Special Mention

Special Mention Special Mention serving up the best of times in Arataki.

A neighbourhood establishment serving the best coffee, daily baked goods, freshly prepared breakfast and lunch, catering to veg, vegan, GF and DF.

21/05/2026

Speed run through our *specialty drinks offering with . The dark horse recommendation - spiced hojicha 🤌🏼🤌🏼

Self protested Wine fan? That’s us this Friday, we’re hosting guest winemaker Harrison from on the pours and bringing ...
20/05/2026

Self protested Wine fan? That’s us this Friday, we’re hosting guest winemaker Harrison from on the pours and bringing the vinyl crates. Bookings recommended. Walk in spaces always 🤎🍷join us

In short - we will close Sunday 12th due to the incoming weather situation. 🤎🤎 stay safe
11/04/2026

In short - we will close Sunday 12th due to the incoming weather situation. 🤎🤎 stay safe

Hello!Easter hours Friday 8am-2pm (no nights) Saturday 8am-2pm Closed on Sunday Monday 8am-2pm Join us ✌🏻🤎
01/04/2026

Hello!
Easter hours
Friday 8am-2pm (no nights)
Saturday 8am-2pm
Closed on Sunday
Monday 8am-2pm

Join us ✌🏻🤎

We’re a lovely bunch of friendly folk, We’re looking for a wonderful addition to join us in the kitchen part time. 20+ h...
25/02/2026

We’re a lovely bunch of friendly folk, We’re looking for a wonderful addition to join us in the kitchen part time. 20+ hours up to 30hrs
Chef or experienced kitchen hand.
Resident or citizen preferred or 1+ year visa.
Competitive paid
Start date negotiable
Email : [email protected]

Book a table and join us for a smooth night 🤎🍷🍽️
24/02/2026

Book a table and join us for a smooth night 🤎🍷🍽️

4 years in business! Well here’s to us 🍻the collective us. We really are nothing without you all who visit, drink, eat, ...
20/01/2026

4 years in business! Well here’s to us 🍻the collective us. We really are nothing without you all who visit, drink, eat, support and share in the journey of our little cafe in Arataki. While these are just a quick selection of waaaay too many photos. Some old and some new. (Jump on the stories for more). But a big shout out to our staff past and present. Customers past and present. Still serving up the best of times 🤎✌🏻

24/12/2025

This is the play. Mostly open, with a couply rest days
We are very much looking forward to meeting new people and sharing some Arataki hospitality with you all. Christmas

A very special mug release. Firstly, all respect to lovers of pottery and mugs. Nothing elevates your cup quite like a s...
18/12/2025

A very special mug release. Firstly, all respect to lovers of pottery and mugs. Nothing elevates your cup quite like a special vessel. Our new mugs are hand thrown by , one of the countries oldest functioning Pottery houses. Inspired by diner mugs, coffee and the love of hand made slow processes. - available for purchase in the cafe.

Address

399 Ocean Beach Road
Tauranga

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 2pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 2pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 2pm
Thursday 7:30am - 2pm
Friday 7:30am - 2pm
Saturday 7:30am - 2pm
Sunday 7:30am - 2pm

Telephone

+64224324285

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