Beach Vibes and Exceptional Coffee at The Wave Cafe
The Wave Cafe is a top choice cafe in Mount Maunganui, celebrated for its unbeatable location right at the beach and its welcoming local owner. Visitors love the amazing beach atmosphere, shady spots under the trees, and the friendly service that makes every visit enjoyable. The coffee is frequently described as the best in town, especially the flat white with oat milk, offering a perfect balance to a day by the surf. Beyond coffee, the real fruit ice cream and selection of toasties and smoothies add to the appeal, making it a favorite spot to relax, refresh, and soak in the local vibes. Quick service and a cheerful team ensure a memorable experience every time.
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Kim Seaward
a year agoDoesn't get much better than real berry ice cream at the beach. These were a great size. Didn't try the food and coffee from the van as yet. Only had to wait five minutes to collect after ordering. Shady wait under the trees
A. H.
a year ago🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Best coffee in Mt Manganui! - Lovely staff - Great location - Amazing beach vibes - Very friendly local owner After trying many cafés at the Mount, I personally found The Wave Café the best. Try a regular flat white with oat milk, and you'll agree.
Katie Cox
a year agoI love The Wave Cafe! It is such a great option for a toastie, coffee, smoothie or ice cream! The real fruit ice cream is A plus and the staff are always friendly! Service with a smile at my fav beach spot to check the surf.
Melissa Hayes
3 years agoI love this food truck cafe!, they have my most favorite toasted sandwich cheese, caramelized onions and tomato and it has the most delicious chutney sauce in it, crunchy toasted and so so delicious melt in your mouth. They staff there are great always so friendly and accomadating like last time I was there I got a ice-cream and a toasted sandwich and they were on to it when they asked me do you want your ice-cream first or after which I might of, but said I will have toasted sandwich first. They also can get quite busy they try to get through the line and getting your food/coffees made. I love too that they are right near the beach so also as well there are bench seats if you need to wait and they call out your name when it's ready. And they usually have some big 2 cushion seats to sit on. I also love their cruzy chilled music playing in the background. They have a very wide range of different sandwiches ice-creams and smoothies. Great display of the menu on the surfboards. So yes definitely grab a bite or something to drink from there, just be prepared to wait a little longer in line when it's especially Summer as will be very busy but you won't be disappointed!
N. A.
5 months agoBest place to start your day when you arrive in beautiful mount maunganui! Great iced americano- just what my soul was craving 🧡 love to grab a coffee and explore!