Where is The Storehouse located?

At 14 Runanga Street, Taupo 3377, New Zealand.

What are the opening hours?

Monday to Friday 7am-3pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am-3pm, and public holidays 8am-3pm.

Is there a kids menu?

Yes, for children up to age 12, including chicken nuggets and chips, bacon and egg on toast, a ham, cheese and pineapple toasty, and a kids waffle.

Do they cater for dietary requirements?

Yes, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are marked throughout the menu, and staff ask to be told of any allergies or dietary needs when ordering.

Does The Storehouse offer catering or venue hire?

Yes, they offer Taupo catering as well as venue hire, in addition to the cafe.

What's special about the coffee?

The cafe uses organic Flight coffee and now serves locally sourced, non-homogenised cow's milk straight from the tap.

How do I contact The Storehouse?

By phone on 07 378 8820 or by email at thestorehousetaupo@gmail.com.

The Storehouse

cafe — Taupō · Taupo

About The Storehouse

The Storehouse has been a staple for coffee and food lovers in Taupo since 2013, set on Runanga Street in the town centre. It's built as a place for locals and travellers alike - somewhere to get a coffee fix first thing in the morning (and often again later), somewhere families and kids can play and eat together, and somewhere for community connections, work meetings and celebrations.

The all-day menu, served daily between 7am and 3pm, runs from breakfast classics like eggs on ciabatta through to bowls, salads, gourmet burgers and loaded fries and nachos. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are marked throughout, and the kitchen takes food allergies seriously, asking guests to flag any dietary requirements when ordering.

Coffee is a particular focus, using Flight organic coffee, and the cafe now serves locally sourced, non-homogenised cow's milk straight from the tap - a collaboration with Kaipaki Dairies and The Udder Way that also saves thousands of plastic bottles a year. Beyond food and coffee, The Storehouse offers Taupo catering and venue hire, and its own listing describes it as a dog friendly and child friendly cafe in Taupo.

The Storehouse Taupo: Coffee, Brunch and Community on Runanga Street

Since 2013, The Storehouse has been a fixture on Runanga Street in Taupo, describing itself as a place for locals and travellers alike - somewhere to get a coffee fix first thing in the morning, and often again later in the day. It's built to work for families and kids, community connections, work meetings and celebrations all at once.

An All-Day Menu Built for Grazing

The cafe's all-day menu runs from 7am to 3pm and covers a wide spread of breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes. Classics like Kiwi Style Bacon and Eggs and Get Me Started sit alongside more elaborate plates such as The Mount Benedict - poached eggs stacked on ciabatta and potato herb rosti with herb hollandaise - and the SH Power Breakfast, loaded with kranski sausage, pulled pork, rosti, beans and confit mushrooms. For something different, there's a Buddha Bowl with quinoa and smoked red pepper hummus, a Mediterranean Bowl with housemade falafel, and a Californian Burrito filled with fried chicken, pulled pork or jackfruit and finished in the oven.

Fried Chicken and Gourmet Burgers

The Storehouse leans into its "SH fried chicken" across several dishes, from the Fried Chicken Waffle - buttermilk waffle, candied peppers and sriracha maple syrup - to a dedicated Fried Chicken Burger and Fried Chicken Sandwich. The Storehouse Gourmet Burgers section also includes an 18-hour slow cooked pulled pork burger, a falafel and haloumi burger, and a straightforward Angus beef burger, all served with beer-battered onion rings.

Loaded Sides and a Serious Coffee Programme

For smaller bites, the "To Munch" section covers loaded fries and nachos, crispy cauliflower bites, and a run of fries in curly, spiced, truffle-parmesan and polenta styles, alongside individual sides like smoked salmon, halloumi and potato herb rosti. Coffee is a genuine focus here - the cafe uses organic Flight coffee, and now pours locally sourced, non-homogenised cow's milk straight from the tap, a partnership with Kaipaki Dairies and The Udder Way that the cafe says saves up to 4,000 plastic bottles a year. The drinks list extends to milkshakes, smoothies, teas, a turmeric latte and a small range of beer, cider, wine and spirits.

Dietary Care and Family Friendly

Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are clearly marked across the menu, and the cafe asks guests to flag any food allergies or dietary requirements when ordering, noting that cross-contamination can happen despite best efforts. A dedicated kids menu covers nuggets and chips, bacon and egg on toast, a ham, cheese and pineapple toasty, and a kids waffle. Beyond the cafe itself, The Storehouse also offers Taupo catering and venue hire, and describes itself as both a dog friendly and child friendly cafe in Taupo.

