The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Pukekohe, September 2022

Poco Loco Tapas Restaurant

87/100 (1410 ratings)

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Spanish

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegan Options

Mediterranean

Gluten Free Options

European

Vegan Options

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Dinner

Cheesecake

Scallops

Ribs

Calamares

Lamb

Salad

Tapas

Calamari

Arancini

Prawns

Sit down

European

Mediterranean

Spanish

Accepts Visa

Full Bar

Outdoor Seating

Free off-street parking

Seating

Accepts Mastercard

Wheelchair Accessible

Reservations

Street Parking

Accepts Credit Cards

Serves Alcohol

Takeout

Highchairs Available

Table Service

Dinner

Mid-range

"Went here on a cold rainy night and the atmosphere was amazing. We sat outside (it’s covered) and they had heaters going and blankets. Was so nice..."

Sacha Hoole

"I have been here so many times over the years and the food always seems to be really good. Whenever we are going to celebrate something over dinner..."

Allieberghan

"I came here on Valentines day with my partner and 8 year old son. It's definitely a vibrant and fun place to dine. We had a great experience! ..."

Amy Jack

"I have been here countless times over the years and the food is always great. I love it now that they have extended the restaurant so more people can..."

Hilary Campbell

"First time going and i really enjoyed it. The food was really good and we didnt sit around waiting for it long at all. Will definitely go back..."

Sam Wileman

"This restaurant honestly has the best cocktails have ever had. The pincolada is amazing and the mojhito is orgasmic. I definitely recommend..."

Rahera Cullen

"This is our second visit to Poco Loco and we still left impressed with their standard of food. We ordered 5 tapas, garlic bread, and dessert platter...."

Jessica Halim

"Went here with friends for the first time last Saturday. Nice little place both from the outside and inside. Staff are friendly. We had made a..."

Chai Paani

"Fantastic breakfast / brunch.. Alex was very friendly and fast..This place serves the BEST French toast in NZ.. by far. Please keep up the..."

Faisal Hassan

"Great place, exceptional food and service! We always have a great time when we come here, I liked the sticky ribs and the calamari the best..."

Sheel Drego

"5 or 6 dishes between 2 hungry tums is more than enough. The food is flavourful. I would strongly recommend the arancini balls and the gnocci!..."

P L

"Have experienced the Tapa's dishes here on several occasions with others. The menu's are changed each season & there's always something new on their..."

SeeFood Diet

"They catered a family members birthday party and my family loved it so much we had to visit the restaurant. Although it was a Sunday night it was..."

Ashley Littlewood

"My family and I dined here two times in quick succession! Lovely, kid-friendly, professional, knowledgeable and prompt service. A warm, clean, modern..."

Larissa Denton

"We're huge fans of tapas style eating in the M household and Poco Loco has been a perennial favourite. With their seasonal menu recently changing,..."

Sweet Mama M

"Have been to Poco Loco quite a few times since moving south and love it. The people are great and the food lovely. Recently I've learned that I have..."

Irene B.

"Have been here twice since moving to Pukekohe. One word - WOW! I absoloutely love it, the menu has loads of flavours to chose from, the staff are..."

Crystal Johnson

"Myself and 7 other friends dined here for the first time last night and can honestly say this was THE BEST Tappas i have ever had - Just..."

Rebecca

"Poco Loco has to be one of my favourite places to dine. The food is just amazing every time, the staff are lovely and the service is timely...."

Naomi Weddle

"We went to Poco Loco for a birthday party last night. There was a group of four of us - it was AWESOME! What amazingly friendly, efficient service!..."

Brad Ambury

"Went with my wife last night and was very pleased with my choice as the food,presentation,and pleasant service are of a very high standard and very..."

Mblman

"Our favorite restaurant in pukekohe. Menu regularly updated and always delicious food. Service great always, and this is a great place to go..."

