Where to Stop for Coffee, Breakfast or Lunch in Niue
Where can you get your coffee fix, a treat-yourself breakfast or a delicious lunch in Niue? Yes, even on the “Rock of the Pacific” you can enjoy warm shots of espresso, as well as indulge in fresh fish burgers or fish and chips for lunch, sip on smoothies made with real fresh fruit and slurp on ice-cold slushies! It’s all available in the cafes in Niue.
For more dining recommendations, be sure to check out The Guide to the Best Eats & Restaurants in Niue, as well as 10 Things to Do in Niue for Foodies.
1. Fana Cafe
This contemporary cafe in the Swanson Complex not only offers a convenient alternative location from the usual Alofi-town-centre-joint but plenty of opportunities to eat local! Try just about anything on homemade focaccia, from scrambled egg with pawpaw chilli jam to slow-cooked “umu” staples for the full Niuean experience. Fana Cafe‘s menu changes according to local suppliers but don’t miss “Fana Mac Fridays” for a gourmet local take on the Big Mac! Great coffee, smoothies made with Niue Honey, iced teas and more are available to wash it all down. Vegan meals are also available – see Niue for Vegans & Vegetarians.
Location: Swanson Complex, Tapeu-Porritt Road (near the airport), Alofi.
Breakfast/lunch opening hours: Monday to Friday from 8 am to 3 pm (but schedules change all of the time in Niue, so check out Opening Hours in Niue: Things to Know for more advice).
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Open most of the time, Crazy Uga Cafe & Bar is a reliable go-to for your morning coffee fix, hearty breakfast or a light lunch in Alofi. The rustic cafe overlooking the tranquil Utuko Reef is a stunning place to start your day or even indulge in a cooked breakfast. Fish and chips, salads, paninis and more are also available on the lunch menu. Go down to the reef for a swim after you’re done! More information is in the 7 Best Sea Tracks in Alofi.
Location: Next to the Utuko Sea Track, Alofi town centre, central west coast of Niue.
Breakfast/lunch opening hours: Monday to Friday from 8 am to 2 pm and Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm. However, things change all the time in Niue so it’s best to get a weekly schedule of opening hours from the Visitor Information Centre when you arrive.
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Did someone say coffee and cake?! Vaiolama Cafe boasts an array of fabulous cakes, sandwiches, toasted paninis and bigger plates of fish and chips and the like at their stunning location on the top of a 30-metre cliff. They also mix up some amazing smoothies and milkshakes that are well worth trying.
Location: Signposted opposite Alofi Rentals, Alofi town centre, central west coast of Niue.
Breakfast/lunch opening hours: Monday to Friday from 9 am to 1:30 pm. However, things change all the time in Niue so it’s best to get a weekly schedule of opening hours from the Visitor Information Centre when you arrive.
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More than just your local fish and chips joint, Cafe Tavana subverts all expectations with fresh fish burgers (with cream cheese, might we add?!), homemade wraps, fresh salads and more! The prices are reasonable too, so no wonder this place is so popular. Check out more affordable go-tos for lunch in The Top Cheap Eats in Niue.
Location: Alofi Commercial Centre, Alofi, central west coast of Niue.
Lunch opening hours: Monday to Friday from 10 am to 2 pm. However, things change all the time in Niue so it’s best to get a weekly schedule of opening hours from the Visitor Information Centre when you arrive.
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Better to get in early if you want your first choice at this popular “hole in the wall” takeaway in Alofi, Little Rock serves pleasingly fresh hot rolls, fish and chips, sandwiches, toasted wraps, salads and the usual coffee favourites. With decent prices, noticeably fresh ingredients, not to mention meals made with love, it’s easy to see why the locals love it.
Location: Between the Latter-Day Saints Church and Halamahaga Road, Alofi town centre, central west coast of Niue.
Lunch opening hours: Monday to Friday from 6 am to 1:30 pm. However, things change all the time in Niue so it’s best to get a weekly schedule of opening hours from the Visitor Information Centre when you arrive.
