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Raw Balance Nz
99/100 (213 ratings)
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Salad
"This is by far the best healthy food option anywhere around this area. The prices are good, the good is great and the owners prepare the food daily...."
Jason Bleibtreu
"Best food in New Zealand - you can’t beat..."
Harrison Glazer
"A plethora of vegan options here which is refreshing. I had the vegan burger which was very good, the black bean and polenta hard patty was mixed..."
Andrew Gray
"We always make a point of trying to stop for food in Turangi specifically because of this place! We love the curry and other cabinet and fridge..."
Cellie
"Delicious food, friendly staff. Very nice shop with healthy products. Meals looks cooked healthy way, oven fries instead deep frying, love it! Only..."
Tomas Ivoška
"A nice alternative to BK or pies. We tried 3 different smoothies and one juice, each one delicious. Highly recommended wholesome and hearty food and..."
Nyra Marshall
"Great food, very good prices, excellent service, take away as well. No problem to..."
Trevor May
"Great spot for quality ethical local products and delicious healthy food and drinks. The owners are warm and welcoming and always up for a friendly..."
Travis Nobles
"Great reasonably priced vegan food in Taupo! We had the tasting platter which was enough for two of us and really delicious. The food is mostly raw..."
Michael McCarter
"Amazing home cooked meals (especially the curry). FRIENDLY service, great selection, nutritious food, loved their smoothies, and mushroom elixir...."
Linda Ung
Positive Kaibration Cafe
99/100 (46 ratings)
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Cafe
Healthy
Lunch
Breakfast
Healthy
Café
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
"Happy people making beautiful food and serving serious smiles. Great vibes, great food, especially nice spot on a sunny day, heaps of outdoor..."
Ronnie Eastell
"Great place for tasty high vibe food and drinks. Really friendly welcoming staff and bright relaxed atmosphere. Plenty of delicious options for..."
Travis Nobles
"Absolutely amazing food, we had the hotpot and were blown away by just how flavorful and delicious it was, a super filling and wholesome meal. There..."
Carina Gombocz
"The menu offers an enticing range, but they are struggling to keep up with demand and service was a bit slow. Our salads were a good size, perhaps a..."
Robin Horder
"Outstanding food on the corner on picnic tables with great view of lake. Great bowls of goodness; brown rices, veggies galore, with lovely seasoning...."
peter rizzo
"Amazing food, amazing staff! We ate so fast I forgot to take photos. They have a delicious range of food including a selection of vegan and..."
Kara Reihana
"Beautiful food, gluten free, vegetarian and vegan. Had the soup, yum as. All the people with me loved theirs too. Ended up buying some butter to take..."
Alice Tawhai
"Healthy food with plenty of vegan options right on the lake front. They own the cafe next door too so if people are after a less healthy option,..."
Scott Kempster
"This awesome cafe provides exceptional food and a large variety of hot and cold drinks including many gluten free and vegan options. The sat are very..."
Gonzo HopeWylie
"Great atmosphere, with attentive service. Makes you feel like your back in nans kitchen. Great food and decent..."
laura williams
Roots Waffle Cafe
97/100 (146 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Waffles & Crepes
Waffles
Café
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Playgrounds
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"We decided to have breakfast here before heading back to Auckland. A wonderful Lil Cafe with a South African theme. The staff were very welcoming and..."
Vinola Naicker
"These waffles were what I expected and tasted delicious, specially the apple crumble one! A whole waffle makes a good portion for one, flavors were..."
Jessica Ortega Sánchez
"I usually get the waffles. But I also like to get the salads. Everything on the menu is yum. Service is great. Toilets and other areas always clean...."
Jenn Parker
"This is my favorite café in Taupo! I pop in every time I go through Taupo. The food is delicious, staff are super friendly and their decaf coffee is..."
Nikki Van Heerden
"Accidentally posted this on different account so will share here: Visited last Saturday AND Sunday morning. HOLY GUACAMOLE. Me and My wife come here..."
James Hickmott
"I have tried a few different waffles here and no matter what you order you won't be disappointed! For anyone visiting Taupō, you won't want to miss..."
Jenny FlyHigh
"Love that this places caters for dogs and allows them inside! The chicken waffle was awesome and the coffee was very tasty. Will definitely be back..."
Acelin James
"I came here purely for the gluten free waffles & was not disappointed! There were absolutely delicious! The staff were lovely too. Looking forward to..."
Sarah Noyes
"The best waffles in Taupo! Awesome that they have gluten free and vegan options too..."
Kathryn Gale (PockettDog)
"Absolutely adored this wee gem, all I wanted was waffles for my birthday. Drove into Taupo and hello Roots waffle cafe. The staff are extraordinary..."
Felicity Heaven
Streetwise Coffee
95/100 (151 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
New Zealand
New Zealand
Breakfast
Café
New Zealand
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"Great coffee yet again friendly service form a small caravan next or in a car dealership corner (appears that is a fav position for the franchise..."
Mark Javins
"Excellent coffee and..."
craig mcdonald
"Always good coffee from..."
Samuel Northe
"Best coffee, awesome staff...great place to pick up your favourite..."
Tangia Collins
"Great coffee. Fast..."
Carol Gibbs
"I get my coffee here all the time and the girls running it are always so friendly while making fabulous coffee. Always a very convenient location and..."
Kalli Guerreiro
"Fantastic coffee!!!!!!!!! Perfect temp, 4 shots in the “large” by default, and good flavour! Lovely staff too. Had the blond lady as..."
Danny Yates
"My local coffee place I go way more often than I should great beans and better staff I order black so there's no hiding if it's Burnt or old again..."
martin delange
"Excellent Coffee. Smiley and Cheerful Staff. Fabulous..."
Alan Coyle
"Always the best in..."
Jenna Jacobsen
"Best ever coffee and service.. Super friendly..."
Katie Hart
"So easy, just text your order beforehand, and turn up to collect it. Great..."
Shelly Thomson
"Good people and serve a great coffee...."
Tony Cawte
"Great coffee, friendly..."
Brent Art
"This place has thr best coffee in newzealand . The service from the the staff is brilliant and that's all off them. I recommend street wise taupo to..."
Julie Ireland
"Great coffee, great..."
Norman Jones
"Great coffee. Highly..."
Harry Wells
"The best coffee at Streetwise!! Staff are friendly, even though they get extremely..."
Deb Munro
"Wow, stunning coffee and the staff is very friendly. Pleasure to grab a coffee..."
Albert de Weerd
Baked With Love Cafe
94/100 (441 ratings)
Dessert
Restaurants
Cafe
New Zealand
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Donuts
Cakes
Contemporary
New Zealand
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Seating
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Stopped in for a lunch. It was quite busy but tables turned over at a good pace. Staff was friendly, efficient, and helpful. The food came out in a..."
Ryan Nordgren
"Kim created a beautiful cake for my mother's 80th birthday. Looked fantastic and tasted great. Was even better than the inspiration photo we..."
