Our story
A boutique table
in the heart of Hawera
Upside Down Eatery was born from a simple belief: that everyday meals should feel a little bit special.
Fresh · local · honest
What we stand for
We work with growers and producers who share our values — small suppliers, thoughtful farming, and produce picked at its peak.
Our menu is honest and seasonal, with generous plant-based, gluten-free and dairy-free options woven throughout. Nothing added just to add, nothing hidden. We believe healthy food should also be beautiful food.
And because we're a boutique room, service matters. Every guest is greeted by name if we know you, and by first impressions if we don't.
The room
Warm timber, olive velvet, brass light.
A calm and quietly elegant space designed for lingering. Come for coffee, stay for lunch, return for dinner.
- Fresh ingredients
- Sourced locally, prepared daily.
- Healthy choices
- Plant-based, GF & DF throughout.
- Local produce
- Taranaki growers we love.
- Friendly service
- Every guest, every visit.