Reviews of The Storehouse. (Coffee Shop) in Taupō (Waikato).

The Storehouse

1056 Reviews

366 Comments

Coffee shop

Cafe

Breakfast restaurant

Catering food and drink supplier

Coffee shop

Event venue

Lunch restaurant

Tea house

14 Runanga Street, Taupō 3330, New Zealand

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Information of The Storehouse, Coffee shop in Taupō (Waikato)

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This place has good reviews, this means that they treat their customers well and you’ll feel great with their services, recommended 100%!

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Reviews of The Storehouse

C. S.

I like the setting of this place. It’s got two floors so it’s great for big groups. It’s well decorated and I know they also do private events if needed. I came here with my family for breakfast and I ordered the Buddha bowl and some coffees. Definitely would come back again here for this dish! Who knew healthy food would be this delicious. The coffee was a little too acidic for me but that may just be a preference thing. My parents had the fried chicken sandwich (forgot to take a picture of this) but they were just so so. The same fried chicken served on the waffle was good though. My sister ordered it (again I forgot to take a picture) and it was tender and juicy. I wouldn’t mind having this for lunch. Service was also fast. You can order your food through an app so there was no need to queue and order if you’re seated on the second floor. Efficiency is always something I value in a restaurant!

S. S.

We truly enjoyed our very filling breakfast. We had the Buddah Bowl, Fried Chicken Waffles and SH power breakfast. 🤤 Food 10/10. Ambiance 10/10. The seating however..could be improved. We took a seat upstairs where the chairs were much lower than the table in the corner. Funny how 2 inches would make you feel like a kid at the grown up table where you can’t properly rest your elbows. If I weren’t too distracted by the food, it would have bothered me more. Take a seat downstairs and you would not have this same issue?

N. W.

Popped into SH after reading good reviews & wanted something healthy to take to Acacia Bay for brunch. Lovely cafe, very popular but they get through the customers in good time & friendly. I choose the Falafel wrap which had a good mixture of ingredients & sauces which should keep me filled for some time.

A. C.

It is big raining outside today. We are searching the cafe for pet's friendly. Then it comes out. We are so lucky can bring our little puppy inside to enjoy the lunch here. Very friendly staffs. Delicious food. Will come again next time. 😊

E.

Delicious eggs benny, lovely decor and the filter Flight coffee was silky, flavorsome and beautifully brewed. The only thing I would change is the fried chicken waffles; they were a little dry and I personally did not like the herbs/garlic on them. All in all, a great recommendation for brunch in Taupo.

D. C.

This was a newbie for me. We had a group of nine turn up at lunchtime without a booking. It was easy! The food was beautifully presented, there was plenty of it and it was delicious. My coffee was really good - a bit stronger than I expected but a great flavour. Shown is one of the burgers and the chicken waffles. Both plates were cleaned up by the purchasers! I feel another visit will be required!

M. P.

Went for breakfast and we had the Mount Benedict, Avocado on Toast and the kids waffles. The food was delicious and the coffee was really, really good. Loved the decor too with a kids area.

R. L.

Several great vegan and vegetarian options. Friendly service and great coffee. Once you're inside you wouldn’t know that the cafe is situated between an automotive firm and a tyre service!

B.

We try to come here whenever we're staying in Taupo. The food is great...especially the budda bowl. And they also do amazing coffee. Highly recommended.

A. B.

Excellent place to enjoy breakfast and lunch. Great menu, something for everyone. Family friendly. Delicious food. Service is friendly and helpful. Will definitely make this a regular place to visit.

S. P.

We came here for somewhere different in town. We each had a drink and something from the cabinet for morning tea. Both hubby and I got iced Mochas one with cream one without which were good. Our son got a chocolate milkshake which was good by all accounts. Sadly it was the food that dropped the rating. My sausage roll was DRY. It needed a relish or tomato sauce. The only option I had was HP sauce which helped but not much. Our son got the egg bap which he said “didn’t taste nice”. Then hubby got a banana chocolate muffin which had not one bit of chocolate in it. Instead it was banana and “something else” which couldn’t be identified. Overall it was average so hence the 3 stars.

J. E.

Storehouse is an excellent cafe slightly off the beaten track of Taupo city. They make excellent food and great coffee! The chicken waffles were a particular highlight for us. There is a lovely little plant shop in the back corner full of all sorts of beautiful indoor plants at reasonable prices. Lots of seating, both downstairs and in a mezzanine floor upstairs. Food came quickly but service overall was a little slow. Wouldn’t stop me going back or recommending though!

E. C.

Found this cafe in the recommendation and it's really awesome as what people commended! All the foods and beverages have their own features. Maybe it's normal taste for the local, but we are a group of Asian which feel the taste are great! Nice café environment and friendly staffs. For the coffee lover, should have a try on the filter coffee (if you are prefer a sweet taste like me)

P.

Ooooh wow the fried chicken burger here is AMAZING!!! Get here and get it in your gob! So good, service is tops and you can sit outside with you dog so that is another bonus. Did I mention the fried chicken burger?

W. J.

Lovely place with yummy food. The staff was also so friendly and welcoming. Coffee is great and the waffles were delicious. Definitely a new favourite!

D. P. J. P.

I so badly want to give you more stars, honestly, but the food was just not up to standard they day I visited. star off because the coffee was overdone - the milk was overheated which spoilt the coffee and ended up being bitter and acidic. The other star was because the big breakfast was not too great. The eggs were overcooked (scrambled) which makes it rubbery. The potato rosti was yum though. But, the simple elements should be on point such as scrambling of an egg. The avocado on the greens as well was not fresh i would suspect and it lacked flavour altogether. I LOVED the aesthetic of the cafe, and the staff were very friendly. Ill give that to you. There is sufficient parking outside as well which makes the cafe accessible. I will be back sometime and I'm sad I didnt get try this cafe again to give a more comprehensive review, and to see if the standard was just a one off - which I suspect it was. Its just unfortunate it was on the day I decided to come in. If you're reading this review, I would say go give this place a go and let me know :)

C. Z.

The Buddha bowl was sooooo good! It’s one of the best brunches I’ve had in NZ. I also got a banana muffin which was so fresh and tasted like heaven. One of my favorite meals all around. Great vibe such a cute place. When in Taupo this is the spot to eat.

