Great place to take kids for delicious ice creams and smoothies and a chance to run around and explore the activities. My sons (aged 2 and 5) had a great time on the basketball court, mini golf, and playground. Plus lots of time running on the grass under the trees. Relaxing for the parents and kids!

Went here for a kai and my favourite part, to visit the animals . Although it was packed to the max, everything about it was excellent. The Food, service and atmosphere was amazing. Got the Angus burger and 1/2 pancakes. Loved them both

Went to have a brekky for my partner's birthday, we absolutely loved it ! A classic bacon&eggs croissant, delicious ! But for us the masterpiece was the strawberry cup with melted chocolate, that was sumptuous !! Beautiful place to relax, enjoy a sunny morning, pick up berries, we will definitely come again ! And also the staff is super nice so I 100% recommend this place !

A family business with other staff that come back each season. If you’re in Whakatāne it’s a place that you must visit. The mini golf is very well looked after and the food is delicious.

10:10 Great Atmosphere. Lots of things for Kids, mini Farm, Basketball Court and mini golf. Good coffee, and wait time was good given it was very busy. Lots of food and drink options. Lots of berry products. Very busy place but huge dining areas so easy to choose seats in 4 different dining areas. Whole place spotlessly clean. Lots of staff and different product counters so efficient prompt service. Easy spend an hour here. Highly Recommended.

Awesome. Must try the food, ice creams, fresh fruits, the animal yard. We’ve been eating here for the past 10/11 years. We’ve never had a bad experience. We absolutely looooove Juians! The food is awesome, the place is beautiful and clean, the staff are always ready to assist! We are very grateful that we can enjoy this place every summer, sunshine or rain! Great great experience!

We had to work to find the Strawberry’s, but totally worth it! Lovey activity to do and the frozen yoghurt was very tasty at the end! Lots more to do here to. Perfect family outing. As you can see, we had them on our Christmas pavlova. 😋

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 :)

It was our second visit to the restaurant, after coming a few years ago. The kids ordered from the Kid's menu, which was $16 for a main or $19.50 which includes a drink and dessert. We ordered a variety of mains and entrées to share. The spice level is either Kiwi or Thai hot. We had to wait a bit before we could put in our order, as the kitchen was busy. Once we did order, the food came out fairly quickly

Decent food, elegantly cooked and presented.

Lovely family dinner for seven, booked couple days in advance. Very friendly staff, especially our waiter. Shared mixed starters very accommodating, mains came at a perfect time after this, piping hot. Excellent wine choices. Would definitely go again when visiting Whakatane.

Overall a bad experience and will not be returning. Two of our group didn't get their drinks long after the rest of us did. When we asked how long the drinks were going to be, we were told there was still a long wait because they were busy. One of the other drinks was flat. When we asked for a new one, they said maybe pick a different drink because they would have made the new one from the same bottles, and therefore taste the same... A couple of tables that were seated after us, ordered their food before us. The entrees were just warm. Scollops smelled off so didn't eat them. They took that off the bill, so that was good. The cheesy garlic and truffle ciabatta was just warm. Cheese was hard on top, like it had been previously made and then just reheated. There was a chunk of butter, still cold, in the middle of it. And it had pesto! Which was not mentioned on the menu. We were told about the wait on food but having to wait so long, only for the food to arrive just warm and underwhelming was disappointing.

Very clean and friendly restaurant. Only downside was that the chief was uncompromising when it came to requesting vegetarian options. Also their menu and especially the 'tablets' that the waiter's carry around for taking orders needs more flexible options. Otherwise very good!

Fantastic little gem, tucked away at the corner of the Strand. Their food is very authentic. I have never had a better red duck curry before!!! Would highly recommend giving it go. Their prices are reasonable and their service is very warm and friendly.

The service was great very nice people liked a joke and the food was great they don't just have Tai food I had lamb shanks and it was so good .I would 💯 go back and tell my friends .Prices where really good as well.

I came across a visitor to Whakatane in a bit of a state she needed to get to the Isite to purchase a bus ticket to get to Taupo to attend an urgent family matter. I phoned the I site and asked what time they were closing and there was only a few minutes to go so I asked if they could please wait as this was urgent, and she was an elderly lady and although it was the end of their work day they kindly waited. The customer was so happy and thankful. This is the service we love to know visitors to our town can rely on. Thanks to the team I site 😊.

