TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Taumarunui - Updated November 2024

"I was not expecting to find Thai food in this town, let alone excellent Thai food. This place serves the real deal, though you may have to ask for..."

Karen Smith

Diana Cudby

"For greasies...it's right up there! Once you get your breaktiming right, you can even park a 9 axle unit nearby without too much..."

James

"Great value great food best takeaways we have ever..."

Tania Bennetts

"TA Walker 2017/18 Basic fish&chips. Good atmosphere in the shop and staff are friendly. I found out this was one of the best fish&chips on Te Araroa...."

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"Great food. I got the spicey chicken burger and wedges, service was great and friendly. Hope to get back there again and try other things. Seems..."

Boufah

"Excellent service. Fish was fresh and cooked perfectly. The mussels were yum and the chester chicken n chops were delicious..."

Atawhai Dudley

"This is a must visit place. Great staff, beautiful food at reasonable prices. Quick service despite a very busy Friday night. Highly..."

Paul Bretherton

"The best fish & chips & fresh seafood in..."

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"Great food and clean, just a bit basic..."

Sam Robinson

"Good stop off passing through town. Buns were..."

Aaron Drawbridge

"Good basic bakery with tables. Great value food. Custard square was delicious and they make it there. Toilets clean and..."

Geoff Zuy

"Very nice pies and a great cup of..."

Murray Green

"Mince and cheese pies are yum. Staff friendly..."

Cherie Loye

"Great place to come and get a great..."

Bryan Beddis

"When we travel around in our motorhome we always stop there to get fish,. The batter is just so crispy and fish is so fresh, melt in your mouth. When..."

Halina Suzuki

"This little place in Taumarunui is massive. Beautiful two owners saying good morning as soon as you walk in , Sock is the gorgeous lady she knows..."

Sharon Vandenbos

"honestly, best flat white I’ve had in a while! Easily comparable to top city cafes…better than some of them. A Taumarunui..."

Ru Fle

"True to brand cafe. Good range of cakes, sweets, slices augmented by a very big range of sandwiches today. Savories and pies aplenty. Chicken pieces..."

Myke Wing

Lauren's Lavender Farm

"Stunning spot on the awa. The cafe and shop produce fantastic products so worth stopping even if the Lavender are not blooming. Find the trail to..."

Bette Cosgrove

"So beautiful, I had great time over. Mother and daughter runs this place they are so friendly. Coffee and cakes are..."

Novin sam Abraham

"Amazing stop on the Forgotten World Highway. The owner was really nice and made really great coffee. It's the perfect spot to stop and relax and..."

Derek Ambrosio

"A nice little place with beautiful lavender farm, a cafe and a shop. A short walk leads to the river - worth the effort. Great photo..."

Shirish Paranjape

"Would be 6 stars of there were 6. Obviously this is a beautiful location with the rows of lavender. But the cherry on top for me is the awesome hosts..."

Greg Hutson

"Lovely location and the lavender fields and lavender products are devine. We really enjoyed the scones, muffins & coffee too. The staff are friendly..."

Jenny Burato

"The most charming place. We stopped while we were doing the Whanganui river journey - the lattes and muffins were the highlight of that day! The..."

Rose

"Lauren's Lavender Farm is an absolute delight, treat and an out of this world place. The depth of the colour if her lavender is spectacular, the..."

Anthea

"We arrived here just as they were closing up but they allowed us in for a drink and quick browse through the shop. Incredibly friendly and welcoming..."

Lisa C

"What a great place. Set in a beautiful lavender field the cafe is a delight. The muffins are outstanding and the staff are delightful and incredibly..."

Matthew Kirk

"This was a beautiful spot to stop at after travelling the Forgotten Highway from Whangamomona. The two ladies running the cafe were lovely and very..."

Tanya Robertson

"Very pretty place with a nice cafe and shop with everything lavender, a nice short but steep walk down to the..."

Helen Penman

"Cosy shop & cafe surrounded by beautifully landscaped lavender. They serve rich & creamy hot..."

Jordan T

"Great atmosphere. Beautiful..."

