We ate here for lunch one day after seeing it had a good rating on Yelp and Google. When we…read morearrived, we saw that they had painted on the front window that they had been a finalist for top cafe in New Zealand three times 3 times in the past 8 years or so. However, from what I saw, this was completely unwarranted. This cafe was average in every way. I can't think of a single thing they excelled at, though at the same time I can't think of anything that was clearly subpar. I tend to give 3 stars in this situation, but I just can't do it here because of the feeling I got eating here. Think of your oldest living relative, someone who doesn't go out much and who never travels far. This is the kind of place they would like. People's tastes have changed over the decades, but this restaurant hasn't changed with them. They had a menu posted outside, and at least two inside, and all were different, so examine them all carefully before placing your order. I ended up with the fish sandwich because I didn't see you could get a half portion of the fish and chips because I assumed all menus would be the same. My wife ordered lasagna. After ordering we had to go up and request water separately, which was unusual. My sandwich came, it was fish on store-bought bread with lettuce, tomato and mayo/tartar sauce; it also came with fries. Mine was very bland and just not that good. It was also messier than you'd expect. My wife didn't enjoy her lasagna either; it looked like a hot mess; she picked away at it, scraped off a bunch of cheese (she said it had no meat or tomato sauce, something I thought all lasagna had), picked at her salad a bit then just gave up on her meal altogether. Simply, this place just isn't that good, let alone great. You'd be better off picking another restaurant at random, or as my wife said after leaving, at one of the fast food places in town. Maybe they were good once, but they sure have fallen.

We ate here on February 15 during a road trip, as we were passing by Greymouth. This place seemed…read morelike a no-brainer between the amount of awards and great reviews. I can only assume that this place has gone downhill since receiving the awards. We walked in, waited in a short line. The cashier refused to say any pleasantries (including "Hello") and would only look at us. It was uncomfortable to say the least. It was especially noticeable when I saw her conversing with many other patrons during our visit. I ordered the lasagna and salad ($17). Honestly, it tasted exactly like Stouffer's lasagna. There was way too much cheese and hardly any meat in the lasagna. There was so much cheese that I scraped off a large amount, leaving about 1/2 cup on my plate. It was greasy and gross. There was no real flavor in the food. Also strange is how they give you a table number and then proceed to go ask everyone in the dining room if this is the food that you ordered. There seems to be no correlation between the table number and the food that goes out. I also observed with several tables how the customer ordered a hot drink (such as a flat white) and never got it until way after the food was delivered and only after they inquired about the drink a second or third time. I saw a sign posted in the dining room reading "unattended children will be taken as slaves." While I have seen many signs regarding unattended children I have never seen one including slave language. I found the sign to be unnecessary (and alarming), as I was the youngest patron in the dining room by several decades. In all, I would stay away.

Nice little coffeeshop to stop in after a long train ride! Plenty of sandwich/savory options,…read morethough I opted for a slice of banana cake. It was pretty good, though the frosting was a bit cloying and I wound up scraping it off. For a drink I had an iced mocha given it was quite hot out. It quenched my thirst just fine, but wasn't mind blowing. Service was kind and quick and there was plenty of seating both indoors and outside. Would certainly recommend!

A nice bright cafe for breakfast on a gray spring day. It seems like it is one of a few places that…read moreare open early. Staff are friendly. Food and coffee good. Nice comfortable place to start a day of touring. We got hot breakfasts, but they also have available plenty of baked items and breakfast sandwich type items ready for grab and go.

If yoh don't stop here while in Greymouth you are seriously missing out! Ordered one of the…read morespecials- a baked lemon salmon with quinoa salad and i daresay it was one of the top 10 best cooked salmons I've ever had. Crispy skin on ghe bottom, succulent and juicy throughout! The lemon was a lovely flavor add and not something that veiled the beautiful flavor of the fish. I'm from Oregon where it's fair to say we are big foodies and I loved it sp much I begged the chef to explain its preparation (which she kindly obliged). Staff were friendly and the interior was quite charming. I will end my rant in all capps: IF YOU ARE GOING THROUGH GREYMOUTH EAT HERE!!

