Third Place Café Rotorua

Really nice cafe view and atmosphere. Good helpful service. BUT the food was below average. Food just not up to standard in my opinion and considering price. Hash Stack was terrible and mushrooms on toast undercooked and no flavors. Better to order the cabnet food if you go here

Well we decided to have breakfast here well worth the wait. It was great that you could order from the Breakfast and Lunch menu.(considering we sat at 10am)The display case had a variety of mouthwatering sweets.😋

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (plus a folksy Michelin star for good measure) At Third Place Cafe, breakfast isn’t a meal. It’s an emotional support system that just happens to come with world-class ☕. The plate lands with the confidence of a champion: sweet-and-spicy caramelised onion jelly winking at you like, “go on, ruin your other condiments forever,” beside a bowl of what I can only describe as ambrosial mushroom elixir-rich, creamy, and far too classy to be called “sauce.” Two hash browns guard the eggs, which arrive exactly as ordered (truly a minor miracle in modern day civilisation). The bacon? Juicy to moral perfection. And those sausages, oh so glossy and unapologetic, like they just stepped out of a spa for carnivores. Then there’s the coffee. The crown jewel of this fine eatery. Smooth, silky, and therapeutic, the sort of cup that makes you forgive everyone who wronged you before 9 a.m. The milk foam carries latte art so symmetrical it could restore your faith in geometry. Outside, the lakeside view whispers affirmations you never knew you needed: “You’re doing great, mate. Eat slower. Enjoy.” Birds glide by on union break. The whole scene feels ordained. It's like Rotorua’s answer to therapy, but with better views, and better snacks. By the end, you’re not sure if you’ve had breakfast or attended a silent retreat. Either way, your soul feels caffeinated. What more could one ask for? ☕🍳🌊 Third Place Café: where balance, bacon, and inner peace collide. And no I'm not posting pictures of the view; come experience it for yourself. 🇨🇦 Thanks for sending us on our way with such care. Love, from Canada.

This place is highly recommended by my Aunty. Delicious food and the window seat with the excellent view of the lake is so beautiful

Order a chicken wrap..was served with the paper sticking on the wrap.ordered salmon steak..was dry and salmon wasn't fresh. The place was not so clean and the kids place was utterly disgusting.i will NEVER patronise again. And staffs was unfriendly..serving with an arrogant attitude..

Great place for a cup of coffee with great view to the lake. Having quite a lot of space for group of more than 8

I came here for breakfast and unfortunately left underwhelmed. The interior feels more like a school canteen than a cosy café, and the only good spot is the outdoor seating where you can at least enjoy the view. From the entrance through to the inside, the place looked visibly dirty, which really put me off. The staff taking orders seemed too serious and didn’t even offer a greeting, which set the tone for the visit. The food itself was just okay – nothing to complain about but nothing memorable either. Overall, I’d only consider this café as a last option.

yummy yummy in my tummy! great food, nice views, fair prices. can't beat that

Conveniently located to our hotel, we stoped into the Third Place Cafe. I like that name by the way. Cute spot overlooking the water with some smoke action from the volcanic activity in the area. Counter service spot so it's quick. I had the Potato Parmesan Hash and it was heavy on the Parmesan which I loved. I usually eat boring eggs for breakfast but I'm branching out.

Nice cafe overlooking the lake in Rotorua providing coffees and breakfasts. Came here with my husband as this cafe opens at 730 am on a Sunday. The view from the large windows or patio is fantastic. I ordered eggs and toast with multigrain bread. They accidentally served it with ciabatta, but were kind enough to bring the multigrain and allowed me to keep the ciabatta if I wanted. My husband enjoyed the ciabatta. To me, it appeared a bit over toasted and was a small portion size. The breakfast was good, as were the flat whites. The view is what stands out about this cafe.

Delicious food, awesome service - it's a busy place serving amazing smoothies pastries and usual breakfast fare. The spring salad with lamb was tender on crunchy bed of fresh greens. Highly recommend!

Good views of the lake and pretty delicious options. I went for he vanilla pancakes and it was the perfect amount.

The service was very fast and the place was lively. We all enjoyed our meal selections -- the Egg Bene w salmon was particularly good. The view of the local lake from the parking lot was also worth the drive.

Nice place for breakfast! Clean, open, and quality food. Definitely eat here for a meal or two. The coffee drinks were great too! We had "The Big One" and the Mushrooms on Toast with a Sweet Chai Latte.

Stopped in for breakfast. Had eggs on toast with a side of bacon as well as Fried Potato hash with Tomato and Avocado. Both were pretty good although the fried potato was a bit cold and dry. Great view outside of both the lake and the Anglican Church. Inside they have a jail for you child too! Grab some sweets for the road. Had a Passion Fruit one that was pretty good but the case is full with tons of choices. Parking is also easy.

Absolutely the best flat white in Rotorua. The breakfasts here are second to none and the view from their windows over the lake are spectacular dotted with fumerole steam. Reasonably priced, with a nice portion size and an open venue with plenty of space between tables. Free parking in a dedicated car park just off the main road.

We needed a place that was open early (7:30 am) and that accepted credit card. This fit the bill, plus the food looked appealing. We ordered the: -Third Place BIG ONE & Americano Very tasty and satisfying, generous portions. No drip coffee available, so opted for the Americano. -Roasted Kumara Mumble Jumble & spicy chai latte Delicious! Poached eggs were perfectly done. The latte was spot on, not too sweet. Would definitely frequent this place regularly if we lived in the neighbourhood!

A lovely cafe with a stunning view overlooking ohinemutu and Lake Rotorua. Tasty food and very good vibes.

Fast service and friendly. A little on the strong side for coffee. The muffins are delicious!

Great coffee, delicious scones. Fantastic views overlooking Rotoura. Really friendly staff. Excellent food, particularly the breakfast . A must visit when in Rotoura !

Standard breakfast fare, with some not great quirks. I had the French toast, which was good though a small portion. The promised bananas in the dish turned out to be three apple slices. The side of scrambled eggs was well cooked. They were out of seemingly many items- pancakes, mushrooms, and I guess bananas. ~3.5 stars, up because of the nice view.

This cafe is not dog friendly so don't bring your dog with you when you sit at the outside tables . We were asked to take our dog away ( who was behaving very well and laying down ) or tie him up next to the rubbish bins .We chose to leave.

Absolutely amazing. The food is delightful and the views are stunning. Must visit if in town.

Great coffee, nice home made and interesting location. Big cafe with plenty of seating.. Would recommend driving to find this place.

Excellent food and super staff. Comfortable surroundings and a friendly atmosphere. We had the lamb platter, smoked chicken rice salad, iced coffee and iced mango tea. None of them should be missed if you come with company. This meal made our day!