Reviews of Abracadabra Cafe and Bar. (Coffee Shop) in Rotorua (Bay of Plenty).

Abracadabra Cafe and Bar

986 Reviews

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Coffee shop

Cafe

Restaurant

Cocktail bar

1263 Amohia Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand

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Reviews of Abracadabra Cafe and Bar

N. T.

Really warm and welcoming on a cold windy evening. We ordered a mix of tapas and loved them all. Jalapeño toppers were very well received as they were different from any we had, had before . Loved my mock-tail “tropical storm”

N. N.

Great place to spend quality time. Very private, spacious and lovely vibe. Hidden gem in the town. Yum food they serve. They have heaps of options for food, coffee and cocktails as well. Lovely and friendly staff and a quick service. Recommended to everyone if you are in search of cozy place with great food and drink options. Outdoor sitting is the best option to have breakfast with chirping birds 🐥

K. S.

This place is amazing! The atmosphere is awesome, the food was delicious. They had so many allergy friendly, vegan friendly options!

A. K.

Nice ambience though service a bit slow. Could do with two staff on rather than the one girl trying to cope with everything. Food good but mostly only sweet stuff.

C. D.

Food and drinks are amazing! No matter what you order you will not be disappointed. Compliments to the chef and staff.

T. G.

Really nice. Can't believe how cool the bar down the back is, and to have the enclosed areas outside at the back - great to bring kids. Coffee is good as well. Check out my photos- they had a ridiculously giant sausage roll for sale in the cafe...

G.

Awesome cafe in Rotorua, the vegan nachos were amazing. Definitely worth the extra $ for the bbq jackfruit! Great coffee too :)

M. M.

Such quick service and some of the best South American/ Mediterranean style cuisine I've had EVER. Waitresses are very friendly and host quickly. The food is very reasonably priced and they give Huge portions. NZ Must Do check!

A. J.

Classic spot for a feed. Great food, wonderful ambience and reasonable prices. No complaints. Will be back soon. We had been for a brunch. Was perfect.

J. B.

Pretty nice food, good service and nice atomasphere. They cater to dietary requirements and have loads of gluten free options. 4/5 stars for the bitter coffee, other than that it was good.

J. K.

Great service 👏 Great Atmosphere 👏 Great food ! Today i got Eggs Bene with mushrooms and spinach with a mango Smoothie 🥭 Highly Recommend

D. C.

Good food, good service. Took some time for food to be served, but it was still worth it. Ordered the fajitas which was awesome! (Waitress recommended chicken, another said prawns was her favourite, so up to you). I enjoyed the abracadabra steak as well. Lovely ambience and not too expensive, so try it!

P.

Good atmosphere there, friendly staff. “Would be great if they had more Gluten free food.”

J.

Great food, friendly service and delicious cocktails 🍸 We called last minute quite late in the evening to see if they could stills serve us. The kitchen was getting ready to close but stayed open to take our order. We were greeted by a very friendly team happy to welcome us. The menu has a little bit of everything, we ordered from the tapas options and a salad... 4 dishes between two was too much! Delicious but filling. The calamari was a favourite and the home made aioli a winner 🏆 will definitely revisit when we are in the area again 😀

S.

Awesome spaces inside and out with a nice eclectic vibe. Brunch menu was glorious, decadent and good portions

H. S.

One of my fave cafes - cool interior design with private little rooms plus a nice big bar/ eating area out back. Very spacious and great for functions. Plus the food and service is fantastic! They also offer plenty of delicious vegetarian options.

C.

Nice place and friendly staff. Got the Dukkah which I wouldn't recommend, and food served almost cold.

M. I.

What a great place for lunch 😋. Atmosphere is wonderful. Food was delicious and the staff was very friendly. Thanks

B. T.

Clean tidy place. My friends n I have frequented here for years cos we like catching up in the private room w its friendly staff n big servings of delish kai! Congrats on the new owners & all the best

J. T.

Had a quick afternoon smoothie and sweet, the display and quality of both were amazing! On a nice quiet street, relaxing and chill atmosphere.

N. S.

Update... came back again and still so amazing. Everyone loved their lunch. Rotorua is the place to live if you are vegan! See you again soon. Delicious breakfast! Well impressed. Especially with the vegan options! Totally recommend. Pretty cool place too

D. Z.

Spicy lamb salad and open steak sandwich were delicious. The full monte and California burrito (chicken) weren’t nearly as good. Great place for large groups and groovy interior decor. We’ll come again

T. S.

The food was ok (not many GF Options though) and staff were terrible. They had just two guests yet the tables weren't clean. We had to chuck the smoothie as it didn't taste good at all - artificial siruppy taste. There are surcharges on many things - e.g. meat with your nachos? Bacon with your french toast? While the sirup that came with the french toast might have been genuine maple (I don't think so), its fruit salad was definitely off. The bread and nachos were great though. We were disappointed.

A. M.

Amazing place. The food is awesome. Totally love how you can book a room all to yourself and your guest. Staff was amazing and very attentive. I will definitely be back

L. N.

Awesome food awesome staff, warm welcome lovely place will definitely come back.

S. L.

Good food - halloumi salad really nice - chips amazing. Vegetarian nachos were a bit dry - needed the salsa and guacamole on the stack rather than in dipping dishes. Otherwise good. The bit out the back is really nice.

P.

very well recommended... good for big groups and Family... Nice food..lovely stuff

E. H.

The food and cafe is amazing. Good service and beautiful environment!

