Coffee in Tauranga
Bay of Plenty's coffee scene - beachside brews and harbor views
Tauranga & Mount Maunganui Coffee Scene
Tauranga and its beachside neighbor Mount Maunganui form New Zealand's fastest-growing urban area and an increasingly sophisticated coffee destination. The region combines beach-town casualness with emerging specialty coffee culture, attracting young professionals, families, and retirees from Auckland.
The café scene splits between Tauranga's waterfront CBD and Mount Maunganui's laid-back beach strip. Expect beachside coffee perfect for post-surf flat whites, waterfront brunch spots with harbor views, and a growing number of specialty roasters bringing third-wave coffee to the Bay of Plenty.
Best known for: Beach coffee culture, post-surf brews, waterfront dining, Mount Maunganui lifestyle cafés, and Auckland expat-driven quality standards.
Top Cafés in Tauranga
Elizabeth Cafe & Larder
Tauranga CBD
Elegant waterfront cafe with Mediterranean-inspired menu and exceptional specialty coffee. Stunning harbor views.
Barrel & Co.
Mount Maunganui
Popular Mount institution serving specialty coffee and craft beer. Perfect post-beach refreshment.
Macau
Mount Maunganui
Asian-fusion cafe with excellent coffee and innovative brunch menu. Mount Maunganui favorite.
Coffee Areas in Tauranga
🏖️ Mount Maunganui
New Zealand's premier beach town. Surf culture meets specialty coffee. Maunganui Road café strip perfect for post-beach brunch.
⚓ Tauranga Waterfront
Revitalized harbor area with upmarket cafés and restaurants. Stunning views across Tauranga Harbor.
🌳 Tauranga CBD
Growing city center with office worker cafés and specialty coffee bars. Parking easier than Auckland!
🏡 Papamoa
Eastern suburbs with family-friendly neighborhood cafés. Growing rapidly with Auckland movers.