Whether you’re after carb-free, gluten-free, paleo, keto, low fat, high fat, or your standard hearty full Kiwi breakfast with all the fixings, you’re covered!
Our restaurateurs and artisan makers are savvy and creative, and many are award winners. Besides great dishes, they also whip up your fix of barista-made coffees. A great selection of specialty bakeries offer breads, pies, slices, donuts, cupcakes and more.
Support our locals on the weekend at the street markets where you can buy freshly made items like fry bread, donuts, ciabatta rolls, kebabs, chutneys, jams, honey and more, or grab breakfast, lunch or dinner from the food trucks. You can also shop for fresh, locally grown, seasonal, organic fruit, veggies and native herbs to fill your caravan hamper or picnic basket.
Saturday Morning Farmers Market – 7am to 1pm, Kuirau Park
Rotorua Night Market – 5 to 8.30pm, on Tutanekai Street between Himemoa and Haupapa streets
Boasters at Eleven Eighty
Cafés
Boasters at ElevenEighty is a coffee roastery attached to a relaxed modern coffee house that invites you into a welcoming friendly space in the heart of the city centre of Rotorua.
The Perfect Spot
Cafés
Whether you’re visiting town and want to enjoy an alternative dining experience at one of Rotorua’s hidden gems, or you’re a local looking for a way to spice up your celebration or special occasion, The Perfect Spot will create “the perfect spot” for you to have a personalised and truly wonderful and memorable picnic experience.
Waimangu Local Store & Café
Cafés, South
Waimangu Local Store and Café is a cosy, unique, family friendly spot boasting beautiful views over Waimangu Volcanic Valley. It's the perfect spot to refuel after a walk in the Waimangu Volcanic Valley, or a midway stop on the way to Taupō. Or maybe just somewhere to while away a sunny afternoon.
Goody Goodies
Cafés, Central
When you’re after something sweet to eat, you can’t go past a signature loaded brownie from Goody Goodies.
Scope Rotorua
Cafés
Wild about flavour, Scope Café’s all-day breakfast and lunch menu is a fusion of delectable wild flavours, combined with a twist, to create mouth-watering dishes.
Ciabatta Café & Bakery
Cafés
Ciabatta Café & Bakery's bread has personality, no two are the same, yet each is as good as the next.
Eastwood
Cafés, East
Wood-fired pizzas, nibbles, platters for sharing, and beverages – Eastwood caters to an eclectic bunch of customers, from scientists, mountain bikers and locals out for their daily trek.
Farmyard Café Agrodome
Cafés, North
Located in the heart of the Agrodome, with gorgeous views across pristine farmland, the refreshed Farmyard Café is an inviting family eatery serving locally roasted Mourea Coffee and Volcanic Creamery milk.
Trail Kitchen
Cafés, South
One of Rotorua’s newest cafés located at the stunning Waipa Mountain Bike Park specialising in casual dining and great coffee.
Market Kitchen Café at Skyline Rotorua
Cafés
Enjoy a tasty range of dishes and beverages in Market Kitchen Café, while enjoying breathtaking views over Rotorua!
Revolver Coffee Roasters
Cafés
Revolver Coffee Roasters is a small boutique specialty coffee supplier and Revolver Espresso bar located inside Vetro Mediterranean Foods on Amohau Street.
Okere Falls Store
Cafés, East
Espresso, beer and wine, cakes, ice cream, chocolate, take-home meals, pies, organics, gourmet and everyday groceries, Italian and German treats, New Zealand artisan foods plus lots more fantastic yummy things!