Vegetarian Friendly cuisine: the best places to taste it in Whangarei

"Delicious! Second time I’ve been here went here yesterday for lunch absolutely Devine. Travel from town just to eat here. I got the medium korma..."

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Red Dining

"We had a lovely dinner. Food was great. The birthday cookie (pre ordered when booking) was a hit with the birthday boy. Sadly not enough staff on..."

Sandra Boston

"Scrumptious food, very attentive service. We recommend the Red Baron pizza, Saffron Seafood Tagliatelle, Prawn Linguine and the Pork..."

Andrew Go

"It was a great place for a party great food ...."

Terry Thomas

"Had a nice meal there tonight however my steak was ordered rare and came medium which was a little disappointing. However on bringing it to the..."

Shaun Sutherland

"Really good! The food was great and (compared to other Mexican restaurants I've been to) reasonably priced. Staff were very attentive. Great flavours..."

Nat Keddie

"Simply the best steak and divine chips, I asked for a salad with no onion but sadly it had to go back....it had added onion..."

Rosalie Ross

"Yummy enchiladas and happy hour $5 good service was a..."

Chryslar Tewake

"Food tasted great! We had a large group of people and the food was served buffet style which was nice. Though there were Gluten free options, they..."

Samantha Long

"Had a wonderful night at Red. The midwinter menu was amazing & full of delicious options. Kimiora our hostess for the evening was just wonderful!!..."

Soo Woo

"Easy 5 star review. Firstly, our waitress was so polite and informative. She even got down to our seated level to help us make a pizza which I..."

Natalie

"Amazing food, presented well and delicious. We definitely recommend the Red..."

Deanna Underwood

"This place was fantastic. The food was delicious and they were more than happy to make alterations to the meal for specific requirements. There was a..."

Rebecca Hartley

"Went for dinner. Absolutely delicious! We ordered the lamb rump & scotch fillet. Highly recommend. Awesome service and great ambience. Will..."

Kasandra Albert

"Went on a night out with a few friends from work on Saturday. It was fairly busy and had a nice atmosphere. We were served by a lovely girl named..."

Victor Wilson

"Very nice food and customer..."

Danèl Weiland

Cibo Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Cibo offered both indoor and outdoor seating. We chose to be indoors as it was a cold winter's day. The service was prompt and the food was excellent..."

Pam S

"Had lunch last Sunday; omelet was superb and full. Their ginger and pistachio slice is delicious. Shame I had to share it with my husband. The..."

Freda Taylor

"Cibo has quickly become my regular cafe. Me and my partner frequent here weekly and it has never fell short of excellence. Great food, great service,..."

James Turner

"I moved to whangarei in April and found cibo was the only cafe here where I really enjoyed their eggs bene with bacon, every week I come here and the..."

kimi

"Very busy and popular place. Good selection of food in the display cabinet, as well as a menu if you want something freshly..."

Lynne Cullen

"Nice Cafe, just far enough from the town basin to not be overly busy. Easy to get a table. Lovely variety of food , clean premises and friendly and..."

Marion McGovern

"Cibo went down in my ratings yesterday. My friend and I ordered and paid and were seated outside. Tea and coffee arrived , no problems. My "..."

christine Elliott

"One of my three favourite Whangarei cafes. Went in for a coffee and had a mushroom bruschetta..yummy. Sorry couldnt wait and took a bite first. Food..."

Nana Averill

"⭐Great tasty food ⭐Allergy friendly gf df options! ⭐Eco friendly with paper straws ⭐Outdoor, indoor, sun/shade options ⭐Friendly service,..."

Keli Powell

"Regular to this cafe because of service and the food is great too Staff regularly go the extra mileage Thanks..."

Cecil Poa

"The best coffee and we had a brand new girl serving and she was soo lovely and took a little bit of teasing from us with a lovely..."

Lesley Noonan

"I ordered a folded omlette with ham, cheese and mushrooms.. It was perfectly balanced in terms of taste, texture and fillings.. The flat white was..."

Vibbhu Bhatnagar

"Great food and great coffee.. when they get the order..."

LH Sully

"Really didn't expect to find a hidden gem here. But we did. Not a lot of gf or df or anything else "..f", but... the staff are so lovely and the..."

Nicola Morrison

"Always great service. Love the..."

Mark Kelly

"Enjoyed everything Thank you very much to the workers and..."

