We just had coffees here so can't comment too much on the food but the setting is lovely…read more We sat outside in the courtyard in a shaded spot and it was a truly lovely spot to sit for an hour. Must admit the baking looked really good and I am pretty sure we will be making a return trip prior to leaving NZ.

Prawn cakes good, but would have liked more greens with it. I left hungry, and expected more since…read morethe prices were on the high end. Some whole grain bread, which I love, but a lot of plain white bread too. Quite crowded inside, and not too warm. Would be better to go on a nice day when you can sit outside.

First and foremost, the ladies who run this place are an absolute treat! Not only are they keen for…read morea yarn but they are full of handy hints (e.g. the best picnic stops) and make a mean espresso! This was our first stop on our second leg from Omakau to Oturehua. We arrived at around 10am and the smell of freshly brewed coffee was too much to resist. And just as well - the ladies informed us there were no more stops until Oturehua (a 4 hour cycle) so if we wanted lunch we need to order it there. Armed with 4 large vege-packed sandwiches and instructions for a shady spot to stop (it got up to 36 degrees that day) we hit the road again! Thank goodness for Stationside Cafe is all I can say!

A cute little cafe on the main street. The menu offers a lot of sandwiches, salads and baked…read moregoods - all the traditional New Zealand favorites and then some, allowing for some healthier choices too. We have been here twice now. First time just for coffee which was great and second time for lunch which was also great. A good indoor space but sitting outside, you are on the sidwalk and it is fun to watch the street scene. Also one of the few internet cafes in Alex. Would recommend.

All of the buzzwords. Healthy, fresh, local, gluten-free, superfoods, green juice, free-range,…read morehidden courtyard, sustainable, everything baked in house, Allpress coffee, Central Otago wines and Moa beer... Honestly, Cafe Mondo is a yelper's dream. Hell, I'm still dreaming about it. Arrowtown is already cute as a button. Add a trip here and you'll be ready to permanently move.

Excellent start to the day. Well done strong long black and great food before a long drive…read more Scouted this out ahead of time on Yelp and it did not disappoint. It's open early and it's a great location. Not too far off the major transfer route and well worth the slight detour.

Lovely little spot with lots of outdoor seating and a good location to the rail trail. The…read morecoffees, lunches, baking all looked fantastic. We had the Italian Stallion bagel which was avocado and other yummy things, really really tasty. So good, that we are going again tomorrow. Would highly recommend.

In the heart of the historic district of old Cromwell, the Grain and Seed Cafe is a bustling and…read moredelightful oasis. They have delicious coffee and an ample selection of breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Seating fills up at peak times, so aim for a bit early or late to miss the peak lunch crunch.

This place is absolutely fantastic. It could take on any fancy restaurant in any major city…read more The food was out of this world. There were five of us and all of us had appetizers, a main and some of us had dessert. Everyone was more than happy with their meal. Not a lot on the menu which is good as what they do make is fantastic. The lamb was amazing. We had a fantastic evening and would highly recommend.

One of my favorite meals in New Zealand. I came here from a local's recommendation. I ordered the…read morerisotto with prawns, it was so beautiful and scrumptious. The staff was also really kind, I believe the chef even came out once to get our order. The scenery was also lovely. On Google Maps, this place is called The Old Clyde Bank.

My wife and I stopped at Fusee Rouge Café for breakfast on a road trip from Queenstown to…read moreAoraki/Mount Cook National Park. I ordered the Hunters Gold. Rich gamey ground venison with thyme, diced carrots and onions sat on a crumbly biscuit and was topped with a yolky fried egg. Overall, this was a quality stop for breakfast.

Good coffee, location is ideal with indoor and outdoor seating works for all year roundread more

Stopped here for lunch and had a great meal. I had the lamb salad and my husband had the chicken…read moresandwich. Both were very good. They have tons of seating both inside and out with a nice view of the lake. You order at the counter and take a number for your table and they bring your food to you. Nice staff.

We were walking around the main strip of Wanaka and spotted a few happy hour signs. Alchemy was one…read moreof them; happy hour is from 5:00pm to 6:00pm ($7.00 wines and beer on tap). We dropped in on an early Monday evening (just before 6:00pm) to take advantage of happy hour. The place is beautiful with a few tables outside to people watch and enjoy the lake view. Otherwise, there's tons of seating inside with hipster light bulbs, a fireplace and old vintage equipment as decor. The dinner menu is split into share plates, mains, sides and kids. The pasta of the day was a seafood linguini ($25.00 NZD). We saw a few mains come out to neighbouring tables that looked appetizing. Same with the coffee, which most tables ordered. There's also a separate dessert menu. The Alchemy dessert platter ($18.00 NZD) sounded promising. Nice touch with the complimentary sparkling and tap water. Only lame thing here is that wifi stops working at 6:00pm. Er... - Crater Rim Waipara riesling ($7.00 NZD) - sweet but not overly so. It's regular $11.00 NZD for a glass. - Soljan Estate Reserve Hawkes Bay syrah ($7.00 NZD) - a little drier finish. Decent. We only came for drinks but the food looked pretty legit. Chill, relaxed vibe.