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PRICE RANGE
$5.00 – $20.00
CUISINES
Cafe, New Zealand
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
meals, features
Does this restaurant offer highchairs for toddlers?
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PRICE RANGE
$5.00 – $20.00
CUISINES
Cafe, New Zealand
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible
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4.0
105 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
27
Average
6
Poor
6
Terrible
8
Tui Feeders
1 contribution
Jan 2020 • family
Handily placed halfway between Taupõ and Wellington, this modest cafe is well worth a stop. Someone here really knows how to cook, from delicious pies made from quality ingredients to moreish, inventive salads. The selection is small but there's something here to suit most appetites and they also offer little lunch packs for kids. There's a small outdoor area, nothing flash but sunny. The coffee is some of the best we tasted on our trip around the North Island, and the light and tangy apricot muffins were a highlight.
Written 23 January 2020
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AllanJGJ
Wellington4209 contributions
Jul 2020 • none
We normally stop in Taihape for lunch when driving from Wellington to Auckland or Hamilton but just for a change we thought we'd check out Hunterville and discovered this excellent little cafe. Bright and clean eating area, friendly staff, sensible counter food and excellent coffee. We'll definitely be back.
Written 7 July 2020
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KellyJane007
Carterton19 contributions
Jan 2021 • none
Great stop in Hunterville. Called in for a takeaway coffee but everything looked so good we stayed for an early lunch. Pulled pork burger was delicious and the pie with vintage cheese was fab - the pastry was top notch! Couldn’t resist the carrot cake and ginger and Turkish delight slice either. So good! Service was fun and staff friendly. Highly recommend a stop here!!
Written 20 January 2021
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amchitara
Wellington98 contributions
Jul 2021 • none
Unplanned stop on a road trip. I was cold and pretty tired, so my view might be coloured by that. Nice enough coffee and partner enjoyed his eggs benne. I had my customary bacon-and-banana on pancakes. Bacon was great, "pancakes" were really crepes (thin and folded into triangles) that unfortunately didn't have enough structure to be used as crepes (fold around filling), perhaps they needed to be fried at a higher temperature. Felt like there wasn't a whole banana (it was cut into slices and seemed small) but it's mid winter, maybe it was a bobby banana. Tons of whipped cream.
Cafe itself is a quirky space, anyone sitting at the table to the right of the service area has to move to let people in and out of the table in the corner.
But the staff were friendly and the service was quick. :-)
Written 19 July 2021
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ST23
Meridian439 contributions
Apr 2019 • couples
A great stop for great food. Freshly made food, eggs to breads/pastries, to sandwiches. May not be fancy, but this chef knows how to prepare high quality food. Friendly waitstaff.
Written 29 February 2020
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Titch
Tauranga42 contributions
Jan 2023 • couples
You should check this place out if you're looking for a coffee and something really nice to eat. All the food is produced in the kitchen. Pies to die for not forgetting the other food in the cabinet. Plus, great service.
Written 11 January 2023
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Andree R
3 contributions
May 2023 • friends
So friendly, very happy to accommodate an allergy, going out of their way to make a delicious lunch for us. I was really impressed with the quality of the food. I bought one of their marmalades, it is delicious! The service was great!
Written 25 June 2023
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Cap'n C
40 contributions
Jun 2022 • couples
Food was nice, if you don't mind it served on a piece of cardboard.
Coffee was ok if you don't mind a flimsy paper cup.
Service was pretty offhand.
We won't stop there again.
Written 5 June 2022
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19ABC
Greater Wellington218 contributions
Jan 2022 • couples
Great food and coffee , all home made with great service
We stopped en route home Auckland and made a good choice
Will call again
Written 19 January 2022
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Jane M
1 contribution
Jun 2021 • none
Stopped for lunch - exceptional soup and bread. Quick and friendly service although it was very busy
Written 22 June 2021
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Jo R
11 contributions
Aug 2020 • family
A delightful surprise when passing through. Delicious food. Will make it a regular stop when traveling up the country
Written 18 August 2020
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nztraveller813
Auckland42 contributions
May 2020 • solo
First time that I have stopped in Hunterville and I am so glad I chose to get my coffee here. Delicious food and relaxed clean environment. Very friendly staff.
Written 18 May 2020
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bridgetm386
Thanks!
Written 19 May 2020
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Raewyne L
Bay of Plenty Region3 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
Very good service and beautiful food. Just the right amount. Had eggs benedict. Everything was well presented and tasted great.
Written 8 February 2020
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632jeanettem
Lower Hutt68 contributions
Jan 2020 • family
Great little cafe in Hunterville with a fantastic range of fresh and tasty food. Really delicious salads and fabulous pies. Friendly service too.
Written 10 January 2020
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Rodney B
Wellington146 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
The small café on the left-hand side of HWY 1 heading North is well worth a stop both to break your trip and after your good coffee/tea, cakes and sandwiches a visit to the accessories shop next door is also interesting (particularly if your are interested in motor bicycle apparel). The facilities, in a room behind the counter, are very clean and tidy.
Written 9 January 2020
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