Karlene Robinson
"Love love the coffee! Did not have any cakes but they looked amazing. Service was excellent and..."
Christian Byrt
"Stopped in for Breakfast with the family, staff were very talkative and friendly, the food options available they have something for everyone..."
Shane Millett
"the selection here was amazing. so much to choose from and also cater to GF coeliac too. lovely service and clearly a well loved spot! glad we got to..."
Alice
"Quite a spread of cabinet food, everything looked so delicious and it was hard to decide on what to eat. Very happy with our meal, timely service and..."
Gillian Chong
"Ordered a cake 🎂 and they definitely met the expectations that were asked in the brief thanks team it was amazing. Great response, great..."
Terrie White
"Everything was nice! Even for a late lunch at 1pm the place was still bustling. Had chicken and waffles from the kitchen and the pumpkin tart and..."
Addy Capati
"Went here after the Rotary Club doing a sausage sizzle outside of Pak'n Save suggested I visit this place today after they found out that I was a..."
Rachel Stephens
"Had the most delicious lemon curd cheesecake, scone, and took some fudge home with me. Can't wait to try the fudge, and to stop here in the future..."
Anthea
"What a great spot! The cabinet food is amazing and amazingly presented. The coffee was great. Tasty, well presented and the service was pleasant,..."
Ron Snoek
"Tasty food, sandwiches and tarts, with lots of fancy cakes. Stopped here for lunch and wasn't..."
Philip WB
"Came here for a birthday sweet treat for my mother and I. Told the lovely lady behind the counter it was our birthday and she sang us happy birthday..."
EricaKhatwah
"The food is always great here. On the expensive side, but delicious options from the cabinet and kitchen. Their gluten free options are truly..."
Dean Walker
"Adore this cafe. Must stop when travelling through Taupo. The cabinet display is a visual feast. Amazing quiches, pies and sweet treats (sooo many to..."
Justine Allen
"Easily one of the best bakeries I have ever been, perfect food and the sweet stuff are just works of ART! So beautiful! And the service perfect as..."
Jack Lok
"Delicious coffee and a great place for lunch. The chicken burger was awesome (and huge). Vegetarian flatbread plate was beautifully presented and..."
Carel Jobsis
"Ordered my wedding cake with Baked with Love. They were so helpful and answered all of my questions while also making great suggestions in designing..."
Shanae Taylor
"Stopped in to grab lunch on the road, and were absolutely thrilled. My husband is a coeliac and there is a wide range of offerings, both sweet and..."
Connie Boston
Kefi
94/100 (864 ratings)
Quick Bites
European
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Healthy
Mediterranean
Vegan Options
Cafe
Mediterranean
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Chocolate log
Salmon
eggs on ciabatta pouched of cause
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Burger
Quiche
Cakes
Lamb
Pork
Salad
Café
Café
European
Healthy
Mediterranean
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Delicious food. A local recommended this place... And ups to him for doing so... Definitely didn't let us down. And customer service on point...."
Leiah Faith Knox
"When you have a lot of allergies you need to study the menu and Cabernet closely and everytime I have come here it has been busy and I haven’t had..."
Lyn Lealand
"Birthday Girl was amazing. Great Service and all willing to help. It’s great to get this great service in a cafe these days. If you could get 10..."
Stephen Folcarelli
"Wow, what a range of GF (and keto) options; I was spoilt for choice, instead of the usual one or two options in the corner. With ten great salads to..."
Julie Daniell
"I would stop by this place for brunch/lunch/takeaway every time I drive pass Taupo. Plenty of keto and low carb options, plenty of carbinet food..."
Icy Guo
"What a lovely store to visit. Amazing Kai and wonderful staff. Fresh and fantastic food. No doubt they have got huge range of cabinet food. Perfect..."
Pn_1900 Rt
"Had brunch here with my fiancé. Beautiful location, quiet busy definitely being a Saturday, but food didn’t take long to be served. Friendly staff..."
LJ
"On our last day in town, we decided to check out this Cafe and it did not disappoint! It had some of the best food that we ate. Highly..."
Nathan Spaulding
"When in Taupo, this place is a must visit. A small cafe owned by wonder family. The staff were so nice and polite. Good n large outdoor seating..."
vishal mankad (Vish)
"A lovely cafe, excellent coffee, great service, brilliant food. Totally..."
Nigel C
Spoon And Paddle
94/100 (6613 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
International
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Cakes
Lamb Shoulder
Salad
Lamb
Salmon
Pork
Tapas
Tacos
Eggs Benedict
Beef
French Toast
Toasts
Pancakes
"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..."
Steve Drake
"Relaxing atmosphere, good food & coffee. Little one kept amused by outside play area. Fab little place to..."
Karen Beveridge
"Loved the falafel souvlaki - a light lunch packed with fresh ingredients, and frankly the best falafel I've tasted. Great friendly staff, can't wait..."
Ronna Grace Funtelar
"Awesome place, great people, friendly, lovely food and reasonably priced. Keep up the great work!!! I will be..."
Brenden Jacobsen Hss UM
"Lovely staff, lovely spaces and quite simply the nicest meal I've had since arriving in New..."
Margaret Jane Hallford Coleman
"Enjoyed coming here with my girlfriend on holiday. They did amazing gluten free..."
Corey Askwith
"Awesome food and fabulous service. Especially impressed with the way front of house staff talked to a young man with Downs and allowing him time to..."
Traci Liddall
"Breakfast was so good! Staff were very friendly and service was fast, very much recommend a visit here if you're staying in..."
Scott Grindrod
"Very nice and quaint! Friendly,spick and span, nice people nice view over lake and mountain AND yummy food and coffees that are very tasty and NOT..."
Judith Litchfield
"This is the one of my favorite cafe in taupo,i love to come enjoy the hot chocolate and the food. ..and the staff is friendly .�� Love..."
Shiyee Teo
"What a place. Fab food fab service fab location. just..."
Mona El Malti
"Absolutely delicious breakfast � warm friendly service and cosy..."
Jane McCullough
"Awesome food and coffee. Great hospitality. Fab atmosphere..."
Raelean Matthews
"Had lunch here today and it was fantastic! The pulled lamb souvlaki is to die for!!!..."
Krystie Marriott
"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..."
Karl Chong
"Ordered the French toast, hash stack and waffles. 10/10 everything was fantastic, food, service, atmosphere. Highly recommended and would definitely..."
Brittany Tipene
"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..."
Evelyn Lamble
"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..."
Michael Davidson
"Stopped in for breakfast this morning. Food and coffee was great, staff are very attentive & super friendly ! Thanks for having us. Appreciated the..."
Arohaina Daniels
"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..."
Maia Fanning
"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..."
Key Man
"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..."
Mr_Edfudi
"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..."
Jasmine Tern
"My first stop on this Road trip up north to highly recommend place called @spoonandpaddle I ordered Waffles 🧇 with White Chocolate and a Berry..."