Maryann Vogt

"Love this place ..staff always lovely ..never have to wait long ..mushroom on brushetta..."

Denise Marshall

Indian Aroma Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"Delivery was fast and efficient. The chicken nuggets was quite hard and dry while the Biryani is fine. I still will recommend it esp that it has a..."

AME 43

"After trying all Indian restaurants twice in Whangarei. We found the top 3 had their pros and cons but Indian Aroma had the best curry's with depth..."

Life Liver

"We have dinned here several times since discovering them a few years ago. It's an easy choice to return because everything we have ordered has been..."

Greg and Mandy Campbell and Davies

"Great food, fast and efficient delivery service. Will surely order..."

An Ne

"Very enjoyable. I have tried many Indian restaurants and all have their good points but this restaurant the taste puts you in India. Highly..."

Shane Coppard

"High quality. Generous serving of meat. Been to 4 others well known ones in town. Held back going to Indian Aroma until now. Pleasantly surprised...."

Donnie Loh

"We have eaten here a few times and have never been disappointed. The food is good with an extensive menu, lots of choices including several vegan..."

Nick Major

"Amazing meal, really enjoyed. Great customer service. Ordered the 3 course with drink meal option - really enjoyed the entrée serving and flavor...."

naketablondie

"Thankyou guys for a wonderful dinner last night. Food was delicious and staff were extremely helpful and friendly. I'm vegan and the girl who served..."

Gemma Leaf

"Second time I've been here recent. Really good value both times. Plenty of protein in the curries and great flavour. Definitely recommend..."

Cheryl

"We visited Indian Aroma as a family with two fussy daughters and a son who loves his butter chicken and we were all very happy with the food. The..."

Jackie De Graaf

avi sodhi

"Yummy warm tasty Indian curries after a late night of shopping in the rain.. Kids said the nuggets and chips were delicious do..."

Sainty Whare

"Love the Lamb..."

Kim Robinson

Gengy's

Wheelchair Accessible

"Having had a family birthday, we opted to attend Gengys. We arrived at opening and once upon being seated we set right into it. The options of..."

Annie Hackett

"Went here for my birthday in 2020. Great overall and the kids loved mixing it up on their plates. Great variety and atmosphere. Leaving with happy..."

Chris Erick

"Love this restaurant. The staffs are really nice. So many food to choose from. I just hope they regularly refill the cooked..."

D Universal Drewlaloo

"Loved the service, the spring rolls and the food I chose to be cooked. I didn't like the creamy corn soup was like drinking warm milk, the squid..."

Sheryl Glassie

"The only problem with this place is that I ate too much. The food was fantastic. Be eather though, get small portions so you can try more things...."

Michael Davidson

"Love Gengys. Staff are friendly. Food is good. Went last year to check it out. Then my family took me again for my birthday (only $1 for birthdays!)...."

David Millar

"Yummy food very filling would recommend to..."

Wanda Wendy

"Great experience. The service was pretty slow and they kept running g out of bowls and some ingredients. But fun experience designing your own..."

Shannon

"Awesome staff, worked really hard even under pressure as there was a lot of orders and a bit of confusion with order numbers (some doubling up in the..."

Aimee Pratt

"Really good family atmosphere. Staff were really helpful and showed me how it works. You get to pick your own food and they cook it for you. But make..."

David Millar

"Can never go wrong with Gengys. Enjoyed the food delivered to your table instead of the long ques around the hot plate. Staff were..."

lepea pisi

"Very nice food with lots of variety and everything was fresh! Staff were all friendly and the atmosphere was very pleasant and quiet. We had a lovely..."

Debbie Waldin

"Great restaurant for a family event. We celebrated a birthday here. Very impressed with staff, choice of food and atmosphere. It’s great being able..."

Kerry Mallett

No. 8

81/100 (1036 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had a really special night with friends. Fantastic cocktails, great food, and proactive wait staff. We shared the small plates. Every dish was..."

R A

"We came to no8 to celebrate our anniversary and we are so glad that we did! The food was impeccable the pork belly and tuna were highlights. Service..."

Isaac Crawford

"Food quality: 4. We tried lunch set and it was fine. A bit salty for chicken and sweet for kale salads. Portion: 5 Service:4 Value for..."

Hai nguyen

"Food was amazing. Service was excellent he was very helpful. Cocktail was so..."