E. S.

We were there for a family gathering for lunch including our nearly 92 year old Auntie. The staff could not have been more accommodating. We had reserved a small cosy room, away from the music. The food was excellent, the prices are very reasonable. An all round splendid experience. Will definitely go back and try the other dishes.

R. M.

Great food. Friendly and attentive staff. Awesome atmosphere, good music and vibe. Staff asked if my food preferences were a allergy which I appreciated. Overall great experience and will be returning next time im in town!

N.

Great coffee sausage rolls with chutney. ...the brownie .mmmm delish. Thankyou

L. H.

Went there for mothers day lunch with granddaughter and son. Place is lovely very busy. Atmosphere was buzzing. Unfortunately their spices were a bit too much for my granddaughter and she wouldnt eat her sliders from the kids menu. And my bacon was a bit too black and hard to eat. Overall definitely worth going back when they're not so flat out.

D. L. S.

We had brunch there and loved it. Tasty dishes. They had streaky bacon - a favorite of ours. And I was particularly excited about the gluten free toast. The ambience was awesome and the place was huge inside with plenty of room for lots of guests.

B.

Food was delicious server was great but feel lighting needs to Be a little brighter was hard to see menu's

Y. T.

Good place if you have kids. My daughter love to play on their backyard. In term of food, they good at using their spices. Unfortunately their food is too salty for my liking, so it overpowering their spices

K. F.

FOOD —Wonderful menu with lots of options. —Dessert options were plentiful. —Coffee options were plentiful and very tasty. —Good prices and good portions. SERVICE —Friendly service. —They can order a taxi for you, if necessary, as was the case for me. LOCATION —In an area with lots of other restaurants and shops nearby. OTHER —When you go in, grab a menu and grab a seat. When you’ve decided what you want, go back to the counter to order and to pay. They’ll give you a number to put on your table where your order will be delivered. Like many restaurants and cafes in New Zealand (NZ), complimentary tap water is available by the bottle, but it is self serve. The same for Abracadabra. You’ll find the water to the right of the cashier. The glasses are on a counter and the water is below in a refrigerator. —Very cool vibe with seating in the front, porch style, inside and in the garden. There are also other rooms off to the side for groups to meet.

N. H.

This is our second time here and although there was a bit of a wait for food it was totally worth it. The hot drinks were great, lots of things to keep our little ones entertained and the food was amazing. The best place for taking kids and the toddler meal trays are a hit and not ridiculously expensive like some places

A. H.

Brunch was delicious. High quality ingredients cooked to perfection. Emphasis on healthy eating with lots of vegetarian options. Good coffee. Quiet relaxed atmosphere

S. M.

Delicious food, great staff and a truly enjoyable atmosphere. Highly recommend. Prices aren't bad either!

J. S.

good value. Excellent food we did shared tapas... yum... great atmosphere the private rooms are cool... fun staff with a great attitude... with will go again and we live in Tauranga...x

J. H. B.

Eclectic and cozy eatery and coffee place. We hung out there on a rainy day to kill time. They have a number of small secluded cozy areas to hang out in. Very friendly staff.

T. S.

Amazingly friendly staff, the lady serving us on 11th Nov at about 6.45pm was just lovely, we had the burgers and beer special and a couple of chicken kebabs as a starter, delicious, highly recommended if you're in the neighborhood and if you're not in the neighborhood then go out of your way, you will not be disappointed. The burrito looked massive at another table but too big for this fellow. Great food, great service, they'll definitely see us again.

A. P.

Delicious! A great place to enjoy a meal. Staff were friendly too :)

L. D. B.

First time visiting Abracadabra in the 5years I've lived in New Zealand. We occupied the green room and it was absolutely fantastic. Such a relaxing atmosphere, amazing food, great service and outstanding drinks.

A. H.

Great place to take the family, not really the kind of food I get into but I really enjoyed what I ordered. Great service, friendly staff. Will go back to try something else another time. Cheers.

C.

Always delicious! Had the salad with calamari and WOW 😍

C. H.

An amazing breakfast. The service was outstanding, will going back

M. C.

So nice Nice vegan foods Very kind staffs

N. G.

Staff were so nice Food was delicious Mexican hot chocolate is the best I've ever had!

A. M.

So I accidentally left my bag here and they so nicely kept it safe for me and I got it back, on top of this they also have an amazing vegan menu, my friend is vegan and the look on her face when she saw the options, and even for my none vegan friends. We were all so happy with the food and drinks. 100% recommend

R. J.

Great food and great service. Terrific vibe, very easy going and great for kids. Lovely indoor / outdoor vibe.

K. D.

Had the open steak sandwich for lunch and it easily outclassed any other one I've ever had. Coffee was also fantastic. The outdoor seating was nice and overlooked the street. Will be back for sure

A.

Delicious meal today. It's always good food anyway!

P. N.

Great breakfast here. In particular loved the creamy mushrooms.

C.

We were a large party including children Drinks came very fast excepting coffee. One order was so late we cancelled it,but the food was excellent everyone enjoyed it and our waiter was very apologetic re the time lags between orders..the covid and holiday weekend brought lots of people out to celebrate and support local businesses.

N. B.

Home made felafel wrap is delicious. Perfect vegetarian lunch. Cafe has great ambience and friendliness

A.

Great Great food. Mount Benedict Lamb Salad

A. H.

A really great experience. Friendly helpful staff and good food.

L. H.

My absolute favorite restaurant of all. Customer service was impeccably outstanding. Food was just wonderful. I had lamb shanks full of gorgeous flavours a beautiful meal. Thank you for such a delightful enjoyable and memorable night to all staff with complements to the chefs. In my eyes I rate you 10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly highly recommend to all locals and visitors you won't be disappointed 🙂🙂🙂

N. B.

Awesome place! The serving staff are more than happy to help. They have an awesome range of big and small meals aaaaand their Mexican Banana pudding is outrageously good!

