The Dam Cafe - Whakamaru

I can vouch for the chicken salad sandwich and the hot chocolate. I've driven past this little cafe many times without thinking to stop. I won't make that mistake next time I'm passing this way.

Kitchen closes quite early so was a little sad I missed out on the all day breakfast but can understand why and the sandwich I got instead was good. Webt in with low expectations for a last ditch in need of coffee so I was expecting my coffee to be butchered but it’s actually really very nice. Pleasantly surprised! Total Gem!

Very friendly staff. Rang in order and it was ready when we arrived. Card system builds stamps towards a free coffee. (If they don't loose your card on 3rd restart from 2 away to end). Best carrot cake I've tasted a little pricey but sooooo yummy. In all a great little cafe for a break or lunch stop.

Coffee was really good. The pies we had were made with quality ingredients. The service was warm and friendly. Would recommend as a good place to stop and have a break if you're travelling.

Dependable spot to stop in for a quality coffee and decent bite to eat. This place isn't trying to be fancy but is always value and busy with a hard working, local team that have been consistently providing a clean, warm place to stop at for many years in a remote rural area whenever passing through. That's why I'm giving it 5 stars. NZ needs more cafes like this instead of bland multi outlet franchises.