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Huhu Cafe
79/100 (3204 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
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Lamb Shoulder
Chili
Lamb
Duck
Pesto
Risotto
Fish
Mussels
Pork
Salmon
Parfait
Fish & Chips
Curry
Burger
Prawns
Fish & chips
Beef
Couscous
Pasta
Salad
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Healthy
Moroccan
New Zealand
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
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Mid-range
"Good restaurant nearby Waitomo Glowworm Cave. At the balcony, you can see beautiful scenery and a camp ground. We ordered beef steak, boneless beef..."
Melinda Hendarto
"Food and service was excellent, thanks chef and thank you to Page who looked after us. I had the twice cooked duck leg (amazing) and my partner had..."
Peter Lee
"Outstanding service and warm welcoming. When we arrived, it was already late afternoon. We were one of the two tables so food were served faster than..."
Rikki Mitchell Family
"The food was amazing! We had the beef ribs and pork belly and both delish. Many gluten free..."
Amanda Guardiani
"Exceptional meal. The best we’ve had in our week in New Zealand. We had the beer battered fish and chips, mushroom fettuccine with bacon and..."
Jaren Price
"The staff was friendly and helpful. However the main we ordered was not to our liking. The salad and the dessert were good though. Forgot to take a..."
J Chua
"There are not many "higher end" places to eat in Waitomo but this should be your stop if you want to enjoy some New Zealand flavours. Prices are..."
Daniel Lee
"This restaurant deserves 5 stars for the following reasons; Food; divine! I had the chicken breast and it was cooked to perfection. I also had the..."
Eunice Rongo
"Pretty nice Cafe with good view, located near i-site where you need to check in if you are taking a cave tour (any tour). The foods are great...."
Bui van dai
"Great food and a great view- can’t go..."
Silvana Oderisi
"My GOD this place is good. After visiting for lunch and being blown away by the risotto balls, we travelled an hour in total to and from our hotel..."
Jasmin Bull
"Awesome food and great service, located very close to the Waitomo caves. The food was exceptional and very tasty. The service was very good and staff..."
Gary Mitchell
"Best fish and chips we've ever tasted. We also had the salmon which was decent. No vegetarian large plates, but could combine a small plate and a..."
Janine Carter
"Great little cafe with really good food. It is on the higher end of price but worth it! I got the steak and was perfectly cooked! My wife got the..."
George Gewinner
"Great local place, all dishes are very delicious and prices are reasonable. Pork hock and beef sirloin and rocket salad are my favorite. The local..."
Suchin Ratanasiriwilai
"Some of the best food I’ve had in all of the north island—what a treasure!! Staff were lovely and the restaurant is gorgeous. Could not recommend..."
Ciara Bellis
Curly's Bar
77/100 (799 ratings)
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Bar
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Fish & Chips
Ribs
Nachos
Lamb
Fish
Fish & chips
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Beef
Salad
Bar
Pub
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We had dinner at Tomo Bar and Eatery. What a fantastic place. The service from the gentleman at the bar was wonderful. He was very friendly,..."
Mark Croft
"We had the stone grills, seafood chowder and tap beers. Very generous portion and the meat cuts were very tender. Best seafood chowder we had in NZ..."
AL
"Just stopped in for a ‘snack’ after the tour at waitomo, oh man. The food and drinks were great, but what was better was the service. I don’t..."
Elanah Morrison
"We visited during Easter. We had a long wait as it was a holiday. The food was delicious, and we plan to visit again to avoid the holiday..."
Huie Chen
"After the tour had a snack here, delicious. Enjoyed their pizza and fish chips, coffee, juices and salad. Exit signs are very visible and..."
Arlene Barraca
"great place with lovely pub food, huge portions. lovely selection of..."
Viktor Majzik
"Place was good and spacious, good food with generous amount, pub with heaps of television who loves to watch sports. Really enjoyed there..."
Jeddah B
"Food was good and staff was pleasant! The atmosphere were homey and welcoming but definitely has a sports bar vibe. It was a really nice..."
Karoline Christensen
"Best seafood chowder in New Zealand and service is 10/10. Fair prices for the excellent..."
Michael Cowley
"Fantastic food. The lamb shank was soo succulent it fell off the bone. Pizza was delicious, and I loved the sundae. Great staff. Relaxed and friendly..."
Suzanne Wheeler
The Tomo Bar & Eatery
82/100 (684 ratings)
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New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
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Lunch
Lamb
Fish
Burger
Beef
Salad
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
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Full Bar
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Television
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Mid-range
"We had dinner at Tomo Bar and Eatery. What a fantastic place. The service from the gentleman at the bar was wonderful. He was very friendly,..."
