We stopped by after our hike at Roy's Peak, and it was exactly the kind of place we needed to refuel. Their motto is "slow food served fast," featuring slow-cooked dishes served in a quick, casual format. You choose your plate size, then move along the counter to pick from a variety of options. There's both indoor and outdoor seating available. Everything we tried was delicious! Surprisingly, I also really loved the kombuchas they had (especially the Earl Grey tea one). read more

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Slow food, served fast. Great salad choices, with a middle eastern flavor. Very friendly service. The best cafe food in South Island! read more

Big Fig - Cafes Near Me - Wanaka, OTA

Amazing food! It is fresh and high quality. Great place for healthy food. Coffees are good too. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. read more

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"Slow cooked food served fast". Love this concept of comforting, home-style food that's typically slow cooked but served to customers in a fast casual manner. You choose a plate size and load up on your proteins and sides of choice. Best of all, all of the options feel wholesome and nutritious. I had this for dinner after a big hike, and it was exactly what I needed! read more

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We ordered one vegetarian small plate $17 and a medium plate $24. Food was fresh but not warm. Ordered coffee and 2 cakes. These were good. It was an okay meal. read more

Great spot for quick serve, slow roasted healthy food. You order by the plate size, small with 4 choices, medium with 5 choices and a large with more choices. I had a medium which was the right size for dinner after a day of hiking. The pomegranate stewed beef was my protein choice and it was excellent, I added chickpeas, roasted carrots, veggie slaw and broccoli slaw, all were very good. They also have house made desserts, we shared a pistachio cake which was buttery good. read more

Big Fig - Medium "bowl" with pomegranate beef, carrots, veg slaw, chickpeas and broccoli slaw - Cafes Near Me - Wanaka, OTA

If I could eat here every day I would! Big Fig is known for "slow food served fast". You pick your plate size - 4, 5, or 6 options - and then pick a meat plus veggies and salads from their daily offerings. And honestly, you can't go wrong with any of them. We got a 5-option plate to share, and found it very filling. We got the braised beef, broccoli salad, quinoa salad, falafel, and potatoes - and each was incredible. You can add sauces on the side and each are delish. They also sell bread, pita, desserts and coffee drinks to accompany. Seating is limited but flips over fast since there's no table service. Ambiance is buzzy and excited. I'd recommend this to anyone going to Wanaka! read more

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Quite a decent place to eat, long line. Pick your size - one protein and number of sides vary depending on what size you pick, 3-5 sides. Got the large, tried the beef which could've done with more flavor and less fat (got an entire piece of fat!). Loved the shredded broccoli salad, sweet potato, and mint roasted squash. Thought the lentils and quinoa were just okay, could've done with more flavor. Fairly priced, fresh food, not too oily / salty. Get a $1 discount if you bring your own container! read more

I thought the honey fig cheesecake and beef cheeks were the best! Notable mention for the polenta cake as well. It's a fun concept, elevated but casual food. For example they even have sparkling water on tap :) This is a good option if you're looking for something not burger-y, since they have a lot of veggie options. The veggies were a tad overdressed for me, but overall happy with our meal and had a fun experience picking out our plates and enjoying the vibe. read more

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Wow, one of the best meals we've had in Wānaka. With a slogan of "Slow food done fast," we weren't sure what to expect. There are three sizes of entrees and you get to chose one protein and numerous other sides depending on the size. The beef was INCREDIBLE and it was so nice having a wide selection of vegetables to choose from. We ordered some of the carrots, potatoes, onion gratin, broccoli salad, and couscous. We didn't realize a sauce was included but the food was extremely flavorful with it. We also ordered both a chai latte and matcha latte and both were great. Just order at the counter, find a seat, and enjoy! read more

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Traveling with five others, our group leader regards this as a "must-visit" place and after eating lunch there, we're 100% in agreement with her assessment. There's literally something for everyone here no matter what your food preferences. And it's all exceptionally well prepared, fresh and tasty! Everyone in our group loved their dishes! As good as the salad and entree items are, keep the fun going with one of their desserts, such as a slice of their delicious Persian cake and an espresso macchiato. read more

Amazing lunch stop in Wanaka. They have such a great assortment of fresh foods, and it's great to be able to pick your plate size. A small plate gives you four selections, a medium plate gives you five selections, and a large plate gives you six selections. On Mondays and all veggie plate is two dollars off, which is a great surprise. They also have a full Espresso section, as well as wine and beer, and other juices and soft drinks. They have great indoor and outdoor seating with great lake views. Would've been happy to eat here for multiple meals. read more

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Phenomenal food and service. Super fresh and tasty! I'm so excited to have found a place that is delicious and has healthy options!