R.

We had a great family meal here while on a school holidays break in Rotorua. Very friendly staff and great menu. Our daughter is coeliac too and there were some good GF options for her to choose from. We will definitely be back!

E.

Amazing cafe, lots of choice - even has a standalone vegan menu. We had a granola bowl and garlic mushrooms on fresh ciabatta bread. Both were delicious. Coffee was the best we've had in New Zealand. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended:)

C. R.

Celebrated the Mother-in-laws birthday at home. We ordered a selection of dishes, Mexican, Moroccan, and vegan along with starters. The meal was delivered on time and piping hot. We throughly enjoyed the range of different flavours, even the 2 fussy teenagers were suitably impressed. Thank you guys for amazing food.

H.

Delicious food, funky atmosphere & decor, welcoming staff and entertainment for the kids. Loved this place, will definitely be back!

S. L.

Great ambiance..and amazing food...

J.

We received lovely service - they were very busy but didn't drop the ball. The food was amazing, fresh and presented lovely.

S. S.

Quick service, amazing food. Great for groups of all sizes or just for two. Great customer service and atmosphere. We had the Patio and its during the winter months but it was so nice that they had blankets out and avaliable for use. They also had the heater going and it's all covered in which keep us nice and warm. Love this place, highly recommend.

B.

Excellent service and delicious food highly recommended . Very busy for a Sunday lunch which proves it's very popular.

K.

Delicious food and coffee and great space to relax in!

J. L.

Fantastic meal! Catered to my gluten free requirements very well. I had the calamari salad and it was delicious. They also had a fantastic toddlers meal with the perfect amount for my toddler, so no wasted food! Would recommend!

K.

Great coffee in the middle of Rotorua town centre

J.

Amazing food and drink, friendly staff!

S. D.

Nice place with a chilled atmosphere, good ingredients and well presented fod with a generous portion, highly attentive hostess and excellent service. Definitely on my list of go to places next time in Rotorua. I would highly recommend this place and I'm rather meticulous about where I eat. Overall extremely enjoy experience.

S. I.

The sides were the best ever. The spicy prawns, fried calamari and the cheese balls were so flavourful. Especially the Calamari. Twas one of the best I have ever had.

J. E.

Great atmosphere, excellent menu for the little ones, fruit and nibbles done on a nice platter. Staff were really pleasant and made the afternoon really worthwhile

C. B.

Good seating for singles, couples or groups (has individual themed eating rooms). Very good range of foods, healthy and ethically sourced. They cover all food allergies. There's a bar and additional tables out the back also. Very good service. Well located near good shopping and the movie theatre.

m. n.

Oh the best eggs Benedict I have ever had along with a wonder cappuccino. The staff were very friendly and was great value for money

H. B.

Such a great cafe. Did not know it was here until friends invited us. We had very good service and very tasty lunches.

J. M.

I loved the service and food taste of the coffee. I went with my friends for dinner on 19/06/2020 my food arrived late but the cost was waived off and also the staff was very nice (sorry to the lady I didn't ask her name). Thank you

W.

When we went for breakfast the food was meh, big breakfast was ok but bacon wasnt cooked properly neither were the meatballs they gave us. Smoothie was lovely though.

K. A.

Went to this lovely cafe for dinner last night. What a super atmosphere and great food. Would highly recommend this as a super place for a date night. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Lamb shanks were the best I’ve ever had.

D. B.

Lovely set up. Food is a little bit pricey. Not much choice for dairy free and as it was attending a birthday, choosing somewhere with lots of dairy free options wasn't a choice. Chef just needs to add a bit more variety of ingredient so it's not all beans.

k.

Delicious, locally sourced food and impeccable service. Such a cosy setting as well. Kate was wonderful for service, advice on local things to do and definitely take her recommendation to put bacon on the cinnamon brioche. Aaaaaamazing!

D. S.

The food was very good. Some of the staff was friendly. Unfortunately, however, one staff member was incredibly rude. They had slightly messed up our order, but when we questioned it; he accused us of lying about our order. This was especially an issue as they advertise a gluten-free-friendly menu and the order in question was for a person with celiac disease.

R.

Great food. Biggest lamb shanks I've ever had. My wife is caeliac and was a good variety for her to chose from.

V. M.

Excellent service and the meals were absolutely beautiful - full of flavour. The waitress was superb - so helpful, courteous and accomodating. She even gave us a lovely handwritten thank you note for dining with them. A great dining experience.

C. R.

Delicious and well-priced food, great service - friendly and cheerful staff that made my partner and I feel so comfortable. Amazing cocktails and smoothies. Went for dinner spontaneously for my birthday, and it's absolutely made my day. Definately worth the drive from Hamilton, will go back whenever I can.

P. H.

The staff were wonderfully friendly from the moment we walked in the door, the food was beautiful and the menu was varied enough I wanted to keep going back to try a number of dishes. The happy hour tapas make for an affordable, tasty meal, but the pork taco was the clear winner, yum. Very family friendly.

S. F.

As a local family we ate here for a Saturday evening dinner, the food was full of flavor with an excellent menu & beverage selection to choose from. Staff very friendly, very nice decor with nice atmosphere. However very disappointed on the wait time to receive meals especially with plenty of empty tables. Up to 45 minutes for the mains & 20 minutes for ice cream desert!! Not good enough!! Might go back but our town has plenty of other excellent eateries also.

