The 13 best coffee roasters in Mount Maunganui

We Had very high expectations trying this spot seeing all the great reviews and WOW — it did NOT disappoint. We’re huge coffee lovers & I don’t say this lightly when I saw this is probably THE BEST coffee I’ve tried in Tauranga for sure and possibly even all of NZ Amazing quality coffee The iced latte in particular was sooooo Good. Definitely a MUST visit in Tauranga.

I recently visited Tauranga for the first time, and ashamedly, I tried desperately to find the NZ equivalent of the watered-down acidic coffee I was used to in Canada and the U.S. Google reviews brought me to this roastery and my mind was changed about what coffee is supposed to taste like and feel like. First off, the owner and the staff are top tier friendly, informative and engaging. I ended up with a double long black, delicious. I bought some beans for the fancy coffee maker in out suite and they performed just as well there, so before the end of the 2 week visit I bought another bag to leave for our hosts! On my next visit, I had some of the filter brewed coffee I'd originally looked for (the only place I'd seen this offered if you are really dying for a big cup of coffee) and drank it black because it was so delicious and smooth whereas I usually have to tone it down with cream. Long winded review for me because coffee.

The coffee is fine and I’m more than happy to pay for the convenience but by god the food is phenomenal. I haven’t been to a cafe with such consistently good food in years. I cannot recommend them enough. The staff are lovely too. Get an almond croissant and a salami ficelle you won’t regret it.

Such delicious coffee. Never bitter. These guys know their coffee machine. I usually only like Almond Breeze almond milk but Folk is using Milk Lab and it's very good! Kids had a low sugar soda, which is a nice option and a fresh hokey pokey cookie, which only cost $3 = happy mum budget! Tiny food selection but delicious. Space is limited but we were able to sit and chill with today's Herald newspaper.

Accidentally went into this neat little buzzing spot and buoy I don’t regret it at all. The staff know their stuff. I had turmeric latte and it was the best. And their almond croissant was jumbo. Friendly staff and guaranteed you will get the best coffee here.

For true specialty coffee lovers, this place is unbeatable.❤️

Best coffee I've had in New Zealand so far. In a 6oz flat white, the blend cuts through the milk very well without being over-roasted. Haven't tried the single origin but bought a bag and am excited to try it! Super friendly staff too.

This is great cafe with specially coffee.. If you like great light roasts coffee, this is place for you :-)

Nestled in between car mechanics and panel beaters is Coffee Lane, where you’ll find Excelso Coffee. Excelso is an oasis in the semi-industrial desert of this area. It’s only a five-minute walk from the heart of the city–but it might as well be a world away. They’re one of the originals in the Tauranga coffee scene, with an incredible reputation of producing fantastic coffee and excellent baristas. The vibrant green of the indoor plants on the wall contrast nicely with the corkboard panelling and polished concrete floors to create an inviting space that encourages you to sit, talk, and relax. From the right spot in the cafe, you can see the roastery in action. You’ll get lost in the meditative movement, sound, and smell of the roasting process. Coupled with the buzz of conversation, you quickly realize you’re not just drinking a cup of coffee, but really experiencing something more. Excelso has a big range of coffee on offer, with at least nine different options available for espresso, filter, batch brew, or to bag up and take away. Pair that with a great selection of sweet treats, toasted sandwiches, and smoothies on offer, you’ll be absolutely spoilt for choice. Excelso is also an absolutely amazing place to sit, chill, drink a coffee and listen to your favourite podcast. The Aunty Donna Podcast is my favourite one to listen to - with Broden, Mark and Zach, and sometimes some guests, they really hope you enjoy the podcast. People will look at your weird, cos you'll be laughing ALL THE TIME. 5 stars.

Ordered long black and oat mocha and these were served - everything just tasted bland, probably wasn’t extracted properly. My oat mocha tastes like warm milk with a dash of chocolate. Disappointed as other reviews appeared to have delicious coffee, perhaps its barista dependent, won’t return

If you like light roast coffee with more acidity, this is the right place for you. Local roasted coffee is really great. You can take there something small to eat too. Really great place with delicious coffee.

