Must-see restaurants in Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

  • Hot Waves

    Coromandel Peninsula

    In summer everyone wants a garden table at this excellent cafe. For a lazy brunch, try the eggs Benedict with smoked salmon or the legendary Big Breakfast…

  • Pepper Tree

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Coromandel Town’s most upmarket option dishes up generously proportioned meals with an emphasis on local seafood. On a summer’s evening, the courtyard…

  • Workman’s Cafe Bar

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    Truly eccentric (old transistor radios dangling from the ceiling, a wall full of art-deco mirrors, Johnny Cash on the stereo), this funky eatery has built…

  • Old Mill Cafe

    Coromandel Peninsula

    With colourful walls, elegant veranda furniture and harbour views, the Old Mill Cafe serves interesting cafe fare like Spanish baked eggs for breakfast…

  • Rusty Snapper

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    Freshly baked scones, slices and cakes combine with the best coffee in town, and if you're after fish and chips or fresh, seasonal seafood, the Rusty…

  • Ironique

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    Come for a coffee and a restorative breakfast of eggs Benedict after tackling the Hauraki Rail Trail, or pork belly or pumpkin and ricotta ravioli for…

  • Waiomu Beach Cafe

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Just north of Te Puru, stop at the colourful Waiomu Beach Cafe for hearty breakfasts, gourmet pizza, freshly squeezed juices and healthy salads. Locally…

  • Wharf Coffee House & Bar

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Perched beside the water, this rustic wood-lined pavilion is a great spot for fish and chips. Order from the nearby kitchen and partner with a beer or a…

  • Blue Ginger

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Southeast Asian flavours infuse the menu at this relaxed spot with shared tables. Highlights include Indonesian-style beef rendang, pad thai noodles and a…

  • Coromandel Oyster Company

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Briny-fresh mussels, scallops, oysters and cooked fish and chips and flounder. Coming from Thames, you’ll find it around 5km before you reach Coromandel…

  • Raglan Fish

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    Super-fresh fish and chips and funky decor at this locals’ favourite right on Raglan’s wharf about 1km north of town. Fresh oysters, mussels and seafood…

  • Buy the Gram

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    Artisan muesli, tasty homestyle baking and good coffee all combine at this surprising spot along Taumarunui's main street. Stock up for healthy breakfasts…

  • Colenso

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Better than your average highway stop, Colenso has excellent fair-trade coffee, scones, cakes and light snacks, as well as a shop selling homewares and…

  • Coghill House

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Get an early start on the sunny terrace of this side-street cafe, where good counter food is partnered with huge pancake stacks and plump tortilla wraps…

  • Fat Pigeon Cafe

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    The Fat Pigeon offers good-value mains such as pulled-pork tacos, and huge freshly baked muffins and bagels crammed with salmon and cream cheese.

  • Waitomo General Store

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    The Waitomo General Store cafe has pre- and post-caving sustenance, including hearty burgers, good coffee and tap beer.

  • Coco Coffee Bar

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Occupying a corner of an old villa, this chic little cafe serves excellent coffee and enticing pastries and cakes.

  • Cambridge Farmers' Market

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    Local flavours abound at this excellent weekly market held in the leafy surroundings of Victoria Sq.

  • Awakino Hotel

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    The Awakino River spills into the Tasman at Awakino, where boats shelter in the estuary while locals find refuge at the rustic Awakino Hotel. Look forward…

  • Onyx

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    All-day Onyx occupies a lofty space, with onyx-black furnishings and warm-toned timber floors. Wood-fired pizzas are the mainstay, plus salads, tortillas,…

  • Orca

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    A day started at an Orca window seat looking over the water with eggs Benedict and a coffee is a day well launched. Come back in the evening to combine…

  • Red Cherry

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    With a cherry-red espresso machine working overtime, barn-like Red Cherry offers coffee roasted on site, delicious counter food and impressive cooked…

  • Waikino Station Cafe

    Coromandel Peninsula

    The Waikino terminus of the Goldfields Railway has a friendly cafe with good burgers and counter food. Bikes can be hired here for $55 if you’re keen to…

  • Colville General Store

    Coromandel Peninsula

    The quaint Colville General Store sells just about everything from organic food to petrol (warning: this is your last option for either). The adjacent…

  • Jasmine’s Cafe & Thai Restaurant

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    Serves robust all-day breakfasts, decent coffee and stonking toasted sandwiches before morphing tastily into a Thai restaurant. Lunch specials are good…

  • Down Thyme

    Coromandel Peninsula

    On the semirural outskirts of Waihi town, Down Thyme successfully combines European and Turkish flavours. Sit on the outdoor deck and enjoy lamb shish…

  • Redoubt Bar & Eatery

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    A relaxed place to eat or drink, with cheap but potent cocktails, classic old photos of Te Awamutu sports teams on the walls, and a decent menu stretching…

  • Ti-Tree Cafe & Wine Bar

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Housed in a cute little wooden building with punga-shaded outdoor seating, Ti-Tree serves fair-trade organic coffee, cooked breakfasts and delicious fruit…

  • Squids

    Coromandel Peninsula

    On a corner facing the harbour, this informal restaurant offers good-value seafood meals in a prime location. Steamed mussels, smoked seafood platters and…

  • Bosco Cafe

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    This excellent industrial-chic cafe offers great coffee and tempting food – try the bacon-wrapped meatloaf with greens or the tasty chicken wraps. The…

  • Umu

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Classy cafe fare including pizza, counter food (tarts and quiches around $7), superb coffee and tummy-taming breakfasts. Craft beer from Hamilton's Good…

  • Coromandel Smoking Co

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Smoked fish and seafood for cooking and snacking. Also available is excellent Coromandel artisan cheese and the fiery Uncle Dunkle's chilli sauce made…

  • Soul Burger

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Serving audacious burgers with names like Soul Blues Brother and Vegan Vibe, this hip corner joint is also licensed so you can have an ice-cold beer with…

  • L&P Cafe, Bar & Brasserie

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Order everything from L&P-battered onion rings and fish and chips through to L&P-braised pork belly. Leave room for dessert of L&P ice cream. Of course.

  • Nakontong

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Although the bright lighting may not induce romance, the tangy Thai dishes will provide a warm glow at this long-established and popular local eatery.

  • Thames Organic Shop

    Coromandel Peninsula

    A good source of planet-friendly vegetables, nuts, bread, eggs and meat. Good for vegan travellers.

  • Countdown

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    There’s no supermarket at Waitomo Caves, so stock up en route to the caves in Otorohanga.

  • New World

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    Waitomo-bound self-caterers should stock up here.

  • Sugoi Sushi

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    Offering a huge selection and exemplary service.

  • Pak'nSave

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Thames' best supermarket.

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