C. J. F. (.

Fantastic food, stunning vibes and atmosphere. All the staff are lovely and very polite. Had the Chicken Enchiladas for my main and Cheesecake for dessert, both excellent choices.

T. H. A.

Stopped by to pick up something for a picnic lunch - their gluten free kumara and bacon salad was absolutely delicious and so sustaining. Would definitely go back for more!

C.

Magnificent food and a great unique venue. Child Friendly too

C. R.

Great selection and service! Food and coffe was great! Burrito was legit!!! Decor was amazing! For us, the only drawback was feeling a bit intimidated by the unisex bathrooms. However there is one separate toilet for the more bashful like us 😊

B. M.

Great selection of delicious food at good prices, friendly service, central location and a really nice layout with different areas and garden.

R.

Awesome staff, great food. Love the different rooms for group privacy.

R. K.

Delicious food and there is a wide range on offer to suit all tastes. The decor was particularly nice (we were sitting in the main cafe bit which had nice lightning and ambiance). The staff were very friendly and we were given quick service. Definitely our favourite meal out for this holiday. Would recommend booking even when we went at 5.30.

S. C.

Lovely restaurant. Staff are all cheery and friendly. Plenty of choice for both vegetarian and gluten free dietary requirements. To top it all off the food is delicious.

R.

So much better than the last time I visited, food was spot on!

D. R.

My go-to cafe whenever I visit Rotorua. A good menu and staff who are a delight to deal with. Always friendly and attentive. I recommend their Sweet Brioche! 😊

G. K.

Service was good. Water etc. Food was really nice, good variety of meats and calamari. Spicy but nice. However no ears when it was time for coffee. Ordered before meal, during meal, after meal. Not until l watched the coffee being made was I guaranteed to get it. 4th time lucky. Good coffee.

F.

Had been here for brunch years ago so decided to try dinner. We weren't disappointed, staff were friendly, helpful and willing to adjust menu items as requested. Love the feeling of the cafe, will definitely return when in Rotorua again.Shizzles.. Compliments absolutely to the staff!! Dam you guys are friendly :) really awesome service!! and holy! My Open steak sammie... ON POINT!! Compliments to the chef woop woop... Definitely coming back Solid!

A.

Yummy breakfast, clean well presented and great service. Cherrful atmosphere. A must visit

N.

Absolutely delicious food, great atmosphere and service. Lots of coeliac safe gf options and staff were aware of the need for care regarding cross-contamination. We would 100% go back next time we are in town!

B. F.

Always a good meal here. Fresh ingredients and great smoothies

N. G.

The food was incredible. Even as a vegan I could put together a delicious meal from side and tapas style dishes. Would have been 5 stars if they hadn't forgotten our coffee.

J. C.

Delicious creamy chicken pasta was my choice for this evening meal. I recommend you try it. Not an enormous amount of food but it was enough, served hot which is not always the case with a pasta dish. A party of 6 we were seated on the covered verandah on a windy but quite warm evening. Plenty warm enough if a little draughty. The rest of the family had no complaints about their food. Service friendly.

H. T.

I loved my meal, staff are friendly and the atmosphere was wonderful, will definately return, highly recommend.

S. F.

Had a great meal there with a large group. I have strict dietary requirements due to coeliac disease. The gluten free options are well displayed. I had the Chermoula calamari salad and it was delicious.

B.

This is a gem... Hidden behind a cafe. I do recommend the golden lager, it is a good beer 🍻 and I voucher for it. The food is fantastic and I enjoyed it. The tapas is good too, especially the lamb sliders; slightly spicy but very delicious 😋. Also I had the chargrilled mushroom chicken; tastes good but slightly salty gravy tho. The chips are full of flavour But overall, I really enjoy the food and drink. Would I go back? Yes ☺ when I'm coming up to Rotorua

A.

Very friendly enviroment, nice and extra kind ng staff. The food is amazing, fresh and organic ingredients made. Very busy at the lunch and dinner time so better to make a reservation. But there are plenty of tables outside, inside and even at the back in the garden with its own bar.

P.

Such a lovely place. Coffee was awesome ( almond organic flat white ) ❤. Barista was really friendly and skilled. Next time we need to try food as well.

J.

Absolutely scrumptious! The best restaurant in town. We had dinner here and then came back for lunch since we knew we would have a great meal ! Gluten free friendly with so many delicious options.

C. J.

Great coffee, lots of choice on the menu and nice staff. Was very busy when we visited, so there was a short wait for our food, but we ordered 2 of what was probably the biggest meal on the menu. Would definitely visit again.

J. J.

Best place for food in Rotorua we came across. Relaxed, friendly staff, great food with lots of flavor (loved the tapas), amazing deserts, good selection of drinks. Also, it doesn't feel as touristic as many of the other places in the city. Highly recommended.

T. H.

I very rarely take my children out to lunch as it usually ends up with one of them crying, one of them running away and Mum and Dad having a cold lunch but with the exciting kids lunch tray and the out side play house we were able to have a lovely lunch outing. The food was delicious, the coffee good and the atmosphere and service perfect! Highly recommend.

J. P.

Very nice layout great service awesome food okay coffee will definitely be back cheers 🍻

S. D.

Great cafe and awesome service!

M. M.

Food is delicious, they must have an amazing chef! Starter portions are a bit small for price- bit of a taster tease! Cosy place, cool vibe and staff are all superstars-keep it up!

M.

