At a glance

Quick facts

Beachside café north of Thames serving homemade breakfasts, lunches and baking using local and organic produce where possible and operating with sustainability in mind.

Type
Restaurant
Where
Waiomu (Thames Coast), Coromandel, New Zealand
What you can find
breakfasts, lunches, sandwiches, salads
Practices
organic, locally-sourced
How to buy
café
Data note
Location or listing details were last checked 14 Mar 2026.

Waiomu Beach Cafe sits on the coast road north of Thames and is known for its commitment to sustainability. The cafe makes all of its food in house and sources ingredients from local growers and organic suppliers wherever possible. Customers can enjoy hearty breakfasts, sandwiches, salads, fish and chips and cabinet treats, with gluten-free and vegan options available. Owner Julie McMillan has installed a milk tap supplied by Kaipaki Dairies to cut down on plastic waste and uses compostable cups and packaging that are sent for composting. The seaside location offers indoor and outdoor seating and is popular with travellers and locals passing along the coast road.

Practices

  • organic
  • locally-sourced

Products

  • breakfasts
  • lunches
  • sandwiches
  • salads
  • coffee
  • baking

Services & sales channels

  • café

Hours / schedule

Daily 7am-5pm (seasonal)