The Village Cafe is a café at 1 Rothwell Lane in Whatawhata, Waikato, in a rural village complex that also includes a farm shop and a hair salon. The website says it is open seven days a week, Monday to Friday from 7am to 3pm and weekends and public holidays from 8.30am to 3pm, and closes only briefly over Christmas. The menu includes eggs Benedict-style breakfast plates, waffles, pancakes, loaded fries, nachos, burgers, pizza and vegan and gluten-free options, along with a range of coffees and hot drinks. Dogs are welcome in the large outdoor area or undercover if under control and on a lead. SuperGold card holders get 10 per cent off on weekdays. The village also has a playground.