Some of the best coffee in town served by some of the best friendliest people ever in a tiny…read moreunassuming lot that you could be forgiven for driving straight past. You'll always find plenty of locals lounging outside in good weather at the makeshift tables or stopping by on the run for their morning cup of joe. Chat with the super friendly long-term resident expat Brits who run this joint. They can also give you great tips whether you are here on holiday or have moved permanently. They drive their coffee mobile right up to the shack and serve a wide range of hot drinks. Check out their amazing baking. Their gluten-free cookies are to die for (often lemon or lime flavoured). They also have a small range of vegan products available most days and I'm keen to try their pies sometime soon. They are open early morning to around 3ish next to the Caltex service station.

Let me just say this place isn't much to look at but their ice cream knocked my socks off! Its a…read moresmall store front with an elevated ice cream counter and the staff take your order and pass you small cones and dishes of heaven right over the counter to you. Service is fast, and the ice cream is amazing! What else can you ask for in a picturesque water front town!

We went here last night and got some cookies and cream ice cream and it was super delicious. If…read moreyou're looking for a tasty treat on the waterfront, I would highly recommend going here. They have a lot of different flavors of ice cream and the staff is very polite to! Check it out.

A non-descript shop set-up just outside the Paihia waterfront, Paihia Bakery sells a variety of…read moreready-to-eat meat pies, along with coffee, tea, and fried chicken. I ended up picking up two meat pies: a steak and cheese (NZ$6.80) and Steak'n'mushroom (NZ$6.80). They were very hearty with a very strong brown gravy and big chunks of meat. There wasn't much cheese as I could see, and the mushrooms added were the canned variety. One would definitely fill you up if you ate the whole thing. I ended up eating what I could at the waterfront.

We went here this morning to pick up some premade sandwiches before our boat tour and we got a…read morechicken salad sandwich and a shredded chicken sandwich and both of them were amazing. They have a wider variety of different coffee drinks as well as different breakfast quiches. The service was really fast and the wait staff was polite and helpful. Check this place out if you're walking around downtown!

The food was fine, but the very nasty woman at the counter made our breakfast unpleasant. Not sure…read morewhy she was so angry at life but really uncomfortable. Maybe just try to smile?

I got a vanilla latte and it was delicious! I got the huevos rancheros with chorizo and they were…read morepretty good;however, the tortillas were not mixed with the huevos "eggs." I'm Mexican and in Mexico the tortillas and eggs are on the same plate. Don't get me wrong it was good but if they mix the tortillas it will be better. P.S. They are missing a portrait from Mexico. :)

Good coffee. Great location opposite beach. Food looked ok…read morebut lots of pre prepared sandwiches and pies that they re heat. Didn't see a lot of fresh stuff.

Really great spot right across from the beach with good coffees and a big menu with breakfast And…read morelunch items. The burgers look really good!

Stopped in just for a coffee before leaving on a big tour, but I was definitely satisfied with my…read morecoffee! Cute local spot right in the middle of things in Paihia. They have enough of a selection that I feel a little bad even rating them when all I had was coffee - there were some sandwiches and other savory items available as well as sweet baked goods and gelato. This strikes me as having local appeal, which is exactly what I hope for as a tourist! The person who helped me was VERY friendly and I would love the opportunity to return and try more of their offerings.

I came here for a coffee on the first day of 2018 just before heading off for a dolphin tour of the…read moreBay of Islands. I got a coffee to go, and the barista was great about using my own cup (I'm an environmentalist freak). The ambiance is alright, but there aren't a lot of coffee shops in Paihia (that would be a great biz opportunity) and especially not cute coffee shops. But this one does the job. They had soy so I could get my fave drink, a soy capp, and my boyfriend got a hot chocolate. He got his in a to go cup and we headed on our way (the cafe is super close to the pier). The people working here were friendly and really helpful. The service was good and the coffee was fab as well. I'd come here again and definitely recommend it to friends.

This great cafe in Paihia serves meals, smoothies, coffee and snacks. We had the veggie omelette…read moreand one of the veggie burgers (yes, you get a choice!) The ready-made items in the case looked interesting as well today: smoked fish frittata, vegan wrap, beet bites... lots of vegetarian options, but they do offer meat as well. They have almond milk, and today's special included a turmeric latte. Hopefully they add that to the menu as a permanent fixture because it was very good. Causal funky setting and friendly staff.

Orange frog offers a good selection of vegetarian and vegan food. They have lovely staff, although…read moreservice can be a bit slow when it is busy. It is pricey though - lunch for 2 including drinks and a piece of cake to share cost $45. Not bad, but not my first choice for lunch

Simply the best fish and chips we have had anywhere in the world in the past fifty years…read more Outstanding job guys!

Sincerely amazing food! I think the fried squid was maybe my favorite meal ever and I would eat it…read moreevery day of my life if I could. The flavors were incredible. I also shared the garlic naan and tempura avocado salad which were both so delicious. I made an attempt to go back for dinner but they closed early because it was New Year's Day. I will dream of the squid forever. Also, very friendly staff and location couldn't be better.

Brilliant coffee and super friendly staff. Absolutely the place for your morning brew when you're…read morein town.

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Kent & Rachel make great bagel sandwiches with unique toppings and condiments. And good coffee…read more Their prices are very fair. Try their kingfisher on toasted bagel.

Great hole in the wall place with delicious bagels! The BLAT we had was amazing and we wish we had…read moregotten 2. Very creative bagels - for breakfast or lunch or as a snack in between. Don't forget to add a long black to your order ;)