Hailey Gillespie

"Lovely place to stop to see the lavender but even when it isn't blooming, still a good stop for coffee and cake. And their scones are served with..."

Dawn Rotarangi

"Beside the Whanganui River, Lauren's Lavender Garden has yummy scones, cakes, gift shop and divine lavender smells. My mum loved..."

Anita Brown

"Great place to stop over and relax. The ambience is excellent, staff are friendly and accommodating and the cafe serves delightful muffins. We gave..."

Myron Revellame

"What a wonderful place Lauren's Lavender is to visit! The gardens are beautiful, with more than lavender - there are lovely hydrangeas and many..."

Scott McPherson

Monsoon Indian Cuisine, Taumarunui

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Very delicious food and pleasant ambience. Highly recommend to try out kadai paneer and chicken biryani here. Also the mango mania for desert...."

Charishma C

"Have not eaten from Monsoon before as only new to town. We were delighted with our take away. Tikka Masala, Bahjji, garlic Naan and Kadai chicken...."

Christine Gardiner

"My takeaway was delicious and well prepared just what I needed after a hard day at work. Going into the restaurant for pick up was a delight such a..."

Casey Marian

"Stayed the night in town and was impressed by the experience here! Food was amazing/tasty and atmosphere was great. Very pleased and will be coming..."

Samuel Hewitt

"Oh wow!! Such amazing food and lovely people working there. Some of the best Indian food I’ve..."

stella staunstrup

"The food was amazing! Staff were very friendly. The wait was a bit long due to low staff on an unexpectedly busy week night but totally worth..."

Melanie Best

"Great taste . Very Good staff &..."

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"We’re from Kapiti passing through. We were very impressed with the cuisine, service and atmosphere. The naan bread was so light and fresh. Sizzling..."

John Bolsover

"A jewel in the crown of Taumarunui!!! An exceptional dining experience. Highly..."

Sherri Weinberg

"Win!!!! Always a gamble eating in a small town. Had packora, a lamb Saagwala and a birriani. The whole meal was delicious and superbly tasty. The..."

Kirke Godfrey

"We had a great dinner there at our overnight stay in Taumarunui. Best quality and nice service. Loved the food. Definately a good place to..."

B G

"An absolutely delightful meal - we had the banquet and the 3 curry dishes were out of this world. Great individual flavours and the naan bread was..."

Leon Celliers

"Quality of food superseded every other issue. They take time for your..."

Rajeev Venugopal

"Amazing find if you are passing through Taumaranui definitely worth a..."

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Lumberjacks Tavern

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

"Travelling the North Island on holiday and came across this beautiful pub. Service was amazing, greeted with a huge smile from who I presume was the..."

Ashley Harry

"Dint get the name of the person at the counter. With a pleasant smile he welcomed and when I asked for a drink out of normal menu for my wife (she is..."

Renil Fraser

"We absolutely love coming here. It's a great little place. Food is amazing and so are the staff are brilliant and so helpful. Definitely..."

Natasha Pluim

"While the exterior is a little rough and the atmosphere a bit rural, the service and food is top notch. Great burgers and a fine panead ale to wash..."

Sandy Hall

"Liked the look of this place. Not too busy when we came in for a drink but the very friendly staff told us that it gets busy after 5 and on weekends...."

Cynthia G

"Quirky decorations and great service at the Pub with no beer cafe. Great coffee and toasted sandwiches. We even some complimentary..."

Wendy Parker

"Awesome meals. We only discovered this place by accident and we're so glad we did. Value for money meals and a nice..."

Taloaina Iuli

"Brilliant host and great beers. Unfortunately when we visited some dozen idiots had ram raided the atm and ruined the frontage of the..."

Keith Lawrence

"Such a great place! Lovely service, great food and all round a wonderful..."

Claudia Field

"It looked like a standard well kept pub walking in, but the food exceeded expectations and we had a variety, so they seem to do a number of things..."

Jared Goor

"Fantastic..."

Sage Wheeler

"Awesome Service, great food. Tonight I had the roast pork”yum!!” Great taste great quantity… what more can you ask for, roast potatoes, kumara,..."

