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Cafe Ninety Nine

86/100 (680 ratings)

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"Great coffee, even better food. Really welcoming little friendly Cafe. Great..."

Dean “iLsV” Sneedon

"Now ‘Roots Waffle Cafe’ Great coffee, great selection of menu and cabinet food and cakes with numerous vegan and vege alternatives. Friendly..."

Dana B

"Enjoyed a tasty breakfast, EGGS, scrambled eggs on sour dough bread, husband had a FUNNY GUY breakfast, mushrooms, poached egg and potato wedges ..."

Helen Preston

"Really tasty and wholesome food with friendly service! Definitely recommend the savoury waffles, I ordered “a hunter” with a side of their..."

Brittany Cook

"Great smoothies! Super Friendly staff (i think it was a family-owned/operated, got this nice genuine vibe from the staffs). didn't try the food. It..."

William Hendradjaja

"We'd just completed a long walk to the Huka Falls and were desperate for something warm and delicious. The bacon hock, leek and potato soup with..."

Dora Green

"My favorite place in Taupo by far. Great array of balanced, healthy and homely made food, cakes, salads, soups... you name it. GF, dairy free..."

Teresa Richard

"Feeling the need for a filling but healthier lunch and a glass of wine (it’s all about balance), I consulted Google and was intrigued by Cafe..."

Lena Jenkins

"Just had lunch here and this is the best toastie (aka The Boss) I've eaten in a long time. The beef brisket is tender and melt in your mouth, and..."

Stan Low

"I had the med stack. Beautifully cooked. Very tasty. Good portion size. Could have had a little more eggplant. Coffee was perfect. Thoroughly..."

Jacob Razak

Paetiki Bakery Restaurant

85/100 (650 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Incredible flavoursome pies. Huge selection of good quality pies here. First time being here and will definitely come back at somestage. I highly..."

THEO

"Outstanding pies. Tasted: Pepper steak in creamy sauce. Pastry: Buttery, slightly flaky, soft yet crisp. Perfect pastry to filling ratio. Filling:..."

Damian Husted

"Award winning pies…..."

Wileen Lim

"Best pies ever. When we come to Taupō we always get pies from here. My favorite is the steak and cheese but to be honest they're all absolutely..."

Kevin HaeHae

"Another place where we liked it so much, we came back for round 2 while on vacation! They just offer a really simple thing, we put delicious filling..."

Jay

"We stopped by to grab some food before heading down to Ruapehu. I wasn't planning on getting anything but saw that they had award-winning pies (Lam's..."

Benedict Uy

"Travelled from UK to Taupo for a pepper steak pie. Well worth the journey. The trout had mince and was equally delighted,..."

Tim Cooke

"Best pies in the whole town, we love coming here all the time. Only issue is that the pies are a little expensive but its worth it!!! Very..."

NecrothorN

"F**k the lake go to spa road bakery! Easy parking.walk up to to cabinet food and take your time! Huge selection of pies to choose from. The pastry..."

Gavin

"Delicious, so much choice. We ordered the hot chips, a sausage, creamy mushroom pie, a pepper steak pie and an apple crumble. So delicious, would..."

Ruth O'Connor

"Absolutely delicious pies, the chips are seasoned perfectly and the price and service was great definitely..."

Tylah Sayer

"I got fried chicken and a kransky sausage here and it was delicious. a bit expensive at $10 total but I was hungry and hungover and it fixed that!..."

Willy

"They do the famous in NZ Lams pies so who could not be happy with this..."

Eric Fleming

"Delicious! Tried the lasagne pie and it had a great flavour and so satisfying. Warm & inviting..."

Iulia Moraru

"They had a vegetarian pie that was quite..."

Katie Mills

"Really nice pies. The lasagne pie was..."

A H

The Storehouse

85/100 (1466 ratings)

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Breakfast Burrito

Outdoor Seating

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Accepts Credit Cards

"HOLY GUACAMOLE! What an incredible spot! Food was absolutely incredible and the staff so friendly and chilled out! Would absolutely recommend this..."

Aria Phillips

"Delicious!! I had the Philly Cheese Steak and it was divine hearty, full of flavour and beef!! Also, had the second half of my wife’s chicken..."

Beaudine Tahau

"Best breakfast I've ever had. 100% recommend. Great coffee, amazing food and so reasonably priced. Will defiantly be coming back. Also the staff are..."

Celine McCarthy

"My favourite place for brekky in Taupo. Staff are so lovely, coffee is ace, food is just THE BEST, and the decor is honestly the cutest shit I’ve..."

Julia Nicole

"such tasty food and the coffee is on point, staff are..."

Melissa Chloe Dellar

"Had delicious breakfast there recently in sunny surrounds.. felt like we'd found a Taupo gem! Cool upstairs space and great..."

Bonnie Warner-Blackburn

"Absolutely amazing Cafe!! Had breakfast there thus morning....food was delicious. Friendly staff and the Cafe itself is aesthetically good on the..."

Angela Scott

"Great food, friendly staff and a really neat little play area for kids. Had this recommended to us by a local and we weren’t..."

Mark Paterson

"These guys are amazing. The food is really good and the service is unbeatable. I left my wallet on the table and they were kind enough to courier it..."

Travis McGee

"Nice coffee, tasty kai and accommodating staff. Thanks for having..."

Garrick Thorn

"Awesome food, best coffee in town and cool cats that run the show. 10/10 experience! Highly recommend stopping..."

Sean Belling

"Lovely food and beverages! Great selection of options. The only downfall was the eggs were slightly over cooked, but otherwise it was great. We've..."

Jared Wood

"One of the best Benedict sauces I've had in a long time (and I eat/review a lot)! The bacon was requested crispy and it came out perfectly and tasted..."

Dane Marcus

"Ordered the Benedict and Buddha Bowl and they were tasty. Coffee was well made. Highly recommend the place to anyone visiting..."

Bhishman Desai

"Great breakfasts. Particularly recommend the fried chicken (which was gone before I had a chance to take a photo). Fab coffee too of course. The..."

Peter Hardy

"Great food. Great atmosphere. Coffee was nice to. Sit next to the fireplace to make it perfect during winter...."

Bas

"Had fried chicken sandwich and kids waffles. The toasts are quite soft and to be honest tastes like the toasts from countdown🤣 but the fried..."

C. Andrea

"Been here a number of times now, consistently good food and quick service. $150 for brunch for 5 people all with coffees. PROS +Eggscellent eggs..."

h bax

"I was googling for a great brunch place in Taupo and this cafe came up. It looked like it was highly recommended and they had a fried chicken waffle..."

Kym Moore

"We truly enjoyed our very filling breakfast. We had the Buddah Bowl, Fried Chicken Waffles and SH power breakfast. 🤤 Food 10/10. Ambiance 10/10...."

