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North Island, New Zealand Food Guide: 8 Cafe food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Opua
Find out what Cafe restaurants to try in Opua. Opua is a locality in the Bay of Islands, in the sub-tropical Northland Region of New Zealand. It is notable as the first port for overseas yachts arriving in the country after crossing the Pacific Ocean. In the original 1870s plans for the town, it was named Newport. The town of Paihia is nearby, and the small settlement of Te Haumi is in between.
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8. 39 Gillies Street
Overall Ratings
4 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By brittneywhittinghamx
This was the first cafe we came across in Kawakawa on our way up North. It looked appealing, there were people already there and the staff were friendly. We ended up ordering the classic eggs Benedict which was delicious, although there were other great sounding items on the menu. Loved the potato rosti, coffee was good, hot chocolate was a bit average. We did enjoy eating here. The service was a little slow (about half an hour wait) but looked like it was just due to the fact they were busy when we arrived.
7. Whare Waka Cafe
Overall Ratings
3 based on 111 reviews
Whare Waka Café is fully licenced and offers a wide selection of cabinet and a la carte food. Choose from the cosy ambience indoors or the outdoor area surrounded by ferns and native trees and overlooking the waka taua (ceremonial war canoe) and the Pacif
Reviewed By AndyMcGonegal
We enjoyed a delicious seafood chowder and hot drink. Seating is available inside and out, where we ate and were able to observe the eels and birdlife.
6. Ti Bay Cafe & Bakery
Enjoy homemade pies, fresh sandwiches or toasts as an all-day breakfast or lunch with a beverage such as frappé, smoothie, coffée (hot/cold) or Italian sodá in front of an open breach view.
Reviewed By Nicholas C
Besides being next to our hotel, this is a good place for breakfast. There's a wide offering for such a small outlet. Hot breakfast like eggs benedict, e.t.c. hot pastries, cakes, and sandwiches at very reasonable prices (for New Zealand). Oh, and a selection of coffee and tea of course. We ate here twice during our stay in Paihia.
5. Moby's Deck
Overall Ratings
3 based on 39 reviews
the only second story café in Paihia, directly above the Westpac bank on the waterfront, open from 7am daily specializing in the best breakfasts and coffee in the Bay.
Reviewed By Joanne J
Came in for breakfast to enjoy the beautiful view. Ordered food and sat out on balcony in the sun. Absolutely gorgeous. Then my coffee came with the waitress holding cup with fingers on rim dipped into coffee - Note place and dont drink from there. Then food came - bacon missing off order & apparently I didn't order it. Bacon was provided at an extra charge of 5.00 - Didn't make a fuss just ate & left. Unable to use swipe card toilet as no swipe card available. Worked out cost when I looked at bank account and we had paid the 15.00 for Egg and bacon on toast - or should I now say 20.00. Again B team on staff over winter months. Usually service in Paihia over summer is excellent.Hi Joanne JThank you for your feedback about Moby's deck, however we would like to clarify a few points that you have unfairly portrayed.The second waitress who served you is the owner as the first waitress had to ask for help as she could no longer deal with serving you due to the way you where speaking to her.Michele (owner) made and took your coffee to you and can guarantee that there was no chance what so ever of there being any "fingers" in the coffee (cups are not hard to carry).The order you placed was for "eggs on toast" not "bacon and eggs" of which there is an obvious price difference, which once you had told us we corrected this for you and brought the bacon at the extra charge of $5. The order and receipt was showen too you on two separate occasions for this which you chose to ignore the waitress while they where speaking to you.As for the toilets, they are sheared for the entire building and have swip tag asscess. As there was already a customer using the toilets we did not have the swip tag at that moment and politly asked if you where able to wait. At this point yourself and the gentleman with you just walked out.My staff are here to serve customers and are not here to be treated rudly and disrespected by them. We highly recommend an improvement in your attitude towards the poeple whom are here to make your time with us enjoyable. Many kind regards, The Captain and Crew.
4. The York Street Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By HelliwellsOnTour
Went here for breakfast after arriving the day before our holiday. We both ordered butter pancakes with blueberries and maple syrup. We also had large flat whites. The pancakes were delicious and the flat whites were wonderful. Service was very friendly and amicable. We didnât have to wait long for our food either, it was delivered with a smile. The next day we went for breakfast and I had the tastiest french toast ever, it had pineapple, apple, pear, blueberries. My husband had a full breakfast which he said was one of the best he has had.We love staying in Russell and this is one of the best cafés there is. I took a photo of the pancakes and sent it to my friends,they were quite jealous.
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3. Russell Bar & Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By Papamoan
Had some drinks here over the Christmas break, which was lovely sitting on the balcony, soaking in the Russell atmosphere. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Decided to go back for dinner another night, but were quite disappointed with the food, which was very average and basic and took a very long time to arrive to the table. Liked the place but not the food, shame this has so much more potential.
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2. Marina Cafe and Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 83 reviews
Located in the heart of the newly expanded Opua Marina, the Marina Cafe is the perfect place to relax with a cup of coffee or glass of wine while enjoying a delicious meal from our varied menu. For a quick snack we also offer a selection of cabinet foods,
Reviewed By getdihere
Dropped into the Marina Cafe after a walk around the marina. Wonderful setting. Good choice of basic dishes, large sausage rolls, chips, cakes also menu selection. Friendly service. Parking difficult suggest you park side of road before entrance and walk in. Dog friendly, water provided plus bowl. Nice community touch. Hello Getdihere,Cheers for the kind words! We love to make sure all the dogs in the area get a good refuel too. Thanks for taking the time to review us. See you again soon.MCO.
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1. El Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 458 reviews
Funky looking small Cafe with a quality coffee; awesome latin style food and refreshing drinks. All this with a free high speed WIFI and good prices.
Reviewed By CFEIII
I had a bacon and egg breakfast burrito (as shown in the picture). recommendable! The town doesn't seem to wake up and get started all that early, El Cafe was one of the first cafes to open.
Where to eat New Zealand food in Opua: The Best Restaurants and Bars
