Lots of tasting jars with wooden spoons for samples. You would think it would get too sweet eating…read morehoney samples, but it didn't. I especially loved the manuka honey. It's supposed to be good for getting rid of colds. They also had items made out of honey like face creams and candy. Also had textiles for sale. Inside the store also had an information section about bees and honey production that was interesting and interactive for kids of all ages. I was on a tour bus with 20 other folks. The service was pretty quick. I had to wait behind one person to check Out.

This is a great stop along the wine trail. They've done a nice job of making it basically a…read morebeekeeping museum. There's a little video of inside a hive, there are a few active hives or frames you can look at, there are panels of information about beekeeping and the local honey, and of course there's the tasting area. They don't tackily police the tasting, so you can try the honeys in your preferred order and compare a few you might be considering. It's really interesting how different the honeys are from one another. They sell all the honey products you could want, from edible honey and honey products to the cosmetics you see in tourist shops everywhere. I didn't do much comparison shopping but the prices seemed about average, which means a bit high. The staff was friendly when I entered, and as I paid and they gave me a winery map and some suggestions. There's plenty of parking in the lot outside. It's just off Te Mata and near Black Barn, Te Mata, and Craggy Range wineries.

I discovered this little cafe by accident, literally, while I was at the medical centre opposite…read more It's a 'walkin' cafe, but there are a couple of spaces to sit inside and a few seats on the footpath outside. There's Havana coffee, a good selection of freshly baked artisan breads and a mouthwatering display of sweet treats in the cabinets. I am working my way through my favourites - cannoli and coffee caramel eclair are already ticked off the list. The strawberry tart is awaiting my next visit!

Hawke's Bay Farmers Market is one of my favourite markets to date for its abundant range of…read moreproduce, and the fact that everyone is catered for. Highlights included: FIGS from Te Mata Figs, plus fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, nutty and wholesome gluten free breads, organic blueberries and ice cream from Bay Blueberries, gluten and dairy free treats and products from HAPI, mouthwatering macarons from Monsieur Macaron, hot chilies like jalapeños and Padron peppers, honeycomb honey sourced from Cape Kidnappers and SO much more! The market is on every Sunday from 8.30am till 12.30pm.

Looking for $3 pumpkins? Or how about bags of fresh apricots for $6? Or maybe Feijoa fruit ice…read morecream? Then, you have come to the right place - The Fruit Shop. Their Instagram bio claims it is "Hawke's Bay's best fruit destination"... and I think they are right on track! While I loved the fresh fruit and vegetables at the Hawke's Bay Farmers Market, the fruit and vegetables at The Fruit Shop were more reasonably priced. Plus, real fruit ice cream - and not just the usual strawberry and blueberry, but FEIJOA. Ultimate bonus!!! We literally filled our car with sooooo many goodies from The Fruit Shop and took these all the way back to Auckland. I would highly recommend you stop here next time you visit Hawke's Bay!

Just popped in and they had a table. Food and service were great and the food amazing!…read moreBang bang cauliflower was the dish to get!! Loved it!

From the owner: Deliciosa Tapas & Wine where the village eats, drinks & relaxes. Deliciosa combines relaxed…read moreMediterranean styled tapas dining with the finest Hawke's Bay produce and an extensive local & international wine list. Deliciosa offers an intimate & rustic ambience and a commitment to quality food and wine. Our guiding philosophy, over the past 7 years, is a focus on great service, superb food and excellent beverage in order to create what they affectionately call our little 'South of Spain' experience. This means bringing an inventive Spanish-Kiwi influenced range of 'tapas' and 'raciones' plates together with a hand-picked wine& beer list highlighting regional wines to the fore amidst a frequently changing selection of wider NZ and International offerings, all presented by a cheerful professional team. HOURS: Mon & Tues from 4pm, Wed to Sat from 11am till late for all day grazing.

"You have to get real fruit ice cream!" You choose the flavour/fruit, and they blend it in fresh…read morewith ice cream and holy cow, this ice cream was GOOD. It helps that New Zealand also Just has such fresh and tasty dairy. I got the mixed berry in a cone and it was such a perfect treat. Cash only for those who don't have a New Zealand bank card (?) unless you want to pay with debit!

Fresh strawberries, good selection of fruit and veggies (all locally sourced), a few artisan…read moreproducts from local suppliers and the nicest soft serve cones... Choose from strawberry, blueberry or blackberry... Or a combo of any of them. Yes, there's sometimes queues, but it's worth it on a scorching day!