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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.
Modern Indian fusion cuisine in the heart of Taupo – a taste experience so different and flavourful you will not forget!
Fast & Fresh Bakery in Taupo is home to the best gourmet pie in New Zealand and many other award winning pies such as the venison, bacon, mushroom and cheese pie which won the 2017 NZ Bakels Supreme Pie Awards.