Great little self serve cafe with a super selection of baked goodies! It is quick, delicious, and…read moreinexpensive. The first problem is trying to choose what to have; everything is displayed right in front of you looking so enticing! I had the fabulous mincemeat pie. The crust was flaky, crisp, and tender. The filing was meaty gravy goodness. We took sweets to go - a caramel brownie and the ginger bar. The ginger bar was almost like lemon curd, but ginger instead of lemon, spread on a shortbread crust. The brownie was so chocolate-y it was almost a sugar overload! Is that possible? Both were superb.

We spotted Paetiki Bakery Cafe across the street from our lunch spot so we decided to check them…read moreout for dessert. They're famous for their pies, which have won several awards. We dropped in on a Wednesday afternoon (around 1:45 pm). It was busy with most people coming in to grab something for the road, including a police officer. A good sign right? The inside has lots of seating but we were grabbing pastries to go. They have a couple display cases with prices above. They have sandwich & rolls, cakes, coffee, pies and hot food. There's almost three dozen pie flavours to choose from. Guess that's why their pies are famous! A special shout out to their regular hours: they open everyday at 3:00am! I've never seen that before. - Apple pie ($4.10 NZD) - Apple crumble ($4.10 NZD) - Lemon curd slice ($3.00 NZD) Would come back to try their pies.

I'm giving this place 5 stars, the value is very good for those on a budget. We are passing…read morethrough Taupo, spent one night, had breakfast here. I had the Roast Lamb Rosemary and Mint pie - so good. My wife tried the fries (chips), and a mince and cheese pie. She enjoyed it as well. For 5NZD the pies are a great deal. And are hearty also. Just wanted to give this place more recognition because we loved it. They've won numerous pie awards over the years as well. Dont miss out here!

We popped into Chelsea's Bakery after a quick bite nearby as I was still hungry. It's next door to…read moreEurasia Gourmet Take Away. They have chicken & chips combos, pies, sandwiches and desserts (cakes, pies, cookies, etc.). - Mince cheese pie ($3.80 NZD) - pretty decent. First pie I've had in NZ after all the ones I had in Australia. Crust could have been flakier. It's a no frills, cheap eat spot. Drop in for a snack.

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 :)

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.

Amazing menu, fun atmosphere, friendly staff! Great food and priced well. Will definitely go again.read more

My wife and I went to Bodyfuel and had a coffee, a flat White. It's the best Flat White we've had…read moreso far after one week in New Zealand and about 20 well done Flat Whites. From the first sip to the last drop, the balance of well roasted beans and perfectly creamy steamed milk delivered great satisfaction. It's not often that the quality, high quality, of the bean roasting and flavor comes through. The beans were roasted brilliantly for a Flat White, not so dark that that all of the origin flavors are gone, not so light that my face puckered from wild green beans. The coffee flavor was strong, balanced and nicely tempered with perfectly steamed milk. A sign in front of the shop said something like Try our award winning espresso made by our award winning barista. We're very happy we did. Sorry we haven't tried any of the food yet, it looked great.

Lakefront cafe, lots of seating…read more Coffee, brunch, lunch items. Coffee and food were delicious! Try the spinach and mushroom fricasse! You order at the counter and they bring your food to you. Service, so friendly! Parking is easy and right out front.

The food was quite tasty. I love scones so of course I had to get a date scone, which ive never had…read moreso I had to try it! It was quite tasty as well. And the Chi Tea was delicious. The view was amazing which added to the wonderful experience. The service was delightful they were very nice!

Lots of great vegan and vegetarian options for a hot dog place! I had the cauliflower wings which…read morewere crispy and deliciously spiced. They came with a coconut sauce that was exquisite. My wife had the pumpkin fritte bowl, which was flavorful and delicious - fried pumpkin is great! One of my sons had the open faced veggie sandwich which he devoured, and my other son asked for the fettuccine without bacon and mushrooms, and they happily obliged. Great family atmosphere, and great service!

Fun lunch on a quiet Sunday afternoon. This restaurant has been here for 30 years and I could see…read morewhy. My husband and I split the chicken satay salad. It was plenty of yumminess for both of us. Lots of tender chicken served in a bed of greens, red onion, tomatoes and crunchy noodles. The chili sauce as generously poured on top. We had a large cappuccino to accompany our meal. We chose to sit outside and appreciate the warm summer air. Win win

We stopped at 3:23 right as they closed at the end of the day. Many of the flavors were gone, but…read morewe shared the best steak and mushroom pie. For $7, it fed two people after we had a visit to the thermal pool park a few blocks away. Quick in and out parking and tap to pay. Best ever service.

Great place to stop to pick up a quick bite to eat for the day. Great selection of savory hand pies…read moreand sweet desserts. We are only in town for a few days and plan to go back a second time! We enjoyed the sweet lamb curry and the steak and mushroom pies

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!