S. B.

It's a very funky looking coffee place which has good looking desserts and pastry. There is a kids corner where they can play. On the floor there is plenty of light and some ta mes have nice views. The coffee is good as well. Overall, highly recommended!

L. J.

Hipster vibes with fresh flavours and fantastic taste combos. After a run this morning, I was after something filling and the Buddha bowl didn’t disappoint. The tastes were so good and I almost couldn’t finish it. The father-in-law has a hankering for a salmon bagel and declared it very good. Finally the husband’s smashed avo was well presented with rocket, feta and an egg. When we arrived, I was tempted by the sweets in the cabinet but the substantial Buddha bowl put paid to that. I was pleased to see they’re licensed and a small but good selection of craft beer (plus Corona for those who like lager). When on holiday it’s nice to have a wee tipple with lunch. Highly recommended.

J. L.

It's a great restaurant. Chicken Panini's chicken is made of drumsticks, which taste very high when eaten. The appearance of egg beneit looks very appetizing, and the control of each egg is just right. Thanks to FOH and BOH teams service. ☺️

J. F.

If you want some of the best coffee in Taupo, come here! This place delivers great coffee, consistently, every time! I love the hipster feel of the interior and the staff are friendly. Before 8am, you can also get $3 coffees. The food is really nice as well. I love that they serve curly fries on their menu. The Storehouse uses Kokako coffee beans which are some of the best roasted in NZ! Fairtrade, certified organic, with a sustainability/eco-friendly focus. Who wouldn't want to support a business that does things right? The only thing, if you visit in the winter, the building can be quite chilly!

J. W.

Nice cafe hidden away from the town centre, but it still gets busy during breakfast/lunch, probably because they do great coffees and some awesome food. Rivals some of the better cafes in Auckland but with better value for money.

J. M.

Wonderful vibe, good coffee (hard to find in NZ) and amazing food! A top notch cafe. Would come back anytime with great anticipation. There is some parking outside on the street.

X. W.

My favorite cafe in taupo! Beautifully decorated and nice selection of food! Loved the waffle here. Will definitely come back when we visit taupo again!

J.

Slightly off the main road, worth going to for brunch in Taupo. The chicken waffles are better than what you find in Auckland. The coffee and drinks are also top notch for taste.

J.

Amazing food with great staff, a little pricey but other than that all round great cafe.

F. L.

We loved the food, so perfect! And the place is really cool. Egg Ben, chicken waffles and bowls have been perfects!

J.

Amazing find, easily one of the most memorable breakfasts and delicious coffee. Great service and passionate baristas. Cannot recommend the fried chicken waffles enough!

K. T.

Hipster vibe cafe serving some good brunch food. Relax and friendly service. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Taupo.

N. M.

Such a great breakfast, and they make a mean coconut flat white. Highly recommend you visit Storehouse if you're in Taupo

H. T.

One of the best waffle chicken that I tried in NZ. I would prefer less syrup and a little bit of heat. Still really good waffle chicken. Surprisingly a bit hard to find parking around here.

D. G. (.

Cool spot nice coffee and food. Kokako beans. Quite busy on a Saturday morning which is probably a good thing

B. H. (.

Last time I came was awesome but now the vibe is just ok, plus a massive wait for food. It's peak time perhaps hire more staff over the holiday period? I ordered the chilly cheese steak - great taste unfortunately overpowered by all the jalapenos. Friend ordered avo on toast, received hard boiled eggs instead of soft poached. Soy chai latte was way too sweet - let me add the sugar/honey please.

R. M.

Nice coffee. They also sell plants inside

D. G.

Great little cafe, if you know where to find it, shhhhhh don't tell everyone. The southern fry chicken woffles are the bees knees, a must try.

T. H.

Always great food here, excellent coffee. There's a little kids playground at the back too, though sit upstairs if you don't have kids so you don't have to listen to mine make a gawd awful racket. Milkshakes are great and the waffles are superb. We always visit when in Taupō.

D. T.

Very good coffee and food. Great atmosphere. Recommended by a local otherwise I wouldn't have found it as it's not along the main road.

S. R.

Loved it. The food and coffee was marvelous. Staff were super busy over the Easter weekend, but I assume its usually less busy and managable.

C. H.

Nestled away from the hustle and bustle of the the town is this cute welcoming establishment, great morning sun paired with good coffee and delicious food is a sure recipe for a fabulous morning. Make sure you try the Buddha bowl.

B. K.

Fried chicken waffles was good, coffee just okay. Pork in cuban sandwich was very dry.

H. A.

Went here for lunch and then went back for brunch the next day, great food and service. There were 14 of us for brunch and didn't have to wait long. Definitely would go back again.

A.

Always great coffee and good service. Food is delicious.

E. N.

Average overall. Tasty falafel salad, very average eggs bene - both luke warm. Nice hot coffee. Biggest issues were the 30 minute wait for food when not that busy and watching (and listening to) a kitchen staff member sit in the cafe during peak lunch hour, to eat and have a loud conversation on speaker phone.

A.

Lovely place. I tried the coffee and it was great and welcoming service.

B.

Was a cold, grey, and rainy day with a group of two couples and a small dog wondering how they could get a hot lunch inside, so a quick Google for pet friendly and we found the Storehouse. They were very welcoming to us and our small dog. Staff were all so very friendly and helpful, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Sausage Roll, Loaded Chips and Coffee were all delicious and recommend to all. Thank you for being Pet friendly, and wonderful food and service.

R.

Fast service and good food although it was really busy

L.

This place is amazing. Will happily make this our new Taupo brunch spot

D.

