The General Store Waitomo

Waitomo General Store is a gem in every sense! The food and coffee here are beyond delightful, consistently hitting the mark for taste and quality. Whether it's a hearty meal or a caffeine fix, this store delivers. The staff members are the true stars, providing excellent customer service that makes every visit a pleasure. Their friendly and welcoming demeanor adds to the overall positive atmosphere, creating a sense of warmth that complements the delicious offerings. Waitomo General Store is more than just a convenience stop; it's a culinary haven with a team dedicated to ensuring your experience is not only satisfying but truly exceptional. Highly recommended for food enthusiasts and coffee lovers seeking a memorable and delicious stop in Waitomo.

Great coffee and meals! Came here before going to the caves and had a coffee then later that night around 5pm we popped down and got burgers (they close at 6pm). My gosh so tasty 😋

Wow you guys! Great service and amazing food

The cleanest cafe i have EVER been to. Amazing service, food was fresh and delicious and the coffee was 10/10 Friendly, happy staff, the greatest cafe experience!

Terrific store for Waitomo - great out door seating in the warm sunshine, young friends hard working staff. Their chicken and beef burgers delicious as were their loaded nachos & vegetable frittata. They sell a few items eg detergents, clothing jewellery, snack food, chips aswell, We went there twice for lunch and loved it ! Really lovely people

A simple and good place to stop for a breakfast 🥞 🍳 in a rainy day. Food is good and the price is okay for NZ. I had a bagel 🥯 with bacon 🥓 and cheese 🧀 and a large cappuccino. Liked it.

Called in to The General Store Waitomo for breakfast. Service was excellent, kai scrumptious, kāwhe good, smoothie perfect. What a GR8 place to have in Waitomo and right across the road from Waitomo Top10 Holiday Park. Menu for breakfast, lunch & and dinner look great. We'll worth a visit if in the area

Wow, the 'twelve tables bar & eatery' section: these guys went out of their way to accommodate our coeliacs & gluten intolerance needs. Also, gave us a late eggs bene with home made (divine) hollandaise, gluten free sourdough muffins & the best bacon. Thanks so much to the lovely chef & her front of house for going the extra mile. Coffee was great too! Nice options for sitting in the cool inside & outside. All around better than expected experience. Can only highly recommend. Thanks again!!

So glad we stopped here for breakfast on the way to the Glow Worm Caves! The service was so friendly, there was plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, along with take away and full menu breakfast options! We had a breakfast croissant and the Big Brekkie plate along with some iced mochas! All was delicious. Plus you can buy some snacks, drinks, and souvenirs on your way out! The servers also kept bringing out delicious looking pastries like scones and muffins! Everything was nice, clean and well-kept! If you need some food before your day starts, start here!

What a little nice find in Waitomo! Was on my way to i site info center to find info on farm and came across this place w nice patio area w tables and chairs! Basking in nice sunlight on a beautiful weather while travel partner enjoys her caving experience that I was too chicken to try out! I had their lasagna and salad. Lasagna was delicious! Not too fattening taste nor salty but just right. I'm realizing New Zealanders eat much healthier than Americans. Everything in NZ tastes lighter and less sodium.

Beers, pies, sandwiches, fries, pizzas...This is a good spot to stop between cave tours. The guy who runs this place is a sweetheart - I would come back solely to see him again! He was so sweet, and just poured us tasters of what was on tap without us asking to help us make our decisions. We ordered some kumara fries and aioli, and a couple pints, and took advantage of the free wifi to catch up on the goings on back home. This IS a general store though - so if you need to pick up some baked beans, chocolate, or cleaning products - they've got ya covered too! Store is complete with magazines, books, checkers, chess and dominoes. Have fun!

This review is for the cafe, not the small retail area Fairly standard lunch fare here- burgers, sandwiches, salads etc. I had the fish & chips, and unusually the fish was not fried but grilled. The food is fine, but nothing special. Overall, a decent stop if you're in the area but not worth going out of your way for. ~3.75 stars.

Was last here ~3 years ago and now not the same ambiance. Piano and some of the sofas gone, and bit more austere. Service not unfriendly, just kinda indifferent. Ps: wifi not reliable :(

Great food and nice place to hang-out for a while. They advertise wifi, but do not depend on it. They didn't care that their password was not working.