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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

The Storehouse

85/100 (1466 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

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Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Breakfast Burrito

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

"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

84/100 (674 ratings)

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Highchairs Available

Victoria's Cafe Kitchen Bar

84/100 (1705 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

The Bay Bar & Brasserie

84/100 (311 ratings)

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Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Outdoor Seating

"First time dining here, nice ambiance and great staff friendly and knowledgeable with the menu. Service was excellent and the meals were on the mark,..."

Grant McAneaney

"Wow, what a great little place. Atmosphere was great and it was nice and warm thanks to the log burner sitting in the dining room. Service was casual..."

DebHead

"Had a fab meal last night. Garlic Prawns, then the 1/2 Cray. Banoffee Pizza for dessert. I think this has to be one of the nicest meals we have had..."

Tina Gamblin

"We just stopped for lunch and shared a Pepperoni pizza between us, but if we're ever in the Area near Acacia Bay again we'll seek this place out..."

David Boulton

"We stopped here for dinner last night and we loved it so much we came back again for dinner tonight. The food was fantastic - would highly recommend..."

Nicola Cavanagh

"Delicious food and yummy icecream for dessert. The restaurant was in walking distance to our B&B. Definitely would come..."

Lisa Haubensak

"Great kai and great service. The availability of quality top shelf liqour is..."

shinelle thomson

"Nice place if you are close by. Staff was nice, the food was good, salad could be fresher and the location is what it is. But overall a nice..."

Sebastian Eika

"My partner and I love coming here to relax, and I mostly enjoy their Thomas & Rose Watermelon cider and he has the Waikato draught beer (on tap)...."

iLanRha

"Stopped in on our way home from a walk around the bays and had a absolutely wonderful experience with the staff and especially the food, (flavours to..."

Francis Gates

"We were walk ins on the Sunday over Waitangi weekend. The manager found us a table and we were very pleasantly surprised. I had the steak and my..."

Champak Mehta

"Always a pleasure to dine here. It has a relaxing..."

#GRIMBEAM

"Food tasted pretty good. Friendly staff. The owner needs to get the toilet lock..."

Lina

"Good value, basic pub decor but the food was..."

Chris Toal

"Fabulous food and service!! We were a party of 11 and celebrated our wedding anniversary. We've been here before and were not disappointed. Thank you..."

Anne Morgan

"Great food. Got pizzas and a crème brûlée and they were both 10/10. Service was awesome, the girls that served us were very clear about wait times..."

Campbell Reid

"We had an amazing meal. The staff were awesome. They couldn't do enough for you. There was a group who could have made a little less noise. Despite..."

Terry Quinn

"Walked in on a Thursday night without a booking and were told we could have a table for an hour. Come 30 minutes later, they had worked their magic..."

Andrew Milford

"This place is awesome great service, great food. I was happy sitting on the Bar side and the staff always ask if I need a top up which is great. The..."

Dre Gee

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)

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Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

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Highchairs Available

"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

Bodyfuel Cafe

83/100 (1980 ratings)

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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)

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Vegetarian Friendly

Vegetarian Friendly

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Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

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Outdoor Seating

"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

83/100 (459 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegetarian Friendly

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

"My class have taken part in the Hell Pizza Reading Challenge. All the students participated including those who are reluctant readers. My students..."

Donna Kiff

"One of the better hells in the motu. Well done Raj and the team, you fed my whole tourgroup, and fed them well. No skimping on topings, nor..."

Ron Sperber

"Lamb shank meal to die for, served hot with mash, peas and a beautiful sauce. Lamb shank meat just melts in your mouth comes clean off the bone and..."

Jean Nathan

"We are from Australia and this is THE BEST Pizza in NZ - I got wind of this place nearly 20 years ago , my partner LOVES it , we got take away..."

Amanda Vanderaa

"Good vegan options, almost too much to choose from. Vegan chicken and chorizo pizza was delicious, the “double” definitely doesn’t serve..."

Beth Jenkins

"Overall quite a nice experience, was a little busy so just went for a wander around town and it was ready when we were back, evenly spread toppings..."

