Cafe in Tauranga

El Cartel leans into a coffee‑and‑cabinet approach without the fuss. Value feels fair for the quality. Eggs land on point and toast keeps its crunch. Serve sizes show solid value. Service stays presen...

“The best spot by the beach for coffee, dog patting, people watching & cinnamon bun eating. Lots of locally made products to shop ❤️”

At Taste of Turkish, the menu stays coffee‑and‑cabinet and no‑fuss. Coffee pours are consistent and well textured. Portions are generous yet well judged. Service stays present without fuss. Meals reac...

“Amazing Cafe and such a great lay out. Barista was super friendly and a great coffee! Sterling Arnet Kakapo Business Sales”

“Ordered a cake over the phone from looking at website and couldn't have been happier. The cake was for my Mums 80th birthday and everything about it was perfect from the presentation to the taste. Everyone commented on how wonderful it was :) thank you so much Blomquists!;I would travel down from Auckland for one of your cakes!!”

“The best little bar in town. Close to shops and reasonable priced drinks always. They have better bar snacks than the cafes and restaurants nearby. The owner is very polite and friendly too”

“What an amazing experience at the Villa Ridge Garden Centre on Friday. We were served by the manager Rose and she went above and beyond with her customer service. She was so knowledgable and helpful. We will definitely be back, and the cafe was lovely too.”

“This is more than an information center...it is also Katikati's Arts Junction where you will find the Carlton Gallery. The exhibitions change about every two weeks and the dozen or so I've seen so far have all been excellent! It's worth a regular visit.”

“I could spend hours in here shopping! What a cool place to by trendy outfits for kids or gifts even. The customer service is incredible too they made my little girl feel like a super star trying on different things! Thanks ladies”

“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.”

“Perfect hidden gem at Mt.Maunganui! The best latte art I've ever seen.(Mine was an angel sitting on the branch) And you can try authentic Japanese Onigiri and Cheese cake made by Japanese owners. I highly recommend the cheese cake!”

“Had a fabulous spray tan by Gemma. Beautiful colour she’s meticulous in her work and I had no streaking. I’ll be back and would highly recommend”

“Great coffee, I highly recommend the coffee here, I have a latte it was delicious. Also coffee grains to buy.”

“friendly staff, great service and delicious coffee!”

“Such a cool little mobile café. Blown away by the coffee, the classic ham and cheese toastie was absolutely fantastic.”

“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 :)”

“the pie was absolutely to die for, the sandwich was amazing cos it had fillings to the edge.. today bakeries aren't the same they skim U of food they don't fill a filled roll like they did.. but this place had it all.. I've been dying to come here for about a year and today I finally got my chance and I definitely wasn't disappointed.. I'm a new regular now”

“A friend recommened bites on birch. I called the friday before to order for 10 people for the following tuesday. Mandy was so helpful, she knew exactly how much to prepare and it was enough for all 10 of us, the little quiches were amazing! definately a winner the small pies and sausage rolls and carrot muffins all were so fresh and delicous, highly recommed bites on birch. All foods were perfectly placed in travel boxes it was so easy to just pick up. I was able to pick up before 0800am all the food was nice and hot and perfect temprature when we were ready to eat. Bites on birch has a amazing selection cant wait to try all the other foods available. thank you so much Mandy!”

“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”

Meltingpot Mount Maunganui serves Korean‑Japanese fusion. The menu covers donburi, ramen, udon and curries, with Korean‑style fried chicken and casual drinks for dine‑in or takeaway.

Jeongs Kitchen is a local Korean lunch bar and café. The team prepares homestyle Korean meals, lunch boxes and picnic sets with a rotating cabinet, plus coffee for daytime trade. Takeaway and catering...

“It’s a really nice place, whether for a long or short stay ;) There is all you need (hot shower, great kitchen…) and Sandy is so kind and generous. Go for it !!”

“WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW BEST CHIPPIES IN DA WORLD! YUMMY YMUMMY OH IT IN MY TUMMY”

“Little hot cocoa with soy milk, nice break from the hospital.”

“Had a biscoff waffle and pumpkin pie latte. My son had apple cinnamon muffin. Lovely!!”

The kitchen at Paradise Lunchbar takes a classic fish‑and‑chips path and lets the food speak. Fillets arrive fresh and the fry stays clean. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Noodles arrive glossy and well seasoned.

“Nice and cosy lunch bar, friendly owner and great food and customer service.”

“I stopped there and I must admit, there was a very good vibe and I really enjoyed talking with the young owner, so I highly recommend”

“Great host for an office opening, good platters arranged early for the event, great atmosphere. Thanks Bryce”

“Great atmosphere, popular local hangout. Gaming, friendly outgoing bar lady/ manager. Will be returning.”