New go too coffee spot! Amazing coffee and friendly staff!

A nice hidden gem. Some special local roasted coffe on offer, single origin as well as blended. The coffees we had where very nice. They also have all equipment you meed to make your own perfect coffee. Very high quality standard equipment. They had some sweets available as well. I like their no waste approach.

It has excellent coffee Staff are friendly Sells lots different flavors It's the best coffee in Tauranga for me

Really impressed with the coffee and loves the carrot loaf. This is a wee place tucked away with a few indoor tables and a few outdoor ones on the paved car free street. Super friendly service and the kids loved the cinnamon bun with cream cheese icing. Lots of people coming in for coffee, so it must be good!

The perfect coffee and amazing cappuccino 😍 The team is so lovely too, such a really good place !

Best coffee in town. Beautiful spot to sit. Enjoyed a Gluten free option of 2 loafs. I went with the banana Toasted with butter YUM!

The best coffee! Pretty latte art!

Love getting coffee from here. Wish they were open on the weekends

The news is true they are one of the best coffees i’ve tried 😍 i have a new fave coffee shop 🙌🏻

I heard the barista came 4th in NZ in the national coffee making competition 2025. Definitely shows- AMAZING COFFEE.

Had a great experience at Tay Street Beach Kitchen! The location is fantastic, with both indoor and outdoor seating options — perfect for enjoying the beach vibe regardless of the weather. We ordered the Eggs Benedict, Sticky Chicken Salad, and the Smashed Avo — all beautifully presented and full of flavour. The standout, though, was definitely the crispy potato skins — super crunchy and delicious, though just a touch on the oily side. Service was friendly and efficient, and the overall atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. Will definitely be back!

Went to Tay Street beach cafe this morning for breakfast and a coffee. Coffee and drinks were good, service was attentive and friendly (however we went very soon after opening, and cafe was practically empty). The vegetarian eggs bene was great with well crisped rosti. The waffle was good but nothing exceptional- definitely very sweet. Great views and very convenient as right on the beach, on the more expensive end.

Not going to lie went here 3 times in past 24 hours. Loved all 3 times.

I loved this place! Interior and exterior design is looking so nice, cosy and modern. It was busy and despite this I easily found parking outside and a comfy table with a charger under it. The meals on the menu look great and yummy and I loved my cappuccino. I think it's a good place to come to work or study, they have good WiFi there. And staff were super nice friendly and good looking 😁.

Such a nice food, healthy!!!! And lovely staffs lovely Tanny 🥰 xx thank you so much

After a lovely walk along the parade, enviously examining the multi-million dollar dwellings, we had built up a healthy appetite. Our destination was pre-determined as the small menu looked fantastic - and it totally lived up to expectations. Lovely fresh ingredients and flavours. The chili scramble was a delicious experience but I’d recommend an additional side as the portions aren’t generous and any type of scrambled eggs can be rather one-note. I went for a side of avocado. The asparagus were sweet and moreish according to my partner, who claimed it to be the best brunch she’d ever had!

Nice little cafe and worth a visit for breakfast. Breakfast was pretty good. I was a little surprised when ordering the banana waffle that it came with all of the other ingredients (chocolate, nuts etc) so it was a little sweet but still good. They have inside and outside seating and the flat whites are on point. I wish they would consider selling their cool looking tshirts

Been here for a coffee a couple times which has been fine. Went today repeated to the girl behind the counter what I wanted 3 times , she charged me and as I took my seat , she said so did you order ‘so and so’ I said no , then she dropped my coffee off and said I’m not sure you charged me correctly she took my card , was a little bamboozled , as I thought I overpaid . Anyway she bought my card back with a $2 dollar coin said she overcharged . Then my toasted sandwich came out . Egg, cheese and ham. Cheese not melted , toasted sandwich cold . Very disappointed sadly . Sorry Rosie’s

The only thing we tried were these Cheese Feta scones, and Oh my goodness — When I say these are the best scones I’ve ever tried I am not exaggerating. We couldn’t have enough of it! Every bite of it was HEAVEN. Definitely a MUST TRY. Keen to try the coffee & other pastries next time in Tauranga!