Austin Brightwell

"Was busy when I went there but food was delivered quickly food is good size and pizza has lots of..."

Francis Stapp (Rocket Man)

"We were well on our way to a delicious vegan pizza and pizza hut and dominos were a not aviable option. we searched a bit and found hells pizza. We..."

ver zirbelt

"What can I say..? I love pizza from Hell! This time we tried Lust pizza with BBQ and swewt chilli sauce and ring of fire chillies..Caution...The ring..."

Shamini Valentina

"Pretty good for a chain store to be fair. Pizza was yummy..."

Richie Rich

"Ketaki who was working at hells this evening was the most incredible, genuine, kind and considerate person to come across in our travels. Even though..."

georgia vincent

"True to the picture on the menu, unlike macas etc the real deal and tasty too...."

Anthony Kerins

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)

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

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

Jolly Good Fellows

82/100 (2258 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Bangers And Mash

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great pub with good honest pub meals. You won’t leave hungry! Whether it’s a nice sunny day and you sit outside or inside by the fire you get..."

Danno Williams

"Pretty good pub food in a great spot! We had the fish & chips (friggin amazing batter) and pan fried fish on mash with creamy caper sauce. Both were..."

Jacqueline Orr

"We had two great burgers. One beef and one chicken. Both with a unique spin thanks to the toppings. The service was the best and our orders were..."

Steve Christian

"A good choice in Taupo. Great service, super view, fun atmosphere. Good pub grub food. We went back because the staff were so..."

Meran Moore

"Lovely spot for lunch or a drink with views over the lake. Service was friendly and efficient, food was hot and tasty. One of our favorite spots in..."

Donaleen Shiell

"Place was full when we came so have to wait when a table became available. A bit of a wait for our orders too. I was getting hungry so ate at once..."

Cynthia G

"Only had to deal with one staff throughout our dinner and she was lovely. Service was quick and food was delicious and our group loved it. Only..."

Ecl Z

"Great atmosphere and both the food and the service was AMAZING. I honestly wish I could have stayed a few more days to go..."

Rhett McCoullough

"Love this place, great food, great beer, real lovely friendly people. For me personally love the values, supporting Ukraine 🇺🇦 Genuinely caring..."

Eddie Peel (Ed)

"Best food and service we have had in Taupō this week. Plus a great view over the lake and cold beers. See you again next year...."

Beau Mcleod

"We dined at Jolly Good Fellows last night. The bar and restaurant were full (so good to see) - We had booked for a Table of 8 - The staff - every..."

Jude Hanson

"Awesome food and service with a great looking of Lake Taupo. All staffs are very friendly and helpful. There are lots of car parking in off street...."

Kazal Karmaker

"Exceptional service and food, everything was just perfect, catering for a large birthday group. Jollies really went the extra mile, even opening..."

Rich Brett

"Great views, fantastic atmosphere and reasonable prices. Most of the staff bar one young waitress were lovely. Will definitely be back. Loved all our..."

Dani Berry

"Decent place just 30 meters from the lake shore - you can enjoy the view while you eat. I had a fish and chips with mushy peas and I can easly..."

Jakub Orłowski

Ploughman's Restaurant And Bar

81/100 (1638 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Outdoor Seating

"I walked in expecting a cheesy, British-style pub and average food (for no reason, I just had my doubts). What I received was expertly prepared food..."

Dane Marcus

"Well what can I say, wow, what an awesome place, we love theme bars and this one is awesome, what a beautiful place to go for a meal, even just a..."

Keith Buchan

"The food is delicious 😋 and the service is amazing. Thanks, ploughmans restaurant, for the night and dinner..."

Wild Wolf Spirit Gaming

"This place has great large portions! The service is a bit slow to be honest, one of the only negatives about the place. We ate here twice and were..."

Kyle D

"Just had an amazing dinner. 2x Adults, 3x children. We had the salt and pepper calamari, kids cheese pizza and fries, chicken and bacon salad, fish..."

