Went here after the Rotary Club doing a sausage sizzle outside of Pak'n Save suggested I visit this…read moreplace today after they found out that I was a Coeliac. While I was hoping for a gluten free savory dish like a sausage roll or steak pie, I ended up splitting a piece of banoffee pie ($9.50) with my husband. It was the first time I had this dessert (I live in the USA and this dessert doesn't exist there.) It was fantastic! They have an absolutely STUNNING bakery case, especially with the edible glitter and fresh flowers. I had to take lots of photos that don't do the food justice. Glad we went here. Visited February 2023.

Very cute ambiance. Coffee was yum. Made the mistake of ordering sweet for brekkie: doughnut French…read moretoast was sweet and waffle was topped with too much sweetness. Big breakfast was delicious. Vienna was super yummy. Should've settled with avocado toast or something light. Lots of selections. Baked goods looked very appealing. Cute shop inside too. Plenty of seating and parking in front. Would try again but aim for lighter brekkie :)

There are two Farmers in Taupo and they're right across the street from eachother. One, this…read morebuilding, is for clothing and makeup, while the building across the street is for home decor, small appliances and bedding. There is a makeup department that looks like a department store with perfumes and I believe a sales agent that will suggest beauty products. Prices seemed a bit steep for New Zealand wages. $15 for a bottle of Revlon nail polish seemed incredibly spendy. There are a lot of women's clothing but I wasn't impressed with anything in particular. I ended up buying a nail polish (not Revlon.) I was asked if I had a shopper's card. As a visiting American, I didn't. I asked if it changed the price, and the cashier told me no. I'm not entirely sure what the purpose of a shopper's card is if it's not a discount card. Store was clean and well lit. Met expectations. 3 stars. Visited February 2023.

Stopped by to rent a trekking pole before doing the alpine crossing. Was quick, easy, and…read moreinexpensive - only $10 for 3 days. Only place in Taupo that does this as far as I know!

Cute souvenir & gift shop located in the heart of Taupo. Lots of variety and great prices. If…read morethere is something you can't find, then they will help you by telling you where you can locate a certain item. Prices are decent and there is plenty of street parking.