Eat & drink

Here in Porirua City, we are spoilt for choice of food to love! From food truck treats to fantastic café fare in each village. Make the most of a fun day out when you come and play in our beautiful backyard.

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From Dubai chocolate to chocolate-covered strawberries, you don’t have to travel overseas to savour these viral delights—our cafes are serving all your trendy cravings.

Neverland Cakes x Discover Porirua (49)

Neverland Cakes & Sweet Treats, 15/12 Mohuia Crescent , Porirua
Your go-to spot for all things cute, trendy, and delicious. Sample the viral sensation, Dubai kunafa chocolate brownie, indulge in thick NYC-style cookies, or enjoy their ‘kitsch-cool’ retro cakes.

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Betsy Coffee Truck, 2 Okowai Road, Aotea
Matcha, the vibrant green powder, is everywhere. This ‘cool girl drink’ is no longer just a trend; it’s become a lifestyle. Betsy has everything you need to satisfy your matcha cravings.

Coffee Cart Elsdon (5)

The Coffee Cart Elsdon, 3 Prosser Street, Porirua
They've outdone themselves with their amazing Dubai Hot Chocolate. It features a delightful blend of white chocolate, nutty pistachio, and Whittaker's hot chocolate, all topped with pistachio whipped cream—obsessed!

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Berry Lush NZ, Cobham Court, Porirua
What could be better than strawberries? How about strawberries covered in delicious Whittaker's chocolate? This decadent treat is a must-try!

Dining options galore at Kai Tahi!

Kai Tahi is becoming the go-to destination for amazing dining experiences, post-workout refuelling, indulgent treats, top-notch haircuts, and even a special spot for pampering your four-legged friend!

Located on the edge of Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour, Kai Tahi is a joy to visit, for whānau, friends, and your dog can come too! There is space for visitors to sit and relax – head upstairs for some choice spots to bask in the sunshine.

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🍦 For gelato and dessert head to Zelati
🍜 For delectable Vietnamese meals head to
Pho Sho
🍣 For authentic Japanese cuisine head to
Tempura
🍛 For flavourful Indian dishes head to
New Paradise
🍖 For tasty BBQ head to
Wilson Barbecue
🥤 For protein smoothies and loaded teas head to
Fuel'd Nutrition
🥯 For bagels, bites and beers head to
Get Fixed Bicycle Cafe
🥘 For delicious Indonesian flavours head to
Indo Plus Food Truck
💇 For a trendy haircut head to
Trendy Barbers
🐕 For treats and gifts for your pup head to
4 Paws Empire
🐔 For Korean fried chicken head to
Chicken Man
🍱 For Chinese and Korean dishes head to
Koko's Kitchen


“There is no sincerer love than the love of food” – said Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw. 

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