NEXUSTokoroa
07 223 6001

Café · Bar · Restaurant — Tokoroa

Owned and operated by locals, for locals

Breakfast · Brunch · Lunch · Dinner · Bar open late

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Mon–Fri 9AM–11:30PM · Sat–Sun 10AM–11:30PM · Dinner 5–9PM

Hours can vary, so call 07 223 6001 to check.

Seafood boil platter at Nexus

What's on

Every week at Nexus

  1. WedWednesday

    Seafood Boil

    Choose your platter, sauce and spice level — generous platters made to share.

    5–9PM
    Seafood boil platter at Nexus
  2. ThuThursday

    Pool Competition

    Challenge • Play • Win. The winner takes home a $50 food voucher.

    Weekly
    Pool table
  3. FriFriday

    Karaoke Night

    Grab the mic after dinner.

    From 8PM
    Karaoke singer with a microphone
  4. SatSaturday

    DJ & Live Bands

    Door sales. Recent acts include DJ Honest Matt, Heitia Band and After Six Band.

    8PM till late
    Live musician playing guitar

Band line-ups and specials go up on our Facebook page first.

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Band line-ups, weekly specials, Seafood Boil nights and photos from the kitchen — posted first on our page.

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About us

A nice place to celebrate

Owned and operated by locals for locals, our mission is to offer a nice place to enjoy a celebration, a casual drink or your anniversary dinner.

Family friendly, with a kids' play area and a nice, relaxed atmosphere — a great place to enjoy a glass of wine, a delicious meal and a fun time with your close ones. Inside or pavement seating, plenty of room, and the game on in the sports bar.

Dining room at Nexus
Kids' play area with chalkboard walls at Nexus Tokoroa

Kids' play area

Little ones can draw on the chalk walls while you enjoy your meal.

House-made cabinet food at the Nexus counter

House-made cabinet

Scones, sandwiches, wraps and sweet treats, freshly baked.

Why Nexus

Something for everyone

  • House-made cabinet food

    Freshly baked and ready with your coffee.

  • Kids' play area

    A gated nook with chalkboard walls.

  • Sports bar

    Catch the game with a cold one.

  • Pool nights

    Thursday comp — win a $50 food voucher.

  • Karaoke & live music

    Karaoke Fridays, DJs and bands Saturdays.

  • Functions & catering

    Birthdays to work dos, catered or delivered.

Reviews

4.3 on Google

From 178 Google reviews

“Great cafe, great food and the best coffee in town. Spacious and ample seating, the staff are a credit to the business.”

R. P. — Google review

“Great service, sizeable portions and inside or pavement seating… Worth stopping in Tokoroa just to sample the fare.”

R. T. — Google review

“Fantastic experience. Best coffee going. Food and decor unmatched.”

Google review

Functions & catering

Let us host your next occasion

Birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas functions and work get-togethers — we cater events at Nexus, and we deliver freshly baked and cooked food.

  • Birthdays
  • Anniversaries
  • Christmas functions
  • Work get-togethers
  • Catering & delivery

Tell us your date, numbers and what you have in mind, and we'll take care of the rest.

Send an enquiry
Buffet platters catered by NexusCheese and fruit platter by Nexus

Bookings & enquiries

Book a table

Send us a message and we'll get back to you to confirm. For same-day bookings, please call 07 223 6001.

Good to know

Questions & answers

Do I need to book?

Not always — but for dinner, groups and functions we recommend it. Use the booking form above, or call 07 223 6001 for same-day bookings.

Is there parking?

Yes, free parking. Turn off SH1 onto Bridge Street, go through the roundabout and we're on your right.

Are kids welcome?

Absolutely. We're family friendly, with a kids' play area and a Little Ones menu for 12 years and under.

Do you cater functions?

Yes — birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas and work functions at Nexus, plus catering with freshly baked and cooked food delivered. Send an enquiry.

Can you cater for dietary needs?

Many dishes are marked V (vegetarian) or GF (gluten free). Please tell your server about any allergies before ordering.

When is the kitchen open?

Breakfast 9AM–3PM, lunch 11:30AM–3PM, bar snacks from 4PM and dinner 5PM–9PM. Coffee and drinks all day.

Find us

38–44 Bridge Street, Tokoroa 3420

Off SH1 onto Bridge Street, through the roundabout and we're on your right.

  • Free parking
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Venue hours

Venue hours
Mon – Fri9AM – 11:30PM
Sat – Sun10AM – 11:30PM

Kitchen

Kitchen hours
Coffee & drinksAll day
Breakfast9AM – 3PM
Lunch11:30AM – 3PM
Bar & snacksFrom 4PM
Dinner5PM – 9PM
Nexus entrance on Bridge Street, Tokoroa