The best Restaurants in Thames ranking of April 2025
59 restaurant menus in Thames, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
"First time user... I popped in early Sunday and got a chocolate cake for a birthday. SO GOOD. Such a lovely texture moist but not dense. Really..."
mandy w
"Some delicious morsels to be found in this little bakery. Farmhouse style bread and a good variety of cakes and pastries. A little bit pricey but of..."
Jan Thompson
"Great Coffee, A lovely smoked fish pie, and a beef roll with horseradish sauce, All for $16.00, Too cheap !!! Excellent..."
Upcycle Bob
"Great food, staff are very friendly..."
Chloe David
"Delicious coffee and sandwiches. Fresh ingredients and lovely service..."
Gabrielle Tandjung
"Great place to grab some tasty lunch or..."
Paul Heard
"Very nice food, great customer service I will be..."
Fay Clive
"Visited once when passing through based on other google reviews. Bought a delicious sourdough loaf, amazing real cream doughnuts, a steak and cheese..."
Camilla Needham
"Great food and coffee to go. Easy to miss from the road, but look out for the 'Bait' sign on the left as you leave Thames. It's right next door. ..."
Vicki
"Most amazing pies ever the pastry is to die for taste butter and light.. the steak in the steak and cheese pie literally just falls to pieces on your..."
Dan Randall
"Nice food and good..."
Tim Smyth
"A great place to stop off for food and drink every thing is so fresh and delicious with plenty of parking..."
Len Mattson
"Delicious food and delightful staff, especially the young girl. We went in before did the Pinnacles walk and felt have to go again on our way out...."
Luo Dora
"Best cream donuts..."
SAL !
"Food was delicious and service was great!!. A little pricey but would definitely stop again next time we are in..."
Lisa Pere
"This crowd makes the best butter chicken pie ever, its fantastically sensational it just sucks because I live in Hamilton long way to go and whenever..."
Scott McElwain
"It has a neat selection of bakery, and it was the only one i could find personally near Thames. The staff were friendly. Be aware that during my..."
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"Beautiful burger, amazing staff. I have never had a burger that was so simple but yet so full of flavour. Highly..."
Morgan Knight
"Delicious burgers. We went there with our host. Lets call it a 'must-eat' in..."
Benne LeBoz
"Simple burger place, large burgers not a bad place to pop by for a quick meal..."
Li Lin C
"Wow Brian & Nerissa from Mad burger more than deliver a food burger. They deliver a fantastic one with such incredible service. This place should (if..."
SonyaSimpsonYoga
"Owner very friendly and chatty. I ordered 2 scallops and he very kindly put in about 5. Cheesy weezies lovely but I was so full after the fish and..."
margaret Dorreen
"Amazing burgers - you will not be hungry. Honestly cooking that is VERY generous and freshly cooked to order. Highly recommend the chilli fries -..."
Sarah Matafeo-Ross
"Went there during not so busy time of the day which was good because I was really hungry and didn't have to wait too long. Greeted by the owner I..."
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"Really yummy burgers. I had a Cheeseburger and my partner had a Marrocan Lamb burger. Delicious handmade patties and sauces and nice fresh salad...."
Adriana Borges
"Might be the best burger I have had in New Zealand!
Tasty quality burger that was filling. The staff really take pride in what they do making great..."
Jonathan Gore
"dropped by last week when we were in thames and tried the bacon & cheese burger and it was sooo good we made it a point to revisit when we came back..."
"Great little restaurant with a nice homey feel. The food and service were excellent. Half of the place had quiet table seating, and the other half..."
Daniel Perez
"Great food. But was in the Bristo enjoying dinner then a big group of about 8 were put on table behind us and were very loud. Could have our own..."
Luke Mitchell
"Absolutely lovely eating lunch on their sunny deck today! Tasty pub meals at a reasonable price. A pity the hours they are open are not more widely..."
Joy Arthur
"This is a rare ocurrance; a great rural pub in New Zealand. Between Thames and Paeroa, convenient for the hungry or thirsty (or both!) traveller...."
