Take A Moment At Café Baku

Artisan Coffee, Fresh Baking & Lakeside Breakfast in Taupō

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LAKEFRONT CAFE DINING

Fresh, seasonal and made to enjoy

BAKED DAILY

Fresh Cabinet Selection

DIETARY

Gluten-Free & Vegan

There’s plenty of choice for gluten-free dining, including Baijan Beef Pot and Harissa Squid, with gluten-free options available for favourites such as Eggs Benedict and Steamed Mussels.

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Nourishing

Fresh & Light

Keep it lighter with Bruschetta, Satay Chicken Salad or the colourful Baku Vegan Buddha Bowl, packed with fresh ingredients and flavour.

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SIGNATURE

Savoury Favourites

From Harissa Squid and Steamed Mussels to the Baku Steak Sandwich and classic Beef Schnitzel, there’s plenty for a satisfying savoury bite.

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Opening Hours

7am – 4pm
Open 7 Days A Week

Find Us

42 Roberts Street,
Taupō

Charter Grab & Go

Pre-order takeaway coffee & breakfast before your boat departure.

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Café Baku Group Bookings

Family, Celebrations & Special Occasions

Bringing a group together in Taupō? Café Baku is a relaxed and welcoming spot for birthdays, family celebrations, get-togethers and special occasions. With great food, drinks and a lively atmosphere in the heart of Taupō, it’s an easy place to gather, celebrate and enjoy time together.

Whether it’s a small celebration or a larger group booking, talk to the Café Baku team about planning your occasion.

Location:

42 Roberts Street, Lake Taupō

Phone:

07 3778 6715

Email:

hello@cafebaku.co.nz

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Hear from our Guests.

      GOOD  
   Based on 2010 reviews 
    
 
 
 
   
 
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Robyn Banfield 
 0 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our second visit, we had lovely cabinet food, eggs on toast and drinks.
  
 
     Posted on Google  
   
   Kate Barnes 
 3 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 
  
 
     Posted on Google  
   
   Hailey Gillespie 
 6 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 
  
 
     Posted on Google  
   
   Beks Bongiovanni 
 9 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If I could give Cafe Baku 10 stars I would!! What an incredible brunch we had. After a rugby tournament we booked for 45 people. We came in and within 10 mins poeple had their food, coffees were out before we even started chatting. The food was incredible! Everyone of the 45 people raved about the service, kindness, speed and DELICIOUSNESS. Would highly recommend. We all ate off the menu but the cabinet food looked great too. Coffee was delicious. Will be back and will be spreading the word!
  
 
     Posted on Google  
   
   Bridget Flint 
 9 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Vegan Buddha bowl. No photo sorry as I couldn't wait to eat it. Beautiful!!! Will definitely be back
  
 
     Posted on Google  
   
   Randeep Singh 
 10 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The coffee was very nice.  Staff service was great.  We had had a great experience
  
 
     Posted on Google  
   
   Maxien Chand 
 11 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. PERFECT COFFEE IN A PERFECT PART OF TAUPO 👌
  
 
     Posted on Google  
   
   Andy Overall 
 13 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The granola was good, as well as the coffee. Great location and friendly service. Would go there again.
  
 
     Posted on Google  
   
   Marcus Mathijssen 
 20 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 
  
 
     Posted on Google  
   
   Waed Mansour 
 21 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.

      GOOD  
   Based on 473 reviews 
    
 
 
 
   
 
 
      Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   Kala D 
 45 days ago
 
 
 Verified Beautiful Start To Our Day
Never have I written a review before but this is a must. Lovey and warm - service great - food perfection. Would not fault this place at all. Thankyou for a beautiful start to our day.
  
 
     Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   Elaine T 
 47 days ago
 
 
 Verified Beautiful
Absolutely stunning food and service
  
 
     Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   Chaitanya 
 68 days ago
 
 
 Verified Nice Cafe, with lots of variety
coffee decent, lamb panini was vgood, pesto mozarella was ok, passionfruit mango muffin was good. Place looked good and busy, service nice and works well for sit down eat by water or for food to go They have a lot of food options - decent variety for vegetarians
  
 
     Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   Nickie M 
 86 days ago
 
 
 Verified Beautiful hot coffee
Fast friendly service but it’s the coffee that is the winner here! Hot, tasty and fast. The kai in the cabinet looks delish and the cooked meals look great also! Definitely the place to stop!
  
 
     Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   132rimis 
 181 days ago
 
 
 Verified Beautiful location
Coffee is superb , good varieties of cakes salads sandwiches etc . But for me best of all is their location . It has stunning view of the Lake Taupo and plenty of parking space around the area .
  
