Delicious food!! I ordered the vegetable filot and creamy pumpkin soup, kids ordered strawberry…read moremilkshake, choco milkshake and mango smoothie. Everything was soo delicious! The gentleman at the counter was very pleasant and helpful. I'm glad we stopped by here to grab lunch!

We ordered Sausage Roll, Ginger bar, Cappuccino & hot cocoa - all the savories were scrumptious! We…read morealso ordered Pork Belly Roll to go. Service is excellent and ambiance is laid back.

You wouldn't expect a simple store would produce some of the tastiest fish and chips I've ever had…read morein my life. The Hoki is so juicy and tender with a fantastic crunchy batter. The chips are outstanding. I've sampled a lot of chips aka "frites" in Belgium where they were invented and sorry my Belgie friends. These are much better than Belgian Frites. Crunchy on the outside and soft and moist on the inside. Add some Watties Tomato Sauce and you've got a fantastic meal wrapped Kiwi style in paper.

Good good feed!! Tasty chicken.. good burgers.. not amazing…read moreto die for.. but hearty and filling. I would've like it served in traditional American baskets or plates but everything is served in paper containers. Still, guys are cool and even served us extras after their closing time.

Finding a place to eat in Taupo proved to be quite difficult. After the morning out at Wairakei, we…read morewere ready for lunch. We'd passed Pauly's Diner the day before and it looked promising. It's right next door to The Juice Station. We dropped in on a Wednesday afternoon (around 1:30pm). They've got tables both inside and out. The guys working inside are super chill and friendly. They explained the menu and then let us take our time deciding. Hilarious that they're closed Tuesday but on the hours sign, it says Pub Day! Work hard, play hard right? The menu is small but it's all about the burgers. They also have fried goods, shakes and a kids menu. There's a lunch deal (11:30am to 3:00pm, weekdays only). You get a burger, fries and either a can or water ($15.00 to 17.00). - L&P (lemon & paeroa) can - not too sweet. Hint of lemon. - Roast chicken sub ($12.00 NZD) - with gravy cheese and mustard. Lucky for my dad, they had a batch of cheese-less gravy. He really enjoyed his sub. - Fish lunch deal ($17.00 NZD) - fish of the day, herb oil, lettuce, jalapeño mayo and pickled red onion. Forgot to ask what type of fish it was but everything was delicious. Perfectly battered, flaky and the herb oil (almost like a basil pesto) was tasty. - Chicken lunch deal ($16.00 NZD) - Southern fried chicken (SFC), coleslaw and honey butter. The fried chicken was perfect; crispy, tender and nicely seasoned. The slaw was nicely balanced (little bits of celery added a nice texture). I don't go for burgers much but Pauly's Diner hit it out of the ballpark. We were delighted with their version of American burgers! Better even.

Great Kai, huge!! Fresh and tasty, u feel like family as soon as you walk in! Quick service too!…read moreLove their simple non nonsense theme. If you want great food this place is perfect, they even have a vegan option!!

It may be easy to miss this place when driving through Tirau as it is set back from the main road…read morethough it does have a considerably sized sign out front. This time was the first time i have ever seen and been in the cafe. Anyway as the name suggests it is all about the word " bugger "....and its usage and acceptance into the common everyday language in the country. There is much magazine and news clippings , cartoons and posters adorning the walls regarding the word and well known instances it has been used in....including one time when our ex PM used it. Anyway the pictures say it all. As for the rest of the decor..nice..and it is a bright place with good atmosphere. And so on to the service and food . My better half ordered the Bugger burger with bacon( can get without if so wish) and i the Bugger stew with pastry on top. Also i ordered a cappuccino. The food came out in an okay time...not slow but then not too quick either. I expected pastry baked on top of the stew , but it was instead the stew in a bowl with a chunk of pastry sitting atop the bowl. There was a salad on the side also. The salad was okay but i thought the stew had a high chance that it had come out of a tin can!! As for the burger ....she said it was nothing special. And the cappuccino!!!...i had to remind them about it. It wasn't even at the table before the food came out!! Overall well deserving of the two stars by my opinion and the only worthwhile reason to come in is to peruse the articles etc about that famous word " bugger". I see they have another cafe somewhere else in the country....Now should i risk trying that out one day...

This place has one of the tastiest burgers my wife and I have ever had. You could spend 30 minutes…read morejust walking around laughing at the "bugger" jokes all over the walls of this charming Cafe / Restaurant.

I've worked at 5 star burger restaurants before. and this little take away spot can compete with…read morethem. Amazing hot dogs and burgers, huge portions, good price. owners are very nice and honest. call ahead though to make it faster for pick-up. I wish this place opened up a restaurant in California where I live. They owners would become millionaires if they expanded. ONE LOVE!!