Lovely food and coffee Great outdoor seating at front and side of cafe

Delicious pastries, a must go when you are around the neighborhood. The custard cake, amaretti (my favorite), and the cinnamon rolls are all so so good. The place is cute, neat and very organized. When dine in or takeaways, the cashier staff handed you a plastic animal figurine to recognize you with your orders. I feel this system was so helpful and cute in some way. Very spacious between tables and a big middle table, there were also outdoor seatings right in front of the bakery and on the side.

Wow - came here at 10:30 on a Monday morning and couldn’t believe how busy it was. What a gem of a place - the coffee is great and the food outstanding. I had a scone and a slice and both were cooked to perfection and great tasting. Will definitely come back....

Great coffee with a huge selection of food and sweets. Soy flat white was great. I like the Gruffin filled with passion fruit. Highly recommended place

Their portuguese tarts are amazing! And so are their jam filled lamingtons. Their harissa chicken bagels were mouthwatering to say the least. Their service was quick and friendly and their decor was light, airy, modern and beautiful. Such a good place to go with a couple girlfriends for a bite to eat and a decent warm drink. Was busy (sign of popularity ;) ) but easily managed to find a seat. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would absolutely suggest it to anyone passing through tauranga. A must! Well done love Rosie's bakery!

We had a wonderful experience during our visit on Sunday morning! I had the best flat white — easily the best coffee in town — and the granola was absolutely delicious: fresh and high-quality. You can really taste the care and attention to detail in the food. The breakfast was the best we’ve had in a long time. What made the visit even more special was the outstanding service from the entire team. Friendly, welcoming, and genuinely attentive — the customer service here is second to none. In our opinion, this café stands out as the best in all of Mount. Highly recommended for the quality food, great coffee, and amazing service. We’ll definitely be back!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had a small baby shower get-together at this café, and the experience was just amazing! We were a big group, but the staff and even the owner were so accommodating and friendly. The food was super fresh and delicious, and the coffee has really improved — it tasted perfect! Thank you for making our celebration so special. Highly recommend this place to everyone! 💕☕

We arrived at the right time because it literally filled up completely after we ordered. Brought colleagues as we were on a work trip and I often come here when I visit family. We thoroughly enjoyed our brunch. Tasty and delicious! Coffee was exquisite. Friendly staff who were accommodating and the food came out fairly fast considering all the orders they were hammered with suddenly. Cakes and slices are to die for so we made sure we took some for our car ride back to Auckland.

Such a charming little spot! Amazing coffee, delicious food, and wonderful service. Definitely one of my new favourite cafés in town ☕✨

Visited this café recently and had such a lovely experience! The staff were kind, the drinks were amazing, and the place had such a positive, welcoming vibe. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the area 💛

The food was yummy but even though it wasn't busy the services wasn't great. We were two families and ordered like two minutes apart but we got our meal but our friends didn't get theirs until we had finished our by about 5 minutes so about 20 minutes after ours had arrived. Also many of the meals were the same we ordered a burger they order 2 burgers, we ordered eggs on toast they ordered eggs on toast. I found it was super confusing as to why they didn't put them all on to cook at the same time. It seemed they didn't even start cooking theirs until ours was served and I don't think they had any other customers. It was just weird having our friends watching us eat and then us watching them eat. Especially when we ordered so close together.

We went when it was super busy and were pleasantly surprised by the service and food considering! The French toast was very nice. The brisket was a little dry, but the flavours of the whole meal were yum as and the sauce made up for the dryness. The coffees were great too! Would come back.