Mi_Foodie_Guide
The Local Diner
93/100 (635 ratings)
Restaurants
Diner
Diner
American
American
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Sit down
American
Diner
Seating
Table Service
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"My partner and I were in Taupo for the weekend & town was absolutely packed for breakfast. We were pleased to see the diner was nice & quiet. Lady at..."
Nell Ss
"Highly recommend place for delicious food. Enjoyed our breakfast today and friendly service. Local Diner is where you can enjoy Sri Lankan Authentic..."
Jinali Silva
"Lovely little gem to stop at during a road trip. The food was delicious. I recommend the pork ribs! Service was good and the establishment is well..."
Michael McCarty
"Love the old school diner look. Food was delicious and staff were friendly and cheerful. Kids loved the milkshakes being in the old glass milk..."
Heather Proffit
"Absolutely LOVE this place!! Gary runs it so well and you can tell this in the food! It's nothing fancy but that's what makes it what it is! I would..."
Laura Crittenden
"Lovely 50s-restaurant-themed place with a even more Lovely couple preparing and serving fast, delicious and well prepared food. Super Clean and tidy,..."
John Cury (John Cury)
"Got this place recommended by my truck driving bro inlaw, so stopped here for lunch on our way south. Awesome place, decor is 60's milk bar, good..."
Robert Fletcher
"New owners are really friendly and kind. Food is great. Restraunt is clean and food is cheap. All in all a bloody good place!! Highly..."
Tai Taupo
"The people were lovely the ribs and burger were amazing nice milkshakes too..."
Rawiri Mcgregor
"This restaurant is under new management now. We tried some Srilankan food it was amazing. Very nice atmosphere would make you feel like the those old..."
Shalutha Bomulla
"Fantastic place to grab a feed. Very cool interior space all done up in that old "classic americana" diner theme. Excellent food, great service and..."
The Māori That Bikes (Maori That Bikes)
"Delicious and valuable, very friendly..."
Zed Zhao
"Excellent & very ablidging will to go the extra mile too satify you needs, cant speak highly enough of the amazing customer..."
graham rapaea
"Excellent food. Such a relaxing place. Retro setting is really..."
Henry McCarty
"Very nice place and staff are so friendly.. Our dinner was nice, a side of salad would of been nice with the meals but overall everything was great....."
Shannel Tata
"Very friendly and welcoming service. Food is fantastic. Real 60's truck stop feel. A must for..."
JACO VORSTER
"I was lucky to be brought here once a week as a child. Then it became overpriced. But it's back to nostalgia. The prices, the food quality and..."
jess brunswick
Replete Cafe & Store
92/100 (4061 ratings)
Quick Bites
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Pesto
Salad
Salmon
Toasts
Carrot Cake
Bagels
Quiche
Cakes
Pancakes
Lamb
Pasta
Sit down
Café
New Zealand
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"We had a wonderful lunch yesterday which was a public holiday. We had no issue at all paying 10% surcharge for the public holiday (if you've been in..."
Lisa Hill
"Absolutely amazing breakfast yesterday morning, such friendly lovely staff. Highly recommend this for a family friendly dining experience. Thanks..."
Allisa Richardson
"We're low carb and make subs all the time. They were accommodating and really cheerful about it. The food was lovely, chargrilled bacon cannot be..."
Alexander Valentine
"Really impressed by the teapot for my green tea. I drink a lot of tea in cafés and this is the best so far - ever! Good size and the plunger at the..."
Eva Heraud
"Best coffee in town! Delicious focacia for lunch. 10/10 would..."
Brianna Lees
"Customer service is outstanding. Every customers got the same smiles from all staff. Food is amazing. Well done to all..."
Shirley-Anne Johnstone
"Cool cafe with delicious tasting food, kiwis at their..."
Jacqueline Letham
"My favourite place to go in Taupo. Awesome Staff and the service is second to none. Love this place..."
Bridgette Te Tuhi
"Just finished eating your Hangi. Divine. Great cafe and cooking/kitchenware shop. Lovely atmosphere. Friendly..."
Linda Mary Sparklington
"Everything is excellent here. Excellent coffee, excellent food, excellent staff &..."
Paul Dennison
"Awesome staff! Great coffee and food. Highly recommend. Also have cool..."
Shawn Plummer
"My fave spot for anything food related in Taupo. Service, coffee, kitchen 'must haves' and food. What more could a girl..."
Traceylee Hooton
"Couldn't fault this place and food...top notch!! ...bring a franchise to Melbourne...please!! Loved it all..."
Margie Hyde
"While we dined in, I was blown away by the variety of excellent quality sandwiches, rolls, pastries, cakes and other items for takeaway. They all..."
Dane Marcus
"Was just walking in town when i saw this busy cafe. Thought to give it a try and was surprise to see Nasi lemak in the menu. Its not bad and good try..."
Shazlena Shariff
"We stumbled across Replete Cafe by accident and enjoyed the ambience, latte, walnut brownie, and service by Clement. The next day we considered going..."
Hamish Pringle
"Lovely cafe and friendly staff, got the filo pastry goats cheese and spinach. Beautiful. Light and crispy. The shop adjoining is cool to, quirky..."
Adam Friel
"Beautiful food. We had the sardines and Buffalo mozzarella for breakfast. It was beautifully presented and equally delicious. We'll definitely be..."
Kirsten Jefferson
"The person who took our order seemed a little stressed and perhaps uninterested in offering a friendly service, which reflects the 4 stars for our..."
Andrea F
"After searching on Google for a nice little (not a chain) cafe I came up mostly blank. I’m really quite snobby about my coffee tbh 🙈 Then I..."
Amy Earnshaw
"Big assortment of pre made food and a nice menu, salads were imaginative and super tasty, delish eggs on toast and excellent coffee. Also lots of..."
Kamini Rae
"Had a very good brunch here it was hard to make a choice. But we both went for the hotcakes. Coffee excellent on the strong side in case you can’t..."
Rebecca KEENAN
"Cute busy cafe & homewares store - sells gorgeous different stuff. Brekkie was perfect, added smoked salmon on request even though it wasn't a menu..."
Anony Mouse
"Probably the best lunch I have had in Taupo so far. The ginger latte is spicy and warming, the cappuccino smooth and tasty, and both the kedgeree and..."
Margo Lawrence
"Really good service, friendly international servers. Great coffee, try their flatwhite. After 12 yrs in the USA this place delivered on the want for..."
MissMinimish
"We arrived not long before closing, so we were limited to food from the cabinet. It all looked delicious - really well done. My salmon bagel was..."
Kath C
"First discovered Replete many years ago, after a long interlude searched it out again. A little difficult as the signage is very subtle, arrived 5min..."
George Curtis
"Best Mochas in Taupo! Great big breakfast to set you up for the day or if you like Blue Frog Cereal (best by far) for those needing something..."
Stu Hastings
"Busy place at lunchtime on a cold winter's day but warm welcome, warm atmosphere and great warm food inside. We had soup of the day (Moroccan..."
