We stayed in the townhouse right behind this bakery, so over a couple of days we stopped by to try…read morea variety of pastries. We stopped by around 8:30 am and only waited 5 minutes! Our favorite by far was the berry danish: you can really taste the quality. The layers are incredibly crispy and you can literally hear the crackle when you bite into it. The berries were fresh and flavorful, and the custard added a nice balance. At about NZD8 each, the pastries felt reasonably priced, especially when converted to USD. We also really enjoyed the apple crumble danish, which was delicious as well. The items we liked the least were the regular chocolate croissant and the ginger pear tart; they were fine but didn't stand out compared to the others. There are a few outdoor tables if you want to dine in, and they offer drinks too. We mainly grabbed pastries to go and brought them back to the townhouse, so we didn't dine in, but everything we tried was fresh and well made. The bakery is next to the restaurant and part of the Alpine Junction development.

Great and busy bakery near Wanaka! Counter service was good- order and wait. We got lucky and…read morefound two barstools against the wall to enjoy our sausage rolls and latte- the place was packed! Small and charming, casual cafe. The latte was nice and smooth. The sausage roll had a nice flaky crust.

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.

Looking for a good meat pie in Cromwell? Here you go! Nice flaky crust, hot meaty and gooey…read morecheesy center accompanied with a thick gravy center. Definitely a nice filling pie, kept me full for hours! Service was good, just order at counter and pay- easy. It's a basic cafe, ample amount of seating inside and out.

I'm not sure how to feel about this place. We stumbled upon Cromwell Bakery after seeing the giant…read morefruit statues passing this little shopping center. The donuts and pies in the display case looked great! But for some reason, we were attracted by a big corn dog looking food on a stick, with it's too 1/3 covered in ketchup. The food was labeled as "hot dog", but it was more of a corndog. A wrinkly looking corndog. With ketchup slathered on the top third of the dog. It was weird. But it wasn't bad. But I wouldn't want to eat it again. Maybe try the donuts or savory pies if you stop by. Or try the "hot dog" if you're adventurous.

Absolutely perfect sausage roll! Flaky buttery crush on the outside and tender warm sausage…read morecenter. Counter service is what you would expect. It's a cute little bakery in the middle of town with a few tables to sit and enjoy your food. Easy nearby parking available.

Delicious! We got coffee, pastries and a steak/cheese pie. Not a lot of seating but we were lucky…read moreand got a spot. Definitely try it out!

Top tier coffee and brunch when visiting Arrowtown. great service and good food options as well…read more Really enjoyed the coffee especially.

Almost always has a line but moves fast. Lots of parking nearby at the start of the trailheads. Has…read moretraditional NZ meat pies as well as some special flavors, along with sandwiches, sweet treats, and bread. I've tried the: - lamb & mint: was oddly sweet and I didn't like it - Green Thai curry: a good kick with juicy chicken, good flavor - butter chicken: juicy chicken, could've used stronger flavor and spicy! Pastry is pretty thick but fresh. All $7 NZD. Also had a loaf of their sourdough ($6 NZD), quite tasty. Credit card has a fee as most places in NZ charge.

The best cream buns in the world. I hadn't been here for ten years and it was my first stop on…read morethis trip and the cream buns were just as amazing as I remember them. We also had a couple of the mince pies. This bakery is well worth a stop if you are in Alexandra - actually the cream buns are so good, a n entire trip to Alexandra is worth it just to get the cream bun. We would highly recommend.

Tried the "Drunken Cherry" cupcake. The cake was super moist and delicious, and there was Pinot…read moremixed throughout. Sadly the frosting was really gritty. Price was decent for a full sized cupcake and overall flavor was nice. The gal working was friendly and attentive. Overall it was good not great.

Delicious cupcakes in all sorts of flavours Beautifully…read moredecorated cakes and cupcakes Cute little shop down a side alley but well worth seeking out!!

This quaint cottage has a nice selection of pastries, tea and coffee, plus brunch food. We came…read morejust for coffee and tea. My husband had one of the famous sticky buns with currents and I had a gluten free banana bread with blood orange hot tea. The tea was very nice and served in a heavy pottery pitcher that kept it hot during a cool morning. The banana bread was very moist and not too sweet. The sticky bun was proclaimed to be very good. The outside garden is the place to sit if the weather is good.

What a great spot in Arrowtown! So glad my husband and I stopped here. The back garden is so…read morepeaceful and we very much enjoyed our breakfast while sitting under a pear tree. He ordered the Turkish eggs and I the chili scrambled. Both perfectly made & well flavored. We also shared a sticky bun which was delicious.

Fun Tasty Cookies & fun-loving interior!…read more Food: Cookies 5/5 all round -Salted Carmel (warm and delicious) -Chocolate Chunk (tasty) -Mille Bottle: Milk & S'more combo (see picture) They warm up the cookies so they're nice and warm and tasty. The s'more was a great combination of favors and the milk made it taste even better! (New Zealand has delicious Milk, it won't disappoint!) Ambiance: -Fun and beautifully designed. They have their own mascot and a lot of fun designs. Service: -The staff is very friendly and helpful if you need any suggestions -Line the line can get long due to the high demand but if you have the time it's worth checking out! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Man, I may be in the minority here, but I thought this spot was so overhyped…read more The decor of the store - or Cookie Bar I should say - caught our eyes our first day in Queenstown. It's got bright colors, cartoon-y Cookie mascot, and merch everywhere. Cookie Time is a NZ brand icon, which is awesome! I loooove that they have gluten free options, and we found those in gas stations and convenience stores throughout NZ. However, our actual visit to the Cookie Bar was lackluster at best. The line was crazy long, the wait for cookies was long, and there were a few things that broke the magic: like there being "milk taps" but they're just for show - the milk is prepackaged. And you can see the rough-looking cookie warmer behind the station of unenthusiastic workers. The cookies and milk were good, but didn't blow our minds - maybe that's because we're used to fresh warm cookies like Sweet Martha's in Minnesota. There's very little seating inside so you have to take it to go or jockey for a barstool while everyone waits inside for their order to be ready. The brand and packaged items are great, but I wouldn't go out of my way to recommend this to a friend heading to Queenstown.