Sze Seah

"I like the setting of this place. It’s got two floors so it’s great for big groups. It’s well decorated and I know they also do private events..."

Celine Seah

"We had a delicious lunch here! We had the lamb salad and the chicken burger which were both amazing! Coffee was also brilliant! Being able to order..."

Joshua Wren

"Food is amazing. We stopped by for breakfast and it was awesome. Staff are friendly and we loved the local artists work for sale in-house. We bought..."

Justin Fretton

"Popped into SH after reading good reviews & wanted something healthy to take to Acacia Bay for brunch. Lovely cafe, very popular but they get through..."

Nicki Waa

"Nice place. Food was tasty and heated well. We didn't have a hot beverage the fruit juice was cool and..."

Helen Lynam

"Delicious food, fast service overall really nice cafe will definitely be back to try more on the menu Budda bowl and chicken and waffle was very..."

Kimberley Hutchings

"The idea of Taupō’s coolest cafe being located in a light industrial estate appeals. The space is certainly quirkier than the downtown cafe..."

Hamish Pringle

85/100 (318 ratings)

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

"This is my favorite place to order calamari. Their calamari is so tender, seasoned well, and delightfully crisp. It's a neat pairing with the seaweed..."

Jenny FlyHigh

"Nice decor and seating, done up really well. All the cabinet food looked amazing. Ordered the seafood chowder off the menu and it didn't disappoint,..."

Anony Mouse

"What a beautiful cafe! I had a lovely flat white with oat milk and the breakfast bagel from the display cabinet. It was amazing! The bagel was so..."

Amy Hulehan

"Beautiful, relaxing place to grab some brunch! Food was absolutely delicious and definitely will be back again soon! Definitely..."

Lydia Baty

"I thoroughly enjoyed my fried chicken burger! The salad is amazing! The flat white is on the bitter side so think twice before placing your order!..."

Gnip Weis

"A little off the beaten track. We were in Taupo and looking for a place for brunch. The last couple of places fell through because of COVID staff..."

Kym Moore

"A newish cafe set in an ideal spot. Good range of dishes on the menu. The citrus lemon lime milkshake was very nice, very well presented including..."

Julia Hennessy

"Cafe Lacus is a coffee lover's paradise. Their mochachinos are just right, and the cozy interior is a perfect spot to relax. Parking is ample, making..."

Charlize Sorrell

"Cafe Lacus is a lovely cafe with a stylish and modern interior. An extensive cabinet and blackboard menu, all incredibly delicious, fresh food. My..."

Erin Harrison

"Cafe Lacus is such a well presented cafe, really beautiful inside and a nice place to visit away from the busyness of town. Friendly staff and a wide..."

Brianna Asplin

The Fern Cafe

84/100 (674 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegetarian Friendly

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Wheelchair Accessible

Highchairs Available

Victoria's Cafe Kitchen Bar

84/100 (1705 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Accepts American Express

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Mastercard

"Called in for Breakfast in a group after we stayed the night in Taupo before heading north to Auckland. Really friendly service. Food was really good..."

Vaughan Wilson

"We have been twice on holiday and both times the service was superb and the food fresh and you could tell the food was made in house. Highly..."

Glenn Phillips

"Popped in here for a coffee and cake yesterday. First time we'd used it and it certainly won't be the last. The seating and atmosphere were great, as..."

Steve Drake

"Awesome food and drinks and lovely staff! I've just had the 'detox loaf' and a coffee for a quick breakfast and absolutely loved it!!! So yum I..."

Claire Dredge

"Without a shadow of a doubt... best food in town!!! I drool over the poached eggs and potato cakes and don't get me started on the date and orange..."

Michal Johnson

"Our fave cafe hands down! Best coffee,delicious food and cheerful friendly staff..."

Tia McDermott

"Out for mothers day brekkie with my family. Was totally impressed with the staff. Before we order was told it was a 30min wait. That was expected as..."

Karen McLean

"We loved Victoria’s in 2015 on our honeymoon and our return trip 2.5 years later with the kids it’s even better. Thank..."

Emiloly Ramsay

"Love everything about this place. The food, the coffee and the service is..."

Nic Jarvis

"I love coming to Victoria's! Friendly service and the delightfu arrayl food is delicious!!! The coffee is always great and I will never forget the..."

Sharyn Newman NZ

"Great setting, astmosphere and food. In fact there was food envy when I posted a picture of my Avocado Smash breakfast on..."

Beth Kearney

"Great staff and super Xmas atmosphere. Tasty food and nice coffee. Very satisfied. Even my parents were impressed! Thank..."

Sasha Law

"Eggs bene was tasty. I definitely had jealousy issues when someone else's scrambled eggs came out! Good selection and friendly people that worked..."

becca

"Very lovely lunch today, we ordered cheesy beef burger, soup of the day, and the works(the pork ribs were really..."

Vicky Huang

"Lovely cafe. They have a great food selection and everything has their own little twist on it. The fluffy pancakes with lemon curd were..."

Christine Pover

"The people at this cafe are so polite and kind, their food and coffee is on top. Have a visit when u come to..."

Jaehyo, Olivia Roh

"Grabbed breakfast here on our way through to Wellington! Service was extremely friendly, food came out fast and was delicious. Lots of dairy free and..."

Lucy Morris

"Pancakes was the absolute tops! So delicious and the coffee was the best had in the NZ..."

Beth Mug

"Soy flat whites, dirty chai, salads, frittata, Mac and cheese - it's all delicious and the list goes on. They can somehow send out coffee that is far..."

Dan May

"Nice decor, friendly staff plus great food! The best combo! Had rolled omelettes with chorizo, capsicum and potatoes with added BACON!! Eggs were..."

Jia Woei L

"Love it. Good food. Good coffee. Relax..."

Bas

"Had 'The Works' and it did not disappoint. One of the best big breakfasts I've ever had, and one of the few that has lived up to what it's advertised..."

be ry

"Went there per recommendation as suddenly had cravings, but the small pancake a lil dense, had..."

Wolfie King

"Super cute little cafe with an outdoor patio! We stopped on our way out from Taupo to Wellington and grabbed 2 expertly crafted and strong Flat..."

Jennifer Johnson

"Sitting here at the moment. Enjoying our coffee. Amazing ambiance ☺️ very relaxing. Loved the variety of foods. Thanks for catering ketogenic..."

Mrs Smith

"It's a nice diner with casual diner style options. Most of the portion sizes are large, and very filling. The staff are friendly. Our experience was..."

R L (Eatinghero)

"Excellent food, staff are very friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere with plenty of room to sit down, relax to enjoy your food and coffee. Plenty..."

Joel Andrews

"The food was nice. However the edamame beens were a bit frozen. The place was very busy but the service was relatively..."

Emilia Stocks

"Great food options. Don't forget to add bacon if you want bacon on your Eggs Beni or your wife might steal your pork from yours, who did it right..."