What do you mean no waffle of the day eah? This is my go to, south of Auckland or north of Wellington, whichever route you’re destined for. Nothing else beats unless you’re heading out to the coasts. Kokako rules, food is awesome be it in vegetarian or the lovers of meat. Almost like I haven’t left Grey Lynn. Highlights: cruisey atmosphere, chilled tunes and grandma friendly.

E. S.

Beautiful cafe with incredible staff. Laura went above and beyond in making sure everyone was happy and caffeinated! Definitely recommend if you’re looking for a quick bite or a coffee in Taupo.

d. r.

Had a lovely breakfast and coffee here. Cool vibes and greenery. I had a lovely eggs Benedict with lovely sauce. Coffee hit the spot. My Mrs had the smashed avo and could only eat half as she was stuffed as.

E. G.

Had breakfast here and it was so yum! Coffee was amazing, food came out super fast & both meals were delicious. So many good food options too!! Highly recommend!!

P.

Great little gem café in Taupo. Good coffe and fresh food. Just check out their smoothie bowl! Also, it opens at 7am which is a bonus.

A.

The chicken and waffles was sublime; honestly one of the best meals I've ever had. Highly recommended!

R.

Definitely recommend the Friend Chicken waffles. The sweet syrup, tender chicken and cut chilli combine to form an exquisite taste on your tongue.

E. I.

Yummy yummy for my tummy… great breakfast food, limited menu but everything is tasty! Fresh, wholesome produce, and the coffee is great. Super friendly service, and fun space.

D. R.

The place decor is lovely, but the food and service is average.

J. T.

The food is great. Good place to catch up. Relaxed vibe. My favourite cafe in Taupo!

J.

Lovely food & service. I love the concept - florist/plant shop, food Cafe.

E. C.

Food came out in a reasonable amount of time for six of us, not fast but not painfully long. Food was decent, service was decent. My mates eggs benne came without bacon which we were pretty sure it was meant to include, he was too hungry to go and check... My partners Avo smash was small with more salad than anything. But the quality of food all round was good. I got the big brekke and it was good size, would have been epic to get hollandaise added to the eggs in hindsight. Salmon eggs benne was pretty epic, raw salmon not cooked 👌. Overall was a good experience, would recommend but not rave up.

T.

Always great food. And friendly staff. Nice relaxing area to just chill out even though your in the middle of the industrial area. Great coffee and the best chicken waffles out there!!!! Definetly recommended if you havent tried them.

C. M. (.

Fabulous place, great coffee, nice waffles, must do

A. D.

Great atmosphere. Play area to keep the kids contained. Food isn't your typical brunch but it's all very tasty. Will be back!

V. V.

Stopped off during a trip to Taupo, and had amazing food and coffee with friends. Staff were friendly and polite, and it's such a beautiful cafe, will definitely recommend coming for a visit

N. P. (.

OK. I can see why this place might hit the spot for some. The place felt clean, open and chill. A good spot to come with the laptop maybe. But our coffees were terrible. They both tasted burnt. I was unable to finish mine (even after adding sugar). My meal (the chicken waffles) was very tasty (definitely their strength). My partner's meal wasn't. He ordered the chicken burger. The onion rings were lithified and the satay kimchi tasted and smelled like old socks which was funny at the time but also made the meal enedible. It was overloaded with fried chicken, which would've been awesome if the accompanying kimchi slaw and onion rings were any good. I ended up giving him one of my waffles. The water glasses had to be replaced because they were dirty and covered in dust (the waitress did this immediately). Overall, it was disappointing and I strongly feel we caught the chef and the barista on a bad day. So try to take this review as a glitch report. It's not at the top of my personal Taupo cafe's to try list, but I'll give it another go later down the line.

D. H.

Best Coffee and great Meals enjoy this place every time we visit. Would Recommend.

L. N.

Costumer service was alright, not many smiles coming from the staff. We ordered coffees, they came at a good speed. Then waited an hour and 10 minutes before we asked where our orders were cause we could see they were busy but a table who came 30min after us got their orders before us, we were then told 5-10 minutes after that I approached a staff member and she went to check 10 minutes later our first order, second order came out 10 minutes after that and our final meal came out 8 minutes after. Long story short it took 1 hour and 40 minutes for food! I know it can be busy but you didn't offer a discount or anything, if we hadn't suggested to a staff about getting free to go coffees, I don't think anyone would have said anything. On a better note food was delicious and well presented!

T. K.

Great coffee, tasty food, cool vibes. Definitely come here for a coffee or a snack if you're in Taupo!

F. C.

Wow. What a great café. Great service. Amazing food. And the Sawmill IPA is another level.

W.

The staff were really lovely and the food especially the lamb was fantastic

K. S.

Super delicious, lively space, great staff! The chicken and waffles were amazing.

V.

Nice place, perfect customer service with a big smile and enjoying their job.

K. B.

Very busy, which was a good sign. As we queued up the food coming out looked delicious. Had a quick takeaway coffee and chicken cesar wrap. We'll be back for a full meal

S. C.

This place used to be one of my go to spots whenever I was in Taupo for work, always here for either breakfast or lunch. After being overseas for a while, this was my first time back in around 4 years and I have to say it was firmly average and has gone downhill since. Maybe changed owners? I actually came for breakfast and lunch over two days in Taupo and both times were average. The vibe was lacking, no music. The staff and service were lacklustre, unable to answer some basic menu questions. Condiments on the tables were all empty. The coffee was fine, but the food was average too. I had a falafel wrap in particular which had only two falafel pieces (standard packet/freezer falafel), with a sparse amount of other ingredients too - it was bland. Overall it feels like the love from the owners and staff is really lacking, as is the attention to details. This place used to hum, it had a cool vibe, great energy, great food. What a shame. I’d come back for a coffee, but probably wouldn’t come back for a meal.

J. G.

Great coffee and gluten free browny

D.

Great chicken waffles! Service was very poor and unfriendly

A. R.

Food was excellent. Was very busy, but the wait was so worth it. Great tasting coffee too.

M. F.

After a rainy night in the camper, it was a lovely stop for a hot breakfast. The most difficult here is what to choose. What you see in the frontdesk looks really yummy. What is on the a la carte menu did not disappoint either. A great place to go. Great setting, lovely music and friendly staff! Thanks heaps it was really nice!

