williams eatery

great coffee, especially the iced mocha. unfortunately the fried chicken looked awesome and super crispy but had no seasoning at all. the heirloom tomatoes side was supposed to come with eggplants and pickles but it was actually more like a baba ghanoush rather than eggplants, and no pickles. the staff is superfriendlybut it's really hard to get their attention on a busy day. i'd have consumed more items if i could get more of their attention, i tried but just couldn't order a second coffee.

cute cafe, love their deco and ambiance. great service every time,friendlyfaces and quick service. coffee is good, and their menu has some interesting items. pictured are the scrambled eggs with a side of mushrooms, a filing dish that i couldn't finish alone. would definitely recommend and often return :)

williams is definitely the kind of place you wouldn’t spot as you walk along since it’s rather distant from all the other spots on wynyard quarter but that’s not necessarily a bad thing given that this hole in the wall will have you begging for more from the very start with their kumara bread and butter. the menu is small but that’s clearly an indicator over their pursuit of quality over quantity. they have a very simple ambience andfriendlywait staff with an interesting collection of craft beers. would definitely recommend!

i have been here a couple of times now and just don't quite connect with the place , i don't believe that it is anything special. everything is rather so so, where i don't have deep complaints, i just don't have a full admiration for it. 

the aesthetic of the place is nice but rather lacks a bit of character or a true identity. the decor is current and on trend. however, it is just a bit clinical and stale.

the staff werefriendlyand very nice, but unfortunately i have found the service to be a bit slow, especially last time i went, i felt it took far too long for meals to come out. my coffee was finished and i was ready for my second before the food came out which was disappointing. unfortunately food was also forgotten, i admit they were busy but i have seen much busier places cope significantly better. however, this issue was rectified as,  the food did come out after asking and was also removed from the bill.

the food is nothing spectacular. there was a winner; the hash browns which were delicious and a good option for a brunch menu. i had eggs my way and unfortunately found them to be far too salty for my liking. despite this, the eggs had good texture and the bread was good. my partner had the granola, which was tasty and liked the fresh raspberries. unfortunately found this was too dry, as it only came with small amount of coconut ice-cream (which was really nice, just needed more). there were limited gluten free options which was disappointing as this is a big thing when dining out for me and my partner as she is gluten intolerant. the coffee i must say was good here and would definitely recommend. 

overall, this place is good but nothing special. i wouldn't go out of my way to go back. it's a good option when down in that area, but it is nothing spectacular. i feel the place lacks a bit of an identity and for me the food needs improvement.

food was just so good. did take the pictures after the first few bites 😉 btw place has amazing vibes. ingredients are high quality and it offers some quite inspiring dishes! have been here for breakfast and lunch two days in a row. definitely recommending it, if you’re a true foodie with a nag for good wines. service was veryfriendlyand coffee is 10/10

have to say i was pretty underwhelmed with this place.  for starters, there's no indication on their website that sunday is an all day brunch menu.  we ordered oysters and bread for an entree and when the mains arrived it was clear we weren't getting those.  my first choice was not available as they'd run out of flatbread which left me with only one vegetarian alternative.  the food itself was good and although the wait staff were personable andfriendlythey were actually pretty useless on what wasn't even a busy day (we were one of three tables).one of our crew ordered an espresso martini but was informed they'd run out of vodka ... seriously? what licensed premise with a small cocktail menu allows themselves to run out of vodka leading up to christmas?  and come to think of it, what was in our bloody marys then?we had 4 bloody marys, 4 mains, 3 deserts and two bottles of wine and my quarter of the bill was $107.  overall not a great experience and not value for money. considering the plethora of really good eateries around this area, these guys can't afford to be this haphazard.  i won't be returning

food and beverages ordered: beef cheek fritters, breakfast sandwich and coffee

environment: trendy and urban

services: veryfriendly

costs: $25 per person on average

will i return: yes

comment: food is great, beef cheek are crunchy on the outside and soft and gooey on the inside, breakfast sandwich is big and hearty, and an awesome choice on a hangover day.

let me just say. their breakfast sandwich (number 2) is so freaking good. you have the patty, the fried egg, coleslaw, sriracha mayo sauce in a brioche bun. the flavours just match so well together! their coffee is also a plus, they use flight coffee too! my friend ordered their wild rice bowl which is a healthier option! the interior of the cafe gives off a minimalistic and industrial vibe!friendlyand welcoming staff! love it.

been following their instagram for a while but havent had the chance to visit. turned out they’re just a few steps away from my workplace. we came for a lunch and the staff are veryfriendlyand helpful. decoration on point! food was amazingly delicious. we ordered the chips and beef. chips was so far the best one i’ve tried. the radish served with the beef was so good, it balanced all the flavour. i love how they served drinks with the metal straws. great kombucha. definitely will come back for more. highly recommend this place!

food : 4/5
ambience : 4/5
service : 5/5

visited williams eatery on the weekend, love the simple clean white and wood vibe, service was great surprisingly not snobby at all, veryfriendlyand helpful.
we chose to dine here as their menu seemed the most interesting and not the drab typical brunch items. let me tell you, interesting and delicious it was.
we ordered the charred eggplant, beef rib roll, mushrooms, goyza and a pastrami sandwich from the window.
the charred eggplant was most tasty, juicy and the condiments paired with it were interesting and worked so well. the beef rib roll also very flavorful and not dry at all + generous amount of meat. mushrooms were a great surprise! they didn't taste like any old mushrooms dish. i know, i'm going to say the word again but it must be said, they had such a strong delish mushroom taste / fragrance. goyza seemed very genuine and home made. lastly the pastrami sammy we ordered from the window was also a winner. all these dishes had an subtle asian twist on them which we really enjoyed.

great to have another new eatery in wynyard quarter, but at the same time different to the others.
it is situated under a block of the new appartments so a long building with lots of light & good seating options.
service wasfriendly& prompt.
menu is reasonable in size with a few unique options. some are pricy & not necessarily large, but the quality is evident.
our group had 2 eggs - one with bacon & one with avo. also the beef rib x 2, the eggplant (a little on the small side) and the health bowl with salmon. a were delicious.
the housemade lemonade was tasty - they also have other options including beer & wine.
overall a great experience - we will be back