Egan Bidois

"The wife and I switched to Ploughman's for our local, on account of the nice setting/atmosphere and the awesome staff! Special shout out to Taylor,..."

Tom MacPherson

"After a few bumps we’ve finally found a great place to dine in Taupo. The atmosphere is amazing and very English to every single detail. The..."

Vanessa Avila

"Excellent service. We had a great meal. Loved the setup. We were there on a busy weekend with a football festival. Would..."

Hadleigh Lynn

"Great English pub, if your looking for good food, friendly service, happy staff and cold beer with a nice place to sit outside and enjoy the sun then..."

Daniel Southall

"Great pub atmosphere. Lovely selection of food. Did not feel rushed at all. Portions on the large size. Great value for..."

Lianne Milne

"Garlic bread amazing. Arancini balls were well made with the nicest dipping sauce. Staff were well mannered and friendly. Great atmosphere. Good..."

David Lyle

"Excellent dining. Nice staff and friendly. Food awesome..."

Gayle Shaw

"Lived here for years and tried Ploughmans for the first time. Really enjoyed it. Nice big burger and fries, pizza’s looked good and the kids..."

Bronson Dredge

"Spicy chicken burger was great..."

Sharron Trass

"Awesome friendly service, and the food so good will definitely be..."

Bryan Wawatai (Wolfbane)

Catch 22 Takeaways

81/100 (350 ratings)

"Well, I'm embarrassed to say but my wife and I accidentally ate it all before we could show off our lunch. Our only regret of the whole experience..."

Kyle Butler

"Good store with plenty of range & options . Staff were most welcoming for us tired travellers . The snapper cocktails & chips went down well & I..."

JT

"Amazing fish & chips place. Ask for extra crispy fish & chips - it taste sooo good! The owner is friendly, place is clean and serves great food in..."

TheMaximus481

"Very delicious fish & chips. Fish batter is just a thin layer n very crispy. Not many places in the world have this type of quality. No oil taste...."

YC frances

"The service is always incredibly friendly, the chips are my favorite in Taupo and always extra crispy as requested - I highly recommend the extra..."

Midge I

"Pretty nice Fush n' Chups... Friendly greeting and thank you as you collected the food by staff... Had one of their Packs, 1 fish, 1 sausage, 1..."

Spider Webb

"The food deserves high praise. It was well cooked and hot. Personable..."

SUSAN

"Friendly service. Great burgers and loaded wedges. We also got a seafood boil, I think it was worth the $50 we paid. I would call catch 22 more of a..."

Atawhai Dudley

"Clean, Freindly, everything visible, fresh snapper, nice scallops and oysters, good batter, oil/fat clean, kumara chips really good. Would have been..."

Jeff Coffin

"Best Fish and Chips we've had since returning to New Zealand last year. We read the reviews and glad we ignored a few minor comments and experienced..."

Patricia Joseph

"One of the best meals we have had in town, ordered a bit of everything from the menu and it was all fantastic! Great menu options and Wonderful..."

Z W

"Best fish and chips we have had by far in Taupo, the hoki and fried mussels tasted fresh, crisp and delicious,.. the patrons were super friendly, we..."

Patu Mama

"My family and I stopped in here to eat last weekend, the fish was beautiful!! Nice thin batter, tasted fresh and not chewy, scallops were perfection..."

Jens Bell

"Delicious late lunch in the sunshine today. Everything about the visit delightful. Bummed we're from Melbourne and can't come here to try EVERYTHING...."

Talitha Fraser

"Ordered online: - Good value and ready on time. Friendly service with a smile. Works Burger homemade angus beef pattie with cheese, onion rings,..."

chris coetzee

"Best fish and chips around! These guys love what they do and do it well. Great food and excellent..."

Nicole Schuster

"Love catch 22! The new owners are so friendly, Hardworking and just nice people. Had fish, hotdog, spring roll and chips tonight, very nice,..."

John Fitness

Cobb & Co. Taupo

79/100 (1977 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Wheelchair Accessible

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

"Lovely place for dinner- family friendly atmosphere, but suitable for single person, or group. I was late in my dinning time and really appreciated..."

