This is a really solid place to stop if you were traveling through this area. They have a couple of…read morecabinets of prepared food and bakery goods and a full menu at least for lunch. You order at the counter and then sit down and the food was brought up very promptly. There is also a very high quality souvenir store next-door. Head and shoulders above the typical stores we have seen around New Zealand. The flat white I ordered was very good.

Morning tea coffee and savoury scone in front of a log fire, sitting at antique tables gathered…read morefrom TradeMe (I asked ) - primo! Excellent coffee - best I've had in the few days I've been travelling

Though we only very briefly pit-stopped in Twizel, for gas & takeaway, we enjoyed our time…read morestrolling through the town-with its quaint, family-friendly vibe, and welcoming locals. The café was quite cozy-offering pre-baked goods and made-to-order platters, loads of drink variety, and an in-house bookshop to enjoy while waiting. We opted to select a variety of pre-baked goods, warmed, and packed to go, including a date scone, salmon frittata, bacon egg & cheese sandwich, bacon egg & cheese quiche, ginger crunch, and two flat whites. We did have errors with our order-they warmed up the wrong salmon option, giving me instead a salmon bagel (I was able to correct this immediately) but after driving away, I realized my date scone was not the big item underneath the ginger crunch, it was a weird folded napkin (oops, so it was forgotten) Though the food we did obtain was quite tasty. The ginger crunch was moist, with a bold flavor profile-tart sweet ginger with a creamy light icing-so yummy I want to try recreating at home! The savory bacon breakfast items were layered with ingredients all well-seasoned, and a balanced amount of sauce between. The salmon frittata had large chunks of creamy flaky salmon, well folded within the layers of egg, cream, and butter- with just enough seasoning to give a pop without overpowering. Overall, I recommend giving them a visit, triple check the order; the food is very tasty.

A warm and cozy feeling cafe with great food and nice attention to detail in their items. I ordered…read morean egg/bacon/fried tomato breakfast and had a muesli parfait on the side that was garnished with a little rose as a nice touch. It was certainly a tasty and photo-worthy brunch.

Food was delicious. No wifi. Coffee was delicious we got a mocha, a flat white, and full breakfast,…read moreand a vegitarian one, overall everything was delicious. We have been van lifting it for the last month and it's always a welcome surprise to find a delicious breakfast when we decide to treat ourselves!

Great restaurant. Friendly staff and nice environment. Lamb rack, slow cooked lamb shoulder in…read moreMassaman curry sauce, and beef 2 ways were all very delicious. Smoked salmon chowder was also good.

AMAZING food. The food is fresh, made with local ingredients, creative, and so good with every…read morebite. See photos for what was ordered. This was such a pleasant surprise in a small town, especially after a long hike through the snow. I called ahead to make a reservation so we were seated right away when we arrived. We were there on a weekday but think this place would be really busy on a weekend so plan ahead on that if needed. As for ambiance, it felt more like a cafe than a restaurant. We were right across the fireplace which worked well for us especially when we could feel the cool air every time the door was open. Overall, we loved our experience and enjoyed the food. Will recommend to a friend who will be in the area in the next few weeks.

Probably my favorite meal in my 10 day journey of the South Island. Recommended by our motel staff,…read moreit was a short walk away. We sat out on the patio for an early dinner which was really nice. The food was phenomenal. And I don't just think that about all meals. The bread was super fluffy and fresh to start. This place cooked the salmon perfectly and the filet was out of this world. If I lived closer I'd be here all the time.

This place has some great food and the service was awesome. Jewl, our waitress was amazing and took…read moregreat care of us. The ribs are huge, two people can share this one!