R. C.

Delicious food and cool atmosphere, unfortunately the cafe wasnt very clean and all the tables were dirty. When I asked for some glasses for water one of the waitresses offered me coffee cups which was pretty disappointing as that's very unnecessary waste (I declined). The menu also wasnt very clear on what was vegan and some of the meals were labeled wrong (a meal with feta said it was vegan). Would definitely come back if they could make the menu a bit more clear with dietary requirements as the food was delicious

J. B.

Fab little coffee shop with helpful, friendly staff, fantastic coffee and comfy seating. The millionaires shortbread is divine.

S.

Shot into grab a coffee on the go, while collecting friend from bus. next door ...sun was lovely n' warm, & coffee so darn good I decided to stop 👍& smell the roses

M.

Nice decor, friendly staff, good food. They let our puppy inside and gave him treats and water!

J. W.

Great coffee and food. Always a great stop for breakfast when passing through. Mad busy this time of year so I would suggest go nice and early to make sure you get a table.

a. j.

Service was friendly and quick considering we were a group of 12. Food was OK, chicken sandwich completely lacked flavour and coffee was average at best. Love the plants at the back. Bathroom was not very clean.

A. T.

We arrived on Sunday morning about 10am. The food we had was amazing, as for the coffee well, I'm no coffee critic but I didn't not like it. We had the waffles, the southern style chicken and the strawberry waffles.... OMG, you have to try them, they are to die for. I was a bit apprehensive about dining here based on some of the negative reviews but it seems you can't always judge a place by what others think. Service was on point, fast, friendly and efficient. Price was reasonable and the atmosphere perfect. We will most definitely be going back. One of the top 5 places to eat in Taupo for sure.

H. P.

Awesome funky cafe came here as someone recommended it and it was definitely worth it. The chicken waffles boosted with flavour something is not recommended I would have never tried now will def tell everyone spicy and sweet! Also tried the blue kombucha which was unique something with coffee flower or sonive staff and good service we surely will be back!

I. R.

Oh man their chicken and waffles were incredible. The chicken was moist af and the spices on it were amazing. The service was okay, and it really packs the noise in when it starts to get crowded, but nothing to get turned away for. The venue itself has an industrial feel to it, it was somewhat cosy when we went in there.

G. M. X.

Great food, great coffee, friendly staff. Nice atmosphere and seating. Dining area is clean and comfortable. Good for groups as well. Also good distance between tables, unlike many other cafe around the town. Plenty of parking too.

J. M.

Nice café, nice staff. Cabinet food looks great. A bit disappointed with the eggs bene. Could do it at home with english muffin and a very basic slice of ham.

P. H.

Had the Buddah Bowl and hands down have to say this was the most delicious breakfast I’ve EVER had! Huge and healthy to boot. Staff are very friendly, service was fast and coffee was superb as well. Will definitely be back!!!

J. B.

Wow, a little away from the centre of things in Taupo but a hidden gem and great to visit on a busy holiday weekend away from the hordes. Food fabulous, can highly recommend the buttermilk fried chicken and waffles... Yummo! They have nice healthy stuff too 🤣

L.

Good menu. I enjoyed the Buddha bowl!

K. C.

Food wasn't bad but place needs some steering. All the cutlery boxes on the tables were incomplete, no water bottles full for self serving and not very clean. Was clear nobody was 'managing'. With a few tweaks could be much better.

D.

Good coffee and pastries. Lunch was very good. Chicken and waffles was amazing.

H. N.

Maybe it was just the last couple of times I’ve been, but I don’t think it’s as good as it used to be. Today the coffee was lack lustre, the side of halloumi was undercooked, plus you used to get 4-5 pieces, now it’s 2 for $6! also got a weird side salad of raw capsicum w a balsamic dressing, w my smashed avo order, which had all mingled together. I hate capsicum so I would not have ordered this had I known - this hasn’t happened before.

D.

Just discovered this cafe. Really good!

T. C.

Food is excellent, coffee is good and the place itself is mint. Staff were pretty frazzled and the table we reserved wasn't held for us or cleaned. Cracking food though. Would recommend.

A. H.

Great food, the chicken waffles were great! Can get busy so make sure to give yourself plenty of time incase food takes a bit. But it's worth the wait.

D.

This place was so amazing ! Great coffee, great food and atmosphere, could see the mountains from our table

F. B.

I discovered this cafe yesterday, we came in for brunch with the family. The food was amazing! It's safe to day ill be going back there soon. I had the chicken waffles, and they were the best I've ever had.

a. u.

Lovely lively atmosphere with hipster upmarket clientele in a minimalist setting, great out of the ordinary breakfast menu. My bubble and squeak was really good and my son's scrambled eggs cooked to perfection. Coffee not my favorite but the brand they use is renown for good white coffees but burnt long blacks.

S.

Never leave without my SH coffee and birdseed slice! Highly recommended!!!

E. R.

Went here today after reading the reviews. Definitely worth trying out this place when you are in Taupo. Google maps took me to the correct address but I couldn't find the place as it is little unusual to have a cafe there around other industrial buildings and as it name suggests it was a storehouse. Tried fried chicken waffles and I liked that and coffee is also strong and perfect. My kid loved the donut as well.

S. L.

Such a gorgeous cafe with lovely staff and atmosphere! It’s a chilled cafe where you walk in, grab a menu, find a table and order at the counter -pretty straight forward. Staff are so welcoming and lovely and provide wonderful service! Food is presented nicely and tastes good, coffee is divine but it’s definitely the genuine staff and service we’ll come back for!

M. M.

Good food and really nice interior. Plenty street parking available.

S.

Food was delish. Did have to ask about our drinks to make sure they had our order. But otherwise fine 🙂

N. S.

Interior and decor is beautiful, old cafe look with a spacious sitting plan. Good staff and vast menu. Food is heaven here, and drinks are good too. Fried chicken & waffles is one of the best i ever tried, philly steak was good too. Busy place and parking can be tricky at times. But away from rush of the city and good relaxing environment and food.

