What a cool spot to hang out and have a great latte! They make some delicious snacks and have nice outside seating. We even got to play on their awesome slides and the kids got to enjoy the climbing structures. The staff was very nice and helpful and they even made us amazing teddy bear art on our lattes!! What more could you want!
Rosiepov
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January 15, 2026
Honestly, does the food and service really matter when the view is this beautiful? I don’t think so. However, the food and service were great. The coffee had too much cinnamon, in my opinion, and the tomato/pasta sauce (common in New Zealand) didn’t match well with that dish. Other than that, it was a great experience.
Jessica Hilliar - Fromjess2you
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March 01, 2026
This cafe is located in a gorgeous spot facing lake Karapiro. The outdoor area is just fantastic with great shade from the trees. Food cabinet and coffees are nice. The fries were the best for me. If you have small kids this is a perfect spot to enjoy lunch while the kids play on the playground next to
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Shaun L
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November 04, 2025
Looked for a pitstop on the road to Rotorua and stumbled across the Podium with its view of the domain river and watersports centre, parking and children’s play area. We got in just before the locals so clearly a popular lunch spot. Nice hot drinks and a lovely banana loaf.
Reece Davies (youtube logged in)
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October 07, 2025
Went for food and coffee but left hungry as the food selection is trash and really expensive. Coffee is watery and bitter like my attitude after leaving there. The staff weren't rude so that's something but weren't great. Bet if I said anything they would be though. Also their large coffee is small. And is $6.70.
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What a cool spot to hang out and have a great latte! They make some delicious snacks and have nice outside seating. We even got to play on their awesome slides and the kids got to enjoy the climbing structures. The staff was very nice and helpful and they even made us amazing teddy bear art on our lattes!! What more could you want!
Honestly, does the food and service really matter when the view is this beautiful? I don’t think so. However, the food and service were great. The coffee had too much cinnamon, in my opinion, and the tomato/pasta sauce (common in New Zealand) didn’t match well with that dish. Other than that, it was a great experience.
This cafe is located in a gorgeous spot facing lake Karapiro. The outdoor area is just fantastic with great shade from the trees. Food cabinet and coffees are nice. The fries were the best for me. If you have small kids this is a perfect spot to enjoy lunch while the kids play on the playground next to It
Looked for a pitstop on the road to Rotorua and stumbled across the Podium with its view of the domain river and watersports centre, parking and children’s play area. We got in just before the locals so clearly a popular lunch spot. Nice hot drinks and a lovely banana loaf.
Went for food and coffee but left hungry as the food selection is trash and really expensive. Coffee is watery and bitter like my attitude after leaving there. The staff weren't rude so that's something but weren't great. Bet if I said anything they would be though. Also their large coffee is small. And is $6.70.