Russell Barnes

"Great food. Owner and staff are a delight. We had the roast pork…. Portion sizes were huge. Would highly recommend to all the Taumarunui locals..."

Annie Mohlmann

"Awesome place to come and hang out with you’re mates and have a few beers the service was great and the staff are kind and friendly to everyone..."

Mario Pakau

"May 2023: Decent pub food, nice beers on tap. Nothing fancy but very..."

N C

"First time I've had a meal from Lumberjacks in a while and I just want to say... It was delicious! My son's enjoyed their dinner and we will..."

Liala Denise

"Very delicious Pasta in cream sauce. A must try..."

Kenan Shah

Rusty Nail Tavern

Rusty Nail Burger and Fries

European

Central European

"Travelling the North Island on holiday and came across this beautiful pub. Service was amazing, greeted with a huge smile from who I presume was the..."

Ashley Harry

"Dint get the name of the person at the counter. With a pleasant smile he welcomed and when I asked for a drink out of normal menu for my wife (she is..."

Renil Fraser

"We absolutely love coming here. It's a great little place. Food is amazing and so are the staff are brilliant and so helpful. Definitely..."

Natasha Pluim

"While the exterior is a little rough and the atmosphere a bit rural, the service and food is top notch. Great burgers and a fine panead ale to wash..."

Sandy Hall

"Liked the look of this place. Not too busy when we came in for a drink but the very friendly staff told us that it gets busy after 5 and on weekends...."

Cynthia G

"Quirky decorations and great service at the Pub with no beer cafe. Great coffee and toasted sandwiches. We even some complimentary..."

Wendy Parker

"Awesome meals. We only discovered this place by accident and we're so glad we did. Value for money meals and a nice..."

Taloaina Iuli

"Brilliant host and great beers. Unfortunately when we visited some dozen idiots had ram raided the atm and ruined the frontage of the..."

Keith Lawrence

"Such a great place! Lovely service, great food and all round a wonderful..."

Claudia Field

"It looked like a standard well kept pub walking in, but the food exceeded expectations and we had a variety, so they seem to do a number of things..."

Jared Goor

"Fantastic..."

Sage Wheeler

"Awesome Service, great food. Tonight I had the roast pork”yum!!” Great taste great quantity… what more can you ask for, roast potatoes, kumara,..."

Russell Barnes

"Great food. Owner and staff are a delight. We had the roast pork…. Portion sizes were huge. Would highly recommend to all the Taumarunui locals..."

Annie Mohlmann

"Awesome place to come and hang out with you’re mates and have a few beers the service was great and the staff are kind and friendly to everyone..."

Mario Pakau

"May 2023: Decent pub food, nice beers on tap. Nothing fancy but very..."

N C

"First time I've had a meal from Lumberjacks in a while and I just want to say... It was delicious! My son's enjoyed their dinner and we will..."

Liala Denise

"Very delicious Pasta in cream sauce. A must try..."

Kenan Shah

The Training Cafe

"Great customers service Fantastic freshly made food Wonderful coffee Lovely..."

Sonia Foote

"The best coffee in town and my bacon & egg pie is deliciously moist and creamy, full of..."

Vanja Crow

"Great venue consistent quality of meals... Great staff.. Clean loos..."

Jo Morris

"Very lovely establishment the food is great they also cook for the cozzy Club great value for..."

MIKE KOHA

"A pleasant place to enjoy a coffee and to watch the world go by. Popular with..."

Richard Sewell

"Friendly staff and a beautiful airy setting to enjoy a coffee and watch it..."

Myra Scholze

"Great food, amazing..."

Talia Grocott

"Great coffee ☕ Weka roasters, smooth as silk..."

John Perkins

"Great service, nice prices lovely..."

Trubie-Dylan Smith

"Good food, good..."

Alaric Fernandes

"Great food and..."

Steve Crow

"Very..."

Maureen Jurgens

"Best breakfast in..."

Lou Lou Lepont

"awesome..."

Amber Frederick

"Great..."

Matt Klassen

"Good..."

Neil Lorimer

"Good..."

Steven Muir

Buy The Gram

96/100 (58 ratings)

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"This was a great little cafe! Loved the coffee I got - I asked about an iced latte (visiting NZ from outside the country and still a little confused..."