Gordon Johnson
"The first thing I noticed when I walked in was no pokies just people standing around happily talking enjoying a drink this staff spoke to me like I..."
Jack hodges
"Food was amazing and the surrounds are delightful and service was wonderful. I fully recommend one to go to the Coach House Puriri Pub. A beautiful..."
Judith Trembath
"I enjoyed my brief stop and was well looked after by the owner. She was full of local knowledge and ensured we were well versed in everything that..."
Dan Warren
"Yummy food, great atmosphere with lovely friendly..."
kathryn brown
"This is a Hotel you should stop at, friendly service, ordered a sirlion steak with sauteed potatoes creamy mushrooms and a salad,and of course a..."
Shirley Fabish
"Great service nice food well worth the..."
Glenn Hicks
"This pub has changed so much and for the better. Really good food, really good..."
Rebecca Higgins
"Ñice ambience with new menu. Plenty of choices for lunch. Able to sit inside or on the deck or under a tree on the..."
Catherine D'Ath
"Great place to stop for a cold ale while you rest your body after a few hours on the Hauraki Cycle..."
Dan Warren
"This country place is preferred by locals. The owners are very friendly & helpfull and the food is great 😃 a good stop on the railtrail..."
Therry Weerts
"Great service and Food. Highly recommended to all..."
messenger to the nations
"Nice country pub with friendly staff and clean..."
"In Germany we would say: the name is program! They should be really proud, the burgers are amazing! Definitely stop here for lunch or dinner. Many..."
Sophie
"Visiting from Sydney and have found our new favourite spot in Thames. Bagels and hash brown chips were both amazing, Coffee and service perfect too...."
Sarah Currin
"Super delicious! There was an hour wait when we ordered so we popped away and came back to collect. Very pleased we did as it was well worth the..."
Judith
"YUM YUM YUM! Worth the wait! They were very clear that there would be a wait but I had my heart set on a decent cheeseburger and that's what I got...."
Rachael Brady
"Yum burger, great fries. Fran and team have done so well. Definitely worth the coin for a really good treat. Why pay for food that tastes like..."
Andrea Logan
"I experienced my first Proud Mary Burger yesterday. It was SO DELICIOUS!!!!! I could'nt believe my luck! I loved everything about my experience, the..."
ruth reeves
"Lives up to the good reviews and hype. So yummy great service. Loved the details of games and books on the tables enjoyed waiting reading the trivia..."
Alanah O'Flaherty
"The cheeseburgers were amazing. My wife reckons the pickles were the key. In her words, tonight was only the third time she'd tasted pickles with..."
Jason Penny
"Yummy burger options for carnivores and vegetarians. Yummy milkshakes. And the person working there is super friendly, welcoming and very helpful. I..."
Pamela New Zealand
"Honestly think this was the best burger I've ever had. Had the Proud Mary's burger with loaded fries (all in) and my friend had the chicken burger...."
rebecca wigram
"Better than Burgerfuel. Best burger I've ever..."
Mark
"These guys are seriously top notch. Take my hat off to them every time I have been the service has been absolutely brilliant. The food.... WOW..."
Dayna Hammond
"Just had a cheese burger and fries ABSOLUTELY DELICOUS ! home made patties yum, fries were fat, crispy outside soft an creamy inside so good. Simple..."
Grant Stuart
"Have eaten Proud Mary’s many many times and every single time it’s so delicious! The Cheese salad burger is my fav! And the chips and aioli are..."
Paige Mcgillivray
"Recently dined in on a Friday evening, great service, friendly team and the BEST burgers, Proud Mary and The Dolly were our choice with a recommended..."
Raffills
"Very pleased to find they have a separate deep fryer to cook fries for coeliacs. Gluten free options on all burgers too. Staff very friendly and..."
Denise Lupton
"Legit best burgers and chips in town! Even on a busy night the food taste the same (unlike other places). Don't bother wasting your money anywhere..."
Dee V
"Highly recommend!! We stopped in after our pinnacles hike. Best burgers - big portions! You can share chips between two. Chocolate milkshake..."