 
     Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   leigh3051 
 196 days ago
 
 
 Verified Great Taupo Breakfast Option
Good breakfast option in Taupo, very large menu with many great breakfast options and good coffees as well. In a great spot on the waterfront will definitely be back here.
  
 
     Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   happywonderer17 
 201 days ago
 
 
 Verified Nice cafe spot with a view across the lake
Nice cafe, nice sized outside seating area with a good selection of food and cakes, and can't fault the view across the lake!
  
 
     Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   RICHARD S 
 226 days ago
 
 
 Verified Delicious and healthy veggie fricassee
DELICIOUS Spinach and Mushroom fricassee. Excellent barista prepared espresso. Wonderful passionfruit crumble.
  
 
     Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   glyniek 
 228 days ago
 
 
 Verified Fabulous dining experience
Wonderful cafe. Great food and service. Very busy but not a long wait. Highly recommend.
  
 
     Posted on Tripadvisor  
   
   Yram 
 228 days ago
 
 
 Verified Perfect lunch, perfect day!
We enjoyed a beautiful lunch and coffee with the family at Cafe Baku Taupo. The food was fresh and full of flavour, and the coffee was perfectly brewed — smooth and satisfying, my picky husband loved it! Cozy atmosphere and quality time together. Grateful for simple day like this

Robyn Banfield

0 days ago

Our second visit, we had lovely cabinet food, eggs on toast and drinks.

Kate Barnes

3 days ago

Hailey Gillespie

6 days ago

Beks Bongiovanni

9 days ago

If I could give Cafe Baku 10 stars I would!! What an incredible brunch we had. After a rugby tournament we booked for 45 people. We came in and within 10 mins poeple had their food, coffees were out before we even started chatting. The food was incredible! Everyone of the 45 people raved about the service, kindness, speed and DELICIOUSNESS. Would highly recommend. We all ate off the menu but the cabinet food looked great too. Coffee was delicious. Will be back and will be spreading the word!

Bridget Flint

Vegan Buddha bowl. No photo sorry as I couldn't wait to eat it. Beautiful!!! Will definitely be back

Randeep Singh

10 days ago

The coffee was very nice. Staff service was great. We had had a great experience

Maxien Chand

11 days ago

PERFECT COFFEE IN A PERFECT PART OF TAUPO 👌

Andy Overall

13 days ago

The granola was good, as well as the coffee. Great location and friendly service. Would go there again.

Marcus Mathijssen

20 days ago

Waed Mansour

21 days ago

Kala D

45 days ago

Beautiful Start To Our Day Never have I written a review before but this is a must. Lovey and warm - service great - food perfection. Would not fault this place at all. Thankyou for a beautiful start to our day.

Elaine T

47 days ago

Beautiful Absolutely stunning food and service

Chaitanya

68 days ago

Nice Cafe, with lots of variety coffee decent, lamb panini was vgood, pesto mozarella was ok, passionfruit mango muffin was good. Place looked good and busy, service nice and works well for sit down eat by water or for food to go They have a lot of food options - decent variety for vegetarians

Nickie M

86 days ago

Beautiful hot coffee Fast friendly service but it’s the coffee that is the winner here! Hot, tasty and fast. The kai in the cabinet looks delish and the cooked meals look great also! Definitely the place to stop!

132rimis

181 days ago

Beautiful location Coffee is superb , good varieties of cakes salads sandwiches etc . But for me best of all is their location . It has stunning view of the Lake Taupo and plenty of parking space around the area .

leigh3051

196 days ago

Great Taupo Breakfast Option Good breakfast option in Taupo, very large menu with many great breakfast options and good coffees as well. In a great spot on the waterfront will definitely be back here.

happywonderer17

201 days ago

Nice cafe spot with a view across the lake Nice cafe, nice sized outside seating area with a good selection of food and cakes, and can't fault the view across the lake!

RICHARD S

226 days ago

Delicious and healthy veggie fricassee DELICIOUS Spinach and Mushroom fricassee. Excellent barista prepared espresso. Wonderful passionfruit crumble.

glyniek

228 days ago

Fabulous dining experience Wonderful cafe. Great food and service. Very busy but not a long wait. Highly recommend.

Yram

Perfect lunch, perfect day! We enjoyed a beautiful lunch and coffee with the family at Cafe Baku Taupo. The food was fresh and full of flavour, and the coffee was perfectly brewed — smooth and satisfying, my picky husband loved it! Cozy atmosphere and quality time together. Grateful for simple day like this

Gluten-Free & Vegan

Fresh & Light

Savoury Favourites

Take A Moment At Café Baku

Fresh, seasonal and made to enjoy

Food Menu

Drinks

Fresh Cabinet Selection

Opening Hours

Find Us

Charter Grab & Go

Café Baku Group Bookings

Family, Celebrations & Special Occasions

Send a Message

Hear from our Guests.

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