Mark Croft
"We had the stone grills, seafood chowder and tap beers. Very generous portion and the meat cuts were very tender. Best seafood chowder we had in NZ..."
AL
"Just stopped in for a ‘snack’ after the tour at waitomo, oh man. The food and drinks were great, but what was better was the service. I don’t..."
Elanah Morrison
"We visited during Easter. We had a long wait as it was a holiday. The food was delicious, and we plan to visit again to avoid the holiday..."
Huie Chen
"After the tour had a snack here, delicious. Enjoyed their pizza and fish chips, coffee, juices and salad. Exit signs are very visible and..."
Arlene Barraca
"great place with lovely pub food, huge portions. lovely selection of..."
Viktor Majzik
"Place was good and spacious, good food with generous amount, pub with heaps of television who loves to watch sports. Really enjoyed there..."
Jeddah B
"Food was good and staff was pleasant! The atmosphere were homey and welcoming but definitely has a sports bar vibe. It was a really nice..."
Karoline Christensen
"Best seafood chowder in New Zealand and service is 10/10. Fair prices for the excellent..."
Michael Cowley
"Fantastic food. The lamb shank was soo succulent it fell off the bone. Pizza was delicious, and I loved the sundae. Great staff. Relaxed and friendly..."
Suzanne Wheeler
Waitomo General Store
76/100 (651 ratings)
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Cafe
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Bar
Cafe
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Brunch
Drinks
Ribs
Toasts
Sandwiches
Lasagne
Burger
Cakes
Lamb
Fish
Beef
Salad
Sit down
Bar
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
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Drinks
Brunch
Cheap Eats
"Fantastic atmosphere, great pub food & excellent service from our very friendly, lovely bar..."
Julia Day
"Fabulous lunch today at The General Store - great ribs and fish - quick and friendly service...."
Cecilia Tarrant
"Fantastic atmosphere, great food and friendly hosts, definitely..."
Michelle Finnerty
"Called in to The General Store Waitomo for breakfast. Service was excellent, kai scrumptious, kāwhe good, smoothie perfect. What a GR8 place to..."
Pete Armstrong
"We were entrants in the NSRA nationals this Labour weekend. Over 100 people staying at the chalets and lodge, having 3 breakfasts plus other meals...."
Lynda Barnes
"A simple and good place to stop for a breakfast 🥞 🍳 in a rainy day. Food is good and the price is okay for NZ. I had a bagel 🥯 with bacon..."
Kreutz Diego
"We stopped in here for a coffee before going on a cafe tour, and we really enjoyed it. The staff was super friendly and the coffees were great. There..."
A. Rose
"Great place to stop for fabulous fish & chips and very friendly..."
John Dwyer
"true gem! literally a general store, they got the general basics of everything: toiletries, snacks, ... cafe serves cooked food too. very friendly..."
AJ
"Great place to stop for a rest. There's indoor/ outdoor eating areas available. Great little kiwiana and jewellery to purchase. Overall a lovely..."
Natalie Raimona
"The food is okay and the atmosphere is very..."
Aditya Pratomo
"The food and service here were excellent! The sweet chili chicken wrap was amazing as was the burger! They also have great ice cream and drinks as..."
Kris
"Great bacon and egg pie and coffee in an area with few watering..."
James Stringer
"Best mocha muffin and yummy egg and bacon..."
Janette Ashton
"This ended up being our first stop in NZ on the way to the Caves. Had a nice flat white and sat on the couches inside for some much needed..."
Cody Holmes
"The staff are almost as good as the food! Super friendly and a great chat. Arguably had one of the best coffees iv ever had there. If you're there..."
Zack Krippner
"We stopped in for a few burgers and some merch. Food was lovely, couldn't be better and it didn't cost an arm & leg. The little merch section was..."
Haconen
Waitomo Homestead
91/100 (564 ratings)
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Bar
Vegan Options
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Barbecue
Cafe
New Zealand
Barbecue
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Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
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Lunch
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Sit down
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Bar
Pub
Café
Barbecue
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
After-hours
Lunch
Drinks
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Mid-range
"Amazing friendly service , awesome atmosphere and the pie are to die for !! would totally recommend..."
Jordon Tahi
"I currently have an addiction it is to the Chicken and Apricot pies they would be the BEST pies I have ever tasted and I have tasted a few....LOL. ..."
Katrina Christison
"Went here last weekend after swearing never to go back when previous owners had ruined the place and food service... very happy to be greeted by..."
Reitini Houpapa
"Fabulous homemade pies only $3 and a variety of fillings. Mmmm delicious and yummy ice creams in cones. So delicious & huge, 2 huge scoops..."