Andrew Cook

Pavilion Restaurant

84/100 (138 ratings)

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Highchairs Available

"We went there for the Sunday roasted buffet. A small selection of foods, but tasted good, especially the meat. Normally the meat in the buffet are..."

Karen Chung

"Terrific meal at Sunday's Surf n' Turf buffet. Beautiful facility, excellent service, many food choices - tasty and fresh, some hot off the grill,..."

Thomas Annick

"Great restaurant with amazing food and..."

XINCHEN XUE

"Fantastic restaurant. I took my wife there for her birthday and it was lovely. Live ambient music from a very talented musician. The wait staff..."

vince rasell

"The Pavillion restaurant was lovely however it was quite busy on the evening that we went; resulting in our food taking roughly half an hour to..."

Dave Sharma

"Amazing service. We enjoyed the New Orleans Buffet. The buffet area itself is quite small. But the food was good and came out constantly. My biggest..."

Atawhai Dudley

"Been here twice now while staying in the resort for work. Impeccable service and the food is amazing. Baked Alaska with the berry compote is to die..."

Taryn Arnold

"We shared a lovely meal at Pavilion while staying in Taupō. We’ve ended up going twice in a day we enjoyed it so. Thanks for the lovely food and..."

J Tocker

"Excellent Food, first of all. Such amazing and helpful staff: nothing is ever too much trouble for any of them from the management all the way..."

Andrew Hanley

"Took advantage of their first table promotion and the food was absolutely excellent. My partner is vegan and they also had plenty of options to cater..."

Harry Hiscock

"We had a stunning meal the chicken breast was so moist and so well cooked followed by the chocolate sauce pudding. Would recommend will be..."

Val Kasper

"Awesome we are locals but this restaurant and service was outstanding. Excellent in every way. Taupo would have to rate this as one of the..."

Marie Fraser

"Should be rated at 10 star service Exceptional food and service at an affordable price. Your always made more than welcome by everyone who works ..."

Steve Houghton

"Friendly & cute staff, good food, service & ambience. A peaceful place to enjoy a nicely cooked steak, or whatever you choose. Waiters want to please..."

Chris Stenquist

"Beautiful surroundings and service. Reasonable prices, will be back to try their afternoon teas which starts at 11.30am. Lovely old world..."

Irene Mackay

Lava Glass Cafe

84/100 (1811 ratings)

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"A cute little stop just outside of Taupo; perfect for a cloudy or rainy day where hiking or going out on the lake is not possible. They sell the most..."

Amy Rosvally

"Beautiful place to visit. The Gallery was Gorgeous... You couldn't help but wander through amd appreciate each piece on show - they are stunning! The..."

A Tuua

"A very different experience seeing very vibrant and colorful glasswork. We went through the garden and it was pretty nice but I guess they could..."

Gayan Perera

"The Lava Glassblowing studio and sculpture garden is a must do when in Taupo. The glass art is mind blowing beautiful and a real treat to view. The..."

Alan Courtenay

"Such a beautiful place to stop by. I’m so glad I got to walk through the lovely garden. I was really keen to bring a piece of NZ and this artist..."

Jessica Soppitt

"Amazing place to learn about the world of glass and how is the process of glass blowing. Really good cafeteria service. And the store to buy is..."

Romina Andrea

"Had a quiet stroll through the glass garden, lots of nice glass sculptures and art work. Worth while making a stop..."

Hennie van der Walt

"The walk through the door of this gallery is just a blast of colourful beauty and light. We had plenty of time and enjoyed lingering over favourite..."

heather derbyshire

"So amazing to see such beautiful art being created right in front of you. The glass garden is beautifully laid out with excellent displays and..."

qazi ali

"Absolutely amazing show room of pieces for sale, I loved almost everyone of them, the jewellery was well prices and wish there was more of a..."

Dats Travln

Dixie Brown's

84/100 (6794 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

"Great night here. The customer service was on point staff were very friendly and our order for 5 was at our table within 10 minutes. I was very..."

Nikki Waaka

"We had dinner last night here and breakfast today too. It's amazing!! Service was great, super friendly and helpful waitresses/manager. Steak and..."

Sandy Wang

"If I could give 4 and a half stars, I would. It was literally only because we had to ask about drink orders twice. The table next to us also had to..."

Chelsea C

"From South Africa to Taupo this was an amazing experience. Food was superb, my partner and I will definitely be visiting again..."

Carmin Kannemeyer

"Great food. Highly recommend the bread and butter desert. And the cheese..."

William Aull

"The meals here were fantastic (my pork belly was slightly tough) and our girls loved the milkshakes. Service was very slow and we waited a long tine..."

Allan Sparrow

"Went to Dixie Browns twice over the last year. First time we were stopping through from Wellington and just looking for a family meal. We stopped for..."

Kym Moore

"Another fantastic meal at Dixie Browns. Such tasty dishes. Wish we lived closer so we could come more often. Such great service from their friendly..."

Maria

"My family and I visited Dixie Brown for the first time recently by accident on the 19th of Jan and I am glad to say it was a very good accident..."

A R

"Last ones late at night and still service with a smile. Food was quick and excellent because there was no one else there and we were hungry. Can't..."

Dennis Hancock

"after the good experience I had in Mount Maunganui, I decided to let my friends to have a try on Dixie Browns since we’re in Taupo today! all of..."

Sheng Yi Lim

"Girls weekend in Taupo, thought we'd check out Dixie Browns & I'm so glad we did. Beautiful meals, drinks & atmosphere. The service was phenomenal!..."

Shantel Manihera-Hadfield

"Lovely atmosphere, apart from the loud rap music that was playing. Omlette was over cooked rubbery. Smoothie could have better presentation. Apart..."

Kristal Turts

"The best chicken fettuccine I have tasted. Burger and pizza were also superb except for the dry..."

Crizelle Clerigo

"Good was amazing work a great selection. There is a kids menu which was ok, it was done on an activity sheet and came with crayons. The spot the..."

Sarah Long

84/100 (514 ratings)

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Vegetarian Friendly

Outdoor Seating

"Really good toastie!! Well toasted and generously filled, delicious. Great price also for a build your own with four ingredients🤩 Service..."

Luna Risiglione

"Recommend best Cafe in Taupo for crepes. Can't remember which one I had, but it was about $14/$16, had pear/apple and strawberry in it, with a..."

Will Dickens

"Fantastic Crepes and Toasties. Bloody good coffee. Outdoor..."

Tony Wilson

"Stir cafe is refreshingly fantastic. Great staff (friendly and work as a team). The famous cheese toasties didn’t disappoint - fresh, inventive..."

elaine taylor

"Good wee caravan cafe - lovely position near boat Harbour. Great coffee and tastiest. A few tables - mainly takeaway. ..."

