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“Third wheel cafe Paihia”
Review of Third Wheel Coffee Co.

Third Wheel Coffee Co.
78-94 Marsden Road, Paihia 0200, New Zealand (Formerly Third Wheel Vending)
+64 27 844 7333
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Ranked #1 of 11 Quick Bites in Paihia
164 Reviews
Description: Third Wheel Vending is a small, cosy cafe tucked away in Paihia serving up specialty coffee and home baked goods. With a focus on delicious brews of Flight Coffee (roasted in Wellington), Third Wheel is fitted out for relaxing and catching up coffeehouse style. You'll find it down the lane next to the Swordfish Club, a stone's throw from the main street of Paihia and the beautiful waterfront. Owners Tom and Emma have blended their passion for quality coffee with another passion - bicycles. You'll see the counter tops of Third Wheel are indeed set up on tricycles (the cafe's namesake).
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Description: Third Wheel Vending is a small, cosy cafe tucked away in Paihia serving up specialty coffee and home baked goods. With a focus on delicious brews of Flight Coffee (roasted in Wellington), Third Wheel is fitted out for relaxing and catching up coffeehouse style. You'll find it down the lane next to the Swordfish Club, a stone's throw from the main street of Paihia and the beautiful waterfront. Owners Tom and Emma have blended their passion for quality coffee with another passion - bicycles. You'll see the counter tops of Third Wheel are indeed set up on tricycles (the cafe's namesake).
Reviewed January 20, 2025
Third wheel cafe Paihia

Great little cafe with friendly helpful staff. The food here is always excellent with lots of choices. Love going her with friends or family.

Date of visit: January 2025
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Reviewed January 10, 2025 via mobile
Great coffeehouse for travellers

Fantastic coffee shop! Great coffee, baked goods and all for a reasonable price. Free WiFi also included.
Great vibes and lovely staff, would recommend!

Date of visit: January 2025
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Reviewed January 2, 2025
Great coffee

Fabulous coffee and cabinet food. I’d suggest you get there before the crowd descends at 10am but it’s well worth the wait.

Date of visit: December 2024
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Reviewed November 5, 2024 via mobile
Great Vibes!

Friendly staff, great pastries
Very laid back environment and a quick walk from the hotel down the Strand!
Highly recommend

Date of visit: November 2024
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Reviewed July 17, 2024 via mobile
Fantastic homemade goodies

We dropped in for a quick breakfast. The toasties were delicious as was the coffee. Rounded out with super friendly service and scrumptious cinnamon scroll!!! A cafe not to miss.

Date of visit: July 2024
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