About us
Welcome to Matamau Diner, your friendly stop along State Highway 2, where good food, strong coffee, and friendly faces make every visit special. We’re proud to be a local, family-run diner that’s been serving travellers, truck drivers, and locals with hearty meals and homemade bakery treats — all made fresh each day.
Our walls are filled with memories from the road — photos and stories from the many visitors who’ve stopped in for a bite and left as friends. Whether you’re here for a quick coffee, a classic Kiwi breakfast, or one of our famous pies, you’ll always find a warm welcome and a taste that feels like home.
At Matamau Diner, we believe in simple things done right — fresh ingredients, homemade baking, and genuine hospitality. That’s what keeps people coming back, year after year.
Come hungry, leave happy — that’s the Matamau Diner way.
Our Mission
At Matamau Diner, our mission is simple — to serve fresh, homemade food and great coffee with the warmth of genuine country hospitality.
We aim to create a welcoming space where travellers, truck drivers, and locals can pause, relax, and feel at home — whether it’s for a hearty breakfast, a sweet bakery treat, or just a friendly chat.
Every meal we serve and every photo on our wall reflects our passion for good food, good people, and good memories that last long after the journey continues.
“More than a diner — it’s a place where journeys pause and friendships begin.”
Janki Patel