Catherine Grace

"Great location and really yum full toasted sandwiches. We had ham cheese and pineapple.. just basic but was delicious.. well worth the..."

Gardener Greenfingers

"We heard of Stir often.. but had brunch there today with family.. incredible sweet as well as savoury crepes plus toasted sandwiches.. fries..and..."

Jean Davy

"Friendly staff and great..."

Camilla Elbæk

"Great affordable food & friendly speedy service - we highly recommend the chicken, avo & cheese panini plus white choc & strawberry muffin..."

Marg Baird

"Fantastic place. Best iced coffees in..."

Bronson Dredge

"I just had a long black and my wife a green tea with a big biscuit. Our two friends had drinks and muffins. All were very good and we sat at a table..."

Dave Keen

"We love this place. Toasted sandwiches to die for. The lovely ambiance, sitting and watching boats and people coming and going, relaxing with great..."

John Belworthy

"This was a lovely cafe for a quick stop. The food was excellent with a great variety of food. Will always stop there On future..."

Robert Rafferty

"Nothing is better than a great coffee . Sunshine and Fresh Air to drink it. And going to a place where after not visiting (how rude of me) for a..."

Lyn Lealand

"Very good cappuccino, good bean coffee, great service, good price as..."

damien phelipeau

"We all got the banana and caramel crepes which are served with a very generous amount of cream and a great portion altogether. Caramel sauce tastes..."

K R

Bodyfuel Cafe

83/100 (1980 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegetarian Friendly

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Accepts Mastercard

Wheelchair Accessible

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

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"Best breakfast I’ve had in a long time. Heaps of gluten free options for my Coeliac hubby too. Highly..."

Emma Johns

"The best coffee in town and a big range of healthy food, variety of milk and gluten-/dairy free options. You definetely need to try it if you are in..."

Marisa-Sophia Mntln

"Great cafe for vegan gluten-freers. Very accommodating and friendly staff, able to modify dishes to meet your..."

Carlos Cynthia

"Love the staff and the food is great! I really enjoy the smoothies although there is a bit of inconsistency. Great flavour but can sometimes be very..."

Anna Yates

"Stopped in for a short break on my journey and enjoyed the best blueberry muffin I've ever tasted. Thank..."

Kathy Barnes

"Just had a quick lunch and it was fabulous- quick service, food tasty and even got my coffee with the food as requested! Will be back..."

Phillipa Rao

"Since arriving in Taupo, I have gone to Bodyfuel Cafe for breakfast and lunch everyday. Their food /coffee/ smoothies EVERYTHING !!!is delicious and..."

Josue Moran Lainez

"Awesome quality food, great service and staff. Bacon is..."

Graham Browne

"Steve and the crew operate an exceptional establishment, food quality and service are top notch. Great new menu offers a wide variety of..."

Gerard Stokes

"Love it so much here ! Great food! Perfect coffee! Good serving size ! Awesome prices !! Yum..."

Tilly Davies

"My absolute favourite place to eat in Taupo, the food is excellent and the staff are awesome..."

Emma Don Gregory

"Friends have raved about this place for years, made my first visit and OMG love. First stop on return visit will be the Bodyfuel..."

Emma J Kimberley

"Great variety in both the menu food & cabinet food. We ordered at the counter, found a seat & had only been sitting for a minute when our coffee &..."

Louise

"I love this cafe! I stop here whenever I'm passing through Taupo or every morning when I'm staying in the city. The coffee is fantastic and this..."

Peter Black

"Fantastic food, great service, really high quality food and the coffee is the best I've had in ages. I spent 3 weeks in Taupo over Christmas and went..."

Roberto Passini

"7 of us went for breakfast on boxing day and the breakfasts were delicious and came out in a timely fashion. Eggs Benedict was of a high standard. ..."

Tiffany Cater

"My wife and I have breakfast here every time we come to Taupo. The food is fantastic, the staff are friendly and the service is fast.Bodyfuel is..."

David Bruce

"This cafe came recommended by a friend and I can see why.Food on display looked exceptional and a good range also. My panini was very..."

Chris Beale

"Without a doubt, the BEST cafe in Taupo, and probably North Island to be fair, and I do frequent quite a few!It's always a MUST when we're in..."

Paull

"After frequenting Body Fuel for a number of years the standard of service has never dropped and the food is still magic the crew and management still..."

Mike

"A welcome stopover between Aucks/Welly. Friendly staff, great service, awesome..."

Viola Etuata

"Crissy and Steve have got to the best hosts ever , we had my wifes 50th ther on sat and had agreat ime the food was plentiful and brilliantly..."

Mike

"Good food, good prices (Not the cheapest but good portions and worth what you pay)Healthy options and many gluten / dairy free options. Staff..."

Biggie C

"visitor to Taupo and went there today for 1st time.Excellent food - almost too much to choose from. Compares well with other cafe food (we are..."

Theresa Frost

"BodyFuel is the best in Taupo! Fantastic food and friendly..."

Mark

"My husband and I went to Body Fuel for the first time 19 May 2009 and it was FANTASTIC!! Not only was the food delicious, there was plenty of it,..."

Lynda Muller

"Seriously awsome homemade venison pie the pastry,filling etc was..."

Rebecca

"Absolutely awsome, my wife is gluten intolerant and they have a great selection. The service was superb, and it was Cycle Challenge weekend. They are..."

Paul

"We travel around NZ. and this woukd have given us the BEST big breakfast ever. Everything was perfect. Fluffy scrambled eggs, bacon that was soft to..."

Heather Carston

"It was awesome place I went there late in the day and was welcomed like we walked in at 9am which was brilliant and had amazing food from the chill..."

Keith Buchan

"It was a quick stopover on Intercity bus. We managed to grabbed a chicken sandwich and a mince pie. The sandwich was very hearty but the pie was..."

Trotting Horse

"10/10 experience at Body Fuel. Americanos were tasty and the Smashed Avocados were fresh and..."

Sofie Dial

"The breakfast and coffee was consistently excellent. But the most inviting aspect was the front staff member still setting up. They invited me to..."

Andrew Sheldon

"The food is so good here! They really cater to a lot of different dietary needs, and everything is clearly labelled. The green goddess bowl was..."

Hannah K

"Keto brunch meal was delicious. The beef burger was tasty and filling. Great staff and wonderful service. Price is fitting with the delicious..."

Elroy 0kada

"Loved the food and service the first time I was here a month ago and now back here with some friends. Same outstanding service by the staff and of..."

Ecl Z

"Our favourite Taupo cafe to stop at. The service is always great. The food is crowd-pleasing but still nourishing - the meals come with a decent..."

Judi G

"Great little spot for coffee and breakfast. We tried some of their new coffee creations, and they were really good, with a bit of a kick to them. The..."

