Location: Tirau
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Where to Eat in Tirau: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Tirau is a small town in the Waikato region of the North Island of New Zealand, 50 kilometres southeast of Hamilton. The town has a population of 690 (2013 census). Tirau is Maori for "place of many cabbage trees."
Things to do in Tirau
1. Cabbage Tree Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 161 reviews
Reviewed By Hippynz - Hamilton, New Zealand
Highly over priced and low quality coffee. Food is also over priced. Service is average. It is clear they take advantage of the location to rip people off
2. The Honey Shop Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By ausgezeichnet70 - Havelock North
I have stopped my journey here several times and have been happy especially with the lovely cheese and bacon scones.
This time it was the Tuesday after Easter and extremely busy and there seemed to be only three staff.
I ordered a cappuccino and a toasted Sandwich. After 50 minutes wait and seeing others go to the counter to complain I did too. My coffee had arrived just prior to this and was swamped with 5 bees that kept drinking the coffee and swimming in it!
I mentioned this and was given a shrug so I asked if they could put it in a takeaway container. I was brought a takeaway coffee which was obviously filled with the previous coffee when I expected a new one to be made. I gingerly drank it and continued my journey.
Will bee..be not so keen to to go there next time.
3. The Loose Goose
Overall Ratings
4 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By areyathere - San Luis Obispo, California
Greeted very professionally offered choice of Seating, menu looked good, very surprised with quality (Excellent) for such a small town. Selection from drinks menu limited but all of quality. Service was great waitress and chef very friendly, Recommend highly would definitely go again.
4. Putaruru Bakehouse & Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Darron G - Taree, Australia
Came to the bake house with my daughters and niece. I had not been in a New Zealand bakery for 2 years having been living in Asia. The staff were friendly and accommodating given I took a lot of time ordering food for everyone. I bought a mince and cheese pie, a pepper steak pie, a custard slice, a ginger bread man, a caramel slice and a sausage, plus drinks. The food was fresh and tasty and there was a good selection of tasty snacks at an affordable price.
5. Poppys Cafe
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By bdon257 - Morpeth, United Kingdom
Four of us had toasted cheese and ham sandwiches with iced coffees here. This cafe is on the Main Street of Tirau and easy to spot with its corrugated iron poppies on the roof. Pleasant staff served us and it appeared popular with several other customers while we were there.
6. Alley Cats
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 83 reviews
7. Enchanted Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By Vicki S - Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
This is a clean, roomy cafe with friendly accommodating owners. The even have a meeting room should you need to getting together your team from the region. Books are an added bonus, but should you need a light snack and cuppa, the coffee is good and get them to split and toast a cheese scone for you for that added yumminess!
8. Oxford Royal Hotel Steak House
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By tvl1000 - Hamilton, New Zealand
We dropped in on the way back to Hamilton from Taupo. First impressions weren't promising as the place is a bit time worn and decor 70s. However, the owner was delightfully friendly and welcoming and the service was efficient. 3 of us had the fresh Gurnard which was very fresh, the batter light and crisp and the whole perfectly fried. The chips were good and crisp and the salad fresh. My youngest daughter had the Nachos off the childrens' menu. The portion was very generous and too much for her and the chilli was tasty with a good amount of "hidden" veg. She enjoyed it very much. We didn't unfortunately have any steak but if it was as good as the fish, it should be very good. All in all, proper, honest food, doing the basics well.
9. the wooden farmer
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
Come visit our fabulous restaurant known for its excellent service and outstanding food. No matter if you're a regular or passing through, we have something for you.
Reviewed By PetersenB
Having stayed in Putaruru for three nights this cafe seemed out of place. Don't get me wrong, Putaruru certainly has it's charm bit this cafe felt like one that belongs in Ponsonby Auckland.
Very trended, excellent layout and theme, amazing food, cheerful staff and great pricing! We met a couple of friends here for breakfast before hitting the road for home and honestly one of the best full cooked breakfast I've had from a cafe.
10. Georgia Brown Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 4 reviews
Delicious home baking, award winning Gelato, Cafe Italiano espresso coffee.
Reviewed By NeenoT
I have been here with a friend half a dozen times now and each time I have been very happy with the food, coffee AND location. A lovely little courtyard a little off the busy road, great art adorning the walls, the cakes are out...MoreThank you for your comments. We really enjoy meeting our visitors and providing great service.
