Lunch with the dear friend @aharbid at @tartanrosecakeryanddeli …read more Exquisitely delicate salmon skewers with sweet and fresh Waldorf salad is not your most common lunch combo! Then it was topped up with a sweet treat from cabinet. What else can a girl dream of? . . #food #foodblogger #foodblog #foodporn #foodgram #foodphoto #foodie #foodography #foodphotography #ethnicfood #ethniccooking #worldcuisines #foodie #taranaki #taranakifoodie #delicious #eat #instafood #instafoodporn #goodfood @fdprn #fdprn #letsguide #foodblogfeed #foodie_feature #local #deli #cake #salmon #salmonskewer #lunch @ Tartan Rose Cakery & Deli

This little cafe is a dream. From its gorgeously cute fit out to the HUGE variety of cabinet…read moredelights, it is the perfect spot to sit and soak in the hustle and bustle of the atmosphere and treat yourself. With delicious staff, who always welcome you with a smile and an exciting menu that puts the Tartan Rose spin on old classics, the only wrong decision you can make here is to not go early enough and miss out. This places cabinet sells out fast ... and if you have ever tried to get Tartan Rose Cake at the market or a wedding you know what I mean, it moves like it has legs ... so go EARLY to ensure you get the whole selection, or not if making choices is not your strong suit, either way, it will be well worth the effort. Did I mention how good the coffee was and the fresh flowers on all the tables?? The only thing I love more than indulging in the mouthwatering treats and chatting with the delightful staff is knowing that by doing so I am supporting a local small business in its first year of operation and boy, what these guys have done in a year is incredible. Keep up the amazing work Tartan Rose, let everyone eat cake xox

This spot is just great! Solid flat whites, excellent breakfasts (did avocado toast and eggs…read morebenny), and memorable twists on the norms (caramel-chocolate croissant was my fav). The meat pies alone were worth a second trip.

From the owner: We are a beautiful little 1920s retro green and red building set in the center of our beautiful…read morelittle town Stratford creating all food made from scratch, we make doughnuts, sandwiches, pastries, everything is made from real butter, made the way nana used to make it, we also have a great range of coffees/drinks and make breakfasts and lunches, so if you're around Stratford come visit us, we're opposite the z station.

Great little stop on our way to Waitomo Caves! Good variety of fresh pies & pastries, also…read moresandwiches, some vegetarian too. Fried chicken & hot food. Very cheap; sandwiches from $3!

Great local bakery, really fresh food, meat pies, savories, cakes and breads. Wonderful fresh food…read morethat is a treat. The people working there are friendly and helpful. It is not a sit down place but you can buy your food and go over to Virginia Lake just around the corner and sit there and enjoy your food. Great lunch place, delicious food. Highly recommended.