Reviews of Bus Stop. (Coffee Shop) in Ōtaki (Wellington).

Bus Stop

302 Reviews

166 Comments

Coffee shop

Cafe

55 Sims Road, Te Horo Beach 5581, New Zealand

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Information of Bus Stop, Coffee shop in Ōtaki (Wellington)

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Reviews of Bus Stop

y. m.

Brilliant cafe to visit. Fantastic food, relaxed atmosphere with beautiful surroundings to just watch the world go by. You order in the bus and can sit in the cabins dotted around the garden or sit outside in various areas of the garden. Lots to look at and discover, the kids will love it.

M. S.

Relaxed outside eating café. Order and pay upfront in the bus. Leave your name and your order is brought by someone calling your name. You can also have your dogs watch you eat.

S. M.

A quickly little cafe that you have to know about to find. Easy to miss even if you're looking for it as it's off a side road & behind a big hedge. A tucked away little gem that I'd imagine on a warm summer day would be blissful. Quirky art around the property & an interesting little walk with lots to see. Nice food too all served out off a converted old bus. Quirky little seating areas make for a really interesting cafe stop. Go & discover it for yourself, it's definitely not your average cafe.

M. N.

Great little café in the middle of nowhere by Te Horo beach on the Kapiti Coast. Set in an old bus, extensive seating in a garden setting. Great little menu and coffee. Well worth the visit. Only open 3 days a week, and be ready to stand in a queue to order. 😎

F.

Second time to this quaint cafe. Funnily enough all three in our group ordered the same sandwich. Delicious ham and cheese toasted. My iced chocolate was incredible, great combination of cream and ice cream with a flourish of marsh mellows. Don't forget the doughnuts, the trip would be worth it just for these succulent morsels. How do they get so much cream inside them. Just amazing. If there is one thing that we all enjoyed about the Bus Stop, is the casual atmosphere, how people just stroll in with their dogs (practicing social distancing and sign in rules). The layout of the seating areas gives everyone space and privacy. It is just a delightful surrounding. Thanks ladies, will call again.

J. W.

Almost a victim of its own success! It gets busy! Such a beautiful cafe in the middle of nowhere. A lovely venue to sit and chat and enjoy the outdoors. Nice simple tasty food and delicious coffee. I recommend heading out off the beaten track track giving it a whirl! All aboard!

D. M.

Beautiful gardens, great food & amazing & relaxing atmosphere. Group of us ladies went today & sure we will return. Thank you. Recommend this amazing Cafe

M. D.

Such a lovely, unique place to have coffee, lunch and great conversation. Loved walking onto the bus to place my order and then sitting down outside at one of the many tables that are scattered around the property. Truly a one of a kind place. Loved it

R. W.

A great location with nooks and crannies to get lost in. The food is homemade. Try it all! Traditional kiwi fayre. Mince and cheese pies. Fish cakes. Oh the baking! Plan to exercise after a visit 😋

S. S. (.

So casual, so relaxing, so creative! You can feel good energy vibes everywhere. Oh and the food and coffee are just great!

k. c.

A must visit in Te horo! A cute wee coffee/craft shop in a beautiful garden setting. The cafe is in a bus and you can choose to sit in a few different cosy buildings or outside under the umbrellas. Lots of lovely preserves for sale too. Serves a few hot dishes, and lots of little sweet treats.

C. O.

Cute and rustic cafe with great food and a wonderful vibe

C. A.

Delightful local secret! The cafe has a lovely open and relaxed outdoor area for when the sun is shining, and some roomy indoor spaces for when it isn't. The coffee is good and the food is excellent. We had the meatball sub (could not recommend more) and a curry bread thing (also delicious). Dog friendly ,and in a sheltered quiet spot. Well worth the detour!

P. C.

What a pleasant surprise. The Bus Stop is so much more. You park by the entrance and walk through the garden. This opens into numerous seating areas, outdoors or covered. The kitchen is in an old bus and has a charm of its own. A good coffee and items from the menu, all cooked on site. A desire to recycle also shows the ethical credentials of this place. So worth a detour off the SH1.

S. R.

A perfect place to stop and take a load off. Great service and very fresh food. Take some spare change to buy $2 plants!

