Cafe coffee shop in Papamoa

“My husband and I visited this cafe for the first time this weekend and were glad we did; the food was delicious, the coffee was good, and the presentation was beautifully done. We look forward to our next visit.”

At Meltingpot Papamoa, the menu stays Japanese‑leaning with tidy execution. Broths and noodles keep good heat and snap. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Packaging keeps things in good shape to go.

“friendly staff, great service and delicious coffee!”

“Always love stopping at this Waipuna Hospice op shop. Tidy and well presented. Car park needs help though.”

“We had a wonderful lunch at White Ginger Cafe. We chose to share a plate of corn fritters and a side of Hash fingers. The food is always presented so beautifully. The setting is lovely, nestled within Pacifica Garden Centre in Papamoa. You can eat inside the cafe or in the outdoor area within the garden centre.”

NZ Kebab&Pizza House Papamoa delivers a pizza‑first line‑up that’s straight to the point. Portions make for an easy, filling stop. Fillets arrive fresh and the fry keeps clean. The team keeps things friendly and organised.

“Sena, the lady with the beautiful ginger hair. She makes the best expresso caramel frappes that I highly recommend! I call them heaven in cup. The food is always fresh, and delicious!”

“The best mocha I have had. Great balance of chocolate and coffee.”

“Shout out to the male staff member (sorry we didn’t get your name) on Sunday afternoon @ papamoa store. We needed a new tv remote after our doggies had destroyed the original. Thank you for guiding us to them & making sure we had the right one. Great customer service. Well done.”

“Absolutely adore this hidden gem and try to pop over from Whakatāne every few months. It's a treasure trove of secondhand books, spanking all genres. The owner has incredible knowledge and can help you find anything. Make sure you take an antihistamine (dusty for obvious reasons) and have a coffee before you arrive, as once you're here, you could easily spend hours perusing the shelves.”

“Fish jungle curry for me and chili chicken salad for her ... all delicious. Tucked away but plenty of parking. Is very popular so get in early or call ahead to avoid disappointment. The coffee is great too! Treat yourself - you deserve it!!”

“Shelley is absolutely amazing. Had the pleasure of purchasing a wetsuit, kids skateboard, scooter parts which Shelley kindly put together. If anything she doesn't have at store she always finds and orders in. Love supporting our local surf/skate/scooter store here in Papamoa and will always go to her. Can't recommend highly enough and worth our community support instead of online. Can't bet that personal touch.”

“The coolest coffee shop in BOP! Such cool staff topped with amazing food, beverage and beach view. Shout out to Lisa and Kalia for being legends!! Will definitely be back :)”

“Great morning tea had by all - spinach feta roll, marmite school, cruffin, great food, great coffees, super friendly and attentive staff.”

“Always great service and great food at reasonable prices. Called in this morning to pick up a Pastrami Beef Bagel, for my 96yr old uncle's lunch since he loves them so! I was dismayed to see none in the cabinet and asked whatever could I do so as not to disappoint him? Apparently they have been very busy and hadn't had time to make any but at the look on my face quickly offered to have two ready for pick up in 15mins. Very much appreciated and end result very happy uncle!”

“Best coffee and scones! Coffee is consistently good, service is exceptional, and the atmosphere is very welcoming. It’s a nice spot to sit and work on your laptop because of the calm music and large windows.”

“These guys are successful restaurant owners so their care and quality come through in their food and service. Unlike your average industrial sloppy pie shop, these guys have a range of healthy options, they mix it up with different daily dishes and they’ll happily customise an order to your liking if you don’t quite see what suits you. Legends!”

“Absolutely loved our visit to this cafe today. Came in with my family and we enjoyed the food and service. I had the Eggs Benedict with salmon, hands down the best I’ve ever had! The hollandaise was silky and rich, and the salmon was perfectly cooked. We also tried the Big Breakfast, which was actually big, fresh, and delicious. The staff were warm and welcoming, and the atmosphere was relaxed and family friendly. We’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!”