Picnic Cafe Rotorua in Rotorua

"Our coffee group went here. We were a bigger group than first anticipated but the staff were very accommodating. Very busy cafe. I ordered a ginger honey and lemon tea. It was very sweet but very tasty. Our group had a variety of sweet treats - muffins, banana bread, orange cake, custard slice. I opted for the Spring Onion pancakes which I would definitely order again."

"My Favourite Husband was running the Rotovegas marathon today. Which meant I had many hours to kill, alone, on one of the busiest days for the town. Picnic was on the sunny side of the street and right next to the finish line for the event so I assumed it was going to be packed and consequently slow. I was mistaken. Mistaken, because I am never wrong. Ask my Favourite Husband. I don’t generally like eating alone, but I didn’t fancy a generic hotel breakfast where we had stayed the night before. So I channeled my inner brave grown up, and ventured in. Friendly staff, plenty of tables and very reasonable prices. I sat outside in the sun. And within minutes my almond milk chai latte came in a decent sized mug. Not long after, my eggs Benedict arrived. I’d thrown all caution and dietary requirements to the wind, I was part of a marathon by default after all, and I ordered it as it came. Bread and all. Look, I’ll be honest, my expectations were not high. Dammit, I’ll admit it, I actually was wrong. This was perfect. Very generous on the bacon and cooked to crispy, yet succulent perfection. Perfect eggs. Delicious hollandaise. But people, the piece de resistance … the little side of garlicky, basil pesto. Perfection. Next time my Favourite Husband does something silly in Vegas, I’ll be back. Great work. Great value. Great service."

"Came to picnic as it was closest to the Novotel. Breakfast was great and came quick. Staff were friendly and smiling. Nice work picnic team!"

"We all agreed on a 5 but I’d give a six if I could - delicious Shakshouka."

"We visited Picnic Café twice during our trip to Rotorua and were so impressed both times. The service was quick and friendly, and the food was absolutely delicious on each visit. It’s always a great sign when you’re happy to return somewhere more than once while travelling, and Picnic Café definitely delivered. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it and would happily go back again next time we’re in Rotorua."

"Great place to go for breakfast. The customer service was absolutely awesome. Such kind and friendly staff who will actually have a chat with you. Food is delicious and it's a cute little place."

"They do real loose leaf tea in a tea pot! What more do you need to know?! #IYKYK The mushrooms were delicious and clearly freshly made. Had outside and inside seating available on a Sunday lunchtime."

"Eating out / ordering takeout meals seemed to be a challenge for my 2-week trip to NZ (Nth Is) - never quite getting what we hoped would be the best version of what we had ordered. But Picnic Cafe in Rotorua was one of a tiny group of exceptions. Breakfast is usually governed by the "soft, warm and savory" rule and what we got was this and more (as hashbrowns are the crunchy exception to the above guidance!!). Tasty and generous, served quickly despite being reasonably busy with friendly/polite service. The prices were also reasonable if even a fracture better than most others. We were lucky to get a parking spot directly out front however being in the central city area parking may be more challenging at other times. This is one that I have saved to my favourites for future trips."