Great brunch and the SCONES! Wow, the cheddar scone here might just be the best scone I've ever…read morehad. Flaky, light, buttery, and not dense at all...I'd happily come back every morning for the scones alone. In addition to the scones, all the other drinks and dishes here are fantastic. Each dish is served using fresh and locally sourced NZ ingredients, and they make for the perfect wholesome meal to start your day. Having had a few long days of travel, I also opted to try their hot honey ginger lemon drink, which packed a spicy gingery kick and made me feel 100% again. Great drink if you're feeling even slightly off.

Excellent food, wonderful service and a very relaxing downtown location. I had the Eggs Benidict…read morewith Spinach & Tomatoes and it was perfect, everything tasty and delicious crispy potatoes. The latte was expertly done and sumptuous.

A friend recommended Doughbin pies…read more. I felt it was really mediocre. Their desserts were somewhat better. But this place rests on it's location in a tourist town. My pie was greasy, meh crust, fillings were bland and watery. Find Better...they are out there

It looks like a convenience store bakery inside, but don't be fooled by its bare bones interior -…read morethey make some of the best hand pies in the country! They have won awards in 2016-2021 for their pies and it shows. My partner loved his chicken bacon leek one so much he had to go back for another, and ranked it at the top of all hand pies during our trip. They also make lots of donuts and pastries. He wasn't as much of a fan of those - standard donuts. I'd love to see the interior get a revamp to match the incredible quality of hand pies!

3.5 stars for above average fare in this quaint town with few good foodie options. Boaboa is a fast…read morefood joint fish and chips / burger joint which redeems it's not-so-healthy self with an adjoining fresh juice bar (it closes early). * Battered Cod Special was yum: Fresh and flaky, but lacking sauce and seasoning. Every order comes with TONS of fries. I liked the flaky blue cod special more than the Hoki (too lean), which was a mild, white, and non-fishy. * Don't get the whitebait: I was too curious about the "whitebait sandwich." In search for something local and authentic, but against my better judgment, I ordered this. it's basically a simple sandwich made with white grocery store bread, and a scramble of egg and white bait (small fish). It is not glamorous, and it didn't have much flavor - not recommended :P * Be patient: It can often take 20 minutes, and remember, we're on island time here.

Fresh blue cod This was one of the best fish and chip meals…read morethat we've had in New Zealand. We chose to have our blue cod grilled and it was cooked to perfection - it was still moist and tasty. The chips and salad were very good too!!

Love the menu - lots of good vegetarian options. They seem to do some specials with seasonal…read moreingredients.

Now out by airport. Address: Building 8, 36 Grant Road,…read moreFive Mile, 9371, Queenstown Brekkie was tasty with selections to please all. Large window views of the Remarkables Range. Great food, views, comfortable atmosphere and efficient friendly staff!

Heads up this location isn't here and has seemed to move elsewhere! 4* because the menu looks…read moreschmackin!

Perfect start to my first trip here with a strong vanilla latte and a mocha. They have wonderful…read moreoutdoor seating and inside seating. We were seated fast and ordered 2 coffees and pancakes with a pastry. My biggest standout were the pancakes, I'm a simple guy who likes my pancakes and they were oh so fluffy, chewy, dense and honestly that filled me up surprisingly a lot because I wasn't expecting them to be so big. They put real cherries and cream on top. The serving sizes are definitely generous. I recommend them for their breakfast and coffee, especially for the central location, great view and seating areas.

Amazing food and service. We went back several times in our short visit to Queenstown.read more

Good vibes and good food. FYI they don't take any substitutions on their meals, like beans instead…read moreof polenta for example (the beans and ham were tasty)

Glenorchy feels a little bit like the pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, and the Glenorchy Cafe…read moreis a happy little nugget in that pot of gold. We stopped in for a quick dessert, and let me tell you now that their berry crumble is out-of-this-world delicious. (The whipped cream on the side... not so much.) Berry crumbles are hit and miss, and this one was an unquestionable hit. I'm willing to bet the rest of the menu is great, too. Bonus points for a friendly staff!