Daniel Perez

Bistro Lago

83/100 (1545 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

"Very friendly and attentive, food was great and the portions were larger than I was expecting for the quality and..."

Emma Riddell

"We visited on Mother's Day 2022. The whole experience was flawless. They have a diverse menu that surely appeals to a wide variety of dinners. The..."

Noel Munford

"Loved the atmosphere Plants all around the dining area great views of the lake Service was great and food was..."

Lyn Lealand

"Foods are delicious. Price is a bit high, approx $40-50 per person without drinks. Service is good. Waiting time for food to be served was around 20..."

mjn205

"Lovely atmosphere, excellent customer service, great selection of food & wine. The food was fantastic. I went here with my partner for his birthday..."

Courtney Hoe

"We had breakfast twice and cocktails once at Bistro Lago during our stay at the Hilton. The staff at the restaurant is very friendly, willing to go..."

Mini Rag

"We had the most delightful lunch meal for my Mums birthday today. The food was absolutely superb. Customer service 10/10 atmosphere and location..."

steve short

"Absolute class. Amazing food. Great atmosphere with a fire. Top quality service with a smile. Despite being fine dining, our kids loved the food...."

Luke Pirie

"The best martini Tobias has ever had. As well as the fish and chips, salt and pepper calamari and autumn greens. I had some delicious Hawkes Bay..."

Sarah Morley

"Lunch booked as passing through en route to Hamilton and home. Been here before and never been disappointed. Excellent decor and..."

Greg Spark

"The dinner is marvellous: beef is soft, oyster is fresh, cauliflower soup is yummy. The buffet breakfast is enjoyable too. Friendly staff and lovely..."

TheNZLILY

"Had the high tea here today and it was so delicious! Views were lovely, and staff very helpful and informative of the hotel origins and menu...."

Stacey Rimene

"Thanks team. Had a lovely meal. Food was excellent. I had the Lamb it literally melted in my mouth. Service was great very friendly staff. Highly..."

Gill Walls

"Food is the winner here and the service is phenomenal. Had the yellow finn tuna and the scotch filet and both cooked to perfection. Will hit the..."

frazer bond

"Everything was great , ingredients are eye picked fresh from the chicken Caesar salad to the mezze plate and scotch fillet . Waitress 5..."

luigithakiwi

Columbus Coffee

83/100 (448 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"A great place to stop on the way from Auckland to Napier. Just off the Taupo / Napier highway. With the cafe nestled inside the local M10 store, you..."

Rex Corbett

"I went to Columbus coffee for my 18th birthday. Going out to restaurants have always been a struggle due to the thought of “i hope the food is..."

ocey

"Consistently good blueberry muffins. The sausage roll was good the relish was delicious. Our son gave the Belgium hit chocolate a thumbs up. Our..."

Sarah Petry

"Delicious lunch today full marks. Happy staff Gluten free . Great atmosphere inside the garden..."

Lyn Lealand

"The best Hazelnut latte I’ve had in a long time! I had to have..."

Tuff Sta

"Lovely staff, food was a bit cold. But very..."

Karen Prebble

"Situated adjacent to the Mitre 10 garden centre making this a pleasant place for..."

Janet Weston

"We eat here often, good food, great coffee and friendly staff. It is quite cold in winter even with the fire or heat pump going and the brown tables..."

Etita Konui

"Good selection and variety of dishes. Good counter service. Pleased to have a coffee shop that can make and knows what a black coffee/americano is..."

Ross Barnett

"Had lunch with husband and sister in law, a lovely meal that was presented well, delicious and we will go there again sometime soon. I had the..."

Shirley Jones

Paetiki Bakery

82/100 (127 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Best pies in Taupō. And if the chips are good, they are really..."

Andrew Oakley

"Great pies, not a huge selection of rolls etc. lots of..."

Eric Fleming

"Mushroom, bacon and cheese pie was the business - will definitely have to try some others in the range. Lots of pie options to choose from. Staff..."

reaction martial arts

"Best garlic prawn pies ever. Sausage rolls and double happys are delicious as..."

Glo

"Go to place for all our pies. So many different flavours to choose from. Pies are really good, but really..."

Atawhai Dudley

"Great place, great..."

Duane Newell

"Friendly staff, tasty food with healthy options. My favourite pie is the chicken and vegetable, yum..."

Proletarian Film

"Great pies recommend the lasagna pie it's..."

Andyrichards Richards

"Excellent food. Deservedly renowned for their..."

Edward Walthew

"Best hot chips in..."

kristen Berry

"Great value and delicious..."

Tony Wilson

Robert Harris

82/100 (587 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Wheelchair Accessible

"Love this place. Staff are so lovely! Coffee, food is great. They are also very thoughtful to my elderly mum and treat her like Royalty. Thank you to..."

candace featherstone

"Place was nice. Had indoor and outdoor seating. Coffee was delicious. Great cabinet food options. Decor was nice and tidy, wasn't overly busy..."

alice02

"First time visiting this specific store. Lucky I was the first one to try the new peri-peri chicken burger. Highly recommend it. Also kudos to the..."

Alan Saju

"Great quality food (especially all the homemade). Big servings and half the price of those fancy cafes up the road. Friendly kiwi service. Worth the..."

Paul Carpenter

"Great coffee. Friendly staff. Very cozy cafe with great selection of baked goods, deserts and..."

Anna

"We ate here twice during our 3-day stay. The breakfast is delicious and the coffee is nice and strong. There are lots of options on the menu, plus..."

Eleven Roe

"Got a major hunger? Get the RH Big Breakfast. Sorry the picture is of an empty plate but I was extra hungry but oh so satisfied now. Eggs done your..."

Stu Hastings

"Really nice coffee. We also had a chicken filo, a chicken & leek pie, a custard slice and mini pizza, all of which were top-class! Bathroom was..."

Harry Brendon Potter

"Great central location, easy to select food from the cabinet and drinks options were very good, with prices and list clearly on display. We had a..."

Zane and Jane Millar

"Outstanding service and great breakfast and coffee. The poached eggs on hash was great. I'd definitely come back for that and the service was perfect..."

Johan Mejer

"First time here and the meal 😋 was..."

Toni Kendall

"Great bake potatoes I've had in..."

Roseann Connolly

"Not only does the owner remember your name but he also remembered how much I love butter :) food is great..."

Carolyn Mackay

"When I visit Taupo, I always like to go Robert Harris for morning coffee. Friendly staff and great coffee..."

J

"Excellent service and food, totally..."

Angie Thomas

"I love your Mocha and Food was so yum... Big thanks for staff nice and..."

Ranjit Singh

"Really nice and busy cafe. Super friendly staff and great..."

Michael Davis

The Lakeland Bar & Brasserie

80/100 (49 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Outdoor Seating

Vietnamese Joint

80/100 (265 ratings)

Parking Available

"Amazing spot 1 minutes walk from the lake. They have a dedicated vegan page on the menu, there aren’t too many dishes but we had everything other..."