Nola JT

"Yum! The food was so good and I loved the upstairs lights, so pretty 🤩 We got the flamed tuna sushi, 5 spice duck spring rolls, pork belly baos..."

Shauna

"My partner and I can here for date night and it was lovely. The atmosphere was amazing, very warm for such a chilly night. We had the Karaage Chicken..."

Peaches Holtz

"The food is gorgeous, absolutely loved the new menu. Service a bit slow and..."

Tatia Adams

"No.8 never disappoints. High standard of delicious tasting food, definitely quality over quantity. I like how they always mix up the menu and every..."

Kim Bamber

"Ruby was great!! Incredible service and the food was absolutely awesome. Super fresh and beautifully presented. It was my partners birthday and they..."

Brant Allen

"Had an excellent time at 8 tonight- came in at 8:15 (15 mins before the kitchen closes) and we were still served by the kind staff. High quality food..."

Chinmaya Dixit

"Was here on a Sunday afternoon, live music was good - although a little loud for the setting (unless I am just getting old!) Food was an in-between..."

Amanda Young

"Amazing food and staff !!! Hard not to fall in love with the waitress..."

Karl Wootton

"Booked ahead and was given a table on the top balcony overlooking the marina: a prime spot! We mainly chose a selection of 4 small plates and one..."

Robyn Wickenden

"Had a great meal - I think its the best place to dine in Whangarei They fitted us in like it was nothing amongst there busy evening Service was quick..."

debbie sloane

"4 and a half. My wife thoroughly enjoyed her choices and mine was good, tasty, beautifully presented and nicely spiced. Service was good and it is a..."

Duncan Mortlock

"Amazing night. Amazing food Amazing drinks Amazing fast..."

Philippa Laurenson

Hell Pizza

"We’ve ordered (pickup) multiple times. 99% of the time the pizzas are prepared and topped evenly and taste delicious! We will continue to get pizza..."

Kay Wheel

"Looks nice and warm customers enjoying their meals and conversing. I had a takeaway pie and coffee, Flat white Always made perfect Steak with creamy..."

Sonny Joseph Pere-Epiha

"Delicious pizza, friendly cashier, 15 min wait time, and over the top restaurant theme that was just..."

Gennifer

"Tasty vegetarian pizzas. Meat alternative was..."

Preston Thomas

"A chicken pizza was nice but the meat pizza was awesome..."

Wayne Parr

"Hungry, then this is the place to go. Our online order was delivered on time when we arrived at the premises to pick up, hot and clean presentation...."

Ramesh Kumar

"Good food fog machine for Halloween was a nice..."

Francis Stapp (Rocket Man)

"Excellent pizza, fun theme to the..."

J W

"Great pizza at a great price. Picked up a big feed as part of one of their deals for friday 13th. Pizzas were ready when we arrived and all were..."

Jean-luc Lawlor

"Want the best pizza you have ever had try Hell Pizza. They have vegetarians Gluten frees and vegans happy with their wide range of pizza in different..."

Brook Meyer

"Delicious food expensive but probably the best pizza in..."

Ishaan Singh

"We visited Hell Pizza on Monday 4th October in Whangarei. The Pizzas are the best ever! Generous toppings. Good quality ingredients. The young man..."

Alan Hendy

Kensington Tavern

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great food for price, awesome service, served in a timely manner. Easy..."

Cheyanne Mangu

"We ordered 3 mains, 3 desserts and 3 drinks, affordable and tasty! We really enjoyed the staff’s friendly service and the hospitality. Support our..."

Tori

"Had dinner at Kensington Tavern 17/11/2023 just after 19:00pm. Arrived to a full pub with a busy atmosphere. Wonderful food was had by all (I'd..."

Annie Hackett

"Caught up with family. Had a meal which was absolutely scummy. Few drinks. Has a TAB if that's your thing. Casual friendly place. It was busy but..."

lisa pemberton

"Great batter on the fish, yummy chicken delight. Huge screens w/ horse racing, cricket, etc makes it a little..."

brenda krusemark

"Only tried two meals on the menu but im sure they are all..."

David Sergeant

"Food is very nice indeed just little bit dark inside might need a little bit of paint just to brighten things up abit. Woody's food is very nice..."

A Clarke

"The food is excellent value for price and the apple pie is delicious. Lots of parking. The staff are pleasant. Family restaurant that has a bar...."

