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!

I write rather infrequently, but when I do, it is because something was shockingly good or sadly…read moreterrible. Victoria's Kitchen falls in the first category. To begin with, there is Victoria and she is one very special restauranteur. If you dislike personal attention from an owner, you had better leave, because Victoria is going to orchestrate the meal and she will be involved! This no ordinary Cafe; it is an experience and one I will be repeating within two weeks. My wife Denese and I shared the two person steak; well actually we fought over every bite and there are more than enough bites. Victoria's Chef (no cook here) does something magical with this meal and coming from NYC and having owned John Denver's Restaurant, I believe I know a great steak and this was just that! In Taupo, do yourself a favour and meet Victoria, her husband; the Chef and a staff only interested in pleasing you.

Relaxed atmosphere with nice variety of pastries/baked goods and very good coffee. Add pleasant…read morestaff for the win!

My husband I drove here to try Spoon and Paddle after seeing the great reviews. BUT, it apparently…read more4-5 years ago according to a local resident.

We read great reviews for this place so we had to include it as one of our breakfast stops on our…read moretrip. We were here during winter so there wasn't anyone outside, but we did notice their adorable outdoor patio seating with a fenced in yard complete with picnic table. The inside was bright and cheerful with lots of natural lighting from the large windows and fun mint paint. We ordered at the counter while salivating at all of the delicious looking items in their display including fresh creme brulee, regular and gluten free sandwiches, and yummy looking salads. We went for some coffees, a gluten free sandwich, and of course..the creme brulee! Everything came out beautifully presented and tasted delicious. We relaxed and enjoyed our meal before heading off on more adventures. Great place to stop for a coffee and a quick bite.

We had egg on toast and egg Benedict on these potatoes roast, sooo delicious!! and two flat…read morewhite. Staff was friendly as well

Stumbled on this place for dinner as we arrived in town. We were tempted by the free glass of wine,…read morebut absolutely sold on the food. Came back a second night and it was just as good. Risotto and lamb shanks were a particular stand out, but the best was the chicken & halomi skewers. Absolutely delightful and refreshing. The sunset was ridiculously gorgeous, but I'm sure that on even less inspired days the tranquility of the lake view is worth the stop in. We were lucky enough to have our same waitress, Petra both nights. She was friendly and helpful in recommending various menu items and sights in town. Big thumbs up!

I felt like I was walking into "Cheers" - where everybody knows your name. This is an almost…read moresuburban cafe just outside of Taupo's main bustle that attracts nearby locals and the odd out-of-town visitor like myself. You'll feel right at home at this funky little cafe serving a generous selection of brunch options with a handful of specials. The Atomic coffee could have been made by a champion barista and the staff were all full of energy and smiles. A nice, independent and cosy spot.

Pretty happy. Food was amazing! It was very tasty and also decent serving sized. The coffee was a…read morelittle bit of a let down. Cappuccino was too frothy (there wasn't a lot of milk) and long black was more of an espresso. But would recommend regardless. Staff were very friendly; they noticed we were tourists and gave us a map and recommended a few places we should see!

My wife and I went to Bodyfuel and had a coffee, a flat White. It's the best Flat White we've had…read moreso far after one week in New Zealand and about 20 well done Flat Whites. From the first sip to the last drop, the balance of well roasted beans and perfectly creamy steamed milk delivered great satisfaction. It's not often that the quality, high quality, of the bean roasting and flavor comes through. The beans were roasted brilliantly for a Flat White, not so dark that that all of the origin flavors are gone, not so light that my face puckered from wild green beans. The coffee flavor was strong, balanced and nicely tempered with perfectly steamed milk. A sign in front of the shop said something like Try our award winning espresso made by our award winning barista. We're very happy we did. Sorry we haven't tried any of the food yet, it looked great.

Amazing menu, fun atmosphere, friendly staff! Great food and priced well. Will definitely go again.read more

Lakefront cafe, lots of seating…read more Coffee, brunch, lunch items. Coffee and food were delicious! Try the spinach and mushroom fricasse! You order at the counter and they bring your food to you. Service, so friendly! Parking is easy and right out front.

The food was quite tasty. I love scones so of course I had to get a date scone, which ive never had…read moreso I had to try it! It was quite tasty as well. And the Chi Tea was delicious. The view was amazing which added to the wonderful experience. The service was delightful they were very nice!

Tasty raspberry and white choc muffin today. Coffee good but not great - decaf still a bit weak.read more

Incredibly friendly and sweet staff, lots of indoor and outdoor dining space, and plenty of…read moreappealing sweet and savoury options. The spinach and feta spanakopita was perfect and beautifully plated; the merry berry smoothie wasn't too sweet.

We went here looking for local craft beers and we found them! We found a decent draft list of a…read morevariety of styles even though it was a bit short at 5 taps for a gastropub. I had the stone slab lamb rump which was delicious and easy to cook. It comes raw on a hot stone which allows tasting the meat at different levels of 'doneness'. My date had the cajun jerk sandwich which was fantastic. The mix of spicy and sweet flavors were well executed. The prices seemed reasonable for NZ which is to say they are more than I'm accustomed to from the States. Finally, the view of the lake and sunset was stupendous. I will definitely recommend this restaurant to a friend visiting the area.

We walked for a while along the banks of Lake Taupo, before we settled on the Lake House for…read moredinner, located centrally in town, right across the street from the Lake which allowed for beautiful views of the lake. The large terrace wasn't very busy, but there were only 2 or 3 servers, for both inside and outside, so it took an awfully long time for someone to come and take our order. My husband ordered the lamb rump and I went with the roasted lamb salad. My lamb was roasted to perfection, and combined with the feta cheese and a delicious dressing, this salad was absolutely scrumptious. The lamb rump was also cooked to perfection, but it was kind of drowning in sauce. Just too much of it. Water is served free here in New Zealand, but just don't ask for ice in it. Most places don't have it. Also, count on getting just one napkin and make do with it. The wait staff was friendly, but kind of timid and not very attentive to the customers. At the end of our meal, we had to wait again a considerable time for the bill to come. Even trying to get the attention of the wait staff turned out to be a chore. It would have been nice for someone to come by our table to ask how our meal was and if we needed anything else. In short, nice view, tasty food, but mediocre service. I couldn't really give more than 3 stars for that.

Two of us came for breakfast as we were passing through from Napier…read more We both ordered Poached Eggs, Streaky Bacon and Sourdough Toast. Everything was perfect and cooked beautifully. Gave a rare five stars as a cafe. It was busy so a bit noisy but discounted that as it was, afterall, a cafe. The staff were very genuine, warm and friendly.

Amaaaazing food! Avocado toast was super yummy with perfectly poached egg and yummy sourdough…read morebread. Lake Taupo? Bowl with blue coconut milk was absolutely delicious. Became my favorite and I love these kinds of nutritious bowls. The granola was perfect as well. The little nephew loved the blue coconut blend. Cinnamon roll was yum too. Nice outdoor seating with kids toy for play. Hehe cute cafe with delicious food, ample space, and great accommodations for all ages. Would highly recommend and revisit next time I'm in Taupo again!