Liam Flanagan

"Unforgettable Experience! The service of this restaurant is legit! The lemongrass pork rice is so yummy! The pho (rare beef) the best , I prefer..."

Risalene Kabayao

"Our meals were delicious. This isn’t a fancy restaurant, but the food is very good. I had the vegetarian meal, which was very tasty. Very..."

Brian Karnofsky

"Friendly staff and tasty vegan menu items. They need to take greater care to keep peanuts out of the meal as our peanuts were separately supplied in..."

Stephen Tan

"This place has such a nice vibe, and great food, with vegan options too. You can even find out what zodiac year you are! I’d recommend anything..."

Lana Burns

"We were so happy that this spot opened in Taupo, this has become our weekly go to dinner spot. The flavors are authentic and delicious. Now that..."

Kristen Koo

"Amazing and super authentic food! Definitely worth the..."

Wendy L

"Wow what a great find in Taupo. Food is beautiful, simple and yet elegant. Cheap affordable place with a smaller simple menu, but something for..."

Scott Devonport

"Really wanted some fresh Vietnamese food as we were passing through Taupō. This place was great. There was a misunderstanding with our order and the..."

Morg Fisher

"A must-try if you're stopping at Taupo as this up-and-coming Vietnamese restaurant is sure to impress. We had the low carb salad and beef noodle soup..."

Anne Lim

"Although the price seemed a bit high, the food was amazing. Highly recommend the beef soup with rice/ noodle and the waffle with both condensed milk..."

Joel Kang

"Highly recommend the chicken summer rolls, bahn mi, vermicelli bowls and their famous Vietnamese coffee!!! Beautiful people, beautiful food, the kind..."

Sarah Morley

"I tried the Beef Stew Soup and it was amazing! Will come back..."

Grace C

"i absolutely love Vietnamese food and this is the real deal, from the coffee with condensed milk to the spring rolls, everything i tried was so..."

Lisa Castéran

"Very authentic Beef Pho delicious big bowl of flavourful soup with lots of Beef go you won’t be..."

Jackie helliker

"Favourite place to eat in Taupō whenever we come through. Very kind and sweet staff. Especially to our children. Always excited to get to come back..."

rowan crowe

"Nice little restaurant, fresh atmosphere. The gentleman who served us was so friendly, polite and patient (we have never tried vietnamese kai before)..."

Orana Trevelyan

The Bakehouse Cafe

79/100 (351 ratings)

"Yummy Kai, prices not to bad, service was good and fast 😋 😀 👌 will definitely visit again for a kai..."

Jahmellia Collier

"THE BEST MINCE N CHEESE PIES !! We also love their donuts, pancakes and pies! There coffee isnt bad either. Customer service is..."

Atawhai Dudley

"Fantastic, large selection of food including fresh sandwiches and the most amazing cream filled pancakes. Excellent prices and efficient and friendly..."

Marion Larsen

"Yummy food without the big price tag the pork crackle and home made gravy is..."

jamie williams

"Good taste food Very..."

nicola luzyn

"This bakery has lovely pies, bread rolls, sandwiches, cakes and many other very nice goods made and prepared on the site, friendly ladies always..."

madpetrolhead

"Great food at good reasonable prices, coffee is good, service is good. There is also good all day breakfasts and tables to eat at. No view though....."

Tony Donovan

"Nice food & not bad prices compared to other..."

jim sakaria

"This cafe has the best food cafe that I have seen in..."

Marlene Bärtsch

"Very clean and a good bakery self serve selection as well as the meal..."

Jason Waara

"Great bakery. If you are tradie or just like cheap lunch great place for you! Awesome pies,great sandwiches and lots of sweet cakes to chose from......"

Matt Brand

"Good food for the price, the lad serving us was very well mannered, kudos to you..."

Shan Cavanagh

"Food is yummy and hot food is hot! Open early in the morning so handy on way to work. Friendly..."

Robyn Polyblank

"WOW.Not only a great little eatery, delicious food and lovely staff, but so easy to..."

Kate McPherson

78/100 (60 ratings)

Outdoor Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"You will be doing yourself an injustice if you don't go and check out the new bar menu at beach 243...A delectable, mouth watering lamb burger,..."

Clive Roake

"The beer and mocktails were really good. The platter probably needs some improvement as it wasn't the..."

Alejandro Humphreys

"We had a nice 3 course meal here. Loved the oysters. Kids meal was good too and the kitchen was happy to swap chips for..."

Ms W

"Been there a couple of times recently and the food and service have been really good. Pricier than some but worth it, plus great location on the lake..."

John Curtis (vrtual)

"Very nice for something different, we sat outside, was very lovely. Staff were..."

Felicia Astorga

"Nice place to sit and have a..."

Bronson Dredge

"Great meal great..."

Andrew Denize

The Coffee Club

77/100 (1448 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"We recently enjoyed a delicious breakfast at Coffee Club in Taupo. The food was not only nice but also quite delicious. The added bonus was the..."

Anjo Vidanapathirana

"We were quite pleased with our coffee. Long Black coffee usually does not have much flavour, but the one at Coffee Club Taupo blew me..."

R M

"The manager was very kind and helpful. He was able to customize our vegetarian order. Our avocado toast was perfectly crispy and delicious, thanks to..."

Ron Patel

"Great place to pop in for a coffee and meal, came twice on our visit to taupo, enjoyed it both time, service was fast and friendly. Nice and warm..."

Amy Hassett

"Such good variety of food and so delicious and decent wait times. Everything was great apart from the lady behind the till telling me and my partner..."

Mia Lamerton

"Really friendly attentive staff . Unfortunately I was the only person in the restaurant due to road works at the front of the restaurant. They gave..."

David77646

"Ordered the Angus Beef Burger and was absolutely stunned at how absolutely scrumptious it was! Cooked to perfection ! Definitely a step above!..."

Nicole Song

"Wow, I have never felt so cared for ar a Cafe!! Short wait for food, during the time drinks arrived fast. Food was great. During the hour I stayed I..."

Lilli King

"Went to coffee club as they had more vegan/vegetarian options then the other cafes nearby so well done! Kids enjoyed their iced chocolates. My lunch..."

Natasha Smith

"Busy place, food was great, service and staff exceptional only comment would be the lime thickshake wasn't a THICKshake but lovely lime (rotorua had..."

Margaret Ager-belton

"Beautiful food. Had southern style tenders with slaw and fries. Absolutely delicious. Generous size too. Got 3 big tenders which I could only eat 2..."

Fiona Webster

"I tried something different this time, and it was absolutely delicious. The staff at Coffee Club is super welcoming and 100% for customer service. I..."

MRUNAL MANGAONKAR

"We had a lovely breakfast , Service was great and super fast. Food was wonderful and good value for the price . Definitely be back...."

