This is one of those places where you say "that looks nice, we must try it one day". Well finally we did, and it was amazing. Clearly it was once a house or something because it has a relatively small counter area and several discreet spaces with proper tables and chairs of different sorts. I love that. The coffee was excellent and the scones we had were served with cream and fresh home made jam. Delicious. It may not be on the lake front, but it's definitely on the "must go to again" list. I recommend it wholeheartedly.
Relaxing atmosphere, good food & coffee. Little one kept amused by outside play area. Fab little place to refuel
Big place, lots of seating and parking. Away from the town centre so quieter. Everyone is very friendly and service is good. Banana milkshake wasn't a real banana :( but the berry smoothie was nice. The gingerbread French toast is good, but it gets a little heavy after halfway. I liked the waffles the best, the syrups, compotes and gels all worked well. I would go back for the waffles and the berry smoothie.
Ordered the French toast, hash stack and waffles. 10/10 everything was fantastic, food, service, atmosphere. Highly recommended and would definitely come back again. Thanks guys!
Came here on our honeymoon a few years back and it was delicious - I am happy to report there’s still the great same food and service today. This is the ideal cafe stop in Taupo.
Today we had the hash stack and eggs Benedict, all perfectly cooked. There’s a strong coffee game here too with nice latte art. Great outdoor seating and ambience.
The Spoon and Paddle has a nice relaxed vibe to it, and a lot of nice outdoor seating, which was especially good on a sunny day. The food was delicious and I got more than expected (I had the Bao Buns). Service was quick, and the staff friendly.
Stopped in for breakfast this morning. Food and coffee was great, staff are very attentive & super friendly ! Thanks for having us. Appreciated the great service 🤗
Would highly recommend this cafe ✨
Absolutely fantastic service! The young Māori woman serving us was very polite and friendly! The food was delicious, I ordered the Hash Stack and it was very well presented. I’d definitely come again if I were going through Taupo
Popped in for a quick lunch. Food was great and the burger portion size was really big. Kids lunches were great too, Had to get a doggy bag for the one of kids as they couldn’t finish their lunch at the time. Outside seating area was great on a warm sunny day. Thumbs up from us.
Had a beautiful coffee here and the French toast
Coffee was perfect temp and taste
French toast
Was very very sweet and as a dish very heavy
and quite hard to enjoy if I'm being completely honest
But I will be back the staff that front counter was very lovely and welcoming. So ill give them another try with something a little less sweet
Shakshukah was delicious - the sauce was just a little bit spicy, the flavours were excellent, the eggs perfectly runny and the flat bread was nicely warmed. My partner's porridge was also very good, served at the perfect temperature and the toppings and flavour was fantastic. Coffee was also great and the venue itself is very pretty and staffed with lots of lovely people - very much recommend this café.
My first stop on this Road trip up north to highly recommend place called @spoonandpaddle
I ordered
Waffles 🧇 with White Chocolate and a Berry compote & side of Bacon .
Also accompany by a Large soya Mocha.
Loved the mocha , great job
Kinda sad about the waffle if they were fresh out of the maker it would of be perfect . It was still a 7/10 the meal I would try the eggs Benedict next time . And I be keen to try more ☺️ great hospitality as well very top notice can’t wait to come back
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