Nice cafe in the Frankton Marina. It gets real busy in the morning. We stopped in for lunch. Got…read morethe mushroom pasta and the kiragi chicken sandwich. Sandwich was fine but the pasta stole the show, just lots of flavor in that bowl of Al dente pasta.

Can't say it was good. Can't say it was bad. Acceptable is probably the right word to describe The…read moreBoat Shed Cafe in located at the Frankton Marina in Queenstown. It's a small place, and it was a rainy day, so there was only indoor seating, which was too bad as the outdoor seating had amazing views of the lake. There was about a 25-30-minute wait, which was fine since we're here. Not sure what's going on over here but seems like all the staff had frowns and not being friendly or courteous was part of their job responsibilities. But no big deal. No one was rude, or disrespectful. There are not too many choices here, but does cover different type of meats, and different style of dishes, such as fish tacos, steak sandwiches, mushroom pasta, chorizo scramble, benedict, spring greens, and etc. Everything is overall on the pricey side, and the portions are on the smaller side too. But you're here for the view and experience, right? Started with a coffee. It was good. Super clean taste. No free refills (I asked). Wish it reached the top, or in a bigger cup! Flat White was also good. Creamy, milky, foamy, solid coffee taste. The Boat Shed Benedict was all right. It was the basic. Nice, runny egg, and toasty English muffin. It ate overall really bland. The muffin didn't seem like there was any oil or butter and ate dry. The Herb Hollandaise was bland and not herbaceous either. I would've preferred more on the plate to make the benedict less dry. I added on Smoked Salmon for $9. It was good and definitely added the salty and savory I needed, but the portion seemed quite small. The Mushroom Pasta was decent. Soft pappardelle pasta and tender portobello mushrooms. A nice amount of porcini butter and truffle oil. A touch bland for me, and portion seemed small. We added a Smashed Avocado, and this was the most rich and tasty dish of the meal. Overall, this was a decent experience. The food was acceptable--basic and straight-forward. You really need add on a side to make it more filling and flavorful. It's a little pricey based on the portion size and type of dish. Coffee drinks were good. I wouldn't mind coming back and ordering something different while sitting in the outdoor area. I don't mind the frowns all around.

was staying in queenstown for the week and was craving brunch food. saw this place on maps and…read moredecided to check it out after seeing their instagram for their lakeside views! went on a tuesday early afternoon and it was still pretty crowded with about a half hour wait. was seated indoors but the view is still unbeatable! got the eggs benedict, chorizo scrambled egg, biscoff latte, and blueberry french toast! all was so delicious and the lox with the benedict was very fresh and the blueberry french toast came with cream filling and vanilla ice cream. overall, i would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a scenic view with excellent brunch!

Brunch for 3 ppl, on a sunny Monday morning. Busy place. My daughter wisely made a reservation…read more Not a large place, indoor & outdoor seating. Outdoor seating, a partial view of the lake. Varied menu. Prices a little high. Service is okay at best. No acknowledgement by server. Eventually server arrived to take our coffee/juice orders. We ordered the entrees at the same time, just in case. Eggs Benny was a hit, Cilbir Eggs, basically poached eggs on ciabatta, was thoroughly enjoyed. Breakfast Butty was just okay. Overall, Just an okay experience. Be advised of limited parking. Directions are sketchy, but patrons have to park in a pay parking lot, then have their parking validated by the server/hostess.

Service was amazing, food was unreal, ambiance was special and made me feel comfortableread more

This is a great place to get a coffee and some nice food. Staff are great and friendly. The coffee…read moretastes fantastic!

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.

A friend recommended this place to me so on one of the mornings I got up to try it out. I came in…read morearound 7:30am and there were only a few other tables occupied. I ordered my go-to breakfast item, which is their Vudu Benedict ($30NZD), along with a cup of their Housemade Lemon Honey Ginger ($6). You order at their counter in the middle of the shop, and then they give you a number to take to your table. The tea came out pretty quickly, and the benedict followed maybe about 10 minutes after. The benedict was good, and while there was only 1 egg, the whole thing stuffed me for hours afterwards. The bread at the bottom was definitely the most filling part, and I was struggling to finish it all. They had a glass display with various bakery items, and they looked so good I was so tempted to get something even though I was stuffed from the benedict. If I ever come back to Queenstown I would definitely be coming back here to try some of those bakery items.