J. B.

Worth the drive. Such a good feeling, walking the path into TeHoro bliss. Quite time while we were here, but I believe it gets busy. Great coffee, homemade lemonade and treats. All made in the 🚌 ❤️

K. G.

Lovely quirky place with nice food and drinks and lots of visually interesting things to check out. Just be prepared to wait a while for for your food/drinks. We weren't in a hurry but I can imagine the wait might be hard for some.

C. T.

Wonderful experience dining here! Not only is the food delicious but we really enjoyed walking around & finding different spaces to dine with different little features everywhere. Staff are soo pleasant & made us feel so comfortable. An unforgettable experience! This place gets busy & we definitely understand why!

d. s.

One of the most incredible places I've ever been to. The staff are nothing short of friendly and hospitable. The did is amazing and the entire environment it's in is to die for. This place spells nothing but homey

c. p.

Very nice, rustic outdoor seating, with a number of various settings

R. B.

Nice quiet spot fo a coffee and brunch. Not expensive and good quality. No aircon but plenty of outdoor seating.

C. P.

Very quaint and quirky outdoors cafe. Rustic, with a variety of spaces to sit in or at. Lovely rural views and setting. Nice food, very hot coffee

C. P.

A nice place and well set out. Nice food to boot.

s. w.

was lovely. lots of little nooks and crannies to choose from for sitting in. i tried to feed a mouse a crumb of brownie but it was too shy to eat it.

L. H.

Yummy food, nice people, quirky place. A lovely place to enjoy a sunday brunch.

K.

lovely little cafe, awesome food, heaps of cute little seating areas, and the cutest little gift shop!

S. C.

Always lovely food and great service. Highly recommend.

B. M.

Amazing slice of paradise. Beautiful gardens creativity and fun. Love the concept. Fab coffee and the food wow you want to try everything. The food was excellent. Had to buy the homemade relish that's a must. Staff are amazing and so friendly. Felt comfortable and welcome. Came from Wellington. This cafe is highly recommended as a destination stop. Def coming back with friends. Brenda McDonald

R. B.

We weren't expecting too much from this visit. All up we thought the bus stop cafe was great. The coffee was delightful and all the sweet treats were delicious and very much enjoyed. Quite a long wait for the hot drinks but that wasn't an issue because of the incredible communication and great service.

g. t.

Such a fun rustic ambience. Delish food and awesome ladies looking after you. Highly recommend 🦋

L. S.

Friendly, fabulous and funky! Delicious, seasonal cafe food - menu changes weekly. Great indoor/outdoor setting suits all weather. Bring your kids, dogs, bmx and horse!

J. T.

Such a quirky rustic place. Very relaxed. A variety of sitting places, chairs, tables, indoors and outdoors to choose from. My lunch was delicious 😋Thoroughly enjoyed my relaxing time there catching up with a friend. Worth the drive out from Wellington. I'll be back.

F.

Soooo cute. Great food and service

H. H.

Wow what a cool setting 👌 yummy food. Gotta get in quick

L. H.

Great lovely place, biked up the beach from Paraparaumu. Great place to stop for a break. Food looked amazing and the place was awesome

P. A.

Friendly , lovely environment, open space with loads of character ... highly recommend this hidden treasure

D. &. A. B.

Beautiful, inspiring, creative location with amazing service. Well worth a visit for every person young or old. It also has small hand crafted items for sale and small seedlings who look beautifully nourished. Go with plenty of time to spare so you can soak it all in.

I. B.

Lovely spot to stop, check out the local artwork, get quality simple tasty food and good coffee

L. K.

Gorgeous hideaway in the middle of nowhere! Good coffee, great food and an amazing team make this the best kept secret on the coast.

M. r.

What a lovely setting, food may be basic but so well done. Delicious

W. S.

A peaceful green oasis in the middle of nowhere where an old bus serves as the kitchen and servery. Lots of unique little areas both in the shade and out in the bright sunshine cover the whole gamut of pleasurable and comfortable seating. Fare is basic but tasty and the coffee is good. Can't believe I've never been here before.

R. C.

If you’re passing through Te Horo on a good day, you have to stop here. This hidden away gem is one of the best cafes on the coast. An affordable menu with unique items that change frequently. Along with a great grassy outdoor seating that is great for the whole family. Food, service and ambience are all 5 stars.

