I was travelling through a bit of the North Island with my family on a road trip and we stopped…read moreover in Taurange for the night. It's one of my favorite beach areas and we stayed on the Tauranga side (not the Mount side). With two little kiddos, we were up early and went to The Strand area in search of coffee (and breakfast, but mostly coffee). It was proably a little before 8:00 am and there were no souls to be found, except at the Dry Dock. We noticed that it seemed to literally be the only place open in the few blocks that we walked around. I was looking for something with a water view, but I was desperate for some caffiene and, with nothing else open, these guys had us as their captive audience. The good news is, it all turned out good. Really good. The staff were friendly and accommodating. We asked for a high chair and they just about fell over themselves with happiness to provide it (we later learned that they had just bought one for the cafe and we were the lucky first users of it). Breakfast was yummy and there was plenty of the standard NZ type breakfast options available, in addition to the goodies in the bakery cabinet. My husband had some yummy French toast with bananas and bacon. I had the mueli, which to be fair was a little different than I expected, but still good. It had a lot of fresh fruit on it (apples, bananas, etc.) which was all fine and dandy, but not as much meusli itself. So, if you find yourself in Tauranga with a need for breakfast and/or coffee (at an hour, really) swing on by and I don't think you'll be disappointed.

We were here for a convention with a decent sized group, staying at a hotel around the corner and…read morethis place became our home-away-from-home. We ate breakfast here every morning and were treated like family. The food was delicious, the helpings generous and the price totally reasonable. The service was excellent as well. Very much recommend and we will definitely eat here when we're in Tauranga next.

Awesome food! Great staff!! Wonderful menu with plenty of vegan and gluten free options!!…read moreCelebrated my partners birthday breakfast and they brought him out a delicious carrot cake muffin with a candle and sang to him!! Went because saw locals review on yelp! Was definitely his favorite birthday breakfast!

Great coffee and friendly service. Excellent menu food but the cabinet food is priced a tad too…read morehigh for what it is.

My husband absolutely adored or breakfast at Ciabatta Cafe while in Rotorua…read more Service was fast, and friendly with plenty of open seating in the cafe. The food was outstanding, and we were blown away by the focaccia breakfast sandwich. The passion fruit Cronut was delicious as well!

We loved this spot so much we visited twice during our trip. They make the most delicious…read moresandwiches with fresh ciabatta bread. There's also a big selection of pastries and coffee on their menu. The location is in an industrial area but can be easily found with google maps. There's a few spots of parking outside and plenty of seating inside. The food comes out quickly and staff are nice. Very casual spot for top notch sandwiches. Highly recommend visiting if you're from out of town.

This cafe is sadly no longer operating. It was so good for vegan food that it is sadly missedread more

Great small cafe for breakfast or lunch. Lovely atmosphere, with outdoor and indoor seating. Had…read moretwo of the egg dishes - the pea and mint fritters with poached eggs were particularly lovely.

Love luca's coffee. They have great baristas, friendly customer service and really reasonable…read moreprices for having prime real estate at the mount. They also use supreme beans which I am a fan of. They have a great flat white and even do spicy chai lattes for the non coffee drinkers. Inside they have small baked goods , but the real star is the coffee. They have minimal interior and exterior seating but it's enough for those who want to grab a coffee before heading over to the beach or walking around the mount. Outdoor seating is also pet friendly :) Definite fan and always somewhere to head back to whenever I'm visiting the mount area. Would definitely recommend to coffee aficionados and latte lovers alike! What a gem in and around the tauranga area.

A great barista always makes the difference! This guy's got some coffee skills! Had a soy flat…read morewhite and even if the taste of the coffee itself wasn't what I'd usually go for, the technique was there! The place is also pretty good looking with a sleek design and even turf on the tables !

Quaint little cafe off the beaten track but worth a stop on a sunny day. Great outdoor area to sit…read morein the sun and enjoy a cold beer/wine or some food. Food is tasty and their homemade bread is fresh, beers are cold and the atmosphere is relaxed. Apparently there is live music on Sunday afternoons. Don't let the quiet nature of Paengaroa put you off - this cafe isba great find for a bite to eat or a relaxed drink. There's also a small craft shop inside.

My husband and I were very impressed with Mixture. It was near impossible to choose what to get as…read moreeverything looked soo delicious. We landed on a matcha latte, 2 smoothies (piña colada and snickers), as well as the berry lemon curd and white chocolate muffin & herb garlic and chili jam scone. The berry muffin was the star of the show and prob the best muffin I've ever had. Mixture is a must try!

Consistently good coffee. Lots of options for breakfast…read more Hard not to find something to like.

Henry and teds is soo good! They have the best vegan slices and oh my!!! The Orange juices are…read morecrazy good!

So good I could cry. I genuinely feared I was being served something glutenous, it's so good and…read moreconvincing. Sandwiches and donuts, what more could a celiac sufferer ask for? Delicious options, delightful coffee even for those of us who don't much care for coffee, good pricing, phenomenally helpful and friendly staff.

Looking for a breakfast that doesn't taste of animal cruelty? This is your 'go to' place in…read moreTauranga. Delicious all-plantbased (vegan) menu guaranteed to get you coming back for more. Thanks for a great breakfast. You rock! :) x