Liz Winchester

"For our little town this is by far the best place to stop in & get a delicious coffee plus something fresh to eat. Highly recommend a filled roll,..."

Mackenzie Dunn

"What a find - and worthwhile place to call in at on the main drag in Taumarunui! Why? You can pick up a seriously good toasted sandwich (with on..."

Ann Everett

"Wow! Driving through town and looking for a good coffee and we came across this place! Awesome coffee, wonderful team who served us and chatted and..."

Stuart Lees

"Love calling in to this delightful food place when we are passing through Taumaranui. Best food, baking, (try the melt in your mouth donuts mmmmm),..."

Mary Andersen

"Was told that my cholesterol was high so I though dam ok ..Before I embark on rectifying it I ordered 3 bags of Afghans. Oh dear what a delightful..."

Anita edmondson

"Beautiful fresh filled rolls, doughnuts, biscuits, and the coffee is just right. The staff are lovely and helpful. Just a great little shop. Lovely..."

Vicki

"Best ever afcans in my 71 years .Prompt..."

Bruce Middleton

"We needed a treat and a hot coffee (a good coffee) - this place did not disappoint. We brought a bag of the Ginger Crunch cookies too ...OMG! Just a..."

Piotr Jasica

"You can not drive through Taumaranui without stopping at "Buy The Gram". The cookies are sooo delicious, as is the muesli. Very reasonably priced..."

SuzanneJC

Arcade Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Has a hidden gem feel. Seems to be the local Maori cafe. Good latte. One fried bread filled us both..."

spencer

"A traditional cafe/tearooms style establishment rarely seen in New Zealand these days. Nothing trendy or artificial here. The place to come for a..."

Nigel Rushton

"Coffee best ..and was able to use my gold..."

Dorothy Marsters

"A bit of a 70s vibe here, but in a good way. While the decor is a little tragic and the menu is fairly basic the food was delicious and cheap, the..."

Lyndon Hookham

"Just like other reviewers. A blast from the past. Nothing fancy and not pricey, food is good especially their deluxe fish burger, I would recommend..."

Johnny Montoya

"Without a doubt,an absolute gem of a cafe. Run by the friendly and welcoming Eileen Paterson..you get beautiful home baking, generous big breakfasts,..."

anna palmer

"Friendly and pleasant Customer Service. The owner, Eileen Paterson, proudly has a sign stating that she own and operates the place on the entrance..."

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"Great authentic old style kiwi cafe, spacious, efficient and friendly. Timeless classics like mince on toast served with crisp watercress, and..."

David Brown

"They are everything you would want in a place to eat and more. We were greeted with hugs and our food was made to order any way we wanted it! They..."

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"A hidden gem, spotlessly clean original 1970s decor, good food at reasonable..."

Wang Xu

"Good hearty food and good value. Have been here twice while passing through. Venture up the arcade south of public toilets nearer to..."

Gary

"Have to say without any doubt... Arcade Cafe in Taumarunui would be the provider of the best breakfast (big breakfast) I have had in years. Superb..."

Gavin Gosney

"A blast from the past. Popped in for breakfast and coffee. All good and well priced. Just off the main street down an uninviting arcade but worth..."

John Morrow

"Good fresh tasty food and great customer service. UPDATE: Arcade cafe now has the best chicken and chips I have ever tasted. Amazing! I recommend..."

Martin Fuller

"Delicious food! Awesome customer service and portions were very generous definitely will be going..."

Devin Murphy

"Good vibes cafe hidden inside Town Center Arcade. They provide variety choices of food e.g lovely cakes, amazing breaky, coffee, chicken and chips...."

Ivy Lee

"There Lasagne is to die for, along with there chicken and chip's. They make great coffee as well. The staff are..."

Leonie Jessop

"You want a burger for lunch, you want it freshly cooked, you want it quick, and you want it affordable. This is the place to get..."

Berend de Boer

Mini India

Free off-street parking

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Little Bean Coffee Cart

Zeebers Restaurant

Big Mama’s

Kramer's Takeaways

70/100 (4 ratings)

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