Highly recommend Abracadabra! A bunch of us all got different food from the brunch menu and all enjoyed our meals very much, very tasty, friendly staff, see you next time were in town and thanks again. Paull

L. B.

Delicious food and pretty good coffee to boot!! The house the cafe's located in really lends to the character. The staff were quite friendly as well. Would heartily recommend.

E.

Delicious food great atmosphere.. Different rooms for privacy.

T. K.

Great decor, selection of indoor, outdoor and private rooms. Excellent menu and well presented food. Good coffee, good music. Enthusiastic, helpful staff. Easy to find and central to other attractions. Highly recommend- go there and check it out.

S.

Love this place, been here for lunch a few times but came here for my birthday in Saturday and booked out the purple room which was real awesome. Service was fantastic and food was stunning.

J. F.

My wife and I went here while on our honeymoon. The food is some of the best cafe food we have had in recent memory. Well priced, coffee and food was great for what we paid. Would go again if we get the chance!

G.

The California Burrito is legit. Good service, good beers (Panhead on tap) You won't be disappointed.

R.

Very quiet, great standards in food preparation, very nice staff.

V.

Service was average although they were very busy. Food was bland, my daughter's fish wasn't fresh, she refused to eat it and I couldn't blame her.

P.

Great service, great food. The staff were really laid back, efficient, and very pleasant. We had a nice evening.

A. R.

Great Cafe to go to with young kids. Excellent garden out the back with a play area. Food was delicious and staff very friendly.

T.

Neat little cafe. The food and coffee fantastic. Fast service. The little rooms are such a neat idea, makes th experience when you're with a group and want your own space and comfort. Front room best lighting. :)

M.

Had a very good chef salad, definitely would have that again.

S.

Great for families with small kids. Good food.

N. K.

Awesome food , great atmosphere. Only issue is no ordering from table with kids this is a pain but love the ethical food choices.

B. J.

Excellent food and thoughtful service, with the manager going to a lot of trouble to ensure that my daughter's food allergy issues were properly covered and a delicious meal provided.

B.

Amazing- separate room which was great as we had a toddler in our group - there was a gate in the doorway which kept the toddler in. Food and service was great. Totally recommend.

G. L.

Been here many many times. Pulled pork burrito my favourite on hot skittle. Great family atmosphere and very child friendly..SIX STARS!

m.

A big thank you to the 2 girls that served us dessert and coffee for me and Earl grey tea for my friend...It was near closing time but they made us feel just as welcome as if it was dinner time...I had the mouth watering chocolate peanut butter cheesecake and my friend the brulee and Earl grey tea...She was in heaven eating the desert... I love going to Abracadabra the service and food are always amazing...

R. M.

Overall ok mixed review , a very confused cafe between morrocan , Mexican, turkish fusion?? A bit inflexible with dietary restrictions (although gluten free toast was available). My request to substitute toast for eggs (same price on the sides menu) in a dish of creamy mushrooms was initially refused, but then agreed somewhat grudgingly. Ended up paying $17.50 for 2 poached eggs, 2 sausages and quarter of a cup of mushrooms in a cream sauce... I won't be returning anytime soon. On a bright note, my partner enjoyed her dukkah scrambled eggs.

J. G.

The food is great and there is always ample on the plate. Real value for money. Recommended.

S.

Really good food. Not stingy at all with their portions. The only thing was the coffee was a bit odd.

H. W.

Nice kick back atmosphere with a lovely garden bar, we ordered food which came quickly and was very delicious. The staff were friendly and attentive.

L.

Eaten there 2 nights in a row , different meals each time , the food was brilliant 10/10, beers and cocktails superb , staff great especially Kate .ps she told me to say that haa can not speak highly enough of this place ...

S. P.

Really really loved the fried jalapeño and cheese! Some really great dishes you can get to share with a group

S. K.

Like going there sometimes the food can be a bit got and miss chips soggy, and the ice chocolate not as good as other time. Very child friendly out kids love it the food is nice most of the time we like to got here for special treats

V. M.

Favourite place to eat in Rotovegas. Cannot be beaten for service, accommodating families, kids. Unique and vibrant energy. Amazing cali-mex food as well as middle eastern inspired dishes, awesome cocktails, the list goes on! Price friendly no matter your budget. Love this place!

H.

Lovely atmosphere, and decor, only downside is that the green room was too dark, and being farsighted I found it difficult to see across the room or read the menu. Just a few more lights and it's solved.

J.

Amazing customer service, great food choices as well

S. D.

One of our faves! Great food and amazing staff! Perfect for parents with small kids!

P.

Quaint cafe in cbd good food and tea. Service was excellent and really loved the side rooms. A little on the cool side especially on a cold day.

M. G.

Cosy ,well laid out with charm of cottage still evident.very popular with our au pair group.had a private turkish styled room to drink our chai and coffee and snacks with the ability to close of doorway for my energetic eighteen mth grandson.outside playground will be great in summer.has an upbeat vibe.

A. S.

Really good! Very friendly staff, delicious food and good drinks. We really enjoy our visitting

B.

Fun little restaurant with a home cooked feel. Lovely garden area with plenty of seats. Friendly people running the place. More vegan options would be appreciated.

G.

Service was good. Water etc. Food was really nice, good variety of meats and calamari. Spicy but nice. However no ears when it was time for coffee. Ordered before meal, during meal, after meal. Not until l watched the coffee being made was I guaranteed to get it. 4th time lucky. Good coffee.

P.

The staff were wonderfully friendly from the moment we walked in the door, the food was beautiful and the menu was varied enough I wanted to keep going back to try a number of dishes. The happy hour tapas make for an affordable, tasty meal, but the pork taco was the clear winner, yum. Very family friendly.