Melissa

"This was the best eating experience of my life, as soon as we walked in we got a friendly welcome from the staff and served pumpkin soup on the house..."

Teresa W

"I found the tapas fresh and delicious. It was served quickly, hot and deliciously moorish. Nice outdoor seating by a quiet street, where you can..."

Honey Rose

"Great food and great service! What more can you ask for! We will be back! Recommended by friends and they were right, Tapas in the heart of Pukekohe..."

Tristan Wheeler

"I love Poco Loco as I'm a huge Tapa's fan. They often have specials on the menu to keep it interesting if you go a few times each season. It's..."

Fairly Fair

"The ambience and food is great here. Staff are friendly and service efficient. The food is delicous from the lovely breads with dip that are served..."

Ruth Chambers

"Went again last night, our third visit, first in Jan, it was great, then took a group of 11 late Jan (they don't cope with groups well on Fri nite,..."

Graeme

"A place we have been meaning to go to for ages, loved it, nice portions. Great atmosphere, friendly staff. Cannot wait for our next visit...."

Keith Eades

"We went here one random evening after flicking through the entertainment book to try and find somewhere different to go...What a treat - amazing..."

April

"hands down the best restaurant in Pukekohe! The service is world class, they are some of the most friendly hosts I have ever met and there is pretty..."

Ryan Judd

"I took my parents to Poco Loco, they are in their late seventies, early eighties and can be a bit fussy so I was a bit nervous about them finding..."

Zayle

"Poco Loco is my favourite place to eat. There is heaps of choice for vegetarians and I can have a different selection off the menu every time I go...."

Helen Capes

"We have been to Poco Loco on many occasions, from quiet dinners for the three of us through to large private parties... every time we go it seems to..."

Claire, Nicole &

"Absolutely amazing in every respect - food, hospitality and price. This was possibly the best restaurant food I've ever eaten. Being in a group we..."

Taryn

"The best service I've ever had whilst dining!! Lovely food and to-die-for beetroot dip that accompanies complimentory breads and..."

Tarina

"Always made to feel so welcome on every visit....great service, fantastic food, wonderful wine. Highly recommend :)Owners are a pleasure to..."

Anna

"excellent service!!walked in and instantly felt a cosy feeling :Das soon as we were seated we were given bread and dips Highly..."

Ashleigh

"Amazing!! this place is absolute gold. Its the most authentic tapas experience outside of Spain. The food was spot on, fresh, simple, creative, and..."

Aaron

"WOW, we would gladly travel around the world to dine here! Most fantastic eatery in Pukekohe. Beautiful food, freshly prepared, extremely tasty and..."

Jo & Matt

"We just LOVE Poco Loco. It makes us feel happy and a little 'crazy', especially with the lovely wine. The food is excellent, staff is incredibly..."

Mineke Meyerink

Cafe Kaos

82/100 (959 ratings)

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Cafe

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Brunch

French Toast

Sandwiches

Salad

Cakes

Eggs Benedict

Toasts

Burger

BLT

Salmon

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Café

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Takeout

Wheelchair Accessible

Highchairs Available

Table Service

Serves Alcohol

Seating

Brunch

Breakfast

Lunch

Mid-range

"Amazing as always!! Had a blast on Saturday night celebrating a friends birthday, Elton you out done yourself. Warm friendly service, amazing food..."

Andrea Dennis-Lowther

"12 of us sat down at ‘table for 10’ last night - a fantastic night, great food, great host, nothing was to much trouble and we were trusted with..."

Jane Livingston

"We have often visited this place for brunch, and as we are leaving the area to move down country, we had it on the top of our list for one last..."

Sandy Burnett

"#this ......What a fun eclectic not to mention a little cray, cafe. Staff are engaging and the banter hilarious. Great wine and food, coffee to die..."

Mike-nDee Shilton

"Booked in for a "Table of Ten" (although we had 11) dinner function and was not disappointed. Incredible host and venue. The perfect spot for a group..."