Val Smith
"This place had great food! Very good service...."
Inge Nunn
"Food was ok, but depends on the group you are with, the food I had was vegetarian, I found out later I could have ordered something else at..."
John Beechey
"The lovely staff. That has to rate high with my husband and I. We are locals and stop in for lunch often. Good prices. Good..."
Janice M Barclay Lingman
"Fantastic location, great deck to sit outside; love the country setting. Food was super delicious and the staff amazing. We will be back. Thanks for..."
Tamara Schuerlein
"Upon entering, the store always looks and feels clean....service is friendly and OMG the chicken and broccoli pies are the best! Sometimes I'll buy..."
Maraea Hetet
"Yummy pies and delicious home made..."
Sharon Turpin
"Just one..."
Davina-Mary Katipa-Maikuku
"I recently visited Waitomo Homestead and had the pleasure of trying their pie, big breakfast and flat white. The food was delicious and the portions..."
MaxDeGiraffe
"Super friendly and helpful staff making the experience for tourists an enjoyable time. A couple days into New Zealand (and many pies later) this..."
Jeremy Miller
"Good chance for a break as you travel through the country. Good facilities, large compkex with a nice outdoor garden to let the kids run some energy..."
Just Cliff
"Waitomo Homestead is a fantastic choice for anyone looking for a peaceful and picturesque experience in New Zealand. Waitomo Homestead is located in..."
Christian Leveille
"Coming back home, we did a quick stopover in this place. What a great choice! The restaurant is huge, fresh food and plenty of seating. Seems like an..."
Mauricio Kimura
"Mothers day lunch was delicious! The Cafe was busy but we didn't feel cramped! Very Spacious! A full cabinet of pies and treats. I chose the sugar..."
Carole Coventry
"Relaxing and spacious resting place before and after your waitomo adventure! The place is huge, with many areas to spread out and relax. Highlight..."
Trentyz
"I really like this cafe 🤠 it was a a part of my tour to Hobbiton a great 👍🏼 pit stop to grab a drink and some..."
Hasnain Nurdin (HAS)
"It’s a nice restaurant where some of the souvenirs are cheaper as compare to the waitomo caves souvenirs shop. The pie is delicious @ 3 dollars..."
David Wai
"Enjoyed a one night stay at The Homestead on a corporate group trip. Everything was great. We received a hearty welcome from the homestead team,..."
Kathryn Munro
"It's a nice restaurant, with some history behind it. There's a great buffet, staff is very friendly and helpful, aware of any restrictions you may..."
Daniel Bacilla
"Very nice roadside restaurant with friendly service, good food and a great sitting area where you can relax in the..."
Julien van der waal
"Was expecting my stay to be of a basic cabin but it was so much more than that when we arrived . The view was incredible! That fresh new cabin smell..."
Andrew d
"Place was absolute wonderful! The breakfast was awesome, from the menu and the meat pie collection. Ice cream was also spectacular. Very welcoming,..."
Keith Gokey
"Awesome place. Best value quality chicken pies...."
Alex S
"Waitomo Honestead never fails to serve beautiful food. Both off the menu and their cabinet food. Best pies in the district too..."
Bronnie Roberts
"Great for large groups - we had a great nights sleep in the quad cabin. The staff were amazing and so accommodating. The perfect place to stay if you..."
Hannah Klein
Roselands Waitomo Caves
90/100 (359 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
Barbecue
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Drinks
Mussels
Carrot Cake
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Beef
Pasta
Salad
"This place is a hidden gem! If you're in the Waitomo area, you must go! The owners and staff are extremely friendly and the food is top notch. I came..."
Mena Mastracci
"What a great meal, staff and place!! Value for money and then some. Loved the family feel and friendly staff. It is a must, if you are near..."
Toni Wilton
"Absolutely amazing!! Definately take the drive out to stay here. Impeccable customer service, great facilities, beautiful scenery and the very best..."
Kelly Dobbie
"Stunning setting. Love the food. Highly recommend this venue for all events and enjoyed the ATV cross country farm tour. Ben Leonie and staff are..."
Janice M Barclay Lingman
"This is a wonderful place, friendly staff , lovely food if you are staying locally they have a courtesy van to collect you and return afterwards,..."
Bill Batten
"Stayed at this place had a meal here everything was amazing the owner was the best ever took us out and showed us the local glow..."
Trish Carey
"Beautiful setting, amazing food, fantastic staff and great atmosphere for lunch with the family or an evening out. Will return again. Owner-Operators..."
Candice Harris
"We had a lovely time up at Roselands tonight. We opted for the casserole which was very tasty, followed by some yummy seasoned potato. The whole..."
