Lovely place just south of Taipei. Staff were very friendly as soon as we came in…read more Had a very tasty breaded snapper and great loaded wedges. Highly recommended.

This place looked cute and promising, but it was a huge letdown. The food was not bad but way over…read morepriced. $18 for eggs benedict that were slightly better than mediocre. The flat whites were meh. My friend liked her iced chocolate very much. But, the worst part of this place was the service. The waitresses were rude. One deposited our cutlery in a giant pile on the middle of the table. When I asked for napkins she told me I had to go get them myself. Half of the food showed up in a reasonable amount of time. The rest showed up at least 10 minutes later. If we had paid half the price I would say it wasn't too bad an experience but for the price the service was ridiculous.

Lots of choices but fairly high prices. We had coffee - very good - a ham and cheese omelette with…read morea grilled tomato and a toastie - egg with ham. The toastie was a much better value at seven dollars but the $16 omelette needed some hashbrown potatoes included for that price. It was all delicious but that omelette price was just way too much! We recommend the pastries and the Toasties as far as value items. They have games for the kids to play with and visually it's a little frenetic with all of the retro art and paraphernalia but it is a fun place.

Retro cafe with lots of quirky things to look at. Very dog friendly- brought out a tray with water…read moreand a treat! Nice cheese scone and date scone stuffed with lots of fruit. Friendly staff and a great 50's soundtrack to match the decor

Super cute out of the way cafe and tackle shop. All the food was delicious and fresh and…read morebeautifully presented. Great service too. We were able to pick up fly fishing supplies and fill our bellies. Yum! PS Shane is a wonderful fly fishing guide.

A tiny cafe behind the well established fishing tackle shop. The menu isn't extensive but the…read morecabinet fare was fresh and prepared on site. We had the soup and a croque Monsieur. Both were tasty and the coffees were excellent. This cafe has only been here a couple of years but seems to have built a loyal fan base considering the number of customers.

Doesn't look like much when passing by. I stopped out of hunger and had a simple wrap that was…read morepassable at best but it wasn't rancid so I guess that's good.

We had a great long black and flat white along with a fresh date and lemon scone. One of the better…read morecafés in Taupo based on our morning walk-about checking out the competition. Highly recommended.

This was our first stop in Lake Taupo. I really loved the atmosphere. We had breakfast and amazing…read morecoffee. I highly recommend.

Amazing vibe, great staff, the pancakes were so delectable and light, but not too filling. Would…read morehighly recommend this spot for brunch!

Two of us came for breakfast as we were passing through from Napier…read more We both ordered Poached Eggs, Streaky Bacon and Sourdough Toast. Everything was perfect and cooked beautifully. Gave a rare five stars as a cafe. It was busy so a bit noisy but discounted that as it was, afterall, a cafe. The staff were very genuine, warm and friendly.

Amaaaazing food! Avocado toast was super yummy with perfectly poached egg and yummy sourdough…read morebread. Lake Taupo? Bowl with blue coconut milk was absolutely delicious. Became my favorite and I love these kinds of nutritious bowls. The granola was perfect as well. The little nephew loved the blue coconut blend. Cinnamon roll was yum too. Nice outdoor seating with kids toy for play. Hehe cute cafe with delicious food, ample space, and great accommodations for all ages. Would highly recommend and revisit next time I'm in Taupo again!

Asked for vaccine passes today, although Didnt two days ago. staff not consistently wearing masks…read more Food looks excellent. Good muffin and coffee!

The service at this cafe is marvellous. I arrived ready for lunch - starving - but indecisive. The…read moreserver who took my order was so patient with me and very responsive to my need to create exactly what I wanted. She suggested several menu variations to see if she could fulfil my criteria. I was not being quick - but she was very patient and if she was starting to get annoyed she didn't show it. I thought that was great. Anyway ... my poached eggs, mushrooms and spinach arrived quite quickly and was just what I wanted. Thank you.

My husband I drove here to try Spoon and Paddle after seeing the great reviews. BUT, it apparently…read more4-5 years ago according to a local resident.

We read great reviews for this place so we had to include it as one of our breakfast stops on our…read moretrip. We were here during winter so there wasn't anyone outside, but we did notice their adorable outdoor patio seating with a fenced in yard complete with picnic table. The inside was bright and cheerful with lots of natural lighting from the large windows and fun mint paint. We ordered at the counter while salivating at all of the delicious looking items in their display including fresh creme brulee, regular and gluten free sandwiches, and yummy looking salads. We went for some coffees, a gluten free sandwich, and of course..the creme brulee! Everything came out beautifully presented and tasted delicious. We relaxed and enjoyed our meal before heading off on more adventures. Great place to stop for a coffee and a quick bite.

Friendly service!…read more We walked here from our hotel on the lakefront path. Coffee was great. Gorgeous view, right on Lake Taupo.

Had lunch indoors on a drizzly day…read more The best part about Espresso Cove is the view of Lake Taupo. I thought the layout design was quite smart, maximizing the diners' views of the lake, seen clearly from almost every dining location. We were fortunate to be seated right next to a window, a coveted spot! The food is decent. I tried the eggs benedict with salmon over toast, benedict over potato pancake, as well as the asparagus special. The prices seemed a little high for the portions. The coffee was also pretty good. Service was good. Some of the servers seemed pretty new, but they compensated by being extra attentive, helpful, and friendly, which I appreciated. Parking was not too difficult to find, though a bit of maneuvering is needed to fit right into their spots.

I felt like I was walking into "Cheers" - where everybody knows your name. This is an almost…read moresuburban cafe just outside of Taupo's main bustle that attracts nearby locals and the odd out-of-town visitor like myself. You'll feel right at home at this funky little cafe serving a generous selection of brunch options with a handful of specials. The Atomic coffee could have been made by a champion barista and the staff were all full of energy and smiles. A nice, independent and cosy spot.

Pretty happy. Food was amazing! It was very tasty and also decent serving sized. The coffee was a…read morelittle bit of a let down. Cappuccino was too frothy (there wasn't a lot of milk) and long black was more of an espresso. But would recommend regardless. Staff were very friendly; they noticed we were tourists and gave us a map and recommended a few places we should see!