Cheryl Beaumont

"Yummy food well done..."

Jill Somers

"The kitchen staff are amazing and very friendly they also help you thanks..."

Juls Hyde

"kitchen staff and food absolutely fabulous. Bar staff gave me impression they didn't want to be there at..."

Reuben Carr

"Always a good meal...every time a meal comes out you wish that was the one you ordered because it looks so..."

Mike Ogle

"It's lovely to see a friendly smile when you walk into the Kensington. Had some yummy food and customer service was..."

Juanita Ratana

"Noisy busy so not for a romantic dinner but great if you like a social atmosphere. Food large portions. The fish ,delicious ,was fresh Dory and I am..."

Jean Crombet-Beolens

"We ordered two medium steaks they came out bleeding and tough. The ladies got us another meal but unfortunately they were not cooked properly..."

Lyn Penney

Quail Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went there for the first time on a Sunday morning and found it packed, so we had to wait for a table but it was well worth it. Staff were super nice..."

Rongo Bentson

"What a lovely cafe. Was bustling but staff made room for 5 of us. Staff absolutely amazing and friendly. The food and drinks were fresh and well..."

Tania Richardson

"Was very busy today despite the weather. But coffee and food arrived in good time and we didn't have to wait for long. Great service and the cafe was..."

Jia Mulder

"This pretty place, hidden a bit away from the main centre is a must visit. The food was excellent and the taste is quite satisfying. Personally I..."

Joshua Varghese

"Wow! My first time visiting this Cafe and I absolutely loved my experience. From the customer service, the staff were so kind and lovely. Very..."

Maria Angela

"Beautiful Location !! The service was amazing, the staff are very kind, helpful with what is recommended. I loved every everything ! The FOOD ! Is..."

Georgia Penitito

"Really nice setting, Staff where very attentive. We arrived 20 mins after opening and it was at around 85% full, surprisingly the food came out in..."

ROLLING STONED MAGAZINE

"By far the best cafe and coffee in Whangarei! Great coffee and fun food options, with an amazing view of the gardens out of their large glass..."

Stephen Scott

"We started off the day with a delicious breakfast at the restaurant at the Quarry Gardens 🍽 They don't have a big breakfast menu, but there are..."

Joanie Badenhorst-Awasthi

"The most beautiful café in Whangarei. Pretty busy but the space is nice and open and light which helps it feel more spacious. Food was amazing as..."

Lexie Jeffery

"Yesterday was a busy day with large bookings and many indoor tables while it rained outside. The view is charming, decor modern, food is incredible..."

Natalie Hyland

"The Quail is always such a pleasure to visit! The food/Coffee is consistently amazing. Very friendly and accommodating staff. The location is..."

georgia maconaghie

"Most times we've come here there's been a wait on the kitchen.. busy. Many meal items are smaller servings but packed with flavour and detail. So if..."

Jonathan Timmermans

"Excellent food & service. Tried the Brioche with bacon, spinach and egg as well as the vegan chocolate mousse- delicious. Server there, Kenza is very..."

Maria Pomare

"Whangarei's hidden gem! I was today years old when I found this place. After 47 years living in the area! What a beautiful cafe and garden's, best..."

Karen Wyatt

"Great to see the cafe back up and running again. Very popular cafe. Expect to wait at peak times. Carpark freshly sealed which is a vast improvement,..."

Bob Lamason

"Extremely friendly staff - they made it. The brioche had so many delicious flavours. I'll be back..."

Beate Starke

"It was a busy weekend day at the cafe so service was slow. However, we were warned and elected to wait. The staff were patient(!) and charming. ..."

Kim Baker

Schnappa Rock

80/100 (1619 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great place for a meal with excellent food for a small town. Apparently Dean the chef just came 2nd in the NZ chef competition! Worth the time to..."

Cam Wayland

"Beautiful setting, friendly table service and superb food! Will definitely be back! Absolutely..."

Ann Allardyce

"We reserved seats late in the evening as we had a long day but they were still understanding and catered for us on a Sunday night! With the new covid..."

Odyssey L

"Lunch for two to kick the new year off right (and soak up the remnants of the night before - the reviewer, not the driver). First timers at Schnappa..."

Yve D

"Great place to kick back and relax with a cold drink or two. Good seating areas both inside and outside. Good selection of drink and food. Views over..."

