Top Restaurants in Thames
Top Things to do in Thames
- 1. RAPAURA Watergardens
- 2. Hauraki Rail Trail Thames
- 3. Goldmine Experience
- 4. The Butterfly and Orchid Garden
- 5. Miranda Hot Springs
- 6. Kauaeranga Visitor Centre
- 7. Thames School of Mines and Mineralogical Museum
- 8. Burke Street Wharf
- 9. Thames Historical Museum
- 10. Thames i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Thames Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Thames
Discover the best restaurant in Thames, New Zealand including Sola Cafe, Nakontong Thai Restaurant at Thames, Waiomu Beach Cafe, Tastebud Cafe, Woodturners Cafe, The Wharf Coffee House and Bar, Food For Thought, Grahamstown Bar & Diner, Checkers Cafe, Melbourne Cafe
Things to do in Thames
1. Sola Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 172 reviews
Only Vegetarian Cafe in Thames, Gateway to the Coromandel. We are located on Pollen Street, Grahamstown, northern end of Thames. Also offering Vegan, Gluten Free and Dairy free options.
Reviewed By mfiddynz - Christchurch, New Zealand
We called in for a cuppa and a piece of slice. They had a good range of teas and everything was great. We were surprised to find that they closed up quite early (4pm) when it was holiday season and there were a lot of people around who were wanting to buy coffees etc.
2. Nakontong Thai Restaurant at Thames
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 245 reviews
Thames is on the Coromandel Peninsula
Reviewed By julzb2016 - Whakatane, New Zealand
Fresh & fabulous. A little gem tucked away in Thames ? A simple menu which covers all you need & many tasty options. Try the seafood curry - in amongst all the yummy bits are scallops, prawns & fresh fish. Can't beat it anywhere.
3. Waiomu Beach Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By Robert B
Stopped after walking to the Waiomu Kauri Grove. Good place for a drink, a bite to eat and just unwind. Good food and drinks, friendly service.
4. Tastebud Cafe
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 27 reviews
The place to stop along the way from Auckland to the Coromandel for refreshment, cakes, coffee, and a relaxing break.
Reviewed By john j - Auckland, New Zealand
We popped in here for a coffee and a snack. The setting was nice, and we sat outside and enjoyed the sun. The service was good, as was the coffee and food.
5. Woodturners Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By Richard F - Waitakere City, New Zealand
Discovered this place a year or so ago, have stopped in for coffee or lunch three times since. Loads of parking (even for caravans), dog and child friendly. Ideal location midway between Auckland and BoP/Taupo. Extensive menu, good coffee. Very popular with travellers and tourists, mix of indoor and covered outdoor Seating. Good quality souvenirs/local produce and preserves available, nicely set out in what was once the bedrooms of this converted villa. Biggest downside are the little flies, especially outside. Appreciate this the Waikato countryside but they need to look into IR zappers or the like. Also note; listed as Thames but it's actually at Mangarata, some 22 km from Thames on State Highway 2 near the junction with State Highway 27.
6. The Wharf Coffee House and Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By Margreet S - Otago
Loved buying very fresh fish next door which was delivered to the cafe. Able to enjoy a beer outside overlooking the river. Clean and staff friendly
7. Food For Thought
Overall Ratings
4 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By BobCv - Northern Ireland
Main street Thames and particularly attracted by Gluten free offerings. Lots to select from. Thought their sandwiches looked a little over complicated but very friendly and everything we had was good. Lots of people in so obviously we'll liked.
8. Grahamstown Bar & Diner
Overall Ratings
4 based on 170 reviews
9. Checkers Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By TeamIan - Tauranga, New Zealand
We stopped by for an all day breakfast on our way through Thames and were pleased to find the staff at this cafe friendly and efficient. Muesli and fruit was good, though the menu promised blueberries and strawberries were substituted. Not a prob, but would have liked to be told something like that when ordering. They have a sweet outdoor courtyard with mature trees posing as sun umbrellas. Food was good. Didn’t try the coffee
10. Melbourne Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 305 reviews
Reviewed By roadtripper41 - Havelock North, New Zealand
Ten family members recently got together from Australia, Hawkes Bay, Auckland and Thames to celebrate our mother's birthday. We all enjoyed our meals - no complaints there. We had had a café staff member make and ice a birthday cake, so asked a waitress to bring it out instead of dessert. The waitress had been instructed to ask whether we wanted plates to serve the cake on or just serviettes - to which we replied :plates please". "That will be $1 per plate"!! We were all flabbergasted to say the least - my father-in-law paid the bill of around $500 (including the cake), and they charged us $10 so that we could each eat the cake from a plate!!! Very, very petty and I felt worthy of comment here. Not a very hospitable thing to do - especially as my mother and father-in law are regular diners at The Melbourne Café. As the owner and operator of a hospitality business myself, I would suggest to The Melbourne Owner to be a little more generous and think about the impact of such pettiness in future. For $10 you could have saved yourself this review.
