Parua Bay ~ Northland ~ Aotearoa / New Zealand
Honest Food. Great Coffee. Local Art.
Smith & Local is a warm, welcoming cafe and coffee shop in Parua Bay on Whangārei Heads Road. Stop in for coffee, breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, local art, live music, catering and community events near Whangārei.
A Local Cafe for Food, Coffee and Good Company
Welcome to Smith & Local, a cozy cafe, coffee shop and pizzeria in beautiful Parua Bay, Northland. We are here for local mornings, family brunches, workday coffee runs, catch ups with friends, council chats, beach days, road trips and slow afternoons with good food.
Located on Whangārei Heads Road, Smith & Local is a place to pause, eat well and feel welcome. Come in for coffee, breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, pizza, cabinet food, sweet treats and a relaxed local atmosphere.
At Smith & Local, everyone is welcome.
Local Hospitality, Global Flavour
Smith & Local brings together home cooking, global food inspiration and the warm community spirit of Parua Bay. Our menu is made for real life: coffee before work, brunch with family, lunch after a hike, pizza with friends, dinner after the beach, or a quick takeaway before the road opens toward Whangārei Heads.
From fresh coffee and cabinet treats to burgers, pizza, baked goods and vegetarian options, we’re here for locals, families, travelers and coastal day trips.
Chase the Coast, Start with Coffee.
From Local Mornings to Coastal Adventures
Parua Bay makes the drive part of the experience. Located on Whangārei Heads Road, Smith & Local is a natural stop for coffee, breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner before exploring the coast.
Stop in before or after visiting Whangārei Heads, Ocean Beach, Mt Manaia, Taurikura or Urquharts Bay. We are here with good coffee, honest food and a warm welcome for locals, surfers, hikers, families and travelers exploring Northland.
Stop in Before Exploring
Ocean Beach
Grab takeaway coffee or lunch before heading to one of the area’s most loved surf and beach destinations.
Mt Manaia
Fuel up before the climb or stop in afterward for something warm and filling.
Taurikura and Urquharts Bay
Make Smith & Local your food and coffee stop before a coastal drive, beach visit or harbour side outing.
Busby Head and the Whangārei Heads Coast
Plan your day around the scenery, then stop in for brunch, pizza, live music or a relaxed cafe meal on the way through Parua Bay.
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Events, Catering, First Fridays Art, Live Music at Smith & Local
Smith & Local is more than a cafe. It is a gathering place for Parua Bay, Whangārei and the wider Northland community.
We host local art, live music, First Fridays Art at Smith & Local, small celebrations, family events, professional gatherings, club meetings and community nights. Whether you are planning something casual, creative, intimate or lively, our space is built for food, conversation and connection.
Smith & Local also offers catering for gatherings, meetings and special occasions, with options for finger foods, full meals, desserts, drinks and cakes.
Everyone Is Welcome At Smith & Local Cafe
Smith & Local is proud to be a safe, inclusive and LGBTQIA+ friendly cafe in Parua Bay. We welcome locals, families, artists, tradies, travelers, surfers, hikers, Māori whānau, visitors from around the world and anyone looking for good food, good coffee and a kind place to land.
Rooted in community and inspired by the people, culture and creativity of Aotearoa, Smith & Local is built around hospitality, respect, care and connection.
Local Heart, Global Flavour
and a Love for Community.
Local Goods, Small Finds and Take Away Treats at Smith & Local Coffee Shop
Smith & Local is growing into a place where you can find more than a great meal. We love local food, small makers, unique products and the kind of little discoveries that make a cafe feel special.
Look for rotating local goods, boutique food finds and small products you can take home. Stop in for coffee, stay for lunch, and leave with something special from Parua Bay.
"Second time here and food and coffee has been perfect each time. Had the salmon croissant was generously filled with a tasty variety of goodies, including pesto, and served with a little jar of delicious chutney. Service is great especially from the older lady. Would recommend."
- Heather L.
"The most incredible cafés are always tucked away in a lovely small but quaint area of the world. If you are looking for scrumptious healthy food that looks, smells, tastes and has all the qualities of enticement that ticks the boxes of wonderful dining at anytime of the day.
Smith & local is the place to be. Thank you so much for your hospitality."
- Sonny J.
"An upmarket gem in a small town. The food looks delicious and the coffee certainly was. Really friendly staff and good service. There are a few things I definitely want to try when up there again, one is their edible coffee cups, sustainable and no doubt tasty. Secondly their pastries that they make there. And most importantly they have free wifi!"
- Chelsea C.
Two Eras, One Local Gathering Place
Smith & Local began with Helen and Fish, beloved Parua Bay locals who brought years of hospitality experience, good food and community spirit to this little cafe, coffee shop and pizzeria.
Now, Smith & Local has entered a new chapter with Regan. Originally from the United States, Regan brings her love of home cooking, international flavours and warm hospitality to Parua Bay while honoring the traditions Helen and Fish started.
With great coffee, fresh food, local art, live music and familiar faces, Smith & Local remains a place to slow down, connect and feel welcome.
A Little Wonder, Everywhere You Look.
Frequently Asked Questions About Smith & Local Coffee Shop
Come See The Cafe in Parua Bay
Whether you are a local regular, a family out for brunch, a tradie grabbing coffee, a hiker coming back from Mt Manaia, a tourist exploring Northland, or a visitor driving out from Whangārei, Smith & Local is here with good food, good coffee and a warm welcome.