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.

What a lovely lady the owner is! So friendly, and so much fun! Tanya was kind enough to make us a…read morebig plate of Poutine as it was exactly what I wanted, and not available around here! We suggested she add it to the menu, so if you stop by for some food, ask about Poutine! It was delish! Follow the signs for the glider airport and you can't miss the diner. Enjoy!

My husband and I stopped and had a lovely lunch here on the way from Tekapo to Wanaka. We saw the…read moresign on the highway and pulled off. At the time, we were the only patrons, and the owner was there, along with her husband who was back in the kitchen cooking, plus one other staff member. And they were all so friendly. We enjoyed talking to them about where we were from and what we were doing on our trip. They seemed genuinely excited when we said we were on our honeymoon, too! My husband got fish and chips, which he said was good, and I got their soup of the day, which was a pumpkin Thai curry soup. It came with really good, super fresh, homemade bread too. The soup was phenomenal! I wish I could make that at home. And it was perfect, because it was chilly out, and we sat on the patio. The service here makes you feel like you're visiting friends. I'd definitely recommend stopping. We weren't aware of all that was around Omarama, but we probably would've gone gliding too, if we had more time!

Warbirds & Wheels is a 1950s style American diner and a museum of Warbirds & Wheels is a 1950s…read morestyle American diner and a museum of classic cars and vintage military (NZ) planes. Cost for the museum: Adult $20 / Child (5-15years) $5 / NZ Student $15 / Seniors 65+ $15 / Family (2 Adults, 2+ children) $45 / Infant (under 5) Free Actually, we didn't know about the museum here. We came to have lunch at the diner after visiting the the National Transport and Toy Museum next door. However, combining a meal here with a visit to either (or both) museums/collections makes for a great outing. Restaurant: + Spacious and clean + Extremely friendly and helpful staff. I don't remember her name, but the person helping us was awesome. + Clean bathrooms (very important for the Mrs) + Books, toys and coloring pages and markers available to keep the kids busy and happy. + Kids menu + Delicious food. Although it says it's a "diner", the quality of the food here (as with all NZ eateries) is of a much higher quality than your typical diner/greasy spoon in the US. Our twins shared the pancakes off the Kids menu. Good sized portion of 3 medium sized pancakes topped with a bit of syrup and berry compote. The pancakes were much thicker (about three times thicker than a typical pancake at home) but still light and fluffy on the inside. We shared an omelet (cheese, mushrooms, spinach) with a thick slice of toasted ciabatta bread, as well as a chicken pie with salad and fries. The pie was great (flaky crust, tasty chunks of meat and gravy on the inside). The salad was a lightly dressed, field greens style (no wimpy ice berg lettuce and ranch dressing here). The fries were a bit over salted, however. Overall, a great meal. We were thinking of getting a banana split for dessert at first, but wound up being too full :-( Located at the Wanaka Airport. Definitely worth stopping in.

Fine place to stop for a meal. We were intrigued by the fact that it was surrounded by vintage cars…read moreand near a car museum if we desired to see more. We were pretty tired from a long drive so we just went right to the diner to eat. The options were a bit limited. There were only a few pies left and the few that were left weren't very good. We both ordered the beef pies and a side salad and fries. The pies were pretty small so I was still a little hungry after my meal. There were 2 nice booths in the corners but right after we placed our order someone took our table. What was frustrating was they just dropped their hat on the table and then went up to order after us. Guess in NZ you can just leave your stuff at a table to claim it. Try to do something like that in LA and not only will your table be taken but your stuff will be gone as well. So yeah. This place would be better with a few more comfy booths.

This place is phenomenal! Friendly staff, cute vibe, and everything we had was delicious. The BBQ…read morebrisket is especially good, and the Guilt Free Pleasure is a nice chocolate dessert. I'd come back here again.

We got caught in the rain in Arrowtown and ducked in to this darling spot for a bite and a respite…read morefrom the rain. And wow, what a cozy ambiance and darling spot that fits the small town vibe perfectly. The interior decoration matches the charm of the building's exterior perfectly - moody, cozy, vintage and intellectual. I love all of the nods to the town's history and New Zealand with the artwork and decor. Because we were outside of typical lunch hours and had just eaten, we didn't have much of an appetite and just split the BBQ brisket sandwich. Fare and prices are a bit on the higher end because it's an elevated gastropub, so note that when visiting. We liked but didn't love the sandwich - good enough for a quick pit stop! Service was friendly but we got the sense that splitting a meal was a bit frowned upon. Nonetheless, a cozy spot to get out of the rain with darling decor and exterior patio seating when not wet!

After long stroll around the wanaka tree lake area we were craving some burgers and our host…read morerecommended this spot. We got a Brown Butter Bacon and a Lamb burger along with some fries. The brown butter bacon was good, although we couldn't taste much of the brown butter flavor. It was a solid burger. Unfortunately for the lamb I couldn't recommend it as I was eyeing my wifes burger the whole time I was eating the lamb. Over a decent burger spot! If I was in Wanaka and was craving a burger I wouldn't mind coming here again. Free parking along the street.

This is the place! Excellent burgers + you can change any burger into a burger bowl with a salad…read more Everything was fresh great presentation clean restaurant very friendly staff. Portions are large and easy to share. The kumara fries were great to try.

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.

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.

I love this place. Good quality food, excellent prices, friendly staff. Definitely felt like I had…read morea really good and healthy dinner. It's a bit tough to find close parking but it's well worth a short walk if needed.

We stopped by after our hike at Roy's Peak, and it was exactly the kind of place we needed to…read morerefuel. Their motto is "slow food served fast," featuring slow-cooked dishes served in a quick, casual format. You choose your plate size, then move along the counter to pick from a variety of options. There's both indoor and outdoor seating available. Everything we tried was delicious! Surprisingly, I also really loved the kombuchas they had (especially the Earl Grey tea one).

Food, coffee and service were excellent!! It was busy but still able to get a table inside!!read more

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!

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.