Lunch with the dear friend @aharbid at @tartanrosecakeryanddeli …read more Exquisitely delicate salmon skewers with sweet and fresh Waldorf salad is not your most common lunch combo! Then it was topped up with a sweet treat from cabinet. What else can a girl dream of? . . #food #foodblogger #foodblog #foodporn #foodgram #foodphoto #foodie #foodography #foodphotography #ethnicfood #ethniccooking #worldcuisines #foodie #taranaki #taranakifoodie #delicious #eat #instafood #instafoodporn #goodfood @fdprn #fdprn #letsguide #foodblogfeed #foodie_feature #local #deli #cake #salmon #salmonskewer #lunch @ Tartan Rose Cakery & Deli

This little cafe is a dream. From its gorgeously cute fit out to the HUGE variety of cabinet…read moredelights, it is the perfect spot to sit and soak in the hustle and bustle of the atmosphere and treat yourself. With delicious staff, who always welcome you with a smile and an exciting menu that puts the Tartan Rose spin on old classics, the only wrong decision you can make here is to not go early enough and miss out. This places cabinet sells out fast ... and if you have ever tried to get Tartan Rose Cake at the market or a wedding you know what I mean, it moves like it has legs ... so go EARLY to ensure you get the whole selection, or not if making choices is not your strong suit, either way, it will be well worth the effort. Did I mention how good the coffee was and the fresh flowers on all the tables?? The only thing I love more than indulging in the mouthwatering treats and chatting with the delightful staff is knowing that by doing so I am supporting a local small business in its first year of operation and boy, what these guys have done in a year is incredible. Keep up the amazing work Tartan Rose, let everyone eat cake xox

Great little stop on our way to Waitomo Caves! Good variety of fresh pies & pastries, also…read moresandwiches, some vegetarian too. Fried chicken & hot food. Very cheap; sandwiches from $3!

Great local bakery, really fresh food, meat pies, savories, cakes and breads. Wonderful fresh food…read morethat is a treat. The people working there are friendly and helpful. It is not a sit down place but you can buy your food and go over to Virginia Lake just around the corner and sit there and enjoy your food. Great lunch place, delicious food. Highly recommended.

I've got such a good memory of this place! I've been in New…read moreZealand for a short period of time and I think that its one of my favorite. I was abroad for several months already, and I was badly homesick. Every single French person would tell you the same thing: what they really miss when they're abroad is French food and especially French bread and bakery. (also saucisson, and cheese) One day, some friends of mine showed me this very special place. I was skeptical first, because you can't find true real French bakeries abroad easily. Usually you find croissants which don't taste like croissants in France T___T! I'm not saying there'nt good, just saying that they taste different. But when I came closer I could see the little sticker on the door "Artisan boulanger". Startled I yelled :"no way!!! It's a real French bakery!!" A huge smile on my face, I ordered croissants, pies, Florentins comme à la maison! They taste just like the ones I could buy in France. Such a good quality, such a delight! (*o*) I deeply recommend this place for all those who like French food or for those who just want to have a little taste of France.

This is a lovely little french bakery shop, I think the ownership has changed recently and while…read morethe pastries are nice and there is natural made chocolate. The range is quite similar to others. I was expecting to see something outstanding with remarkable presentation and I saw a fairly simple 'deli' layout with table and chairs both inside and outside. Its a lovely place, the food is nice but its not quite an 'experience'

This place is hopping with diners and for good reason, loads of pastry's, sandwiches, and classic…read morediner food at great prices. We had a custard horn (great cream and custard) and a gluten-free hash stack which was two hash brown patties, bacon, egg, tomato and tomato jam plus lettuce- sinfully good

Great old fashioned cafe and bakery. Famous for selling thousands of cream filled pastry horns…read more Delicious generous breakfasts and counter food. Good coffee. Recently refurbished and now has excellent all weather out door seating. A definite reason to stop in Sanson

Hubby and I stopped here for a quick lunch before tackling Mt. Taranaki. Although not the…read morefriendliest service, the food was pretty good. I had the beetroot salad with chicken special and the Thai pumpkin soup, which filled me up more than enough to hike the trails. I can't recall what hubby had, but he seemed entirely satisfied, as well. Located a little outside of town, the trip was definitely worth the extra distance.

Just had a cappuccino and a wonderful muffin served with a little bowl of whipping cream, but…read moredidn't actually have a meal here. Saw some of the other tables being served and it all looked really good. Good prices, I would recommend stopping!