Courtney Warren

Fine Fettle Cafe

76/100 (1040 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Juice & Smoothies

Wheelchair Accessible

Highchairs Available

"Amazing selection of gluten free items and other dietary needs. Highly..."

Alison Moore

"Lovely cooked vegan breakfast, especially loved the mushrooms. All plant based milk options available and will come back for coffees. Cater for all..."

Kathrine Wallace

"Great place , food was really nice . Easy parking. Coffee was really well made, good taste . Will be..."

Shaun & Rita Eastell

"Lovely friendly owners, a huge selection of gluten free food for both breakfast and all day..."

Esther Fredatovich

"Popped in for coffee and iced chocolate. Friendly service and useful explanation given on the difference between frappe and smoothie. Beautifully..."

Fiona Harkness

"Amazing food and staff. Lots of gluten and dairy free items of high quality. Great service and..."

Susie Barlow

"Was a cold rainy day. We enjoyed a good meal with the family. The atmosphere was nice. Opposite to st Johns should you need an ambulance ..."

Mohammed Alsinan

"Great food! Has a play corner for the kids. Price were rather steep but good quality..."

Janis Ng

"I got the Fine Fettle Burger with chips and a cup of tea. Everything was delicious! The fries were the perfect ratio of crispy with soft, fluffy..."

Liam Macdonald

"Food is not too bad , the pies are quite..."

Leon Su LS

"Great coffee, food and service Nice sunny spot away from the busy area of Taupo..."

Sue Nielsen

"Friendly and welcoming staff. Coffee is really good. Also had a toasted sandwich and chips which were absolutely delicious. Plenty of parking. Will..."

Kevin Ingerson

"Coffee amazing some of the best I’ve tried in New Zealand .Vegan slice blueberry sorry didn’t love it .Vege frittata luscious though .bought the..."

Tracey Nimmo

"Lovely spot off the main street. Very friendly service and the most yummest mocha i have had our whole trip. The dude serving was very friendly. He..."

eboney taylor

"Excellent services. Cheapest coffees in town. Food is value for your money. All round great place to..."

Jenn Parker

76/100 (1925 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Wheelchair Accessible

Highchairs Available

Outdoor Seating

"Service was goooood!!!! Food was gooooood!!!! Booked a table with 27 people and definitely a great outcome. Food didnt take long at all, staff were..."

Fooooood

"Very busy and packed with people. I loved how they had free range chicken and such a range of yummy food. There was a long wait but only because they..."

Foodie

"I came in when all the 'Halloween deco' was up and it looked very well done!The place is well located and the bar is a presentable..."

Daniel Moore

"Have been here twice and it is the best Lone Star in my opinion! The deserts in particular are great, the food in general is value for money. Great..."

Aimee R

"Had my daughters 21st dinner here last June, and it was really good, it was a busy Saturday night, but their service was great.Meals were..."

Kim Ormsby

"Busy busy busy, Lonestar is Lonestar you always know what you are going to get if you are a repeat customer and it will taste the same every time and..."

Amanda

"Had lunch here yesterday & afternoon drinkees today, fast friendly service, warm welcoming atmosphere & a free garlic loaf this afternoon to..."

Colene McBride

"had a whānau lunch and we all loved our meals ✨ cooked perfectly and presentation was so pretty. left feeling full and satisfied 🍽️ we’ll..."

LOZZ

"We tried the online takeaway option in Taupo. Great easy experience, value for money with generous portion sizes. We ordered the Rib box. Only..."

Becs Illingworth

"Showed up late notice with no booking and was catered to by staff. Service was lovely and top notch and the food was amazing. My wife had the salmon..."

Sione Vea

"Food was great, staff were..."

Christine Bradshaw

"We went for the Boxing Day dinner. The food was amazing. The staff was very friendly. Although we haven’t made a reservation the team helped us to..."

Chanjief Chandrakumar

"Ignored on arrival by maitre de and nearly walked back out after a wait, then sat us at a table by an open door without being asked if it would be..."

Grant Robinson

"FOOD was spectacular! Got the Pork and the Crackling was to die for. If you know me you'll know I love a good cracking. Only complaint was that It..."

James Hickmott

"Love the taste of homemade garlic bread 🍞. The rib is so yummy as well. Food comes fast and cooks in a nice..."

Be the One

"Our server has been amazing. As I ordered low dairy, she has checked with me every step of the way during the preparation of our meal. Excellent..."

Toffee-pop Nz

"Came to lonestar for dinner, My partners 1st time and we loved it, He had the Tequila Scallops and Bb Ribs and I had the Dixie Chicken 😍 Enjoyed..."

Shannel Tata

"Super evening with the usual massive portions of food. We were five at the table. We enjoyed Redneck Ribs (enough for two), salmon, teraki and chips..."

Dora Green

Stag Park Diner

76/100 (675 ratings)

"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

Taste Cafe Restaurant & Bar

75/100 (417 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Japanese Fusion

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Japanese Fusion

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts American Express

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Good place to have breakfast and will be going back to try dinner. We ordered salmon w avocado eggs bene on potato rosti with smoothies. Good service..."

Becs Illingworth

"The views here are absolutely gorgeous! Over looking the boardwalk on the lake with the mountains! Staff were very friendly, our food came out very..."

Jordan Buren

"What a hidden treasure this place is. On the lakefront, plenty of space and great decor. But the best thing is the healthy, delicious and inexpensive..."

Debs Morrison

"Had a great breakfast at Taste! My husband and I ordered modified breakfasts and they were very willing to accommodate. Service was quick and..."

Becca Puntoni

"I had the French toast with banana and bacon. Was delicious and cooked perfectly with crispy bacon. I also had a Vegan Pinacolada smoothie which also..."

TaliaNicholas

"Went for breakfast! Had egg on toast, tomato and chives soup and custard slice. A bit pricey, the egg was pure fried with no seasoning :( hash browns..."

Phoenix Zhang

"Very friendly staff, great atmosphere and view of the lake with a large outdoor patio good in the summer & winter. Large menu selection to choose..."

jacqie ferris

"The BEST Eggs Benny Ive had ever for breakfast, liked if so much bought friends back for Dinner, the chicken salad was equally awesome. The staff are..."

Lucky Nine Gym

"Very nice Café ☕ and service. My salmon was amazing the skin crisp was super good. The girls were super attentive and smiling 😊 they show they..."

Luthychan Linto

"Was such a great breakfast experience. Lovely welcoming staff and scrummy yummy food. Little bit expensive but def worth..."

Logan Corke

"Visited just for morning coffee and cheese scones, both very good, especially lovely with the voucher (picked up at our motel). Nice location at the..."

Alexey Volkov

"Awesome friendly, funny, and helpful staff! Makes a nice change 😊👍💗 Nice food and ultra fast service! By the time I paid, the girl makign..."