Christine Raymond - Kichwapanikuna

"We had drinks and fries to start our late lunch, chefs were sent off on a break before there dinner set but we were happy to find a place to take us..."

Ruiha kara

"The gentleman who served us was wonderful, sorry I don't recall your name. We were not bothered by the "no liqour licence yet" But i do understand..."

Orana Trevelyan

"Very nice meals, wanted dessert but couldn't fit anything else after..."

Jo Atkinson

"Great restaurant! Portion sizes were big, prices were decent. Wouldn’t call the food top quality, but perfectly acceptable for a cheaper family..."

John Thompson

"Haven't been to a cobb n Co since I was little... So the Adult traffic jams were just fun!! Beautiful meal. Amazing staff. (and local..."

Sarah Morris

"Great place for good food and ambience. Like most places short staffed so don't be in a hurry and let the staff do the best they can. Lovely well..."

Philip Luders

"Family diner with some extra thrown in. The wait staff did tell us that they are understaffed and tried their best to serve everyone as punctually as..."

Sarah Ong

"We had a lovely evening at Cobb & Co. Wish they were still in Auckland. Really great service and the food was high quality. They were really kid..."

Kiri

"Walked in 45 minutes before the kitchen closed. Promptly ordered & received our meals quick smart. The food & service were both great...."

Ingrid Chapman

Epipany Cafe

78/100 (85 ratings)

"This cafe is amazing and the staff are lovely. Now the Bacon Brioche Burger was divine and his the Lamb was apparently juicy delicious. The donuts..."

Jodi Hawira

"Best Flat White I have had in a long time. Strong coffee beans too. On cloud 9 with that coffee and could rave enough to them. The food is very..."

Grace Fully

"Walked in on a whim to try one of their advertised “Franuts” and received great service with a smile! Always a plus in my book. I arrived at the..."

Keven Quintana

"Cute lol Café, they have great deals on grabone app. I got a choco snicker frappe, and oreo mousse donut. My partner had mixberyy smoothie and a..."

Honesty Thompson

"We had the hot chocolate and it’s was perfect for us 🤩 everything was good, the toilet has a changing table for the babies ;)..."

Karine Valverde

"This is our second visit to this cafe and I have to say they have improved on our last visit. The coffee is ok but here in Taupo there are some..."

Sarah Petry

"The drinks was absolutely delicious and amazing definitely recommend the coffee..."

sinead van zyl

"Very friendly staff Eggs Bennidict was absolutely beautiful crunchy Bacon and the hollandaise sauce was superb my grand son had chicken and chips are..."

Angela Reece

"They make very interesting fancy frappuccinos with donuts on top! It looks really mouth..."

Margarita Mikhailova

"Donuts are really good, can definitely believe the hype on them. Staff were friendly but our orders took ages to arrive. Even the drinks, with a..."

James M

"Amazing donuts. Great coffee..."

Michele J

The Coffee Club

77/100 (1448 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Accepts Credit Cards

Highchairs Available

Outdoor Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

"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

Highchairs Available

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

Eurasia Gourmet Takeaways

76/100 (248 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Free off-street parking

Outdoor Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"I took my Family here to eat. The burgers are the best! So big i had trouble finishing mine💯🔥🔥🔥 Fish & chips were really nice too...."

A Pak

"Seen this place a few times and finally took the opportunity to try it. Ordered the Chinese Combo and it was delicious. The waffle chips were also an..."

Shalyse Murphy

"Excellent chop suey, fried rice and good fish and chips. Light sauces with very fresh veges cooked perfectly...."

Derek Dikstaal

"Seriously the BEST burger I had in this New Zealand trip！ Friendly staff, extremely tasty burger and LOW COST...What else you'll be looking..."

tian tian

"Absolutely delicious food, we always make an effort to return everytime we are in Taupo. The chicken burger is my all time..."

Rebekah Robinson

"Super friendly service, diverse and very delicious foods with good price and huge size. no wonder it’s the top rated takeaway in taupo. Love..."

