Cafe in Tauranga

“I come in here to get dried meat sausages which are excellent! There is a good selection of fresh locally grown veges, baked bread from Volare in Hamilton, and the biggest selection of cheeses I've seen anywhere! The food and coffee is great. But what makes it really special is the staff member Albert remembers my name every time I go in - even though my name is quite unusual. Really appreciate the service here. Thanks, customer for life!”

“Well balanced coffee, nice atmosphere and kind staff. They were really friendly and even took their time to sit down with us and discuss the opportunities the are provide to travelers. Thanks again for the tips ;)”

“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!”

PIZZAROMA by Marco is a small Mount Maunganui pizzeria focused on handmade, Italian‑style pies. The offer centres on thin bases, simple toppings and a short list of classics, prepared for quick takeaw...

“Another great coffee find! Almond Breeze milk which is the tastiest, really reasonable prices with $5 sweets like slices, fresh cream donuts, custard sq, and savoury at $6 for quiches, sandwiches etc. Had a lovely mushroom and bacon quiche. A few indoor seats for 2 and a few street side, busy road tho so bit noisy outside. Great for takeaways. Even had the paper to read.”

Welcome Sushi is a local takeaway for simple, fresh sushi and rolls. Cabinet packs and made‑to‑order options suit a quick lunch stop.

“Had an amazing experience at Black orchid collective for my first ever tattoo!. I was in with Gabriel who was definitely the perfect fit for my idea and dream Tattoo. He was fast and helped me with the concept art perfectly. We did it all in one day! His fine line work and dark designs made it come to life. Definitely gonna be a regular!”

“Our stay was absolutely positively fantastic. The quality of the apartment was above and beyond our expectations. Staff were very helpful, location was only a 5 min walk to the main shops and the beach was literally across the road. Huge thank you to the Belle Mer Team who helped to make our stay comfortable and memorable.”

“Staying in our motorhome we must say we were impressed. From the check ✅ in, with Kirsten, and the advice and help we received from the start. A beautiful Holiday Park with everything so clean and tidy. The playground too, is well thought out for childrens pleasure during their stay. Very handy to the beach and rolling surf, our two small dogs were in heaven when we all went down to the sand. It is fantastic that the dogs are allowed to be with us on holiday during the off season. The showers were nice and hot water aplenty. A friendly little bunny was not at all worried about two highly excited dogs because it sat just outside their wire fenced yard and teased them. In all a great place to stay and we will be back. Thank you. Laurie and Carol”

“Really nice place and the combo coffee + scones starting from 8.30am is just perfect. Cakes and dessert are lovely I bought a few for family birthdays. But nice coffee and scones!! Combo coffee and scones no longer available. No WiFi available for guests I think that's a downturn also nowhere to charge your phone! Even kokodak nearby has few plugs customers can use. Not sure for me it's a downturn. I like going to cafes and work...”

Baba's Turkish Eatery favours a grill‑focused mix with clear, clean flavours. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down. Grill work shows a clean sear and rested meats. The team keeps things friendly and organised.

Rice Rice Baby runs with a simple, bistro‑style menu and an easy pace. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Wait times are contained even when busy.

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...

The Hop House runs with a burger‑led menu and an easy pace. Vegetarian picks read as complete plates. Value feels fair for the quality. Service stays present without fuss. Fries and sides round things...

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...

NZ Kebab&Pizza House + NZ Sushi House (Coffee & Shisha Bar) Rotorua delivers a pizza‑first line‑up that’s straight to the point. A sensible spend for the spread. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down. Fries and sides round things out neatly.

Izakai Bar & Eatery brings Māori and Japanese flavours together in a modern izakaya setting at the Mount. Guests can expect shareable dishes alongside a focused cocktail, beer and wine list for relaxe...

“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.”

“Love the coffee here, they do a mean coconut flat white and it is also the most reasonably priced coffee in town, if your in the area definitely recommend grabbing a takeaway”

“Came to Matamata with family, who are very picky eaters. When you walk in, the restaurant is split into a kebab shop portion and proper restaurant with double height ceiling with soft ambient lighting. Staff service was very polite, respectful and attentive. We ordered 9 dishes from chicken, to mussells to the vege platter. All of them tasted amazing! Our favourites were the: - Spanish mussells, the flavour of the sauce mixed well with bread. - Lamb cutlets, the Charcoal held well with the scent of the meat. Would recommend anyone to join, from couples wanting a nice dinner date to larger families, as ty have large numbers of seating. Cost is as per menu, not the cheapest in town, not fine dining; worth the price.”

The kitchen at Crazy Tandoor takes a simple, bistro‑style path and lets the food speak. Outdoors works when the weather plays along. Pricing lines up with the offer. Service stays present without fuss.

Fife Lane Kitchen & Bar runs with a classic fish‑and‑chips menu and an easy pace. Provision for coeliac diners is noted. Ribs and steaks arrive seasoned and tender. Pricing lines up with the offer. Pl...

“Amazing food and service. This was first class hospitality. Oh, and damn fine beers too. Return? YES PLEASE.”

“First time visiting this place, was a perfect start in the day. Super tasty bagels and the hot drinks were fabulous. We loved the setting and the shop design is really fitting. Would love to come back!”

“Incredible vegan food; got a salmon bagel which was so good; so many options so reasonably priced. Cute atmosphere too”

“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.”

“Been here for breakfast a couple times and have loved it. Would highly recommend the creamy mushrooms.”

“Excellent coffee, nice pastries, and great setting and service. Nice enough to have WiFi and a space to do some work for a couple hours.”

“This place is my absolute fav. Delicious, fresh doughnuts and wonderful staff. Enjoy the changing flavours every month. It’s probably good that it’s only open Thursday to Saturday otherwise I’d be there every day.”