Artisan Cafe.

Cafe · Rotorua

Artisan Cafe.

Cafe · Rotorua
1149 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand

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This charming independent café serves up award-winning eats and stellar coffee in a cozy atmosphere, perfect for a delightful breakfast experience.  

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1149 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand Get directions

artisancaferotorua.com
@artisan_cafe_rotorua

NZ$20–30 · Menu

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1149 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand Get directions

+64 7 348 0057
artisancaferotorua.com
@artisan_cafe_rotorua

NZ$20–30 · Menu

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Sonum Marwaha

Google
The carrot cake was the best I’ve ever had - fresh, big portion and moist with fresh fruit and nuts. The quiche was so tasty and clean. The French toast was colourful and artistic - not too sweet and tasted like home cooking.

Erin Engdahl

Google
I've been here a number of times over the years and although the ownership has changed hands since, the food and service has always been amazing. Incredibly happy and will always come back. Highly recommend!

jordan semple

Google
Food here was pretty good. Venison burger was lovely and moist with a beautiful gamey venison flavour. I liked that there weren't too many extra toppings and seasonings to take away from the flavour of the patty. The patty was quite small so a bigger patty would have been great. The lentil and kumara soup was a hearty and warming delicious soup. The only thing holding it back from a 5 star was just a few inconsistencies. The baked goods weren't quite as tasty. The frittata lacked flavour, and the snickers slice didn't have any peanut flavour. Plus, it had a very odd sandy texture that was off-putting. The service could be improved. 2 different waiters brought us a portion of the frittata, and some drinks arrived at the table quite late on in our meal. Our table felt very sticky and probably hadn't been cleaned in a while

John Hind

Google
Superb cafe, which does as it says on the tin 'small independent cafe with a passion for good food, good coffee and authentic service'. Enjoyed the food on our two visits and rated it as one the best on our travels in the Southern Hemisphere.

Kripesh Paudel

Google
One of the best breakfast ever in town. One of the fantastic spot for breakfast! They serve up delicious dishes, and the staff there are super friendly and attentive. It's a great place to start your day with a tasty meal and a welcoming atmosphere.

Leon Traveller

Google
The artisan café has a beautiful ambience and is in a pretty spot! I highly recommend a flat white, which was the right choice at this day. Another recommendable drink is an iced Latte, especially on a hot day!

Tom Brayton

Google
We were very pleasantly surprised and had a wonderful meal. We took advantage of their daily special and had a falafel burger which was excellent and came with a lot of french fries and some pumpkin and lentil soup which was fantastic. I recommend.

Mélanie Richard

Google
Nice food, staff and atmosphere. They have a few vegan options, on and off the menu. I tried their falafel burger, and it was good. They also have vegan sweets, drinks and smoothies. I recommend!

Claire G.

Yelp
Great spot centrally located in downtown Rotorua for a quick eat in or take away. coffee, pastries & , small bites, simple breakfasts & all delicious. Friendly staff to top it off.

Ivy C.

Yelp
Really cute breakfast spot cafe. Lots of delicious and healthy options to choose from. You can also pick up sandwiches or items to go.

Lee P.

Yelp
The Artisan cafe is one of those cute local eateries that just makes you smile. The homemade granola and maple syrup waffles were both excellent. Lots of complex layers of flavor made each bite a delite. The barista made my dry cappuccino exactly as I asked and it tasted great. The fresh squeezed orange juice was mediocre by American standards but don't let that stop you from visiting this little Rotorua gem.

Marlene Y.

Yelp
Food was marginal. Service was not so friendly and ambiance was nonexistent. They'll mop the floor while you're there 15 minutes before closing.

andy t.

Yelp
Awesome food. A bit of a walk but extremely worth it. Probably the best breakfast place on the North Island.

Dave S.

Yelp
Friendly welcoming staff. Great array of counter food that all looked good. Well made coffee. Had a sweet muffin with it - berry and white chocolate. Good size muffin that looked better than it tasted. Nice but could have been cooked a little longer and had more fillings. Would definitely try it again though.

Diane W.

