Location: Waihi Beach
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Waihi Beach Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Waihi Beach
Waihi Beach is a coastal town at the western end of the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand's North Island. It lies 10 kilometres to the east of the town of Waihi, at the foot of the Coromandel Peninsula. The main beach itself extends approximately 10 kilometres to the south with the small settlement of Bowentown at its southern end. The headland at the southern of the beach is on the northern side of the northern (Katikati) entrance to Tauranga Harbour. Waihi Beach had a population of 1773 at the 2006 New Zealand Census but that number skyrockets to 16,000 in the Summer.
Things to do in Waihi Beach
1. Flatwhite
Overall Ratings
4 based on 502 reviews
Flatwhite beachfront cafe is located at Waihi Beach, Western Bay of PLenty, New Zealand. We are open 7 days and 7 nights (that’s pretty much all the time) and love serving great food in our fabulous beach location. Our friendly staff and casual atmosphere will make you feel so welcome, you may not want to leave (which is fine by us). If you just want to join us for a coffee and a piece of something delicious from our cake cabinet, hold your next work function or celebration party with us or dinner for two...anything goes. We are fully licensed and have a range of tasty items on our menu for all members of the family.We look forward to seeing you soon and if you are not sure how to find us (some say it’s a bit tricky) then please check out our map on our website.
Reviewed By jolener422
First time visiting and we loved it from the decor to the food to the service. Everything was spot on. We will deff be back. Keep up the amazing work!
2. Gunners View Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By Cilycoed42 - Paeroa, New Zealand
We love coming to Gunners View, we've celebrated many family birthdays here and our church also come for lunch from time to time. Excellent value meals. The fish is always fresh, the smorgasbord has a good selection. The chef is great and the staff willing to help and are always very pleasant
3. The Porch Kitchen & Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 171 reviews
The Porch Waihi Beach is located in the bustling village centre of Wilson Rd. Enjoy a coffee or a beer and watch the world go by on hot summer afternoons, or enjoy homemade soup by our cozy wood fire on wintery days. We offer a delicious range of freshly made cabinet food including gluten free goodies in addition to our breakfast, lunch, dinner, bar and children's menus. Contact us for function and event bookings.
Reviewed By mawa24 - UK
We were advised by our hosts that there was no point in going here on a Saturday night, as it would be packed out. But we went anyway.
We had the choice of two tables, the service was first class, and the quality of the food was very good too.
Slight hiccup with me ordering beef skewers and being served chicken ones, but the quality more than made up for it!
4. Flip'n Bear Cafe & Pancake Den
Overall Ratings
4 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By janneil116 - Rotorua, New Zealand
I went with my son who was visiting from Australia.
We had warm lightly flavoured milk,I think it was a thick shake so they said.Then bacon and cheese pancake which was like a mess all cooked together. I have had pancakes in America and Auckland and you usually get about three nice pancakes with bacon or whatever you order on top them you can add your maple syrup.This outfit needs to learn what a awful lunch
5. Waihi Beach Hotel Eatery and Store
Overall Ratings
4 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By staceymE9220OS
Wow - what fantastic service! Called in for a takeaway coffee. Looked pretty busy so settled in for a wait however was pleasantly surprised when it was ready after a few minutes! The staff were really friendly and even better the coffee was delicious!
6. Secret Garden
Overall Ratings
4 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By WaihiBeachSue - Waihi Beach, New Zealand
Excellent coffee and muffins. Delightful setting. Only open when weather is fine and has limited winter hours... but do go. Staff are friendly and helpful, setting is delightful.Sue , Thankyou for your great review. Lets hope for a long hot summer, so the G arden and Cafe can be enjoyed every day.
7. Waihi Beach Bakery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By KiwiRon777 - Waihi Beach, New Zealand
I am rather blessed - I happen to live but one kilometre from them! After visiting several excellent cafes nearby, I settled on them for my once a week cafe event. A year later I have not had one regret. Excellent range and pricing structure. Great coffee. Always a smile along with cheerful service. Be aware; one of their almond croissants warmed up is highly addictive.
8. Farm Gate Deli and Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
A warm, friendly place to relax, breath deep and enjoy your coffee, food options and pantry selection. We also offer catering options, platters, grazing tables, barista training and hampers.
9. Indian aroma
Overall Ratings
4 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By tonynyman - Napier, New Zealand
Above-average Indian food from this small restaurant in the main shopping area of Waihi Beach. We pre-ordered a meal for four people at 4.30pm to be collected at 6pm and it was ready exactly on time. Generous portions of tasty food at reasonable prices, if you enjoy curry you won't be disappointed here!
10. Surf Shack
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 116 reviews
please pop in, grab a menu, bring children &/or pets and enjoy!!!!! We love the buzz of people trying to decide what to have off of the menu. We are an award winning cafe for 2017 in NZ cafe of the year competition and are totally stoked! Our Gardens have Sunshine all day so come chill, relax choose a craft beer or a glass of the worlds finest wine (NZ or course) and eat wholesome hand crafted food :) We are a little wee place where people get together!!
Reviewed By Susan T
Just a whisper about a birthday (or two) at our table had the team dancing, singing, ghetto-blasting and generally bring all celebrations to us. And our special treat--the blueberry, banana, ice cream, cream and everything you can imagine on a super-sized pancake! With candles and hats. Special, is what the Shack is to us. Simply special.
