Dog friendly Taupō Markets, Cafes & Restaurants

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Love Taupō Market Central Taupō, Taupō town

Meal times can be moments to connect and enjoy the company of your family, even the fluffy members! Taupo is packed with cafés and restaurants that welcome your pawed pals.

Grab a Greek-inspired meal and a bowl of water from Kefi at the Hub, conveniently located across the road from the end of the dog-friendly Spa Thermal Park to Huka Falls walk.

Or live the café life with views across the lake and a small reserve for your pet to play outside Dixie Browns. Please note you can't bring dogs into some of these cafés. Only the outdoor areas are dog-friendly.

See below for all pet-friendly eateries in the Taupō region.

Pet friendly cafes & restaurants in Taupō

Please note some and cafés and restaurants only allow dogs in their outdoor areas.

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Cafés
Roots Waffle Café

Family-friendly café with all your favourites, unique waffle options and a touch of South African flavours, delicious food, great atmosphere and excellent service.
Markets & specialty food
Kona Kones

Welcome to Kona Kones, where life is better by the scoop. Our shop is a modern take on the old-school ice cream parlour with plenty of seating and only good vibes! It's all about the skoops at Kona Kones.
Cafés
Stir Cafe

Stir Cafe offers a unique al fresco location at boat harbour in Taupo town. A converted caravan and covered balcony offer a fun, retro and all weather cafe option with plenty of outdoor seating available on warmer days.
Food & drink
The Steaming Bean

Grab a coffee, sit down and enjoy magnificent lake views!
Cafés
Creel Tackle House & Cafe

Here at Creel Cafe we are about all things: coffee, divine food, experience, sharing and social space.
Restaurants
Jimmy Coops Lakehouse

Looking for a new spot for a long overdue catch up with friends? Jimmy Coops, Taupo’s newest craft beer and burger bar, has everything you need.
Cafés
Victoria's Cafe Kitchen Bar

Great coffee, fresh food made with love, funky eclectic interior & friendly atmosphere… life is good.
Cafés
Kefi at the Hub

KEFI at the Hub serves divine breakfast and lunch dishes as well as healthy organic and gluten free options.
Cafés
Simple Bakes

Supplying Taupō with freshly baked goodness from our very experienced barista-made coffee, quirky cupcake selection, cold drinks and desserts. Specializing in customised cakes for all occasions.
Cafés
Storehouse

The Storehouse is a hub for locals have a quick drink on their way to work. It is a place for families and kids to play and eat with each other. It is a welcoming space for creating community connections and a venue to host great celebrations.

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