J. Z.

Absolutely scrumptious! The best restaurant in town. We had dinner here and then came back for lunch since we knew we would have a great meal ! Gluten free friendly with so many delicious options.

E.

Beautiful food wonderful hot coffee friendly staff nice atmosphere garlic aoli very nice reasonable prices

c.

Such a unique layout. If your timing is right, you can have your own private room or settle outside, even hangout in a teepee.

N.

Great food, nice atmosphere, friendly service. Good drinks too, will definitely be back!

T.

Great service. Wonderful garden if you want to sit outside. And coffee excellent. A range of food which includes vegan.

B. W.

Amazing- separate room which was great as we had a toddler in our group - there was a gate in the doorway which kept the toddler in. Food and service was great. Totally recommend.

R.

Delicious food and there is a wide range on offer to suit all tastes. The decor was particularly nice (we were sitting in the main cafe bit which had nice lightning and ambiance). The staff were very friendly and we were given quick …

S. S.

Love this place, been here for lunch a few times but came here for my birthday in Saturday and booked out the purple room which was real awesome. Service was fantastic and food was stunning.

J.

Very lovely food and great atmosphere. Worth the visit and highly recommend.

A.

Unexpectedly fantastic Mexican North African Fusion cafe, who would have thought Rotorua.. the huevos rancheros with delicious black beans were cooked to perfection. These guys are doing something right, people kept pouring in and leaving with smiles on their faces

A. D.

My go-to place for a tasy meal with great dietary options and staff are very willing to help with any needs you have with allergies. Lovely atmosphere nice music and awesome and caring staff

M. H.

The most amazing meal we've had. I love Mexican and we got a range of tapas style dishes. Sensational! Back tomorrow night for round two!

M. K.

Staff are legends, hosted a massive group of us young people and they keep the orders pumping consistently 👌🏻 great vibes too

T.

Creamy mushrooms on toast was delicious, sausage roll however was rather dry which made it hard to enjoy, may have been an off batch.

A.

Great cafe restaurant located in Rotorua. Great service and delicious meals. have a few little privates rooms which is great with little ones

J.

I have been getting great coffee and superb meals here from when the new owners came on. Had a Big birthday function and it was exactly how i wanted would recomend these guys 5 stars all the way.

S.

We came for a late lunch and food was great! Service was top-notch as well. Garlic bread is a must try... Comes freshly toasted.

J.

A nice and spicy dinner for 2. Service is attentive and good portion sizes. Happy hour drink price is very good

K.

very good breakfast! I loved it 😍 they have delicious vegetarian and vegan options

C.

Great service, the best feed. We be back

F.

found this place just by browsing around the streets when visiting rotorua and glad we did, friendly staff and the food was yummy and cant forget about the beautiful out door and indoor area, kid/family friendly and they have plenty of space if you want your own quite space. what more can you ask for :)

J. M.

Best eggs benedict I have ever had! Service was amazing, food was amazing, atmosphere was amazing, couldn't have asked for more, will definitely be back next time in Rotorua!

B.

A firm favourite whenever we are in Rotorua. Food is great and good value. Always a good vibe too.

D.

Excellent local wine

M.

The food was really good, I loved the service there happy friendly, they make sure your ok, I really would go back to Abracadabra

T.

Great service. Wonderful garden if you want to sit outside. And coffee excellent. A range of food which includes vegan.

J.

Delicious, wholesome food, super friendly service (very accommodating and helpful - nothing was too much trouble) and a real cosy atmosphere.

K.

Yummy food, cool vibe. Friendly staff.

P.

Excellent food (including vegan options) at decent prices, a colourful atmosphere, and excellent service. Well worth a visit if you are in Rotorua even if just for a lunch break before driving onward.

k.

Pretty special place to stay so much history and character and charm

G.

Nice ham and eggs :)

M.

Great atmosphere and good food options, including vegan and gluten free sp everyone in our group was catered for.

M.

Very friendly staff. I tried the seafood plate very nice worth trying and the desert yum. The outside area is great for big groups

T. C.

Very welcoming for kids - ours loved the toddler food and the big people menu was really tasty as well.

C.

Eggs Benedict with hash browns is great. Service is good. I was thanked for my custom, much appreciated.

R.

Great coffee and food. There's an entire vegan menu and heaps of gf options. They may their own almond milk!

D.

This place is good for a coffee, lunch, a drink or full on meal.

J.

Too slow

L.

Quick service! Delicious Mexican food and sides. Spicy hot chocolate went down a treat on a rainy day. Staff are friendly too!

S.

We came for a late lunch and food was great! Service was top-notch as well. Garlic bread is a must try... Comes freshly toasted.

B.

Vibrant, friendly, and cosy. Tasty food, offering vegan and Gluten Free. Great staff.

L.

As always very good food and service.

G.

Amazing atmosphere and great food. Top notch customer service. Will definitely be back again

P. V. R.

Great service, great food. The staff were really laid back, efficient, and very pleasant. We had a nice evening.

K.

Lovely staff and great food

A.

Excellent food. I ordered the dukkah scrambled eggs with balsamic. Delicious! Great service too.

W.

Wonderful food, great service and staff whether it's a coffee break or dining out.

L.

Amazing food and one of the best cocktails I’ve ever tasted - been lusting after another once ever since!

A.

First time visiting abracadabra definately won't be the last awesome food and service and great value for money

B.

Vibrant, friendly, and cosy. Tasty food, offering vegan and Gluten Free. Great staff.