Jon “Buzz” Dunning
"Really lovely food with a more interesting selection than most cafés. Excellent service with a smile (and even a collective staff song and dance at..."
Deryl Northcott
"Great cafe with great service. The cabinet food looked..."
Kris
Baked With Love Cafe
92/100 (803 ratings)
Dessert
Restaurants
Vegan Options
New Zealand
New Zealand
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Donuts
Cakes
Sit down
Contemporary
New Zealand
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Seating
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Stopped in for a lunch. It was quite busy but tables turned over at a good pace. Staff was friendly, efficient, and helpful. The food came out in a..."
Ryan Nordgren
"Kim created a beautiful cake for my mother's 80th birthday. Looked fantastic and tasted great. Was even better than the inspiration photo we..."
Karlene Robinson
"Love love the coffee! Did not have any cakes but they looked amazing. Service was excellent and..."
Christian Byrt
"Stopped in for Breakfast with the family, staff were very talkative and friendly, the food options available they have something for everyone..."
Shane Millett
"the selection here was amazing. so much to choose from and also cater to GF coeliac too. lovely service and clearly a well loved spot! glad we got to..."
Alice
"Quite a spread of cabinet food, everything looked so delicious and it was hard to decide on what to eat. Very happy with our meal, timely service and..."
Gillian Chong
"Ordered a cake 🎂 and they definitely met the expectations that were asked in the brief thanks team it was amazing. Great response, great..."
Terrie White
"Everything was nice! Even for a late lunch at 1pm the place was still bustling. Had chicken and waffles from the kitchen and the pumpkin tart and..."
Addy Capati
"Went here after the Rotary Club doing a sausage sizzle outside of Pak'n Save suggested I visit this place today after they found out that I was a..."
Rachel Stephens
"Had the most delicious lemon curd cheesecake, scone, and took some fudge home with me. Can't wait to try the fudge, and to stop here in the future..."
Anthea
"What a great spot! The cabinet food is amazing and amazingly presented. The coffee was great. Tasty, well presented and the service was pleasant,..."
Ron Snoek
"Tasty food, sandwiches and tarts, with lots of fancy cakes. Stopped here for lunch and wasn't..."
Philip WB
"Came here for a birthday sweet treat for my mother and I. Told the lovely lady behind the counter it was our birthday and she sang us happy birthday..."
EricaKhatwah
"The food is always great here. On the expensive side, but delicious options from the cabinet and kitchen. Their gluten free options are truly..."
Dean Walker
"Adore this cafe. Must stop when travelling through Taupo. The cabinet display is a visual feast. Amazing quiches, pies and sweet treats (sooo many to..."
Justine Allen
"Easily one of the best bakeries I have ever been, perfect food and the sweet stuff are just works of ART! So beautiful! And the service perfect as..."
Jack Lok
"Delicious coffee and a great place for lunch. The chicken burger was awesome (and huge). Vegetarian flatbread plate was beautifully presented and..."
Carel Jobsis
"Ordered my wedding cake with Baked with Love. They were so helpful and answered all of my questions while also making great suggestions in designing..."
Shanae Taylor
"Stopped in to grab lunch on the road, and were absolutely thrilled. My husband is a coeliac and there is a wide range of offerings, both sweet and..."
Connie Boston
The Wholesome Kitchen Ltd
92/100 (325 ratings)
Quick Bites
Cafe
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Breakfast
"Going to give benefit of the doubt. Had the bagel, smoked salmon and cream cheese but it was only toasted on outside of bagel so it was a doughy..."
Stan J
"I enjoyed it! Fast service and a nice view of the lake with Tongariro and Mt Ruapehu in the background. My coffee was good and flavoursome. The..."
Ramon
"Love this cafe. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. Chef did me scrambled eggs specially. Food and coffee was delicious. Right by the lake...."
Eddie Peel (Ed)
"Nice wee cafe on Lake Taupo. We got a banana cake and sausage rolls to split, both were pretty yummy. I also got an Americano which was nice. It's..."
Nicole Down
"Great little spot along the lakeshore for breakfast. The hash stack was tasty and coffee was well made as..."
Birgitta Caspersen
"Had the "Classic Hash Stack" ....YUM! - tha table number says it all (& so does my friends face 🤣) Thanx Paula 👍 ...great location &..."
Sean Deasy
"Just came here for a coffee and a quiet place. This was the perfect place to be at...."
Joy
"Beautiful cafe with stunning views. Great coffee, food and..."
Mark Titley
"Perfectly poached eggs, fabulous view and good coffee. Friendly staff and fast service and fast wifi! A wonderful spot for a relaxed and delicious..."
Francesca’s Flowers
"Great food and..."
Jerry Liu
"This place is simply the Best. The whole feel of the cafe is inviting, good quality and food made with loving care. The best hot choclate...according..."
Anne Bengtsson
"Love this place..Renee makes nothing but the best food in town 100%..yummmm..."
Conrad “Connie” Utiera
Industrie - French Kitchen
91/100 (2061 ratings)
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"Nice food and prompt service. A very busy eaterie at lunch time on a Saturday. I sat outside which was a bit quieter and gave a bit more room than..."
Lia T
"This is a find! I thought Google maps was directing us to the gas station but to my surprise we found this amazing French cafe. I wanted a croissant..."
Ben Fernmoor
"Beautiful cafe. Coffee was spot on, on par with the best I've tried in Melbourne. I had the pancakes & they were perfect! The pink macaroons were a..."
Patrick Geraghty
"Bearifull food ! One of the best bakeries we tried in NZ ! Definitely try the beef baguette..."
Michal Kanuch
"Great selection of food with care and quality showing in every item, beautiful presentation. Was also quick to grab a Yum scone & coffee on the..."
Anony Mouse
"Great cafe, lovely atmosphere, very friendly staff, quick service and a wide selection of pastries and..."
Sheira Chan
"First stop here and what a find. Fantastic atmosphere, daily newspapers, various indoor / outdoor seating options and great food and coffee. I had..."
Larry Carne
"Mmm…..if I was into sweet and pastry….but caesar it was. For how busy they were, they did well. But someone, please re-design yr..."
Seonie and Brad
"Great location for a treat on the way out of Taupo. A variety of everything, coffee is very nice and fast for takeaway when it is busy. Croissants..."
Irina Iris
"Absolutely beautiful array of cabinet food and my husband ordered the Eggs Bennie with bacon and a side of creamy mushrooms and said it was the best..."
Little Later
"The best coffee and the best snacks. The lamb Pattie on my organic burger was excellent. Hard to get a seat in such a popular cafe but absolutely..."
Christopher Moad
"A huge selection of the most amazing food. Gluten free is well catered for. If you’re really hungry, I highly recommend the big breakfast. The..."
Dick Mc Schizz
"Our group of 9 had a quick stop on the way to Berm Buster. Ordered off the menu and received our order quickly. The eggs bene was delicious and the..."
