Some of the best coffee in town served by some of the best friendliest people ever in a tiny…read moreunassuming lot that you could be forgiven for driving straight past. You'll always find plenty of locals lounging outside in good weather at the makeshift tables or stopping by on the run for their morning cup of joe. Chat with the super friendly long-term resident expat Brits who run this joint. They can also give you great tips whether you are here on holiday or have moved permanently. They drive their coffee mobile right up to the shack and serve a wide range of hot drinks. Check out their amazing baking. Their gluten-free cookies are to die for (often lemon or lime flavoured). They also have a small range of vegan products available most days and I'm keen to try their pies sometime soon. They are open early morning to around 3ish next to the Caltex service station.

Nice find while in paihia on a rainy day…read more I liked -great coffee -friendly service -good for morning coffee or lunch A warning:they close early

Great coffees and food! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a proper coffee in Paihia! Decently…read moreoff the beaten tourist track so provides relief from that!

I miss my sexy Maori man. He ordered a lime-flavored smoothie here while I was busy being a tourist…read more(looking around for souvenirs). I don't know what else is in there since I only asked what flavor it was. Maybe milk? Ice cream? It was heaven! It was creamy, sweet, and tangy at the same time. So yummy! Being the little piglet that I am, I inhaled it and blamed him for finishing it instead. Hehe. :)

Such a great atmosphere. We were in Paihia for 3 days. Had breakfast and dinner at this ice cream…read moreplace. Tayla and Ebony were the two people that served a group of us. Honestly this was service with a smile. Music was playing and we all started singing along to it. Highly recommend going here. A lot of variety also.

Cutest ice cream shop a few steps from the beach area. The white chocolate and raspberry ice cream…read morewas phenomenal. We also loved the salted caramel and the fig and manuka honey! Yummy crisp cones and good prices. Perfect for a stroll along the water.

Let me just say this place isn't much to look at but their ice cream knocked my socks off! Its a…read moresmall store front with an elevated ice cream counter and the staff take your order and pass you small cones and dishes of heaven right over the counter to you. Service is fast, and the ice cream is amazing! What else can you ask for in a picturesque water front town!

We went here last night and got some cookies and cream ice cream and it was super delicious. If…read moreyou're looking for a tasty treat on the waterfront, I would highly recommend going here. They have a lot of different flavors of ice cream and the staff is very polite to! Check it out.

Delicious fresh Louise cake and nice sunny spot outside. But coffee very disappointing. Very weak…read moredecaf and somehow both weak and bitter normal latte . Lots of pies being sold so must be a specialty.

Yummy coffee and breakfast, had the waffle and it was just what I needed! Service was quick and…read moreattentive although it did get busy in late morning.

Great coffee and smoothies, fluffiest tastiest omelettes, delicious eggs bene, tasty salads. They…read moretend to use local ingredients and turn them into delicious baked goods. Try the gluten free scones with marmalade, the carrot lemon soup is great value at $10.50. Friendly smiley hard working staff. The setting is quirky fun and has a tropical feel for the centre of town. The entrance has water features amongst tropical plants with plenty of seating inside and out. Sells everything gluten-free, there is gluten bread available if you want it. There is also a community notice board inside. This cafe is located next door to McDonalds.

The food was good but both times i have been in, 2 separate occasions I've encountered the most…read moresurly, atrocious customer service ever. Initially i assumed it was a one off and maybe the server was just having a bad day! but nope i went in again today, different server and she was even more rude than the last one! Im always polite to hospitality staff as one should be but this young woman today was just awful, is something going on with morale in that place because the staff are foul and i will not be going back, even though the food is hood and the cafe itself is very clean

Three words: Pork Belly Pie. While on the hunt for a tasty quick brekky, a good friend recommended…read morethe Kerikeri Bakehouse. The pork belly pie lived up to its allure beaming from the pie warmer. They have a vast range of savories, filled rolls, sandwiches, pastries, cakes and slices. My friend had the ginger crunch slice which had whimsical corn flakes on top. Atmosphere is comfortable, laid-back and pricing is the utmost reasonable. Stop by feel like a local and don't forget about the pork belly pie!