hands down best cafe in waihi! came here for girls' brunch on Friday... then again Sunday morning…read more We didn't expect there to be so many options and baked goods, but we were very pleasantly surprised by everything we had! All the coffees were smooth and sweet, and the mochas are to die for! Loved the outdoor seating as well as the paintings for sale in the main rooms! Huge baked goods as well, perfectly toasted and available on the go. Service is so sweet and prompt. Everyone here clearly cares and is involved in the community. Must see!

Cute historic cafe nestled in the heart of Waihi serving fresh food. High quality coffees for the…read moreconnoisseur that wants a mid morning or afternoon cuppa. Wonderful selection of freshly made muffins and scones (both savory and sweet). For lunch, there is a very nice selection of fresh vegetable salads. I've found it hard to find many fresh vegetable options while traveling so this was a welcome change and will be appreciated by vegetarians as well. When we were there they had: beetroot salad, wild rice and peanut, kumara and nut, broccoli and parmasean as well as a couple others. For the carnivores, the grilled steak sandwich with chimmichuri is big enough to feed an army and was worth the $21 price tag. Stacked on thick ciabatta, sliced sweet peppers, lettuce it's a handful and comes served with a few onion rings on top. The spot is also great for solo diners and families. A selection of magazines are available to borrow in addition to coloring books for the little ones and a high chair.

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.

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.

This place was incredible! The owner was so sweet and the food was heavenly. The friend we were…read morewith told us about this place and as we kept walking, the more dingy places began to look. I started doubting that my friend knew where this place was, but lo and behold we come across the refinery. This place is tucked away from the street like its own little oasis. The staff was kind and welcoming. I wasn't looking to order a sandwich, but I'm so glad I did. I ordered a special, which I believe is a ham sandwich and it was served on milk bread. This bread was absolutely amazing. I asked the owner if she made this bread because it was so yummy. She said she got it from a bakery, which I then went to a couple days later to get a loaf myself - it was that good! Overall, cute place that is definitely worth checking out!

Great atmosphere and fantastic food. Well worth dropping in here if you're in Paeroa. Good coffee…read moretoo. I really enjoyed the mince on toast - nice chilli kick.

I came here with my partner while on a road trip from Auckland. We were meant to visit Waihi beach,…read morebut it was raining and it was boxing day. Cafe Strata was one of the few cafes open in Waihi, so we went in for a hot coffee and a warm meal after spending the night freezing our butts off in a tent. The owner and his wife were running the place (with no additional help, though it was quite busy). I'm not sure if that is normal or if they were giving their employees the day off due to the holiday. It took a while of standing in line - with one person in front of us - just to get our order in. I ordered a soy cappuccino and my partner ordered a glass of OJ. After browsing the meat-filled menu and seeing only one vegetarian option (eggs on toast), I asked if they had anything available for vegans. The guy behind the counter told me they have gluten free options (not quite the same, haha) but my partner, ever the quick thinker, asked if I could have toast with tomatoes and hash browns. The guy working there told me he could do that and charged me as a toast with jam. My boyfriend ordered eggs on toast, and our bill came to just over $23. I got my soy cappuccino within about 5 mins of sitting down, but we had a very long wait from there on. It took about 30 mins to get our food (there was one cook in the back, the owners wife I'm assuming), and my boyfriends OJ came after we were almost finished with our food. I think the guy initially forgot about it, but it was a bit annoying since we asked about it when our food came and instead of just pouring it, the woman just told us that the guy would get it. Not a massive deal though. All in all, it was a decent place to have a casual meal. There was nothing spectacular about it, and I would recommend to the owner to possibly hire help if it is that busy regularly, but other than that, I was very pleased at how accommodating they were for my vegan request and the brekky and latte were good!

Ate brunch here, had a yummy eggs bene and the vegan fritters. They took care to help us avoid…read morefood allergies and were friendly. The cafe has all sorts of interesting random decor and they played cool, laid back music.

We were here on a Monday 10am, the crowd just keep coming in, guess this place must be in the…read morelocal's fav list! Tips: there are some vintage collections displayed around, try to spot some!

Great setting in this cute town of Thames. Fresh food, baked goods and pressed juice. We split…read morethe Turkish chicken sandwich, side salad and brownie - we felt plenty satisfied all for $25NZ. Friendly service with both indoor and outdoor seating. A perfect stop for a bite or drink while staying near by or on your way thru.

Delicious. Can be a bit of a wait when busy, and limited hours. Pastry items all tried have been…read moreexcellent.

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.

Amazing steak and cheese pie , prices understandable for the high quality and delicious foodread more

We stumbled on this amazing cafe driving to Rotorua from the Coromandel Peninsula. It's literally…read morethe only cafe/bakery in town so we were among mostly if not all locals. There is a huge selection of freshly made pastries, sandwiches and various other hot foods. If that's not enough they offer a menu of hot breakfast and sandwiches. We ordered the hot rib eye sandwich and a couple of meat pies. Everything was fresh and delicious. PROS: Fresh food Meat pies Rib Eye sandwich Lolli cakes Supporting local business Small town cafe Prices CONS: Must be passing through to get here.

Our second meal here was much better (service and food). We were seated at a nice table inside with…read moreviews to the beach. I ordered a beet salad with goat cheese, arugula, almonds, shredded chicken and balsamic vinegar. My husband ordered a steak with potatoes. We had a yummy brownie sundae for dessert. Ben was a good server.

Great location, good food, good service Had the Rosti tower…read moreand hubs had chowder, both recommended. Good coffee.