Mel Bartlett
"Great place , great food , wonderfull..."
גדי יצחקי
"The food is some of the best in Taupo, the bread is second to none and we thoroughly enjoy eating here. The only downside is the location, there's..."
Midge I
"Great place to stop for Kai. Really good range of gluten and dairy free options, that taste amazing had a nice texture and weren't dry. Definitely..."
Rachel Garratt
"This is an absolute favourite! Fabulous range of delicious food and great coffee. The staff are always really lovely (tho I don't like being called..."
Kathy C
"love the pastries and sandwiches (Chicken Fougass), so tasty and filling ☺️ i cant wait to go back and try other..."
Grace Villamor
"Another of a great selection of cafes in Taupo. The food is great, both cabinet and kitchen offerings. Caters for those with keto and gluten-free..."
Dean Walker
The Lucky Lizard
91/100 (691 ratings)
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Full Bar
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"Love our local and people watching when here. Everyone is always so friendly. Haven’t tried any food yet but definitely want to at some..."
Em Jenner
"Casual pub. Good customer service, staff are friendly. I have ordered lamb shank and my bf ordered steak. Great portions and tasted great. Good money..."
Olga Zavartseva
"Great little local bar with a happening side room full of lucky..."
Tracy Carter
"Some days all you want is a G&T and a cheese and onion toasting and these people did an awesome job on..."
Karen Neale
"Friendly, excellent food and prices that make sense plus a good range of beers. Away from Taupo's tourist scene, it's worth seeking out. It's far..."
Archibald Primrose
"Amazing bar very clean, has a huge gaming room and TAB room. Also offers food and a huge selection of drinks not to forget the most friendliest staff..."
moses chong
"Great little kiwi pub to wet the whistle and have a feed. Relaxed and friendly..."
Anthony Thomas
"After having lunch at what is perceived to be one of Taupo top restaurants, where the chairs were far to trendy to sit on, the pork belly still..."
Martin Treadwell
"Not the flashiest place but bar staff were really nice. Arrived after last call and he still served us all and held off closing so we could have a..."
Mason Formentin
"Always friendly welcoming staff. Kid friendly restaurant which we..."
Shelley Gear
"Great place to chill out awesome friendly customer service. I love the pool table. Family friendly..."
Kerry Kalolo
"Excellent local - SO glad we dropped in there. Food is delicious, staff are friendly hard..."
Nina de Ronde
"I didn't win at the pokies haha nah it's a really nice place I love the..."
zachary young
"Enjoyed the evening, great place, great service..Awesome little place to catch up with friends and..."
ngawai allen-nuku
"Excellent food and service. Nice bar / restaurant with sky TV..."
Keith Marshall
"Great food, awesome staff and location. Live music on a Sunday with a selection of excellent craft beer and..."
Chase Malin-Tapuke
"Beatiful bar and Restaurant great atmosphere and delicious food brilliant service..."
Sarah-Jane Stuart
The Cozy Corner
91/100 (792 ratings)
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"Lovely spot. Good food, nice service. The thing I appreciated the most was 1) the small touches to reduce waste, like butter and honey served in..."
Jared Wood
"Cozy little place with great choice of veggie food and alternative drinks. I tried the Shroom brew which was amazing, warm and fluffy with a..."
Elsa Girard
"Nice little cafe! great coffee and drinks options! the service was really patient and friendly! 100% recommended if you are looking for a little..."
Petu Morg
"First time coming here. We normally eat pretty healthy so gave this place a try. We had the lake Taupo smoothie bowl, the stack and the supreme..."
Wilson Shum
"I have an autoimmune condition and there are many places where I can't eat anything. This restaurant was like eating at home. Everything on the menu..."
Zsolt Szilvai
"Fantastic selection of menu items and cabinet food - with lots of options for different dietary requirements. The halloumi burger was juicy, tasty..."
EricaKhatwah
"Great food, friendly staff and cosy location! We first came here for treats, the blondie and fudge are amazing! Caters for all dietary requirements!..."
Mia Barry
"Fantastic cafe, great selection of food to cater to all dietary requirements, lots of vegan, vegetarian, GF and unrefined sugar options. We were..."
theoriginal outfitters
"We’ve come here 3 days in a row, the staff are so friendly! We are sadly not Taupo locals but would be back weekly if we were. All the food is..."
Oana Jackson
"Great food, lovely staff and a cozy, clean atmosphere. Coffee was delicious and they had a great variety of food and drink options for all our groups..."
Kallisto Labone
Social Club
90/100 (551 ratings)
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"What a lovely place to go for Ann enjoyable meal. Jas was a wonderful host, and his welcome and attention set the tone for a lovely evening. Our..."
Noel Munford
"We have only had the breakfast at Social Club Taupo so when my partner said we were having dinner here we were very excited as our past experiences..."
Des Angel
"Amazing dining experience - gorgeous view, super friendly and accommodating staff (vegan and a vegetarian diners, they answered all questions with a..."
Krissy Dobson
"The vegan fish and chips were absolutely delicious! I was surprised by the apple crumble I thought it will come like a pie but it was good the mango..."
Meir Cohen
"We had only a quick stay at the Lakefront Lodge in Taupo. To our delight, upstairs was the Social Club, Taupo, offering drinks and food, with happy..."
Greg Mortlock
"Lovely atmosphere. Our table was by the window so we had a great view. Our waitress who was from The Rotorua Social Club was very attentive and..."
Atawhai Dudley
"Jas was brilliant. Very attentive and gave us our best dining service yet during our stay in Taupo. Look forward to seeing him again in the..."
Lalita Ploywangboon
"Really fantastic experience. Lots of delicious and interesting vegan options, nice drink selection, good view and superb staff. Exceeded my..."
Pia Alderson
"Very nice restaurant, the vegan fish is very good! I would not normally go on about a salad but also excellent. I would gladly go back again. If..."
Kassie Dwarika
"Awesome atmosphere! We had Kiran as out waitress and her service and smile made our evening even more enjoyable! The food was fresh, delicious and..."
Brittanie Madley
"Hi all.. our 14yr anniversary.. what a awesome experience.. we don't go out to often but was a really enjoyable time and the staff were amazing....."
Ben Wiringi
"We had an amazing experience here today. Food/desert is absolutely delicious, loveeeee the Crispy waffle. and Jas's service is on point, he was so..."
truc le
"Looks out on to the lake. Meals were great value. Service was excellent - particularly appreciated Jes' efforts to engage my 4-year old in our dining..."
Rathy Srikanthan
"Service was great, the two guys that looked after us were so polite and helpful. I loved my Vegan "Fish" burger, my partner said his burger was also..."
Milly Cherie
"Beautiful place to stay! Really enjoyed it here, Because of being a wooden Hotel,floors get a Lil creaky but honestly just LOved it over..."
Hollie H. K.McLean
"Nice place for dinner in Taupo. Food options were adequate, but the beer options were pretty slim and not really craft beer. Staff were friendly. Not..."