A. W.

Great spot for a drink and a nibble. Loved the element of adventure and discovery, and how suited it was for kids and preschoolers to enjoy without disturbing other patrons too much. Thank you! I look forward to returning sometime soon.

c. M.

Such a cool place definetly recommend a visit on a sunny day! Yummy cake too!

J. a. B. R.

Always great here. Easy parking. Food is spectacular. Staff, welcoming and helpful. Garden, relaxed and comfortable. They recycle and reuse too!!!

J. H.

Amazing atmosphere they have created here. lots of little corners to hideaway, different rooms to sit in, different parts of the garden, with cute little ornaments and themes. it was great to go there with our young kids and the food was really nice, although modest in size, but that is also reflected in the reasonable prices. the only frustration of the day was the 20 minutes queuing inside the very hot bus, just to place the order

M. D.

This place is set in a beautiful bush setting with lots of different seating areas available. Lovely friendly staff and absolutely divine food. Definitely recommend coming here.

P. R.

What a great, quirky place! Excellent for a coffee and snack or lunch in such relaxing and unique surroundings. Make sure you get in early to avoid selling out of food (we had to order whatever was left as most items sold out)

W. S.

Such a lovely setting! Very friendly people, amazing creative decorations, cute flowers and plants to buy. Had a great coffee and pie. Great road trip destination from Wellington

K. C.

Super quirky appealing place. Initial coffee order took way too long but luckily, we weren't in a hurry. Food full of flavour. Some form of table numbers would make the staff's job easier rather than have them wander around calling names... especially for those with hearing disabilities!

J. H.

Really quaint atmosphere, definitely go back again. Loved the fact we can take dogs there on a lead. 1.30pm and they were running out of food, so go early rather than later if you want lunch which isn't full on meals. Snacks like toasted sandwiches, soup etc. Yummy baking if you just want a coffee and cake or treat.

M. M.

BUS STOP CAFE 55 Sims Rd, Te Horo Beach, Otaki 5581 A very unique and fantastic experience. If you want to try somewhere very different then this is definitely the place to come. Great coffee, homemade food (on the bus) and lovely staff. As a cafe owner myself, these guys have got it right. Recycling is important. Once again 10/10 Well done and definitely will be back.

L. v. G.

Very quirky little cafe with a great atmosphere. It's nestled in the bush, and can get busy, but when we got there before 4 on a saturday we had the place to ourselves. The staff were very enthusiastic and friendly, and the food was great too.

R. G.

Loved this cafe. Great food, friendly staff. The outdoor areas were just great. What a great place to spend an afternoon on the sun

C. H.

Awesome spot and food. Just a bit disappointed how long it took to get a coffee. It wasnt busy but 20mins in line then another 20 odd mins waiting.

K. T.

Excellent as always. Our visitors were delighted and plan to revisit. Excellent food and great setting.

B. M.

A unique country/coastal experience with great coffee, relaxed and friendly outdoor and indoor space, kids can run free, dog friendly and delicious home crafted cafe food prepared by Kirsty Green. The cafe has the wow factor and great for impressing visitors.

C. J.

Just 5 mins from the main road is Te Horos best kept secret. From the carpark you are lead down a path to a tranquil setting. Stepping into the old bus you are surrounded by books and crafts and this is where you order. A selection of cabinet food and menu.All freshly cooked on board the food bus by a wonderful crew. Focusing on sustainability serving ware is recycled including cups.Coffee is Supreme and The barista does it justice. The food is amazing and at a good price.Try the coriander and falafel. Crafts and preserves are for sale and their gongs sell like hot cakes. Choose your seating from a summer house to a rear end of a bus. Dogs are welcome and there is plenty of room for children to run around. They are closed from 20 Dec to 10 Jan.

S. R.

So cute, lovely atmosphere and nice food! Would have prefered if they didn't use single use plates although I think they had compostable/recyclable gear...may be worth bringing your own if you're own of you try to avoid waste 😊

E. P.

Delicious very reasonably priced food and drinks served with genuine hospitality and warmth. A beautiful rural setting but only a couple of minutes off SH1 - a great place for people of all ages and mobility, well worth seeking out.

