The Early Bird is a cafe at 1190 Pukuatua Street in Brunswick, Rotorua. Its main draw is the coffee, including cappuccinos, flat whites and long blacks, and the pastries from the bakery case, such as spinach and feta scones and flaky buttery pastries. It also serves almond croissants and works for both takeaway and sitting in.
Customers praise the coffee's smooth, strong taste and the latte art, the fresh pastries, and the friendly, relaxed service. Several mention the owner as welcoming. The website says the cafe is busiest early in the morning, so mornings just after opening are quieter. The cafe is in the centre of Rotorua, and the setting is cosy rather than trendy.