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US$6 - US$28
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Cafe, New Zealand
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 3 September 2023 via mobile

Went there for lunch after a friend recommended we go there. I had the chicken waffle which was amazing! My friend had the steak sandwich which she enjoyed. Went on a Sunday so there were no issues with parking.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 13 August 2023

Great food and nice seating area. Kids area is perfect for little kids with a few toys, books and a kid sized picnic table.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 8 August 2023

Coffee was great but service below average. Coffee slopped into the saucer upon delivery. Has ordered cream on the side but it didnt arrive so had to ask for it again. Was told they were busy with other customers and would get to it. Was...finally delivered with a thump whem my coffee was almost cold. Lemon slice so hard even a knife wouldn't cut it. Will not be returning.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 22 January 2023 via mobile

Menu looked amazing and we were excited to try. Sat outside as had our small dog with us. Waitresses all looked bored to death and expressionless. Food arrived and was very average - fried chicken waffles best of the 4. Kids waffles uncooked inside. The...wine was warm, asked for one from the fridge and the waitress bought it back with ice in it 😬 We know it’s a struggle for hospitality staff these days but this was a really disappointing experienceMore

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 10 January 2023 via mobile

We just stopped in for coffee. Great service and good coffee. But what impressed us the most was getting a dish if dog treats fir our 2 dogis

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 8 December 2022 via mobile

We ordered the Chicken waffles and the cauliflower bites. The waffles was drowned in maple syrup and the chicken was too dry and salty for our tastebuds - seems like it was double fried. Maybe can put the maple syrup on a small dish separately....The cauliflower bites taste quite interesting as I’ve never tried deep fried cauliflower before. However it is slightly on the burnt side as well.(see pictures). They do allow dogs 🐕 in the cafe which is good for pet owners though.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 21 November 2022 via mobile

Nice inviting interior but disappointing and overpriced food, and very average coffee. A grilled chicken salad being served as poor quality scraps of completely burnt flavourless poor quality chicken and literally a handful of romain lettuce leaves. Nothing else. For £13. Dirty fries were overkill...and hardly any fries. Expensive and didn’t deliver at all, couldn’t eat it. Much better places in the area from our experience.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 14 October 2022 via mobile

Like the look & feel inside. Cabinet food good, staff good. after a morning of op shops & escape room it was perfect for us.

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 15 August 2022

OMG what a lovely café, hidden within a commercial district but well worth finding this place My Mother had a toasted sandwich that she absolutely loved, the chutney was to die for....it was so big she needed a doggie box, happily packaged by the staff....My wife and I shared the Waffle and fried chicken in a secret recipe.....this recipe could take over from KFC very easily, it was amazing.... TFC Taupo Fried Chicken. Secret recipe chicken served on buttermilk waffles, garlic & herb butter, siracha maple syrup, garnished with spring onion & candied peppers......AMAZING We wondered about the combination but WOW WOW WOW......is this award winning ? If not it should be !!!!!!! We forgot to ask for my Milkshake to be takeaway, the staff were only too happy to put this into a takeaway cup once asked....great service. Honestly, you can not leave Taupo without visiting THE STOREHOUSE and trying the WAFFLE. Once you try it, you will know what I mean. Value for money as well....great pricing. Great service, Great food, Great Price, Great atmosphere, AMAZING WOW WOW WOW WAFFLE.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 18 July 2022 via mobile

We have been coming here for several years and it never disappoints. Great coffee, great food be it from the menu or cabinet and a good atmosphere. An area for the kids to play although this had shrunk since our last visit

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 26 June 2022 via mobile

We were gifted a voucher to the Storehouse so went to investigate it. The food looked amazing. We loved our choices of a Buddha bowl and the big breakfast. The only disappointment was when we ordered an oat chai latte (due to a lactose intolerance),...and received a normal full fat milk chai latte. Unfortunately this wasn’t realised until some of the drink was consumed. Apart from this, we loved our time here and will be returning.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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The Storehouse ... T, General Manager at The Storehouse, responded to this reviewResponded 27 June 2022

Thank you for the review Amber, glad to hear you enjoyed the food. Sincere apologies for the mix up with the milks, we do try and be extra vigilant with these things so I'm sorry this slipped through. I hope one of our staff members...More

Reviewed 9 June 2022 via mobile

Referred by a friend from Tauranga we investigated this location for brunch today- we were completely blown away! What an amazing set up - the location unassuming, the decor industrial yet welcoming with a roaring fire, the coffee exceptional, the staff delightful and the menu...enticing! So many choices, so many options and so little time to try and for them all in!! Our choices of a Buddha bowl and a kiwi breakfast were both outstandingly YUM!! Recommend this establishment to all and have just bought gift vouchers as upcoming birthday gifts for friends!!More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 18 March 2022

Equally, this could be called the greenhouse with a little shop inside selling lush plants. All ingredients were Uber fresh and individually cared for with full flavour. Loads of textures and visually very appealing. The cabinet food is delightful and the meals are exceptional. highly...recommendMore

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed 3 January 2022 via mobile

Great food, quite a few options which was good to see. My partner enjoyed the chicken waffles and said they were delicious. I got the smoothie bowl and it was filled with yum fruit.

Date of visit: January 2022
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Reviewed 10 November 2021 via mobile

Lovely place with yummy food. The staff was also so friendly and welcoming. Coffee is great and the waffles were delicious. Definitely a new favourite!

Date of visit: November 2021
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The Storehouse ... T, General Manager at The Storehouse, responded to this reviewResponded 16 November 2021

Thank you for the review, so glad our staff made you feel welcome, we're a friendly bunch who love what we do so its awesome to hear it makes a difference! See you again soon :)

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THE STOREHOUSE, Taupo - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews

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The Storehouse is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5