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Boasters Coffee Roasters
A coffee roastery, cafe and retail store all wrapped up into one, Boasters is a family-owned business getting Rotorua on a good buzz.
Te Pā Tū
Te Pā Tū is a celebration of Māori culture—history, traditions, aspirations, and, of course, kai (cuisine).
Eastwood Café
Located on the open, airy ground floor of the Scion Research Centre, Eastwood Café in Rotorua is a tad off the beaten track but worth the detour.
The Fainting Goat
The Fainting Goat is a fun, funky and family-friendly gastropub located in the heart of Rotorua’s CBD, complete with pinball machine.
Ani’s Gin Bar & Tapas
One hundred per cent Māori owned and featuring exclusively New Zealand-based produce and drinks, dining at Ani’s Gin Bar & Tapas feels like you’re being...
Poco Tapas and Wine
The entranceway to Poco Tapas & Wine (“Poco” meaning “a little” in Spanish) in Rotorua isn’t immediately evident from the street, but once...
Yamato
Bowls of hot sticky rice, thick udon noodles and hot miso broth sound like your kind of thing? Then you best get yourself down to Yamato.
Terrace Kitchen
Only open for private events, this place has food at the heart of its ethos, and thanks to the talents of some super-experienced chefs you can expect some exceptional...
Capers Café + Store
Capers is a fail-safe place to settle in for brunch, lunch, dinner, or simply a coffee and newspaper session.
Artisan Café
An easy-going eatery that is deservedly proud of its authentic approach to good food, good coffee and good service.
Ciabatta Café and Bakery
Come early enough and you’ll be privy to the glorious sight of fresh pastries being wheeled out of the kitchen and into the display cabinet.
Abracadabra
As the name suggests, this restaurant and café has somewhat of a magic touch to it.
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Okere Falls Store
The Okere Falls Store team is big on walking the talk when it comes to giving our environment a helping hand.
Atticus Finch
With a menu designed to share, it pays to come here with a friendly group who won’t mind you digging your fork into a dish on their side of the table.
Brew
Loaded fries, pizzas, burgers, fish and chips and rump steak, the best advice we can give you is to come to BREW bar hungry.
Social Club
Social in name and character, this eatery is a bright and vibrant place to park up with a group of friends any time of the day.
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Zippy Central Café
Fast-paced and a stone’s throw from the town centre, this local favourite café certainly lives up to its name.
Sabroso
Full of classic Latino warmth and hospitality, you can expect to feel like more of an old friend here than a customer.
Stratosfare Restaurant
Get your hungry self to this brilliant eatery, leagues above when it comes to the Rotorua dining scene (both metaphorically and literally).
Eat Streat
Ever-changing fluorescent lighting and activity from hungry wanderers make this bustling inner-city food alley a go-to spot for locals and tourists alike.