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Why choose Our Cafe

Lake Taupo Eatery started with the vision of being the place to enjoy for all the ages. Cafe Lacus team is determined to provide the best cafe experience along with exciting place to dine in, takeaway and catering service. Our eatery serves wide range of ala carte menu, cabinet food options, sweet treats, wide range of drinks. Come and enjoy Lacus experience.

Nitro Coffee

Nitro Coffee

Modern & Fresh Decor

Modern & Fresh Decor

Excellent Menu

Excellent Menu

Check our Specials

Lacus Thai Eggs Benedict

Soft poached eggs on top of brioche bread, sautéed spinach & mushrooms topped with panang coconut curry sauce, coriander, peanuts & poppadum.

Lacus Thai Eggs Benedict

French Toast

SLICED BREAD SEEPED IN CITRUS SCENTED EGG, OVEN BAKED, AND SERVED WITH RHUBARB MASCARPONE, MAPLE SYRUP, AND A BANANA-RASPBERRY CRUMBLE.

French Toast

Lacus Fried Chicken Burger

FRIED CHICKEN ON A BRIOCHE BUN WITH A MILD. JALEPENO SLAW, SERVED WITH FRIED AND CHIPOTLE. AIOLI.

Lacus Fried Chicken Burger

Mince on Toast – Lacus Style

SERVED ON ARTISAN BREAD, WITH A BLACK TRUFFLE-HAZELNUT SALSA-VERDE AND A SOFT POACHED EGG. TOPPED WITH FINE GRATED PARMESAN.

Mince on Toast – Lacus Style

Seafood Chowder

A DELICIOUS SELECTION OF SEAFOOD AND CHUNKY VEGETABLES, COOKED IN A RICH CREAMY WHITE WINE SAUCE SERVED WITH TOASTED BREAD SOLDIERS.

Seafood Chowder

Some photos from our Cafe


Safca Smith

I am a regular customer here and for many great reasons. Their coffee is delicious and always served quick and hot. The food is delicious with lots of different options to choose from. The service is always a solid 10, really appreciate all the amazing workers here. The location is great with lots of activities around for after breakfast or lunch. Thank you Cafe Lacus ❤️

Masoud Narouei

We made a quick stop at Cafe Lacus and grabbed coffee, a croissant, and a muffin for our trip. The coffee was great, and the baked goods were fresh and flavorful.

Doug

Excellent food, Excellent service. Staff were very nice & the meals were a good price for what you got. Will definitely visit again.

Natelle Lidgard

Friendly and attentive staff, stunning decor and exceptional menu. The food was delicious, and presented so beautifully that everyone at our table was photographing it. Easily the best cafe food I’ve ever had.

Alex O’Flaherty

Love this new spot in town!! Lovely staff, yum coffee, fresh decor, modern and inviting atmosphere and new and classic items on the menu. Can't beat good hospitality. Exactly what Taupō needed!

Sam Clemerson

Cafe Lacus is fast becoming my new regular. Amazing food and friendly service. I'm always on a quest for the best savoury scone and I think I've found a winner here... I love their cold brew nitro coffee too. There's loads of parking and their outdoor dining space is awesome!

Nicole Roor

Beautiful vegetarian options in the Cabinet and delicious coffee. Mixed with a gorgeous interior and awesome staff this place is definetly a new favorite!

Samuel Rees-Thomas

Impressive! Awesome service from Anshika.

Safca Smith

I am a regular customer here and for many great reasons. Their coffee is delicious and always served quick and hot. The food is delicious with lots of different options to choose from. The service is always a solid 10, really appreciate all the amazing workers here. The location is great with lots of activities around for after breakfast or lunch. Thank you Cafe Lacus ❤️

Masoud Narouei

We made a quick stop at Cafe Lacus and grabbed coffee, a croissant, and a muffin for our trip. The coffee was great, and the baked goods were fresh and flavorful.

Doug

Excellent food, Excellent service. Staff were very nice & the meals were a good price for what you got. Will definitely visit again.

Natelle Lidgard

Friendly and attentive staff, stunning decor and exceptional menu. The food was delicious, and presented so beautifully that everyone at our table was photographing it. Easily the best cafe food I’ve ever had.

Alex O’Flaherty

Love this new spot in town!! Lovely staff, yum coffee, fresh decor, modern and inviting atmosphere and new and classic items on the menu. Can't beat good hospitality. Exactly what Taupō needed!

Sam Clemerson

Cafe Lacus is fast becoming my new regular. Amazing food and friendly service. I'm always on a quest for the best savoury scone and I think I've found a winner here... I love their cold brew nitro coffee too. There's loads of parking and their outdoor dining space is awesome!

Nicole Roor

Beautiful vegetarian options in the Cabinet and delicious coffee. Mixed with a gorgeous interior and awesome staff this place is definetly a new favorite!

Samuel Rees-Thomas

Impressive! Awesome service from Anshika.

Safca Smith

I am a regular customer here and for many great reasons. Their coffee is delicious and always served quick and hot. The food is delicious with lots of different options to choose from. The service is always a solid 10, really appreciate all the amazing workers here. The location is great with lots of activities around for after breakfast or lunch. Thank you Cafe Lacus ❤️

Masoud Narouei

We made a quick stop at Cafe Lacus and grabbed coffee, a croissant, and a muffin for our trip. The coffee was great, and the baked goods were fresh and flavorful.

Doug

Excellent food, Excellent service. Staff were very nice & the meals were a good price for what you got. Will definitely visit again.

Natelle Lidgard

Friendly and attentive staff, stunning decor and exceptional menu. The food was delicious, and presented so beautifully that everyone at our table was photographing it. Easily the best cafe food I’ve ever had.

Alex O’Flaherty

Love this new spot in town!! Lovely staff, yum coffee, fresh decor, modern and inviting atmosphere and new and classic items on the menu. Can't beat good hospitality. Exactly what Taupō needed!

Sam Clemerson

Cafe Lacus is fast becoming my new regular. Amazing food and friendly service. I'm always on a quest for the best savoury scone and I think I've found a winner here... I love their cold brew nitro coffee too. There's loads of parking and their outdoor dining space is awesome!

Nicole Roor

Beautiful vegetarian options in the Cabinet and delicious coffee. Mixed with a gorgeous interior and awesome staff this place is definetly a new favorite!

Samuel Rees-Thomas

Impressive! Awesome service from Anshika.

Contact Us

Location:

650 Lake Terrace, Wharewaka,Taupō 3378, New Zealand

Open Hours:

Monday-Sunday: 8AM -3:00PM

Call:

+64 73946000