A very lively spot at 8:30am on a weekday. After visiting a few coffee shops on this trip to New…read moreZealand, it's become clear that coffee is definitely a thing in this country and it's nice that I haven't seen a single one of those green siren places! Fabulous display of pastries and breakfast foods, it was the "Bacon Pie" that caught my eye this morning. Practically a slice of cake except made with layers of cheese and egg and bacon (what we Americans would call 'ham') with pastry. Reheated under the broiler, it was excellent and I'm sorry that it did not photograph well. With the breakfast, a flat white which is similar to a cappuccino but with less foam. Delicious rich coffee that was perfect. I took an hour to sit and write a Yelp review on their free wifi and also wartch a pretty steady stream of people coming in for their fix as well as several meetups of folks also hanging out. Friendly fun morning vibe. [Review 331 of 2024 - 2 in New Zealand - 21365 overall]

This popular cafe with a relaxed vibe has a delicious looking selection of food in their display…read morecabinet and makes wonderful coffee. We just wish they served their coffee in proper cups!

We had breakfast here one morning after spending the night in town. The cafe has a main dining…read morearea, but also a small area in the front for take away orders, which we found convenient. They have an array of pastries, muffins and other baked good. They also had various teas and coffee to drink. The cafe looked quite nice, the perfect setting for a nice breakfast. Our food was very good, as was the tea I ordered. If I was looking to have breakfast in Blenheim again, I would definitely go here.

Cafe/restaurant with a big nterior space as well as a deck area overlooking the river. Comfy…read moreatmosphere with a cosy fire on a chilly day. Today was a morning tea stop, so a peach and white chocolate muffin filled the spot (served warm with a little yoghurt on the side). The sweet selection is brought on a tray to your table and explained which is a nice touch (some looked more enticing than others). There's also a full menu for bkfst, lunch and dinner options and easy parking outside.

Good for vegans and omnivores. The coffee was excellent and the breakfast tasty. My vegan…read moredaughter thought the vegan Huevos Rancheros made the best meal she had enjoyed in New Zealand. My toast with greens came with cheese and I ordered a side of sausage. It wasn't vegan but it was tasty.

Came here on a Saturday morning and the place was busy but not crowded. At first I was disappointed…read moreto find this was a vegan restaurant but once I started eating their food I was blown away! The coffee, bean Burritto with hot sauce on the side, and Cranky Goat tasted so fresh and delicious I didn't care it was a vegan meal! What a gem of a find in Blenheim! The prices are very reasonable ($7 & $10) and the crowd is all age groups. I saw kids, hipsters and old couples eating here. Would recommend to anyone visiting to try this place out.

I heard on the street (well, in the Speight's Ale House actually) that this is THE cafe to head…read morefor in Blenheim. They weren't wrong, wish I'd found it sooner! Described as an urban grocery delicatessen, this place delivers with a smart cabinet selection of savoury choices and some yummy sweet treats, Paleo included. Plus a big range of gourmet deli products and kitchen/homewares. A few brands I recognise from up north, plus some locally sourced products too. Nicely presented food and a good range of seating inside and out. Set away from the main shopping area and well worth the visit. There's a small Bkfst menu at the counter, but mostly cabinet food. I had a delicious sundried tomato and feta risotto cake, a 'hot' coffee and a passion fruit melting moment. Can see why this place has won best cafe in Marlborough more than once.

Cute corner café. Great location and the food and coffee is great! The owners are really attentive.read more

I'm pretty sure if I had just ordered everything right it would have been perfect. It's no ones…read morefault but mine which makes it seem harsh that I even give it a 3 star. I'll explain... I'm still confused on how to order my coffee in this county. I just like iced coffee but a barista the day before said it's called a flat white here. So we ordered those which are actually cappuccinos. They were pretty!! But not what I like... (not their fault). I knew the Eggs Benedict looked delicious in all the pictures I had seen but I was intrigued by the poached eggs, kumara, and avocado dish. The lady helped me pick that one since it's so unique and apparently a big seller. Again, my fault for thinking it was going to be an avocado toast with bits of potato. I don't know where I got that from, it doesn't even say toast on there. Anyways, I didn't care for it or the texture of the kumara. There was also only a small slice or two of avocado tucked in there. Not my fave, but if I had an extra day I would have given it a second try with the eggs Benedict or French toast.

Neighbourhood cafe with a big open space and lots of comfy couches as well as tables and chairs…read more The food has an emphasis on dairy free, sugar free and Paleo and there's a range of smoothies. Also a shared work space, so nice vibe to this place. Great place to meet friends or catch up on your magazine reading!

I'm only giving a two star, and that's after three visits! Beautifully outfitted and with a nice…read moresunny open courtyard, Kotare is the newly opened cafe in Springlands. At first the food looked appetising, very large portions (so big it would be better to share) and a bit pricey... coffee and something sweet will set you back $10-$11. There's also a bkfst menu with a few options around the $16-$18 mark. The food overall is disappointing, I've tried the cinnamon bun, the brownie and had high hopes for the custard square (after being convinced at the til it was amazing) but with undercooked pastry, a stodgy filling and slathered with swirls of chilled (as in hard) buttercream it was not enjoyable. Even the complimentary brownie bite on my flat white had a burnt taste (do they use the end bits?). Not worth another visit unless they massively up their game.

En route from Picton to Omaha, stopped in for breakfast. Delicious scrambled eggs and bacon…read morebreakfast, great tea and coffee. Two breakfasts and beverages cost $38, so prices are not cheap. You can sit outside in a courtyard or in the spacious pleasant dining area. Good service, too!

Delicious lunch and wonderful wine tasting We had lunch at…read moreRock Ferry after a lovely wine tasting. The food was delicious - our open steak sandwich and our tarakihi was cooked perfectly and presented beautifully. It was quite reasonably priced too.....

We arrived too late in the afternoon to eat but Hayden gave us a tasting session - we enjoyed it…read moresince we were the only ones there. We toured NZ in the winter and avoided all the crowds. He served us 5 different wines and we bought two bottles. The tasting room is quite new and well designed.