Sidetrack cafe storefront and outdoor dining area on Marine Parade

Sidetrack cafe

Good coffee,
beachside.

Coffee, breakfast and lunch from 6 am at 1 Marine Parade.

  • Open daily6 am to 2 pm
  • Google rating4.1 from 206 reviews
  • Find us1 Marine Parade
  • Choose your seatInside or outdoors

Made for the first coffee and the long lunch.

Sidetrack cafe is an all-day breakfast and lunch spot on Marine Parade in Mount Maunganui. The menu moves from espresso and iced drinks to eggs benedict, pancakes, burgers, salads, smoothies and fresh juices. Dine inside or take a seat outdoors, with takeaway available too. Open every day from 6 am to 2 pm, it works for an early coffee, a post-walk breakfast or a relaxed lunch near the Mount. Vegetarian choices and a kids menu are also listed, with wheelchair-accessible seating and parking available.

Plan your visit
The entrance to Sidetrack cafe on Marine Parade
1 Marine Parade, Mount Maunganui
A group gathered for a meal inside Sidetrack cafe
Pull up a chair by the Mount

Coffee first.
The coast next.

6 am2 pm

The Sidetrack day.

From the first pour to the last lunch plate, there is more than one good reason to stop in.

  1. A cup of coffee served at Sidetrack cafe
    First pour

    Start with coffee.

    Espresso, flat whites, cappuccino and iced coffee are listed on the drinks menu.

  2. Eggs and salmon on toast at Sidetrack cafe
    Breakfast

    Stay for a plate.

    Eggs benedict, pancakes, healthy starts and halloumi plates sit alongside familiar favourites.

  3. A table filled with lunch dishes and drinks at Sidetrack cafe
    Lunch

    Make it a long one.

    Burgers, salads, mince on toast, soup and seafood chowder carry the menu into lunch.

A spread of Sidetrack cafe dishes with the Marine Parade address visible
Breakfast · Lunch · Coffee

One table,
plenty to choose from.

Google reviews

4.1 206 Google reviews
jim colzato★★★★★
“Favorite place to get coffee in the morning and occasional breakfast in the weekend. Food and drinks always on point. The staff always goes far and beyond to be accommodating and helpful.”
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Ayman Ibousi★★★★★
“food was delicious and homely, service was delightful and super fast. definitely coming back”
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Jinny Reynolds★★★★★
“Absolutely delicious! Highly recommend this place. Friendly atmosphere, delicious food. Primo as!”
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Come by

Your next stop on Marine Parade.

Address
1 Marine Parade
Mount Maunganui 3116
New Zealand
Hours
Monday to Sunday
6:00 am to 2:00 pm
  • Dine-in
  • Takeaway
  • Outdoor seating
  • Vegetarian choices
  • Kids menu
  • Accessible seating
  • Free parking
  • Card and NFC payments
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