Gifts in Tauranga

At Ours Cafe, the menu stays coffee‑and‑cabinet with tidy execution. Eggs land on point and toast keeps its crunch. Serve sizes show solid value. Vegetarian picks read as complete plates. Front‑of‑hou...

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.

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

Nail 1 is a beauty salon offering barbering, nails and colour services. Known for trusted by regulars and friendly service.

“Loved the presentation of food, quick service and great prices. Also so accomodating with a guest that couldn’t eat dairy or gluten so you created a one off dish for her. That was above and beyond. Thank you for a great time.”

“I had a half head of foils/highlight, tone, cut & blow dry. My stylist - Donna - was fantastic. She listened to my concerns & preferences, talked me thru the process & the final results were excellent. My appointment took 3 hours. In that time Donna was efficient, chatty, kind & engaging. The salon was initially very quiet at my appointment time but became busier, she handled walk in inquiries & early arrivals calmly & respectfully.”

“Desrae is the best! Thank you for my nice colour and cut. I never loved my hair so much. You really put a lot of pride into your work. See you next time.”

“Excellent customer service. Thanks Dave appreciate you looking into my inquiry. Will keep recommending the store.”

“Cutest vibe. Feels like you’re in a small Italian village!! The food is unreal - great homemade tasting pasta and high quality ingredients. Coming back here asap!!”

Hello Banh Mi runs with a simple, bistro‑style menu and an easy pace. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down. Service stays present without fuss. A sensible spend for the spread. Orders move...

“We enjoyed a delectable meal of Gulab jamun and samosa, which were both reasonably priced. The customer service was also exceptional.”

“5 stars for the customer service given by Judy, she is an absolute GEM, super knowledgeable and so willing to help. I have been back and forth to the shop leading up to having my baby and Judy has always been so helpful.”

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

“Hosted a baby shower at Patio Rose recently for a large group of ladies. It was such a great choice of venue and the high tea eats and treats were delicious. Marija and her team did a fantastic job making us feel special and that the Piccolo room was setup up before we arrived. Highly recommend this hidden gem!”

“Nice place to do some asian shopping, varieties are good and price point for some items are cheaper than supermarket.”

“Fantastic bunch of guys & gals work there. Good laugh & great service.”

“Great team, very friendly and helpful. I had an online order which I advised I had sent through about 3hrs earlier and proceeded to open my phone to show them the confirmation. By the time I had the email open another staff member had my online order sitting in front of her. Then she asked if the name on the order was my name which I replied yes. She then used my name in her farewell. Amazing work team.”

“What can I say except Damian and his team are fantastic!!! Definitely my go to place for all my Whiskey from now on thats for sure. Damian was happy to share his time and knowledge and find "a wee dram" that was perfect for me. Considering the time of day nothing was too much trouble, thanks so much Damian and as the saying goes "I'll be back".”

“Wow! The service here is just wonderful. Dinesh was funny and polite and even told me the meaning of my name in the Indian language. The atmosphere is a happy one. You are made to feel welcome then your order is made to perfection. Well done to the team here.”

“The best movie theatre in NZ Big seats and spacious. Also, clean A little bit of extra pay, you get the lazy boy seats. So so recommend”

Talk of India is a long‑running Indian restaurant offering classic curries and tandoori alongside Indo‑Chinese dishes. Menus span entrées and platters, goat and chicken specialties, vegetarian mains,...

Turkish Stars Kebab at Fraser Cove prepares Turkish‑style kebabs for dine‑in or takeaway. The offering includes kebabs with salad fillings and sauces, plus combo deals during the day.

“Come here on a rainy day. Staffs are friendly and vibe is chill. Avo toast made with avocado mousse is mind blowing!”

“Nice place, great food, I enjoyed the birds, there were not a nuisance and were respectful of eating my food. Very good service. Our server was very sweet and polite.”

“The drift trikes are great fun and the staff were very accommodating about turning the music down a bit for our son. Our group was not the speediest on the track but it's fun to drift and you can get a good slide going at a very safe speed. It was just the 4 of us on the track which was nice. Our youngest rider was a teenager, oldest was Grandma who is in her 70s. I have seen other groups be a bit more adventurous - sometimes in a good way, once in a slightly worrying way when we were on the track with them and they tried to go full speed all the time. They say in the instruction video that drifting is about style, not speed and I agree. Spinning out once or twice is fine, crashing more than once into the barriers is careless!”

Mamma Mia Ristorante Italiano is a long‑running Mount dining room serving classic Italian fare. The kitchen turns out antipasti, wood‑fired pizzas, pasta and risotto, plus mains such as rib‑eye or eye‑fillet and desserts like tiramisu.

The Freeport with Cleaver & Co is a relaxed Mount Maunganui spot combining a tavern vibe with wood‑fired Napoli‑style pizza and smoke‑kissed BBQ. The menu highlights handcrafted pizzas and crowd‑pleasing pub fare, backed by tap beers and regular live‑sport or music sessions.

The Rising Tide favours a burger‑led mix with clear, clean flavours. Value feels fair for the quality. Fries and sides round things out neatly. There’s always a considered veg choice. Front‑of‑house r...

“Small and cosy, great for having a quiet movie night.”

“I think this is the best sushi I've ever had, full of flavour and very fresh. Will definitely be back!”