Mercy LIU

"The food is good, portions a bit smaller than other similar Chinese takeaways, but still good value for money. Good location in town and gets popular..."

Scott Devonport

"Wonderful food - our fav is the chop suey which is delicious...and they make it garlic free with no problem. Recommend this..."

Catherine Grace

"Best value in Taupo! I came here all the time for their awesome sandwiches and burgers. They are all made fresh with great ingredients - the chicken..."

Lizzy Keller

"We picked up a combination fried rice and lemon chicken last night, and they were both soooooo good, with very generous servings (enough for at least..."

Chantelle Meikle

"Really good everything! Best fish 'n' chups I've had in a while. Also, a great burger. Locals all tell me that their Asian food is first class & I..."

Robert Zohs

"Delicious Chinese food. Good for the price. The burgers are pretty good too and the staff are very..."

Jessica D'Alton

76/100 (1925 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Highchairs Available

Outdoor Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

75/100 (377 ratings)

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Digital Payments

Non-smoking restaurants

Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

Wheelchair Accessible

"We have been here twice and have thoroughly enjoyed the food here. We live in a small town outside Taupo and every chance we get to travel here this..."

Daphne Puru (Dee)

"Great Chinese European cafe! So clean and spacious. Very very tasty food. We would definitely come again. The atmosphere was a 4 only because we were..."

Grant and Chris Lambert

"Seakraft is a delightful family run restaurant in Taupo town centre. The owner is knowledgeable and went out of his way to ensure our dietary..."

Sarah Moin

"Great food and operators were very friendly. Nice place to stop by for some Chinese takeaway..."

Stephen Tan

"Decent Chinese food with large potion and nice taste! We chose this place because today is Chinese Year Eve and we want to eat some dumplings as..."

Quinton LI (Quinton)

"The best Chinese restaurant in taupo. The owner is knowledge and nice . The decoration is old but the environment is clean . The owner tell us the..."

serbrina shu

"We wanted to grab something that we could just take back to our hotel and chill out to eat. Seakraft was so good, we got one of their meal deals for..."

Ange

"Very nice! Great new look, friendly service. Food is..."

Jamie Hessell

"the food is so good, staffs are very friendly and the place is always clean and tidy. highly recommended..."

Nixe Lustiva

"Before coming to this place I googled around to find a wonton soup and found next door at noodle canteen sold it however I walked straight past and..."

alexandra raupita

"Lemon chicken is my favourite and this place had some awesome crispy chicken pieces with delicious lemon sauce. Such an unexpected..."

Desiraye Solomon

"We tried onion rings and it was the best onion rings we ever had. Chips were also satisfying. We fell in love with the onion rings so much that we..."

Dila Özzambak

"Fragrant and mouthwatery Chinese cuisine! Came in with low expectation but was completely blown..."

Bernie Bee

"A Chinese restaurant and takeaway, there has some tables where you can dine in or takeaway of course. I do think it is better than the chain store..."

Walter Chin

"Great food, well priced, very clean and friendly..."

Monique Auths

"This place is amazing would never say so from road but the best food in..."

Dan Burger

Lakehouse Taupo

75/100 (1205 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Central European

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

"Really great food and cocktails offered here. We ordered the vegetarian nachos to share as well and they were amazing. The service of the staff was..."

Carol A

"Fantastic service. Warm and inviting. Best lemon lime bitters I've ever had. Really beautifully presented meals. Lamb rump on hot stone that you..."

Dylan Pay

"Beer selection = 5 Food = 4 Good selection of craft beers and location near the lake with good people watching makes the Lakehouse a regular choice..."

Lena Jenkins

"The food here is fine but let's be real, the drinks here are fantastic. This place introduced me to my favorite beer of all time: White Mischief by..."

Alex Divinsky

"Had an awesome night with my colleagues last week at Lakehouse Taupo after a busy shift. Yummy ribs with perfect crispy kumara on the side! Staffs..."

t0ny

"Great view, pretty good food. Pizza was much better than it looks but probably would go with a burger next time. Steak sandwich was unreal. Service..."

