SURF ROAD is a beachside café at 93 Oceanbeach Road, Omanu, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga. The website says it suits a sunrise espresso, a lazy brunch or sunset drinks. Food is made to order with local ingredients, with breakfast, light lunches and sweet treats alongside the coffee. The café also hosts live music and DJs, weekly specials and one-off events, which its What's On page lists. Kombucha from Good Buzz is served in Mandarin Yuzu and Feijoa.
Reviewers mention a strong flat white, breakfast, French toast and chai lattes for children, a custard tart with fruit, a vegetable scroll, scones and Biscoff cheesecake. They praise the easy parking, the long indoor tables, the water station and the relaxed decor, and say the staff are kind and efficient. One reviewer had read some poor reviews first but was impressed. Our pick in Omanu for a relaxed breakfast by the beach.