Paige Fa'afiu

"Excellent espresso, one of the very best around, and catches the morning sunshine..."

Paul Grey

"Love this place..great food..great atmosphere..great..."

Lisa Danielle

"I ordered the Chicken salad was really tasty and plenty of it also a banana smoothie which was really nice thanks once again for a really nice..."

Sharon Morton

"Love the quality of food, atmosphere and service. Has been my favourite cafe for at least a couple of years now. Tried a few different places..."

Anita Gomas

"I loved my Stacked Corn Fritters, couldn't eat it all. Of course my Soy Latte was just as yummy as..."

Tania Ferguson

"My first time visiting Cafe Kaos and what an awesome experience it was. We were made to feel very welcome, the food and hospitality was top notch...."

Nardine Theodore

"Best café in Pukekohe. Good service good coffee and nice table..."

Duncan Rogers

"What a cool place. Lovely coffee and very friendly..."

Deslie Moffett

"Saw a pic on Facebook of a burger, had to try it so drove from Auckland and they did not disappoint! Best burger in..."

Lindsey Froggatt

"Fab company, food and banter. Definitely be back..."

Maree Morgan

"What an excellent cafe. Hospitality is 2nd to none and what a find for big breakfast to set u up for a great days racing. Go Holden..."

Alan Winstanley

"We were visiting Pukekohe from West Auckland and decided to stop here for lunch after seeing all the good reviews. It was somewhat busy, but our..."

Tawna Whitford

"Generous portions, wonderful food ,great service..."

Ferdi Collins

"This is my home away from home. Excellent staff so genuine and friendly. Meals are to die for. Best quality love the free range eggs! Such a awsome..."

Leah Jane Maslen Roskam

"Down in the retro dungeon eatery for lunch today. Never mind the exceptional food. Charming front of house gentlemen full of wit and humour. Waiting..."

Leigh Speedy

"Fantastic cafe food portion and quality are out of this..."

Kim Tomlinson

"Quick service, super friendly staff! Top cafe!..."

Kirsty Suzanna

"Best Brownies ever. From my kids and myself. We also love there meals too. It's so chilled and..."

Anita Nelson

"Food is absolutely amazing.I will so be going back..."

Jaimee Bullock

"The atmosphere here is eclectic and welcoming.The service is synonymous with the name but always served with a smile. The food has always..."

Pauline

"Awesome coffee. Small but warm and cosy. Definitely kaotic at times. Will stop in again. Busy. Food looks great tho the obvious enjoyment on other..."

Liz White

"I’m in love with this cafe. I have been here sooo many times and I just love the atmosphere. It’s a very retro theme with records everywhere you..."

Allieberghan

"Very trendy and alternative place. The staff are very friendly, welcoming, bubbly and funny. Great service, it is a bit chaotic like the name! But..."

Brittany.fitzpatrick21

"Lunch after rugby, we've had take away before, it was superb! Lunch in, friendly relaxed team, watched our table, immediately came over as soon as we..."

Rebecca Gray

"Elton and his team are awesome. Elton can always put a smile on your face! Food varies. Sometimes it's amazing and other times it's ok. Never..."

Rachie Landon

"Cafe Kaos is a unique place, which you will either love or hate. I love it because it reminds me of midnight espresso and similar eclectic cafes that..."

Sarah

"Cool little cafe in Pukekohe.. By the looks of things it's a cafe by day & a bar by night. It has a nice atmosphere inside.Super busy on a..."

Samantha

"Love the quirkiness of this café, was here in the week, however it was a quiet morning and a wait of up to 30 mins for an eggs benne, which when I..."

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"Absolutely unable to fault this extremely well run cafe of heaven. I brought my mum here and she actually considers driving from hamilton for a..."

Kelsie Smith

"First time here today, wont be my last. Love the records on the wall and the order "numbers" are a hoot.Ordered a chicken burger today. It..."