Nick W

"Decent selection of craft beer and some nice choices for food. Seafood came out on a hot rock that I was able to cook the food on to my liking...."

Aaron “Roadkill” Saxon

"Sat inside and enjoyed the rugby match while enjoying a hot stone steak! Service and atmosphere was great - Would recommend you stop by for drinks or..."

Laura Johns

"These guys had really great service, lovely food, amazing whiskey and lovely views. Was busy and packed but still enjoyed our dinner. Top..."

Karepa Wall

"The stone cooked meals are really good! Friendly staff and good..."

Tysel Hepi

"Looks like a great place for craft beer. Stopped in for breakfast with family. Meal was good and coffee..."

Jacques du Toit

"One of the best Pubs ive been to with decent portion Fish and Chips with tasty salad. Good vibes inside too. Highly recommended when coming around to..."

Kiwindian 17

"Came down here for breakfast just after lunch. Food was good as was the coffee. Good views over Lake Taupo from the..."

Mike “Mike” Cook

"Nice food, good price and view of the..."

Kelly R

"Always my dinner restaurant of choice when in Taupo. Staff are very friendly and food is always..."

Malcolm Brotherton

"Nice and tasty breakfast... A bit cold inside (winter -..."

Zdeněk Šmejkal

Taste Cafe Restaurant & Bar

75/100 (417 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Japanese Fusion

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Japanese Fusion

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts American Express

"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

Huka Prawn Park

74/100 (6740 ratings)

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food was absolutely amazing. Really makes you full, it was worth it. I did not even wait for more than 10 mins. One thing better than the food is..."

Nabilla Mutiara

"We ate at the restaurant. The service was excellent. Our order came remarkably quickly. The prawn curry (pictured) was delicious and the prawns very..."

Russell Opland

"Very fun activity park. There is a good variety of activites from little walks to water rides. Almost all of the activies are water themed so..."

James Thompson

"We love our tour guide (front desk) for the day, we forgot to asked her name, she is so kind and sweet. And all the staff on the day. They are all..."

Kuya Jaja and Skye's Kulitan

"Pretty cool place ! I personally think the price is a little steep in winter since you can't really enjoy all the water features. Looks like an..."

Tiana Sharp

"First time visiting the Prawn Park as an adult and really enjoyed our time at the theme park. The tour was informative and the prawn feeding..."

Christine

"Very nice experiences we enjoy as well as well got stress because my brother drop my phone into the water pool but after an hour we found it. we..."

bedika thapamagar

"Looked great they where closed yesterday when we where their. Big car park out front the Entrance was nice and clean and there is a price list on..."

Rou Haarhoff

"Had such an amazing day here. Who would have thought prawn fishing could be so much fun. Popped in to show our UK guest the place with the view of..."

reveandrob L

"Incredible, loved feeding the baby prawns (definitely go on the tour!) and all the foot baths. 10/10 would prawn..."

Sally H

"We are a group of 10 adults and 3 children, had fantastic fun filled day at this place. Very child friendly and has a restaurant after the tour...."

Arlene Barraca

"An amazing day out with the family. So many interactive activities for the kids to do, with the highlight being feeding the baby prawns in the..."

Tracy Morgan (Squoodles)

"Set in a stunning location on the edge of the mighty Waikato river is Huka prawn park... If u love ya fresh prawns & seafood then you'll enjoy the..."

Dan McLaughlin

"Wish we'd still be able to fish prawns. This pandemic has affected this awesome experience but staff were awesome. Still got the guided tour of prawn..."

Tanya M Tabuavou

74/100 (2669 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Juice & Smoothies

Juice & Smoothies

Wheelchair Accessible

Highchairs Available

Digital Payments

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

"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 (2030 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great calamari excellent salad and loved the dressing! Beef burger was..."

Steve Anderson

"Delicious food, coffee roasted and brewed perfectly and a great price. Friendly waiter's, clean facilities, good music, great atmosphere. Visit..."

mushable13

"Didn't get food just had a couple of pints and enjoyed the view. Like the layout. Awesome bar maid. Friendly. Fun and..."