Warbirds & Wheels is a 1950s style American diner and a museum of Warbirds & Wheels is a 1950s…read morestyle American diner and a museum of classic cars and vintage military (NZ) planes. Cost for the museum: Adult $20 / Child (5-15years) $5 / NZ Student $15 / Seniors 65+ $15 / Family (2 Adults, 2+ children) $45 / Infant (under 5) Free Actually, we didn't know about the museum here. We came to have lunch at the diner after visiting the the National Transport and Toy Museum next door. However, combining a meal here with a visit to either (or both) museums/collections makes for a great outing. Restaurant: + Spacious and clean + Extremely friendly and helpful staff. I don't remember her name, but the person helping us was awesome. + Clean bathrooms (very important for the Mrs) + Books, toys and coloring pages and markers available to keep the kids busy and happy. + Kids menu + Delicious food. Although it says it's a "diner", the quality of the food here (as with all NZ eateries) is of a much higher quality than your typical diner/greasy spoon in the US. Our twins shared the pancakes off the Kids menu. Good sized portion of 3 medium sized pancakes topped with a bit of syrup and berry compote. The pancakes were much thicker (about three times thicker than a typical pancake at home) but still light and fluffy on the inside. We shared an omelet (cheese, mushrooms, spinach) with a thick slice of toasted ciabatta bread, as well as a chicken pie with salad and fries. The pie was great (flaky crust, tasty chunks of meat and gravy on the inside). The salad was a lightly dressed, field greens style (no wimpy ice berg lettuce and ranch dressing here). The fries were a bit over salted, however. Overall, a great meal. We were thinking of getting a banana split for dessert at first, but wound up being too full :-( Located at the Wanaka Airport. Definitely worth stopping in.

Fine place to stop for a meal. We were intrigued by the fact that it was surrounded by vintage cars…read moreand near a car museum if we desired to see more. We were pretty tired from a long drive so we just went right to the diner to eat. The options were a bit limited. There were only a few pies left and the few that were left weren't very good. We both ordered the beef pies and a side salad and fries. The pies were pretty small so I was still a little hungry after my meal. There were 2 nice booths in the corners but right after we placed our order someone took our table. What was frustrating was they just dropped their hat on the table and then went up to order after us. Guess in NZ you can just leave your stuff at a table to claim it. Try to do something like that in LA and not only will your table be taken but your stuff will be gone as well. So yeah. This place would be better with a few more comfy booths.

Love that Fergbaker is open late and the meatpies and almond croissant was delicious. We got a…read moresteak and cheese meatpie while waiting in line for Fergbaker and it was worth it. Service is quick and compared to Fergburger, there was rarely a line. Also limited seating since it's the same block as Fergburger, Mrs. ferg and FergBar.

I practically lived on their quinoa and black bean sandwiches my entire time visiting Queenstown!…read morelol It was incredibly flavorful, hearty, and satisfying. If you're a vegan traveler using Queenstown as a base for long day trips, I highly recommend grabbing a few of these Sammie's to go. They are perfect for taking along on excursions. Be sure to arrive early because the lines get very long and popular items sell out quickly. Even my non-vegan relatives were obsessed with the pastries, so it is truly a spot where everyone can find something to love.

My wife and I visited The Chop Shop for lunch during a brief visit to Arrowtown. I ordered the…read moreOkonomiyaki. Giant juicy tender prawns, bonito flakes, crisp scallions, and fresh cilantro sat on a savory airy egg pancake filled with even more briny prawns. This was a delicious filling meal.

This is such a hidden gem. Best tucked away restaurant in Arrowtown. My wife was annoyed because I…read moretook so long to decide on a restaurant in this little town. But after her meal (Vanilla Hotcakes with poached tamarillo, toasted pecans, mascarpone, tamarillo syrup, and mint), she was so content and wanted to go there again for our next meal. I had the Spicy Nasi Goreng (Fried rice) with tiger prawns, free range chicken, Chilli, shallots, bean sprouts, peanuts, and son-in-law egg. It was perfectly cooked and very tasty with Malaysian flavor. The atmosphere is vibrant with great service.