G. B.

This is a busy place because the,food is so good so book in. You’ll get something tasty, wholesome and different here but still good for the more fussy eater.

H.

Finally a decent cafe in tapo! Good food, good vibe, service could step it up a little bit but overall cozy, modern, and delicious :)

D. M.

"Industrial" decor. Nice wood burner to keep warm on a cold day. Meals are cooked and presented well. Would like to see a bit more variety on the menu. Staff are friendly and helpful.

H.

Best coffee & the best eggs bene and super fast service. Definitely coming back here when visiting Taupo again!!!

G. D.

This place is highly recommend. They consistently provide the highest quality coffee and greet you with a smile. The food is of the standard you would expect from a metropolitan centre and the atmosphere at Storehouse is very trendy and fun. It is worth the drive for breakfast/lunch even if you are staying out of the Taupo CBD

B.

We go for the Budha bowl. Yummy fresh food with a delightful mix of flavors, from pakora balls, quinoa, beetroot, kale, hummus yoghurt etc.egg and extras if you want them. Gluten AND dairy free. Lots of other fried stuff and choices if that sounds too healthy. Easy parking too.

T.

The coffee (flat white) was the best I've had in Taupō and the atmosphere was pleasant. Took a while for us to receive our coffee though despite the lack of a queue at the counter.

H.

Great cafe to go. The coffee and milkshake was tops. The salmon bagels was delicious Friendly staff.

I.

The Sweet As waffles were divine - great on a rainy Sunday morning! Great coffee too 😀

n.

Good coffee and food, good times

C. C.

Nice place to chill out. Coffee was great. There is a small plant shop which makes cafe feels better and kids playing place so mum and dad can enjoy coffee without worrying about their kids. :) Good food and great coffee

V. G.

Very nice coffee. Warned of 30 min wait for food. ..was actually 45. Poached eggs were well done. Was brought 2 more Eggs that were soft but lukewarm. You'd be out of business in a heartbeat in Wellington.

T. P.

Epic Epic Epic! From the moment we stepped in the counter staff welcomed us. Service throughout was great and food was awesome. We had the fried chicken sandwiches, which were the best I've ever eaten. Interesting fact is that they use chicken thigh rather than breast, this means you get a super juicy super tasty sandwich. The interior was perfect for families too with a kids area. Tables large and the building has contemporary decor. Facilities clean and well maintained. Great almost awesome value for money. Great selection of food and drinks. If you have to crawl on your hands and knees over broken glass......you should go here! Update: Been here a few more times. Things have changed....Menu is now pretty unextraordinary and the servicecwith a smile has gone. Just a few grumpy dudes behind the counter. It's still ok, but not EPIC anymore.....

E. C.

YUM! The food here is excellent, both menu and cabinet. They are also part of the entertainment book scheme so there are discounts to be had if you're a member. Awesome organic Kokako coffee and a cute little store attached to the cafe from which I want to buy everything ❤️definitely worth stopping in.

R. L.

Decent and inventive food, much enjoyed. The hummus was delicious. Dropped one star because my partners food could have done with being warmer though. No one likes a cold bagel.

G.

Get the fried chicken sandwich, it was amazing. Great coffee too; kokako! Fast service, nice staff. And away from the centre of town too, which is a relief.

B.

Excellent coffee and good food. The chicken and waffles was lovely. It was a bit strange to get chilled grilled tomatoes with the smashed avo, I think it works better as a warmer dish.

D. N.

This place place is simply fantastic. They manage to have a diverse range of modern meals in a small jam-packed menu. From hangover cures to fresh poke bowls this is a great brunch spot.

M.

Very nice Cafe. Good coffee and lovely food. Great service.

A.

Love this place. Its my go to in Taupo, great kai, coffee and the best tea! Staff are friendly and helpful. You must go!

D. “. W.

Very helpful staff, yummy food suit most dietary needs. Two levels, no lift but no worry as happy to accomodate downstairs by patrons offering a table downstairs. Very busy, but no long waits. Would go again.

H.

Always good food & coffee

A. G.

We try to get to Storehouse whenever we are in Taupo. Great coffee, great food and friendly staff. Last time we were there we did sit at a table for quite a while and no one came to clear the pile of dirty dishes from the customers before us. But that was the only negative in the multiple times we have been

D. K.

Good strong coffee with poached egg and mushrooms on toast, and the wife had a nasi goreng with green tea. All tasted excellent. I will definitely be a return customer.

L. H.

Great food and coffee! Service was excellent. Awesome wee plant shop downstairs too, would highly recommend

K.

Visited Taupō for the weekend. Took my son to the storehouse and he loved it! He's normally nervous in cafe's but not at this one! All our food was amazing and the service was friendly!

A. M.

Stick you head in the door and be transported away in to the cool, calm world of coffee! Great coffee made by some really nice guys. Decor is super, and the food is amazing. Might even be Taupos best coffee.

L. H.

Nice setting and friendly service. The iced coffee was excellent (flat white) and full of proper coffee flavour. The banana muffin was tasty.

C. T.

Genuinely one of the best breakfasts I have ever hard. Just perfect mushrooms and halloumi. Friendly staff, lovely setting, quick service, tasty food and coffee. It's hard to fault this place.

E. A.

Just had breakfast here and it was amazing. The food is out of this world. Pete is an amazing chef who definitely makes the best breakfast especially the fried chicken. Couldn't recommend more. #nextlevel

S.

Very good. Delicious food and excellent coffee. Parking sometimes scarce but worth walking to.

Y.

Love the Storehouse. Always my first choice for a quick coffee, meeting, brunch, chilling out on my own and looking at (and buying) gorgeous plants from Lush Lane which resides within.

C.