J. D.

Takes some time for order's but tastes fantastic and it's Dog friendly

c. q.

Awesome food Awesome People, lovely garden area with lots of different sitting areas and a little room filled with all kinds of Art at a price you could afford,

G. W.

Amazing food and coffee, wonderful service and very cosy atmosphere. Always lots of vegan and vegetarian options in their constantly rotating menu. A must-visit and worth the tiny detour if you’re road tripping along SH1.

L. M.

Utterly breathtaking setup, dog friendly, horse friendly, bike friendly, car friendly, basically however you want to arrive is fine by them. Magnificent food and outstanding coffee. Wonderfully friendly people. Truly an experience.

J. H.

Fantastic little place to stop. Great coffee, beautiful scenery and the best toasted sandwich and passionfruit custard slice I have ever eaten.

c. d.

Garden setting with lovely open-air ambience, good chef and friendly staff, close to the beach

r. b.

Great place for group (family/friends/couples), food was great too. Loved it and will definitely be calling in again when up Te Horo way.

J. v. R.

Great place to enjoy a coffee and some of their fantastic cakes in a relaxed setting. The menu changes, but if the toasted banana loaf is available you really should try it.

R. E.

Cool as relaxed a destination.. gets busy though...

C. H.

Wow what a hidden treasure. A little effort to get there but well worth it.

K. M.

This place is really awesome. Great coffee and your surrounded by nature. The cheese and steak pie was delicious.

A. S.

Amazing, hidden gem in Te Horo Beach. Just 5 minutes off SH1, well worth a quick detour for a bite to eat and a coffee, in a slightly quirky and extremely relaxed, spacious setting.

S. S.

Great food and atmosphere. Lovely setting.

M. B.

Wonderful quirky Cafe. Great food. Fun location and seating areas. Gift shop. Good for kids

L. C.

A very special place for coffee today. Loved it.

L. T.

Fantastic place. Awesome ambience. Delicious HOT food. Plenty of spaces to sit.

S. P.

Such a lovely place to have lunch very quirky. Great food and atmosphere

k. w.

great little cafe in a converted bus excellent selection of food on offer at very reasonable prices wonderful eclectic seating options

A. H.

Great ambience and good food

C. M.

Awesome coffee, yummy food and great friendly service

D. F.

Lovely people and place. Great coffee. Awesome relaxed, comfortable and beautiful setting. Chilled and nicely remote.

I. S.

Good place for a light dish, nice environment and the uniqueness of it can't be beat!

J. B.

Amazing place, drove from Wellington, worth the trip. It's so much more than a cafe. So much to see, do and buy.

K. S.

Make the trip. Come with an open mind about beachside cafe counter culture. The BEST food. Great spaces to eat in and outdoors. Lovely coffee

M. B.

The creative layout and cosy atmosphere of the seating areas, and the stand-out delicious baking make this a great place to go with friends

W. B.

Quirky and different, with very nice food. Limited choices on the menu. Worth a visit, especially on a warm sunny day.

E. C.

Great food and venue. I come here regularly and am never disappointed

J. H.

AbFabulous as always - food, coffee, service, ambience. And the weather was awesome too ...

j. a.

Always fun and friendly staff. Was a cold and wet day but we sat near the fire and enjoyed a nice coffee and doughnuts.

H. P. (.

Truly awesome little cafe. Great food and coffee and wonderful atmosphere. On ya Kirsty!

D. F.

Beautiful setting, lots of sheltered seating nooks and structures, great snacks and a really relaxed vibe!

E. Y.

Best place to escape the city! Service might be slightly slow when it's busy, but it's always happy and food is delicious!

E. S.

Great food in a quirky spot!

D. L.

Fantastic fun place Kirstie's food is great. Good coffee. Will go again

C. G.

Wonderful creative homely cafe Food is delicious and staff so lovely

S. J.

Nice venue , food was fine , though coffee cup was only about 70% full so felt cheated

C. B.

Wonderful experience lovely staff, amazing coffee & delicious treats

J. B.

Great food, great service, fantastic set up.

T. K.

Nice country atmosphere, outside seating and dog friendly. Good coffee and food.

