Restaurants & Cafés
The Freeport Tavern & Eatery
Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
The Freeport Tavern & Eatery is a relaxed Tauranga dining spot serving handcrafted meals, handmade Napoli pizzas and refreshing craft beers in a welcoming social atmosphere. Perfect for casual lunches, family dinners or drinks with friends, Freeport focuses on quality food, laid-back vibes and memorable dining experiences. Whether you’re after a family meal or an easy evening out, The Freeport offers a relaxed place to unwind and enjoy good food.
Stassano Deli
Tauranga, Tauranga CBD
Stassano Deli is a stylish Tauranga deli and pasta bar serving authentic Italian-inspired food in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. By day, guests can enjoy deli-style offerings, fresh produce and casual bites, while evenings transform into a vibrant pasta and drinks experience featuring handmade pasta and carefully crafted dishes. Located in central Tauranga, Stassano is a popular destination for relaxed dining, quality food and casual catch-ups.
Picnicka Bar & Grill
Tauranga, Tauranga CBD
Picnicka Bar & Grill is a vibrant Tauranga dining destination offering great food, drinks and a relaxed social atmosphere. Whether you’re a breakfast enthusiast, casual foodie or simply looking for drinks with friends, Picnicka delivers a welcoming bar and grill experience. With an extensive menu, group booking options and event hosting available, it’s an ideal spot for casual dining, celebrations and catch-ups.
Alimento Eatery
Alimento Eatery is a Tauranga café serving fresh, feel-good food made with quality ingredients. With vegan and gluten-free options available, the eatery focuses on real food done right in a welcoming space perfect for breakfast, lunch, coffee, or casual catch-ups.
Robert Harris Tauranga
Tauranga, Tauranga CBD
RH Tauranga is a locally owned café serving quality coffee, fresh cabinet food, breakfast, and lunch in the heart of Tauranga. Conveniently located on Willow Street, it’s a welcoming spot for catch-ups, meetings, or your daily coffee fix.
Excelso Coffee
Avenues, Tauranga CBD
Excelso Coffee is a boutique specialty coffee roastery in Tauranga, offering expertly roasted beans, quality espresso, and barista training. Known for premium coffee and education, Excelso supplies locally roasted beans across New Zealand and beyond.
🤝 Locally Owned
Gigi’s Espresso Lounge & Eatery
Mount Maunganui
Gigi’s Espresso Lounge & Eatery is a local Mount café serving quality coffee, fresh breakfast, brunch, and café-style meals in a welcoming setting. Open daily from 6:30am, Gigi’s is a popular spot for morning coffees, catch-ups, and relaxed dining.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly🤝 Locally Owned
Sugo
Tauranga, Tauranga CBD
Sugo brings modern Italian-inspired dining to Tauranga with handmade pasta, woodfired-style pizzas, cocktails, and a vibrant social atmosphere. From bottomless brunches to steak nights and pizza specials, Sugo is the perfect spot for date nights, celebrations, and long lunches with friends.
⭐ Best Rated🌙 Date Night👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
UMAMI
Pyes Pa
UMAMI brings modern Japanese and Asian fusion dining to Tauranga, blending bold flavours with shared plates designed for social dining. From lunch specials and happy hour to banquet menus, UMAMI offers a stylish dining experience perfect for friends, date nights, and celebrations.
🌙 Date Night👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
Solara Cafe
Avenues
Good food, great drinks, all the vibes ☕️🍓🫶🏻
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly🤝 Locally Owned