North Island, New Zealand Food Guide: 10 New Zealand food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Te Aroha

August 24, 2019 Darwin Bolte

Discover Restaurants offering the best New Zealand food in Te Aroha, North Island, New Zealand. Te Aroha is a rural town in the Waikato region of New Zealand with a population of 3,906 people in the 2013 census, an increase of 138 people since 2006. It is 53 km northeast of Hamilton and 50 km south of Thames. It sits at the foot of 952-metre Mount Te Aroha, the highest point in the Kaimai Range.
Things to do in Te Aroha

10. The Falls Retreat

25 Waitawheta Road Falls Retreat, Opposite Owharoa Falls, Waihi 3682 New Zealand New Zealand Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Playgrounds [email protected] +64 7-863 8770 http://www.fallsretreat.co.nz/menus
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4 based on 361 reviews

The Falls Retreat

Reviewed By SueP2594

My family are foodies from way back and have a handful of special treat places we go when finances allow. Falls was always one we loved but it must have changed hands recently. Our lunch meal was average to say the least. The prices have gone up over the last 6 months but were always worth it, due to freshness of fish, quality of meat and delicate, well balanced flavours ... oh and awesome salads. Now the quality is just standard for an expensive meal. $14 per glass of wine is getting up there as well. Im disappointed. Loved this place, but the standards have dropped and chilli has taken the place of fresh and inovative.

9. Over the Teacups

138 Whitaker Street, Te Aroha 3320 New Zealand British, New Zealand +64 27 936 0673 http://over-the-teacups.business.site/

Reviewed By L7588DUheatherb

I was a little disappointed with our lunch options here. Have wanted to visit for a while but always found the closed sign up when we came into town to go there. Admittedly it was just after 1 p.m. when we went in for lunch this week. Ended up having scones with ham and cream as pretty much nothing else in the cabinet. Service a little slow and not very attentive. It is a beautiful shop with such pretty decor and I so wanted it to be on my favourites list. Funny thing on the tables was a very full menu. No mention was made of this when we were trying to decide what to have. My Cappaccino was delicious as was my friends iced coffee. A little more customer care could make this place great. Here's hoping!

8. The Grand Tavern

81 Whitaker Street Te Aroha, Matamata piako, Te Aroha 3320 New Zealand New Zealand [email protected] +64 20 4086 6084 http://www.facebook.com/The-Grand-Tavern-Te-Aroha-2274739729450066/
The Grand Tavern

Reviewed By Lmvrlv

Stooped in during the car show for a bite to eat. Due to the car show they were only serving breakfast at the time. Breakfast only $12 and it was good. Will go back if in town again.

7. The Old Forge Kitchen

9 Alexandra Road, Te Aroha 3391 New Zealand Cafe, New Zealand +64 7-884 8338

Reviewed By mollyburke_nz

The Old Forge Kitchen catered a fantastic BBQ meal for our group at Easter 2019. Fabulous new potatoes, coleslaw, salads and the best sausages I have ever tasted. Can't wait to visit again when their restaurant is open.

6. Palace Hotel

165 Whitaker Street, Te Aroha 3320 New Zealand Indian, Spanish, British, New Zealand https://www.facebook.com/Palace-Hotel-167729699947376/?fref=ts
Palace Hotel

We are a all in one facility with a sports bar, garden bar and restaurant offering everything from eggs benedict to beef wellingtons, bar food and pizza. Lunch is from Tuesday to Sunday 11am till 2pm and dinner from 5pm till 8ish. Our chefs have worked ha

Reviewed By 55vintage

We tried out the pizzas recently and were very happy. 2 pizzas fed 3 adults with enough left over for lunch for 2 the next day. We chose Hawaiian and sea bed. Good amount of toppings and reasonably priced

5. Kevin's Bakery

121 Whitaker Street, Te Aroha 3320 New Zealand New Zealand

Reviewed By L7588DUheatherb

First time to this cafe. We were nicely surprised by the filter coffee in offer, it was just right and fairly priced. Food on offer in cabinet or made to order. This is not a flashy cafe but a you need for an easily affordable bite and hot drink. Clean and friendly service.

4. Grand Tavern

81 Whitaker Street, Te Aroha 3320 New Zealand Bar, Pub, New Zealand Dinner, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks Seating, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Table Service [email protected] +64 20 4086 6084 http://www.facebook.com/The-Grand-Tavern-Te-Aroha-2274739729450066/
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4 based on 33 reviews

Grand Tavern

Bar, Gaming, TAB, Restaurant (Dine-in/ Take-away, maatings, Birthdays), self Contained Campervan parking. Under New Management New Hosts- Charlie & Maggie.

Reviewed By Snudgie

It's a pub, a locals watering hole with a friendly atmosphere in the bar. Service was great. TAB and Sky Sport available in bar. Prices are great (we are use to Auckland prices)....... we will be back...... for a beer or two.

3. Austins Bar and Bistro

174 Whitaker Street, Te Aroha 3320 New Zealand European, New Zealand, Bar Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks Reservations, Takeout, Seating, Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Outdoor Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Full Bar, Table Service [email protected] +64 27 303 4465 http://austinsbarandbistro.co.nz
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4 based on 85 reviews

Austins Bar and Bistro

A friendly local bar and restaurant, run by locals. Great Cafe, comfortable snug and bar, dog friendly heated courtyard. Ample dining and full menu, free wifi and fully licensed

Reviewed By Richard F

Essentially "Pub Grub". Not that there is anything wrong with that, it's not fine dining but then it doesn't pretend to be. Thought the owner, Bruce is excellent as "mine host" in the traditional sense, our waitress also was very friendly and efficient, food good without being outstanding. Needs work on the decor and the outside of the old building (originally a Bank) is in need of t.l.c. Oh, and needs to add "White Hart Lane" to collection of Football Stadium street-names. Bruce - you know who I am now....

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2. Domain Cottage Cafe

Whitaker St, Te Aroha 3320 New Zealand Cafe, New Zealand Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible +64 7-884 9222
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4 based on 100 reviews

Domain Cottage Cafe

Reviewed By kinx81

Excellent pumpkin quiche from the cabinet and quality earl grey tea leaves. Very happy with the location right next door to the private hot pools (mineral spa). Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Quick service and smiling servers.

Where to Eat in Te Aroha: The Best Restaurants and Bars

1. Ironique Cafe and Bar

159 Whitaker Street, Te Aroha 3320 New Zealand Cafe, European, New Zealand Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Reservations [email protected] +64 7-884 8489 http://ironique.co.nz
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4 based on 197 reviews

Reviewed By Megan W

We've been here lots of times and always very impressed. The food is delicious and the environment is very unique - of curse! We also eat outside because we have our daughter with us and I am yet to find any eatery that will allow her to be inside but never mind, I'm all about the OUTSIDE anyway. They have these red blankies to snuffle into as it can get a bit windy in Te Aroha. Partner made a small mention of the plastic cheese on his burger and I agree - cheese if one must eat it then please! no plastic!

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