The 12 best breakfast and brunch in Whakatane

This was a beautiful looking cafe with a great menu selection. Unfortunately though, we only received one meal as they forgot about the other which was a shame. They did, however, offer a replacement meal and gave us two free coffee cards as an apology. The food we did receive was OK, although a little greasy, but the coffees were yummy. They had good booster seats for my little one to sit in, but unfortunately, no baby changing facilities. I would like to try this cafe again when I'm next in the area to give it a 2nd chance. The staff were really friendly and they had a nice seating area out the back too.

A good local cafe. Heaps of options in the cabinet and on their menu. Ordered large flat whites and had the brioche French toast as well as the tomato and ham quiche from the cabinet. Referred by a local and they didn’t disappoint.

Absolutely loved our meals on my birthday in April. My daughter and I had a combination of creamy mushrooms and chicken cream cheese quiche? Finished off with beautiful coffees and a good ole peice of ginger slice! It was amazing so delicious! Customer service was lovely very friendly! The decor inside is very nice and eye catching! Plenty of room inside and outside seating too!

Super friendly staff, the food was very unique and delicious. Loved the Moroccan chicken. They even offered us extra fries because the chef thought we didnt have enough. Would highly recommend coming to this place.

Great cafe in the center of Whakatane, we had a good breakfast on Easter Monday, we picked from the menu but their cabinet also looked really good, better than your average cafe. The atmosphere is great, with lots of plants inside. The staff was incredibly nice. We forgot our umbrella and noticed it when we were almost back in Auckland, we got in touch with them and they found it and posted it a couple of days later, we were very grateful. We will come back next time we're in Whakatane.

We went on a Sunday morning, and were the first people in the cafe. We ordered two Breakfast 4 U which came out with cold potatoes, cold hard poached eggs, and raw sausages. We told the waiter our sausages were under cooked and they said “sorry about that.”

Visited here on holiday. These are hands down some of the best scones we’ve ever had. highly recommend. A lovely little find. So good we had to go back again!

The best value and quality hot breakfast and coffee I've had in years. The bacon and eggs on toast were cooked to perfection with a big serving of bacon and only cost $11:20 (yes you read that right). The triple flat white was divine, and the staff were really friendly and happy as well. Thank you.

For a truly exceptional coffee experience in Whakatane, The Bean Coffee Roastery Cafe is the place to be. This isn't just another cafe; it's a destination for coffee lovers, offering an unbeatable combination of quality, comfort, and community. A Commitment to Freshness What sets The Bean apart is their dedication to the craft. They roast their own coffee beans right on-site, ensuring every cup is incredibly fresh and bursting with flavor. The wonderful aroma of roasting coffee greets you at the door, promising a fantastic espresso, a smooth latte, or whatever your coffee preference may be. This focus on freshness is a game-changer and makes every visit worthwhile. A Welcoming Vibe for Everyone The atmosphere at The Bean is warm and inviting. You can relax on one of the comfy easy chairs inside, perfect for a quiet moment or catching up with a friend. On a sunny Whakatane day, the outdoor seating is the ideal spot to soak up the sun and enjoy your brew. The staff are genuinely friendly and always ready with a smile, making you feel right at home. More Than Just Coffee While the coffee is the star of the show, The Bean also serves up some delicious food. Their famous club sandwiches are a must-try for a satisfying lunch, and their quick breakfast options are perfect for a great start to your day. Dog and Bike Friendly The Bean Coffee Roastery Cafe goes the extra mile to welcome everyone. It's a truly dog-friendly spot, with staff who love to greet four-legged visitors with water bowls and a special doggy treat. For cyclists, the ample bike racks are a major plus, making it a convenient and perfect stop for a pre- or post-ride refuel. Open All Year Round With an impressive commitment to being open 363 days a year, you can count on getting your coffee fix whenever you need it. The Bean Coffee Roastery Cafe is a true gem in Whakatane, offering a consistently excellent experience that will have you coming back again and again. It's a local favorite for a reason!

If I lived here this would be one of my go to coffees. So happy I found it. Staff were great. Well done team you have a winner!!! Strawberry muffin was way better than I thought it would be. Impressed.

Well presented food Average coffee

Great spot Nice coffe and friendly service Food was very delicious

I was here on business The Bean was recommended to me by 188 Commerce Street Motel Great breakfast Amazing coffee ☕️ Super friendly staff and management Very welcoming place Quirky seating and interesting sayings about coffee on the walls Highly recommend this café

I recently ordered the Espresso blend from The Bean Coffee Roastery and Café in Whakatane, and I have to say—it’s absolutely fantastic! The aroma when you first open the bag is rich and inviting, and the flavor in the cup is smooth, bold, and perfectly balanced. It has just the right amount of depth and strength without any bitterness, making it an ideal pick-me-up for the day. You can really taste the freshness and quality in every sip—it’s clear that a lot of care goes into their roasting. This has quickly become one of my favorite espressos, and I’ll definitely be reordering from The Bean Café again. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates a truly good coffee!

