Fodor's Expert Review Soda

Loved by locals, this café on the outskirts of town is good for coffee and cake—try the pear-and-ginger or apple-and-walnut. The cabinets are full of freshly made panini and sandwiches. Its location makes it a good place to refuel with bacon and eggs, French toast, or corn fritters before heading to the Bay of Islands or farther afield.