Elizabeth Langridge
"I'm from the US, I've had hundreds of burgers from all over, and this was my favorite burger..."
"Great Fish and Chips. We had the Gunard and Lemon Fish. Very fresh. Batter was crispy and had just right amount of flour. Chips were also well fried..."
Celine Ng
"Lovely staff great fish and chipsBut no Free ..."
Kevin Pen
"Great fish and chips and very consistent quality, keep up the great work! love the pineapple fritters..."
Sarah Thompson
"Quite simply the best fish & chips we've had, ever.Beautiful light and crispy batter, not thick & gluggy & greasy like most..."
"Friendly staff nicely tucked away bar on main st of thames wonderful atmosphere and I like the decor felt comfortable in there and the gaming room..."
Marion Elizabeth Te Moananui
"Nice bar , great service from staff..."
Sandra Hiwarau Paitai
"Always great service and entertainment. Offer shuttle hm and finger food n even free drinks for sober drivers. Couldn't ask for anything more....."
Niki Ruffle
"Between this place and the junction, you've got all of Thames night life, typically you want to go here on a Friday night, sometimes there's stuff on..."
Nathan Heinstman
"Poker every Wednesday nights at 6:30pm. Any good, come down and pull up a seat.
Don't be shy, Your mother wasn't......"
Robert Papa (Honest Rob)
"On the last Saturday of each month the Thames Musicians Club runs an open mic night. Last night, lots of variety and talents showcased from new,..."
Maria Yates
"Good experience, staff were friendly food was reasonably priced and also..."
"We had a really enjoyable lunch at this lovely cafe adjacent to a charming bookshop. We were greeted by friendly staff who chatted to us about our..."
Emma Halford
"Great little spot in Thames !! Very cute atmosphere with a nice selection of cabinet food, baked goods and smoothies . Some gluten free treats..."
Mercedez Allen
"Nice little cafe with good coffee and particularly good quiche selection. Warning, they have no toilet, but there are public toilets across the road..."
Vicki
"A pleasant little Cafe that is adjacent to a bookshop. The selection of savoury food was somewhat limited but the yummy desserts and sweet options..."
Joy Arthur
"Popped in for a takeaway coffee👍...
Great service, great coffee and delicious banana & chocolate loaf. We will be back on our next visit up the..."
Sandra Rison-hemming
"One of the best coffees I've had in a long time and food is awesome. Definitely going to be coming..."
Alex Wilson
"Great Cafe in centre of town. Cabinet food not only looks good, but tastes good and is made fresh each day. Coffee is superb. Awesomely kind stuff..."
sean
"Friendly staff...great food and coffee ...great atmosphere...lots of..."
Lorraine Lopes
"This Cafe is always worth visiting.
I don't think there is a better, fresher cabinet selection of food in Thames.
Coffee is consistently good,..."
Francis Bedford
"Three of us visited at 12. Love the date and orange..."
Raewyn Ferguson
"I had intended on going to a different cafe, but since that one was closed, I happened to come across this one. So glad I did as my smoothie and..."
Victoria Bridle
"GO HERE!! After walking into all the cafes in Thames, this is the one that lured me!! Amazing, beautiful cabinet with something for everyone, great..."
Amy Sammons
"Adjoining a book shop so great for a coffee then browse the books . Clean and modern..."
Azeen Design
"A great cafe. Good coffee, the best scones, very friendly service. Sitting outside is comfortable and provides a very distracting view of a busy..."
kathryn reed
"The filled scone might be the yummest thing I’ve ever eaten 🤩
Pretty cafe with great food and coffee, indoor and outdoor seating, interesting..."
Debra Hunt
"Friendly staff
Prompt food. Nice..."
Chris Lee
"Great coffee, and fantastic food. Plus lovely staff - one of my favourite places to..."
martin rodley
"Really good coffee. Good foods. Great atmosphere. My only coffee stop every time I visited..."
"For such a small family business, they punch above their weight. The fresh fish and mussels are battered perfectly. The burgers are full of fillings..."
Mark Armstrong
"We called in just before 7pm on Sunday, these lovely people were in the process of cleaning up and closing but said they would look after us.