could have been a whole lot better to be truthful - pub grub tis a strange animal- sometimes…read moredrinking establishments do themselves a favour and also do great and affordable FOOD .....but THIS wasn't one of THOSE places- they did food as an afterthought- we are not drinkers- but THIS was only OPEN food joint in town on the occasion of OUR passing through town- we stopped because we drove too far day before- expensive and underwhelming fish meal - a king's ransom for a sing;e piece of panko fried fish accompanied by old tired fries and 'meh' salad = 2 stars on the yelp meter- staff? we like to 'connect' being hospo people ourselves - however this crew wasn't having a bar of that. we bussed our own table - wiped it down - twas scummy- we got our own tepid water from the 'water station' no ice, no conversation - staff sat at their own table WATCHING us tidy our area? = what kinda management stands for THAT one might ask oneself? nevermind - food arrived - tiny portion - single miniscule piece of fish twas texturally ok panko coated - and ok - fries cool to the touch - no condiments - scoop of nondescript salad - wotta ya want for 35 bucks per serving? plenty of enthusiastic drinkin' goin' on nearby, we sat outdoors on a warm Cantab evening - clearly a LOCAL watering hole - strangers tolerated- THAT"S US - but we won't be rushing back for a repeat of this experience-

Nice spot to stretch your legs and have some coffee while driving in NZ. We passed this place and…read morecame back since it looked cozy. Got a coffee and a hot chocolate, both of which were good. The seating area is very cute and the backyard has some outdoor seating overlooking green hills with lots of sheep grazing on them.

Beautiful stop to get a flat white while on your roadie from Christchurch to Wanaka or other parts…read moreof South Island. We took a bathroom break but ended up staying for a flat white and the view! It is a quiet cafe with a goat in the back, super cute but be careful of putting your finger in the fence to pet him, he sticks his head out to get grass on the other side and will bite anything in sight. Also tip: if you order take away it is a $0.50 NZD charge for takeaway cup even if you bring your own, plus the wood cabin dining room is so nice so take a load off and enjoy the stop.

Best cafe in Tekapo…read more We stopped by for breakfast all 3 days we were in the area and our flat whites (one regular, one with soy) were consistently great. The muffin flavor rotates daily. We tried the banana caramel, chocolate and Nutella flavors and all were delicious (& not too sweet). The berry French toast is also delicious. We also tried the curried chicken wrap which was tasty, and minced meat pie which was decent. Service is great and staff is friendly. You are given a number if you decide to eat-in and the drinks are brought timely. The food may take awhile, but it's fine since you can sip on your drink in the meantime. Communal tables available with a fair amount of seating. Cute vibe. Lots of parking. Definitely our favorite spot.

BUSY brunch spot on the main drive in Lake Tekapo but probably the one eatery with the best…read morequality. THANKFULLY, they give you an overestimation of wait times, at least for food, my Croque Madame (19.5 NZD) coming out very fast to the picnic bench just outside. FRESH ingredients and despite only having 1 egg, the free range egg was actually quite big with a mostly runny yolk. I did wish there was more bechamel sauce perhaps because it was a little dry. I practically almost finished this before the boy was able to fetch my Flat White for me, the baristas positively inundated by in-cafe orders alongside walk-up window ones. It was already quite crowded at 9AM on a Friday, so VERY popular, but with reason!

Great brunch and the SCONES! Wow, the cheddar scone here might just be the best scone I've ever…read morehad. Flaky, light, buttery, and not dense at all...I'd happily come back every morning for the scones alone. In addition to the scones, all the other drinks and dishes here are fantastic. Each dish is served using fresh and locally sourced NZ ingredients, and they make for the perfect wholesome meal to start your day. Having had a few long days of travel, I also opted to try their hot honey ginger lemon drink, which packed a spicy gingery kick and made me feel 100% again. Great drink if you're feeling even slightly off.

Excellent food, wonderful service and a very relaxing downtown location. I had the Eggs Benidict…read morewith Spinach & Tomatoes and it was perfect, everything tasty and delicious crispy potatoes. The latte was expertly done and sumptuous.

Cutest little spot. The man at the counter was so sweet and offered to take a photo of our family…read more The eggs Benedict and big breakfast are delicious. Fresh tummy pastries. There was also a woman bringing in fresh flowers, very sweet place.

Basically the only place to stop for lunch f you're traveling from Queenstown area to Dunedin area…read moreand happen to be around here for lunch. I was disappointed that there weren't a lot of choices... there's a small but decent menu, as well as some bakery items. We tried the whitebait patties and the lamb shank, as both were New Zealand/local area foods. They were good, but nothing special. The place was nice and warm with a fire going in late June. :) No indoor bathrooms...so that was the cold part!