Have been a regular for years and have always enjoyed the meals/staff/atmosphere. Under new management steak meals are small compared to previous owners. Thought maybe they were having an off day. But the new reality is meals are literally half the size it used to be, and they seem to have a staffing shortage. Meals take longer and they don't always cater to all the combos shown on the menu. We gave this establishment a couple of chances, to see if things would improve. Sad but lucky we have other options.

Passing through from Tauranga to Gisborne and stopped with grandchildren but I wont be returning here again. Ignored at the counter, waited ages to be served even though I was noticed by several people. Unhelpful girl on checkout, like she was annoyed to have to serve me. Food looked like it had been cooked and standing for ages. Sauce bottle lid all covered in dried tomato sauce, chairs covered in bird poo that had been there so long I couldn't even pick it off to sit down. Granddaughter found two hairs in her food, one in the chips and the other in the batter on her chicken. Returned the plate to same girl on checkout - dont think she believed me, I had to physically pull it out of the coating to show her. No apologies, no remorse from her.

The place was dirty and empty. The tables had food on them I asked for a cloth to wipe our table and got told she would come do it. The cloth she used on it was filthy...no spray. Flicked everything on the floor. The other tables were left dirty, she went out the back to gossip to the other 2 people out there. Customer service was non existent. I would have said something there and then but my husband complains that I embarrass him

If I could give use no stars then I would. Your food standards gone down, prices are shot up and the atmosphere is not the best since the old owners are gone. I DO NOT RECOMMEND AT ALL

Stopped by from gisborne, as the last few times we've been was super good.. 8 months later and complete turn around! The guy behind the counter was not at all impressed to be there, rude and angry with other staff and didnt know whos coffe belong to which table.Eggs were well over cooked!! And the toast was bread!! Not toasted at all. I don't think we'll be stopping in again. Wouldn't recommend. 👎🙅‍♀️🚫

Service not the greatest place has goan down hill since the old owners where there you order food then they decided to stand around an just talk ordered 2 lamb chops 1 medium an 1 well done they screwed that up by not doing what was asked wouldn't go here anymore miss the old owners

It's OK for most but I didn't like the presentation and the toughness of the steak. It would be nice if q salad was served with the meal like the Taneatua and Richard Street bake house do. Customer service is always great tho

Had scrambled eggs with creamy mushrooms as a side. Mushrooms were very tasty! 1 coffee was lovely and a tea Sat outsude in the fresh air out front Was lovely

Really good breakfasts & so many delicious choices. Coffee excellent! Staff so friendly! Well priced. Plenty of easy parking. Totally understand why they have such great reviews. We will be back. Thanks. 😁

Consistently good food. We’ve been here multiple times, every meal and drink has tasted great. An excellent (big) awa breakfast, the scones are so moist, and the mango sunrise smoothie (DF) was so yum. The staff are always nice too. Highly recommend!

Cute cafe attached to the Awa Motel we stayed at. Friendly service, yummy meals, generous portion size, plenty of options including vegetarian. Recommend dining in for breaky if you're staying at the motel.

Food bland and barely warm. Kitchen staff mainly a older woman stared at us and we felt like we were not welcomed. Service was ok but coffee was really good

Amazing Cafe Awa!! Blown away by the outstanding service, mouth watering food and unbelievable value. Corn fritters were next level good and the halloumi, salad, and dressing were just the cherries on top. The Awa Breakfast was a beast of a brekky - everything on the plate was top notch delicious. Iced mochas were perfect too. Trust me when I say I’ll be coming back to Whakatāne for Cafe Awa - It’s just that good.

Very good food (Egg Benedict), great cappuccino / moccacino for an absolute reasonable price combined with friendly service. You cannot ask for more :-)

I came on a rainy day not much people out, service was super lovely!!! Clean and warm atmosphere I ordered the omelette with salmon served with two bread & A burger with buttermilk chicken served with fries and fresh sauce. So thank you so very much :)

Horrific, and that's without even being a customer! The (new?) staff have serious ANGER issues. Was outside waiting (for something else) and there was shouting and screaming inside, I poked head inside and staff were arguing. 10 seconds later stuff was being thrown around and staff from next-door nail place and passers-by came to see what comotion and swearing was about. AVOID. Appears new owners have taken as all new staff in there. Note, the business responded to review stating they were "closed" that I "misunderstood" and there was "unrelated" activity, see photo taken AFTER their incident at 1446 with open windows, door and signs all outside. . . . .