Justin
"A cosy restaurant with lots of table seating in the winter a fire place which was on for us in the evening 😀. I ordered the tortilla basket salad..."
Dennis Niu
"This restaurant is providing a level of greatness with the quality of its menu, the ambience and the exceptional service. The management of this..."
David Mears
"Stayed at the lakefront lodge and went here for dinner on the first night of our stay. Such a delicious and delightful experience! From the super..."
Avalon Martin
Beaut Bakery
90/100 (152 ratings)
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"We got a number of pies and sandwiches for a Saturday training day. And the food was totally amazing. Everyone commented on how delicious the pies..."
Becci Robertson
"Ordered lunch for 20 worker's on a First Aid course. These people were so helpful and their food was great. Sandwiches cut up as club and all..."
Ian Hill
"Probably one of the most underrated steak & cheese pies I've had, great tender steak, great gravy and plenty of tasty cheese to top it..."
Ryan
"Have the best cheese rolls, but only make 3 packs a day, would like to have more of these. They are great..."
Balinda Lamb
"YUMMY!! Me and my partner stopped in for lunch and we got us a mince and cheese pie, a cream donut. It was so fresh, delicious and amazing...."
Dwayne Cotter
"Sure lives up to its name. Everything beaut. Huge variety of lovely fresh product. Everything named and explained all prices displayed. Only..."
Peter Crawford
"Great lil bakery. Yummy pies & super stuffed sammy’s & the like. Great value for the $$. This is a CASH ONLY establishment so overseas..."
Glen Sloan
"Great Pies, donuts and..."
Dunstan James
"Wow! Great great pies guys. Full of meat with right balance of gravy.The pastry was perfect.Holding the contents rather than ending up on your lap...."
Richard
"Always awesome friendly service from staff always with a smile. Delicious fresh pies and..."
Sarah-Jane Stuart
"So, so yummy. We all (6 of us) had different things ranging from pies to sandwiches to apple turnovers to custard squares and everyone was licking..."
Natalie Cox
"Best saussage roll ive..."
Euge
"Amazing pies, seriously good pies. Full fillings, lots of meat and buttery crispy pastry. Coffee was great too. Extremely pleased with my..."
Oliver Molteno
"The normal excellent..."
Bruce Walker
"Nice food and friendly..."
Tony Steel
"Great coffee, food and..."
Ariana Hunia
"Great selection of prize-winning pies (about 20 different) and cakes. I bought a steak and cheese pie which was delicious and had big chunks of meat..."
Ken Emmens
"Always friendly service. Always great pies and cakes etc. Never goes wrong. And also great coffee. Definetly..."
Tai Taupo
Fast And Fresh Bakery Cafe
89/100 (956 ratings)
Quick Bites
Bakeries
New Zealand
Fast food
New Zealand
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cakes
Sandwiches
Sit down
Café
New Zealand
Fast food
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Free off-street parking
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Great bakery in the heart of Taupo. There is a wide range of hot adn cold as well as sweet and savoury. There pie range is quite extensive and what..."
James Thompson
"Has a large local patronage support here. From the time I ordered my meal till I left. There was no empty seats available service was fast and..."
Tai Ripaki
"The pie pastry is crispy. The filling is tasty. I had the seafood pie and it came with various seafood inside such as shrimp, octopus and crab meat...."
Jinrong Chen
"The pastry is flaky and still has the taste of a pie (some bakeries made it too flaky like a croissant). The filling was full of flavour and meat...."
Kah
"Great food, lovely staff, nice music. My coffee was the..."
Carol Orpen
"The venison, bacon, mushroom and cheese pie is just devine! So is the butter chicken. The pastry is nice and flakey and there is proper meat inside...."
G B
"The pie here lives up to its name of NZ Pie Award winner! Tried 4 types of pies and they were all really good. The Steak and Cheese and Venison is a..."
Tony Yeo
"I’ll be honest at first glance this place doesn’t look like much, but the butter chicken pie is literally the most delicious pie I’ve ever..."
luke
"Interior could do with upgrading, but the food is always fresh, nice..."
Rex Sanford
"Beautiful steak and cheese..."
Mary Anne Gawne
"Not just glorious pies, but great range of basic delicacies too. Great coffees too. Excellent, well-patronised facility in the centre of the CBD of..."
Myke Wing
"Only bought a single chicken sandwich (just as well anything more and I probably would have burst) very filling, totally blown away by the fact you..."
darcy harrison
"Damn tasty pies! Nice filling and really good crust. I can understand why the won some..."
J SM
Double Shot Cafe
89/100 (647 ratings)
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Cafe
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Cafe
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
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Breakfast
Lambs Fry and Bacon
Café
New Zealand
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Food was delicious! I had the breakfast croissant and it was the best I’ve ever had. The bacon was crispy on the edges, fried egg cooked perfectly..."
Janine O'Grady
"The food was delicious and the service was amazing, A very lovely bubbly man that served us. Thank..."
Destiny Moore
"Loved visiting this cafe. Friendly service and amazing food. I'll definitely be coming back here. Highly..."
Kris
"Best big breakfast I've had in a long..."
s g
"Visits twice in 2 days last weekend in July and was impressed both times with the food, coffee and service. Consistency was perfect and the team..."
Mark Pierson
"Awesome food top quality coffee. And very friendly and helpful staff. The bacon is delicious. Had this fritter for lunch so yummy..."
Kristina Purvis
"Had breakfast here with my partner, service was great and the food came out real quick, it was delish, and the creamy mushrooms were actually creamy..."
Puruhi Peachey
"I highly recommend Double Shot Cafe in Taupo. The food was great but the customer service was amazing!!! I'd already worked out that it was more..."
Helen Jackson
"Eggs are so easy and yet sometimes so difficult but this place made scrambled eggs and smashed avo to perfection! It was the coffee that really did..."
SmorfittKJ
"Best big breakfast we've had in ages. Coffee was great..."
Cheryl Vallance
Oakleaf Cafe
89/100 (1869 ratings)
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"After spending a long time trying to find somewhere open and not completely over run with customers we found this place for our brunch one morning...."
Kym Moore
"The customer service was amazing, with not many staff the presentation of the food and the taste was so good. It is easily some of the best food I..."
Diana Rapana
"10/10 This cafe made our trip to Taupo complete - amazing vibe, amazing food and just made myself and my entire group extremely happy. I would..."
Jessica Shen
"Outstanding service! Food came fast, and it was delicious! Staff were very friendly too. Coming here next..."
Chung On Tsui
"Yes I give a lot of 5star reviews.. but every one is worth it! Especially this quiet little cafe. From the minute you walk in you feel welcome.. nice..."
Jordan C
"Service was solid and the pancake dish was very decent - slightly too much berry compote but the flavors were delicious. Cooked breakfast was quite..."
Thomas Hulme
"We came back to try this place again after trying it the first time not long after opening. Had a great keto breakfast that was super tasty, fast and..."
