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Little Fed
92/100 (362 ratings)
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Contemporary
New Zealand
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Contemporary
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Lunch
Brunch
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Contemporary
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Mid-range
"Always beautiful food and such a unique little spot to visit. Lovely indoor and outdoor seating, the back retro style living room is a must see and..."
Albany Owens
"My go-to meal is eggs benedict, and this was one of the best I have had. The rosti was crunchy and delicious! One of my eggs was overcooked, but..."
Amy Yeates
"I love it here. They have good coffee and good food, and it's great to have a few different options of where to sit; I like the retro lounge area!..."
Jenn O'Connell
"Great groovy place, great food, super friendly. They have now added a lounge, totally in 1970's style. A must when in town. They close at 2pm, but..."
Aym Wade
"Great place for brunch. Make sure you check out TV the tables out the back. It’s bigger than it..."
John Wyke
"Amazing and delicious food. Atmosphere was quiet and..."
Stella Tom
"Delicious food, great service, nice atmosphere, the team obviously get along well together, it shows in the smiles and the care..."
Wendy Brown
"Have eaten Eggs Benedict many places in New Plymouth by far the best 👌 service awesome and..."
lisa pemberton
"Can’t rate this cafe high enough spectacular food great tasting - even standard poached taste spectacular. Kudos to the chefs- thank..."
Adventure Girl
"Fantastic friendly staff. Very reasonably priced. Terrific food and coffee. Highly..."
Mark Vulling
"Delicious food, caring cook considering allergies, good service, and great..."
Riki Lyle
"We enjoyed our visit, the food was good the coffee was good the service was fine we waited little to receive our order and the staff had smiles. The..."
Olena Williams
"Great food and service ... Our go to for brunch .. the back room is a hidden gem .. best milkshakes in town and blokes brunches ... And..."
Dean Martin
"Great place for you to get out and have a great day eating and..."
Paul Plaisted
"this place is so cozy n homely I love it this is my new..."
Geneva Tamatea
"Beautiful food, beautiful people and a MUST TRY!!! is this "Little Fed Hash" never had bacon bones like this before but I will be back for more,..."
Sonny Vaafusu
Chaos Cafe
89/100 (1242 ratings)
Quick Bites
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Contemporary
New Zealand
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Juice & Smoothies
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Toasts
Omelette
Juice & Smoothies
Bagels
Cakes
Salad
Salmon
Fish
Sit down
Contemporary
New Zealand
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"We're two weeks into the new owners of this very well known New Plymouth cafe and today I totally enjoyed the feel, the lunch and my flat white...."
Len McGrane
"Stopped in for brunch at Chaos on the 1st of Dec around 11am. Every staff member we talked to was super friendly and welcoming. We had a quick chat..."
Christie Martel
"Beautiful little cafe. I don't go to a place to lick the wallpaper, but when the food and service is amazing, having a nice environment to enjoy it..."
Tim Grimley
"Thank you to the Google reviews that led us to this absolute gem of a cafe. Compliments to the chefs for the taste sensational food and the lovely..."
Sheen Mohekey
"A hearty brunch in New Plymouth central. The counter display was stocked with tantalizing bakes and sandwiches and they also have a menu for dishes...."
Ashleigh Ann Chong
"Absolutely awesome experience with Ash and the team @ Chaos. Great brekkie (had the eggs Bennie cooked to perfection), nice selection of delicious..."
Aryn McKissock
"I have been a regular at Chaos Cafe for ten years plus and with good reason. Great atmosphere as the whole Cafe experience can be found here. Great..."
John S
"A must visit in New Plymouth for breakfast lunch or in between. I had the burrito and it was delicious; lots of flavour and a healthy portion. Coffee..."
Andrew H
"We had the sashouka and pulled hoisin pork bagel, both were delish. This place has great food and one of the best cabinets of food I have seen in..."
Louise Exley
"Popped in over lunch for warm cheese scones, latte and tea. The staff member who served us was disinterested, rude and dismissive. Said we would have..."
