Angkor Wat Bakery and Coffee Shop is a cafe at 65 Ruataniwha Street in Waipukurau, in Central Hawke's Bay. It has a 4.2 rating on Google.
A good cafe gets the basics right: a warm welcome, well-made coffee and food that arrives fresh and as described. A bakery and coffee shop combines the two, so look at the cabinet before you order, since baked goods are at their best fresh in the morning. In a provincial town, a cafe like this is often where locals meet for a coffee and a pie or pastry, so the atmosphere tends to be friendly and unhurried. Regulars know that going earlier in the day gives the widest choice of baking, that mid-morning and lunchtime are busiest and that popular items can sell out. Tell staff about allergies or dietary needs when you order, as baking often contains gluten, egg and dairy. Check opening hours before you go, as small shops may close earlier in the afternoon.
For anyone in Waipukurau, Angkor Wat Bakery and Coffee Shop on Ruataniwha Street is a local place for a coffee and something baked.