We love the friendly staff and the coffee and pizzas are awesome…read more There is seating both inside snd outside, that comes in pretty handy with NZ weather.

Great coffee and gourmet pizza (5-8pm, Tuesday-Saturday). The cafe seems to close at 4 pm and…read morereopen for dinner at 5pm. Cosy courtyard and across the road from the beach

This was a great little place to grab a bite before heading down to walk the Spit. Surprisingly…read moregood selection of food and drink and I thoroughly enjoyed my order of the scallop pie and the organic ginger beer. They have al-fresco dining overlooking the spit, so you get a great view with your meal. I had the little side salad that came w/my pie and it was fantastically verdant and tasty. The gal that took my order at the counter was also very nice and explained the menu to me when I had questions. All in all, a definite rec to make a stop before or after your visit to the Spit!

This little cafe, that also acts as a minituare visitors center for Farewell Spit, has a very nice…read moreview over Farewell Spit, thats even alright in heavy rain. The coffee is very nice, though the whole place smells heavily of fried fish, which does a lot to lower the charm of this place.

Great atmosphere, complete with a tiny post office outlet where they can hand stamp the mail you…read moreare sending. The home made scones were amazing, together with the freshly whipped cream and raspberry jam. The day we visited it was bucketing down, so I was unsure to whether it would be open. Luckily it was :) as a bonus, it's on the route to the start of Routebourne track.

From the owner: The Langford Store is nestled in the heart of the Aorere valley, 15 minutes inland from Collingwood…read moreon the way to the Heaphy track in Golden Bay, New Zealand. The shelves of this ole store are floor to ceiling and filled with beautiful collectables and well as useful General Store items - Something for everyone. We have turned the storeroom into an Art Gallery & Museum which show cases local Golden Bay Artists each summer. With the addition of a espresso machine, and my partner Will's magnificent baking. We serve tea and scones in fine bone china and awesome Atomic coffee and sublime cake in good ole NZ Crown Lynn cups. The gallery is stacked to the gunnels with a great collection of nostalgic items, which all add to the charm and beauty of the historic store. With some quiet jazz playing in the background, great coffee, tea and sweet treats; you've found the perfect place for a trip down memory lane. As we like to say "Some things change and some things stay the same"

Stopped in for lunch. We had the seafood chowder, club sandwiches with fries and coffees…read more The staff were attentive and the service was fast and friendly. Coffees were great and arrived quickly. The food was fantastic and good value. If anything, portions were larger than we expected! The surroundings were pleasant (even on a miserable day!) with artwork and jewellery for sale too. This would be a great spot for a sunny day with ample outdoor seating. Recommended for brunch, lunch or coffee!

Very good latte and carrot cake you can enjoy in a beautifully arranged garden or inside the house…read more The staff is very nice and definitely serve the best coffee and dessert in town

Had a great meal here on a Saturday morning in January 2025. Open at 7:30am - coffees, pastries,…read moreeggs, waffles, breakfast... Large friendly place with warm vibes. They even had a little play area for small children.

A welcome haven on a wet, cold Wednesday. Wholemeal cafe is on the main street of Takaka and seems…read moreto be situated in an old town hall or community hall, which has been vamped up with some serious bohemian vibes, bright colours on the wall, yummy but simple food. I ordered the carrot cake and my friend the orange and almond cake, which were huge slices, enough for a doggie bag! Lots of vegetarian options too.

Approaching Plan B from the street, you might think it was someone's house. Make your way past the…read moreoutdoor tables, and you'll get to a simply decorated restaurant and bar with covered outdoor seating. The staff was super-friendly and more than willing to find out the answers to our foodie questions. Check the chalkboard, or ask the owner/chef, and you'll discover the answer to why it's called Plan B. I had an open-faced steak sandwich with fries, and my wife had the chowder. Both were very good - fresh and flavorful. But save room for the desserts: mine was a chocolate brownie with iced cream, hers was an Adult Sundae, both were excellent, but the surprise delight was getting to sample the dessert chef's newest experiment, a mini molten lava chocolate cake sort of thing which was incredible. Who knows what he might be experimenting on when you visit...!

Really great! The food was exceptional and way larger portions than we could eat! Good service and…read morea decent craft beer selection. I highly recommend this place for dinner.

They could easily be 5 star in my book if they offered more whole grains. Everything was top…read morenotch, except the white muffins and bread. Note: they close for winter break. Check before going!

Absolutely delicious food, local lamb dishes, vegetables sourced from their garden, healthy…read moresmoothies with fruits, chia and yoghurt, this place is not to be missed. We stopped here for lunch and had the quinoa grain bowl with NZ feta and crispy leafy greens and the shredded lamb tortilla. Yum. The service is fast and friendly, and there is abundant outside seating in their garden. Enjoy!

Leanne Young, the charismatic, smiley, and upbeat woman manning the shop, is an icon! Which we only…read morefound out about after reading up on the location, Ginger Dynamite, its meat pie reputation known far and wide. She had many a local stop by and was incredibly natural about engaging us at the picnic benches making us feel so welcomed! The fact that she is an icon made complete and utter sense! I ordered a small Flat White (5.5 NZD) which came out super bold and strong, all hot drinks served with a double shot. Mind you, Leanne steamed and poured the milk like a boss without even looking at the cup since she was focused on talking to us. A TRUE master! We also had a Jerk Chicken Pie for $8. Their pies are extra crusty with that prominent braiding around the middle. The Jerk Chicken definitely delivered in spiciness and was full of flavor. It certainly intrigued many a customer since it was ordered frequently. They are otherwise known for their award-winning Smoked Fish pie for $10. A stop you must make at this fun roadside cart.

We have been having coffee here daily since arriving in the area from Wellington. Their coffee is…read moregreat - right strength, right temp and served by friendly people. Their hand made pies are awesome too. We had the fish pie and the chilli beef pie, with plans for future purchases to sample more of their range.

Simple, sustainably focused cafe and coffee roaster located off the main street of Motueka in a…read morededicated steel hut. It's outdoor seating only, otherwise, it's pretty much a takeaway cafe. They roast their beans in-house which are sourced from fair-trade coffee cooperatives. No single origin beans, all blends. They make their espresso from a medium roast, their "Booster" blend, dark chocolatey in flavor with a full-bodied texture. It makes for a bold Flat White, a small 8oz priced quite cheaply at ~4 NZD. Bags of beans are kept behind the counter, the listed blends located near the register. It only listed the names and in descending order of roast level (apparently) -- a Firehouse blend (Medium-Dark), Booster blend (Medium), and Capital blend (Light). I did need the ask the barista after each since the signage didn't provide any information on roast level. The smaller bag of the Capital Blend coffee beans were very reasonably priced at ~15-16 NZD. It was the friendlier size to bring on an international flight, the hefty 1kg bag the only other choice. No roast date listed though I think that mattered not in the end. They deemed this appropriate for "plunger"/ French Press coffee -- and even for espresso -- but I actually brewed this via V60 pour over. Although labeled as a "light" roast, in appearance, it was not. The resulting brewed coffee though was quite lovely! An above average caffeine kick with delicate, kind of nutty, and tangy flavors supported by a nearly medium body. VERY different! NZ roasted beans are miraculous, a trip I appreciated much. DO look them up especially on the pursuit up to Abel Tasman NP/ Kaiteretere Beach.

This place had a great aroma of fresh coffee as we walked in and lived up to expectations. Soy…read moreLatte just as I like it, perfectly hot and smooth creamy texture with great taste. Excellent trim flat white. Nice blueberry muffin too.