Yelp
We enjoyed breakfast so much we came back again the next day. Food: All of the food we had was very good. It was freshly made with quality ingredients - Cheese Scone, muffins (can't remember what kind), Eggs Benedict with Portobello, Artisan Sunshine Breakfast. Service: Order at the counter and the food is brought to your table when it's ready Ambiance: Casual, homey

Mary R.

Yelp
Glad we stopped in for breakfast. They have vegan-gluten free items for our daughter and omnivorous options for us. The pain perdu with a side of bacon hit the spot. You might consider sharing or half portions because the servings were generous.

Khaled A.

Yelp
Another good place for breakfast in NZ. The service is a bit slow but we weren't in a hurry. I ordered the eggs Benedict with salmon it was good but the hollandaise sauce was a bit light for my taste. My wife went with the dish of the day which was creamy mushrooms with fried eggs it was tasty (took a bite). Finally we went with the chocolate waffles for dessert. The waffles were average but the ice cream that came with it was great! If the waffles were a bit crispy it would be perfect.

Cari P.

Yelp
Cute Farm to table cafe in the heart of the city! Healthy options like gluten free and vegan too! Check out their pastries and baked goods!

Carol F.

Yelp
The coffee, the food, and the hospitality was incredible. So glad we stopped here for our one breakfast in Rotorua. What a gem.

Brady T.

Yelp
Best breakfast we had in NZ. This is a smallish cafe with a cozy vibe. When we went (off season), we dipped right in and had a delicious meal...so good, in fact, we ate there twice in two days. I would HIGHLY recommend the salmon eggs Benedict or the hash. They both had the most amazing hollandaise sauce. Staff was super pleasant and attentive. Plus, the elder out front playing the guitar and seeing tunes from around the world was a real treat. Love love love this spot!

Steven A.

Yelp
Pretty busy around lunchtime but quick service. The tea selection could be slightly better but the snacks were great. Recommend for a cold day.

Mr Kitty K.

Yelp
Stopped in for lunch our first day in Rotorua. I had a wrap with feta and pumpkin, hubby had a soup (forget details on that) which he enjoyed. The flat white coffee was perfectly made. I love the decor and the casual vibe. A great sport for a casual meal.

B H.

Yelp
Great food, very fresh ingredients, it was all homemade. I was visiting Rotarua and went there for breakfast and ended up going again for lunch and breakfast the next day. The food was not only really good but the presentation was like art. The people there were super nice and friendly. I wish this place was in Colorado where I live, I would be there lots. They also have wifi and good music. This place is a gem.

Mary S.

Yelp
Excellent breakfast and coffee. Had the Eggs Benedict and French toast and did not disappoint.

Silvia S.

Yelp
I really like the concept of the cafe - All handmade and organic. The place is cosy and the food is delicious. The selection of food and Drinks is really good and Covers a wide range.

Megan A.

Yelp
Standard prices for NZ brekkie- definitely worth splurging if you're on a budget. I got the eggs benny and they were cooked to perfection. My mom got the omelette and it was the BEST omelette any of us had ever tried. Not to be missed if you're looking for a really cute little spot with amazing food... 10/10 will go back.

Radha K.

Yelp
Excellent food. Service does not level up to the food quality. The staff can work towards being courteous and pleasant.

Richard S.

Yelp
In addition to nice-looking pastries and coffee drinks, they have imaginative breakfast and lunch Items. For lunch, we had the Buddha Bowls-made to order, and packed with good salad, quinoa, and roasted vegetables. Nicely spicy. I think it's vegan. Friendly service.

Shelly R.

Yelp
I found just what I was looking for at Artisan. Good coffee, healthy breakfast, great atmosphere and a great location.

Cat W.

Yelp
The Food was good but the service was terrible. Our group of 8 people were there for brunch. We had to wait for 40 minutes for our coffee and food. Our requests to get at least get our coffee were ignored. On top of this one of our orders didn't come out when the rest of the food came out. At least we didn't have to pay for that order but given the multiple issues that we had this could have been handled much better. Would not recommend this place.

Ignacy N.

Yelp
Great service, friendly people, delicious coffee. Good food, although some more healthy options would be appreciated.

Susan M.

Yelp
Wow! We were blown away by the great taste at this little restaurant. Alex, the owner from Switzerland (20 yrs ago) has whipped up real magic here. I only wish we had one in San Francisco where we're from. Definite thumbs up