Insider's Food Guide to Downtown Tauranga

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Nestled amidst the condensed streets and waterfront views, downtown Tauranga has a culinary offering that will both pleasantly surprise and plentifully satisfy.

Lloyds Deli & Pizzeria

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Place Downtown Tauranga
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Foodies near and far, if a New York-inspired sandwich shop that pulls double-duty slinging pizzas on a Friday night sounds like your jam, you must make a date to visit...

Miss Gee’s

Tall bar seats alongside a graffiti wall inside Miss Gee's Tauranga.
Place Downtown Tauranga
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Miss Gee’s is a specialty cocktail lounge nestled in the heart of Tauranga’s city centre.

The Hop House

The bar seating area inside The Hop House Tauranga.
Place Downtown Tauranga
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Housed in a beautifully restored 1920’s building amongst the pedestrianised Wharf Street Precinct, The Hop House in Tauranga has become an obvious destination for...

Oscar and Otto

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Place Downtown Tauranga
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Open seven days a week, Oscar and Otto has earned its reputation as one of Tauranga’s most well known eateries for its consistently compelling offering and friendly...

Little Long

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Place Downtown Tauranga
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As its name suggests, Little Long in Tauranga is both little and long. It’s the kind of cafe you’ll visit once and instantly feel at home.

Clarence Hotel & Restaurant

The covered dining area at Clarence Boutique Hotel in Tauranga.
Place Downtown Tauranga
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Situated in the soulful, historic post office building, the Clarence is the only boutique hotel in downtown Tauranga.

Mt Zion Coffee Co

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Place Downtown Tauranga
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Their specialty is a darn good cup of joe and at Mt Zion Coffee Co, they love to serve their beloved community the very best of brews.

Folk Coffee Roasters

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Place Downtown Tauranga
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Folk Coffee Roasters provides specialty coffee with purpose, knowledge, and experience.

Bobby's Fresh Fish Market

The covered outdoor area at Bobby's Fish Market Tauranga.
Place Downtown Tauranga
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Bobby’s Fresh Fish Market is a name synonymous with quality fish and chips, having delivered the goods to Tauranga locals starting way back in 1996.

Chicken Fryday

The restaurant inside Chicken Fryday Tauranga.
Place Downtown Tauranga
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Bringing a little sample of Korean cuisine to downtown Tauranga is Chicken Fryday, a specialist in, you guessed it, Korean Fried Chicken.

Breadhead

The entrance to Breadhead Tauranga.
Place Downtown Tauranga
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Carb lovers and enthusiasts of Tauranga, if you haven’t already acquainted yourselves with Breadhead then immediately add it to the top of your must-visit list.

Doca Café and Eatery

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Place Downtown Tauranga
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Radiating good vibes and fun is Tauranga’s DOCA, a European influenced cafe by day, dipping its toes into pizza and cocktails come Friday and Saturday nights.

But First Dessert

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Place Downtown Tauranga
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Calling all the sweet tooths out there! But First Dessert is a dessert bar in Tauranga, specialising in decadent, hand-crafted desserts and treats.

Falafel Metro

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Place Downtown Tauranga
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Middle Eastern cuisine is full of vibrant flavours, colours and textures, and thanks to Falafel Metro, the residents of Tauranga have easy access to some of the best.

RIKARIKA

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Place Downtown Tauranga
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A name already well known by a few lucky Tauranga residents, RIKARIKA has finally opened its first retail space in downtown Tauranga city.

Elizabeth Cafe & Larder

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Place Downtown Tauranga
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From Monday to Friday, Tauranga’s Elizabeth Cafe keeps up with the fast-paced city-slickers, cranking out coffees to the local corporate crowd.

Picnicka

A luxurious seating area inside Picnicka Tauranga.
Place Downtown Tauranga
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Mirroring the revitalisation of Tauranga’s CBD, Picnicka is a local spot where there is always something going on.

Macau Restaurant

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Place Downtown Tauranga
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They say variety is the spice of life, and at Tauranga’s Macau Restaurant, contemporary Asian fusion plates pave the way.

Dam Da

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Place Downtown Tauranga
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At Dam Da, Korean food takes centre stage.

Sugo

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Place Downtown Tauranga
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A stone’s throw from Tauranga’s waterfront lies Sugo, one of the city’s favourite Italian-inspired restaurants.