Stopped here for lunch. Street parking is crazy so we parked a street away and walked. It wasn't…read morevery busy inside. I ordered the children's spaghetti and meatballs. Husband ordered fish and chips. The food and service were good.

As a burger lover I feel you judge a restaurant on the quality of their burgers. At this restaurant…read moreI had their bacon cheeseburger and while it was very large, it was not memorable. The beef is tasty but, I couldn't taste the bacon and It needs a special sauce. The restaurant needs to work on that. Also if you have this burger ask them to hold the cucumber slices. Cucumber just does not belong on a burger!

After a few hours on the bus traveling from Auckland Airport, Burger Fuel hit the spot. I'm not…read moresure if the location on Yelp is accurate since it doesn't show on their website, but this is where I ate when I was in Rotorua. Burger Fuel is a burger chain in New Zealand with 1 store in Sydney and some in the Middle East. They try their best to offer "healthier" and fresher burgers. And yes, their burgers are pretty tasty. This burger joint is modernly decorated and bright inside. There's plenty of seating for a large or small group. If you're not a burger person, they have plenty of sides from sweet potato fries and milkshakes, even with soy milk! I chose a Vegan V-Dub sandwich: Pumpkin, carrot, chickpea and ginger pattie, beetroot, salad, relish and an aioli sauce. Yum!!! I love me a good veggie burger. I washed it all down with a dairy free caramel mylk-shake. Sigh, I wish the US had more burger places like Burger Fuel, though I know food tastes better outside of the US because of all the additives and crap they put in our food. I guess I will have to satiate my burger craving by trying to re-create BF's V-Dub. Do you think they'll give me the recipe?!

Great burgers for a great price! Not the best burger I have ever had but definitely much better…read morethan any other fast food burger. I'd say it's a big step up from fast food but not as fancy (or as expensive) as the "gourmet" burger. I wanted to try a chicken burger but their options were super limited and they all came with bacon. The point was to go with just chicken for my meat. But oh well. After we put in our order we noticed a sign on the table advertising what looked like the limited edition burger which sounded amazing: chicken breast with creamed corn and melted cheese. Yum!! I ran up to the counter right away and asked to change my order but our burgers were already being made. Which I guess is a good thing when your food is prepared right away. Plus we were pretty hungry so we decided just to eat our original orders. The burgers were great. We ordered the Bio Fuel which basically was all about the fried egg. I highly recommend this burger especially because it was delicious!

My husband and I stopped here for lunch on our drive from Auckland to Wellington. I must say,…read moreparking in this area is not easy to find at lunchtime! We had to park about 3 blocks away and walk. This is located close to the lake, and had some beautiful views. If it were cold and rainy, we would've opted to sit on their patio. The service as quick and the food was delicious! I had a pie and my husband, I cannot remember what he had but he loved it. If we weren't driving, we would've had some drinks. A nice selection on the menu of food and drinks and everything was delicious. I would definitely go back!

Food was Good! Location Great! Nice Patio with Lake/park views! Very walkable area! Parking was…read moreeasy!

When in Taupo, New Zealand... be sure to grab a meal at BurgerFuel!…read more While strolling at shops looking for souvenirs, it was time to grab a bite to eat. Wanting a view of the lake, we stopped into BurgerFuel. They had music playing from inside, outdoor tables and row seating facing the lake. I ordered from the Breakie menu and grabbed the eggs Benedict with salmon (pictured). My friend had ordered nachos with bbq pulled pork and it looked amazing (not pictured). Along with a pint of Lakeman Pale Ale to wash everything down for the afternoon. Great meal, nice location... stop in when your on the north island and by New Zealand's largest lake.

I am not much of a burger fan. I usually find the patty too dry, the bread too spongy, and the…read morewhole idea of a burger kind of underwhelming. But when we're traveling, we're trying focus less on fancy meals and more on the sightseeing. Strolling along Lake Taupo, however, Burger Fuel drew me in for some reason. Perhaps it was the bustle in the place, perhaps the tantalizing aromas emanating from the kitchen, that made my mouth water. This, combined with the promise of fresh, organic ingredients, as well as an interesting flavor palate, caused us to stand in line at this popular New Zealand burger chain. We were not disappointed. It's a pretty small place, wedged in between other, larger restaurants, with a limited number of tables, inside and outside overlooking the lake and a lovely sunset. It was a first for us to have beetroot on a burger -Kiwi Burger-, but the flavor complements the burger meat amazingly. My burger also came with bacon and mango! What a burst of flavor!! Yeah!! It's time to bring Burger Fuel to Los Angeles, people!