What should I order at Tay Street Beach Kitchen?
Tay Street Beach Kitchen
Mince on toast
Mentioned as faultless and recommended by a reviewer, highlighting the quality and taste.
House made bacon
Recommended alongside mince on toast, noted for its quality.
Chili scramble
Described as a delicious experience with fresh ingredients and flavors, though portion size was noted as small.
Asparagus
Described as sweet and moreish, with a guest claiming it to be the best brunch she’d ever had.
Superfood and smashed avocado
Mentioned positively as a healthy and tasty option.
Cheese scone
Highly praised as the best cheese scone tasted, described as light, fluffy, and perfectly cheesy.
Lamb salad
Called the best lamb salad ever eaten by a reviewer, indicating high quality and flavor.
Tuna salad
Described as outstanding by a long-time visitor, emphasizing its consistent quality.
Burger
Mentioned alongside other favorites as consistently good and delicious.
Fish n chips
Listed as a favorite dish by a reviewer, noted for good taste.
Eggs Benedict
Frequently mentioned, praised for great taste and served with added potato rosti by one reviewer.
Banoffee waffle
Mentioned as a tasty brunch option enjoyed alongside eggs Benedict.
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM to 2 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7 AM to 2 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM to 2 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM to 2 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM to 2 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM to 2 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM to 2 PM |
About Tay Street Beach Kitchen
Tay Street Beach Kitchen is a cafe and restaurant in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, with breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert service. Reviewers consistently praise the eggs benedict, scones, rosti, coffee, and the beachfront location across from the beach. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and trendy, with outdoor seating, Wi-Fi, and space that works for solo dining or working on a laptop. It is also noted for friendly service, dog-friendly seating, and generally good value in the NZ$20 to 40 range.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Prepared foods
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked questions
What is Tay Street Beach Kitchen known for?
It is especially known for eggs benedict, which is one of the most mentioned dishes, along with its beachfront setting across from the beach. Reviewers also repeatedly call out the coffee, friendly service, and the ability to sit outside on a sunny patio.
What dishes are most recommended at Tay Street Beach Kitchen?
Reviewers most often recommend the eggs benedict, scones, rosti, Caesar salad, chicken salad, and mince on toast. Other specific favorites mentioned are the honey chicken salad, lamb salad, chili scramble, and house made bacon.
What is the atmosphere like at Tay Street Beach Kitchen?
The vibe is casual, cozy, and modern, with indoor and outdoor seating and a patio near the beach. It suits groups, tourists, solo diners, and people working on a laptop, since reviewers mention good Wi-Fi, chargers, and comfortable tables.
Is Tay Street Beach Kitchen good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is NZ$20 to 40, and reviewers describe the food as good value, good price, and worth returning to multiple times. Portions can be on the smaller side for some dishes, but people still praise the freshness, flavor, and overall quality.
How busy does Tay Street Beach Kitchen get, and should you plan ahead?
It can get busy enough that staff may quote waits, with one review mentioning a 45 minute wait on a busy day and food arriving about 30 minutes after ordering. Reservations are recommended for brunch, lunch, and dinner, especially if you want a table near the beach or on the patio.
Is parking available at Tay Street Beach Kitchen?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Tay Street Beach Kitchen have vegetarian options?
Yes, Tay Street Beach Kitchen offers vegetarian options.
Is Tay Street Beach Kitchen kid-friendly?
Yes, Tay Street Beach Kitchen is good for kids.
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