Marko Cunningham

"New management is awesome. Great place to eat with awesome views. Steak sandwich is very..."

Patrick Mckee

"Recommend!! We visited this morning (9 of us in total) and after walking round and reading menus decided to pop in. All Breakfasts were lovely, well..."

Chloe k

"Nice breakfasts, often have specials. Good portions for breakfast. Friendly..."

Hennie van der Walt

"Clean place, great food, nice services. Cannot ask for more! Had a great lunch experience with family including two kids. The sandwich is crispy,..."

Sangkyu Jang

Classic Espresso And Bakery

75/100 (145 ratings)

"Small, clean and quiet cafe in Taupo. Good selection on the menu. The service was a little off as our food kinda just got dumped onto our table...."

The Māori That Bikes (Maori That Bikes)

"You dont come here for flash decor and trendy presentation, but the food is great. Good New Zealand comfort food and a core of loyal local..."

Dunstan James

"Great location - within the city center of Taupo. Nice outdoor seating to enjoy the busy street and to get some sun and breeze. Most importantly good..."

Sajin Kannanchery

"Great coffee, good food. Here in winter and it has a cosy wood burner right in the middle of the cafe...."

Eddie Peel (Ed)

"Good old school bakery selling a range of cabinet food including filled rolls, sandwiches, pies, scones, and sweet treats. Cooked breakfasts and..."

David “Von” Garratt

"Always reliable and delicious. My local breakfast spot when working in..."

Adam W

"Eggs Benedict with salmon was perfect. Mere male ordered old faithful bacon was cooked perfectly Service was efficient and right price for meals this..."

Marisa Neho

"This is amazing service and delicious food. Her chicken katsu with rice was so flipping satisfying made with her fried rice . Looking forward to..."

becs smith

"Good service really good..."

Nathan Pennell

"Great selection of hot and cold foods to tempt even the fussiest of eaters. Awesome customer service and convenient location on..."

Sheree

74/100 (2669 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Juice & Smoothies

Juice & Smoothies

Highchairs Available

Digital Payments

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great brunch overlooking Lake Taupo. The staff is friendly and service quick. That paired with great coffee and a relaxed vibe made for a great..."

Gordie Felt

"Great selection of cabinet and menu items, both taste and presentation deserve a 5*, likewise for the ambience. Long black isn’t that fab so..."

IL Deko

"The almond croissant with creamy almond filling is in my top 3 almond croissants I've tried in NZ. Just the right balance of filling to bread. The..."

Liesl

"Cafe Baku, tucked away as a hidden gem in the heart of Taupo, is a culinary haven serving up an array of seriously delectable dishes. On my recent..."

Amin Kazemi

"A hipster feel cafe by facing Lake Taupo, seems to be quite popular with locals and visitors. Serving atypical Cafe type food, with sandwiches, cakes..."

Azimeer Manaf

"We stopped here for brunch on the way through Taupo. The food was good, vegetarian options available, friendly staff, nice view over the lake. It was..."

Dianne

"Wonderful and cozy bar to have a breakfast. Great choices and wonderful chocolate with almond..."

Giulio Toscani

"The score says it all. Really nice cafe. Food is..."

Gavin Li

"A great spot for visitors. The coffee is a bit more expensive than those up the road, yet this place is popular for a reason. The menu is decent,..."

Chantal McNaught

"I enjoyed my breakfast experience there. It seemed to be a popular place as I entered they had a few tables available. You have a choice of sitting..."

Dennis Niu

72/100 (5156 ratings)

Highchairs Available

Outdoor Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

"Consistent taste of Big Mac with Chicken and Bacon, egg McMuffin, and hashbrown. The coffee was mild. A few spacious indoor dine-in areas and a few..."

Ernest Li

"As far as McDonald's go, they are mostly all the same, food never changes. However this one has a DC3 in the front yard that also doubles as a dining..."

Alistair Drake

"I admit it, we came for the plane. But the plane is totally worth the trip! Where else in the world can you order your Happy Meal, walk past the..."

Marsha Russell

"📍 McDonald's Taupo Lake Boasts the title of the coolest McDonald's in the world! It indeed looks stunning from the outside and has an antique..."

彭笙瑞

"Only went for plane. Was pretty cool and well setup. There is a front museum but with some information. This could use a little bit of an update as..."

James Thompson

"Overall this place is great. Had some stunning views over the adjacent lake Taupo. This Macdonalds maintained the standard of the franchise and were..."

Gustav Campher

"Very special McDonalds. What a place to eat and enjoy. No aircon so it got a bit warm but the whole place was fantastic and worth eating. Would go..."

William Sherwin

"Pretty cool!!! It proudly boasts the title of being the coolest McDonald's in the world, and for good reason! The highlight of this restaurant is the..."

Cooper

"The view is great ⤴︎ ⤴︎ ⤴︎ I was surprised to see a real plane next to the shop‼️ It was very lively and the staff was nice..."

ウェイクエイキー

"It was a fun experience with decent food. The person taking trays from the airplane didn’t bother wiping the tables...."

Lisa Baker

"Nice place, Nice atmosphere and location. The plane to eat in is obviously a huge..."

João Pinela

"The aeroplane is extraordinary, but the dishes is super small. Totally different compare to other outlet… I can eat two sets in..."

xuan yui lim

"Really lovely breakfast, potato hash was so yum!!!! I do prefer my bacon crisper but apart from that top notch. Will definitely be..."

Em Jenner

"Voted coolest McDonald's in the world, how can it not be a five star when it has a plane that you can eat in? The said plane does only have one door..."

Dennis Chu (chukatsung)

"Dubbed the world's coolest mcdonald's for their DC-3 plane. Had a meal on the plane, and it was a rather fun experience where there are antique..."

ZY

Truck Stop Taupo

70/100 (45 ratings)

"Excellent location. Also have a small delivery nozzle which is a bonus at a..."

Trevor Crestani

"This is a cardholder only diesel filling stop with no other services or facilities. Nearby are various transport related businesses. A little way..."

Vincent Hanak

"Just the two fuel bowsers but quick and no..."

Lesley Thomas

"Roll on roll out easy..."

Michael Noble

"It's just a truckstop, heaps of room but it's still just a..."

Dan Warren

"Easy Access and has..."

Tony Wilson

"Good location, need a toilet..."

Chris Tapara

"Just to full up not to by anything but gas or diesel and fast..."

William Timoti

Liz Nes

"Nice clean truck..."

Morris Mustchin

Wendy Ward

Dr1fto

Neville Hubbard

"Good and..."

Craige Senior

Meg's Marvellous Munchies

70/100 ( ratings)

Speciality Food Market

Parking Available

Outdoor Seating

The Lazy Trout Fish Shack And Cafe

70/100 (122 ratings)

Seafood Platters

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