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Colenso Country Cafe

Tairua Whitianga Rd (State Highway 25), Tairua, New Zealand
07-866 3725
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Ranked #1 of 9 restaurants in Tairua
Cuisines: European
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
Most recent review
- 19 May 2013
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
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Coromandel, New Zealand
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

This is a must stop when passing to Hot Water Beach and Cathedral Cove from or to Tairua. Nice location, nice people, yummie food and coffee. The cakes are amazing too, and reasonable for the quality. In summer peak time you might have to wait a little to get served but still worth it.

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Seattle, Washington
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52 reviews 52 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Discovered this rural coffee shop and garden on TripAdvisor, and so glad I did. Enjoyed coffee and cake on the way to Cathedral Cove, and found this to be the better experience, relaxed, open and uncrowded, sitting under plum trees with ripe fruit above.

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London, United Kingdom
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35 reviews 35 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Gorgeous outdoor setting amongst an orchard of mature trees. Fab little gift shop on site and lovely, hearty NZ food with delish salads. I had the lamb pie and salad - fantastic

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New Plymouth, New Zealand
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21 reviews 21 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

We thoroughly enjoyed lunch here, having driven from Hahei. The service was prompt and the lunch most enjoyable. Dining under the trees, even in the heat of the day, was magic.

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Hamilton, New Zealand
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9 reviews 9 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

This is a lovely cafe on the way from Tairua to Hahei, a great spot for lunch or coffee and cake with a beautiful back garden to relax in. A great stop when you're exploring Coromandel.

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Nelson, New Zealand
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51 restaurant reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

What amazing grounds and setting , even has kids play area, plenty of off street parking A credit to all concerned from start to finish Great food, not overly expensive, not a large selection both cabinet and menu available good LALA Coffee Desserts to die for, try the Pavlova they are renown for this delectable dessert apparently an old family... More

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Gisborne, New Zealand
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013 via mobile

After seeing this cafe on Tv 3 cafe secrets it was always a place I wanted to visit, the cafe was so much better in person very friendly owner, gorgeous macadamia brittle the best I have ever tasted and not to mention their fab pav stacks. Their is beautiful gifts in different rooms a herb garden to wander and to... More

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Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2013

Every time I stop here it is such a welcome relief. The food is always excellent and staff wonderful. There is selection of their own products such as jams for sale as well as a good selection of gifts. They have art work of local artist for sale as well

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Putaruru
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5 restaurant reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013

Awesome food, super- friendly staff, spacious dining area surrounded by lovely trees. We felt like we were sitting alone in a superior dining experience. Is now on our list of must-do regular spots.

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Whitianga, New Zealand
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42 reviews 42 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2013

Great setting for a muffin and a coffee. Haven't stopped there in awhile but it is always consistent and we will stop there again soon. Nice for a Sunday lunch with a group

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