Takeaways & specialty

If you’ve got a craving for an award-winning venison pie or a gourmet fried chicken burger for the road, you’ve come to the right place! Taupō has many takeaway outlets, bakeries and drive-through restaurants offering delicious food and the flexibility to eat on-thego. You will find boutique bakeries, as well as popular chain restaurants conveniently located throughout our region.

On the other hand, meandering through the diverse offerings of food trucks, artesian stalls, and local produce stands at Market Central Taupō are worth your time. Decadent Argentinian empanadas, second-to-none fried chicken, vegan bowls and treats, and rich pastries will fill your senses as your eyes dance through the amazing local crafts and products from homemade body butters to stunning mosaic arts pieces to beautifully crafted jewellery.

For those who are still peckish shopping through Taupō towncentre, fresh-made fudge will satisfy your sweet tooth, or shop locally sourced, zero-waste groceries. Find ingredients that are good for you and the planet.