Dear Jervois, Auckland
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Tucked in a the corner of the Herne Bay shops, Dear Jervois is a newly opened eatery on Jervois road, a hub for foodies and coffee lovers. Its large windows, gold signage and beautiful black antique door pull you in, leaving you eager to see what lies inside.
I had heard extremely mixed reviews about this eatery, and was very eager to form my own opinion about not only the food, but the experience as a whole.
As we walked in, a rush of noise flooded over us; it was buzzing with customers and quite loud. Whether it was due to the horrible weather, or that the word had spread about Dear Jervois, we still managed to find ourselves a cozy spot in the middle of a long, shared dining table.
The interior has definitely followed in the footsteps of many places similar to itself; mismatching seating, knick knacks lining the shelves, terrariums filled with fresh flowers and dark, rough wooden tables. The part that really caught my eye was the clean cut, glossy black tiles and the brightly lit conservatory. The contrast of light and dark really lifted the space, and next to the wooden finishing, brought a new dimension to the eatery.
I had heard extremely mixed reviews about this eatery, and was very eager to form my own opinion about not only the food, but the experience as a whole.
As we walked in, a rush of noise flooded over us; it was buzzing with customers and quite loud. Whether it was due to the horrible weather, or that the word had spread about Dear Jervois, we still managed to find ourselves a cozy spot in the middle of a long, shared dining table.
The interior has definitely followed in the footsteps of many places similar to itself; mismatching seating, knick knacks lining the shelves, terrariums filled with fresh flowers and dark, rough wooden tables. The part that really caught my eye was the clean cut, glossy black tiles and the brightly lit conservatory. The contrast of light and dark really lifted the space, and next to the wooden finishing, brought a new dimension to the eatery.
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Once we had been seated, we had a glance at our menu and there were endless choices! The most appealing element was the extensive dairy free, gluten free, vegan and other allergen aware options; perfect for those who are health conscious or diet restricted.
Within minutes of been given our menus, we were asked if we were ready to order. This was lovely as the service seemed prompt and efficient; until the third and fourth time we were asked by different waiters. There was a slight feeling that we were being rushed to order, but on the contrary I would much rather over keen service to none at all. I chose to order the blueberry and peanut butter smoothie; a combination of superfood protein powder, almond milk, medjool dates and the stated blueberries and peanut butter. Delish! There was no way of telling it was dairy and sugar free, something I would most definitely order again. For lunch I ordered the grilled haloumi, roast vegetables and lentils cooked in mushroom reduction, to which I added chicken. The meals arrived very efficiently, and were plated in heaped, enticing mounds. My foodie friend ordered the vegan dish or quinoa, brown rice, beetroot, kim chi and cashew dressing, which looked equally as good. Both dishes were very tasty and extremely generous in portion size for the price ($18) and we both left with enough for tomorrows lunch. The negative to our meals were the vegetables; they were rather under cooked, as opposed to the soft and creamy texture you dream of with a roastie. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience, and would easily be able to ignore the little kinks that we encountered on my next visit. This place is perfect for those with a variety of needs, and I would recommend it for the speedy service, and tasty flavours within all aspects of their menu (the waffles are next on my 'to try' list!). |
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