This is hands down the best coffee in New Zealand! I've traveled the world and I'm a bit of a…read morecoffee snob, and this place is amazing. If you're a fan of gourmet coffee, a charming setting to drink it in and lovely people serving it to you, this is the place! The owner Claris is awesome and pulls most of the coffee herself. The people behind the counter are all so kind and lovely. And the space is so cute and there's a wonderful view of the mountains. This is the spot. Go here. You'll be back.

Best cappuccino I had while in New Zealand. Their snacks are also great. Super comfy place to relax…read morewith a cup of coffee in between NZ adventures. Definitely stop in!

Wow! Talk about amazing coffee, and ambiance! This place is just delish! I ordered a quinoa tart…read moreand a vanilla capuchino after you super intense workout at Wairua Body Coaching, a gym just walking distance from this coffee shop. Great coffee, healthy food options, indoor outdoor seating. Oh, and this places roasts their own coffee! If you're a coffee lover and a health fanatic this place surely will not disappoint!!!

Small shop with big flavor! Absolutely loved the cinnamon roll topped with almonds. it is so…read moredifficult to get a completely baked center in a rolled dough without over baking the outer crust. This roll was baked to perfection! So good! Wish we were staying n Nelson longer so we could try more!

Favorite bakery in town Great coffee fabulous breads , croissants and my fav cinnamon bun with…read morealmonds on top

Very friendly and hospitable owners, and the best chicken salad with coconut ever! Would…read moredefinitely recommend to all.

Really nice breakfast spot in the heart of downtown Nelson…read more Nice cozy outdoor seating, friendly staff and delicious coffee. The Sweet Waffles come with bacon and fruit.... soo good... The coffee is fantastic too, apparently they get their own Sweet As blend from Zumo Coffee Roaster around the corner. Nice Spot 5 Stars for food, coffee, outside seating, and very nice Staff

Nice flat white, polite table service and good atmosphere tending towards hipsterdom but then…read morethat's generally to be expected with coffee collectives.

From the owner: The Bridge Street Collective is a coworking space and café located in Central Nelson…read more The café is open to members and the public and serves fantastic coffee--with regularly changing guest roast--and freshly-made cabinet food. We offer free highspeed wifi in the café or casual and permanent desk spaces in the co-working space. We also have self-contained offices and meeting rooms to rent.

Nelson was one of the rare civilized areas on the South Island, and this rather sophisticated…read morerestaurant was quite a different vibe. They offered some nice vegetarian pizza options with appealing local ingredients, and I managed to be in Nelson on the day of the week (Wednesday) when they were offering a two for one special, so I tried both the ones I wanted. They were good enough that I felt bad about how I struggled to reheat the leftovers in my limited accomodation the next day. Especially one that offered sundried tomato and feta; tomato and cheese on top of tomato and cheese seems redundant, but it's quite good. I also reveled in my cheap pizza by trying a fancy sparkling grape juice thing, which was quite tasty and a good vacation-y sort of way to top off the evening for the non-drinker. They had very nice service, and despite it being a vacation town, it seemed like a lot of the customers were regulars and there was a decided neighborhood vibe going on. None of which was bad; I'd certainly recommend it as a stop for anyone visiting the area.

Adjacent to Prego (Mediterranean supermarket), Comida is a lovely place to rejuvenate yourself with…read morea fresh pot of tea, espresso, local greens salad, dessert treat or sandwich. Check out their library of Mediterranean cookbooks while enjoying your meal.

Perfect brunch spot, shaded by trees next to the river. Thankfully, they post their holiday hours…read moreon their IG and were open New Year's Day. We got the Eggs Benedict with bacon, and burger, both were delicious though the burger is a little sweet (comes with beets and BBQ sauce). Servers were friendly and accommodating. They also have a selection of coffee, pastries, juices and sandwiches to go.

The River Kitchen was so amazing we went both mornings when we were in Nelson. The Eggs Benedict…read morewith mushrooms and bacon was delish and so were the chicken bites. The baked items aren't to be missed either.

Found Deville through good reviews when looking for breakfast the morning we were leaving Nelson…read moreand heading to Abel Tasman. We parked and ordered at the front- I got the French toast, food was delivered in a timely manner. The French toast was so fluffy- I enjoyed it because the berry compost balanced out the sweetness. I didn't even need the syrup. I got myself a to go box so I could enjoy the rest of the French toast on the beach. Overall- seems like your average brunch spot. Loved that it's open concept and half the seating is uncovered.

Came here looking for scones and that we found in abundance. They were delicious. Beautiful…read moreambience, seating areas and great service