The staff here was so friendly and welcoming. They gave all the information we need and also showed us the video on white island. Has nice beautiful deck to enjoy the view of water, boats and mountain behind

Very helpful and even asked straight away if I wanted help. Gave good insights to what I was looking for. Thank you

Probably one of the best where you are guaranteed to receive high quality customer service from the kindest people who absolutely knows their stuff when it comes to Whakatāne and the Eastern Bay of Plenty

Great I site. And a awesome area dedicated to white island, very interesting to learn the history.

We didn't go inside the center but we were impressed with the public spaces,parks & broad walks.

Outstanding service here. Everything you need to know about adventuring in the community can be found here - and there is service where they can organise a bike hire for you. What ever your interests are, you can talk to the amazing local staff, and they will help make your visit to the Eastern Bay a memorable one.

Baru our waiter was very friendly and helpful. The food was well presented, arrived quickly and was absolutely delicious. Yum. Can’t wait for our next visit.

My husband and I celebrated our second anniversary in New Zealand at Roquette Restaurant, and it was an unforgettable evening. From the moment we walked in, we felt warmly welcomed, and the ambiance was simply perfect— elegant and inviting. Baro was attentive without being intrusive, ensuring every detail was taken care of. Each course was a delight, beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. The chef's creativity truly shines through in every dish, and it’s evident that high-quality, fresh ingredients are a priority here. We especially enjoyed the baked fish, which was truly a highlight of the evening. Paired with an excellent selection of beverages, the meal was flawless from start to finish. Thank you to the wonderful team at Roquette for making our anniversary so special. We'll cherish this experience and look forward to our next visit!

Wow! I don't think 5 stars is enough to rate this place. The service, the food 200 percent spot on. The only thing I don't like is how far away it is from where I live, but I'm going to make sure I come back one day! Thank you for a very pleasant evening

This was such a find. The food was absolutely delicious. Mushrooms, calamari, fish, macadamia crumble and tiramasu, home made black Doris ice-cream. Everything so delicious. The service attentive and the price very good for the high standard. Definitely a must for a night out.

Second time going and again was blown away by the delicious food and amazing service. Our dinner was for the anniversary of our Mum passing and well it was a divine way to end the day. Thank you again. We will be back heh Photo 1: fried chicken, bruschetta and beer battered prawn and scallops Photo 2: beer battered fish and chips, Asian style duck salad, truffle fries, Angus steak Photo 3: chocolate brownie cheesecake, tiramisu

Booking was quick & easy. They were extremely accommodating around my mistakes...service was attentive to details without being suffocating. Superb food, nicely presented. Lovely ambience. Thank you.

Absolutely wonderful dining experience. The staff are excellent, very efficient and friendly. The on duty manager was a touch of class and his cocktails were amazing. The menu has enough choices without being overwhelming and the food was utterly delicious. We can't wait to return.

Service was abrupt and grumpy, asked for one of the juices and was told quite rudely we are not doing then today. Settled for a smoothie which was ok, plenty seating both indoors and outdoors. Some nice artwork for sale hanging on the walls which was nice

Very cosy and comfortable place to have a nice hot cup of coffee and get ready to get your day started. If you're driving through town, it's a good place to stop by.

Generally decent food and drinks but the staff could do with polishing up their customer service skills. A smile and not just dumping customers orders on the table then leaving with saying a word would go a long way to having returning patrons

Bought 1 coffee, sign said medium $4.50 large $5. They charged me $6 for a large. Gave me a number on a stick and told me to take a seat. 15 minutes later a lady asks me if I'm still waiting on something 🤦‍♂️. Finally get my coffee and walk down the street. The lid is slightly too big for the cup and doesn't seal tight so I take a drink and end up wearing it down my front. Would've been 1 star but the coffee was alright. Credit where credit's due.

Well made food and friendly staff.

Wow first time I'm service was great very polite no judgement ☺️ food was delicious I had a caramelised pastry loved it

Seriously $7 for this breakfast,always stop here for a unpretentious delicious meal.

Lovely service here. Burgers were delicious and fries perfectly crunchy. I'd happily come back here again..

Our party of three thoroughly enjoyed our lunch today. May got the blue cheese burger, which she described as sweet and irresistible... Only thought she would eat half but chowed down the lot! I got the GF AvaCowDo burger which was amazing, tall filled with avocado, two beef burgers and camembert cheese! My friend from Long Island NY ordered the ribs and was really impressed. The only downer was the strawberry milkshake, I like my syrup shakes and this one didn't have any, it was very bland. But I'd definitely go here again!