Barry Hudson

"My burger was ok, some of our group got the fish of the day (snapper), some of that was under cooked and didn't seem fresh, nice atmosphere though..."

Ben Phillips (GizmoRA2)

"Went to lunch with my family and had the best fish and chips.... great service and friendly people.. will be back..."

Dan Stead

"Just passing through so very happy to find such a relaxing and classy venue. Excellent location, atmosphere and service. Live music on a Sunday..."

Paul Ballantine

"The place is good and the food is good too. We went there twice while our trip to Tutukaka and both the tines we weren't disappointed. Once for an..."

suchandra saha

"Really great atmosphere, service and food. We had Paua Wontons and Mussels to start (both delicious but would say mussels could have come out a bit..."

ALB _K

"I only stopped for drinks with friends this time, however my wife and I have eaten here before the refit. The food and service are both top class and..."

Duncan Mortlock

"Nice little restaurant in the style of a boat themed restaurant. Prices are reasonable and the food quality is good, we had a fish dish, salad, bao..."

mcenergy - IDS Products ltd

"The most beautiful birthday dinner. The paua dumplings are a must!! Service was..."

Michelle Ouellette

"Great restaurant and bar right on the marina. Food was very well cooked and tasted good. Coffee was nice and..."

Jontie Wakeham

"Really enjoyed this place sadly. A customer was rude and arrogant. I loved the Thai curry mussels yummy and I kept the curry to dunk my..."

Marney Boylan

"Great coffee! Came here for our caffeine fix both mornings we were in Tutukaka - coffee is locally roasted and yummy 👌 All the staff were..."

Laura Watson

"My wife and I ate at the restaurant Saturday evening 1st fo July 2023. It was busy and lively with a buzzy atmosphere. My wife asked for a cocktail..."

David Clamp

"Perfect place to take a breakfast or a lunch ! Meals are very tasty and beautiful. Nice view on the port. Well decorated. Very kind staff. I took the..."

Lydie BADOUX

Cafe Narnia

80/100 (1882 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"It was a lovely cafe on a main road of Whangarei. Service was very friendly and helpful. I got Eggs Benedict with mushroom on a side, and a flat..."

Kaala Nguyen

"I had the pleasure of having my 50th birthday here September last year. It was excellent. All my friends commented on how courteous and helpful the..."

Karen Crosbie

"My Wife and I were at Cafe Narnia for a private function on Sunday 3rd of Feb. A good time was had by all, we had snack food which was excellent and..."

Michael Bailey

"I find Cafe Narnia a cozy place to spend my morning while having breakfast with my husband on our day off. The place is really cool..and there's..."

Bec

"I always make an effort to get to narnia, they do the best triple shot mochas in Whangarei, and most of NZ, I have tried a few! Plus their brownies..."

Shaya

"Tried Narnia for the first time for our family lunch on Sunday. What a neat spot, cosy and comfortable, and tasty food. Friendly staff, great..."

Selkirk

"omg theas guys have the best steak burger iv had in ages cool that they do takeaway there just a walk from work...."

Aro

"My rating for this cafe comes after having just sipped the best Chai Latte I have ever had. Awesome..."

Ashley

"Prices are up there. Got a Mince and Cheese Pie for 11$ but I was surprised that it came with afew extras. But unlike many other cafes, the Sauce and..."

Adam Brooks

"Awesome little Café just around the corner from all the Motels down to the CBD. The prices are reasonable, service is quick fast and friendly. They..."

Oberzocker 511

"There is a selection of cabinet food as well as a menu board. I had a cheese cake and hazelnut latte. Cheese cake was nice. Latte heavy handed on the..."

Te Arani M

"Eggs Benedict with Salmon together with Omelette were a perfect combination for us. The side salad could make use of a dressing though. Altogeher it..."

AME 43

"I had salmon eggs benedict and my partner had the big breakfast which we both enjoyed. First cafe that I could get avocado and salmon without having..."

Junella Takimoana

"Amazing food, excellent hot chocolate, coffee was amazing, freshly cooked mushrooms... serving size was just right but the food tasted fresh......"

Danielle Jones

"Our go to place when visiting Whangarei. We love it because the food, the coffee and the service is consistently excellent. Add a quirky atmosphere..."