My second time at Javaman, two years after the first visit, and still awesome. Glad to see they are still as awesome as I remember. The coffee, chai and caramel milkshake we had was really good. The pulled pork burger was really interesting and delicious. Definitely something different in a good way. Staff was really friendly, helpful and polite. Bathrooms was also clean and tidy. Definitely a great place to stop

Such a lovely spot! The coffee was smooth and perfectly made, and the pastries were fresh and delicious. The staff were warm and welcoming, creating a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Great place to catch up with friends or get some work done. Highly recommend if you’re in the area!

We had our breakfast there. Delicious food and coffee!

Thankyou sky from strand cafe for your quick and attentive,kind and friendly service x

I had a lovely Vietnamese pork bun at Javaman today - delicious pulled pork with fresh herbs and chilli in a bun. The crispy hand-made fries were amazing too. My only complaint is that I’m a slow eater and it was such a generous portion it took me a long time to eat! I’m still full now :)

Scrambled eggs was slightly overcooked than what I like but it is definitely my go to breakfast place around town!! Love their coffee and the workers are so nice too!

The location was beautiful and the atmosphere was nice, but unfortunately the food didn’t quite meet our expectations. The pork slider had a very strong sauce that overpowered the natural flavour of the meat. The Caesar salad also wasn’t to our taste, so I ended up not finishing it. The chicken burger seemed fine, though the kids didn’t enjoy the salad as the dressing was quite strong. The chips were good. We also ordered three “MOST” drinks (listed as $5 each) but received only $2 change from a $20 note. It wasn’t a big deal, so we just let it go, but it was a little disappointing. Overall, it slightly affected our Ohope trip experience. The place has potential, and hope the taste will get better.

I was very disappointed with the light lunch I had here on Monday. I had a salmon bagel. The salmon was very salty and rest of the filling was not good. I also had a iced coffee and adked to have just a little ice. The glass was fill of big chunks of ice and not much else. I couldn't finish drink it. Very disappointing. I've never struck disappointing visit to any cafe before.

Oh wow what a disappointment. We came in for a little brunch. What we paid and what we got were far apart in value and quality. Kids got kids menu fish and chips $34 for two… was a bowl of chips and a TINY piece of fish that smelt very strong ( that old fish kind of smell) yuck, no surprises the kids didn’t touch it. So really it was an overpriced bowl of fries… I got soggy squid and a small salad $26, and hubby got $24 “special” mince on toast - far from anything special… Very disappointing waste of money the kind you wish you never decided to go spend… $102 for a very disappointing brunch. Obviously only paying for the location here.

Nice to be able to sit inside and outside. I had the mince on toast, and it was only just cooked, coming out looking as though it could do with more time in the pan. More cooking would have enriched the flavour.

Brought a thick shake to take away and they charged an extra 50 cents to do that. Nothing on the board said they would charge extra to take it away. Also very small, the smallest I've every had in my life. Would never buy one here again.

Food was lovely, fairly priced and made promptly. Lots of food options suited our family well.

I had the crispy chicken Sammie, for $24 it wasn't worth it. The chicken was just a schnitzel made it look cheap, I was expecting more, the sandwich itself was tasteless needed like a chutney or sweet chilli sauce in it. The only thing that was good was the chips with aioli and flat white.

First time here. Wonderful selection in the cabinet. Nice and roomy. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Always busy here, so a good sign that food is great here. I had the bacon, creamy mushroom and brie panini which was delicious. My husband enjoyed his egg bennie salmon too. Nice coffee, friendly staff

Popped in today for the first time and what an enjoyable experience this morning. I had an apple and rhubarb muffin with a flat white. My friend had a chicken Sammie with a mocha. Food was amazing, coffee lovely and hot. The cabinet food looked amazing, very colorful and loads of options. Just wish I could have fit in a piece of the Banoffee pie which looked so incrediblly good. Lovely Cafe, very impressed. Cheers for a great morning tea. Wendy.

All round disappointed for the money we spent. Service was avg! I could only taste vinegar throughout the lite breakfast from the poached eggs. Ordered french toast but pancakes came out and paid extra for a triple shot mocha, nothing extra about it.. was basically a milky flat white. 3 breakfasts and 3 drinks for $104.

Every time I come here the food is great, beautifuly big portions, a bit pricey but you get what you pay for!!! The workers are always nice and patient. Sometimes the wait for food is a bit long but overall I don't mind as this place is just amazing!