The restaurant boasted a lively and inviting atmosphere, making for a pleasant dining experience. While the overall food quality was satisfactory, the bacon, unfortunately, was served slightly undercooked, detracting from its flavor. In contrast, the burger was well-seasoned and cooked to perfection, showcasing the kitchen's potential.

@theaucklandbuzz insta handle Follow me for more such review We visited Alimento Eatery a while ago, and it still stays fresh in our minds — that’s how good it was! Every dish was a burst of flavour and easily some of the best vegetarian food we’ve had in a long time. From the perfectly spiced veg dumplings to the rich and creamy smashed avocado, every bite was a treat. The scrambled tofu was a pleasant surprise, full of flavour and texture, and the tacos were loaded and satisfying.

Dropped in for an iced strawberry matcha the other day. The strawberry syrup was a bit too sweet and didn’t mix well with the matcha. The cabinet food looked good, would come back to try them one day

'Cowboy Hash' dish with no actual hash.?? Even the description of this dish uses the word hash. I was thinking I was going to get a potato hash with my poached eggs on top as that's what it reads. Very disappointing to receive a bowl of potatoes and 2 eggs on top. When I questioned why do you use the word hash when it's not, the reply given that's what the chef calls it.

We stopped off here for breakfast and weren’t disappointed! The staff were really welcoming and service was really speedy. The coffees were delicious (and definitely on the stronger side - which we love). We shared the cowboy hash which aside from being delicious, was more than enough for two of us - very generous portions! All the food in the cabinet looked delicious and the white chocolate & raspberry muffin we had to take away went down extremely well with a cup of tea later in the day. I’d definitely recommend a visit here if you’re in the area.

This really beautiful cafe has great food and a friendly staff. We love the bagel with cream cheese and smoked salmon, breakfast burrito, and fish tacos. The cinnamon roll with lemon and cinnamon is very tasty. The outside tables tend to fill up, but we've never had any problem finding seating inside. Highly recommended.

super spacious and homey wooden interior cafe. we were greeted by a lovely lady with glasses. cowboy hash was so good, but had small amounts of caramelised onions and SOOOO much potato 😅 it was impossible to finish it even with my partner. it was delicious and i recommend for anyone craving cheesy diced potatoes, chorizo and poached eggs. my partner ordered the scrambled tofu and the flavours were unique and nice but wish there was an option to have real sausages instead of vegan ones as the taste is very distinguishable. from the cabinet section we got the peach & almond shortbread - tasted like home! standard cafe prices but chips were $15 which was too much and we did not order them.

The place was quite busy, but overall, it was a normal experience. I liked the option to order and pay at the counter before the meal. We tried the eggs on toast with a side of ‘half’ and avocado. I was a bit disappointed with the small portion of avocado, especially given the extra $7 charge and advertised as “half an avocado”. However, we also ordered another eggs on toast with a side of halloumi, and I was happy by the portions of halloumi.

Towards end of our coffee and eats the seagulls descended on a table not cleared away outside - mentioned this to the manager - "we'll get to it when we can" was the reply . . sure enough was 5 or 10 minute's before the seagulls were disturbed - unbelievable a little wildlife infusion on your next plate . . . Really good I won't be back ever

We visited for a Father's Day breakfast, having dined here several times over the past couple of years. Unfortunately, this visit was disappointing. Despite the venue not being busy, both the food and service fell short. The meal was overpriced and lacked quality, and the carrot cake in particular was a letdown—dry, stale, and oddly reminiscent of a dense fruit mince slice. Regrettably, we won’t be returning. Also, a note on staff attire: more professional dress would be appreciated, or maybe the staff just forgot to put their pants on?

Ordered one cinnamon scroll out of the cabinet next to the cashier. Had a 35 minute wait for said cinnamon scrolls just for them to bag it. I get they are busy but this could just be done at time of purchase. Multiple customers behind in the line received the exact same item immediately. Cinnamon roll was very dry and definitely not worth the high price. Flies also flying around in the cabinet.

