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A B C D E Limited vegan options › ★ 4.1 (484) · $$ · Restaurant · International, South African, American · Hours
Breakfast Lunch Coffee/Tea Takeout Families
Amenities: deck Outdoor Seatingwifi Wifi
Popular tips: "Try the vegan sweet and savory waffles, including the vegan cheesecake from the cabinet" "Try the vegan sweet and savory waffles, including the vegan cheesecake from the cabinet" "Specify vegan when ordering to ensure correct options" "Enjoy outdoor seating when weather permits" "The menu colors can be confusing; ask staff for clarification on vegan items" "Check availability of vegan options, which may be limited at certain times" Must-try: waffles, southern fried chicken, smashed pig waffles — popular (×10)southern fried chicken — fan-favouritesmashed pig — fan-favouritegone foraging — fan-favouritesamosa — fan-favourite Praised for: friendly service, cozy atmosphere friendly service ×9 cozy atmosphere ×3 Show more Focuses on a wide range of waffle varieties including two distinctive vegan options—one sweet, one savory. Known for combining South African and American culinary influences, it also offers gluten-free choices and accommodates vegan dietary preferences well. The atmosphere is casual with plentiful seating, outdoor space, and accessibility features, making it suitable for breakfast and lunch outings with friendly staff enhancing the experience.
Read more Sunday 8:30 AM-2 PM
Monday 8:30 AM-2 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 8:30 AM-5 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM-2 PM
Friday 8:30 AM-2 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM-2 PM
Open the map → location_on 99 Tongariro Street, Waikato, Taupō 3330, New Zealand
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info VEGAN OPTIONS Some · 3–5 dishes MENU Clearly marked STAFF Basic understanding PROTEIN beans, tofu warning Some users reported staff aren't always sure about ingredients.
Others mentioned vegan options aren't always available.
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