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Coffee Hq
98/100 (93 ratings)
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"Just a lovely, lovely coffee stop. Has been operating for about 6.5 years (as at Dec 2024) and the barista is just full of smiles and positivity. ..."
Michelle Peglar
"Great coffee form a lovely lady who knows her stuff. Keeping travelers awake is a vital public..."
Jason Nicholls
"I had always thought that the only coffee options in Taihape were on the main road, and had no particular expectations when I found Coffee HQ next to..."
Patrick Wilkes
"Service was lovely and the coffee was genuinely one of the best I've had in NZ. Will absolutely be visiting again next time we pass..."
Sonja Howard
"Great coffee, great location, great service by a bona fide local gal from mighty Mangaweka! Also got her homemade whole seed mustard which is..."
A R H J
"I always make sure I plan my trip around Coffee HQ's opening hours. It's really hard to find a decent almond milk coffee. So if you're an alternative..."
delphy ferrier
"Wonderful pleasant and speedy service and a darn good..."
Caleb Smith
"Thank you for the excellent custom brewed hot chocolate with a little coffee..."
Mathew
"The best lemon,honey and ginger tea I have ever tasted Lovely sisters serving you and positive..."
K M
"Our go to coffee caravan in Taihape. Being next to the rest room (quite clean) is a bonus. And for historical interest it’s next to the now unused..."
Geoff Bilbrough
Rustic Steak House
89/100 (457 ratings)
Restaurants
Steakhouse
Fusion
New Zealand
Fusion
Steakhouse
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Creamy Garlic Sauce
Pork Belly Cos Salad and Roast Veges
Dry Age Beef Taco
Steak Burger Menü
Lamb
Vodka Sunrise and Beer
Butter chicken
Dry Aged Steak with Veggies and Mushroom Sauce
Chicken Burger
Fish an Chips an Nutty Salad
Classic Beef Burger
Lamb Shank
Burger
Soup of the Day
Angus Beef
Open Steak Sandwich
Fish and Chips
Scallops
Salad
Prawns
Grilled Garlic Bread
Lemon Lime and Bitters
Korean Twisted Donuts
Sit down
New Zealand
Steakhouse
Fusion
Non-smoking restaurants
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Reservations
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Such a good restraunt! Staff are so friendly and meal came very quickly, and it was a great one! First time having steak on a stone and will..."
Hamish Couperus
"4.5 stars. I tried my first dry aged steak here, it was tasty with a good crust. Honestly the service (friendliness of the staff) and cozy decor sold..."
Christy Pham
"Came in for dinner with my partner really enjoyed the experience the moment you walk through the door you are blowing away by the hospitality of the..."
Jermaine Ruri
"Called in at 5:30pm on a Friday on the way back from the North. Wow what a place, not sure if the Christmas trees are up all year round but they are..."
Laura Heyes
"This ticks all the boxes of a steakhouse. Dry aged steak done to perfection. Service was great. Nothing better in the Rangitikei as far as I am..."
Giordano Stolley
"Great a great find. Excellent meal and wait staff. There where even things hanging from the ceiling. Best chicken wings ever. And the Lamb shank..."
Gary Holmes
"Spent years driving passed and always thought to give it a go. Well worth stopping in. Nice friendly staff and the meal was great. Open Steak..."
Bruce Wilson
"Delicious & well presented meals. Variety of options at reasonable prices. Friendly staff & efficient service. Will definitely come again. Great job..."
S Adams
"We stopped here for dinner on our way home from a day skiing... Amazing food, atmosphere and service. We were a party of 6 and they accommodated us..."
Monique Couperus
"Delicious food, friendly staff and great atmosphere! I’d love to stop in again & 100% recommend to..."
Nichola Sykes
"Driving home to Wellington after a big day at Tongariro, we were cold, wet and hungry. It was late and our options were slim - we saw Rustic Steak..."
Jen Curtis
"Lovely, warm and friendly atmosphere. Great food. Decent selection. Welcoming and attentive staff who are knowledgeable about the menu and..."
Luke Tetlow
"Been to this place several times now, both times the food has been excellent. Service too is excellent. Highly recommend the Taihape one, but the..."
