Muffin Break, Pakuranga Plaza

Tuesday January 7 2014

Muffin Break

Pakuranga Plaza

I remember having many a coffee from Muffin break at the Pakuranga Plaza when I was in Year 13 (or Form 7 for those of us before the year 2000). It was a daily thing and I always enjoyed them, being nice and wired for the after-lunch class. But is Muffin Break any better now I'm an adult?

Medium Flat White: $5 (the most expensive to date. It better be good).

Coffee: A bit of a let down. There is a hint of it peeking out of the cup but overall it tastes like a fluffy. (2/5)

Milk: The milk, incomplete contrast, is perfect. Looks nice (is there a pattern on top there?) and has velvet to burn. Just a shame there is no coffee to try and compete. (4/5)

Presentation: Nothing wrong with the cup. Interestingly, it seems to be a bit plasticy, which didn’t take away from the experience and wasn’t too hot to hold, etc. (3/3)

Verdict:  Locals rave about this place for when they’re down at the mall. I think they’re welcome to. It’s okay coffee but not great. Also very expensive for what you get. No change out of a fiver!

Overall rating: 9/13. Decent coffee but try a muffin instead.