4 Best Restaurants in Whakatane, Coromandel and the Bay of Plenty

Babinka Restaurant and Bar

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A delightful blend of cuisines can be found here, from authentic curries from Sri Lanka and India to modern New Zealand classics, including seafood specialties and quality steaks. There’s also a breakfast menu, and local and imported beers and wines from the bar.
Lunch Dinner Sri Lankan $$
62 The Strand, Bay of Plenty, 3120, New Zealand
07-307--0009
www.babinka.co.nz
Known For
  • <PRO>refreshing mango lassi</PRO>
  • <PRO>relaxed ambience</PRO>
  • <PRO>house-baked desserts</PRO>
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed 2--5

Café 4u

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Salted-caramel, white-chocolate, and creme-custard donuts are among the decadent favorites at this central Whakatane café. However, sandwiches and savory pies are other options from the cabinet, and you can order from a full breakfast and lunch menu for something cooked freshly on site. The small lemon meringue pies are snapped up quickly, too, but you'll always have something to choose from in the house baking line.  Indoor and outdoor seating is available.

The Bean Cafe and Roastery

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Mellow jazz might be playing in the background, local art graces the walls, and the retro couches and armchairs are great spots to chill out and enjoy a coffee, which is freshly roasted every day in the café. Snack options include bagels with any filling you desire, egg and bacon rolls, sandwiches, cakes, and slices. Alfresco dining is available as well.

Café Breakfast Lunch Brunch $
72 The Strand, Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, 3120, New Zealand
07-307–0494
www.thebeancafe.co.nz
Known For
  • in-house coffee roasting
  • quirky and arty decor
  • excellent bagels
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: No dinner

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White Island Café

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At the base of Moutohora Island Tours, run by Ngati Awa Tourism, this place specializes in breakfast and lunch. The café opens up from 7 am to 2 pm, and its right by the water, as good an excuse as any to try the delicious seafood chowder with its mix of prawns, calamari, fish, and mussels. Also recommended is the potato and kale soup with red roasted almonds. The café serves a hearty Kiwi breakfast and also specializes in fresh-baked pastries.