Pearl Kitchen - Papamoa

New Zealand, Pizza, Healthy

Pearl Kitchen

Pearl Kitchen
4.5 / 5 (1601 reviews)

Description

Tucked beside a neighborhood grocery and close to the beach, this low‑key café draws diners with excellent coffee, inventive brunch plates and talented chefs. Most guests praise friendly, efficient service, complimentary sparkling water and ample free parking, though experiences vary: some report curt staff or occasional bland/overcooked dishes. Prices skew premium, and seating is casual rather than for lingering. Overall it’s a popular spot for brunch-goers, regulars and coffee lovers seeking well-crafted food in a relaxed setting.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Tony

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★ 4.5 / 5 from 1601 reviews
tony-emtage
14.01.2025

Service: Dine in Meal type: Brunch Price per person: NZ$10–20 Food: 2 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 3

reuben-dredge-4
14.01.2025

My favourite salad in all of the Bay of Plenty area is found here at pearl kitchen. I love it. 10/10 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

kyle-mackinnon-2
14.01.2025

Amazing atmosphere, lovely service but the food despite looking gorgeous was lacking a lot of flavor. I don't want to seem like I'm overreacting but my partner and I couldn't really taste anything. That surprised us, especially the bacon. Not sure how that didn't have any flavor. The fritas were also burned. Maybe we got unlucky and it was a bad day in the kitchen. Service: Dine in

washo-bugbear
14.01.2025

Outstanding coffee this morning! Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4

craig-campbell-dog76
14.01.2025

Have been to Pearl several times over 2 years and it's always a delight. Friends have had the same experience and we all have to drive over a mountain range to get there. Staff are friendly and competent; the sparkling water is complimentary, it's size is warm, we can sit inside or out, parking is shared with a small very good supermarket, we sometimes walk across to the beach and food and coffee are very good. Service: Dine in

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You can use the WLAN of the place at no extra cost.

The diner is accessible and can therefore also be used with a wheelchair or physical limitations.

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