Scott Devonport
"Hands down the best pancakes I've eaten in New Zealand! Clean, tidy, polite, great atmosphere and fast service. I'd highly recommend a visit next..."
Laurence Frappell
"Ĺovely mothers day breakfast Always great service and great food ,especially ..."
Michelle Morrell
"Unpretentious decor that is clean and comfortable. Attention to detail is what you'll find here with the wall tables set up with mobile phone..."
LeAnne Blakelock
"Always excellent and friendly service. Delicious food & drinks. Discounts for locals. Great indoor and outdoor seating. Charging cords at all the..."
Jodi Steele
"Amazing food, great atmosphere and friendly welcoming staff... of all the great cafes in taupo Oakleaf is definitely the best! Love their eggs..."
Midge I
"Such a great cafe! The food is beautifully presented and tasty. The staff is lovely and the outdoor seating provides a great people watching spot in..."
Candice Murray
"Good food highly recommend the big breakfast and the french toast. If you want something small the eggs on toast is great these guys know how to..."
martin delange
"Very clean and nice decor. Good cabinet food, good coffee. Kid friendly and good service. Free wifi, phone charging, feedback books at every table...."
Phil Somerville
"Pleasantly surprised to find this place when we stopped for lunch. The cabinet had clearly marked gluten free and keto options. There were phone..."
Daniel Tomlinson
"If you stay at the executive motel you can get a discount breakfast but only before 9.30am..."
damo nicholas
"Highly recommend. Great service, large selection from menu or cabinet and excellent coffee. Big range for all dietary..."
John Metcalfe
Piccolo Licensed Cafe
88/100 (1687 ratings)
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Omelette
Salad
Salmon
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Chowder
Fish
Fish & Chips
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
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New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
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"Beautiful, beautiful kai, the presentation is on point and the flavors will absolutely take you to another level. My daughters, my mokopuna and I..."
Ngaire Takuira - Mita
"If you're looking for an early morning great coffee, stop at Piccolo! Whether you're heading up the mountain early or need your supreme fix, they..."
Jessica Harrison
"My partner is gluten intolerant and the French toast option for her was 8.5/10 because the toast was soaked not dipped as gluten free toast is always..."
Casey Namana
"Delicious coffee this morning. Try the breakfast special. Eggs on toast with bacon. Nicely presented and good value. They have a good sauce rack for..."
J B
"Enjoyed delicious breakfast. The coffee was really authentic and tasty. Highly..."
Kaeru No.1
"Stopped for brunch 4th Feb 2023 Delicious 😋 great food,service and quality & price. French toast, with bananas bacon, fruit compote, maple syrup..."
VANESSA TOLSON-GODDARD
"Soooo good! Food was beautiful, especially the rosti. Really good coffee, attentive and friendly staff and super impressed with cleanliness. When..."
Susie
"Keto friendly cafe; they have a Keto menu. We order the keto blat with cauliflower chip and keto pizza. The blat is very yummy. The pizza base is..."
Karen Chung
"Very beautiful cafe delicious food and drink. They cater to your needs have a good range of food and comfortable seating. The only thing was the..."
LadyWildWolf
"Chicken strudle was ok, coffee decent, smoked salmon pizza was good. Staff were friendly, cabin like atmosphere. Will be happy to come back for..."
Winston Ng
"Food was well cooked and delicious, variety of menu options and cabinet food. Pricing pretty typical for Cafe food. Gluten free options..."
Jeff McLuckie
"Fantastic service from the waitresse and waitors here, the lady talked through all the things in the cabinet and recommend different menu items, she..."
Carol A
"This is a great cafe for breakfast and they make amazing..."
Allan Sparrow
L'arte Cafe
88/100 (1850 ratings)
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Salmon
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Toasts
Cakes
Lamb
Salad
Café
Café
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
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"Fantastic indoor and outdoor gallery with amazing art from on-site and local artists. Beautiful gardens - with a number of mosaic pieces. The cafe..."
Andrew Sinclair
"Absolutely must-visit place if you are on Taupo. This place wasn’t in our schedule. We were so lucky to drop by. It was amazing from the entrance...."
June Lee
"Quite a unique look! Plus even before midday they had live music which really added to the ambience. A cute gift shop for after your coffee or a..."
Meeky M
"Very good coffee! What a great garden! You can buy something you like and take it..."
Natalie Dong
"Well worth a visit. Food delicious and the garden and art pieces a visual..."
Jo Schirnack
"Last minute decision to stop in at L Arte this morning. An amazing display of food in the cabinet. Normally can’t have anything much but then saw..."
Lyn Lealand
"Great breakfast served in a lovely cafe. Lots of artwork in the gallery and the garden, you can take a walk after having a meal there. Love..."
Tang Hsueh-Ling
"5 stars for the gallery & gardens, very beautiful pieces of art, pottery & other delights displayed around the cafe & gallery. I’m super happy with..."
Nicki Waa
"Visiting Taupō? Make sure you take the 10min drive out to L’arté Cafe you won’t be disappointed. Nice selection of indoor and outdoor tables,..."
Bronson Dredge
"Great coffee nice sculpture with it's own lemon tree 🍋. Very nice place to come. They have a lot to offer. Chill and relaxing under rainy weather...."
Anthony Yuan
Espresso Cove
87/100 (209 ratings)
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"Beautiful cafe right on the lakefront. Gorgeous views of the lake, spacious cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. Prompt service, the ladies today..."
Arohaina Daniels
"We really enjoyed our breakfast here. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Their kids menu was great and the avocado on toast was so..."
Olga Iftinka
"Beautiful cafe by the lake. The salmon rosti was absolutely delicious. The staff is nice and the vibe is chilled. Also we got the food and the drinks..."
Beatriz Rodriguez Moran
"This is a go to experience of consistency. Great service, good portions of lovely food, a lovely Cafe feeling, and all with a wonderful view. No..."
Noel Munford
"Our bike group often call in here for our after ride debrief and coffee! Always accommodating whether it's 10 or 20 people. Great, quick service and..."
Alison McGregor
"Staying next door so decided to have breakfast there this morning. What a lovely place, staff were very friendly & attentive. We had 1 big..."
Jo Meo
"Stunning lake views. Super friendly staff! Delicious, beautifully presented breakfast. Very nice coffee. Too cheap! You should charge..."
Andrea Rice
"enjoyed having breakfast here, warm and cosy..."
A T
"What a great café down on the lakefront looking out on the mountains away from the busy streets of the main. Perfect coffee and delicious breakfast..."
Simon Owens
"See - it’s definitely a 5 star experience- food and location experience and staff are fantastic - BUT please don’t close your 2pm menu when we..."
mandy crozier
Tui’s Nest
87/100 (308 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
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New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
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Cafe
New Zealand
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Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
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Drinks
Salad
Salmon
Toasts
Sit down
Café
New Zealand
Table Service
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
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Delivery
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"A wonderful little Cafe. New owners are super friendly. Prices are very reasonable and my coffee was superb. Would definitely come back for the mince..."