Pete Hill

"I really enjoyed this cafe, it was nice to be welcomed by both staff members at the till. Lots of seating and space to spread out. Standard tables..."

Iona R

"A comfortable little café with amazing food, exactly what my daughter and I needed after a 4hr..."

Adam Buckley

"The food was very nice and filling , the cups of tea were generous , the cold water was ideal and the fans and heat pump made it very comfortable...."

Mel Millar

"Food was fabulous, but our food took nearly 25 minutes to come out. There was only 3 other customers that came in after..."

Angela Pratt

"The diligent and friendly staff work well together, providing service in a timely manner. The atmosphere is, "local". From the elderly gentleman who..."

Ngaio McGee

"Had an awesome breakfast, took my lady and she loved..."

Michael Forlong

"Great staff, delicious coffee and tasty..."

J C

"Outstanding food, great coffee! The muesli with generous amounts of yoghurt and berry compote was delicious, but the French toast with fresh fruit,..."

Andrew Cutler

Ezumi

Wheelchair Accessible

"I thoroughly enjoyed eating at this restaurant, we went to the restaurant for a birthday, and we all enjoyed the amazing cuisine they gave us. I did..."

Lakelyn

"I would have to say that I can't sing and dance about this restaurant but nor can I moan about it. I ordered one of the Bento boxes which came as a..."

Victoria

"Hi I'm Rose H Pirini and I was living in whangarei until about 3months ago,I would visit every week, not to dine but passing through and i always..."

Rose Harrietta Pirini

"Lost count of how many times we've eaten at Ezumi,never had a bad meal.Staff are delightful,service can be a little slow but who cares with food like..."

Peter Alley

"We eat here regularly, it is excellent value for money and food is always great.We have eaten in many Japanese restaurants and this has the best..."

Jody

"I love coming here! The food is amazing, love the variety. Salmon always fresh. Great portion sizing, always leave feeling full and happy. The..."

Summer U

"One of the few restaurants open on a Monday, Ezumi quality is consistently fresh, tasty and good. The Beef Tataki is divine, and so far has never..."

R A

"First time here. Beautiful food and so filling. Prices are really good too. They catered to dietary requirements aswell. Definitely a new favourite..."

Gemma

"My favourite Japanese restaurant. I love their food. Always beautifully presented - appealing to the eye and palate! Meals arrive in a timely fashion..."

Marlene Penetana

"The space is clean, airy, and luxurious. The taste is very rich, I especially like the rice in sushi is very, soft, aromatic rice, the salmon sashimi..."

KTT Entertainment

"Good value for Japanese. Unfortunately it was a long wait. But definitely worth it and the service was..."

Just Kev

"Always very yummy tasty food. Able to get a table straight away, kind service & really yum food. Our go to when we feel like..."

Karina Anderson

"The food was great. Service was great - we had three young kids who were welcomed. Decor was good - not super funky but effort gone in. Music was..."

Hazel and Cliff Oxford

"We went to Ezumi Japanese Restaurant for a family event at 77 Bank Street Whangarei with numerous family members and a family friend. Upon entering..."

Annie Hackett

"Delicious food, very high quality. the liqueur is top notch. yes the wait time is long as the other reviewers say, but this is normal for traditional..."

Lola

"Great service and excellent..."

lisa hale

"Have dined here several times and always get a bento box which I thoroughly enjoy. Can be a bit of a wait but good things take time and the wait is..."

Kim Povey

"Friendly staff and the food was priced well. Very enjoyable. The unagi nigiri, more specifically the ell slices were quite thin for the price you..."

Ben Malu

"A fairly spacious restaurant with a nice vibe. The food is delicious, the tofu entree is one of the most tasty and moreish dishes I have ever had. A..."

Brooke Gore

"Authentic Japanese food and great service. Like being in Japan for a..."

Jo Lees

"Love the service here always happy to see you. We have been a few time and the food has always been good. Last night has the Ezumi bento box and that..."

Kerina Urquhart

Parua Bay Tavern

80/100 (2025 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent lunch, catered Gluten free, service was great,..."

Karen Read

"Such a cosey vibe here got the little gas fire going and the staff are friendly ☺️ would probably recommend booking if you have more than two of..."

Zarn Ellis

"When you think tavern, this is what I pictured. Nothing fancy, good staff and awesome food. Burger was hearty, pizzas were loaded with toppings,..."

