Koru Cafe
The island's top café on Ootu Beach, most popular for its brunch, poke bowls and house-baked doughnuts.
Located on Ootu Beach Road, reached by turning right at the end of the airport runway. It is a popular brunch stop before or after lagoon boat tours. The menu includes Ootu Eggs Benedict, the Koru Big Breakfast, brioche French toast, pulled pork or crispy chicken burgers and the Koru poke bowl. The bakery counter sells pies, sausage rolls, croissants and cakes, and the doughnuts are something of a local legend. They also sell barbecue packs you can take back to your self-catering accommodation. The café only serves until mid-afternoon and has outdoor seating.
Opening hours
Daily 7:00–14:00 (drinks from 11:00 Mon–Sat)
Nearby sights
- O'otu Beach
- Punarei Cultural Village
- Maungapu Lookout
- Giant Clam Conservation (Aitutaki Marine Research Centre)
- Aitutaki Lagoon
- Arutanga & CICC Church
- Akaiami
- Moturakau