Patrick Baker
Decanta Tapas Bar
83/100 (365 ratings)
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
Contemporary
Spanish
Contemporary
Spanish
Dinner
Drinks
Tapas
Sit down
Contemporary
Spanish
Bar
Pub
Dog Friendly
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Live Music
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Dinner
Drinks
Mid-range
"YOU GOTTA TAKE PHOTOS -- COME ON PHONES -- Well we had a party of 5 ladies hungry for a good meal - The ladies in charge were absolutely charming,..."
Dee Grey [Kerei]
"Staff were really friendly and they also let our dog stay with us in the outside seating. Food was nice and filling, their desserts were especially..."
Ina Justiniani
"Made a reservation through first table. Food quantity and quality was really good for the price and the staff were very accomodating. We ordered 8..."
Grace
"John and his team of staffs were very friendly and lovely. The food and service here is excellent. Try their creamy mushroom and scallops, it out of..."
Duncan Yeow
"Good bar. Home of Music Works New Plymouth Originals Open Mic..."
Karl Anderson
"It's a tapas bar in the middle of town. Lots of drinks choice. Food choice is limited. We used the first table half price discount. Which was worth...."
Aspi Bilia
"Generous meal sizes. Awesome calamari and nice wines. Good value for..."
Beck G
"There were two bartenders that honestly made the experience so enjoyable. The response to us ordering Agavera shots was gold and the extra care with..."
Livia Stephenson
"I'll get this out of the way first up - I don't consider what we were served "Tapas". The food was good, but the dishes were mains without veges. I..."
Don Hogben
"Haven't tried the food yet but have been there for drinks a couple times. The atmosphere is laid-back and welcoming. You will enjoy a pleasant..."
DE S
"I went there with my wife last night to watch a live band. There was a good atmosphere, the band was great, and the staff were friendly. I look..."
Ross Gillies
"Excellent service and absolutely wonderful food. Best steak we've had for ages! Really nice atmosphere. Totally recommend and will most definitely..."
Bronwyn Steffert
"Nice warm atmosphere and nice tapas or hamburger and chips that were offered on a Grab one voucher for this occasion, but have been other times and..."
viv wilson
"Had a crack at getting through as many of the Tapas as we could. And try a good number of the beers on tap and in bottles, especially those beers..."
Allan & Rose Hansen
"This is a cool place 2 chill . There are 2 bars. The front bar which usually has a house band or DJ has a great outdoor area with plenty of seating..."
Lisa Regan
"Wow, such friendly staff, fantastic food everyone loved it. Every meal was top quality, the flavours and presentation were well considered - and..."
Chris Main
"Lovely bar staff. The tapas were varied and tasty. Good value for money. Thursday night is muso's take the microphone and sing. Some talented..."
Glenda Phillips
Bella Vita
83/100 (1334 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
European
Healthy
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Italian
Contemporary
Healthy
Vegan Options
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Cheesecakes
Risotto
Lasagne
Mussels
Carbonara
Calamares
Cannelloni
Salmon
Lamb
Bruschette
Cheesecake
Pesto
Seafood Platters
Fish
Pork
Prawns
Pasta
Salad
Scallops
Tiramisu
Duck
Calamari
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Contemporary
Healthy
European
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"This is a nice place with a great atmosphere, great service and great prices. Extra-special pasta dishes are yummy and give some education to people..."
Ethnic Food App And Classes
"Nice Italian restaurant at the city centre serving tasty Peroni beer on tap. Veg chilli Pizza and Risotto bruschetta was yummy. Good service..."
Rajesh Iyer
"Could not fault the food or the service we received. It was an absolute amazing experience and I would highly recommend going again if I'm back in..."
Hailzy Hailzy
"I ate here on a Thursady night, I was in early so the restaurant was quiet when I arrived, it filled up quite quickly thereafter.  I opted for the..."
Fergus Bruce
"YUM.  We have been several times with big groups for a birthday, to couples walking in after a few drinks in town.Fresh tastes are their standout...."
Kevin Breedveld
"Myself and friends have eaten at Bella Vita Restaurant several times for night meals and also for lunch. The food has always been outstanding and..."
Debs Chase-Paterson
"We have been going here for four years now and have never been disappointed with the food. On Friday we were seated quickly although the restaurant..."