M. M.

Always consistent. Good food, good prices, lovely staff.

O.

Best food i've had here so far! Highly recommend it

S.

Good food

S.

Great place, great food, friendly staff. Felt very welcome

G.

Amazing atmosphere and great food. Top notch customer service. Will definitely be back again

Y.

Food was so delicious. Waitress are very nice. Highly recommended if you come to rotorura.

C.

They were short a "Cook" but, at the end; well worth waiting for. P.S. I answer a question and realized there isn't Lime's (scooters) service in this area.

N.

Loved the kumara and bacon salad. Great wine menu and generous glass. Thank you.

L.

The service and waitress was lovely but the food was average.

J.

Best place in Rotorua to take a break and enjoy their good coffee. I can also recommend the brunch offer!

D.

Loved the eggs Benedict and the latte was good. We were visiting all the way from South Africa.

A. W.

Delicious food. Great service and great atmosphere.

M.

Really cool cafe. Has rooms you can book out for meetings and private dining etc. Nice menu with good coffee

K.

Great vibe and staff. Tacos a bit meh and got charged for extra sour cream.

K.

Great atmosphere! Delicious Chicken Salad! Awesome customer service. Highly recommend!

G.

Will definitely be coming back. The huevos rancheros was just what the doctor ordered! Thank u abracadabra.

C.

Nice cafe, food and service....and still open at 3pm on Saturday!

E.

Decent prices, reliable quality, convenient to other shops without being in the midst of tourists. Lovely service.

S.

Had a few different meals in our group and each one was delicious! Definitely would go back.

V.

Good food, very family friendly, liked the decor and environment. Service good

G.

Great place with excellent coffee. Very cool set up with rooms for all occasions!

H.

We loved this place, a mix between a jungle hut and a Bali bar. Kids loved it too, and the food is great

A. N.

With the exception of the fish tagine in which the "fish" is mostly slices of calamari and very bland, the food is well flavoured. Generous portions.

D.

Great coffee, great service. Delicious french toast. Loved the atmosphere n

M.

Very busy place in holidays but pleasant staff nice food

N.

I've been here several times. I love the smothered burrito. The staff are always nice and friendly.

Z.

Parent heaven - adults can have a beer while the kids explore the playhouse. My kids loved the "toddler platter."

L.

Great venue with outstanding food and service. A must visit whenever we are in town.

C.

Great food, awesome service and nice atmosphere.

G.

Nice place. Has a really cool hipster vibe too it. Strak sandwich and margarita was a treat.

J.

Nice & quiet, however, a bit slow in delivery of the coffees.

A.

Customer service was brilliant! Food was delish couldn't have been a better place to eat

D.

Amazing food and staff, only negative would be long wait time on food but not worth giving them anything less then 5 stars food definitely worth the wait.

T.

This restaurant was quite the unexpected surprise! The food was delicious and nicely presented, and the service was fantastic.

J.

The smoothies were on point. Lovely atmosphere too.

B.

Good food reasonably priced, tasty menu selection. Choice of restaurant / bar / private rooms for dining.

M.

Fantastic ambiance and diverse food options with far more choices for vegetarians than the majority of New Zealand restaurants.

M. S.

One of my favourite restaurants in town.. Highly recommended this spot!!!

T.

Awesome atmosphere, lovely staff, yummy food!

Q.

Food is amazing, the atmosphere and decor are gorgeous and relaxing 😍

A.

Always my go-to cafe. Great food, prices, staff, and atmosphere.

G.

Nice venue for a function, but I thought a tad overpriced for what the food was. Have had much better for smaller cost.

m.

Awesome food. Great atmosphere!

E.

we had a lovely breakfast before traveling to taupo compliments to the chef (kerin) and a lovely friendly service from cherrise we would definitely b bac :)

E.

Delicious food with generous portions. Friendly staff.

T.

Great place for a group of friends to enjoy a super menu selection.

v.

Loved it yummy food and so funky kate is the best.

A.

Very cool and coffee and food was awsome. Service 1st rate

J.

Great food and exceptional service. Love going here

J. G.

Very pleasant staff ,good food what more could you ask for.

S.

Always great food and service

A.

Great food and friendly staff.

M.

This is a fantastic place with a wonderful atmosphere, helpful and friendly staff and a good menu with vegan options. 👍

E.

One of my favourites in rotorua with delicious food and friendly staff. Can't wait till next time :)

M.

I had a group of 8 people and every single meal was amazing - we all came back the following night as it was THE best food in Rotorua .

J.

Too slow

l. g. t.

Lovely break out rooms with Moroccan feel ,tasty cuisine of Mex Tex , efficient and smart customer service

J.

Delicious food as always. Really impressed with the new playground setup for the kids.

M.

we had a lovely dinner. I think a bit expensive but the quality is good. cary on you on the right way.

T.

Everything was amazing. Our unruly children were welcomed and given gifts to keep them busy! Thanks so much

S.

Fantastic food, great atmosphere, wonderful for coeliacs.

S. N.

Awesome meal and excellent service. Can't wait to visit again.

B.

Yummy food nice staff, would like more variety for sharing platters though

A.

Amazing cafe Aweaome atmosphere Great food

J.

Amazing food and great staff, definitely recommend.

V.

Very good food and they cater for all dietary requirements. Friendly staff.

V.

Nice atmosphere, great food and the peanut butter chocolate smoothie tasted so good.

P.

Wonderful food cater for vegans too good price beautiful staff ... awesome

J. H.

Fantastic menu. Four private dining rooms, and fun semi-outdoor areas.

K.

