Purple Cat - Taupo

I eat at Purple Cat almost every time I visit the Taupo markets, and I absolutely love it! The hot pot is fantastic, the cheesecakes are delicious, and the caramel disc is a treat too. I also really enjoy the pineapple flowers and the fresh juice. I appreciate having a little extra emphasis on whole foods rather than just typical fried options. Keep up the great work and high standards!

The atmosphere was great, and I appreciated that the restaurant is entirely vegan and utilizes the beaker concept. However, I found the prices to be quite high, and the hot chocolate was both bitter and served in a small portion, making it not very enjoyable. If I didn't follow a raw whole food plant-based diet, I wouldn't consider coming back.

The rainbow pizza was good, but quite expensive at 7 for a small disc. The hot drinks, including the hot chocolate and cocosnies, were very bland, which I found disappointing given the price. Perhaps that’s just how they’re meant to taste, but I’ve had vegan hot chocolate before that had a real chocolate flavor, and it was much better. The bowls looked appealing, but we didn’t try them.

I eat at Purple Cat almost every time I visit the Taupo Markets, and I absolutely love it! The hot pot is fantastic, and the cheesecakes are delicious. I also really enjoy the caramel panna cotta and the pineapple beads, along with the fresh juice. While fresh ingredients may be pricier, I'm willing to pay a little extra for wholesome, quality food instead of cheap, greasy options. Keep up the great work and high standards!

The rainbow pizza was tasty, but quite pricey at $7 a slice. The hot drinks, including the hot chocolate and coconut drink, were lacking in flavor, which was disappointing considering the cost. Perhaps that’s just how it’s meant to taste, but I’ve had better vegan hot chocolate before that had a real chocolate flavor. The bowls looked good, but we didn’t try them.