Special Mention CafeArataki, Bayfair
Special Mention Cafe – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
Special Mention Cafe – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
Special Mention Cafe – Cafe food, coffee and brunch
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Cafe · Arataki

Special Mention Cafe

Arataki, Bayfair Open 7 days · 7:30 am – 2 pm

Opening hours

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Open 7 days · 7:30 am – 2 pm
Weekly opening hours for Special Mention Cafe
Monday7:30 am – 2 pm
Tuesday7:30 am – 2 pm
Wednesday7:30 am – 2 pm
Thursday7:30 am – 2 pm
Friday7:30 am – 2 pm
Saturday7:30 am – 2 pm
Sunday7:30 am – 2 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

About

About Special Mention Cafe

Tucked into the Arataki area, Special Mention Cafe serves cafe food, coffee and brunch to locals and visitors in Arataki, Bayfair. It is about 1.2 km from central Bayfair.

Expect the flavours of New Zealand: at cafe food, coffee and brunch venues like this, favourites such as flat white and big breakfast are usually on the menu. With 3 cafe & brunch options across Bayfair, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.

You can visit any day of the week – Special Mention Cafe opens daily. The earliest start is 7:30 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 2 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 46 hours each week.

For budgeting, cafes of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). The nearest other venue on our map is Arataki Takeaways, about 10 m away.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of cafe with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Breakfast & BrunchGranola bowl

Yoghurt and seasonal fruit

$14–18

Breakfast & BrunchSmashed avocado

On sourdough with feta and poached egg

$19–24

Coffee & DrinksLong black

Double shot

$4.3–5.2

CabinetSavoury scone

With butter

$4.8–6.6

CabinetCarrot cake

With cream cheese icing

$6.6–8.5

Coffee & DrinksChai latte

Spiced

$5.2–6.6

Plan your visit

When is Special Mention Cafe busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at cafes in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around noon on Saturdays.

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Questions about Special Mention Cafe

Where is Special Mention Cafe?

Special Mention Cafe is at Arataki, Bayfair, about 1.2 km from central Bayfair. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Special Mention Cafe's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 7:30 am – 2 pm; Tuesday 7:30 am – 2 pm; Wednesday 7:30 am – 2 pm; Thursday 7:30 am – 2 pm; Friday 7:30 am – 2 pm; Saturday 7:30 am – 2 pm; Sunday 7:30 am – 2 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is Special Mention Cafe open on weekends?

Yes – Special Mention Cafe is open on both Saturday (7:30 am – 2 pm) and Sunday (7:30 am – 2 pm).

What kind of food does Special Mention Cafe serve?

Cafe food, coffee and brunch. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of cafe.

How much does it cost to eat at Special Mention Cafe?

As an estimate, a meal at a cafe like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near Special Mention Cafe?

The closest is Arataki Takeaways (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Special Mention Cafe

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Arataki
Kawakawa – Cafe food 450 m
Cafe

Kawakawa

Arataki
Arataki, Bayfair
Cheers Tavern – Pub food 1.3 km
Pub

Cheers Tavern

15 Owens Place, Mount Maunganui
Arataki, Bayfair
Zone Cafe – Cafe food 1.4 km
Cafe

Zone Cafe

Arataki
Arataki, Bayfair
Pearl Kitchen 1.7 km
Cafe

Pearl Kitchen

20 Coast Boulevard, Papamoa Beach
Tauranga
Surf Road – Cafe food 2.4 km
Cafe

Surf Road

93 Oceanbeach Road, Mount Maunganui
Omanu, Tauranga

Other cafe & brunch places nearby

Cafe & Brunch in Bayfair
NameAreaStatusDistance
KawakawaArataki–450 m
Zone CafeArataki–1.4 km
Pearl KitchenTauranga1.7 km
Surf RoadOmanu2.4 km
Central DeliMount Maunganui Industrial3.7 km
Back Porch CafeMount Maunganui Industrial–3.8 km