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US$6 - US$15
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American, Fast food, Diner
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Reviewed 1 week ago

We had a delicious meal here with the best burgers and excellent customer service from a very young but super friendly and efficient young man.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

If want to enjoy the delicious burger in Taupo, you have to go in PAULY'S DINER They served best burgers offer a combination of tastes and textures – sweet, sour, salt – with a bit of crunch. Their patty has juicy, the bun soft but...sturdy, and you want the meat/bun/accompaniment ratio to be even from first to last bite. Then you have to go PAULY'S DINER.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 22 October 2023 via mobile

It's just not as good re taste as it was under old ownership. I dont know why, but it was just greasy in a bad way. I know that sounds weird as it's a burger bar , and it's that style, but are they now...using different oil, or what. Just leaves that yuk after taste. Chips also just would be nice to be crispy and not limp like they were. A smile from the staff doesn't hurt either, but that seemed too hard. I hate to write an average review, but I only feel it's fair to give feedback.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 1 October 2023

I'm a huge burger fan and have had them from all over the country, these guys have the best southern fried chicken burger I have ever had! I went for the double honey mustard option! Definitely recommended!

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 18 July 2023

Simple straightforward excellent smash burger. Good sized patty, great cheese and toppings. This will be a must-do stop in all our future Taupo visits.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 4 July 2023

We made an impromptu visit to Pauly's after a walk round Taupo being drawn by the smell of something delicious while looking for lunch. The service at Pauly's was excellent and we were treated to some freshly made wonderful burgers and one of the delicious...baskets of chicken. We could tell the team knew what they doing and the results were some of the best burgers we'd had for a long while (and we eat a lot of burgers!). Great fries and some great sauce options.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 6 April 2023

I want to this restaurant with my wife and we has lovely time. The service was friendly, I had a chicken burger and fried chicken. The food was delicious. Amazing food and lovely burger place. visit again....

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 25 February 2023

Friendly owners in a hygienic mainly takeaway restaurant with basic bench seating to eat there. We had wonderful Chicken and fries.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 8 February 2023

This place does the BEST burgers ever. It always exceeds expectations with generous sized burgers and just what you want from a diner of this sort. Friendly workers made us feel very welcome. Great value grub too. Give it a try!

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 3 February 2023 via mobile

The burger is a dream, the kimchi loaded fries are sensational. I’ll come back to Taupo merely to eat here more. Need to eat double beef otherwise you’ll regret it.

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 3 January 2023 via mobile

Visited here as a family of 4. A little expensive, a long wait on new years day but food excellent. We ordered burgers and fried chicken. Chicken was really flavorsome with herbs, non greasy and really tender. Potato and Kimura fries also great along with...milkshakes! Very polite service despite the wait.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 22 December 2022 via mobile

We were expecting amazing burgers but unfortunately we only got average burgers. I got the chef special which was a lamb burger but it was barely warm, which was unfortunate. My daughter’s kid burger was hotter and more enjoyable. My husband’s chilli burger was barely...chilli-like but was hot in temperature. We asked for just a kids burger without the chips and they charged us the same price as with chips. So we said we’ll have the chips then, if it’s the same price. Staff were not very chirpy, maybe we got them on a bad day?? The buns are nice, and the chips were tasty. We won’t be rushing back anytime soon.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 16 December 2022 via mobile

Delicious burger … read about Pauly’s on Lonely Planet and just happened to come across it … Chilli cheese burger and honey chicken burger were absolutely delicious … got the meal deal so got fries and a drink too. Def recommend!! We then went to...the lake side and ate it in the car so good views too!More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 8 December 2022

As a Taupo local i have waited a long time to try Paulys and yesterday i took the plunge, i was hoping for a Fergburger type of experience. To say i am disappointed is an understatement . Paid $23 for a double cheeseburger , it...looked great , first bite seemed ok but it gradually got overpowered by salt which i think was in the sauce. I won't be returning.More

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

I went to Paulys today and had honey butter chicken and potato fries The chicken was delicious Fries were good but very expensive for the small portions at $7

Date of visit: November 2022
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Response from Merv-Taupo | Reviewed this property |
Wednesday to Sunday 11.30am late pm
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PAULYS DINER, Taupo - Restaurant Reviews, Phone Number & Photos

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Yes, Paulys Diner offers takeaway services.

Paulys Diner is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5