Set inside Suncourt Plaza, The Cozy Corner is a licensed Taupō cafe that covers breakfast, lunch, coffee and casual catch-ups throughout the week. Food is prepared with an ingredient-conscious approach, and the team also handles catering beyond the cafe. The combination gives it the feel of a neighbourhood all-rounder: somewhere for a quick drink and cabinet snack, but equally suitable when a fuller daytime meal is the plan.
Breakfast offers several paths beyond a standard eggs order. Zucchini and corn fritters bring vegetables to the centre of the plate, while Super Start and Happy Camper cater to larger appetites. A bacon and egg roll keeps things portable and familiar. The kitchen also accommodates vegan and gluten-free choices, using a dedicated fryer for those items while still advising diners to discuss individual requirements in a shared food-preparation environment.
The savoury selection continues into the cabinet and light-meal menu. Depending on current availability, diners might find frittata, bacon and egg pie, beef lasagne, a brown rice ball or a simple side salad. That mix makes it easy to choose between something warm and substantial or a lighter lunch. Burgers add another option for guests who want a made-to-order meal rather than a cabinet pick.
Coffee is treated as more than a default accompaniment. Ripe Coffee is the main bean, while cold and filter styles broaden the choice for drink-focused visits. Smoothies and juices provide non-coffee alternatives, and sweets round out the cafe experience. With food that runs from breakfast plates to baked savouries and catering, The Cozy Corner can serve a mixed group without forcing everyone into the same kind of order.
Address: Shop 15, Suncourt Plaza, 19 Tamamutu Street, Taupō 3330, New Zealand
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The Cozy Corner Menu
Lunch
Lunch served from 11.30am. All day breakfast available on the breakfast menu. See blackboard for soup. Dietary codes: WF = wheat free, GF = gluten free, DF = dairy free, V = vegetarian, nS = no refined sugars, Ve = vegan. Swap to gluten free bread at no extra charge; further vegan & keto options available on request; keto toast +$1. 10% surcharge applies on public holidays; 1.8% surcharge applies to inserted credit card, no charge on PayWave.
Open Steak Sanga
200g sirloin, lettuce, tomato, green harissa, onion & bacon jam and horseradish aioli on sourdough toast. DF. Add: side of kumara chips 6.5
Goulash
Beef, capsicum, tomato, carrot, potato, onion, garlic & lots of paprika. Served with toasted sourdough (GF+ DF on request). WF GF DF nS
Smoked Salmon Bruschetta
(keto on request) Organic rye bread with green harissa, avocado, salmon, pickled onion, hemp & amla dukkha. WF DF nS
Peanut Stew
A fragrant serve of onion, garlic, ginger, kumara, green beans, spinach and chopped peanuts. Topped with jalapeño and served with toasted sourdough (GF + DF on request). GF WF DF V Ve nS
Spicy Bean & Corn Nachos
Simmered with tomato, celery, onion, wakame, herbs & chilli. Topped with melted cheese and served with tortilla chips, avocado & natural bio yoghurt (Vegan: no cheese and with coconut yoghurt). WF GF DF V nS Ve. Add: ground beef 4
Mediterranean Salmon Salad
(keto friendly) Smoked salmon, spinach, green beans, walnuts, goats feta, tomato, spanish onion & red wine vinaigrette. WF GF DF nS
Zen Salad
Carrot, cabbage, sprouts, spanish onion, edamame beans, capsicum, leaves and toasted peanuts. With a light miso dressing. WF GF DF nS Ve. Add: chicken, or tofu 9 / 7. Add: smoked salmon or grilled sirloin 9 / 12
Lean Beef Patty
On a toasted dark seeded bun. cheddar, caramelized onion, tomato, pickled beetroot, leaves, relish, fried egg. Add a side salad or kumara chips 6.5
Halloumi
On a toasted dark seeded bun. pickled beetroot, tomato, red onion, leaves, relish. Add a side salad or kumara chips 6.5
Marinated Tofu
On a toasted dark seeded bun. pickled beetroot, tomato, red onion, leaves, relish. Add a side salad or kumara chips 6.5
Spiced Chicken
On a toasted dark seeded bun. cheddar, caramelized onion, tomato, pickled beetroot, leaves, relish. Add a side salad or kumara chips 6.5
Loaded Kumara Chips
with a side of aioli. Choose from: Bacon, cheese & tomato chutney; House made baked beans & cheese. GF WF nS
Sides
Kumara Chips
With plant-based garlic aioli. WF GF DF V nS Ve
Polenta Chips
With aioli and tomato chutney. WF GF DF V nS Ve
Lush Side Salad with Prebiotic Honey & Mustard Dressing
Mixed leaves, capsicum, cucumber, carrot, tomato, spanish onion. WF GF DF V nS
Burgers
On a toasted dark seeded bun. Add a side salad or kumara chips 6.5
Lean Beef Patty
cheddar, caramelized onion, tomato, pickled beetroot, leaves, relish, fried egg
Halloumi
pickled beetroot, tomato, red onion, leaves, relish
Marinated Tofu
pickled beetroot, tomato, red onion, leaves, relish
Spiced Chicken
cheddar, caramelized onion, tomato, pickled beetroot, leaves, relish
Loaded Kumara Chips
With a side of aioli. Choose from: GF WF nS
Bacon, cheese & tomato chutney
House made baked beans & cheese
V
Booze
House Made Mulled Wine
With sliced almonds, sultanas & orange
“lrish” Coffee
Pōkeno (NZ Single malt whiskey) with coffee, brown sugar & whipped cream
Rum Toddy
Black Collar rum with hot lemon, maple syrup & cinnamon
Wine
Deutz Cuvee NV
Marlborough 200ml
Yealands Merlot
Marlborough 187ml
Yealands Sauvignon, Blanc
Marlborough 187ml
Yealands Merlot, Marlborough 187ml
Yealands Sauvignon, Blanc Marlborough 187ml
Beer & Cider
All from New Zealand
Lakeman Thunder NZ Pale Ale
5.7% ABV, Taupo
Lakeman Lager
5.0% ABV, Taupo
Lakeman Big Hairy APA
6.0% ABV, Taupo
Speights Summit Ultra Low-Carb Lager
4.2% ABV, Dunedin
Monteiths Crushed Apple Cider
4.5% ABV, Greymouth
DB Export Citrus Lemon
2% ABV, Auckland
Lakeman Thunder NZ Pale Ale 5.7% ABV, Taupo
Lakeman Lager 5.0% ABV, Taupo
Lakeman Big Hairy APA 6.0% ABV, Taupo
Speights Summit Ultra Low-Carb Lager 4.2% ABV, Dunedin
Monteiths Crushed Apple Cider, 4.5% ABV, Greymouth
DB Export Citrus Lemon 2% ABV, Auckland
The Cocktail Corner
Using New Zealand crafted & gluten free produce
Bloody Mary
42 Below vodka, spicy tomato juice, lemon & seasoning
Mediterranean G n T
Taupo Tui Street Gin, lemon, mint, mediterranean tonic water
Orchid Mule
Pōkeno (NZ Single malt whiskey), ginger beer, apple juice, lemon
Duo Of Mimosa
Classic brunch cocktail of champagne & fresh orange juice – made for 2 to share
Firstclass Cocktail
Pink Pornstar Martini
vodka, rose prosecco, passionfruit, vanilla Ve
Rhubarb and Custard Milk Punch
vodka, gin, rooibos tea, rhubarb syrup, vanilla, lemon, custard powder, milk
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