Best breakfast i had in NZ, amazing fried chicken and waffles. Also had Mitch Santner sitting on the table behind us! Wished him good luck in the IPL :)

E. H.

This cafe is so unique, it's modern and upbeat celebrating all the latest food trends and has amazing coffee and drinks. Great place to bring friends and has an cute area for kids to play. I

T. J.

I'm usually a huge fan of this place but it just didn't deliver this time. I was disappointed with my coffee and the poached eggs on gf were a bit av. Hopefully it was just a one off!

S. C.

Pretty hipster but they back it up with really good coffee. I didn’t eat but the people I were with did, and both their orders weren’t correct. They did order custom meals but the staff dealt with it really well and gave them free coffee for the mistake.

T. O.

Always visit for the Fried Chicken Waffles.

B.

Beautiful atmosphere, top notch food and premium coffee 👌

A. P.

The team here are great and the coffee just as good. I had a small flat white and it was a taste of heaven. When in Taupo there is no better Cafe to come and visit. Thanks Brad!

M.

Love flight coffee!

O.

Storehouse Taupo It is easy to underestimate a good homemade muesli. Always playing second fiddle to eggs Benedict and smashed avocado on toast, the humble muesli is often an obligatory and neglected item on the menu. The Storehouse in Taupo does muesli proud. The tastefully decorated, converted storehouse, replete with a ubiquitous hipster bicycle, serves fantastic coffee, great breakfasts and a muesli worth writing a review about. Toasted grains and a generous helping of dates are served with poached fruit, fresh kiwi and banana, chia seeds and a delicate coconut yogurt. It comes in an enamel bowl with your choice of fresh, soy or almond milk. The best compliment I can give this muesli: instead of whirling it all into a homogeneous mass, I savoured each element separately and then in various combinations. If you are in need of a good coffee and a healthy breakfast, then this is your place!

A. F.

Great food! Really loved it and the creativity behind it. Not such a fan of the service at times...was a bit slow/unorganized and somewhat lacking a friendly smile. Would still go back!

M.

Best Cafe in Taupō! This place has the nicest staff, great vibe with a toasty fireplace and of course excellent food and coffee ☕ 😁

K.

Great coffee, daughter really enjoyed the chicken waffles - we will be back

S.

Very nice food especially for breakfast. They also have a good array of healthy and not so healthy food. I would totally recommend the chicken sliders, they’re absolutely amazing!

V.

Always delivers. Incredible coffee + food and fast. Beautiful with the plants to browse and nice tucked away toy area to send the kids.

L.

Yummy food & great coffee. Baby friendly. Will be back again.

P.

Had the Buckwheat breakfast bowl - was great ! Had a coffee as well - the beans a really fruity and not at all what I like . Despite the odd tasting coffee I really enjoyed myself !!

J.

Service was good, good came nice and quick. Food was not bad but nothing to marvel over unfortunately and the place was quite cold- definitely needs more heating.

L.

Very cute place and a great atmosphere. They do great coffees and smoothies. Their breakfasts are also really good

L.

Cool cafe! Love their style. Staff are nice people. The taste of food didn't impress me that much.

M.

Great food and atmosphere, during peak hours wait times are always long here, even just for a coffee. So dont reccomend going during brunch or lunch unless youve got plenty of time to wait.

L. T.

Nice old style café, with view on Taupō Lake and Tongariro National Park in the background if you sit upstairs. Great coffee, great food! That squid taco was so tasty!

b.

Our facilitate cage in Taupo. Everything starts with a great coffee and Storehouse sites great coffee. Delicious creative food. Includes counter selection plus delicious menu options.

B.

Very busy spot! But wait for our food and coffee was less than average😊.

H. H. S.

Great cafe with good coffee try the fried chicken sandwich. Food is American in nature

M.

Lovely place for a quick coffee and cake, haven't tried the 'real food', but it looks amazing! Coffee is top notch, and setting and staff are excellent

N.

Great coffee in Taupo. This was our third cafe and the best... do hunt this cafe out its well worth it. A funky place with great food and a potted plant store tucked inside.

P. Z.

Good coffee. They sell coffee beans and grind them as well - so far it seemed quite difficult to find such a place in NZ.

P.

Nice cafe, great atmosphere and good food, just a bit cold in winter, beed a few more heaters around the place

R.

What's not to love! Great for coffee, food and plant lovers. Can't visit Taupo without a cheeky visit to the Storehouse

K.

Great coffee, menu and food. But service and care factor of staff was majorly lacking as was the timing of coffee and food.

C.

Good sosig roll yum yum

M.

Nice cafe, near CBD, easy parking, nice good & coffee...

B.

An hour earlier we were on a long walk around volcanic activity, which develops an appetite. The Storehouse followed up with a bite for lunch. Four stars for curly fries, beer and vibe.

B.

The best Cafe in Taupo, food is unique and so tasty (try the Fried Chicken Waffles!) Kokako coffee with all the options. Highly recommended

Z. D.

I've been here a few times and have had different experiences each time. Sometimes the food has been absolutely outstanding, other times it has just been okay. Staff are friendly and prices are reasonable.

M.

Awesome coffee and the food wow!

T.

Don't pass through Taupo without stopping here! The finest coffee and food in town, a sweet taste of true café culture, a cool dining space, and friendly staff. All-round winner.

J.

Great place to have coffee and breakfast. Staff are very friendly & hospitable, the ambience was great, fireplace kept it nice & warm & the coffee was just one of the best!

V.

Good food. The eggs Benedict are great. The view from the window upstairs is a nice change from the industrial area.

j.

Was beautiful food. Great environment. Love the iced coffee. Will definitely come back

C.

Great food, sweet vibes and awesome customer service!

J.

Great coffee & muffins

I.

Great coffee. Excellent breakfast.

R. P.

The coffee is great, the food and service great, unfortunately though, everytime I've ordered in the passed, my plate and spoon especially is sticky, greasy and dirty, I have to wipe it down with wipes or napkins.😳

C.

Great place to eat, although for us wannabe hipsters the menu is ok but doesn't quite inspire. It's still a great place to go however.

L.

Food was amazing. Coffee was great. Wish we were staying longer so we could visit again.

M. S.

Fried chicken waffles were great but the service for food and coffee was slow. I'd go again just so I got things faster.

s.

