Cafe in Papamoa

Great Spice Papamoa East is an Indian restaurant and bar offering a broad menu of North‑Indian dishes made with traditional recipes. Guests can choose from curries, tandoori specialties, biryani, naan...

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.

“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.”

The Pizza Library Papamoa is a book‑themed pizzeria offering traditional, gluten‑free and keto bases. Signature pizzas carry literary names such as Charlotte’s Web, 3 Blind Mice and Hamlet; the menu also lists pastas, starter breads, sides and desserts.

Pap House Restaurant & Bar Papamoa favours a coffee‑and‑cabinet mix with clear, clean flavours. Coffee pours are consistent and well textured. A family‑friendly feel comes through naturally. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy.

The kitchen at Friends Cafe takes a breakfast-and-brunch path and lets the food speak. Views add a quiet lift to the visit. Cakes and scoops finish things neatly. Eggs land on point and toast stays crisp.

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

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.

On the plate at Papamoa Beach Tavern, the idea is burger‑led and well judged. A coastal backdrop rounds out the stop. Ribs and steaks arrive seasoned and tender. Easy carry‑out for a simple night in.

The Seafood Collective Papamoa favours a classic fish‑and‑chips mix with clear flavours. A sensible spend for the spread. Packaging keeps things in good shape to go. Fries and sides round things out neatly.

“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.”

At The Goodhome Gastropub Papamoa, the menu stays classic fish‑and‑chips with tidy execution. Fillets arrive fresh and the fry keeps clean. The room sits relaxed with an easy buzz. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy.

“friendly staff, great service and delicious coffee!”

Maketu Beachside Cafe & Restaurant favours a burger-led line-up with clear, tidy flavours. Views add a quiet lift to the visit. There’s room for a casual brunch with friends. Good value shows in the serve sizes.

“Great store with friendly staff.”

“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.”

“Hot dog is good. The American style. Lady has a pretty face, but will be prettier if she smiles.”

“Great experience, I went in seeking gifts for family members and a staff member personally walked me around the store and gave me recommendations for each family member. Highly recommend!!!”

“Well worth the visit. Really relaxed atmosphere. Nice people serving the food.”

“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.”

Lantern runs with a simple, bistro‑style menu and an easy pace. Vegetarian picks read as complete plates. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Wait times are contained even when busy. Portion...

“I visit Barber Tom's for my regular haircut. The atmosphere is clean with a great vibe. Jess's service is really exceptional. She's always professional, friendly and give great attention to detail. My hair is always neat and evenly cut and I leave knowing my hair looks great. The hot towel afterwards is so relaxing. I can highly recommend them!”

“RM Build Tauranga was recommended to us for our home renovation project in late 2024. Having recently moved to Tauranga we needed a builder who would take on board our ideas and make them happen. Rich. and his RM team exceeded our expectations at all stages of the project. He efficiently arranged and managed the consenting process, the build and subbies through to final completion and sign off. We were consulted regularly about any details that needed our attention or approval. We have only praise for the quality of RM Build's workmanship which was completed on time and within budget. We have no hesitation in recommending RM Build and would use them again for any future projects of our own. R and H Black Papamoa”

“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 :)”

Grill & Green delivers a grill‑focused line‑up that’s straight to the point. Grill work shows a clean sear and rested meats. Value feels fair for the quality. Serve sizes show solid value. Wraps hold...

“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.”

“Great atmosphere. Full on sports bar.”

“Delicious cheese scone and great iced mocha! Definitely satisfied my cravings and hunger during a long beach day.”