Signature items

The Mount Benedict
Fried Chicken Waffle
SH Power Breakfast
Buddha Bowl
Californian Burrito
Lamb Rump Salad

Pulled Pork — Side of pulled pork
Fried Chicken (1 piece) — Side of fried chicken
Egg (any style) — Side egg
Avocado — Side of avocado
Onion Rings — Side of beer-battered onion rings
Homemade Beans — Side of homemade beans
Hashbrowns — Two hashbrowns
Smoked Salmon — Side of smoked salmon
Halloumi — Side of grilled halloumi
Kransky — Two kransky sausages
Potato Herb Rosti — Gluten free, dairy free

To Munch

Loaded Fries — Topped with melted cheese, sour cream, salsa and a choice of bacon, BBQ pulled pork or jackfruit (gluten free, vegetarian option)
Loaded Nachos — Crispy corn chips with a choice of BBQ pulled pork or jackfruit, homemade beans, cheese and sour cream and cruda salsa (gluten free, vegetarian option)
Crispy Cauliflower Bites — Marinated in house and fried until golden and crispy (vegetarian, gluten free)
Curly Fries — Curly cut fries
Smoked Paprika & Garlic Salt Spiced Fries — Gluten free
Parmesan Chips with Truffle Oil — Chips finished with parmesan and truffle oil
Polenta Chips — Vegetarian

All Day Menu

Get Me Started — Two eggs any style, served on toasted ciabatta with homemade Mexican salsa (vegetarian, gluten free option)
Kiwi Style Bacon and Eggs — Two eggs any style on toasted ciabatta with a side of bacon and homemade Mexican salsa (gluten free option)
The Mount Benedict — Two poached eggs stacked on ciabatta and potato herb rosti, baby spinach, topped with homemade herb hollandaise; add salmon, bacon, chicken or mushrooms (SH favourite, gluten free option)
SH Power Breakfast — Two eggs any style on toasted ciabatta with kranski sausage, pulled pork, potato herb rosti, homemade beans and confit mushrooms
Creamy Truffle Mushrooms — Confit mushrooms in a creamy garlic herb sauce topped with truffle oil and parmesan, served with crispy ciabatta (vegetarian, gluten free option)
Buddha Bowl — Avocado, seasonal greens, poached egg, quinoa, beetroot, mint yoghurt, crispy cauliflower bites and smoked red pepper hummus (vegetarian, gluten free, vegan option)
Californian Burrito — Choice of SH fried chicken, pulled pork or jackfruit wrapped in a flour tortilla with homemade beans, chips and cheese, oven-finished with rattlesnake salsa and served with nachos and sour cream (vegan option)
SH Chicken Fettuccini — Fettuccini in a creamy garlic and herb sauce with mushrooms, crispy pancetta, parmesan and a choice of SH fried chicken or grilled chicken (vegetarian option)
Fried Chicken Waffle — Buttermilk waffle topped with secret recipe fried chicken, garlic and herb butter, candied peppers, spring onions and sriracha maple syrup (SH favourite)
Mediterranean Bowl — Housemade falafels, herb tabbouleh and Greek salad with beetroot hummus, vegan tzatziki and toasted pita, topped with spiced pumpkin seeds, crispy chickpeas and cranberries (vegetarian, vegan, gluten free option)
Lamb Rump Salad — Garlic and chilli marinated lamb rump, caramelised onion on Greek salad, topped with spiced pumpkin seeds and toasted pita, mint tzatziki on the side (gluten free option)
SH Fried Chicken Salad — Moroccan grilled or SH fried chicken on fresh greens with peri peri dressing and toasted pita (gluten free option)
Open Steak Sandwich — Toasted ciabatta with salad, aioli, caramelised onions, seared sirloin steak, streaky bacon, cruda salsa and onion rings, served with paprika spiced fries (gluten free option)
Fried Chicken Sandwich — Secret recipe fried chicken, iceberg lettuce, sliced cheese, comeback sauce, american mustard, roasted corn and pickles in soft white bread

Kids (Up To Age 12)

Homemade Chicken Nuggets & Chips — Kids meal
Bacon & Egg on Toast with Hash Brown — Kids meal
Ham, Cheese & Pineapple Toasty — Kids meal
Kids Waffle — With maple syrup, banana and cream

Storehouse Gourmet Burgers

Fried Chicken Burger — Secret recipe fried chicken, peanut kimchi slaw, Japanese mayo and beer-battered onion rings
18-Hour Slow Cooked Pulled Pork Burger — BBQ pulled pork, Asian slaw with sesame seeds, beer-battered onion rings and smoky BBQ sauce (gluten free option)
Falafel & Haloumi Burger — House-made falafel, grilled haloumi, crispy lettuce, tomato, beetroot hummus, sweet chilli sauce and beer-battered onion rings (vegetarian, gluten free option)
Angus Beef Burger — 180g Angus beef pattie, cheese, crispy lettuce, tomato, pickles and onion rings with BBQ sauce and aioli

Frequently asked questions

Where is The Storehouse located?: At 14 Runanga Street, Taupo 3377, New Zealand.
What are the opening hours?: Monday to Friday 7am-3pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am-3pm, and public holidays 8am-3pm.
Is there a kids menu?: Yes, for children up to age 12, including chicken nuggets and chips, bacon and egg on toast, a ham, cheese and pineapple toasty, and a kids waffle.
Do they cater for dietary requirements?: Yes, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are marked throughout the menu, and staff ask to be told of any allergies or dietary needs when ordering.
Does The Storehouse offer catering or venue hire?: Yes, they offer Taupo catering as well as venue hire, in addition to the cafe.
What's special about the coffee?: The cafe uses organic Flight coffee and now serves locally sourced, non-homogenised cow's milk straight from the tap.
How do I contact The Storehouse?: By phone on 07 378 8820 or by email at [email protected].

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