Awesome food and staff. There is a nice wee plant business incorporated into the storehouse too.

P.

It's the atmosphere here that I really enjoy, reminds me of some of my favorite inner city Auckland Cafes, but without the Aucklanders! :D

R.

Excellent breakfast selection and some of the best single origin coffee I have ever had!

k.

Nice food

M.

A slice of Auckland cafe culture hidden in Taupo away from the busy CBD. Fab modern food, great coffee, and smooth atmosphere.

K.

I always love going to the Storehouse Cafe, either with friends or on my own. The staff are always welcoming and friendly...the food is great too.

C.

This has the most delicious and healthy foods, something a little different with a home baked experience. Excellent friendly service.

J.

Great place for a relaxing breakfast or brunch. Good food & coffee in a nice setting and good location.

A.

Nice cosy and unpretentious cafe (with some bikers / hipsters undertones :)) Tasty food, fresh ingredients, friendly service and perfectly acceptable coffee.

J.

Great Food & Atmosphere. Coffee Excellent. Try a Breakfast Burito if they still do them.

M.

Great coffee, great food even better service and atmosphere :) perfect place to wait while getting my ute serviced.

A.

Slow service, overwhelmed staff and not a great menu. Coffee was good though.

G. T.

Nice coffee, with lovely smoked salmon bagel generously filled. Small but nicely stocked shop at the back with Rains clothing

R.

Go here if you're in Taupo . Avoid the waterfront and it hollandaise . Super nice and funny people working here. Food yum, coffee strong overall win

T.

Very nice food, great coffee. Lovely and clean, quirky cafe

M.

Love it.

M.

Great food, good coffee, friendly staff. Will go here again.

R.

Fantastic!! Perfect coffee and delish scrambled eggs (tbh its a simple thing but so good!)

A.

Awesome decor and delicious caramel slice. The Ethiopian coffee is simply great!

b. t.

Brilliant place. Don't miss out. The fried chicken waffles are the best.

C.

Oh man, the chicken and waffles here are amazing! I've been here twice and both times they've been 10/10...I dream of them sometimes......I've said too much :|

A.

Great food, service was a little slow but it was boxing

D.

Good coffee and a nice vibe. Food is overpriced and has put me off coming here again.

M.

Menu used to be really good, has gone a bit "unusual" for my tastes. Coffee really good

K.

Awesome cafe, amazing coffee & food. We visit every chance we get. You must too.

A.

Consistently excellent food and coffee, friendly and competent staff, spacious interior with great WiFi for getting some work done with a coffee. 👍🏼

N.

Fantastic food and a cool setting. Anything with the fried chicken is an instant recommendation.

L.

Coolest cafe to hang out in here in Taupo! Delicious almond milk flat whites and yummy eats!

O.

Menu looked good, but on a Sunday morning it was a 45 min wait for food, so we went elsewhere instead.

P.

Loved the fire place and breakfast bowl with edemame. Cabinet slices are delish and great to take home as a personal treat

A.

Fried chicken waffles is awesomeee. Big portion too!

L.

Really good tasty food at a reasonable price. The food is a bit different to standard Cafe food which is really nice

o.

Good place for breakfast

J.

Good atmosphere, unfortunately was understaffed on the day of our visit, was dissuaded of brewed coffee as wait time would be long. Food was okay.

R.

Great coffee, great food, great service, Awesome location, cool little shop underneath. Highly recommended!

J. W.

Great food and atmosphere. Will definitely be back! BRB, moving to Taupo to be closer to this cafe

J.

Great place to get some work done with a side of delicious coffee!

S.

Great coffee, chicken waffles & curly fries, just to name a few of our faves.

F.

Really liked it, delicious hot chocolate. Just sad everywhere closes so early but that's how it is

R.

Great coffee. Best in Taupo. Food fab too. Cool joint... Worth schlepping to

P.

Amazing food! We had the breakfast burrito and the avo/halloumi/tomato/basil bagel and both were amazzzzzzing!!!!

t.

Nice food! Slightly limited menu but the food they do make is good!

R.

Fried chicken and waffle was awesome 👌🏼

j.

Stopped in again after a MTB ride! Chicken and waffles... Exceptional!! Coffee is on point too...

K.

Chill vibes and cute decor, nice staff too! Coffee is good!!!

R.

Love this spot!!!

r.

Best coffee in Taupo！

I.

Great food and coffee! Atmosphere was lovely and great hospitality by the staff!

J.

Super tasty food. Great environment. Awesome customer service. Highly recommended!

N.

Awesome place good food and coffee great service and a fabulous place to get plants

p.

Wonderful local cafe - i dropped in for a coffee to go and it was perfectly made. I got a discount voucher from my local accommodation.

A.

The squid tacos were delicious. Lovely looking coffee shop with friendly staff.

J.

Amazing place, great vibe, food is amazing and it has a plant store out the back

H.

We had a Rueben sandwich which we shared it was delicious, coffee was great to.

D.

Great counter food, nice coffee and nice atmosphere

C.

Nice hip café also having a good choice of brewing tools. Definetly recommend to check it out!

J.

Cool place. Innovative food. Our cafe choice when passing through Taupo.

Z.

Good coffee and food. Nicely set up venue. Friendly staff

C.

Good cafe off the beaten track of normal Taupo locations but nice atmosphere good food and coffee.

R. H.

Food was excellent, cafe organisation appears to need help fresh water jugs and cutlery particularly

C.

Consistently good coffee, my favorite here is the falafel wrap

K.

Staff are very friendly. Service can be a little slow when busy but food is definitely worth the wait!

S.

Best cafe in Taupo - and best coffee. Interesting and well crafted kai.

M.

Food and coffee was amazing and very friendly staff

R.

My favorite cafe in Taupo just the right amount of quirkiness👍

D.

Great coffee and generous food servings. Love the industrial decor

P.

Always fresh quick service lovely brunches tucked away enough not to be overcrowded.....

P.

Great food, great coffee, great service. Would definitely recommend.