Trish Barber
"We were visiting New Plymouth over the weekend and being unfamiliar with the local eateries, we blindly chose to eat at Bella Vita. What a great..."
Gill McNaught
"Bella Vita serve a wonderful lunch menu at at unbelievable price. Service was excellent, the ambiance was fine and more importantly the taste was..."
Ron Sewell
"This restaurant is great. Amazing selection of meals to choose from, not just pasta. If you are also a dessert fan then you will..."
Pam Paterson
"i love this place, great food, great staff! keep it..."
Mel M
"Just had another great meal at Bella. Started with a delicious bruschetta with tomato salsa. Vegetale arrabiata was great , as usual, and the stuffed..."
Steve L
"Outstanding! Great meal, perfectly cooked. Good service and reasonably priced. Thoroughly..."
Chris Patterson
"Great place for a romantic dinner. Lovely small dining room with lots of evening sun, courtyard looked nice too. Food was quick and delicious. ..."
Eilidh Stringer
"Great food, bit of a wait but definately worth..."
Claire
"A lovely meal (including desserts), great service, good prices; would definitely..."
Jim Judy Sutherland
"Every time we have been to Bella, it has been of a very high standard. It is one of my fav. restaurants in New Plymouth (next to Portofino and..."
Martha
"than you bella vita for making my wifes birthday one to remember.We had a table for 8 the waitress was extremely sweet , obliging and attentive..."
Pete & Irene
"Went back after having not been for about 4 months, and it still seems to be the same owner, although it is a new menu. It was great to see that a..."
Arleena
"went out for dinner with my best friend here last night. our server was absolutely amazing, really friendly. the food was great, came out quick. the..."
Briar Anne Harrison
"Such a beautiful energy I felt as if I was in a different country. Italian vibes were present with the music in the background too. The seating..."
Linda Waru
"excellent all round. pizza and pasta was great, but the mussels entree were the highlight! the service was excellent, young lady named Helsa I think?..."
Willy
"We came for pizza, but I changed to the prawn main. It was delicious. Kids had pizza which were nice too. Very prompt and friendly service. The only..."
Rachel Halfpenny
"Went out today for a birthday lunch and was pleasantly surprised. Our friendly waitress Chrissy was amazing providing a relaxed & efficient dining..."
Melissa Kitto
"The restaurant is the middle of the hight street. Parking could be challenging so be prepared. We went around the lunch time on the long weekend and..."
Rajiv Bagdwal
"The host was very good, service was fast.. two gluten free meals and non gluten free meals were awesome too.. Cocktails weren't bad..."
Cindy Dalziel
"This is a nice place with a great atmosphere, great service and great prices. Extra-special pasta dishes are yummy and give some education to people..."
Olena Williams
"We had a great function at Bella Vita. The food was great and the staff were..."
Dreams Beauty therapy
"Friendly staff and very good service. My three friends and I enjoyed our..."
Helen Wenley
"Best Italian restaurant ever! And we travelled..."
NZAURUSS
"Tasty,delicious, well presented food. Mid range price. Definitely would go there..."
Dianna Belle
"Highly recommended. My friends and I went here to have brunch. The food was nothing short of amazing and the staff was very accommodating. Shout out..."
Kenny Jude fernandez
"The atmosphere was great!!! We sat outside and enjoyed the music. The food was fantastic!! And the staff we so freindly and fun, and made the..."
Gabrielle Moir
"Lovely restaurant, fabulous pasta and very filling. The Tiramisu was one of the best we've had in a..."
Allan & Rose Hansen
"Came here for an early dinner for work. Lovely food, little bit on the expensive side, but very tasty. We ordered the kids spaghetti bolognaise and..."
Bex Randell
Manou's Cafe & Restaurant
80/100 (869 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Seafood
Cafe
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Contemporary
New Zealand
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Calamari
Mussels
Calamares
Fish & chips
Chowder
Burger
Prawns
Toasts
Cakes
Lamb
Pasta
Pesto
Salad
Fish
Scallops
Sit down
Seafood
New Zealand
Contemporary
Café
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Beach front shack that produces great food and has friendly attentive staff. Highly..."