Graeme Hammond
"Highly recommended! We stopped here on our way to Wellington by chance for lunch. The food was very good. The 12h braised pork ribs were so tender..."
Primitive Spongebob
"Just found another gem. Classic older build outside, wonderful restaurant inside. Great service from the girls and then you get your meal. ✔✔✔..."
Greg Smith
"First time we had been to this restaurant. Great kids menu that includes a drink and a cookie. I had the pork belly it was absolutely delicious,..."
Catherine G
"This restaurant is always good. very friendly and helpful staff. Each time we have been here the food has been excellent. Julie's salmon was..."
Terry & Julie Sosich
"Tiny play area with a few toys, but enough for the 5yo, if you can get the table positioned right by it (a bit tucked behind one table). Kids menu..."
Helen Elliott
"Had dinner here on the way to Rotorua. Absolutely loved it. One of the best steaks I've ever eaten. Thoroughly recommend the steak served on the hot..."
Elizabeth McEwan
Oki
89/100 (210 ratings)
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Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Japanese
Asian
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Café
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Hidden gem, not sure its that hidden but i was unaware that Taihape hosts an amazing Sushi shop. Food i tried was amazing, the guy behind the counter..."
Brad White
"I’m not a local but a regular customer who comes to Taihape for work once a week, I always get sushi but I’ve tried Tempura udon this time and it..."
Jenny Lee
"Delicious freshly prepared spicy chicken donburi. Prompt service. An unexpected delight in..."
Greg Spark
"Great dining experience :))) The service was good and the place is very clean. I ordered the teriyaki chicken ramen for 16NZD. Noodles were springy..."
Elsa Ong
"Ordered a chicken katsu donburi and it was the best I’ve ever had 🤯 fresh, hot rice and crispy chicken and yummy saucy veges underneath. And..."
Bronwyn Ensor
"I always stop here on my way through to anywhere. They have the best chicken katsu donburi bowl I have ever..."
Jo Jones
"Great food and at a good price as..."
Yi Chen
"Top notch food, spotless interior. It just doesn't get any better than..."
Jesus Christ
"Hands down the best sushi on SH1! Quiet, relaxing, great staff, and awesome..."
Reuben Ellett
"Love the bento box and..."
Leti Mead
"The chicken katsu bowl was the best I ever had. Very nice service. Would recommend..."
Mia Poggel
"Great for a lunch in town. Don but is the..."
Brandon Oram
"Usually very low on food but they notify you when the next batch of food will be brought out. Sometimes they close earlier than advertised but the..."
Kiera Moser
"One of, if not the BEST sushi shop I've eaten at. I love being able to pick my own when their is such a collection! Taste was very nice as well, and..."
Al EMS
"Very clean, food tastes fresh. The chicken is especially nicely done with no smell, and good flavour. Good customer service, peaceful atmosphere...."
YJG
"Best sushi I have ever had in my life!!! Super friendly staff and fantastic service and prices super douper delicious food it’s now my go to lunch..."
Just Bree
"Always amazing sushi, fab pork buns too..."
dawn westerman
"Great Sushi. Simply just fill a container with what you want and pay at the end. Easy and simple. Like a lot of sushi places the price can add up..."
Zak Winduss
Soul Cafe
87/100 (826 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Cafe
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Eggs Benedict
blt
Curly Fries with Aioli
Muddy Chai
Toasts
Warm Autumn Salad
Hoki and Chips
Cakes
Sandwiches
Chicken and Mushroom Filo
Fish
english breakfast
Burger
Philly Cheese Roll
Seafood chowder
Cheese Custard
Chicken pasta
Egg Omlete with Mushrooms
Chicken Burger and Fries
EGGS BENE
French Toast with Bacon
Farmers Breakfast
Butter Chicken Masala
Carrot Cake
Salad
Sit down
Café
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"The people and the food were awesome. Lovely..."
Dwayne N George Grace
"Not a bad place for a quick lunch but could be better. We stopped there on our road trip across North NZ. Didn’t like how eggs Benedict were..."
Emilia Rynkowska
"Never disappoints! Always stop here when travelling through Taihape. Eggs Benedict with bacon was delicious loads of hollindaise sauce, great coffee..."
Cathy Nichols
"Best breakfast croissant I've had all year. Even included a side salad, which i wasn't expecting. Fast and friendly service. Will be..."
