Covid-19 update: Taupō is currently at Alert Level 2.
If you’ve got a craving for an award-winning venison pie or a gourmet fried-chicken burger for the road, you've come to the right place!
Taupo has many takeaway outlets, bakeries and drive-through restaurants offering delicious food and the flexibility to eat on-the-go. You will find boutique bakeries, as well as popular international chain restaurants in convenient locations throughout the region.
For pie lovers, Taupo's Fast & Fresh Bakery was awarded the supreme pie at the 2017 NZ Bakels Supreme Pie Awards for their perfectly rich and golden venison, mushroom, bacon and cheese pie - a must try. And Pauly's Diner has become a favourite with locals for their generous burgers and tasty southern fried chicken.
Taupo has been noted as one of the most unique McDonalds locations in the world, with a decommissioned DC3 plane as part of the store, not to mention the world-class vista of Lake Taupo in the background.
Paetiki Pizza House has been serving delicious pizzas to its customers since March 2016.
Delicious fish and chips, gourmet burgers and Chinese food on the main road through Taupo town. Takeaway or dine in!
Burger King Taupo does great burgers. We do other stuff too but our burgers are where it all started. The name is probably a clue.
The Fish Box was born out of a passion to cook the classic kiwi takeaway in the best possible way.
I'm Lovin' it Taupo, New Zealand, has the honor of being home to the only McDonald's location that includes a decommissioned DC3 plane as part of the store.
Because we believe that life is too short to eat bad burgers, we cook’ em and prepare’ em while you wait, to bring you a healthy, built fresh alternative in gourmet fast food.
RUST is a licensed gourmet burger bar in Turangi town centre serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks and coffee.
Wabi Sabi sushi restaurant in Taupo town is a delight that can convert even the pickiest eaters into Japanese cuisine lovers.
SMK Southern Meat Kitchen on Tuwharetoa street is Taupo’s funkiest BBQ concept restaurant. With a unique wood smoker imported from America they produce mouth watering meals with an emphasis on low ’n’ slow meats.
The Lotus Thai restaurant offers Taupo residents and visitors a true Thai experience.