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Overall Total Score
4.8 out of 5
Outstanding | 263 reviews

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All reviews for Straight Up Espresso from all websites.

INT Restaurants
4.8 ★ from 202 reviews
matthew-radich
11.01.2024 - 14:02

Best coffee in Whakatane, from the guy that used to own The Bean down the road (when it was awesome). I hear he managed to get both joints in The Lonely Planet....

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andy-creighton
11.01.2024 - 14:02

Great place. I'm a hot chocolate drinker and the hot chocolate here is amazeballs!! The place had regular foot traffic while we were there. The owner Simon is s...

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elizabeth-grace-3
11.01.2024 - 14:02

Great hot chocolate. Super friendly staff and obviously loved by the locals as they were all greeted by first names and with plenty of banter.

jonathan-owen-elepha
11.01.2024 - 14:02

Very very nice, great vibe , great music, great coffee, experience Simon's spot in Whakatane!

b-p-fern190
11.01.2024 - 14:02

If you need a decent coffee with friendly service this is the place to go.

Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 13 reviews
Google
4.6 ★ from 43 reviews

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