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Pop in for a hot drink, fresh-fruit smoothie, wine, beer or cocktail when exploring nearby attractions, such as the Matapa Chasm, Limu Pools and Avaiki Cave. The Hio Cafe & Bar is unmissable in its red container along the west coast road, enticing you with its burgers, wood-fired pizzas and Niuean tasting boards. They are also open for happy hour drinks and meals on a Friday, which you can learn more about in the 10 Best Bars in Niue.
Location: Along the main road, Tuapa, west coast of Niue.
Lunch opening hours: Wednesday from 11 am to 3 pm. However, things change all the time in Niue so it’s best to get a weekly schedule of opening hours from the Visitor Information Centre when you arrive.
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For something a bit quirky, head down to the Washaway Cafe at Avatele Beach, exclusively open on a Sunday. The cafe/bar has an honesty bar concept where you write down your food order at the kitchen and help yourself to drinks at the bar. When you’re done, simply tell the bar staff what you had, so you can pay. A range of soft drinks, juices, beers and wines are available, while the food consists of burgers, pizzas and, our favourite, the fish focaccia!
Location: Avatele Beach, signposted in Avatele village, southwest coast of Niue.
Lunch opening hours: Sunday from 11 am until everyone goes home. Check out some things to do beforehand in the 10 Things to Do in Niue on a Sunday.
(c) niuepocketguide.com8. Kaiika
Did someone say sushi for lunch? Take a break from the usual fried suspects and enjoy a refreshing plate of sushi and other Japanese cuisine. One of the must-do restaurants on the island, Kaiika offers their full Japanese menu for lunch, as well as an irresistible $10 lunch special. Find out more about Kaiika in The Guide to Food in Niue: Places to Eat, Food Tours & More.
Location: Signposted opposite Opaahi Sea Track, Alofi town centre, central west coast of Niue.
Lunch opening hours: Monday to Friday from 11 am to 2 pm.
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An easy option in the Alofi Commercial Centre, Vanilla Cafe has an all-day Indian menu with all your usual suspects including butter chicken/pork, chicken/pork/vege korma and fish/beef/prawn madras. They also do a selection of rotis if you’re just looking for a light bite. Ask about their coffee made with Niue Vanilla – see the 5 Drinks in Niue You Have to Try.
Location: Alofi Commercial Centre, Alofi, central west coast of Niue.
Lunch opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. However, things change all the time in Niue so it’s best to get a weekly schedule of opening hours from the Visitor Information Centre when you arrive.
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This locally-run cafe offers an ever-changing menu of hunger-busters, typically including sandwiches and pastries, but most famously, pizzas! Of course, it’s a good place for a coffee or cold drink too. Katuali Coffee House has been known to keep inconsistent hours, so take the opportunity if it happens to be open when you pass by!
Location: Alofi-Hakupu Road, opposite Utuko Reef, Alofi town centre, central west coast of Niue.
Breakfast/lunch opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 8 am to 2 pm. However, things change all the time in Niue so it’s best to get a weekly schedule of opening hours from the Visitor Information Centre when you arrive.
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Sometimes, we just need fried chicken. If you get that craving in Niue, then Buk Buk Chicken has you sorted with a range of tempting chicken and chips combos – even potato and gravy! Find the charming hole-in-the-wall takeaway in the blue building at the back of the Alofi Commercial Centre car park.
Location: Alofi Commercial Centre car park, Alofi town centre, central west coast of Niue.
Lunch opening hours: Wednesday to Friday from 12 pm to 8 pm. However, things change all the time in Niue so it’s best to get a weekly schedule of opening hours from the Visitor Information Centre when you arrive.
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© NiuePocketGuide.comMore About Cafes and Takeaways in Niue
That’s it for our list of the best cafes and takeaways in Niue, but there are still some eateries to discover! Check them out in the following guides:
Now check out which foods to look out for using The Food Guide to Niue: Places to Eat, Food Tours & More.
