The Refinery - Paeroa

The go to cafe for coffee lover! The espresso/ short black that never disappoint you on every visit, well worth the drive from Auckland. The menu food doesn’t look interesting but the cabinet food is always thumbs up. The scone is a must try!

Lovely, sophisticated space that is a must-visit if staying or passing by Paeroa. We had breakfast in the garden and the overall vibe was great with birds, flowers and other guests deeply enjoying the space. Food was great as well (would recommend the veg frittata).

I've only had cakes from here so far. They have been delicious but I can't comment on the cooked food yet. The staff are always friendly and attentive and so patient with my wild children. Coffee is lovely too.

Food was really well presented, generously portioned and tastes fantastic. Staff are very friendly too, and the place has an interesting history. Oh and dog friendly too!

Great space, and the decor and ambience are superb, especially if you are a fan of the 1970s. The coffee was very good and the cakes were probably very bad for my health but tasted amazing. Nice staff, good menu without too much excitement and the pictures on the walls are enough to keep you busy whole waiting. Ever so slightly out the way but worth the detour.