Still one the best choices for a local cafe… BUT… What’s with the removal of prices on all the cabinet food? The prepared food menu had pricing, along with drinks, but everything in the cabinet, sweet and savoury, had no indication of cost. Subsequently got a bit of a shock at the total. Also no receipt offered or given to check exactly what cost what. Didn’t feel confident enough to query every item and certainly wouldn’t place the order asking for the price of everything I might consider. Mixture, are you counting on being good enough that people will pay whatever you want, even with no obvious pricing? Are you also counting on customers not publicly challenging or asking for prices? Did the public holiday add a surcharge, that was neither displayed nor able to be checked on? I’m torn now. It’s not a model I’d like to see gain traction and if asked now for recommendations I’d add the caveat that Mixture don’t have pricing so either be prepared to ask or be ready for a surprise at the register.

I don’t normally complain but this place was expected to have a better service. I booked a table for 8 people hoping they were prepared. The food was very slow. The last orders got their food first. We ended up having cold breakfasts waiting for the others to arrive. Don’t recommend this place anymore.

Roach infested and still serving the food they have climbed all over as I had one on my chicken bagel. Owner abuses her staff watched it happen. Dunno how the Hamilton one is doing she can’t even deal with the one she’s got poor manager doing all the work. Staff doing their best with the foundations they have they just looked so drained and miserable

Loved the hot coffee on wet Tauranga morning. Must try their Maca Mocha with shrooms and fresh Dates and lemon scones.

Super friendly staff, we had açai bowls with nut butter and two flat whites - everything was delicious, great coffee, big servings, spot on. Went back later in the day for a matcha latte and bliss ball and I feel GOOD. Also gluten free pretty much everything it seemed. Loved it

The atmosphere here at Vitality is always top notch. Mark, Sean and the staff are super friendly and funny. Also they serve the tastiest coffee I’ve ever had 🌞

This place was recommended to me by a friend to visit while visiting the area and I’m SO glad I checked them out. The staff and service were incredible (great chats, very friendly and welcoming) and the coffee I grabbed was delicious. I saw on someone else’s review that their Coconut Mocha’s were a hit and couldn’t get it out of my head so ordered one and throughly enjoyed it with my walk along the beach in the sun. Highly recommend and will be back next time I’m in the area!

love vitality organics!! we stop here everytime we’re at the mount, personal favourites are the matcha latte, sexy mayan & their bliss bowls are amazing!! :)

First time trying this place today, amazing!! The guy working was so bubbly and friendly, definitely recommend the salted caramel bowl!!

Thank you, Vitality Organics, for offering such nourishing and delightful food to our community. I am absolutely in love with it! Your exceptional customer service sets you apart, and your food is simply incredible. Personally, I can't get enough of the GF donut and the turmeric latte.

Its a really hot day today so I stopped in for a drink, paid $8.50 for a Banana Thickshake but it tasted more like a Vanilla one. It was refreshing and icy cold, I actually really enjoyed it even though I was wanting more of a Banana taste. Service was great and the food looks amazing.

Came in to my local after a great run with my friend, we both asked for have here and mine was in a takeaway cup, I went up and said oh we asked for have here and she just poured it into the cup, I then asked very nicely if she could remake it (short blonde hair barista), if it was busy I’d be fine but it wasn’t so she eventually remade it like this (second picture), unsure if it’s new staff but I’m most definitely not a complainer hahah, just some basic kindness 😢

Went here for lunch during rush hour on a Saturday. Quick service! We tried their toasted sandwiches and coffee. The Kimcheese Toasted Sandwich was excellent! The fermented tang is strong but offset by the two cheeses. It’s made with the olive rosemary sourdough. An absolute flavour bomb. On the tangy side — would be a good toastie to share! My family tried their Hawaiian Toastie and their Pulled Pork Toastie. They rated them highly and would come again soon! Next time I’d try their Vegan Toastie.