My parents said they are making very excellent food and extremely recommend...........................,, read more

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this was arguably the best place ate in new zealand on my trip from auckland to queenstown!!! it felt so fresh and good for the body! the tahini brownie was also to die for!! read more

Big Fig - Cafes Near Me - Wanaka, OTA

Perfect for a quick, delicious, Healthy meal. Not exactly sure pomegranate beef cheeks fall into that category but everything else is. Roasted chicken, veggie tacines, pilafs, gratins, tasty greens, grainy and herb flavored salads. read more

outstanding homemade Whole Food, one of the best restaurants we visited in all of New Zealand

This place is seriously amazing. I wish they had something remotely close to it in California. Its a restaurant with open seating where you wait in line to order at the counter. There 3 different sizes to choose from and I went with the medium size where you can get 5 different combinations of vegetables and meat. I believe you can choose 4 vegetable options and 1 meat option for a medium size. Since I was with my partner, we had 2 medium plates so we could try a variety of dishes. I went with the lamb meatballs, beef cheeks, lentils, cooked onions, broccoli salad, carrots, rice, and another type or orzo salad. The favorite by far was the lamb meatballs. They were just so tender and juicy while not screaming lamb flavor. We also liked the lentils and broccoli salad. I was a little hesitant with the other side salads, but they were all delicious. On top of the good food, they also have a water station that has carbonated water, which is definitely my jam. This place might be a bit pricey, but all the food tasted really fresh and totally worth the wait in line. read more

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Love this restaurant concept! You pick a plate size (4, 5, or 7 items), and then choose which items you want from a counter of different entrees, sides, and salads. One caveat is that you only get one meat choice, and the rest of the picks are vegetarian, but that keeps it more planet friendly! I also love the emphasis on veggies, because I often have a hard time getting a well balanced meal while traveling. The restaurant is a bit small relative to its popularity, so the line can get long, and sometimes seating is hard to come by/you have to squish at a communal table. Nevertheless, I highly recommend and would definitely come back! read more

Original menu with Middle East influences resulting in outstanding food. The best coffee in town enjoyed in a buzzing yet relaxed atmosphere. The service is second to none and the staff are delightful and always smiling. We go there most days where Bella our Goldie is always fussed over and spoiled by the girls making the coffees and serving the food. read more

Big fig is a must try homely foods our go to when we are in need to a take way. Really enjoy it how they often change the food available and all the little sauces are delicious! read more

Enjoyed a wonderful dinner with plenty of vegetarian choices. Don't let a long line outside of the restaurant deter you as the staff is fast and efficient. The outside seating on beautiful evening was the perfect environment. read more

Good meal, good view. Everything is good in here. As a traveler, I will never forget the surprise and spiritual support that meal brought me. I will be back!!! read more

This place has something for everyone! They have meat and veg options, which is great! Food is hot and made fresh out of the oven. We had arrived a bit too early for dinner so the really nice waiter (in the pic) let us sit at a table for more than an hour whilst waiting for dinner to get ready! 11/10 highly recommend if you're in the area and looking for a cheap but yummy and filling meal. read more

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We didn't love our food from last he big fig. There was a lot of curry in it. People were nice and restaurant was cute.

Excellent concept and food. Service was top notch and friendly and the hot items (beef cheek/veggie frittata) were enjoyable, and everyone enjoyed four salads we shared. Highly recommend. read more

I ate at this Big Fig and the Queenstown Big Fig both, even though that's a huge no-no according to my wholly invented traveling rulebook. Always go for variety! (Unless Big Fig is too good, I guess, then you can go there twice.) I was a sucker for it even before I tried it: tons of healthy-leaning, freshly made salads, stews, meats, and roasted vegetables, just waiting for me to add them all to a bowl and create some messed up flavor combinations that don't really work? That's totally my wheelhouse. Sometimes you just want all your nutrients all mashed up, and NZ tends a little bit too meat 'n' potatoes for my tastes, so Big Fig was a great way for me to get my veggies all at once. What did I try here, plus the Queenstown location? What didn't I try? The standouts were the lamb shawarma (not shawarma whatsoever but please do not miss this), the kumara gratin, the quinoa salad, the beef cheeks, the eggplant, the courgettes, and the meatballs. The aggressive duck that got into my lap like a dog on the shore of Lake Wanaka and LEAPT at my fork to steal a carrot on its way to my mouth would like to recommend the roasted carrots as well. Not relatedly at all, I would like to recommend that Big Fig start serving roast duck. read more

