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

Delicious savory pies, tasty coffee, friendly and prompt service, and a cozy setting in which to…read moreenjoy it all! Lovely spot.

On our way out of town, a long drive down to Hokitika, we had to stop somewhere for flat whites and…read morebreakfast of some kind, and we had noticed this place on our previous evening's walk as we looked for a bite. I went with a steak and dark horse ale pie, which was good. Really nice flaky pastry. Yes, for breakfast, no don't look at me funny, sometimes I don't want a croissant, sometimes I want...well...yes. Lunch. Anyway - if I lived in the area, this would be on my regular list.

Great ambiance. Friendly waitress. Looked clean and stylistically decorated. Bathrooms nice and…read moreclean. Food was above average, excellent sized proportions. My hubby had the burger - it was massive and he loved it. Daughter had the chicken and waffles which were a little spicy for her taste. I had the brisket and eggs. Perfectly poached eggs and great bread. Unfortunately the brisket wasn't great, a little tough and lots of fat. Overall I would recommend and would return to try other items. They had a nice looking outdoor area also.

I can't believe I haven't made a review for this place yet! I spent a lot of nights and hungover…read moremornings here haha. In my final few months in New Zealand I lived in a super small town, less than like 7k people small. It only had 1 main street and this was one of the few highlights of it. This restaurant is popular for the bbq, the inside of it gives off a USA vibe too. It had a big old looking front of a farm truck that they used as their cafe order window, barrels everywhere(hence the name) felt like I was somewhere in the middle of America eating here. As far as the food goes, it's a versatile place. The BBQ is their specialty but they also have some fun breakfast items and, a fantastic gourmet donut selection. I've had the pork ribs and lamb ribs, I loved both equally as much. Can't go wrong with either choice. If you're there for lunch give the brisket burger a try! And for breakfast try out the donuts or get the smoked slamon eggs benny on a bagel with a Chai Latte! Chai in New Zealand just hots different. They also have a carnivore brunch platter which is something I would expect in the deepest parts of Texas haha. So if that's your thing go for it. Sausage and bacon are really the only meats I can do for breakfast. The nice thing about their breakfast menu is it's all day! The prices are pretty high here, but it's one of the only "nicer" restaurants within about 20km, so I guess it's understandable that you pay for some quality food and a nice night out dinner. I enjoyed this place a lot. All the memories with friends, the friendly staff, great food at any time of the day. It kinda reminded me of home and that was comfy. It's a 5 star from me!

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.

Toad Hall Cafe is a gem! Beautiful and slightly rustic restaurant with a lovely country store…read moreattached. Excellent menu for breakfast and lunch (my boys LOVED the Biscoff French Toast, I enjoyed the eggs Benedict on sour dough and excellent coffee). Outdoor play area for kids, some lovely outdoor seating too. We may actually eat here all 3 days of our trip to the area!

Excellent. Very happy the guide at Wilson's mentioned it when I asked where I could get a quick…read morecoffee. Pastries are top notch and a cooler full of prepared foods and salads looked absolutely delicious and healthy. Hard to imagine there's a better place to eat or stock up on the road to Abel Tasman.

Healthy and reasonably priced meal. Gluten free options too. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. A great place to go…read morewhen you need a break from mince and cheese pies.

Coffee for 4-5 dollars. Very good. You can replace regular milk with soy/almond milk. Breakfasts…read moreand lunches for 10-20 dollars

Nice little cafe in quiet Motueka, at the base of Abel Tasman. They have lots of freshly made…read morethings to choose from in the cabinet and a full, all day breakfast menu. We ordered the museli, cheddar drop scone which was huge and a blueberry sour cream cake. Coffee was strong, and everything was fresh. Food came out fast and the ladies behind the counter were great. Recommended for a breakfast or lunch stop!

Cute little cafe for breakfast…read more There is all day breakfast and then lunch on the menu, with mostly the typical fare of eggs, pancakes, panini, salads, sandwiches, fish & chips and the like. I had the pancakes, which came with maple syrup, berry sauce, a bud of whipped cream, and a slice of bacon. Vegetarian also available. The pancakes were a tad dry, but helped by the syrup. There were two pancakes, fairly wide and thick enough to make it a good serving. Service was friendly and fast enough, but it's not fast food here. 4.25 stars