Dog friendly Taupō Markets, Cafes & Restaurants

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Love Taupō Market Central Taupō, Taupō town

Meal times can be moments to connect and enjoy the company of your family, even the fluffy members! Taupo is packed with cafés and restaurants that welcome your pawed pals.

Grab a Greek-inspired meal and a bowl of water from Kefi at the Hub, conveniently located across the road from the end of the dog-friendly Spa Thermal Park to Huka Falls walk.

Or live the café life with views across the lake and a small reserve for your pet to play outside Dixie Browns. Please note you can't bring dogs into some of these cafés. Only the outdoor areas are dog-friendly.

See below for all pet-friendly eateries in the Taupō region.

Pet friendly cafes & restaurants in Taupō

Please note some and cafés and restaurants only allow dogs in their outdoor areas.

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Markets & specialty food
Kona Kones

Welcome to Kona Kones, where life is better by the scoop. Our shop is a modern take on the old-school ice cream parlour with plenty of seating and only good vibes! It's all about the skoops at Kona Kones.
Cafés
Kefi at the Hub

KEFI at the Hub serves divine breakfast and lunch dishes as well as healthy organic and gluten free options.
Cafés
Baked With Love

The dynamic duo of Kim & Scott have hit the ground running, since swapping corporate jobs in busy Auckland to the hospitality industry in Taupo.
Cafés
Roots Waffle Café

Family-friendly café with all your favourites, unique waffle options and a touch of South African flavours, delicious food, great atmosphere and excellent service.
Cafés
The Coffee Club Taupo

Despite our name, The Coffee Club is about much more than just excellent coffee. At The Coffee Club you'll find a large range of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals available at any time of the day.
Food & drink
The Steaming Bean

Grab a coffee, sit down and enjoy magnificent lake views!
Cafés
Fern Cafe

Fully licenced Kiwi cafe with all food cooked on premises.
Restaurants
Jimmy Coops Lakehouse

Looking for a new spot for a long overdue catch up with friends? Jimmy Coops, Taupo’s newest craft beer and burger bar, has everything you need.
Markets & specialty food
The New Yorker Ice Cream & More

The New Yorker Ice Cream & More is located on Lake Taupō lakefront. We serve our famous New Yorker ice cream pizza, ice cream, gelato, sorbet, and the best American hotdogs.
Cafés
Storehouse

The Storehouse is a hub for locals have a quick drink on their way to work. It is a place for families and kids to play and eat with each other. It is a welcoming space for creating community connections and a venue to host great celebrations.

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