They..."
Sacha Alexi
"Had an amazing meal of fish and chips here last night, so fresh, and the batter was perfect. We were going to get two meals, but the owner suggested..."
Tommy L
"Great food & really friendly people.
I was here last night with family I was visiting. The guy and his mum running this cafe / food shop were really..."
Cade Jones
"Just had the best battered scallops at this place - cooked to perfection, lovely chips, lovely people..."
Christine Hansen
"This place has the best burgers! And the service is excellent..."
Amie Kloovlan
"Great Food, nice people, highly recommended, burgers are the..."
"We had awesome burgers from Thames Takeaways. They had sold out of fish on the day, but the lady was so friendly and accommodating and made us..."
Carolyn Smallfield
"So good! And good value, my new favorite fish and chip shop. Get some cash for it but absolutely worth it!
Just had the best cheese burger and fish..."
holly McCallum
"Myself and some mates rode down to Thames on our bikes and stopped here for a quick break. The lady was very friendly and she served a mean pack of..."
Britten Somerville
"I haven't brought fish and chips for 40yrs but decided to try Thames takeaways after their advertisement and it was absolutely beautiful so got..."
Peter Dorflinger
"Friendly staff, good food, and I have to give the extra star - perhaps the only place open in Thames 3h30pm on Christmas..."
Charles Skeen
"Great fresh food. Take you own fresh fish for the Best fish burger 💕. Friendly family run..."
Tracey Waterreus
"Best cheeseburger I've had in years! And super cheap..."
Jonathan Kelly
"Much better burgers than Mc's. worth for the money..."
Jose Antony
"Went to Thames Takeaways for first time yesterday and had a lovely burger and crisp chips. Will be going..."
David Rowberry
"Love it. Great choice of food and good service. Worth..."
Tanja B
"Great people fantastic meal if you don't try your loss..."
"the best indian cuisines in thames town, actually in nz. the are the new owners and all they got is different tastes. the chef has a good knowledge..."
Sumit Singh Negi
"Delicious! If your looking for a genuine Indian feed then I highly recommend the Taj. I've tried a few meals now and am always pleasantly surprised..."
Che
"The Taj Curry House to me represents the only decent Indian food in the area, the curry is genuinely spicy and I find every meal as gratifying as the..."
Gabe
"Brilliant food at the restaurant. Real authentic Indian food. I can relate flavor of the food served in the restaurant similar to the food I had on..."
Shiv Singh
"We had the venison masala and the Chicken Masala. They were generous portions and full of flavour. We also had a Cheese nann and a Garlic nann. I..."
Krish Kharola
"Having moved to the Coromandel from Auckland, and having eaten some of the best Indian cuisine on offer over the last 30 years, Taj Curry House has..."
Terry Burt
"I loved this place, The Owners were friendly people that made me feel really welcome, and even better the food was fantastic!! has to be the best..."
"Excellent food, great staff, fair price and a clean and comfortable establishment. Always a nice place to go whether that be for coffee and breakfast..."
Nathan Balderston
"Of the many fine food venues that we have in Thames, this is one of my favourites.
Besides the impressive decor, great coffee and great food, the..."
Tom Webb
"This christian bookstore is great,if they haven't got what you are looking for they will order in for you !nice atmosphere.....plenty of chairs to..."
Vivienne Pearson
"Excellent service & food. Good for groups or couples/solos and people wanting a quieter carpeted environment in historical building. Relaxing outdoor..."
Beverley Groves
"Yummy food, comfortable surroundings and friendly, accommodating staff..."
Kiri Clapham
"Nice atmosphere, great staff, excellent service, food lovely. Hope they add new items to the menu..."
lynette ambler
"Great atmosphere, beautiful coffee, yummy food and amazing staff....So lucky this is my new..."
TeAmohia Ormsby
"Great service great food and coffee was fantastic too..."
John Darwall
"Lovely food and such fast friendly service..."
Ron Agnew
"Best chicken and mushroom fettuccine you'll ever..."
Brad Marshall
"Nice central location good for private functions & good..."
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