I have yet to find a good coffee between Tauranga and Auckland. It's a barren wasteland of…read moresuperettes and truck stops (don't even 'Copper Kettle' me). Today I decided to give Waihi township a quick look through. I have to admit - usually we're making this drive at unusual hours, and we're ready to go full throttle and crank some KFC by the time we hit Waihi. But not today! A) because it was 8:30am and B) because I was driving solo and thus not tormented by peer pressure and my innate weakness for chicken. There weren't many places open this early in the morning (on a public holiday, no less). But a few cars were parked outside an unassuming 'German Bakery' on the main drag. I pulled up, stepped past the quaint round tables with checkered cloth that huddled together outside trying not to fall prey to the torrential downpour. I entered the chain-drop curtain thing to find a tidy, warm and wonderfully aromatic bakery. A quick peek behind the counter revealed - tah dah! - an espresso machine. Golden. I ordered a double shot mocha with soy ($6.50 - they charge for soy), and sat down while the lovely German fellow (who had emerged from a back room somewhere at the 'clink' of the chains) prepared my caffeinated dream. While I waited, I read the brief info sheet that lay on every table - it detailed the process of preparing and baking sourdough, and the nutritional benefits of it versus other breads. Though I only wanted coffee, I was now convinced that I needed some sourdough in my life. There was a huge variety of freshly baked loaves, but I decided to be traditional and bought a classic white ($6). The coffee was lovely. Very much better than I usually get on this drive (although the sugar factor was probably at play in this one - will order a flat white next time to double check). I haven't eaten the sourdough yet - I'm saving it for dinner. But if you're heading through Waihi I'd definitely give the German Bakery a look through - it's a neat little find! P.S. My coffee came with a bite of something delicious. I could not begin to tell you what it was, but it appeared to contain nuts and fruits and was fresh from the oven.

Best coffee I have ever tasted and the sourdough breads best ever - so full of flavour and not full…read moreof air, will last for days in pantry, poppy cake lovely too.

I stayed 3 nights in Matamata while visiting various parts of the North Island and stopped here for…read morecoffee every morning. They had a great selection of pastries and the coffee was always on point. This is clearly a business that is run with passion and I highly recommend stopping here for your morning caffeine dose if you find yourself in Matamata.

From the owner: We make exceptional coffees and delicious Fresh fruit smoothies. All go well with our muffins,…read moreslices and biscuits.

Coffee was great. Girl working was playing the best playlist I've heard in Raglan yet. What else…read morecould you want?

A must visit and enjoy the coffee, along with watching the coolest fashion and vibe in #NZ !…read more#Raglan is the #ByronBay of NZ.

One of the best cafes in Raglan. Great coffee and food and a light, relaxing decor and good street…read moreseating if you're into that.

I stopped in for lunch here with my boyfriend on our way to Hobbiton one sunny Sunday. It was busy…read morebut we were able to snag a table outside. The service was attentive but not necessarily friendly. I ordered a kombucha and the grain bowl, my boyfriend ordered a burger. I was happy to find a place that catered to both of us, as I'm vegan and my boyfriend will eat anything. It's rare to find a place where we can both get something we want. The food and drinks came out quickly and everything was really good. The grain bowl was hearty and filling, and my boyfriend ate his burger in like 2 minutes. The restaurant is really cute, I loved the casual beach vibes. It's very Raglan :) We paid inside before we left and I bought a raw caramel slice for the road. It didn't make it too far down the road, I ended up eating it only 5 minutes after we got in the car. It was rich as, super caramelly and chocolatey. Absolutely 1000% amazing and exactly what I needed to finish off a great meal. My boyfriend and I split the bar, which was a great idea as I couldn't down something that intense after a huge grain bowl. We were both full for like 7 hours after our meal here, it was so good and that raw bar really hit the spot. I think the food was fab, but we didn't get the excellent service that it seems others got here :( Still, I'd go back if I was in Raglan!

The staff are very nice, the coffee was really good and the banana bread was the best I've ever had!read more

Great food and service. We had the omelet and all day breakfast pie…read moreAll very good Prices seemed a bit high but idk as a foreigner.

Currently rebranded as Heidi's Swiss Cafe we stopped there this morning as it is, in our opinion,…read morethe best food in Tirau. OMG, I ordered the Eggs Royale with bacon instead of salmon and it was sublime. The most beautiful, orangey yolked, melting interior poached eggs with the best hollandaise I have eaten in my life. Bacon, crisp, but not overcooked and a kumara rosti/pattie that any vegetarian would give their eye teeth for. Coffee was good, but not excellent, but that couldn't detract from the breakfast that was served with in season asparagus as a bonus extra. $15 for this fantastic breakfast (coffee extra) Top of the hill, King of the hill, Yum yum

From the owner: We have Handmade Italian Coffee Machines, all accessories for Coffee…read more We also have 40 Different Teas from TLEAF TEA. We Repair & Service the Coffee Machines we sell. Barista Training is available on Request We Roast our Own COFFEE.... OtoBahn Coffee

Great food and this has long been a favourite cafe whenever visiting the Mount…read more However the prices have gone crazy $17 for a wrap (and not that big) is too much and getting greedy. So whilst the food looked great as usual, we moved on to a more value offering.

Had the eggs Benedict. Good, but a bit different being that it was on a bagel. Would prefer an…read moreEnglish muffin, but I enjoyed it anyway. Cool rustic sitting area in the back. You pay at the counter when you arrive, like a lot of places in New Zealand. So no real service to speak of, but the staff was friendly.

Great cafe. Spacious place with tons of seating serving both food and coffee. As an American, I had…read moreto learn the hard way that an iced coffee in NZ is more like a frappe. The employee was more than happy to accommodate me for my black coffee over ice. The coffee itself was delicious and flavorful. I didnt order any food, but they looked delicious. Free and fast wifi too.

Stopped by for a coffee as our AATKings tour guide described this place. Nice and warm and…read morefriendly staff to the tourist.

Yummy breakfast and lunch choices with eggs Benedict being a big deal. Flat white is beautiful and…read moreexcellent as well. Service is a plus and ambiance is wonderfully mid century modern. Open from 7:00 am for a proper tea or cafe mocha.

Food was good, but they forgot to add on one thing and instead swapped it. They weren't very happy…read morewhen i asked for it to be brought ~ i just asked for them to bring it not remake the order. It was quiet and clean, but there are other cafes with better service and choices.