Annette Mariu

"Pub n Grub was busy when we arrived, but it was easy to get a table. I got a steak with chips and a glass of wine, as did my partner. That came to..."

Stewart McDonald

"We popped in for a drink. Casual bar/restaurant. Warm welcome. Relaxed atmosphere. Didn't try the food tho what was coming out looked very..."

susan young

"We were in Taupō for the weekend and this seems to be THE place to go. Was always busy with a good energy but we easily managed to find a table both..."

Lisa Nelson

"Went with a group last weekend. Personally I had Tempura Prawns followed by the Fettuccini with added chorizo and prawns. Mine superb. Couple of the..."

Phil Heming

"Just a little more care in the preparation as one of our 4.meals had cold deep fried squid rings. Service was average fornthe price paid. Tip: 1...."

Shane Weastell (Westy)

"I had the fish burger and 2 pina coladas, absolutely amazing. My partner had the steak meal and was full until 2pm the next day. The customer service..."

Danielle746

"Absolutely love Pub n Grub, we stop here for breakfast whenever we pass through Taupo. Staff are always friendly and miling, food is always..."

Katfrin

"Nice food, resonably priced loved the decor. Our waitress wasn't very responsive she must've had a long day we greeted her twice but no reply hope..."

Char Rewiri-Ulufonua

"Had dinner there in October 2022. The crispy salmon and the fettuccine were both delicious. Service was also excellent, noting that there is a..."

Nick Choy

"My family and I have been coming here for the past few years every time we drop by Taupo. The food and service are always exceptional. Friendly staff..."

Betty Bloghog

"Delicious pub style food, good vibes, great music, and warm inside, and friendly service. Very central with great outdoor seating and view of the..."

Pami Curry

"Great coffee. They open early and were kind enough to put the football game on tv when asked. Okay prices and a large menu to choose..."

Lee Boynton

"Huge servings, great smiling staff, amazing whakapapa beer on tap. The best nachos I’ve ever had in New Zealand. Best location. Must have nachos..."

Nirav Gor

"Have been enjoying PnG for many years as we visit once or twice a year from Wairarapa. Excellent renovations, nice to see permanent duty manager..."

Poppys Dad

Shaynes Fresh Fish & Chip

70/100 (404 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Would definitely recommend! Super duper helpful when answering questions in regards to my partners allergies. Snapper was fresh and delicious, chips..."

Aryaman Parulkar

"Beautiful dinner.. yum burgers.. nice fresh deep fried oysters and WOW the deep fried Moro bar!!!!!!!! Thank..."

tonianne rose

"Absolutely awesome fish and chips. Melt in ya mouth type good. Awesome service..."

Juzzy

"Awesome crisp fish and chips which shows with how busy they are. Order early on busy weekends as the wait is often at least 45 minutes but worth the..."

Scott Devonport

"Always come here when I visit Taupō. Great fish and chips. Burgers nice..."

Cameron Brooks

"Fish always fresh, batter crispy. Chips not soggy..."

Lynda Sampson

"Food is very good but hands up for the customer service, the guy at the front, number..."

laurence Marois

"My favorite fish and chips place in Taupo. Just a shame that they are not open on..."

J B

"Best fish n chips I've had in a while. Can see why this place gets busy. Good chips. The kids pack was good value. Would definitely..."

Lisa Bell

"Great food, excellent friendly service. Happy staff. By the lake, 5 mins and you're beside the water with fish n chips. Liquor shop next door. Makes..."

john donovan

"Fish was awesome. Like all the other reviews said, crispy batter. Their egg burgers have a decent meat pattie and was really tasty. Chips were..."

Atawhai Dudley

"Very good fish and chips. The sausages are particularly good - very meaty and juicy! This place is very popular, especially during holiday season...."

Tim Wilson

"Best fish and chips I've had in awhile. Don't usually eat them but cooked..."

Gillian McKinstry

"It was 8.55 pm on a Sunday night trying to find fish & chips for 6 hungry adults . They were obviously trying to close , lights were down and waiting..."

Pat Kauri

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