Otorohanga’s must-stop cafe

The Fat Kiwi Cafe is a must-visit destination in Otorohanga, offering beautiful, delicious, wholesome food, event catering and coffee in a friendly kiwi-farmhouse atmosphere.

Fresh, DELICIOUS FOOD & COFFEE every day

Did you know we offer catering?

The Fat Kiwi Cafe is a must-visit destination in Otorohanga, offering beautiful, delicious, wholesome food and coffee in a friendly kiwi-farmhouse atmosphere.

  • Hands-down, the best eggs Benedict and chicken waffle we’ve ever had – anywhere! Perfect place to stop by before or after caving tours at Waitomo.

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    Steve Krems Avatar Steve Krems
    September 21, 2025

    Great food, nice coffee, nice macha and great choice of danish etc. We were here on a Saturday when it rained so it was a bit busy which is normal... read more

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    DutchDownUnder Avatar DutchDownUnder
    January 24, 2026

    Awesome little cafe serving gluten free food by the truck loads. Food servings are quite big. Plenty of slices to choose from. Seating is inside or outside. Toilets were super... read more

    Full Ofrain Avatar Full Ofrain
    February 12, 2026

    A really surprising hidden gem. Saw the signs heading into town and thought it was worth a look - it definitely was! Huge food selection, plenty of vegetarian options, and... read more

    Jennifer Smith Avatar Jennifer Smith
    December 29, 2025

    Awesome place for lunch. Wonderful selection of fresh baked goods. The coffee was delicious.

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    Barbara Hernandez Avatar Barbara Hernandez
    January 25, 2026

    Stopped here for bfst on the way to the kiwi house. Absolutely amazing food. Every single item in that cabinet looked crazy good. Staff was friendly and service quick!

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    Sarah Kristin Avatar Sarah Kristin
    February 16, 2026

    A lovely café with friendly staff and a great selection of items. We tried something from the menu, and while the food was tasty, the sourdough bread was a bit... read more

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    Rashi Sapra Avatar Rashi Sapra
    August 2, 2025

    A must-stop for anyone passing through Otorohanga! Incredible baked goods both sweet and savory, great coffee, and a lovely atmosphere. Fantastic all around.

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    Cole Gaerber Avatar Cole Gaerber
    January 19, 2026
  • very good granola with large portion ! also loved the breakfast tea:) lovely vibes - both indoor and outdoor seating and easy parking! would stop here if headed to the... read more

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    Maria Mir Avatar Maria Mir
    January 1, 2026

    We had breakfast at the Fat Kiwi Cafe and absolutely loved it. The name truly says it all — the food is outstanding, and you immediately feel like you want... read more

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    Benedikt Schulz Avatar Benedikt Schulz
    January 26, 2026

    Beautiful wee spot for a lovely bite to eat. They also have some house/kitchen goodies and gifts which are a great selection. We had a lovely brunch, hubby thought the coffee... read more

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    L-M Hallam Avatar L-M Hallam
    July 25, 2025

    Very busy cafe with a huge variety of food. Really impressed with the gluten free cabinet, it’s rare to see this much available. We all just had a drink and... read more

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    Collette Fergus Avatar Collette Fergus
    February 8, 2026

    This cafe has such a welcoming and quite cosy vibe. We had iced Mocha and almond cappacino, which were perfect. What really stood out was the food selection: plenty of... read more

    Chetan Patel Avatar Chetan Patel
    February 10, 2026

    We spent ages here. Great place to spend a few hours. Loads of chatty locals who kept us company. Watching the rugby on our phones but happy to chat and drink... read more

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    Ben Carey Avatar Ben Carey
    November 2, 2025

    Brunch well served! Flavorful yummy food in town😋😋😋

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    Leo Villegas Avatar Leo Villegas
    February 10, 2026

    A must-stop for anyone passing through Otorohanga! Incredible baked goods both sweet and savory, great coffee, and a lovely atmosphere. Fantastic all around.

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    Cole Gaerber Avatar Cole Gaerber
    January 19, 2026

We look forward to seeing you soon!

We are located at 10 Te Kanawa Street, Otorohanga
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Get the Fat Kiwi App

The Fat Kiwi app enables you to order and pay for your food from your iPhone or Android phone.

Don’t wait for your food again, just pull out your phone and with a few button clicks, order and pay for your coffee. It will then be ready for you when you arrive at Fat Kiwi saving you valuable time.

No need to worry about fumbling around for your Eftpos or loyalty card as this is conveniently handled by the App, and removes the need for you to carry another loyalty card in your wallet.