Benjamin Ching
"The best Seafood Chowder full of goodies served with garlic bread. Also very yummy homemade carrots cake. The girls in this Cafe know how to..."
Dallas Todd
"Warm and cosy cafe with a perfect banana smoothie and delicious food! Great portion sizes for the price! Well worth stopping..."
Bailey Johnson
"Stopped in for breakfast while staying at Awastone, Soul Cafe did not dissapoint, food was amazing! Nice staff will def be..."
Marley-Rose
"Drove from Welly to Taupo yesterday and had researched a brekkie stop before leaving. Stopped here based on past reviews, and I wasn't disappointed...."
Tim Mc
"Eggs bene on point, generous with the mushrooms i asked for on the side. Clean tidy and warm inside with the fire going...friendly..."
Ad mantis
"Great Food and Fast and Friendly Service. Highly recommend this Restaurant. It is a most needed stop if you are travelling in this..."
cornelis boshoff
"To the barrista that is going to NYC you rock. Your cheese scones fresh from the oven was out of this world. It was a pleasure talking to..."
Andrea Brentano
"Was cold inside the Cafe. Log fire not going due to lack of firewood (in the middle of winter). The food was very good..."
Fran Wilde
"Soul cafe never disappoints, friendly courteous staff, delicious food and the perfect way to start or end a trip to Taupo. They have a set menu but..."
Fraser Kitt
"Awesome place, cosy warm and inviting, staff are friendly and make fantastic coffee. Highly rate the..."
Mike R
"Amazing staff in there! Served wondefully by Brooky she is a real asset to that store! The hospitality was outstanding! Real homely vibe beautiful..."
Kayla Hyland
"The best breakfast i havehad in ages and the coffee was..."
Ellen Mary
"Staff were lovely, the slices made in house-to DIE for. Highly recommend 😀 Went back as we were going through on Friday and had one of the best..."
Dee Ward
"I had the French toast here and was blown away by the size of the meal (I couldn't finish it!) and how delicious it was. I'd usually select a..."
C.H.
Le Cafe Telephonique
87/100 (1243 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Salad
Iced Chocolate
Lamb
Scallops
Corn Fritters
Scallops with Pork Belly
Pesto
Duck
Brunch Cake
Fish
Salad
Pork
Eggs Benedict GF Available
Chowder
Bacon and Eggs on GF Toast
French Toast GF Available
Burger
Chicken and Cranberry Pie
Eggs Benedict
Cheesecake Du Jour With
French Toast
dbb Burger Braised Brisket
Beef
Toasts
Smoked Chicken Corn Stack
Rack of Lamb
Omelette
Crispy Pork Belly with Lychee and Guava
Scone
Quiche
Quichr
Pancakes
Antipasto Platter
Cakes
Le Cafe Stack GF
English Breakfast Tea
Pasta
Oat Flat White
Sit down
New Zealand
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Best cafe in Taihape, great food, awesome staff and lots of interesting history. Highly recommend a stop..."
Carlee Robinson
"We have frequented Cafe Telephonique several times on our way up and down the country. Yesterday we had a super delicious breakfast beautifully..."
Carol Brooks
"GREAT FOOD and SERVICE! Just had a wonderful meal. Rare steak with blue cheese sauce and roasted veg with homemade bread, chevre and balsamic olive..."
Katrina Spring
"Recently stopped in at this great little cafe in Taihape on our way back from Taupo and I had a delicious 'Raw Salad with Smoked Chicken'. I also..."
Leanne Ritchfield
"being pregnant i am very fussy on my coffees and wow! the hazelnut coffee i am currently drinking is too die for!! will totally be coming back..."
Steph Jensen
"Fast friendly service. Clean with a good variety of food. A regular stop when..."
Kevin Duckworth
"Fantastic customer service, lovely Italian goodies available to buy, fabulous food and excellent coffee!! Will definitely stop there again..."
Lynda McGill
"Consistently fantastic food and coffee. The staff here are always fantastic..."
Simon Murcott
"Restful courtyard. Excellent friendly service. Fabulous food. ..."
Frances Loader
"Beautiful presentation and yummy kai with the best service. It's a must visit destination when travelling through this..."