Amanda McFadden
"We had a delicious brunch here on ironman 70.3 day and they were not doing the full menu , however they did do us some scrambled eggs n bacon on..."
K Murray
"This is a secret little diamond. Located a little off the main trail, this little Cafe punches above all the "location location location" spots. We..."
Duncs
"The food was very tasty! And the service lovely but I can't find the logic in bringing out the sweet order first heated up when it's just going to..."
Anja Schaar
"Awesome brunch. Wonderful ambience. Great team. Thank you..."
Shona Roberts
"Stayed in Taupō for a few days and visited Tui's Nest 3 times! The coffee is fantastic, scones today were amazing, brunch on Saturday was delicious..."
Sue Hardiman
"Found this place to have breakfast on the first morning we were here. Went back the next day and will go back tomorrow too. Food was fabulous and..."
Simon Duxon
"As a visitor to Taupo we were glad we found this gem. It is a small local cafe with a friendly atmosphere. It is clearly popular with locals and a..."
Anne Davies
"Delicious Egg Benedict and the carrot cake is OUTSTANDING!! The service was so friendly and helpful. I highly recommend you come here at least once..."
Ariel Davalos
"Lovely little cafe, absolutely delicious..."
Nikora Wickham
Lake Bistro
86/100 (1181 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Lamb
Fish
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Weve been meaning to try Lake Bistro since we moved to Taupo and weren't disappointed. We sat on the terrace and caught the end of a sunset and were..."
Tony Moore
"Lovely experience great location service and food. I had the fish of the day which was Harpuka (grouper) and really delicious - several members of..."
Susan Hardwick-Smith
"Amazing food, accompanied by a great selection of drinks. Very lovely staff who would look after you and the outdoor seating was just lovely with..."
Yves Madriaga
"Taupō’s best hidden local gem! Their pastries are the best in NZ. Such a gorgeous vibe with the cosy fit out, & views of the lake. We love the..."
Jessica Harrison
"Delicious breakfast/brunch amongst leafy enclosed terrace with glorious views of lake and mountains. Turkish eggs, Duck hash and smashed avocado all..."
Julie Wood
"After a long day meeting new people, it was topped off with an awesome experience at the lake Bistro, so good that ten strangers became one. Keep up..."
Chris Bowman
"Everything was amazing. From the service, the food, to the setting. Not one complaint. 10/10 highly recommend. We will be..."
Lucinda Hepi
"Incredible food!! Everything we ordered was just perfect! Service was amazing - a beautiful atmosphere with views of the lake :) We were really..."
Ayres Electrical Services Ltd
"A great spot to meet for coffee, brunch or an afternoon cocktail. The food and service is consistently excellent. Highly..."
Marni McGregor
"Best food on our holiday! This restaurant a few blocks from the CBD was awesome! Amazingly tender pork belly and super crackly crackling. Fresh..."
Layla Robinson
"Great restaurant, excellent service, great for hosting a meeting day as well. Exceeded expectations all around - A team that seemed to enjoy their..."
Tracey Clavis
"Fantastic service from our lovely waitress. Food was delicious for all 5 of us. Thank you for a great evening..."
Sonya Warne
"Delicious food served on the terrace. Despite being late winter the heating was excellent, we had a large group of 9 and everyone had a very..."
Robin Stevenson
"Lovely restaurant, amazing fresh food, great menu, it was hard to decide what to order. Our kids loved the kids menu and their meals and they had a..."
Madonna Woodward
"We were a group of 18 and we had a great dinner, excellent internal decor and most importantly, great food. I would highly recommend the Lake..."
Rupert Lerm
"Stopped in for coffee while out walking, lovely setting but not super pushchair friendly. Nice coffee, comfortable seating friendly..."
Vic Beacock
"We loved our evening together with good friends and great food. I had the pork and it was cooked well but I would of liked some vegetables with my..."
Helen Dredge
"We returned to The Lake Bistro after an unfortunate experience. We had a wonderful time. The Maître d was smiling and pleasant. All the other staff..."
Phil Speers
Tipsy Trout
86/100 (792 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Fish & Chips
Curry
Lamb
Fish
Burger
Sit down
New Zealand
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Great casual restaurant - friendly helpful staff with great smiles - food was excellent - great value for money - not overpriced!!!!! Adults and..."
Deb
"Went to this restaurant last night, had a fantastic night, friendly staff, and food to die for!!! Curry of the day is definitely one of the best we..."
Sue Mackay
"Relaxed,casual dinning, in a stunning location, beautiful food, together with friendly helpful service. Have enjoyed this restaurant many times, pity..."
Jennah
"Great local place for breakfast, lunch or just a cold drink after a ride/run. Glen the chef has some amazing experience and when we asked for plant..."
Scott Devonport
"Beautiful little cozy place near the beach. Definitely makes one of the best coffee in the area. Great selection of teas as well if you not a coffee..."
Khurram Aziz
"We have been coming to Kinloch for over 20 years, but this is our first visit to Tipsy Trout in many many years. Previous incarnations were rather..."
Lena Jenkins
"Great place on a wet day. Good coffee and mulled wine, but no fish and poor selection of slice or cake. They catered for gluten free but not ordinary..."
Rita
"Over from Sunny Coast Queensland and pop out for a drive. Found this lovely Cafe and had BLT and a pot of chips. Amazing food, well presented and..."
Larry Haines
"We went to the Tipsy Trout as a birthday present for my partner and absolutely loved it, the burgers were so delicious and filling, by far the best..."
Catherine Pearson
"I ordered the Tipsy Big Breakfast & my Partner ordered the Bacon Eggs Benedict, and although it was a busy day and it took around 25 minutes for the..."
Jordan
"Amazing food! We had to wait a little long (understandably as we were a group of 8) but totally worth it! Beautifully cooked and presented. Staff..."
Michaela Lambert
"Amazing place! The food is incredible, our table of 7 ordered 5 of the southern fried chicken burgers, 1 salt and pepper squid and 1 BLAT. It was a..."
Phillippa Owler
"UPDATE 18/01/2021: local- and awesome - Lakeman beer now on tap!! Great restaurant for locals and visitors alike. The setting is optimum with indoor..."
Nico Fournier
"Six of us had coffee ,lunch and dinner at this Cafe, great selection of meals that were very enjoyable and a reasonable price. No complaints..."
Desmond Easden
"Lovely meals. Great service. Thanks to the young lad who recommended the fish dish tonight. He was lovely and attentive and we appreciated the..."
Lee Wilson
"My partner and I had an awesome dinner at the Tipsy Trout. The staff were wonderful and attentive too. They also gave great advice when we couldn't..."
Natasha Phillips (Tash)
"Great food with friendly..."
Stephen Tan
"Friendly little eating establishment. Not very private or intimate .Food was promptly served but I wouldn't have called my steak 'fillet' more..."
marty leith