D. T.

Always enjoyable, fantastic quirky place to relax and enjoy the coffee and wonderful food

T. H.

Rustic style cafe. Great place and super yummy food. Excellent price too.

D. B. (.

Unique place, great coffee

M. K.

Excellent food, quaint surroundings, love it!

D. B.

Wonderful as ever. Thankyou for a yummy lime drink. Thanks Daniel

L. S.

Totally worth the drive from Wellington! Fantastic food with lovely staff and spectacular surroundings.

J. B.

Great location. Sit out in the sun, bring your dog. Arrive early for the donuts.

C. B.

Love this quirky, fun place. Definitely get one of the doughnuts!

T. K.

What a cool wee place. Lovely setting and delicious food.

M.

Special place with special atmosphere, one of the best places on the coast!

D.

Coffee good but took 40 mins to arrive. Food excellent.

A. T.

A bit hard to find, could do with better signage. Great amenities, environment and iced coffee!

M.

Alfresco style Cafe try the doughnuts they are to die for good coffee great scenery

M. D.

Gorgeous food, people and setting. Always great.

T. I.

Always great food, very quirky cafe

G. C.

A Fantastic Place with Fantastic Staff

R. M.

Beautiful setting and yummy food! We'll be going back for more :)

s. t.

Delicious food, perfect location, awesome staff !

B. T.

Beautiful outdoor area. Suitable for children to run around and explore.

C. W.

Great food and the best atmosphere..another favorite

R. S.

Lovely people, great food and peaceful surroundings

P. P.

Love the fish cakes ,highly recommend

A. N.

Nice spot out of the way. Good value tasty food.

M. B.

beautiful scenery and just a lovely place with lovely customer service.

T. T.

Great! If you don’t go you will never know ..... worth a donut or two .

B. P.

Loved it. Beautiful spot. Almost too good to share!

A.

Fantastic coffee in a welcoming relaxed environment

N. B.

I wish I took a pic, but I this is a must visit.

J. Z.

Get there early before the best food runs out...

A.

Sorry it was supposed to be five big stars lovely place to go to

D. W.

The food was tasty and good value

K. W.

Fantastic as always. Kirsty you rock.

L.

Wonderful place with lovely food and great hospitality!!!

S.

Easily one of the best on the coast.

D.

Such a cool quirky place, loved it

D. T.

Great lunch. Good company

J.

Great food

J. C.

lovely place nice to take our wee dog

T. N.

Love this place!

Z. W.

Cool little place with lots of atmosphere

P.

Great outdoor Cafe

P. E.

Busy. Nice setting. Interesting.

S. M.

Cool place very peaceful

K. R.

So delicious!

L.

Must see

S. S.

Awesome day with my friend

D. W.

Wonderful

M. F.

Eat the donuts....hole first!!

J. b.

Great food

J.

Cool

X.

Decent

H. W.

It's different!

J.

Amazing food

G. p.

Excellent spot

J.

Absolute treasure

j.

Great place

B. L.

The best!

M. M.

Wonderful, unique, eccentric, homely, and one-of-a-kind café. This is a must-visit and worth the journey down to the small residential beachside community of Te Horo Beach.

S.

(Translated) An essential place to visit if you go around the corner. The kitchen is in an old blue bus. The decor is nice and hippie. You order on the spot then you will join your table. Children are welcome. The atmosphere is peaceful. A free coin exchange of book, dvd and cd is available. A shop is also available. (Original) Un lieu indispensable a visiter si vous passez dans le coin. La cuisine se trouve dans un vieux bus bleu. La déco est sympa et hippie. Vous commandez sur place puis vous allez vous rejoindre votre table. Les enfants sont les bienvenus. L’ambiance est paisible. Un coin libre échange de livre, dvd et cd est disponible. Une boutique est aussi a disposition.

A.

(Translated) Very nice atmosphere, delicious pastries, original outside area, reasonable prices. (Original) Sehr nette Atmosphäre, leckeres Gebäck, origineller Draußenbereich, erwartbare Preise.

A.

(Translated) 👌 👌 more more. (Original) 👌 👌 plus plus.

J.

(Translated) Fantasti-world !! (Original) Fantasti-mundo!!

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