. the food also took very long to arrive considering the cafe was pretty empty (maybe around 3-5 other people)

great little café with an lovelymenuwith a few interesting options. enjoyed my meal, the service and the atmosphere. i would definitely eat here again.

came here because of beautiful pictures of food & great reviews. attended lunch with a friend on nov 11th, 2016.
sat out back in the quaint little outdoor eating area as the noise from traffic was quite loud in the indoor eating area. the waiter was wonderful - prompt, attentive & diligent. the lunchmenuwas very limited but that was a nice change - small & sweet. easy to pick a nice sounding dish & from the prices, expected a fair amount of food. was a bit taken back when my morrocan chicken salad arrived as it cost nearly $19 & was the size of a side salad. it tasted lovely, but a better price - a more fair one for the size - would have been $12. overall, it was a very nice experience! i will be trying out other small eateries to compare the cost vs. amount of food though before returning.

we first visited this cafe when we drove pass hamilton from taupo.

it was kind of difficult to get a car park nearby.
but at last we managed to get one and walked from quite far away.

the cafe was huge. yes huge! there were places to sit outside the cafe, in the cafe could easily accommodate say 30 people (not so sure) and at the backyard too! very spacious and comfortable.

the staff were very friendly.

themenuwas simple but full of wonderful food.
we had a chicken chop, a thai fried flat rice noodle, a crepe and a pasta.
the pad thai tasted so near to what we could get in thailand and although the pesto pasta was so simple but really tasty.

the tiramisu was the best i ever had in new zealand.

the food was all above expectation and something to die for!

the beverages were good as well.

highly recommended.

me and my partner came here on a sunday around 10.30am. it was nice and busy but we managed to get a table in the courtyard at the back which was such a beautiful place to have breakfast in!

all the staff members always had smiles on there face and was always really friendly. customer service is so important in creating a good experience!

me and my partner ordered the 'healthy breakfast' and 'green eggs and ham'. both were great with really fresh flavours. i don't think i can fault the healthy breakfast! the coffee here was also really good and a nice strong way to start the day.

the only reason i couldn't rate it a 5 is because i was looking forward the the breakfastmenubut they only served from the brunchmenuin the weekends. this seems a bit silly as i assume weekends would be the busiest. besides that, this place is great and i will be returning the next time were down!

serving allpress coffee is a great start and these guys make a good one,menurange is rather tight but adequate, pricing is not bad at all considering the awards they have won. a timeless quirky new york galley ambience with plenty of rustic charm, the ceiling is even a pleasure to look at. service however was fairly slow and they weren't busy, for some reason polishing the food cabinet is more important than serving the clients. in fact found the service at the table as well rather off hand and rather unpersonal. would return as i'm sure this place has far better in it in regards delivery

all in all, a solid cafe. decent staff, ok environment (as long as you're sitting up front, not down the back by the dish area and toilet), great coffee and friendly staff. why not a 4 then? well for a start, themenuis a bit weird. pad thai, sri lankan curry and a middle eastern lamb dish, scrambled eggs and some sort of lentil and sun dried tomato salad. it read like an around the world tour. that's a big red flag to me. it indicates amenudesigned to pander to the masses rather than the expression of someone who cares about food.

the curry was excellent (although the side of dhal was heavy on coconut cream and light on flavour). the pad thai was lacking in portion and flavour - tricky when you're competing against really excellent examples of this dish in every local thai restaurant. and for $19? taking the piss really. coffee was good but very slow to arrive and not made exactly to order. is this the best cafe in hamilton? i'd hate to experience the average ones.

scott's epicurean was one of the foodie highlights of my recent trip to hamilton. it's apparently known as an iconic hamilton brunch institution, and rightfully so in my opinion.

theirmenucontains a variety of unique, creative dishes , which provide a refreshing change from standard cafe fare. i had the crepes with passionfruit curd, banana, cinnamon, mascarpone, and toasted coconut ($14.50). the seemingly odd combination of flavours came together impressively well, with the toasted coconut lending a nice crunch to the dish.

the bf had the aglio olio (only $9.50!) - this dish seems to be one of their most popular, judging from the number of plates being churned out of the kitchen. at a glance it looks deceptively simple - spaghetti with garlic, chilli, parsley, olive oil, and parmesan. but it's incredibly moreish and addictive - i'm not sure how they get such depth of flavour in it, but whatever their secret is, it works. you barely even notice the absence of other ingredients (seafood, chicken, mushroom, etc) that usually accompany pasta.

the service was good and efficient, and our food came relatively quick. the decor is pretty sweet, too, with long decorative lamps and wooden tables. i'd definitely return if i'm ever around these parts again!

we've enjoyed coffee and meals at scott over the past 5 years. the staff are friendly and helpful. there is always a good selection of counter food, cake selection/taste is never disappointing. personally i have found themenua little lacking for choice but everything we've ordered has been presented well and enjoyable. cafe is fairly small but has nice atmosphere, the lovely courtyard is lovely if you want get away from the street noise.

scott's is definitely my go-to place for coffee in hamilton. normally it's a quick dash in for a takeaway coffee on the go, but staff are always quick to greet customers, friendly and chatty. coffee is delivered to wherever i've managed to find a seat promptly and with a smile. have had lunch a couple of times also, and found themenudelightfully interesting and the food fantastic.

this is the best place in hamilton for coffee and you can rely on it being consistently good. themenuis a little different from most cafes and food ranges from good to excellent. we've been going to scotts for around 3 years and have never had bad food or coffee. easily the best cafe in hamilton.

scotts is my go-to place for superb long blacks in hamilton. am a big fan of their eclectic & tastymenu- the mutton curry is delish, and i really enjoyed the pork quesadilla & pitti panna (although not at the same time:) great service in a lovely space. we'll be back!