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With mouth-watering blackboard menus and cabinets filled to the brim with delicious classic and contemporary daytime fare, Taupo is bursting at the seams with vibrant and quirky cafes.
They’re often found at locations of interest, like Creel Cafe in a historic fly-fishing tackle house or Lava Glass in a colourful glassblowing gallery, and some even have their own gift and homeware stores like Storehouse, Replete and L'Arte.
Taupo's cafe and foody culture is up with the big cities - local favourites like Baked with Love (the doughnuts are to die for), Cafe Baku and Cadillac Cafe in Turangi never disappoint with fabulous coffee and drool-worthy cabinets freshly stocked each day.
All-day menus combined with exquisite views, eclectic decor and barista-poured coffee mean you’ll always look forward to you next meal break at one of Taupo’s cafe destinations.
Friendly service, delicious food, great coffee and perfect location all combine to make Cafe Baku the ideal meeting place for friends, family and colleagues.
From New Zealand's highest dining experience, perched 2,020m above sea level on the edge of Mt Ruapehu, the view is nothing short of spectacular. Paddock to plate buffet restaurant, à la carte style cafe and foodtruck style dining.
Our laid-back eatery in Whakapapa Village, situated within 100 metres of the hotel, gives you the chance to mingle with locals and enjoy the fresh air in Tongariro National Park.
Nestled in Suncourt Plaza away from the hustle and bustle you will find The Cozy Corner.
Popular cafe offering great menu, cabinet flare including gluten free options and Supreme coffee.
Cafe Ninety Nine is a compact space on Tongariro Street offering a good range of health food options with a relaxing vibe.
KEFI at the Hub serves divine breakfast and lunch dishes as well as healthy organic and gluten free options.
Enjoy damn good coffee, fresh scones, muffins, light meals, real fruit smoothies and clean rest rooms.