Semesi

"We had a joint Birthday here, 6 and 34, the staff were amazing, the food was fantastic as usual and of course the views and play ground were well..."

Karen Wyatt

"Food was amazing. View was fantastic. Staffs were accomodating. Worth the..."

D Universal Drewlaloo

"Consistently good food, fast and friendly service, reasonable prices and lots of options for kids, vegetarians, adults, etc. Amazing setting looking..."

Linda (Kiwi Linda Lou)

"Such an incredible location and great food. The staff are very hands-off for weekday lunch which I quite like but others might not. The decor is a..."

Chelsea Schwarzenberger

"Great service! Quick, friendly and top class food. I got the salt and pepper squid, one of the best I’ve had ever. Nice chilled cider on tap, so..."

Shaun B

"Just a really neat place, great tavern, great food and people. Looking forward to summer and bringing the..."

Geoff & Nic

"Food is good, stuff were nice, but better not to go by yourself, because they expect you to grab cutlery and napkins by yourself, which I couldn’t..."

Christine Tu

"Great pub-style restaurant with beautiful views over the water that you can enjoy when the weather is good... if the weather is not so good they have..."

Lucia Laubscher

"Very nice place, friendly staff and simple vut great food! The honey garlic soy salad and the beef burger where my favorites, together with the..."

Wagner Silveira

"Parua Bay Tavern is a great spot for a cold one and a nice meal with seating both inside and outside over looking the water and the boats zooming..."

Barry Hudson

"If you are in the area, Must visit place. Great views, friendly service and can enjoy your choice of good food and beer. If you in Whangarei it may..."

Malay N

"Love everything about this tavern. Great place to pop in for a yum pizza and beer actually any meals and drinks. We enjoyed an excellent cappucino..."

Lesley Thomas

"Great Kiwi Pub with good food. Portion sizes were perfect. Friendly staff with good service. Definitely coming back! Good pizza..."

Charles Fordham

"Parua Bay Tavern has won me over with its fantastic food, especially the pizzas! The environment and vibe are awesome, creating a perfect setting for..."

Shahab AB

"Fantastic view and good food (nice pizza), nice service, worth a lunch stop when head to Whangrei..."

J and J Z & S

"Food was out withing 15 minutes even though it was really busy. The staff were really friendly and their presence was felt. Really highly recommend..."

Diana Rusen

Fresh Licensed Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"I love this Cafe, the owners are very friendly, and so helpful! They give a lovely welcoming feeling to the Cafe, especially to families. ..."

Coffee Lver

"Great friendly helpful service. Yummy food. Great coffee! The grinch who doesn't like the baby photos in the previous review, I loved them! It adds..."

Rachel Dunn

"Everytime we visit whangarei we always go to fresh cafe,the food is always fresh and tasty,service always good, coffee great aswell,decor fresh and..."

Colin Ashton

"Stopped here on the spur of the moment for brunch. Didn't want cabinet food and was told there was a 20 minute wait for food from the board. I..."

Colin Wightman

"Lovely service. My partner knows his coffee and when he says its good it is. So very good coffee here and because the kitchen wasn't opened we just..."

Bonnie Koni

"Good coffee, great varieties of food, reasonable pricing, excellent service and don't mind staying open late for the..."

Leslie WEE

"If you're looking for a lovely café to enjoy a meal I highly recommend Fresh, beautiful food, lovely staff highly recommend!!! Perfect for all ages..."

Andrea Welsh

"I dine out regularly as I live in Whangarei CBD. Fresh Cafe are freindly, the serving are generous and all trims 3 pieces Ciabatta toast and jam with..."

Ruka Millan

"Great. Tasted as good as it looks. Friendly staff. Definitely worth a..."

Paul Kelly

"What a great little cafe. Clean & tidy, with plenty of seating. The menu has plenty of choices as well as a good selection from the cabinets. The..."

Lisa Newman

"This spot is soo nice! Customer service is just amazing as their food!! Definitely coming back next time I'm town. Thanks..."

Sine H

"My 14yo daughter tells me these are the best shoestring fries ever - all the best aspects of Maccas crunch and LJs flavour. Eggs Benny was great..."

Graham Bass

"Great service. Coffee was hot and creamy. Tea was a good pot full and savoury muffin went down a..."

