Punnet Eatery
A beloved farm-based eatery offering delicious rustic food, artisanal goods, and a magical playground for kids.
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Punnet Eatery
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A beloved farm-based eatery offering delicious rustic food, artisanal goods, and a magical playground for kids.
Visit During Quieter Times
To avoid crowds and ensure easy parking, consider visiting Punnet Eatery during off-peak hours.
Book Ahead for Peak Hours
Reservations are recommended if you plan to visit during busy periods.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Cafe, Rustic
Price
Mid-range
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Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences
Farm-to-Table Experience
Enjoy fresh, delicious meals set on a strawberry farm. Pick your own berries in season!
Kid-Friendly Paradise
An extensive playground with planes, helicopters, and more keeps children entertained for hours.
Charming Countryside Ambiance
A warm, rustic atmosphere with attentive staff, perfect for a relaxed meal or catch-up.
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Visit During Quieter Times
To avoid crowds and ensure easy parking, consider visiting Punnet Eatery during off-peak hours.
Book Ahead for Peak Hours
Reservations are recommended if you plan to visit during busy periods.
Try The Salmon Bagel
A customer favorite, the salmon bagel and bento bowls offer a delightful culinary experience.
Explore The Country Providore
Don't miss the adjacent store for artisanal treats and unique homeware items.
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Visit During Quieter Times
To avoid crowds and ensure easy parking, consider visiting Punnet Eatery during off-peak hours.
Book Ahead for Peak Hours
Reservations are recommended if you plan to visit during busy periods.
Try The Salmon Bagel
A customer favorite, the salmon bagel and bento bowls offer a delightful culinary experience.
Explore The Country Providore
Don't miss the adjacent store for artisanal treats and unique homeware items.
Take Advantage of Playground
Perfect for families, the playground keeps children entertained while you dine.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Punnet Eatery is widely praised for its delicious food, friendly service, and welcoming atmosphere, making it a family favorite. While some note it can be on the pricier side, the quality and ambiance generally justify the cost. A few reviews mention dishes arriving cold or potential service hiccups during busy times, but the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting it as a must-visit destination.
"Very beautiful place with warm welcoming staff, reasonable number of meal options but in high quality.
I've had chicken burger with a slice of ham, it was served with chips and sauces, excellent taste, but the chicken thickness could be more, it was about 5mm, it would be better if it were thicker, but the overall taste was perfect. Their pastries also looked very tempting but I had to go to a site visit and couldn't fill my belly up. Enough parking area, joyful place to be."
Salar Lotfee
"The food and service were excellent, although we experienced a mix of three waitresses and a double-serve of drinks. Perhaps this was due to our close proximity to the end of the service time, as they ensured our orders were processed promptly. The ambiance, price, quality, and portion size were all excellent. We would definitely consider returning for future visits to New Zealand."
Maximus Power (Max Power)
"Great lunch date with friends. Food was delicious and service perfect. Eggs bene with salmon, quinoa salad, and salmon toat with edamame."
Bronnie Potter
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a charming cafe on a strawberry farm, offering delicious food, a gift store, and a fantastic playground for kids. You can even pick strawberries in season!
Absolutely! It features an extensive playground with various play structures, making it a very family-friendly destination.
Popular choices include the salmon bagel, bento bowls, and buttermilk chicken burger. Their cakes and raw treats are also highly recommended.
Yes, they offer many vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free options on their flexible menu.
Yes, during the summer season, you can pick your own fresh berries.
Opening hours typically range from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM or 3:00 PM, varying slightly by day.
Reservations are recommended, especially for visits during peak hours, to avoid disappointment.
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You can pick your own fresh berries in summer at The Strawberry Farm run by the McMahon family (subject to the strawberry seasons availability). If you are visiting in winter you will have to skip the strawberry picking but it is definitely still worth a visit for lunch at Punnet and a play on the fun playground for kids with life sized wooden aeroplanes, helicopters, and more to entertain them for hours. If you are visiting in the school holidays they have cooking activities you can book the kids in for on selected days too.
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They’ve also become a favourite supplier for local cafés and restaurants, with loyal partnerships at neat places like Cream Eatery, Punnet Eatery, and Grey Street Kitchen. In 2023, Volare made the move from their original Grey Street location to join the vibrant Made Market precinct—a dynamic hub in Hamilton East that showcases the region’s top food and retail talent. The new space, with its bright, airy feel and communal vibe, has allowed Volare to further embed itself in Hamilton’s growing food scene.
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Set on a Strawberry Farm, this is in fact what Punnet Eatery started as until it became so popular with locals and tourists alike that it was transformed into a trully wonderful foodie and coffee destination. You can pick your own strawberries on the farm, visit the on-site Country Providore store, or indulge in fresh & yummy food at the Punnet Eatery. The Punnet Eatery serves up rustic fine dining with menu items such as burgers, bento bowls and cakes.
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Allow yourself some time to enjoy the full experience of what has evolved into something of a destination in itself. As well as consistently excellent food, Punnet Eatery sits alongside The Country Providore, a beguiling store bursting with foodie treats, homeware, and other delights. The delightful setting amid fields of strawberries includes a remarkable outdoor area for families.
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Restaurant email: [email protected]Staff email: [email protected]. Holiday HoursChristmas Day: closed Boxing Day: 8.00 AM – 3.00 PM New Year’s Eve: 8.00 AM – 2.30 PM New Year’s Day: 8.00 AM – 2.30 PM. Near the Strawberry Farm and Country Providore store, Punnet Eatery is a rustic cafe with overhanging leaves, gentle lighting, and lovely banquet table.
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On the outskirts of Hamilton South, Punnet is a definite favourite among mums’ groups. For starters, you are greeted with the most amazing playground – a helicopter, boat, plane and a train, plus a fort, trampoline and swings, so the kids disappear before they have even put in their order!
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The cafe of all cafes in the Waikato, this homely and rustic eatery is a regular hotspot for many. The dishes that are served up here are nearly to pretty to eat, they also have a flexible menu with many vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free options available.
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Hospitality establishments in rural settings are also recognised in the category of outstanding suburban/regional experience with Cinnamon Café, Punnet, Red Kitchen, Te Awamutu and the Sugar Bowl Café all receiving nominations.
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Jump in the car and venture further afield to Punnet Eatery in Tamahere. The family-run business is a hot spot for visitors to the Waikato and a gem among locals. The eatery specialises in rustic, wholesome and simple food.
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Must try: Chicken + Bacon Burger with tomato chilli jam Vegetarian option: Beetroot Falafel BurgerAddress: 337 Newell Road, TamahereMore info:www.punnet.co.nz
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