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Cafe Escape

Restaurant

😐 Food is almost the same as friends, but higher price. Great atmosphere, great food, and great service. The only thing I didn't like is, the high cost of food and the portion of the food for the cost. Other then that it was good. I give this a 3 star rating because they do know how to cook their food... People often mention service, good, Great, coffee, Tonga, great, staff, amazing, breakfast,


Address

VQ8X+7J9, Taufa'ahau Rd, Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Contact

+676 21-212

Rating on Google Maps

4.10
(71189 reviews)


Working Hours

  • Thursday: 7 AM to 10 PM
  • Friday: 7 AM to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 7 AM to 4 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 7 AM to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 7 AM to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 7 AM to 10 PM

Visitor Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (14) good (14) Great (12) coffee (12) Tonga (10) great (9) staff (6) amazing (6) breakfast (6)
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  • 3/5 Ngana A. 2 years ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Food is almost the same as friends, but higher price. Great atmosphere, great food, and great service. The only thing I didn't like is, the high cost of food and the portion of the food for the cost. Other then that it was good. I give this a 3 star rating because they do know how to cook their food the way you ask for it.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Solomone S. 5 years ago on Google • 878 reviews
    It is the best cafe to escape to in summer because of its air-condition. Has very attractive layout and very welcoming. The staff so friendly & the services were good. The food so delicious. Can't wait to go back
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Bradley J. 1 year ago on Google • 112 reviews
    I have must have been here 20+ times and never been disappointed. Parking can sometimes be a hassle but is worth it. Smoothies are fantastic (especially mango) and the fish and chips are great. The menu is simple but provides a good selection of foods. The staff are great and give a great big smiles. Food is also quick to arrive. Malo!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Vannessa Havea (. 3 years ago on Google • 10 reviews
    I had dinner there with 1 of my best friends ,food was great, I had fish and chips which was really yummy, not overcooked in the inside(compared to other fish n chips) and crunchy outside. I liked the service. But there was an event on the other side, I couldn't enjoy my dinner because they were being unnecessarily loud. Hard to hear what my friend was saying we actually had to almost yell at each other lol. But really wish next time I'd have a peaceful dinner.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tania W. 7 years ago on Google
    Fantastic Cafe in the heart of Nuku'alofa in the Kingdom of Tonga - best marinated swordfish - and incredible pineapple pies - a must go-to place for sure!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 DSK 1 year ago on Google • 98 reviews
    Food: Scrambled eggs were amazing with its fresh bread. Burgers were pretty good with its freshly minced meat but the cucumber wasn’t a really good combo with the tomato. Ota ika was nice. Pineapple pie was amazing. . Service: Very busy which explained its popularity and its service to which they apologised. Very very nice staff who were very kind and welcoming. Cafe had air conditioning which was good 🤣 . Overall 4.1/5 Food was worth the wait. Great job (Compliments to Mushashi, deserves a raise)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Manase V. 9 months ago on Google • 83 reviews
    Vegetarian options and cool you down on a hot day in Nukualofa.

  • 5/5 Riccardo B. 1 year ago on Google • 51 reviews
    Wonderful food and coffee, personally the best in town.

  • 1/5 G C. 1 year ago on Google • 43 reviews
    Flat white with soy milk was good. A/C was good. But no wifi (as most cafes/restaurants in Tonga.) waited for more than hour for a simple breakfast order (and would have had to wait longer if we didn’t decide to get refund and leave.) This cafe is always packed with locals (prob because it offers A/C.)

  • 5/5 Bruno T. 1 year ago on Google • 33 reviews
    Nettes Café mitten in Tongatapu. Wir wurden mit einem grossen Smile empfangen. Es gab eine vegane Pesto Pasta sowie eine frische und eiskalte Kokosnuss. Alles wurde sehr schnell gebracht, das Essen war heiss und sehr lecker. Zudem ist es gemütlich hier im Cade Escape. Somit bekommt es meine Empfehlung!

  • 5/5 jakob B. 1 year ago on Google • 21 reviews
    Wir wurden zum Frühstück eingeladen. Super frische Zutaten. Netter Service. Wir kommen aufjedenfall wieder.

  • 3/5 Michael M. 11 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    walked in & i was greeted with a happy faces & politeness. Staff were friendly & wellcoming. Ordered ota ika (raw fish ) for lunch. it was overpriced & bowl wasn't full to satisfy my gravings lol it tasted plain . I wanted it to be rich & Creamy!!! Hopefully management would look through this & maintain more improvements.

  • 3/5 Andrew E. 9 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    It's not two fancy, but it's a place to get a way from things that u don't see or do, but it's a good place to meet up with friends and family ,, but me only me , I just go there for a good coffee, or a ice coffee ☕️ 😊 ☺️, but all and all it's a great place 😊☕️👌

  • 2/5 Sela T. 2 years ago on Google
    Escape has been our favourite brunch venue on previous trips to the Kingdom. My family and I made a recent trip toTonga, and was disappointed to return to escape and find their big breakfast dish is below average. The sausages served were boiled and not fried! We had ordered 4 big escape breakfast and all turned up with boiled sausages. Not sure if this is how it usually is however in all my cafe experiences I have never eaten boiled sausages!!! The experience was a let down as the price is high compared to the quality of the food presented to us In saying this, I cannot fault their service as their front of house girls have impeccable attention to detail and customer service is highly commended.

  • 4/5 James A. 2 years ago on Google
    Vegan options on the menu

  • 1/5 Emma P. 1 year ago on Google
    Only eat from here if you’re desperate for subpar food. Wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone. Took an hour for drinks to come out and another hour on top of that for only half the food to come out. This business have no intention on actually serving food at a reasonable pace. Pathetic

  • 1/5 Pauline V. 1 year ago on Google
    Takes very long to be served because it's popular and well located.