Freshly made food made with a smile. A full set of drinks as well. I recommend this highly. Next time I will have more of the crunch salad with barley. Amazing! They have accommodated several dietary limitations so vegan is doable and delicious. read more

A great place for a quick lunch that's healthy too! The food in this restaurant felt like home made meals. It's a counter service where basically you combine choose the size of your plate then choose what goes in in three categories: meat, veggies and salad. The food is close to middle eastern cuisine. We went with two dishes one is beef based and the other chicken based. We liked that the food came right away and it felt healthy. Also the food itself was good but not spectacular. Overall would highly recommend this place for a quick lunch. read more

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I appreciate the concept of this restaurant - slow, quality food with the speed of a deli counter - but the flavor and affordability are lacking. I went twice. The first time I went at 4:30 and was told dinner isn't served until 5:30 so I had to wait an hour for the meat/hot dishes to be prepared. Understandable! I ordered a medium sized plate with meat. I got the beef cheek, roasted potatoes, eggplant, and watermelon salad. The beef cheek was good, but almost HALF of my portion was pieces of pure fat. The potatoes were over roasted and under seasoned, making them quite bland. The eggplant and watermelon salad were good! I wanted to give them another try, so I went the following day for lunch and ordered the small meat plate. I got the meatballs, mushrooms, and pepper salad. I was extremely disappointed by the quantity I was given. Only 1 mushroom. It was more of a snack than a meal. The flavors were good, but not remarkable. I understand that high quality means high prices, but some of the dishes are so simple - peppers and oil for example - I don't see how they can charge so high of a price. read more

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Eccentric type of restaurant. You order at the counter,chose a plate size and tell them what to fill it up with. I had the rotisserie chicken, salad mainly cabbage and the roast potatoes. You sit at communal tables. Staff brings you your food and drink. Friendly hip staff. Sat next to a young American woman and her New Zealand boyfriend and we struck up a pleasant conversation. read more

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This place was such a pleasant surprise! After days of eating junk food during our road trip in NZ, all we wanted was something quick and healthy. Big Fig did not disappoint us! -1 star for the price. Quantity did not seem worth the price. read more

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Big Fig is a deli-style eatery in Wanaka. Bring your appetite because the food is great and you can end up with a lot. I got a large plate with rotisserie chicken and four sides providing me a good mix of veggies and starches. Having just hiked up Roy's Peak, this was the perfect place to refuel. read more

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Unique food and serving suggestions means no delay . High quality food served quickly . Limited seating but quick table. Turnover .

Very good cafe / casual restaurant on the Wanaka waterfront. Middle Eastern inspired but really well above the average NZ version. Great salads as well as slow cooked lamb and meatballs. Open all day with good coffee and a counter menu that changes from breakfast through lunch and dinner. read more

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Highly recommend this place! Fresh flavors and felt like a healthy person again after eating here for dinner :) tried the potatoes (both kind), beef, carrots, beets, and veggies. So so good! And staff was nice, too. read more

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Good food, environment, and service. Coffee was out fast, it was hot, and had wonderful latte art. Wifi was strong, seating comfortable and spacious, bathrooms were clean and well stocked. It was very busy but the employees were organized and fast. read more

Amazing food, great coffee, fast service. Menu varies daily. Great meat and veg options.

Purely based on: - coffee - service - decor - family friendliness Coffee took ages and it wasn't that busy.. not sure why they didn't double on the machine handles. My coffees were average which is not hard to do allpress beans. Food looked amazing so will have to go back and try but we enjoy cooking our own food and Wanaka has a few food spots where we'd happily spend $. Staff were friendly enough and there was good flow of customers although I feel they could rearrange their seating to make better use of their prime location. Outside tables good for families and bigger group numbers but their internal lighting was a bit dark. Still - they've been here for a while so must be doing a few things right. Will come back next time to eat. read more

This place was recommended to us by locals who lived in Wanaka. Had a wonderful dinner here. Their motto is slow cooked fast food. There are three options for sizes and then you can choose one meat and as many vegetables and salads as you want. I had the rotisserie chicken, roasted potatoes, sweet potato gratin, cauliflower, Israeli couscous salad, and a quinoa salad. Everything was delicious, fresh and tasted home made. The sweet potato gratin was creamy and well seasoned. We all left very satisfied feeling as if we had home cooked healthy food which was a nice change. read more

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