Passing by Methven on the way back to Christchurch. A friend recommend this cafe to us. It's a very…read moreinteresting place to have lunch, brunch or just to have a coffee break. The owner Maria is very friendly. It's amazing how many stuff around you while you are eating. Just like a cafe hidden in an antique store. :)

Nice spot to stretch your legs and have some coffee while driving in NZ. We passed this place and…read morecame back since it looked cozy. Got a coffee and a hot chocolate, both of which were good. The seating area is very cute and the backyard has some outdoor seating overlooking green hills with lots of sheep grazing on them.

Beautiful stop to get a flat white while on your roadie from Christchurch to Wanaka or other parts…read moreof South Island. We took a bathroom break but ended up staying for a flat white and the view! It is a quiet cafe with a goat in the back, super cute but be careful of putting your finger in the fence to pet him, he sticks his head out to get grass on the other side and will bite anything in sight. Also tip: if you order take away it is a $0.50 NZD charge for takeaway cup even if you bring your own, plus the wood cabin dining room is so nice so take a load off and enjoy the stop.

Best cafe in Tekapo…read more We stopped by for breakfast all 3 days we were in the area and our flat whites (one regular, one with soy) were consistently great. The muffin flavor rotates daily. We tried the banana caramel, chocolate and Nutella flavors and all were delicious (& not too sweet). The berry French toast is also delicious. We also tried the curried chicken wrap which was tasty, and minced meat pie which was decent. Service is great and staff is friendly. You are given a number if you decide to eat-in and the drinks are brought timely. The food may take awhile, but it's fine since you can sip on your drink in the meantime. Communal tables available with a fair amount of seating. Cute vibe. Lots of parking. Definitely our favorite spot.

BUSY brunch spot on the main drive in Lake Tekapo but probably the one eatery with the best…read morequality. THANKFULLY, they give you an overestimation of wait times, at least for food, my Croque Madame (19.5 NZD) coming out very fast to the picnic bench just outside. FRESH ingredients and despite only having 1 egg, the free range egg was actually quite big with a mostly runny yolk. I did wish there was more bechamel sauce perhaps because it was a little dry. I practically almost finished this before the boy was able to fetch my Flat White for me, the baristas positively inundated by in-cafe orders alongside walk-up window ones. It was already quite crowded at 9AM on a Friday, so VERY popular, but with reason!

Their slogan says it all ... Sit long, Talk much, Laugh often ... what a delightfully relaxed place…read morethis is. I dropped in and enjoyed lunch here. It wasn't very busy but I was intrigued by the fabulous collection of china cups and other pieces. My lunch was fine (poached eggs, salad and cheese) but the atmosphere wins the day. There's no sense of hurry here. People come in and enjoy a leisurely visit. I hadn't planned to stay long, but I did. It was so enjoyable. Coffee is good. There's parking at the rear too. Thank you.

This gorgoeus little vintage Cafe serves freshly baked cakes and scones, breakfasts etc but it's…read morethe surroundings that make it special. You are surrounded by vintage china and artefacts, some for sale, as you sit and enjoy a good coffee or tea. Friendly, helpful staff, well worth a visit.

Very friendly and pleasant place for breakfast. I had the lemon muffin and the mocha, both of which…read morewere lovely. My friend said the latte and the bacon and egg buttie were also good. Highly recommended if you are looking for a nice place to stop, have a cup, and plan for the day ahead. (The restroom is also spotless -- bonus points!)

Great food, great wine & great coffee. The menu has a…read moreselection of meals from around the globe, there's also a cabinet selection of savouries and sweets all which are prepared in the kitchen and the coffee beans are locally roasted in Christchurch

Beautiful garden setting with great food and friendly service. Delicious cheese scone and excellent…read morecoffee. Gorgeous on a sunny day and warm and cosy inside with the fire on a cold one.

Had salmon, soup , tea and coffee. The food in particular was delish! Very fresh fish, also had a…read morenice tea selection. Top marks all around!

Best pies - get the Sheffield Pastie and you wont be disappointed!…read more Great selection of everything

It might be the BEST pie shop on the South Island! They had tons of options, including vegetarian…read morepies and desserts. I had the garlic roasted veggie pie and it was delicious - a perfect pastry crust surrounding a mix of velvety garlic cream cheese, kumara and other veggies. The staff was very friendly and helpful in explaining what was in the various pies. It's a cute little shop with indoor and outdoor seating.

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This place was so tasty! They made a great flat white coffee, but the avocado toast was amazing! It…read moreis a little higher priced, but totally worth it. It was more of an undone type of avocado toast with seasonings, poached eggs, tomatoes, and some sort of tangy butter or aioli, I'm not sure. It was just so pleasing to the eye and tasty! I did have much more avocado left, so I wished it had a bit more bread but it was still a good amount of food. I would recommend, it seemed to be a busy place with a few tables inside and some outside seating. Also a great spot on regent street next to other shops.