Robyn Dodd

Mokaba Cafe

80/100 (1257 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This cafe is world class. Michelin rated food. Superb coffee. Brilliant service. We had the seafood marinara and this was as good as anything I've..."

Anand Reddy

"Amazing food, and the waiter Isaac gave wonderful service, made you feel comfortable and welcome! Definitely recommend, and the food was super quick..."

Tegan McNae

"A whole gluten free menu (plus at least half a dozen gluten free cakes in the cabinet). Fast service and yummy food. Two thumbs..."

Christie Johnson

"Just had a coffee! 10� best coffee I've had in longer than I can remember!! Thanks guys, definitely coming for a meal next time we're in..."

Camella Nelson

"Excellent service and a delicious menu to choose from ! I recommend the paleo..."

Luke Le Cheminant

"Great place! great food and coffee, a relaxing atmosphere, with good..."

John Hailstone

"What great service, table of 10 and served very quickly. Lovely food, great variety and a little different. We all..."

April Moyle

"It's the best cafe in the world except for riverside..."

Justin Anna Le Cheminant

"the best cafe in townbasic ! very good service! thank..."

alan cao

"This is my favorite café. Love the food love the coffee and love the..."

Sarah Caves

Liz Candy

"Try the hash stack, it was cooked to perfection! The coffee is also..."

Sammi Sam

"Extra impressed today at the handling of a very difficult customer that I would have chucked out from the beginning. A very rude lady taking up a..."

Philippa Mentor

"A great night out for National Poetry Day. Thanks so much staff for hosting..."

DavidandSandra Laird

"Great coffee great service with a smile, yummy food,..."

Maureen Gwillim

"This is a pearl in Whangarei, the food is awesome, the coffee is great especially one girl in particular, Lia. She consistantly makes awesome coffee..."

Michelle Hindson

"Great place, nice and clean. Staff are friendly and helpful. Food is well presented cafe food using good quality product. Like the new outdoor blinds..."

Leanne Lyall

"Always good food! We go to Mokaba every time we have visitors in town or want a special place to have tea. Sometimes the service is a bit slow, but..."

A P

"A great café in a prime location overlooking the town basin, we had stopped here previously and although the food and service were fine there was..."

James Tayler

"I am a regular at Mokaba in Town Basin. Always intrigued by the tasty food, great coffee and excellent customer service in a nice location and setup...."

Kathryn Wan

"Had brunch @ Mokaba last week, the service was great, the food was very tasty and good value, the coffee did let them down however - I couldn't..."

Yum O

"Best coffee in town - well roasted NZ Chiasso coffee from Devonport and the baked goodies not only look great but are really..."

Mork

"This is a great cafe in a beautiful setting. Love the art building next doors and the harbor views. The eggs benedict was..."

Verlyn Severson

"Nice staff and the food did take a while to come, but it was busy. The food was very good when it..."

Misty Martin

"Great day at Mokaba Cafe, friendly helpful staff, great food and wine, heating was a..."

Karen Read

"Great coffee, Decent eggs Benny. Nice outdoor area that is covered with heaters provided. Always a good spot on Sunday for a delicious breakfast..."

Rhys Jeffery

"I’m just in awe, if you want to have the experience of the life time go to Mokaba Cafe. The staff are brilliant, warm and joyful. I was greeted by..."

TreyGilmourVEVO

"Great location, very good service. Additional items not on the menu..."

Mark

"Amazing food, amazing coffee, amazing service. A constant go to place. Always accommodating to dietary requirements, alternative milks..."

Ayvia Blake

"Good food at a good price. The only difficulty is that there is no table service so you need to queue up to order if it's busy. Pretty relaxed..."

Ruby K

"Food is great, big serving. Ambience is nice. Al fresco dining. Will definitely dine again when I come back here at..."

Javier Salvador

"Came here for breakfast this Saturday morning, about a half-hour after opening. Not busy, and plenty of parking still available. My son is allergic..."

Kepa Tairua

"Excellent Cafe next door to the Hundertwasser Art Centre in Whangarei. We were able to book a table for a large group and pre-order our food. Great..."

William Lin

"Very busy, with limited staff, which was understandable when service was slow. Food was yum. Staff was friendly, even though they were under..."

Lorne Driscoll

"Amazing customer service. They were all so friendly and welcoming. Nice atmosphere on a cold day and delicious food and coffee. Will definitely be..."

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