Margie George
"Had a breakfast of French Toast and coffee. Both were excellent. Staff were welcoming. Will definitely call in again next time I'm..."
Michael Tolich
"The cafe stack was Devine and they made the best pot of tea. Mind youi asked them to double bag..."
Alan McGill
"Came here to get some breakfast. I ordered the bacon and eggs on toast which was very good. The eggs were cooked to perfection and the toast was some..."
Daniel Wallis
"An excellent Cafe to stop at, for a break, while travelling north or south. A good selection of food and excellent coffee. The staff were attentive..."
Paul Bradshaw
"An absolute gem! The staff were incredibly warm, welcoming and friendly. Our meals were delicious, fresh and great sizes. The menu was great and the..."
Anna-Maria Fradelakis
"This is a neat and clean place, it is rustic themed. Food is good and servings are big portions. The desserts attracted me the moment we went in. The..."
Aurora Yu
"Came here for breakfast. The staff are super friendly, scrambled eggs excellent and well priced. Cabinet food looks delicious. A lot was GF free. The..."
Linda Stevens
"we had a nice & yummy breakfast with eggs on hash & good coffee. they have a lot of different sweets and nice vegan & glutenfree options. friendly..."
Carole Schuler
"An awesome place to stop, load up on caffeine and avoid drooling as you decide which item to purchase from their packed glass cabinet of goodies......"
Simon Cope
Straits Kitchen
85/100 (441 ratings)
Restaurants
Malaysian
Vegan Options
Halal
Singaporean
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Curry
Noodle
Beef
"For those who miss their favourite Malaysian/Singaporean food, and those who wish to taste the authentic dishes of the 2 countries, you will find..."
Freeda Bell
"Great food, seafood was to die for. Delicious banna coffee ice cream. Rose extract milk shake was even better than it looked. Awsome service. Just a..."
Daniel Larson
"We just finished a beautiful authentic Malay meal at this gem of a restaurant in the heart of the North Island, warm service and fire, highly..."
Tracey East
"Been here for lunch and that was yum! But got a beef rendang for dinner and that so soo delish! Plus can't buy anything with out getting kumara chips..."
Pat Hadley
"Great food. Friendly owner and staff. Quick and easy for a stopover and its Halal! Thanks for a great..."
Mumtaz Parker Dalwai
"Words alone aren't enough to express our heartfelt gratitude for the kind reception you showed recently. Not only the food and drink were delicious,..."
Mazlinah Blocksidge
"Beautiful meal, highly recommend dining there. Lovely, friendly..."
Jesse McLean
"Awesome food, Best place to go with family Friendly staff and fast service. highly recommended..."
Zaahir N Gulnaz Mohammed
"Beautiful food and very affordable for a family to dine somewhere nice. Highly recommend..."
Mere Smith
"this is a pure malaysian cuisine. the best part is they are not using any artificial flavors!!! the manager at taupo is really kind as..."
Hazim Abdul Rahman
"Absolutely superb authentic Malay food, I felt like I was sitting back at the food stalls in Penang or Malacca.. I picked up a number of takeaway..."
Fatima Avdic
"This is absolutely outstanding food full of flavour. My mouth was watering with every mouthful. Thank..."
Kati Chapman
"Highly recommend, delicious reasonably priced food on state highway one! Try the new banana dessert..."
Kelly Davenport
"Awesome place, very cool fellow in charge and nice polite staff. Food was amazing in presentation and flavour! Good coffee..."
Amanda Jo Greenlee
"I came here for an impromptu meal In Taihape with a good friend. Sharon and I love trying food from different countries and tonight we chose..."
Michael Crosse
"Got a warm welcome as we entered this family-run restaurant. Friendly, attentive service. Best Malaysian food I’ve had anywhere (including..."
Maliha Khan
"fresh food great fresh flavors verry well priced kid friendly and awesome happy staff knowledgable of the menu and knew exactly what we should..."
Jenna Harvey
"Wow! We really enjoyed our meals there. Absolutely authentic and..."
Toby Stokes
"Good flavor and fast. They serve the plates separately from my gf, but still..."
Christian Lillo
"Delicious meal and hot. Fhe waitress helps me to find a meal because it's lopks all nice on the menu card. Ask how hot its can be..."