I just love this cute little cafe by the beach! It has become one of our favourite regular spots. My boys and I grab coffee and ice creams from there almost every weekend. It has an awesome vibe and even when it's crowded it feels much nicer than all the posh cafes by the Mt.

Best coffee in all of Aotearoa! Good ice cream and sourdough toasts! We loved this place so much.

A local institution with excellent sandwiches and consistently high-quality food and service. The fact that they close late is also a massive bonus. You are a highlight of my week (I often ride my bike to the mount to grab a late lunch). Thank you guys for being so awesome :)

Nice wee boutique store located across the road from the beach. Lots of great items to stock up on. The coffee is really good and comes with friendly service. Milkshakes and other beverages on offer along with breads and pastry goods

5 stars all round 😊 staff are lovely, coffee is great, and I really recommend the cinnamon buns. Photos are the summer bowl and heirloom tomatoes for reference 🍉☀️🥖

If I could rate more than 5 stars I would be throwing them at them! We had their Friday night dinner, and it was exceptional. The flavours were incredible, service warm & friendly. The team are clearly very passionate about what they do and it translates at every touch point. Very grateful for this cafe & Friday night restaurant in the area. Thank you!

Good food and a bit of a twist to a normal cafe !!!! Like how they switch up the menu.

First time at this café and was rad! Vibrant atmosphere and super friendly staff. Really enjoyed our breakfast and coffee at pretty good prices.

Great burger and fries, good omlette and an excepyionally good matcha coconut drink.

What a great find…love this place! The coffee and is really good and the staff are super friendly and offer great service. The cabinet food is homemade, delicious and includes a good selection of GF/Vegan options, but all sweet! Would be nice to see some savoury choices (and a salad on the menu). Definitely a favourite hangout when I’m over this way!😊

A little small space that I have never thought it will be amazing! Absolutely recommend!!! At first when I couldn't recognized it was cafe, Next to a conveniently store in an old building. It does not look nothing fancy, but just very cosy atmosphere with friendly staff. Mostly, the food amazed me 200%. The plating is not that great as you see the pictures. I was just hoping, the taste is not terrible. However, when I put the food in my mouth, I was so pleased and satisfied. Definitely I will try this place again!! I haven't been out since lots of restaurants in Tauranga last their good taste, and I am glad I found a place that I would love finally. The Barhma(?) taste awesome with well harmonized flavours, and the Scramble and Ham was also very tasty! The green smoothie also taste healthy and also a bit of fruity sweetness was added. I added you on my fb, and hope I can get information about today's special. When I visit, it was onions in it, so I had to skip it. Will try next time. Thank you, team! Especially the chef! Thumbs up for you 👍👍👍

Great coffee, I highly recommend the coffee here, I have a latte it was delicious. Also coffee grains to buy.

We had a wonderful couple of hours with Charlie being shown the intricacies of coffee growing, selecting, brewing, tasting and creaming the most beautiful coffee ☕️ we have ever enjoyed. Thank you.

Best coffee in 12 months! Thank you, from Melbourne!

I picked up some whole beans and have been making Japanese-style iced coffees at home in my v60. I have really enjoyed the rum barrel aged Columbian coffee beans 👍

Simply beautiful!!! Found this place digitally in the last few weeks and now that we are finally level 2 they are open again. Just went there and loved it! - great coffee - good chats - chill vibes Looking forward to get my machine back and have a new place to get my beans from.

I won't buy here again! I ordered $150 of coffee beans off their website, only to be called the next day and be told they had no stock and had not turned off that product in the website. He then tried hard to swap me to another product. I said no and please refund and he agreed. Another 24 hours I receive an email advising "You have received a refund - Total amount refunded: $150.00 NZD. It may take up to 10 days for this refund to appear in your account." In a country where it takes less than an hour to do online bank transfers, they want me to wait up to ten days to receive my own money back after they made the cock-up. Be careful not to be caught!

Top quality coffee, great vibe and service.