Na Rita
"Great atmosphere! Loved the al Fresco style dining in well maintained gardens. Steak was amazing and cooked to perfection. Staff were friendly and..."
Juanita Allen Exter
"Love ya buffet and hospitality thanks Benn. A must when in Waitomo for..."
Rob Finlayson
"The best food ever in New Zealand! It's incredible how it can cost only..."
Tiago Kappke
"Great (and cheap) dinner buffet. Friendly staff and a selection of tasty..."
Tom Radovich
"Lovely people, had dinner there and stayed the night in our Campervan on the farm.Totally uncomplicated, nice and friendly to us when we searched for..."
Mario Seehaus
"Lovely friendly staff. Lovely setting. Lovely stew �. What more do you..."
Leesa Street
"We went for lunch organized by our tour operator & to our surprise we got a lovely spread of Indian vegetarian food along with salads, fruits, ..."
vidya achar
"Beutiful place and location. Food was also good. In total main attaraction is location on the way to Roturua or Glowworm..."
Tapas Varshney
"Great Great Great Stay! The staff and owner here are really friendly and bubbly, I enjoyed my stay here so much that I found it hard to leave. At..."
Luqman Hkm
"We are two of over 100 entrants of NSRA hot rod association who all stayed at Waitomo chalets and lodge and dined at Roselands both Saturday and..."
Lynda Barnes
"Running out of words to describe Nature around the Resort. The quality of the Food was simply Delicious. Service was just..."
Amit H Masher
"It was a little hard to visit the restaurant, but the new owner and the taste of the food. The service was all..."
JUN SI JUNG
"Friendly people. Great food and service. Very pleasant place to dine..."
Mike O
"Great food and service. Staff are..."
Just Wayne
"The steak was good as well as the cookies. They are very friendly to the customers. Willing to go back for my next visit to..."
Kevin
"The most amazing beautiful place to have a wedding, staff and owners were amazing and incredibly helpful to ensure the day went smoothly and..."
Allysha James
"Beautiful place for a wedding and the hosts were amazing. Friendly and welcoming - thank you for a perfect..."
Carleen Adams
"Beautiful venue and lovely people for a great wedding..So friendly and so helpful.Thank..."
cleone Hull
"Good..."
Mukesh Dave
"Marvelous..."
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Toi Toi Coffee
94/100 (151 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
New Zealand
Cafe
Lunch
Drinks
New Zealand
Café
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Digital Payments
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Beach
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Cheap Eats
"The yummiest food and perfect little place to relax �Totally recommend!!! Great service as well..."
Jordan Bright
"This is such a great place to stop after hiking the falls only 2 minutes down the road. The owners are awesome! Very sweet ands friendly. The coffee..."
Steve Kirk
"Fantastic cafe to stop for a drink and an ice-cream after visiting the Mangapohue Natural Bridge, Piripiri Caves, and Marakopa..."
David Hallett
"Amazing relaxing spot with the best coffee, food and service. Absolutely Loved..."
Jess Whitiora
"Perfect coffee, the pastry was fresh and delicious and the place had a lovely view. Very close to the waterfalls which makes a perfect break after..."
Beth Bradford
"Loved the coffee bonus was that its great place to stop with kids. We will be..."
April Johnson
"Awesome service, Awesome location, Awesome coffee, definitely be back..."
Karen Chambers
"Fantastic great coffee super friendly people you got to try it..."
Geoff Hague
"Lovely place for a coffee, drink or little treat. As of 12-SEP-2020 it appears to be closed with no indication when it'll be open again. Update - Was..."
Slow Loris
"Nice slice and a coffee. Great people, great location. Better keep that EFPOS machine charged up...."
Curtis Lee
"Very cool place, love the setting and..."
Dayker
"Excellent what more can I say. Kawasaki pictures behind the counter..."
nigellvt
"Superb coffee and food - wonderful to find this little café here! Will surely visit again a soon as I'm back to NZ. Thank you Lisa! Btw..."
Ruby Grape
"Respect for being in the middle of nowhere. Good coffee. Great tasting gluten free sandwich, but small. And gluten free friand muffin. Nice..."
Justin Shafer
"Very unassuming place in an out of the way location but the food and coffee were very..."
Mark & Glenda Hooper
"Cafe in the middle of nowhere. Great stop when leaving the falls. Good sandwiches. Desserts and coffee available too. Cute cat greeting customers...."
Jessica Mountz
"Very good slices, nice view with a cute cat and nice..."
Maëlle Zanone
"Not too far from Marokopa Falls and a welcome breather after the winding road from Waitomo. Well done Steve for setting up with not much else around..."
Robert Salamon
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