I thoroughly enjoyed the many honey flavors & the medicinal honeys! The liquid thyme honey was…read moredelicious. Such interesting information that only one species of bees in NZ produce honey. I personally loved this educational experience.

There were some weather concerns prior to the tour and the staff here were very responsive! Millie…read morewas a truly amazing tour guide! We learned so much about bees and honey spinning! She took the time to answer everyone's questions and took lots of pictures of each of us with our camera! We highly recommend this experience!

Very rude staff. Good food, get ready to feel unimportant…read more Menu shows a fish option for dinner. Item did NOT indicate that it was breaded when other items clearly note "crumbed" or fried. Item arrived, deep fried and breaded. Okay - not the end of the world. Maybe it's my own mistake... here's where it gets nuts.... I told the waiter about the issue, said I don't mind even paying for the item because maybe my kids will eat it, but could I please order some grilled chicken instead. First, his response when I OFFERED TO PAY for an item that was ultimately their own miscommunication was "okay, good." Like, good, you SHOULD pay for this item. But then he proceeds to roll his eyes and get visibly upset that I asked to order (and pay for) an additional item that was grilled. I'm not a cheapskate, was even giving the benefit of the doubt that this could've been customer error (it wasn't, but let's just take ownership here, right?). But then to get visibly shamed by the waiter, not a single apology or helpful manner, just frustration and irritated behavior. So, I sent a note to them on instagram about the menu and the experience as I didn't want to just leave a review. They view the message, never reply or acknowledge. So, it tells me a lot about how they run their business. Funny thing is, we are there for breakfast and then came back for dinner. The food was good, but do NOT come here for service. We're easy going, not looking for a freebie, just wanted food AS LISTED on the menu. The waiter at one point came back and said "you know it's fried but still gluten free, right?" I acknowledged and said "yes, but it isn't about the gluten, I'm just not interested in fried fish." He became even more irritated because he felt I was being difficult by wanting to eat cleaner. That's WHY we wanted to eat here in the first place, because it IS SUPPOSED to be cleaner! Anyhow, I can see by recent reviews that this place is going downhill with the service. I get it, people can be difficult, but don't shame customers that are polite and trying to do the right thing. We've been in restaurant service before, I know it's tough; but also, level up and take responsibility and check the ego at the door. PS: Turkish Eggs with Brekkie were out of this world delicious.

What a beautiful restaurant! They offer indoor and outdoor seating and both have great ambiance!…read moreThe service was friendly but a bit slow. Full disclosure they told me upfront that it would be about a 30min wait once my order was placed and it took about that much time. No biggie, we are on island time! I ordered coffee, chili egg toast with bacon and a side of fries. All were delicious but it was entirely too much food for one person. I could have done without the tasty fries. I would recommended you try this place but be patient or choose another spot if you're in a hurry. High recommend you give it a try!

A perfect place to grab some caffeine. I enjoyed a macadamian nut milk latte and my husband had an…read moreiced coffee. We got our coffees as takeaway, so we didn't get a chance to enjoy the cafe, but if you have time, I'd recommend taking a seat in this new coffee shop and slowly sip your warm drink.

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

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!

Food and service, both amazing! Really delicious & "farm to table" style. Even the decor is cozy,…read morecasual and cute! The juice is super refreshing, can really taste the freshness! Love the straw.... will definitely be back here. It's on the way to the gondola... great stop before or after the ride!

Such a great vegan-friendly menu. The vegan blueberry/blackberry pancakes were to die for and…read morefreshly-squeezed juice was incredible. I wish I could've come back and tried all of the many vegan menu items, which included: Vegan cake Vegan Benedict Vegan mushroom burger Smoothies This place is super cute and walkable from the center of town. I highly recommend!