  • 5/5 Lamatau T. 9 years ago on Google
    Very professional

  • 5/5 Nick H. 9 years ago on Google
    Nice coffee and breakfast place. The menu selection is fresh and updated regularly. The food is very tasty and the ambiance and service, very friendly.

  • 5/5 dianne s. 7 years ago on Google
    Best coffee in town, cheesecakes are divine and service is fabulous. Air conditioning too!

  • 1/5 Peter F. 7 years ago on Google
    Very poor service and the food is of poor quality...coffee mugs stain with lips stick.that boy or girl standing at the cashier is rude

  • 5/5 Congo D. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The clerk is kind and calm. After lunch, Tongan dishes are also served. (Original) 店員は親切で落ち着く。ランチ以降はトンガ料理も出す。

  • 5/5 Arnaud L. 7 years ago on Google
    Great food, awesome coffee, lovely service. 5 stars from France

  • 5/5 Olivia P. 7 years ago on Google
    Had a nice cold banana smoothie here!! Yum.

  • 5/5 Stafford M. 7 years ago on Google
    Great lunch and yummy cakes!

  • 5/5 Sione Kelo F. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the best cafeteria in Nuku'alofa, Tonga. (Original) One of the best cafeteria in Nuku'alofa, Tonga.

  • 4/5 Lea S. 5 years ago on Google
    Great escape. Good coffee. Great cheesecake!

  • 4/5 Philip M. 5 years ago on Google
    Good coffee cake and service

  • 5/5 David H. 5 years ago on Google
    Great food and friendly staff

  • 5/5 David M. 5 years ago on Google
    Best mango smoothies, food and service exceptional. Thank you Cafe Escape

  • 3/5 Andrew C. 5 years ago on Google
    Unfortunately very bland food. Took a while to receive it. Air conditioning was nice though.

  • 5/5 Mike and Valerie S. 5 years ago on Google
    Ok... So that stuff they served me is purple. What vegetable is purple? I have no idea what i am eating but i want more!

  • 4/5 Mia P. 5 years ago on Google
    Comfortable setting, air con and food was always delicious!

  • 2/5 inoke u. 5 years ago on Google
    Beautiful greetings by the front desk...unfortunately that's the only positive I can say about this place. Time is not important here.. After half an hour of waiting oir ordet was mixed up with another order. Place was chaotic too many servers sitting around while we wait for our food! Finally food came out but was warm not hot... Unprofessional service!! Not worth the money.

  • 5/5 Sione T. 5 years ago on Google
    Best Banana and Lemon Cake not forgetting their cheese cake, best Home made in town

  • 3/5 G S. 5 years ago on Google
    Friendly service and they are not in your face to place your order.

  • 5/5 Semisi S. 4 years ago on Google
    Had breakfast here and it was amazing. Loved every bit of it. I could have gotten another meal ahaha

  • 5/5 Gene H. 8 years ago on Google
    Great food. Fish is amazing! Good local ambiance.

  • 5/5 Harmony S. 5 years ago on Google
    Best fish and chips I’ve had possibly ever. Super fresh, with crispy batter. Husband had burrito which was also great, and iced coffees are delish! Definitely recommend.

  • 4/5 James P. 5 years ago on Google
    Good place to be when it is hot in Tonga as they have air con

  • 4/5 Arthur J. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Own good atmosphere beautiful presentation Varied and global menu Value for money rather good Very good time spent in (Original) Propre bonne ambiance belle présentation Carte variée et mondiale Rapport qualité prix plutôt bon Très bon moment passé dedans

  • 1/5 Filipa P. 5 years ago on Google
    worst cafe ever... expensive, horrible and extra extra sweet milkshakes, rude waitresses... only 10 miserable internet minutes (or 2Mb!!!), that barely work... don't go there!

  • 4/5 Carey C. 5 years ago on Google
    Great cafe with simple for food, especially if you're a tourist or visitor to Tonga and you're looking for something comfortable.

  • 2/5 life is g. 5 years ago on Google
    Confusing set up and friendly but unhelpful staff, I go in ask for a table she kindly says just pick one and I'm confused if someone will come or we stand and order first before going to a table lol smh

  • 5/5 Mele U. 5 years ago on Google
    Great food, great service, air-conditioning, 10 minutes free WiFi with purchase.

  • 5/5 Dan W. 6 years ago on Google
    got breakfast here everyday on my trip and a couple evening meals and the occasional coffee. All the staff are lovely and will be coming back to this place when I'm next in Tonga.

  • 4/5 Grant I. 6 years ago on Google
    Great for lunch

  • 5/5 Sheraaz B. 6 years ago on Google
    Great place with good food and coffee.

  • 3/5 Sarah N. 6 years ago on Google
    Nice Aroma

  • 3/5 Theis T. 6 years ago on Google
    Fine coffee, just went there since i needed wifi But you just get 10 mins.

  • 2/5 Tefini H. 1 year ago on Google • 2 reviews
    I wanted to place an order to take away as I have a function but I was told they are not open yet but online said it's open. I was told the cook not there yet 😞. Not Good business!! Change the online info 😠 INCORRECT information!!!

  • 5/5 Diana L. 8 months ago on Google • 1 review
    The most amazing cappuccino in Tonga, just to start with. The omelet was fluffy and fresh, which was almost as close to the fluffy pancakes. I have officially found my favorite restaurant in Tonga. Finished with amazing dessert, shared cheesecake, tiramisu and brownie with friends. Ate more than at kaipola. Don't leave Tonga without visiting this place.


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