special mention
The warm interior of Special mention cafe

A neighbourhood cafe

Good coffee.
Good times.

A neighbourhood cafe in Arataki for breakfast, brunch and something sweet.

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Hello, Arataki

A neighbourhood place for the best of times.

Special mention is a neighbourhood cafe on Oceanbeach Road in Mount Maunganui. It is made for the everyday stop: a first coffee, a slow brunch, lunch with friends or something sweet.

The day moves from breakfast through brunch and lunch, with coffee and dessert served along the way. Vegetarian choices and a children's menu widen the ways to stop in.

Guests can dine in, take food away or settle into outdoor seating. The cafe describes itself simply: “serving up the best of times | Arataki.”

Guests sitting outside the yellow entrance of Special mention cafe

A cafe that changes pace with the day.

Come early, stay through lunch, or see the room take on a different mood on Friday evening.

A latte with a playful biscuit balanced over the cup

Mornings

Start with coffee.

Weekdays begin at 7:00 am, with breakfast and coffee available.

A guest seated with a plate inside Special mention cafe

Through lunch

Take your time.

Breakfast can roll into brunch and lunch, indoors or outside.

The cafe counter filled with guests during an evening service

Friday evening

Come back after dark.

On Fridays, the doors open again from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

A plate being passed across the cafe counter

Make it your kind of visit

Stay a while or take it with you.

Breakfast, brunch and lunch are available, with coffee and dessert served too. Choose a table or take your order with you.

Inside
Dine in
Outside
Outdoor seating
On the go
Takeaway
A stack of handmade ceramic cups at Special mention cafe

Easy to make it your own.

Come with the kids, bring the dog, sit outside or pick something up for the road.

Come as you are

Dogs are allowed. Vegetarian choices and a children's menu are listed as available.

Choose your spot

Dine in, use the outdoor seating or order takeaway.

Accessible visit

Wheelchair accessible entrance, seating, parking and restroom are listed as available.

Pay and park

Cards, debit cards and NFC payments are accepted. Free car park and street parking are listed.

4.8 from 402 reviews.

Three guest perspectives, with every review linked back to Google.

★★★★★

“Lovely space! While the music was a little too loud for deep conversations inside, it’s such a warm and wonderful vibe, with a nice outdoor space as well. So hidden, and I’m glad to have discovered it :) Also, the crumpet was so good that I hadn’t taken a sip of my mocha before finishing the last bite!”

★★★★★

“i didn‘t expect that i can try kimchi on omelet and as i’m korean, little bit worried about it. but it was wonderful! i also liked the atmosphere and good services👍”

★★★★★

“A very quaint but vibrant place to enjoy a great cuppa and good breakfast. Enjoyed our time here when we stayed overnight at an accommodation along Oceanbeach Rd, Mount Manganui. Highly recommended place for all local and international travellers.”

Come by

Find us on Oceanbeach Road.

399 Oceanbeach Road
Mount Maunganui 3116
New Zealand
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Opening hours

Monday to Thursday
7:00 am to 2:00 pm
Friday
7:00 am to 2:00 pm
5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday + Sunday
8:00 am to 2:00 pm

Wheelchair accessible entrance, seating, parking and restroom are listed as available.