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Reviewed 29 November 2023

My Uncle and I visited the Cook Islands for the first time in November 2023. We went to the Punanga Nui Market in Avarua, on the main island of Rarotonga, on a Saturday morning to look for souvenirs. We came across the Waffle Shack during...our souvenir-hunting mission, and since I love waffles, I decided to give it a try. I ordered a waffle with vanilla ice cream and berry compote. It was the best waffle that I have ever had! The waffle was perfect: light and melt-in-your-mouth! The ice cream and berry compote was the perfect accompaniment for the waffle, not too sweet and splendid! I was also looking for some old Cook Island coins which are no longer in circulation as well as a special edition Cook Island $3 banknote, the staff of the Waffle Shack gave me some current Cook island coins as change. Then Laura, the daughter of the owner of this business, gave me an old Cook Island $2 coin from her personal collection! She also informed me that I can get the $3 banknote from the Bank of the Cook Islands(BCI) in Avarua. Laura is an absolute gem! If you ever visit the Punanga Nui Market, I highly recommend that you try their waffles! The Waffle Shack is open Mondays to Saturdays, 9am to 12 noon. Thank you very much, Laura!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 6 August 2023

This is the place to go to spoil your self get your favorite toppings and a cold drink and enjoy your self, everything is fresh on your plate

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 8 June 2023 via mobile

This is a great coffee shop and makes coffee like you get in Australia. Outstanding service and quality. Found at the markets each day except Sundays.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 7 June 2023

Enjoyed the nice coffee & waffles. The tables in the shade was a bonus on a hot day. Prompt service too.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 2 April 2023

Great coffees, the iced coffees especially delicious. Next time will try the waffles as well. Friendly service too. Very happy customers.

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 5 March 2023

The iced coffees/chocolates were so good, we went back a second time during the week to get another! The waffles were also delish and the staff were so lovely, they even gave our little guy a free iced choccie because they made an extra one...earlier. A great place to visit during the markets.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 27 September 2022

The berry waffles are amazing, and the iced chocolates are one of the best i’ve had! Highly recommend!

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 5 September 2022

You cannot go to Rarotonga and not try the waffle shack. The waffles are so yummy and the toppings are awesome. I love the waffle with local fruit, ice cream and chocolate sauce.

Date of visit: September 2022
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dandllewis, Owner at The Waffle Shack, responded to this reviewResponded 7 September 2022

Awesome, glad to hear you enjoyed the waffles, just to let you know, we are open all week, except Sunday. Meitaki Ma’ata Waffle shack

Reviewed 30 June 2022

After a couple of years away, great to find this lovely coffee and waffle stall still open at the Markets. Really popular, well worth the wait, tasty thick waffles with great dressings.

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 17 June 2022

Our kids loved the waffles here. They also enjoyed playing with the cafe dogs too. The owner and staff were friendly and lovely

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 3 June 2022

This has the BEST waffles and they are open thru the week as well, wish we had discovered them a bit earlier in our holiday. Waffles and ice- cream yummo

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 12 May 2022

Try these guys when visiting the markets, huge feed of delicious waffles for $9. My son and I shared and we were full!

Date of visit: May 2022
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Duncan Lewis, Owner at The Waffle Shack, responded to this reviewResponded 17 May 2022

Thanks for the revue, hope you have a great time in Raro.

Reviewed 20 February 2022 via mobile

Great atmosphere with Super friendly staff, good pricing and the food and coffee was delicious. Definitely recommend giving it a try

Date of visit: February 2022
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Duncan Lewis, Owner at The Waffle Shack, responded to this reviewResponded 17 May 2022

Awesome to hear, thank you.

Reviewed 11 February 2022

Each time we go to Raro we always go to the Saturday market and have a good look around. The Waffle Shack is my first port of call there for a great coffee pick me up. The coffee is great.

Date of visit: February 2022
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Duncan Lewis, Owner at The Waffle Shack, responded to this reviewResponded 17 May 2022

Great to have you back, see you next time.

Reviewed 20 July 2021

The best waffles I have had! Only $5.50 for a massive waffle with a beautiful berry compote and fresh caramel sauce. If you get the ice cream add on you wont be disappointed. They gave two generous scoops of icecream. Also do the best iced...chocolates, more like a thick shake. Came here twice on our short trip to rarotonga as it was so good!More

Date of visit: July 2021
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Duncan L, Owner at The Waffle Shack, responded to this reviewResponded 18 May 2022

great to hear you enjoyed your waffle.

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Sorry, we specialise in Waffles, which the main ingredient is flower, although we do make a fruit waffle, and if we have fresh fruit available, we would be happy to make a fruit salad.
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The Waffle Shack is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5