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    226 Reviews
    #45 of 99 Restaurants in Taupo
    $$ - $$$Pizza, Cafe, Healthy
    10 Roberts Street | Lake front, Taupo Town Centre, Taupo 3330, New Zealand
    +64 7-377 0086
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    Overview
    4.0
    226 reviews
    • Excellent44%
    • Very good28%
    • Average10%
    • Poor7%
    • Terrible11%
    Travellers talk about
    “eggs benedict” (18 reviews)
    “field mushrooms” (6 reviews)
    “pumpkin soup” (3 reviews)
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    CUISINES
    Pizza, Cafe, Healthy, New Zealand, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options
    PRICE
    $$ - $$$
    RATINGS
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    LOCATION
    10 Roberts Street | Lake front, Taupo Town Centre, Taupo 3330, New Zealand
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    21 - 30 of 221 reviews

    Reviewed 12 November 2017 via mobile
    Breakfast

    Went here for breakfast and had a Eggs Benedict and a Full Breakfast and both were really good and no complaints. Service was good. Would definitely go back again.

    Thank Tanisha K
    Reviewed 7 November 2017
    What a great breakfast place!

    Was here for business for 4 days and can't wait to go back. Better than I have had a top hotels around the world. Loved the variety and the fact you could ask off menu what you wanted (within reason). Some modern healthy and some...More

    Thank Michael A
    Reviewed 7 November 2017
    Awesome breakfast to start the day

    Enjoying a weekend stay in Taupo and started Sunday with breakfast here at Taste. The staff were probably the most service orientated of any staff we dealt with all weekend - which was a plus as in most places for a tourist center the staff...More

    Thank JonTelamar
    Reviewed 2 November 2017
    Breakfast stopover.

    Amazing view of Lake Taupo on a still morning from this Cafe just added to the taste of the awesome Bacon and scrambled eggs.Sitting outside to have this wellcooked and tasty food just made you feel so special.All staff were just so welcoming .Any time...More

    Thank Colin N
    Reviewed 8 October 2017 via mobile
    Fab dinner

    What a great value and scrumptious meal. We had Bangers & Mash plus Tomatoes & Bacon Soup plus Chicken pasta for our daughter. Best meal in ages. Will be back

    Thank Helen W
    Reviewed 5 October 2017 via mobile
    Fabulous sandwiches and toasties

    The BLT and the angus steak sandwiches were amazing. Wonderful staff and service. A great lunch thanks.

    1  Thank DaisyTurnip
    Reviewed 4 October 2017 via mobile
    Bland, soggy

    Been here before and it was amazing. Went back just two days ago and ordered a chicken and brie panini and 2 roast vege paninis. Both were toasted and lacked flavour and were soggy once toasted. There must have been a change of ownership here...More

    Thank KiwiCouch
    Reviewed 2 October 2017 via mobile
    Breakfast

    Good coffee eggs benedict are with hot smoked salmon not the usual cold smoked. Would have ordered bacon had I known. Very quick service.

    Thank phiafly
    Reviewed 9 September 2017 via mobile
    Great location and great brekky

    Visited for breakfast while passing through. A good breakfast at a reasonable price. A nice atmosphere as it is on the lake front nesseled in with other bars and cafes. The food was delicious and came out incredibly quickly. In fact my only criticism is...More

    Thank Matt M
    Reviewed 23 July 2017 via mobile
    Definitely come here again. Awesome breakfast.

    First time here and so glad we did. We were served our breakfast within 5 min of arriving.Devine salmon eggs bene which had pesto on the bottom. My husband has mince on toast with 2 poached eggs. Delicious. Will definitely visit again .

    Thank Liz T
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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Average prices
    US$6 - US$21
    Cuisine
    Pizza, Cafe, Healthy, New Zealand, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options
    Meals
    Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks
    Restaurant features
    Parking Available, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Television, Full Bar
    Good for
    Local cuisine, Kids, Child-friendly, View, Groups
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    6:30 AM - 8:30 PM
    Monday
    6:30 AM - 5:30 AM
    Tuesday
    6:30 AM - 5:30 AM
    Wednesday
    6:30 AM - 5:30 AM
    Thursday
    6:30 AM - 8:30 PM
    Friday
    6:30 AM - 8:30 PM
    Saturday
    6:30 AM - 8:30 PM
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 10 Roberts Street | Lake front, Taupo Town Centre, Taupo 3330, New Zealand
    • Location: South Pacific  >  New Zealand  >  North Island  >  Waikato Region  >  Taupo District  >  Taupo
    • Phone Number: +64 7-377 0086
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