Local charm and coastal flair
If you’ve ever lived in or visited Snells Beach in summer it’s not hard to see where owners, Andrew and Amy Algie, got their inspiration from when naming Crimson Coast Café.
In fact, all the neighbouring bays and beach- fronts, from Brick Bay to Martins Bay, are emblazoned by the crimson canopies of pohutukawa flowers when the sun shines hot. Centrally located within the Mahurangi Shopping Centre at 280 Mahurangi East Road, Snells Beach, Crimson Coast Café is ready to serve its namesake coast.
A newly concreted outdoor dining area welcomes visitors into the café; revitalised and primed to host that summer hustle and embrace the holiday vibe. The same can be said for inside ‘Crimson’; from pohutukawa decals on the wall, to tree shaped table numbers, Crimson's decor reflects attention to detail and is appropriately themed to bring the local coastal districts friendly lifestyle and serenity of summer indoors, no matter the weather or time of year!
Amy is well-known to locals having run and owned the Roast and Chinese Takeaways next door to the café for the last eight years. Prior to that she managed and cooked for a café in Warkworth, so she is not short of knowledge and experience when it comes to providing fine food, great coffee and cheerful customer service.
Crimson's entire staff adhere to the house rule that customer service is another way of saying, “enjoyably memorable experience”. Firmly believing that if you enjoy something you’re more likely to be good at it, Amy and Andrew strive to create an environment where everyone enjoys coming to work and are equipped with the care and skills required to do their work well, directly reflecting the enjoyment for and care given to the customer.
Crimson's menu provides the classic Kiwi café culture favourites and includes a range of vegetarian and vegan options such as falafel soft tacos and halloumi salad. From pancakes or waffles with all the toppings to eggs benedict or the Crimson big breakfast, sweet and savoury options are covered. A choice of scones, sweet desserts and cakes are always available and change from time to time to offer customers something a little bit different, while large workers' rolls are sure to fill even the hungriest of our workforce.
A comprehensive drinks menu offers all of the hot and cold coffee mainstays like flat white, long or short black, mocha, cappuccino and sweet or spice chai. Fluffy’s will keep the littlest of customers happy and hot chocolates are available for young and old alike. Then there’s the extensive tea options from iced to green, English and more. Not daring to forget the range of tasty and fruity smoothies, Crimson's blends have to be tried to truly appreciate how yummy they are.
From the very beginning of the build, Crimson Coast Café’s goal has not necessarily been to be different, just to be better. Their determination to be better is not aimed at any competition or similar locally owned businesses, but rather an internal challenge meant to continually enhance the time spent at Crimson for everyone involved in the café's future, including and most importantly the experience for the customer.
Crimson is so happy to be able to provide a much missed and needed café in the area and they are looking forward to support from locals and visitors alike. Come on in or text or phone your coffee, takeaway meal or drinks orders to the number below and bring on summer at Crimson Coast Café!
021 090 83926