I had a salad from the cabinet fridge and it was pretty good! Roasted veggies, spinach + feta for…read moreonly $12. Nice sized portion, friendly staff and chill atmosphere. Will be back to try their coffee.

Seemed to be one of the better spots for breakfast in town. We got into town late and everything…read morewas closed, so we wanted a hearty breakfast before driving up the coast to the Picton ferry. Workers were very nice. I ordered the French toast, which was decent. It came with a banana that was cooked, which was good but different for me. It also had two strips of bacon and chocolate sauce. My husband ordered a burger and had them add as egg on top. The cook initially got his order wrong so his food came out later than mine, but his burger was fine and it came with a mountain of fries. I got an Americano with milk, which was decent. New Zealanders love their espresso!

So after doing a bit of travel around the country side and still not seeing a kiwi it had left our…read morespirits low and needing breakfast, so we thought we would try this little happening place. It had a pretty good location on the corner Awesome coffee great food friendly service 5 out of 5

Very touristy-trap feel and the pricing reflects that. It was a nice space and the covered patio…read morelooked nice. I only came in for a coffee to-go which took a surprisingly long time. I ordered a flat white and they gave me a buzzer for when it was ready to pick up. I don't know that they were particularly busy, but almost 10mins for a coffee was a bit ridiculous. Also, to pay what I paid for the tiniest coffee I think I have ever seen, I would have gotten the large and paid the difference. Seriously, it was the smallest flat white I have gotten on my trip through out NZ thus far and it was a bit weak for my taste and comparatively to other flat whites I have had. The staff were not particularly friendly either...the guy that took my order seemed like everyone was bothering him with their presence. Maybe I came at an off-time or something, but not impressed in the slightest.

All websites and flyers say open Monday through Friday, 8 AM. Showed up at 8:30am on Monday and it…read morewas closed.

Popular cafe, excellent coffee! This popular cafe has a very…read moretempting display cabinet, an appealing menu and a wonderful cheese room. We didn't end up eating there but we went there a couple of times for coffee. The coffee was excellent - nice and strong with no bitterness!

We were looking for a nice restaurant for lunch and noticed that this place had more patrons than…read moreany other restaurant nearby, which is always a good sign. Besides, the dining room looked big and airy. so we decided to give it a try. The canon Smokey chicken fettuccine I ordered was very tasty and to my pleasant relief the sauce was creamy but not heavy.

Go where the locals go is my motto, so when the woman at the train station suggested Freddy's to me…read morefor lunch, off I went. Go past the other, better known cafe in town and head just past it, up the old oak stair case to where Freddy's is located. You'll be greeted warmly at the top of the stairs and told to sit anywhere. They are used to those trying to grab food before catching the train so if you are in a hurry- they have already prepared items in the case on the counter, or they will suggest what on their regular menu can be gotten quickly. I had plenty of time but ordered one of the "fast dishes" and a cup of tea. In my instance, it was a bowl of seafood chowder and a slice of garlic bread. Quite tasty, warm and fresh, perfect to tide me over until dinner time. Other items on the menu include sandwiches, freshly prepared coffees and pastries, specials and soups of the day and more. It was a great suggestion to eat here and the prices are reasonable too. And the ambiance, while no frills, offers plenty of space to enjoy your food. You may want to grab a table at the windows and people watch as I did . . .very interesting the people who come through this little town! So the next time you are in Greymouth and looking for a great place to grab a bite, be sure to look up. Freddy's will be there waiting for you!

A popular upscaled local cafe in Greymouth. Overlooks Mackay street and near the train station…read more The place- spacious, clean. Good ambience. Has a mixture of two and four sweaters as well as a couch for you too relax. The food- has an extensive menu. The good I got was pretty average. Ordered the open Chicken and bacon sammy special. The bread was tough. The chicken was actually tender but not too much flavor. The whole sandwich was a saturated by the time it got to me. Nothing remarkable about the chips. The drinks- standard stuff. Have to say their flatwhite was very well made. Could do with some healthier shakes or fresh juice on the menu. The service- generally friendly, but seem overwhelm at times. Really wanting to give them a higher score, but they are the food does not quite match up with the food. No free internet, but a handy place to catch up with people if you don't want to go to the chain store coffee shop downstairs.