Workman's Cafe Bar

OMG what a place, amazing interior indeed. Welcomed by the staff ordered bacon & egg pie, chicken & mushroom pie, chips and a couple of milkshakes, the food was absolutely fantastic and so tasty and the milkshakes were served in the old metal shake makers. They could not have done anything else, our experience was so good we will be back. A1 all the way.

This kiwi retro gay-friendly place has excellent coffee, good food, excellent service. We need a place to change our clothes because we were heading to a wedding in Tauranga and the manager went out of his way to attend us. He's so kind that we decided to come back next day...same great vibe, beautiful coffee and yummy slices. Eggs Benedict for $22 and a very reasonable portion. Highly recommended!

Stopped by for bunch, food was quite filling, nothing special. Coffee was okay. Prices are what you'd expect for a tourist town. Lots of vintage adult humour on the walls.

Workman's has been in Matamata for more than 2 decades. Still owned by Sid Workman! In fact it's so old to the town that no one working here today could recall the exact date when it first opened. Does the actual date really matter? It's still doing great business. It's become an institution and really transformed the cafe culture here. I remember Matamata in the 1960s; a bastion of National party - no cafe like Workman's then. Thank you for such a positive change in this fine rural be town.

Looking for great food while in Matamata. Look no further. We ate here twice and really love it. Funky quirky ambiance. Excellent coffee and service. Inside and outside seating, right on the main drag. Friendly service, the food was outstanding.

Called in for early lunch on our way through Matamata. Partner had Eggs Benedict with seasonal vegetables and loved it. I had poached eggs with bacon, the eggs were cooked perfectly. Coffee was good. Staff were friendly and services was prompt. Looked like a good selection of cabinet food as well as on the menu. Worth a try if you are in town.

Had late brunch. The food was exceptional. Even gave iced water to our doggos. Beautiful service.

This is a little gem, very good value for money. Pork belly (lean cut which I preferred) with additional veggies, and pan fried fish( smaller size).

Aggressive owner = No Longer a Regular customer I am so so sad. After being a regualar Saturday customer I won't be back. I oftend used to go to this cafe every second Saturday and get breakfast, coffee and something to take away for my husband that was working. I would stay for about 1.5hours. Today I was aggressively told to move or leave as the owner wanted the table. He failed to see I was still having my coffee; also to be yelled at that he is not a charity when I am a regular paying customer is so sad. If I was asked nicely and not yelled at or insulted I would have done by best. However after being yelled at for merely being a customer I left. I won't be back.

This is a great spot for anyone looking for a bite to eat and stray away from the somewhat boring and predictable cafe franchises scattered along the main road. The fit-out is camp and eclectic. Super duper service from staff who all have a bit of sass and a twinkle in their eye. The owner has personality plus. Good menu options, inviting cabinet food and Supreme coffee. Food orders were taken and delivered promptly. You'll leave Matamata having enjoyed another facet of Hobbiton's community.

This is a great stop in town for lunch! Recommended to it by a book we have that says it's a local icon, and boy does it live up to the name. Got to hang out and talk to Syd for a few minutes, getting great recommendations for food. Had the daily special of the chicken fettuccine in a basil cream sauce, the fish and chips, and the herby bread, and all of them were fantastic! Some of the best pasta I've had in a long time. Friendly staff, great food!