Piccolo Cafe & restaurant

cafe — Taupō · Taupo

About Piccolo Cafe & restaurant

Piccolo Licensed Cafe sits at the lake end of Ruapehu Street in Taupo, next to No1 Shoes, and is the 2016 People's Choice regional winner. The cafe has built a reputation for top food, quick service and exceptional coffee, and was voted 'Best hospitality business in Taupo' just 18 months after opening, later rated second best cafe in the Central North Island by Cafe Magazine.

The cafe serves Supreme Coffee, expertly hand crafted by its barista team, alongside a cabinet food selection and breakfast and lunch menus running from 7am to 4pm daily. The kitchen prides itself on using the freshest ingredients, aiming for good quality food in beautiful surroundings.

Piccolo is a licensed cafe offering dine-in, pick-up and delivery options. For public holiday hours, the cafe asks customers to call ahead.

Piccolo Licensed Cafe: An Award-Winning Taupo Favourite

At the lake end of Ruapehu Street in Taupo, next to No1 Shoes, Piccolo Licensed Cafe has built a strong reputation since opening - named the 2016 People's Choice regional winner and voted 'Best hospitality business in Taupo' just 18 months after its doors opened. Cafe Magazine went on to rate it the second best cafe in the Central North Island.

Coffee and Cabinet Food

Piccolo serves Supreme Coffee, expertly hand crafted by its barista team to set customers up for the day. Alongside the coffee, the cafe runs a cabinet food selection as well as breakfast and lunch menus that run from 7am to 4pm daily, giving customers flexibility on when they drop in.

Fresh Ingredients, Beautiful Surroundings

In the kitchen, Piccolo prides itself on using the freshest ingredients, aiming for good quality food served in beautiful surroundings. The cafe is licensed, and offers dine-in, pick-up and delivery, so customers can enjoy the food however suits them best.

A Reliable Local Spot

With recognition from both a People's Choice award and a hospitality business award, plus a strong rating from Cafe Magazine, Piccolo has established itself as a trusted name in Taupo's cafe scene, known for quick service alongside its food and coffee quality.

Visiting Piccolo

Piccolo Licensed Cafe is open seven days a week, from 7am to 4pm, at 41 Ruapehu Street, Taupo. For public holiday hours, customers are asked to call the cafe directly on 07 376 5759.

Signature items

  • Supreme Coffee
  • Cabinet Food
  • Breakfast Menu
  • Lunch Menu

Frequently asked questions

Where is Piccolo Licensed Cafe located?
At 41 Ruapehu Street, Taupō 3330, New Zealand, at the lake end of Ruapehu Street next to No1 Shoes.
What are the opening hours?
7am to 4pm, seven days a week.
What are the public holiday hours?
Customers are asked to call 07 376 5759 to check public holiday hours.
Is Piccolo licensed?
Yes, it's a licensed cafe.
Has Piccolo won any awards?
Yes, it was the 2016 People's Choice regional winner, voted 'Best hospitality business in Taupo' 18 months after opening, and rated second best cafe in the Central North Island by Cafe Magazine.
Can I order for pick-up or delivery?
Yes, dine-in, pick-up and delivery are all available.
What kind of coffee does Piccolo serve?
Supreme Coffee, hand crafted by the cafe's barista team.

Tips

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