Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Taupo

"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..."

Lisa Jowett

Shakayla Manion

Gagan Singh

Pami Saini

Zakk Lesene

Skar Kish

Piccolo Licensed Cafe

88/100 (1687 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"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)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Tui’s Nest

Non-smoking restaurants

Free off-street parking

"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

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

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)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

The Fern Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

Victoria's Cafe Kitchen Bar

84/100 (1705 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"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

Lava Glass Cafe

84/100 (1811 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"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

Stir Cafe

"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)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Columbus Coffee

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

Robert Harris

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 Coffee Club

77/100 (1448 ratings)

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)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Taste Cafe Restaurant & Bar

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Accepts American Express

Serves Alcohol

Wheelchair Accessible

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

"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

Cafe Baku

74/100 (2669 ratings)

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..."

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