We visited Poppy's recently during a family weekend get together. Our visit began with an introduction to Whakatane by the owner and explained how they had a New coffee machine so if we were after one they were more than willing to oblige but that there could be a bit of a wait due to live teething issues accident. The staff were on hand very smartly to clean and clear up the mess left behind by any tables and to answer our questions about the place and the art fixtures hanging on the walls. They were just amazing in their response and caring attitude. Meantime the rest of us enjoyed our coffees and the beautifully presented brunch meals. The brunch menu was extensive and with a good range of options, some rarely available elsewhere such as lambs fry and bacon - my choice and it was divine. we were served by the owner who was very friendly and efficient .And other staff were clearing and wiping tables down after customers had left the tables . The place was spotless and had lovely paintings round the fairly new painted walls. The down side was the length of time before we got our coffee's but they were worth waiting for as excellent The cafe has some lovely New Zealand landscape photographs and pictures to add to the ambiance. I, and my family, can highly recommend Poppy's Cafe for their food selection, service and presentation; for their coffee and especially for their well trained, efficient and caring staff.

A lovely spacious cafe with a good menu selection. We only had coffee and cabinet food, which were both yummy. Staff were pleasant and friendly. Good highchairs, but unfortunately, another cafe without baby changing facilities (we visited on 15/09/24), which was very frustrating when they cater for kids with their own menu and highchairs. I had to change my baby on the backseat of the car. We have since been informed that a baby change facility has been installed and look forward to trying the new facilities when we next visit.

Nice cafe but busy. Fresh baked cabinet food plus menu available. Average price. Nice coffee. Easy level access. Seating inside and out. Clean restrooms. Main street parking.

My father ordered french toast, which included two pieces of bread and a few berries for $27. Staff never smiled, spent over $100 for bfast. More than auckland prices. Have been there a few times now but will try other cafes now.

Excellent coffee and food. Toasties and lamb burgers were sublime.

French toast was the best I've ever had. Husband had a huge omelette which he really enjoyed. Thanks everyone, we will return

Visited your cafe last Friday, had a sausage roll, it was not fresh, I couldn’t even cut the base, I asked the lady who delivered my hot chocolate that I wanted to return it as it was unbeatable, she said it was not her department but took it anyway, I said I would have a cheese scone,, which was very dense, not light and fluffy like a scone should be, we all agreed the food was very average

Great service and friendly staff, always. Large sunny terrace to enjoy your breakfast. My go to with my family.

I got iced latte $8.1. Poor taste and not cold enough. Better to buy a can coffee. Cheaper and tastier

Worst experience, bad food, unprofessional service. Drink overflowing and spilled all around the cup.. food was not fresh at least 4-5 days old. don’t recommend.

Great coffee, delicious food and friendly service. Highly recommend

Amazing little Cafe the staff were so bubbly and happy .... awesome food how ever the passionfruit yoyo had no passionfruit taste but was still lovely ... the smoothie was delicious well done keep up the good work

Came in for coffee at 2.30 Saturday afternoon. Staff were very unfriendly and seemed annoyed that she had to serve us. Food and coffee ok but extremely poor attitude of server.

Coffee 5/5 Staff and service 5/5 Savoury scone 3/5 (was a bit doughy) 2x butters with scone 5/5 (most places only give you one pat) Location 5/5 I enjoyed sitting outside. Even though the main road is very close the traffic noise wasn't deafening. Staff were very friendly. I'd go back but would choose something other than a scone next time.

absolutely love this place it's our go to when we come from Tauranga. good kai, great team, great service. I had the rosti stack and a berry smoothie I enjoyed it but the tropical one wins hands down. the coffee here is made beautifully. definately recommend 👌

Rere Espresso is a hidden gem! The coffee is a must have and Jennie's hot chocolate is nothing short of perfection. Rich, creamy, and bursting with flavour, it's easily the best hot chocolate I've ever had. The attentive and engaging service by both Jennie and Larni is genuine and has a whanau feel to it. Whether you're waiting for a flight, looking for a cozy spot to relax with a book, catch up with friends, or simply enjoy a delicious treat, Rere cafe is the place to be. I can't recommend it enough!

Finally visited today with my colleague - food and drinks selection is great. We both had toasted ham and cheese rolls which were phenomenal. The almond croissant was so delicious - a perfect treat. The drinks were made to perfection - we will be back for sure. Manaakitanga is second to none - lovely and helpful staff who couldnt do enough for us.

Absolutely love! Such amazing service, I got a hot chocolate and loved it 😍 even the kai is so good!!!

Best hot chocolate i have tasted.

Great place to visit at Whakatane Airport.