Good friendly cheerful service,lovely coffee n food

S.

The food and drink was very very nice, I enjoyed the meal

S.

Good service. Good food. Comfortable atmosphere.

A.

Great atmosphere and the food was good too!

A.

Great atmosphere and service. Option to have separate rooms for meetings.

M.

Great food great ambience and music. Service was friendly and efficient

C.

Again the food was just amazing tonight, but it's the staff that truly give it the five stars,

S.

Love the food, good beer too

R. F.

Great coffee, family friendly, great gluten free choices, clean restrooms

S.

Great breakfast. Strongly recommend the Huevos Ranchero. Good service. Nice relaxed ambiance.

G.

More to it than what the eye sees from the street. Had the Chefs salad and it was great.

D.

Really good place for adults, date night and family friendly without getting in each other's ways.

C.

Loved the atmosphere of this cafe! And the food was delicious.

J. C.

Best place in town, took a group of 16 high profile PR people from London here and they were 'well impressed'.

J.

Awesome food several different seating areas.

D.

Very nice food..just bit noisey..friendly staff,would recommend..

L.

Love the food and atmosphere at Abracadabra, favourite place for lunch with my girls.

a.

Awesome food, fab venue, great service x

B.

one of the best Mexican restaurants I have ever been too.

D.

Really cool atmosphere and nicely laid out, so it is easy to chat with people and relax.

S.

Been here twice now. Service and food great for small gatherings

T.

Yummy food but about time they changed the menu. Never clear the plates

P.

Nice friendly staff, good food

J.

Lovely atmosphere and good. Great tapas and coffee.

W.

The place is amazing, people are great and food is Fantastic

P.

Absolutely fabulous food, most enjoyable.

D.

Great atmosphere, great food , good value for money

D.

This place is good for a coffee, lunch, a drink or full on meal.

S.

Great atmosphere, yummy food!

D.

Brilliant night great food great staff thankyou

D.

Had a great Tapas and drinks

S.

Great food and location, friendly staff

S.

Enjoyed the meal and atmosphere. Would highly recommended.

D.

The food here was very nice

V.

Best coffee we found in Rotorua. Using Kokako beans and made with care. Go here for your caffeine fix.

R.

Really cool looking place, good coffee, good food

B.

Great food service atmosphere prices and decor

M.

Lots of spaces to explore and enjoy the good food and friendly service intimately or in a group.

F.

Yummy food. Funky place with good atmosphere

N.

This coffee center opens early by 7:30 and in a shopping area which makes it nice

Z.

Nice staff and good food for a decent price

J.

Wonderful staff fresh great food make a mean cool coffee

D.

Teri was amazing made our night x

E.

Excellent babyccino and a bonus colouring book. My toddler was thrilled!

D.

Tomato soup is delicious

M.

Great food and coffee. The service is always top notch.

M.

Fabulous food great atmosphere reasonable prices 😀

K.

Lovely staff and great food

P.

Funky space, food was great and quick! Would recommend.

E.

Always amazing here. Awesome service great atmosphere

J.

Always a good time. Big portions but yum food

S.

Excellent meals and service. Will definitely be back

A.

Food was good staff were great

C.

Very inviting and accommodating. Great place.

S.

Not too rushed. Friendly staff and ok food

E.

Best cinnamon brioche anywhere, gorgeous atmosphere :)

c.

Lovely staff, good food

A. M. S.

Great Staff and great food, could not ask for better.

J.

Still a firm favorite! Love their Iced Coffee!

k.

The fish is to die for. Excellent food and service.

G.

Really nice cafe Great ambiance and Good food

K.

Amazing vegan food and lovely staff!!!!

S.

Lovely staff, great tapas and amazing Daiquiris!!

C. H.

Lovely, warm and welcoming ... great cheese cake.

K.

Nice quiet place to sit and relax. Great service

L.

As always very good food and service.

M.

I dropped by on a Saturday afternoon and it wasn't too busy. The staff was friendly and the wait for food wasn't long either.

C.

Lovely food staff need to smile and be a little friendlier

C.

Great place, awesome ambiance, nice staff!!!

D.

Family friendly, great food and service

J.

Great brunch menu, eggs Benny are fantastic!

T.

Great food, great atmosphere, private rooms

d.

Tasty fish and chips a great salad

C.

Very cool casual place. Fantastic cocktails!

R.

Great food and friendly staff 😊

A.

Great food, great drinks, great service, great people.

R.

Really great food and coffee!

S.

Good food and a good space to catch up with friends.

C.

Come her often when in rotorua and still a great place for a tasty meal or coffee

B.

Great meals with good vegetarian options

B.

Great atmosphere and service. A little overpriced though.

C.

Had a lovely meal a d good service

M.

Good atmosphere and great food

l.

very average. overcooked egg on bene and bitter shot on coffees.

A.

Awesome food. Great beer

C.

Great food. Good flavour

T.

Great food. Good prices.

J.

Great place. Have been back several times

A.

Always consistent... great food and service.

J.

I love the Mexican hot choc

O.

Delicious dinner. Craft beers. Great service!

T.

Excellent with an interesting and tasteful menu

M.

Will go back again. Very nice

M.

Amazing place. Best coffee ever!

T.

Great food, beer, and staff

A.

Lovely food service and decor

D.

Great little cafe to catch up with a mate for a cup of coffee.

A.

Great for families. Delicious food.

T.

Great coffee, great food and lovely staff, thanks!

R.

Fantastic as always

D.

Service was amazing! Food was perfect!

L.

Accommodating friendly and great food.

M.

Brilliant food and lovely staff

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