Whether you’re after carb-free, gluten-free, paleo, keto, low fat, high fat, or your standard hearty full Kiwi breakfast with all the fixings, you’re covered!
Our restaurateurs and artisan makers are savvy and creative, and many are award winners. Besides great dishes, they also whip up your fix of barista-made coffees. A great selection of specialty bakeries offer breads, pies, slices, donuts, cupcakes and more.
Support our locals on the weekend at the street markets where you can buy freshly made items like fry bread, donuts, ciabatta rolls, kebabs, chutneys, jams, honey and more, or grab breakfast, lunch or dinner from the food trucks. You can also shop for fresh, locally grown, seasonal, organic fruit, veggies and native herbs to fill your caravan hamper or picnic basket.
Saturday Morning Farmers Market – 7am to 1pm, Kuirau Park
Rotorua Night Market – 5 to 8.30pm, on Tutanekai Street between Himemoa and Haupapa streets
Scope Rotorua
Cafés
Wild about flavour, Scope Café’s all-day breakfast and lunch menu is a fusion of delectable wild flavours, combined with a twist, to create mouth-watering dishes.
Third Place Café
Cafés
Check out the award-winning café with one of the best views in town and great food to top it off!
The Perfect Spot
Cafés
Whether you’re visiting town and want to enjoy an alternative dining experience at one of Rotorua’s hidden gems, or you’re a local looking for a way to spice up your celebration or special occasion, The Perfect Spot will create “the perfect spot” for you to have a personalised and truly wonderful and memorable picnic experience.
Okere Falls Store
Cafés, East
Espresso, beer and wine, cakes, ice cream, chocolate, take-home meals, pies, organics, gourmet and everyday groceries, Italian and German treats, New Zealand artisan foods plus lots more fantastic yummy things!
Waimangu Local Store & Café
Cafés, South
Waimangu Local Store and Café is a cosy, unique, family friendly spot boasting beautiful views over Waimangu Volcanic Valley. It's the perfect spot to refuel after a walk in the Waimangu Volcanic Valley, or a midway stop on the way to Taupō. Or maybe just somewhere to while away a sunny afternoon.
Guidough's
Cafés
A Swiss style artisan bakery with two shops in Rotorua, famous for its cinnamon rolls, sourdough bread, pastries and pies.
Artisan Café
Cafés
Artisan Café is a small independent eatery with a passion for good food, good coffee and authentic service for breakfast, brunch and lunch.
Charlie's Café at Chipmunks Playland
Cafés, East
Grab a bite to eat at Charlie's while the kids play at the number one choice for kids' entertainment in Rotorua!
Trail Kitchen
Cafés, South
One of Rotorua’s newest cafés located at the stunning Waipa Mountain Bike Park specialising in casual dining and great coffee.
Market Kitchen Café at Skyline Rotorua
Cafés
Enjoy a tasty range of dishes and beverages in Market Kitchen Café, while enjoying breathtaking views over Rotorua!
Marshmallow
Cafés
Using her nana’s recipes and making everything in the little kitchen at the back of the shop, Wendy’s dream of having her own cakery came true in August 2021.