The chicken wings were delicious. Between a choice of either the asian or buffalo sauce, both were good in their own right. The buffalo was spicy and tangy, left a nice heat in your mouth after you finished. And the Asian sauce was like a teriyaki/ sweet chili/ bbq, it was sweet and savory. On Wednesdays the wings are 2$ each, so between two people we spent 20$ on lunch for 10 wings, half Asian and half buffalo. The food came out in 5-10 mins and they give you an entire wing. This includes a drum, a flat, and the tip as one wing, meaning more chicken for you. It was a great find for us and I’ll be back to try the rest of the menu.

Yumm the hamburgers were on.I had the breakfast burger,comes with chips.Most of the burgers come with chips.The surroundings are cool,very happening vibe.Has a bar as well, I would have a bday there

The Wagon is a staple for my partner and myself. Amazing laid back atmosphere with delicious belly filling burgers! And this is from someone who's not the biggest burger fan.

Really nice premises. Indoor and outdoor seating. Friendly staff. I chose the @%#!ing good burger and was a little underwhelmed. Way too much lettuce and it seemed a bit thrown together. Although the beef was excellent, well cooked and good flavour. The burger definitely filled me up! I noticed there are other burgers on the menu which look much better, including a good range of vegetarian options. I will be back to try a different burger soon, and hopefully add some more stars to this review.

I ordered The Wagon on ubereats tonight, and while the Burger was really good, it came with a plain chicken breast instead of buttermilk fried chicken as advertised.... I couldn't figure out at first why it wasn't like the last one I had. STRANGE. Edited 3 months later: We picked up two burgers with chips to take to the heads last night - Our chips were so average with no salt at all, just dry plain chips. The Burger was just ok. Safe to say we won't be coming back for a while especially with some amazing competition in town, and at cheaper prices. Sorry guys.

Sri Lankan eatery at the end of the Strand which has a good selection of curries and other Sri Lankan & Indian dishes but also further afield, e.g. Jerk chicken, moroccan lamb & chicken parmesan salad. Hostess was polite & attentive. There are small tables outside under the tree, more tables in a conservatory type area at the front (which can get hot in the day despite windows open & a fan running) with more seating inside proper. Only annoyance was the small size of the mazza platter for the price and the content.

The food is really good and the flavors are profound. Very attractive menu and food, friendly staff and pleasant environment made the meal with my family a very pleasant one and will definitely stop by again soon.

Friendly and attentive staff. Would highly recommend one of the Sri Lankan curries. Phenomenal!

I enjoyed my kingfish steak. Friendly service.

It was good to dine in at this restaurant with overseas friends after a very bad experience at a nearby restaurant with. Customer service was good and attentive. Food was cooked to the standards. Prices were fair for the portion size. Recommended to all. Will definitely be back.

Great restaurant, especially if you have some members of the family who love a curry and some who want a steak. Sesame coriander curry was just perfect. Only reason for 3 star was service was slow, waitress was friendly but maybe short staffed, drinks took forever and we gave up on waiting for the desert menu and left.

I came here today with my parents, it was the first time for me they had been before. The waitress seated us straight away and was very attentive to us and very friendly. She ensured the food was catered to our needs and food was very yum. Would go back again.

Always fresh and tasty, yummy.. delicious sushi. I would love if they were making authentic ramen too

Love, love, love your sushi!!! Please consider a delivery options such as delivereasy or uber eats. I'm not mobile and miss your sushi so much!!!!

Fresh food every day. Affordable prices.

Very friendly, and the sushi is the best . Poke bowl was perfect. Thankyou Olivia and the team 😊

Best Sushi and customer service from any Sushi shop I have ever visited. Beautiful clean shop

Good sushi great options for kids. Staff are nice and place is super clean

There's plenty of sushi restaurants in Whakatane central and you'd think the busiest were the best. While I can't speak for the others where people were lining up, I can say Mr Sushi was up with some of the better tasting Sushi I've tried. I really liked the way they dressed some of their sushi and the flavours were really good. The shop front might be a little dated, but sometimes, there's a gem within. We set next to the counter and without eavesdropping, we observed some of their exchanges with customers, it was all very good