The Wharf Cafe - Thames

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The Wharf Cafe

The Wharf Cafe
4.7 / 5 (1639 reviews)

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Perched on the route to the Coromandel peninsula, this casual café draws locals and travelers with strong coffee, baked goods and standout fish-and-chips — notably giant battered scallops and lemon fish — plus convenient free parking and delivery. Diners praise portions and the view, but experiences are inconsistent: quality and portion sizes have reportedly slipped, service ranges from warm to brusque, and advertised early-morning cooking often starts later. A rewarding stop for coffee and seafood, but expect variability.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Ale

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★ 4.7 / 5 from 1639 reviews
ale-i-fern51
15.01.2025

Lovely spot by the wharf. Had a really good coffee. Can’t judge the food because I haven’t had any but the fish and chips looked very good, with people having it for lunch usually a good sign). Outside tables could do with a clean. Food: 5 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 4

candy-mathews
15.01.2025

Made a coffee pit stop on the way to Coromandel coast. The service was wonderful and the server was warm and humorous. Brightened the gloomy/cloudy day Service: Dine in Meal type: Other Price per person: $1–10 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4

lynn-liu-3
15.01.2025

#Cafe Fish Chips# At the wharf,there are two restaurants,one is cafe,another one is fish and chips,fish is really fresh,the curly fries are also pretty good. Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 5

desiree
15.01.2025

Great pit stop. The ability to eat out on the wharf and enjoy the scenery was worth it. Lots of families and seniors enjoying fish and chips. Mussel Chowder was ok, nothing special. The smoked fishcake had an unpleasant sour taste to it. Lemonfish was tasty. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch

stuart-mackereth-mac
15.01.2025

Just be aware although they advertise they are open from 8am, they only start cooking from 10:30. When asked, they didn't seem to care their info was wrong. One batch young girl with attitude ruined it for us. Food: 5 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 5

FAQ

You can also enjoy gluten-free dishes at the place.

The diner and its premises are wheelchair accessible and thus usable with a wheelchair or physical disabilities.

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