Rod Auton
"We stumbled across this little hidden gem in New Plymouth for lunch. Absolutely stunning view, beautiful food and beautiful host. Couldn’t fault..."
Vicky Luo
"I treated my husband to a delicious bacon & eggs breakfast here today. The service was perfect in so many ways. Monique, you welcomed us like..."
Susan Hope Davies
"Friendly staff, prompt service, perfectly cooked calamari and scallops, generous portion, well worth the price. Hoping to go tomorrow to have more..."
Michelle Greenwood
"We found Manou's by accident and we'll visit again as they have vegan options..."
Kat Smith
"Best home-made sea food chowder! So creamy and delicious! Lovely atmosphere with lots of homely touches and very friendly owners. View was awesome,..."
Lisa: Social Butterfly Creative Studio
"On holiday from auckland and my aunty tock us here. Beautiful little place. Love the interior, love the menu and the ambience of the place. Non..."
Afakasigirl275
"A bit too long of a 1 wait for the food, but it was worth it! Best fish & chips I've had in years. Nice place to sit in the sun too. Shame they..."
stuart brady
"what an amazing little gem. food was delicious and the nautical setting is fantastic. a million dollar view while you eat. Very personal and the..."
Madale de Villiers
"European tavern style food, super fresh and tasty fish and veges. This place has a cosy atmosphere and a great look to it. There are great views of..."
Olena Williams
Haukai Bistro & Bar
79/100 (879 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Cheesecake
Curry
Burger
Cheesecakes
Lamb
Fish
Beef
Pork
Salad
Sit down
Contemporary
Accepts Mastercard
Table Service
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Beautiful, flavorsome food. Steak was cooked to perfection. Banoffee pie and Snickers Cheesecake were devine. Quick efficient service and friendly..."
Toni Irvin
"It was the first time we had been to Haukai for a meal. The service was very good. We were put by a window, which we realised wasn't double glazed,..."
Judie Flower
"Great experience. Awesome accommodation, food and staff. The staff are particularly friendly and accommodating. We highly recommend the Novotel New..."
Gavy Boy
"This was the second time in two months that we tried Tuesday Special "Trust the Chef". The 4 dishes were superb.Delicious fresh flavours that..."
Martha Desimone
"The lamb ovation was amazing. Compliments to the chef. Service outstanding. Lucky you run a good ship. Always a pleasure to eat at the..."
Jim Mcquillan
"Lunch at stylish Novotel New Plymouth with my best friend was such a pleasure! Excellent choice in matching textures and flavours! Wine matched..."
Olena Williams
"The dining staff made our visit special. Then the Chef Shabbah delighted us with his culinary skills in producing food that was so..."
Jim Lydiate
"We were welcomed and looked after by each staff member exceptionally well. The food was also very nice. Lovely and very special evening. Amazing..."
Liz Low
"Had the venison bacon burger which was quite bland but still enjoyed the atmosphere and the service. Wasn't too busy and the location we sat at was..."
Sin Play
"We went for a Trust the Chef Tuesday 4-course meal and the food and service was fantastic. We’ll be back..."
Ama Wickramanayake
"Beautiful fresh local produce, my only regret is not dining here sooner as my accor card expires soon. The waiter was super friendly and didn't make..."
Sharolyn Croton
"We had lamb shanks, pork ribs and quite a few cocktails. Overall an amazing experience. We were served by the lad named Lijo who was absolutely the..."
Praneel Dutt
"I absolutely love the food here and recommend it for anyone wanting to go. I may be a bit bias since my sister works there, but I truly enjoyed the..."
becky
"We dined here over two nights - one eating from their standard menu and the other a Diwali Buffet Special. Both menus were absolutely delicious! The..."
Jake Southgate
"Amazing food and excellent customer service. Great selection of beverages and some really nice crafty beers on offer. Definitely will go again and..."
Hadley Amaru
"Had breakfast here, $25 for a buffet & continental. Good range of standard kiwi breakfast food cooked well. Hygienic and presented nicely. Pancakes,..."