Farina Plohmann
"Pleasantly surprised of the excellent food and brilliant..."
Roni Parlindungan
"Authentic Malay food. Will definitely come here..."
gr33nl4dy
"Wouldn't have likely noticed this restaurant on a short stop through this town while on a trip to Taupo were it not for Google maps (thanks previous..."
Zoe Irene Darling
"Stopped here on our way up north and didn't regret it! We had the chicken fried rice and it was amazing, some of the best food we had in our entire..."
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Brown Sugar Cafe
83/100 (1747 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegan Options
New Zealand
Cafe
Cafe
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Chicken Salad
Cheese on toast
Mocha
Toasts
Banana Cake
Sandwiches
Lemon Cake
Carrot Cake
Eggs on Toast
Focaccia
Cakes
Ginger Crunch
Rhubarb & Custard Cake
Tea
grilled cheese and bacon
Homemade soup
Pancakes
Ham Camembert & Cranberry Pizza
Pumpkin soup
Bacon and Eggs on Sour Bread
Cappuccino
Salad
Egg Benedict with Bacon and Spinach
Vegetarian quiche
Muesli Cranberry Fig Pistachio
Big breakfast
Greek salad
Sit down
New Zealand
Café
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"A great place to stop when heading south late in the day as they are open until 5pm and have a good range of food on offer. A lovely courtyard is..."
Faye Lougher
"Twice recently we've had delicious lunch at the Brown Sugar Cafe. They include GF and DF on their menu. Yesterday I left my bag there. When we..."
Alison Maciver
"We stopped for lunch twice on our road trip to and back from Wellington.. Great service, very enjoyable food all round lovely place to refuel and..."
Elizabeth Anne Wallace
"Stopped in on our way down to Wellington and so glad we did! Their coffee was the best we have had in NZ and their freshly baked sausage rolls with..."
S H
"Hidden cafe in small town on the way from wellington to Taupo. Highly recommend visiting this cafe as the environment was relaxing, garden at the..."
Mandy Saini
"Really nice, 4 semi separate sections, 2 indoor & outdoor under cover, or open. Delightful outside, even with inclement weather. Lots of greenery &..."
Michelle Dennison
"Such a cute place to stop for lunch on the way from Lake Taupo to Wellington. My chicken salad salad was delicious (and finally got some green into..."
Lindsay Smith
"We had egg benedict with bacon and spinach for breakfast. The hollandaise sauce was great. They use Supreme coffee. Food in the cabinet looks yummy..."
Patta McCracken
"A great cafe! Friendly staff, nice relaxing atmosphere and awesome cakes and quiches. And don't forget those killer sausage rolls. Don't miss this..."
Peter Kurdulija
"Wonderful Cafe, ordered a mochaccino and soup. The atmosphere was very inviting. Price is very..."
Jackie H
"A family favourite when travelling on State Highway one between Wellington and Taupo. Brown Sugar cafe in Taihape has an excellent and tasty..."
Graeme Wooller
"6/2/22 On my way to Taupo so stopped in for a sit down this time. Very hot yesterday at 29degrees by 10am so opted for the outdoor area in the shade..."
Nicki Waa
"Surprised with the negative reviews about this cafe. Location is just off the main state highway up a small side street. Plenty of parking around..."
Ben Shaw
"We came here while travelling and this place was so so good. The vibe was amazing and the layout was so cute. The food was yum and the coffee was..."
Madelyn Bisset
"Surprisingly large Cafe with excellent seating options. Very cool assortment of nic nacs and odds n bits to look at. Clean and tidy setup. Good..."
The Māori That Bikes (Maori That Bikes)
"Good location of the shop with a great wider outdoor area in the back. Busy place but fast service, few people staff members inside. Souvenirs..."
Liliana Popa
"We were on our way to Wellington from Tongarino Park, stopped to have lunch and discovered this nice place. Nice women, very good food and a lovely..."
Gema Pardo
"A lovely café well worth the stop to refresh yourself & stretch the body when traveling. Small choice for those who are gluten free or vegan but a..."
Margaret Crisp
"good coffee & tasty food. the food came really fast even the cafe was full. nice & friendly staff. a bit..."
Carole Schuler