Joe's Garage

Yelp community isn't kidding when it raves about your breakfast. I went with the herbed pea and…read moremint fritters - I had no idea what to expect (not the most common flavors for us Americans), but I want more of it. It was flavorful and filling. We had great service - they were friendly and hospitable; they provided menu recommendations and were courteous about allergy needs. The lake and mountain view was Remarkable :-). The menu was delightful. I'd love to come back for breakfast again.

Came here for a glass of mulled wine to slowly wind the day away on vacation. Unbeknownst to me, I…read morearrived with only 30 minutes left before they closed. Despite that, staff was kind and attentive, not rushing to close. The mulled wine hit the spot and sitting outside, even in winter, is well worth the views. There was also a woman singing opera on the wharf - drinks and show. Very nice spot.

Permanently closed

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Brunch Menu. 03/31/2023

Vudu Cafe & Larder

4.3(132 reviews)

Amazing food and service. We went back several times in our short visit to Queenstown.read more

Food was great, got the smash burger, blueberry cheesecake french toast, eggs w/ bacon and…read morepotatoes, and the eggs benedict with manuka smoked bacon We also got the maple latte, peppermint mocha, flat white, and the long black The drinks were great, and the food was good too though the sauce on the burger was a little strange (but not necessarily in a bad way) The place itself is cute, but quite small. We had to wait outside a bit for a table. It was pretty annoying to be kicked off the wifi for no reason halfway through and having to rejoin though The servers were nice, though we barely interacted with them aside from ordering and them delivering our food. The food and drinks came out pretty fast, which was nice Overall a good place, my only complaint being the wifi issue and the fact that the bathroom feels like its in the backrooms of a supply closet

Raspberry chia pudding. Amazing! Will go back for another.

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Bespoke Kitchen

4.7(70 reviews)

0.4 km

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!

Pre-made options and bakery items

Karage Chicken Burger

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Karage Chicken Burger

Mrs Ferg

4.6(23 reviews)

Delicious meat pies! Our favorite food of the trip!…read more PARKING: Some street parking available, we opted to park in the paid lots nearby. LOCATION: Right next to Ferg Burgers, be sure to stand in the right line. The line to Ferg Burgers is often very long & out the door, whereas the line for the bakery is often quite short. SERVICE: Efficient. You place your order and your items are handed to you quickly. FOOD: We tried a couple of the meat pies (steak & lamb) and were surprised by how delicious they were. The crust was flaky and the meat was warm and perfectly seasoned. We also loved the brownie, which was fudgy but not too sweet. There is no place to eat in the shop itself, so we took our food to a nearby area and enjoyed the pies there. It was a bit chilly so the pies were absolutely perfect.

The deliciousness can be seen and smelled From…read moreThe moment you step inside. What amazing gelato and sorbets.

Halumi cheese croissant- made to order

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Panna cotta & Figs and Manuka Honey

Yonder

4.4(36 reviews)

0.1 km

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!

GREAT food and GREAT atmosphere!!…read more Food: -SMASHED LAMB KOFTA 5/5 (this loaded Focaccia bread includes a variety of flavors which combine really well, see picture) -BEEF BRISKET & FRIES 5/5 (Delicious, well prepared and cooked brisket, community bbq sauce, & fries which are crunchy and DELICIOUS! See picture) Drinks: - Whiskey sour 4/5 - Spicy Margarita 5/5 They include a real chile inside which brings out the spice. Well made! Service 3/5: -Our primary server was okay, she forgot a couple things and seemed like she was having an off day. The other servers were friendly and helpful! Atmosphere -it's a vibrant atmosphere and definitely worth checking out Overall a great restaurant for food and atmosphere!

Bar

Vegan crispy tofu bowl

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Whiskey sour (left) and spicy margarita (right)

Fergbaker

4.6(93 reviews)

The Ferg strikes again... with some renowned, memorable meat pies! An added bonus for an always…read moreeasy-going line with the ability to pop in either in the morning or afternoon for a quick fuel and/ or re-fuel. Pies are at 8.90 NZD. A well-balanced pie with an even 50:50 ratio between the puff pastry lid and base. Their pies be more flakey and soft, none too crusty, and with ultra tasty fillings. The puff lid was delightfully layered and just melted in your mouth. The boy felt inclined to stop here twice in one day so I'd reckon it was a hit!

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.

