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Crammed with retro furniture, superpopular Federal conjures up a 1950s corner-store vibe. Switched-on staff in dinky headscarves take your coffee requests…
Must-see restaurants in New Plymouth
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Sharing a fairy-light-draped courtyard with Snug Lounge, seductive Ms White serves trad wood-fired Italian pizza and a bedazzling range of 40-plus craft…
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Steaming beef pho (noodle soup), crispy Vietnamese crepes (chicken, pork or tofu) and brilliant banh mi – this fun little Vietnamese joint is one of…
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Beside the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery/Len Lye Centre, this all-day diner is homey despite its contemporary interior. Perhaps it's seeing handmade pasta…
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Push your way through the little red door on King St, around the corner from Frederic's gastro-bar, and head upstairs for some hand-picked, dry-aged cuts…
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Worth visiting for a fancier dinner, Table at Nice Hotel consists of a lush dining space with opulent furniture, a New York–style bar (open 3pm until late…
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Inside what was once the Salvation Army Citadel, this on-trend restaurant is filled with neon charm and taxidermy...but you can sidestep the hanging pigs'…
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Another White Hart Precinct gem, this cafe is a front for a gourmet catering company. The cabinet flaunts doughnuts, pies and Reuben sandwiches, while hot…
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There's a slightly offbeat humour to proceedings at this stylish option on the main street, the pick of New Plymouth's many Indian eateries. Curries are…
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Freddy’s is a buzzing gastro-bar with quirky interior design (rusty medieval chandeliers, peacock-feather wallpaper and religious-icon paintings), serving…
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Thick-accented Italian staff add authenticity to this discreet family-run restaurant. It's one of a dozen Portofinos across the North Island, but manages…
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With a dozen gourmet burgers with names like 'My Dark Twisted Crantasy' and 'The Boss', this burger bar is the epitome of cool. There are also smaller…
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Constructed from hefty recycled timbers, this cool cafe-bistro in the Lee Breakwater precinct looks like an old sea chest washed up after a storm. The all…
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Out of this hole-in-the-wall adjoining a trendy barbershop comes the kind of bowls that make you feel self-righteously healthy. The menu spotlights two…
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Not so much chaotic as endearingly kooky, Chaos is a dependable spot for a coffee and a zingy brunch. Cabinet food is labelled according to whether it's…
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Behind a weird louvred wall facing onto Devon St, Elixir fosters an American-diner vibe serving everything from coffee, bagels and waffles through to…
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Ever tried Indian whisky? It's on the menu at Koi, alongside craft beer and Indian favourites like slow-cooked aromatic goat and clay-pot chicken biryani…
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This diner attracts mainly families and those nostalgic for the 1950s. Order at the counter (pancake stacks for breakfast and a burger or hot dog later on…
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Despite its resemblance to a cheese grater, Arborio, in the Puke Ariki building, is a top spot for a bite – airy, arty and modern, with sea views and top…
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Ooh-la-la, buttery French treats! Flying the tricolore with pride, Petit Paris is a boulangerie and patisserie turning out crispy baguettes and tartes au…
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Overlooking the main lake in Pukekura Park, this little cafe in an old-fashioned pavilion (1931) serves simple brunches (eggs Benedict, bacon butties,…
Emmalou Macaron & Coffee House
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This bright little corner cafe lures in passers-by with the promise of macarons, but they stick around for the rest of the menu, too. Simple dishes like…
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A sumptuous gold-walled room draped with bolts of silk, India Today entices you in from the street with wafting spicy aromas and snaky tabla tunes. Dapper…
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Red-glowing windows and a rather menacing-looking Buddha sign suggest 'nightclub', but a wander upstairs delivers New Plymouth's most reliable Chinese…
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This small restaurant is the build-your-own-adventure of meatballs. Pick from one to three balls ranging from lamb and chicken through to a local fish and…
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This New Plymouth newcomer is your first stop for health-oriented drinks (beetroot latte, anyone?) and lush salads. Egg-centric breakfasts are the top…
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Expanding waistlines since 1972, this is an easy pull-over off the main road through town. Hefty pies, buns and sandwiches, as well as calorific slabs of…
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A drool-worthy emporium for picnic-basket essentials: meats, wines, olive oil, relish, fruit and veg, cheeses, jams and prepackaged meals (try the fish…
