Waikanae
Olde Beach Bakery
3 Ono Street, Waikanae Beach
Makers of some of Kāpiti Coast’s best patisserie and baking, Olde Beach Bakery is the perfect spot to stop for some treats to fuel your walk, run or ride. There’s a lovely garden to sit in to enjoy your pastry and coffee.
oldebeach.co.nz
Sunday Cantina
3 Mahara Place, Waikanae
Sunday Cantina’s tagline is local produce, local staff and local beer. The Cantina provides breakfast, lunch or an all-day menu. All their food is produced from local ingredients and their house beer is locally brewed.
sundaycantina.com
Paraparaumu
Marine Parade Eatery
50 Marine Parade, Paraparaumu Beach
Located on the Paraparaumu beach front, Marine Parade Deli is open for breakfast and lunch Wednesday through to Sunday, and for shared dining on Friday evenings. Marine Parade Eatery has a delicious full breakfast and lunch menu, as well as counter food.
marineparadeeatery.co.nz
Pram Beach
24 Marine Parade, Paraparaumu
Positioned with vistas across the ocean, Pram Beach serves up breakfast, lunch and dinner.
While there’s a great brunch menu and delicious pizzas, Pram Beach take charcoal cooking seriously and offer a menu of beef, lamb and chicken cooked on their charcoal grill. Pram Beach is a great spot to head post-trail for a relaxing unwind.
prambeach.co.nz
The Social
17 Kapiti Lights, Paraparaumu
The social is the ideal place to enjoy either a bustling conversation at one of their long, shared pub tables or a more tranquil conversation relaxing in a comfy chair by the fire. The Social has a delicious menu is made of gastro pub classics, plus a menu of local craft beer, wine and cocktails.
Paekakariki
Beach Road Deli
5 Beach Road, Paekakariki
This is the perfect spot to head to grab a picnic lunch before you set off on the Te Araroa Paekakariki Escarpment Walk. Grab some fresh bread made on site, along with some goodies from the deli’s fridge and a coffee for the road, and you’ll be all set. Pop back once you complete the walk for some of their popular wood-fired pizza.
The Perching Parrot
7 Beach Road, Paekakariki
A licenced cafe with outdoor seating and great laidback beachy vibes – and it’s dog-friendly! The Perching Parrot serves great food, using free-range meat and eggs, and where possible local, organic and fair-trade ingredients are used – plus there’s good vegan and gluten-free options.
Raumati
D4 Raumati
9 Margaret Road, Raumati Beach
Following in the footsteps of the flagship D4 in Wellington’s CBD, D4 Raumati brings understated elegance to the beachside village of Raumati. Pouring the best of local and international craft beers and boutique wines alongside a contemporary menu that makes the most of fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. D4 has a lovely outdoor garden area – the perfect spot to sip fine wine or craft beer post-trail.
Waterfront Bar & Kitchen
3 Garden Road, Raumati Beach
This popular establishment combines breath-taking ocean views with great food, an extensive beverage menu and winning service. Also has locations at Paraparaumu and Waikanae Beach.
Otaki
River Café Cottage
3 State Highway 1, Otaki
Set in an historical building amongst a beautiful garden, River Cottage Cafe is the ideal stopover in Otaki. Relax in the garden with a coffee and a scone or settle in for lunch or dinner.
Gorge
50 Riverbank Road, Otaki
A café and deli serving up the best local and seasonal produce, locally-made bread and small goods and locally roasted Peoples Coffee. In a modern industrial space, Gorge is open for breakfast, lunch and coffees in between and there’s regularly changing specials menu.