Meatpies

Steak and cheese Meatpie

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Beef & Cheese Pie

Halo Forbidden Bite

4.5(33 reviews)

0.1 km

The food and coffee here are so good!…read more We were here for breakfast. You seat yourself, then a waitress will come bring you menus and water. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The wait staff was super friendly. I had the corn fritters with streaky bacon as well as a mocha. My boyfriend had the breakfast burrito and a latte. The corn fritters had actual whole kernels of corn in them which I loved. It was a relatively light, healthy meal. And the streaky bacon in New Zealand overall is so amazing. I wish we had that kind of bacon in America. The mocha was also great...nice and smooth. My boyfriend said his meal was really good too. The food was so fresh, something I'm not used to having.

This restaurant has been replaced by another breakfast / brunch place called Odd Saint so different…read morefoods but still good. Just a heads up so you aren't disappointed when you can't find it!

Mushroom pate

Make your own bowl and a side of black pudding.

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Chai latte

The Bath House Cafe

4.8(26 reviews)

•$$$

What a great oasis and place to just sit and chill...literally. we were outside and a little…read morecool...but they gave us a blanket. The food was great. I had the mince with poached eggs and my Wife had the chicken sandwich. The coffee - best we've had in Queenstown. We even ordered a second coffee each to go. Oh, and the view isn't bad.

This quaint little spot on the edge of the lake was a perfect spot for breakfast! We had the egg…read moresandwich and the eggs and bacon Benedict.

Eggs Benedict w sauce on the side

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The view

Pier

4.1(54 reviews)

•$$$

DATE OF VISIT: end of February 2020 SERVICE: beyond 5 stars…read moreVIEWS: 5 stars FOOD: 5 stars RECOMMENDATIONS: Pan Seared Scallops, Truffle Parmesan Fries (see my pictures) LOW CARB OPTIONS: Oysters, Mussels, Pan Seared Scallops, Salmon Salad I chose this restaurant for their menu as I LOVE SEAFOOD and living in Arizona, we don't get much fresh seafood. It's a rather small menu but delicious, nonetheless. The staff was INCREDIBLY friendly and so helpful. We walked by in the afternoon and put our names down for dinner and they were so accommodating giving us a PRIME spot outside where we can stare at the absolutely spectacular views! There were actually customers that snuck in and sat on the patio right as we were going to be seated and the staff politely told them they had to wait for a table and got both us and them sat. I absolutely appreciate when staff steps up to make sure that everyone is honored. I am a sucker for scallops and would 100% order these again. They were seared perfectly (not overcooked). I wanted a little something more with my 3 scallops and the truffle parmesan fries were EXCELLENT. I am also picky about my fries, I don't like fries that are battered, I prefer them smooth but crispy and these were exactly that! This was almost a year ago and I still think about this meal! We plan on returning to Queenstown and this would definitely be on the list!

The clams and oysters were really good! Service was good but slow. Had to flag down a waiter more…read morethan once. The drinks were really good too. Great spot off the boardwalk with nice dining inside and even better dining outside. Would recommended.

Caesar salad

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Balls and Bangles

4.4(21 reviews)

0.0 km

I'm staying in the city center and attempted to go to this address but I think they closed/moved…read morejust down the road to Shotover ST. No big deal so I headed to that location since there are two locations on Apple Maps. I ordered number 8 bagel which is essentially a bacon, egg n cheese. It was pretty tasty but I did not like the tomato sauce on it (probably bc I'm from the states and am only use to 57 lol). I also got a side hash brown which was slightly better than a mcdo hash brown. I got the Nutella donut which I thought would be filled but it was only a dallop on top (still really good and probably my favorite part of the meal). I chased it down with an iced americano. Once is enough for me but def give it a try!

After hiking the Queenstown trail, I wanted a nice hot latte so we stopped here. Coffee was…read moredelicious. Husband got a Coke and toasted bagel with butter. He thought about the bagel sandwich but they were huge, full of toppings, and he only wanted a snack. Some of the desserts in the case were beautifully decorated. So ornate. I bet they were good. We grabbed a bench outside of the place. They did have indoor seating and some cafe sidewalk tables as well. Service was quick and efficient.

Pesto Chicken bagel on Sesame

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07.03.2024 Nutella mocha (bad) and salted caramel brownie donut

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Corinne M.

199

3 months ago

It's no longer there. Walked there and couldn't find it, so it's either not correct on the map, or it's no longer in business.

Kathy L.

1469

4 years ago

Love to have an email of the owner.... Im not a negative person and if it was my place I would want the feedback.

Bill L.

10 years ago

Went with the family!. The staff were terrific, friendly and the food was terrific!

Jason S.

10 years ago

It was hopping when I grabbed breakfast.

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