Dan Kelly
Bach On Breakwater
78/100 (1060 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
International
Healthy
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Cafe
New Zealand
International
New Zealand
Cafe
Healthy
Gluten Free Options
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Chowder
Fish & Chips
Eggs Benedict
Pancakes
Toasts
Fish & chips
Cakes
Pasta
Lamb
Salad
Pesto
Fish
Sit down
Café
Contemporary
Healthy
International
New Zealand
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"A lovely cafe with delicious food, outstanding service and a beautiful setting. Reminded me of a super restaurant on the foreshore of Laihana in..."
Virginia Humphrey-taylor
"The location of the place is amazing. Plenty of car parking spaces and the view is nice. The place has great decor and good seating. Service was..."
Chetan Shah
"Florentine eggs with mushrooms, oh what a heavenly meal. Missus had seafood chowder and did rate it highly. Lovely atmosphere and would be great..."
Aleš Karhánek
"My partner and I came in on one of their busy weekdays, only had an hour on our hands so expected to inhale and leave again by the time we got our..."
Bree Halverson
"it was my birthday and my husband brought me here. i had the seafood chowder, which was absolutely delicious. Compliments to the chef. my husband had..."
Charles Clarke
"I love dining here and will continue to come back again and again. One of the best menus to cater to vegetarians with so many tasty options to choose..."
Amy Johnson
"We visited this place for brunch on a busy Sunday morning, yet got our 4 meals and drinks very fast. The waitresses were smiley and helpful despite..."
Jemma Read
"North Taranaki Cycling Advocates had a great visit to Bach on Breakwater as part of our Bring on Summer yellow-themed bike ride yesterday. Coffees..."
Suraya Sidhu Singh
"Excellent location right on the coastal walkway in New Plymouth near the harbour, good reasonably priced menu for both breakfast & lunch. The food..."
David Mackie
"Recently went there for lunch during a very busy period. I thought we were in for a very long wait. How wrong i was. Not a long wait, serving size..."
Rodney Bearman
"Couldn't believe how quick all our drinks and food came especially on a packed day. Also the table service for removing our dishes was super quick...."
Naecoutts
"Very yummy food and delicious Mocha in a..."
The Wolf
"This is one of my favorite Cafe's in New Plymouth. Location is great especially when you see the waves coming over the mole. Nice atmosphere and good..."
Detlef
"Highly recommended place. We ordered breakfast and the service was quick and staff was very friendly upon ordering. When we took our seats and was..."
Selente Arlar
"Update Nov 2023: disappointed with my food today. Seafood chowder had no seafood in it and was just like a bowl of cheese sauce for $21. Sweetcorn..."
Matthew Mills
"Both my husband and I chose seafood options and thought they were delicious. We were well looked after and enjoyed the..."
raewyn birss
The Cure
76/100 (112 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Contemporary
Healthy
New Zealand
Cafe
Cafe
New Zealand
Healthy
Contemporary
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Café
Contemporary
Healthy
New Zealand
Café
Seating
Free off-street parking
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Great little corner name. Cool play on the name as it's by the Base hospital. Amazing home made slice's lovely mocha worth the stop to kill time..."
Adam Gregory
"Love their coffees ☕️ and a wonderful selection of food. Awesome service..."
Valerie Hopkinson
"Fast efficient and smiling. Chai latte and flat white coffee was good. Better when with friends x recommend. Didn't have food but looked good..."
Donna Taylor
"Best pies and real..."
Dwayne Pratt
"Really nice coffee, friendly staff. Will go here again. Theres a small seating area outside with umbrellas to cover from the sun. Cold food cabinet..."
Dan Kelly
"Very good milkshake and the food looked great although I didn't eat..."
Phil “TheAllSeeingFly” Kingphil
"Great spot next the hospital for good coffee and..."
A L
"Good little getaway from the hospital, coffee could have been a little less hot but overall it was a good..."
caelan hill
"Made great hot chocolate drink and slice. Great to have something to eat and drink.And have a rest before you go on your..."
Ginette Williamson
"Great coffee, actually the best caramel latte in..."
Lynda Fahey
"Absolute favourite with me. Lovely food and service. Ideally placed next to Base Hospital. Would reccomend..."
Julian Shimmin
"Consistently great coffee and selection of treats to really healthy options. All at a good price and with friendly..."
Hamish Maxa