North Island, New Zealand Food Guide: 8 Cafe food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Matamata

April 16, 2020 Kelli Reichel

Find out what Cafe restaurants to try in Matamata. Matamata /ˈmætəˌmætə/ is a town in the Waikato Region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located near the base of the Kaimai Ranges, and is a thriving farming area known for Thoroughbred horse breeding and training pursuits. It is part of the Matamata-Piako District, which takes in the surrounding rural areas as well as Morrinsville and Te Aroha. State Highway 27 and the Kinleith Branch railway run through the town. The town has a population of 7,840 as of June 2017.
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8. Ronnie's Cafe

68 Broadway, Matamata 3400 New Zealand Cafe Breakfast, Lunch Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible +64 7-888 4180
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3 based on 55 reviews

Ronnie's Cafe

Reviewed By Anne A

We had breakfast here, clean, fast and delicious meal. Also brought lunch for later, delicious too, lovely well filled sandwiches, and good assortment of cakes and slices.

7. Daltons Plantation Homestead and cafe

280 Hinuera Rd West, Matamata New Zealand Cafe, Contemporary Breakfast, Lunch Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Reservations, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service +64 7-888 8999 http://daltonsplantation.co.nz/
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4 based on 37 reviews

Daltons Plantation Homestead and cafe

Reviewed By markgoodman13

A new family favourite, great atmosphere to enjoy friends and families. Our hostess made us feel very welcomed and when we requested a change to the kids menu it was no trouble at all.Although it was the middle of winter the grounds and gardens were still looking amazing- can't wait to return in mid Spring.

6. Momento Espresso Matamata

67 Arawa Street, Matamata 3400 New Zealand Cafe, Contemporary, New Zealand Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible [email protected] +64 7-888 9292
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4 based on 31 reviews

Momento Espresso Matamata

Enjoy quality Espresso, delicious menu and cabinet food in a modern and fresh environment. An assortment of Gluten Free range and meals that can be changed to suite a special diet. All food is made and cooked onsite,from House-smoked salmon to slow cooked

Reviewed By 81Turtle

We stopped for brunch and ordered a salmon croissant and club sandwich and coffee.Good coffee but the croissant wasn’t fresh and was drowned in odd tasting sour cream. We gave up on the meals leaving partially eaten.

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5. 64 Coffee & Kitchen

64 Arawa Street, Matamata 3400 New Zealand Cafe, New Zealand Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Seating, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible [email protected] +64 7-888 7600 https://www.facebook.com/64coffee.kitchen/
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4 based on 37 reviews

64 Coffee & Kitchen

Matamata’s coolest little cafe. Serving great coffee, delicious breakfasts, lunches, and amazing home baking.!

Reviewed By w00fies

A quick breakfast while waiting for a car service. This cafe looked interesting.Staff were very friendly, happy and helpful. The food delicious. Fast service.Tea came with 2 teapots (tea +water) and a jaffa. Saw someone else with a fish. We ordered a child's meal each and it was a lot... egg, toast, hash brown and bacon.Also grabbed a giant cinnamon scroll that was very fresh. Lots of icing on it but was a mild sweetness and not overdone. Will return here Thanks for your kind review. We are glad you enjoyed your experience. Hope to see you again.

Matamata Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Matamata

4. Dew Drop Inn Cafe

Hetana Street, Matamata 3400 New Zealand Cafe, New Zealand Brunch, Lunch Reservations, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Highchairs Available [email protected] +64 7-888 7560 http://www.facebook.com/DewDropInnMatamataCafe/
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4 based on 84 reviews

Dew Drop Inn Cafe

Please take note that we accept Visa and Master Card. There is a car park across the road from us, street parking and our building is wheelchair accessible. A small cafe (not restaurant) with a Hobbit theme where our customers can use our hobbit ears, etc

Reviewed By NehaJo

The meat pies are excellent, one of the best we've eaten! The owner is very friendly. The cafe also does deals like $1 muffins with coffee etc. Two thumbs up!

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3. Eat Cafe

55 Broadway, Matamata 3400 New Zealand Cafe, New Zealand Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Highchairs Available +64 7-888 8670 http://www.eaturbanfoodstuffs.co.nz/
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4 based on 199 reviews

Eat Cafe

Reviewed By paw0308

We've been here a few times on the way to Auckland from Rotorua, and their food is always good. They cater for most tastes and have a wide range of foods. The option of eating inside when its cold or rainy, or outside when its nice adds to the atmosphere.Well worth the effort of stopping.

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2. O-Del-Emz

33 Arawa Street, Matamata 3400 New Zealand Cafe, European, New Zealand Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible +64 7-888 9473 http://www.odelemz.co.nz
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4 based on 118 reviews

O-Del-Emz

Reviewed By Douglas F

We frequently have lunch here when going through Matamata and always enjoy the food. They have some great crepes - both savoury and sweet with gluten free options. Well worth a visit!

Where to eat New Zealand food in Matamata: The Best Restaurants and Bars

1. Workmans Cafe Bar

52 Broadway, Matamata 3400 New Zealand Bar, New Zealand, Cafe Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Highchairs Available, Free Wifi, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Table Service, Street Parking, Dog Friendly, Family style [email protected] +64 7-888 5498 http://www.facebook.com/Workmans-Cafe-Bar-150774414980048/
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4 based on 320 reviews

Workmans Cafe Bar

Workman's café is a fun friendly environment that happily serves great coffee and fresh local food six days and nights a week,[ Tuesday through to Sunday ] we take pride in what we do and how we present ourselves. Great comfy chairs, great sounds, fab amb

Reviewed By BecWA234

What we were looking for was a quick meal to take away and eat in our motel room; after a long day of driving in some terrible weather we didn’t feel much like being out in public. What we found however was the host of all hosts, who greeted us at the door as we were reading the menu. He didn’t push us to come in, and in fact told us that a couple of other places on the street were worth a visit. His honesty, his energy and genuine interest in us, and his menu, drew us in anyway. And what a fantastic meal we had, with our host sitting down with us at the end to show us a map and give us inside info on where to go when we hit the road again tomorrow. This place is SO worth a visit; delicious food, quirky atmosphere, dashing and gregarious host and, as promised, the best looking staff around Loved loved loved LOVED IT Hey BecWA234, I remember you too the good looking Aussie couple that felt a little bedraggled but by the time you where feed and watered you both left with a spring in your step. Thanks for your wonderful review it is much apricated and great for my team to read as it confirms that we are on the right track ,I hope the rest of your trip was fantastic cheers Syd.

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