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    Alimento Eatery

    106 Reviews
    #42 of 286 Restaurants in Tauranga
    $$ - $$$Cafe,
    New Zealand
    , Vegetarian Friendly
    72 First Avenue, Tauranga, New Zealand
    +64 7-579 5990
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    Overview
    4.5
    106 reviews
    • Excellent55%
    • Very good34%
    • Average11%
    • Poor0%
    • Terrible0%
    Travellers talk about
    “brunch” (17 reviews)
    “breakfast stack” (2 reviews)
    “almond croissant” (2 reviews)
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    CUISINES
    Cafe, New Zealand, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    PRICE
    $$ - $$$
    RATINGS
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    LOCATION
    72 First Avenue, Tauranga, New Zealand
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    1 - 10 of 106 reviews

    Reviewed 14 October 2018 via mobile
    Great Takeaway Salads

    I work near Alimento, and I often pop in to grab something from their cabinet for lunch. The food is always fresh and there is a great selection to choose from. I highly recommend their salads, they always have 4-5 to choose from, they’re reasonably...More

    Thank townie2001
    Reviewed 10 October 2018
    Excellent quality food at value prices

    Previously I would have visited the Med or Love Rosie - no more!! Alimento winds hands down for several reasons. Firstly the space; the first two are quite overcrowded, especially outside. Then there is the biggie - the food. Far more choice at Alimento, and...More

    Thank big_ian
    Reviewed 4 October 2018
    nice lunch with friends

    interesting building, good choice of salads in the cabinet, reasonable service. Bonus was we didn't feel hurried and were left in peace. Good tea and coffee and plenty of parking

    Thank Montessoriquiltr
    Reviewed 3 October 2018
    Lost it’s way

    I am saddened to say this after many years of patronage that I feel this place has lost direction. The new owners started with gusto in 2017 & improved many areas of this cafe. Unfortunately this has not been consistent. We were regulars every Sunday...More

    1  Thank Cadgiebin
    Kira N, Owner at Alimento Eatery, responded to this reviewResponded 4 October 2018

    HI Cadgiebin, Thanks for your review. My wife and I took over the business last year at the start of March. Since then we feel that we have only raised the level of our cafe. My wife is currently 32 weeks pregnant which means she...More

    Reviewed 24 August 2018
    Great indoor outdoor options

    Wide range of food, from meals to snacks. Loads of parking in the vicinity. Often popular, but do not be put off, it has a lot of seating.

    Thank joe w
    Reviewed 10 August 2018 via mobile
    Not missing echo.

    It was echoing a lot and playing video/sounds for the client was a pain, even with earphones! Good food. Good coffee. Good style. Beautiful location for centre of town... Outdoor area for summer, shaded by natural trees. Seems to be missing something and I can’t...More

    1  Thank hallama007
    Reviewed 26 July 2018
    Was alright, but not brilliant

    Went here with the family. Hubby had beef burrito was he raved about and after i tasted it I could see why! It was good!!!! Kid both had kids meal, but was disappointed that they put a chocolate fish on the plates with their meals,...More

    2  Thank k2512b
    Reviewed 17 June 2018
    On the weekend...for brunch....expect a wait.

    So the secret is to go during the week when its calm and quiet. Great Food, superb coffee, and plenty of parking

    Thank MDfor911
    Reviewed 26 April 2018
    Service not what it was

    Been here lots of times and the food, coffee and service were always excellent. Unfortunately the service today is not what it was. I ordered a almond croissant and a coffee. When the croissant turned up it was luke warm and despite asking the waitress...More

    3  Thank KomfortablyNumb
    Reviewed 25 April 2018
    Top marks all round!

    The food, coffee & service is all top notch....even get spoilt sometimes with a crem brule...which is my favourite thing in their cabinate!

    Thank flyinkiwi_9
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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Average prices
    US$7 - US$17
    Cuisine
    Cafe, New Zealand, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
    Restaurant features
    Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments
    Good for
    Child-friendly, Groups, Kids, Business meetings
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Monday
    7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Tuesday
    7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Wednesday
    7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Thursday
    7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Friday
    7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Saturday
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 72 First Avenue, Tauranga, New Zealand
    • Location: South Pacific  >  New Zealand  >  North Island  >  Bay of Plenty Region  >  Tauranga
    • Phone Number: +64 7-579 5990
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