K.

Great food, coffee and staff. Love this place, a must visit in Taupo

S.

Their waffles are such a perfection! Fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside.

S.

Great cafe! Nice atmosphere and love the decorations.

a.

Great coffee and delicious good. Free WiFi. Friendly staff.

H.

Great coffee, great music, great atmosphere. My new go-to in Taupō.

T.

Amazing food and a unique atmosphere. Highly recommend.

T.

Good service, nice food, nice coffee.

P. Q.

3 out of 5 liked our lunch, hence the score. Vibe nice, service slowish.

I.

Lunch with the family. Great atmosphere. Good selection of fod. Good atmosphere. Reasonable price.

T.

Great fair trade coffee and good food selection. Always stop here when passing through Taupo

E.

Quite simply the best cafe in Taupo. Don't waste your time and money going elsewhere

B.

Great service and a good coffee. Busy in a good way.

A.

Hummus looked good and sandwich bread looked epic.... Should've gone for one of those.

V.

Try the chicken and waffles 😃

B.

Love this place, fried chicken waffles? Yessir 😀

W.

Great service and atmosphere. English chick working there was super friendly and welcoming.

C.

Awesome place, great food, big portion size too

S.

Great food and service. Awesome Coffee.

R.

Amazing coffee and food. Their Oreo brownies are superb

C.

Coffee awesome however the Bird Seed slice is the best...😉

C.

Great friendly service and nice food.

E.

Very nice. We were well looked after

R.

Great food but can be hard to get a table as very popular

T.

Was a bit noisy inside so couldn’t really hear the people I was with. Wasn’t too impressed HUEVOS RANCHEROS and service was slow

E.

Modern, hipster cafe with great coffee and food, Wi-Fi and great seating areas.

A.

Good food, friendly staff, sunny space - love this place!

J.

Very trendy and relaxed cafe with extreamly good coffee and a tasty menue

G.

Nice breakfast

R.

This is a trendy place for good coffee but can be a little noisy.

G.

Excellent. Great food,good coffee

C.

Yummy food & awesome set up. Always enjoy calling in when I am in Taupo!

H.

Love the food here and best ice coffee in Taupo

L.

Good vegetarian dishes along with lovely coffee

K.

Chicken and waffles were freaking amazing. 100% recommended.

C.

Great staff, great food, easy parking & away from the busy streets - ideal.

M.

This place has the most wonderful coffee. Thank you so much.

B.

Awesome American-style food, good coffee

d.

Food was good, but how hard is it to make a decent shake?.

A.

Delicious brunches and great set up

G.

Excellent coffee, good service! Great vibe!

M.

Great food and great coffee and service

C.

SO GOOD! Went there for brunch today, and was so delicious!

E.

Great coffee.. Always a good brew

H.

Great, good food and coffee

G.

Awesome interior design and decor to go along with the great coffee and food offerings.

N.

Good coffee and you can buy plants too!

E.

I recommend you go here. Amazing food. Nice atmosphere.

D. H.

Best chicken n waffles I've had..

S.

Hidden gem. Coffee fine and good working space when on the road

J.

A small 2 story cafe squeezed inbetween other buisnesses beautiful coffee and food

I.

Good food always friendly dog bowl for outsider guest nice staff

C.

Lovely meal friendly service.

H.

Good food, good coffee, good service..cool place

D.

Great place for breakfast anytime of the day

J.

Always good coffee and food. Reliable.

G.

wow this place served incredible food the staff were relaxed and friendly highly recommended

p.

What a find. Interesting menu really really good brownie with raspberry

L.

Friendly staff, good food

J.

Nice quiet place, huge called and good coffee.

E.

Fried chicken sandwich. Nuff said. Best place in Taupo.

A.

Really nice falafel I ate. Lovely staff.

J.

Great coffee and service

D.

Average food, was served cold-ish. Friendly staff

L.

Trendy cafe and shop! Good latte. Pass by if you're in the area!

C.

Highly recommend, great setting and good food.

N.

Quite good coffee - felt like I was back in Melbourne

S.

Tasty coffee but bit cool...

H.

Great coffeec:) around green plants!

J.

Awesome coffee...and im super-fussy!

L.

Great place to stop for coffee and cherry pie! Mmmh

G.

Awesome service and food. Will go back 🙂

B.

Cool shop but the milkshake wasn't nice

C.

Great place as usual and a wondering brunch....

K.

Really great breakfast! 10/10

i.

Great place for a light lunch

D.

The hip cafe to hang with in Taupo, great food and coffee.

R.

Great place. Great coffee. Great vibes

M.

Good friendly service, nice food.

J.

Always love coming here. Great place !

K.

Amazing coffee and cool ambience

A.

You have to try the fried-chicken waffles!

B.

Good food , great coffee

J.

Obviously a popular place as busy today

P.

Slow service, expensive menu, hot potch food

P.

Coffee and that whole industrial look we are all into. Good times.

K.

Awesome food. Philly cheese is amazing

S.

The fried chicken sandwich is incredibly delicious

J.

Such speedy service and amazing food 😍

T.

Nice coffee and date scones.

A.

Nice fried chicken but could give more chicken

B.

Great coffee, beautifully rustic

L.

Nice for lunch. Usually quick service.

S.

Superb coffee and food options.

S.

Yum coffee & great service

J.

Excellent coffee & good food

H.

Worth the walk to get here - tasty food

M.

Fantastic coffees and waffles to drive to Taupo for

H.

Great coffee in Taupo

R.

Love to sit here and sketch for a few hours!

J.

Great breakfast and coffee

H.

Food and coffee was really good

F.

Good food, hip atmosphere.

E.

Comfortable. Spacious, good service, good food.

R.

Very good

S.

Nice food nice coffe

L.

The chicken wallet is awesome

C.

Fantastic food, a highlight!

I.

Warm quiet food very good

K.

Great atmosphere and coffee.

S.

Go every week. Awesome and healthy.

S.

Average.

P.

Delish waffles and fried chicken!

M.

Nice food

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