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    Cabbage Tree Cafe

    4.6 (14 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Menu at the Cabbage Tree Cafe (Jan 2015)
    Jess S.

    Stopped in Tirau on our road trip from Taupo to Auckland to get some snaps of the infamous corrugated iron sheep and dog and grab some lunch. Cabbage Tree Cafe has a gorgeous exterior, lots of customers (but still lots of free tables) and is on the main road- so you really cannot miss it! The inside of the cafe is covered in messages and signatures of travellers scribbled all over the walls, although is still spacious and well designed. Great menu with something for everyone- gourmet burgers, delicious sounding salads, fries, wedges, sandwiches and fish and chips, as well as kids menu with three options. They also have a great breakfast menu which runs all day, as well as a cabinet full of options, and a drinks fridge with a huge range. I chose to order the 'Rustic Seasoned Wedges (served with bacon, melted cheese, sour cream and thai sweet chilli sauce)', and we chose to sit at a barrel style table on the front deck overlooking the main road. It wasn't too loud, and it was nice to be able to look out on the town and enjoy the sun. Food came out promptly, and was absolutely delicious! Large portion size, and the wedges were definitely big enough to eat as a main and not a side (unless sharing!). Would definitely come back here again if driving through again!

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    Stopped for a quick bite on way through Tirau, recommended chicken salad, and pancake tower. Enjoy!

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    Stopped in Tirau on our road trip from Taupo to Auckland to get some snaps of the infamous corrugated iron sheep and dog and grab some lunch.

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    Pauly's Diner - Chicken.. loaded fries and chili burgers

    Pauly's Diner

    4.0(19 reviews)
    83.2 km
    $

    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.

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