Rarotonga
Set in the verdant surroundings of the Maire Nui Gardens, this cafe offers delicious cakes and desserts – try the lemon meringue pie (NZ$16) – and healthy…
Must-see restaurants in The Cook Islands
Avarua
Some of the healthiest food on the island is at this simple market food caravan that's open throughout the week. Smoothies and tropical juices go well…
The Cook Islands
Fresh-baked bread is ready for the milling crowd by about 10.30am each day. Saturday is the Seventh-Day Adventist Sabbath and the baking doesn’t begin…
Avarua
Secure a table on the breezy deck and tuck into tasty Tahitian- and Asian-style spins on sashimi and ika mata. The concise seafood-only menu also extends…
The Cook Islands
Kato’s Store is well stocked and is also the island’s only bakery. Kato’s also hosts a takeaway bar turning out good burgers, fish and chips and…
Avarua
This courtyard cafe in the restored BCA Art Gallery building serves up excellent juices, bagels, toasted sandwiches, and coffee and cake. There’s usually…
The Cook Islands
The lovely Parua Tavioni offers a two-course dinner every night, but you'll need to book by noon, either by popping in to her small shop selling local…
Avarua
Dining out on Raro can be expensive, so head to Prime Foods for barbecue-ready treats like gourmet sausages, and the island's best array of salami and ham…
Aitutaki
Stock up on groceries at this Amuri store with a Heineken sign out the front. Unfortunately it’s not a bar, but it does have a pretty good selection of…
Avarua
Pop in for a fruit smoothie or coffee and croissant, and stock up on artisan breads, deli produce and other picnic-friendly goodies. Brunch and lunch is…
Avarua
The best all-round supermarket is in the middle of Avarua’s main shopping strip, with fresh bread, fruit and vegetables, packaged goods and a deli counter.
Rarotonga
Near the airport, Café Jireh does excellent coffee and homestyle baking including creamy custard squares. It’s also a popular spot for a lazy brunch.
Rarotonga
Halfway to the airport from Avarua, the huge CITC Supermarket is great for tinned and packaged produce. There’s also a liquor store attached.
Rarotonga
Super Brown is Raro’s only all-night convenience store and petrol station, with a fair selection of beer, wine, groceries and takeaway food.
Avarua
Life’s pretty simple really. Some days all you need is really good coffee and a freshly made waffle crammed with tropical fruit.
The Cook Islands
Early risers and fans of freshly baked doughnuts and buns should head to Jumbo when the doors open to eager locals at 5.30am.