Geokie

"Amazing cafe in Pukekohe, very relaxed atmosphere. Owners are great fun, the staff good too. Great menu and coffee. Decor very cool too. Mushrooms on..."

Fizzy

"Definitely one of the top cafes in Pukekohe, the food is great and they do really good caramel lattes, yum. ..."

Aidan Quinn

"My friend @cynthiasturdy and I went here for lunch for the first time today. Couldn't fault it, great food, friendly staff and supa hot coffee!..."

Sharon Picken

"Went to Cafe Kaos for Lunch with my sister today. The restaurant itself is really cool and funky, but ive had the same problem everytime Ive been...."

Becca Callaghan

"I've become a bit of a regular Kaos customer even though I don't live or work in Pukekohe. This is a busy place that has the buzz, look and feel of a..."

John Travelling

"Exactly what this place is chaos but in a great way. The food is awesome and love taking visiting friends from the north shore to this place...."

Shay Bruce

"Dined in tonight and everything was amazing, loved it. The staff, food and prices were awesome. Will defiantly be back real soon...."

Phillip Corse-Scott

"Every time I go here there is an abundance of good food, good friends and fun! Gotta love a place that adds to the Franklin Area with this type of..."

Michele Jean

"Had lunch there today. Gotta take my hat off to them. Great menu, great food - left the place actually feeling like I'd eaten something and didnt..."

Mike

"It was my birthday in an unfamiliar town and by chance my husband and I, and 3 boys (aged from 16 down to 11), walked into Kaos - actually we thought..."

Dianne

"Love love love going to Kaos Its my fav place to meet up with friends but I feel just as comfortable lunching on my own and whether I am a party of..."

Susie P

"I really enjoy coming to KAOS, sometimes the wait for food is long, yes, but you only have to look around the place to gauge how long your food is..."

Crystal Johnson

"great vibe and feeling, food good only gripe is that the staff often do not get the coffee quality right. Some times its great other times you get..."

Tristan Wheeler

"What can I say. This place is fantastic. Can't fault the food and the staff are great. Keep it up..."

Eileen Knox

"Kaos is my cafe of choice. Sometimes it does live up to it's name, but that's all part of the Kaos experience. Today's breakfast was spot on, the..."

Linda Coles

"My partner and I went to Kaos for lunch on Sunday 25th November and it was awesome! Food was fabulous, so tasty and very decent servings. The staff..."

Raelene Buchanan

"This neat cafe has the kind of vibe you usually get from a trendy cafe in the heart of Wellington...that's a good thing. Its funky decor is matched..."

Will

"My friend and I enjoyed lunch at Kaos last Monday 19 March and I have to say I love the 60s the ambience, service and food was superb. The movie..."

Evelyn Kawiti

"Agree with some of the other reviews about the delay in the food but can't fault it. Love the atmosphere, the coffee and the food. Elton and Stu made..."

Mary Underwood

"Best cafe in the town, everyone needs to sample this amazing place !! Elton and Stu are great hosts and the food is wonderful, the service quick and..."

Wilma Fingafit

"My sister and I came in for lunch with both our babies. The staff were awesome, very friendly and well informed.The ambiance and atmosphere..."

Tarina

"What a wonderful place and experience. For all those lady lunchalots out there you will not be dissappointed. The best Food, service, entertainment..."

Lynette Mcintosh

"First experience now they have relocated to Pukekohe. Loved the decor, great novel idea for menu. Food was nice, coffee was very good. Looking..."

Keith Eades

"What an awesome welcome I and my group got from Elton!! We were running late but no problem.We were so impressed that he had set up the gallery for..."

Brenda

"Elton is the entertainment, once he knows you, you need to allow at least an hour for a coffee as he will monopolise you. Cherry in the kitchen is a..."

Lincoln

"Kaos/Soak is a wonderful modern, stylish cafe/restaurant complete with contemporary art gallery. Great atmosphere, friendly and efficient service,..."

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