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

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.

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!

Good for vegans and omnivores. The coffee was excellent and the breakfast tasty. My vegan…read moredaughter thought the vegan Huevos Rancheros made the best meal she had enjoyed in New Zealand. My toast with greens came with cheese and I ordered a side of sausage. It wasn't vegan but it was tasty.

Came here on a Saturday morning and the place was busy but not crowded. At first I was disappointed…read moreto find this was a vegan restaurant but once I started eating their food I was blown away! The coffee, bean Burritto with hot sauce on the side, and Cranky Goat tasted so fresh and delicious I didn't care it was a vegan meal! What a gem of a find in Blenheim! The prices are very reasonable ($7 & $10) and the crowd is all age groups. I saw kids, hipsters and old couples eating here. Would recommend to anyone visiting to try this place out.

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.

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.

Funky hippy vibe to this large open cage Great coffee…read more(although smallest 'regular' size I have ever seen Excellent savoury muffin full of ingredients and flavour. Friendly staff

Oh man, we struck out a few times here - I wouldn't recommend this to someone visiting Abel Tasman…read more It's right at the entrance of the park, so the convenience factor is definitely its biggest selling point. And the view from the open-air windows are gorgeous too! The food left quite a lot to be desired. We got a gluten-free pizza our first night in the area, and it was soggy and spongey. The next morning we had good avocado toast, but felt underwhelmed by the smoothie. For the portion sizes, the prices are sky-high. After getting burned twice on price and lack of food quality, we opted for Fat Tui's for the rest of our time there. We were a little salty that they wouldn't let us in to the bar area without a reservation for the open mic night, which kept us up in our accommodations nearby until well past 1am. It definitely left a sour taste in our mouth of our experience at the cafe.

Very friendly and hospitable owners, and the best chicken salad with coconut ever! Would…read moredefinitely recommend to all.

Really nice breakfast spot in the heart of downtown Nelson…read more Nice cozy outdoor seating, friendly staff and delicious coffee. The Sweet Waffles come with bacon and fruit.... soo good... The coffee is fantastic too, apparently they get their own Sweet As blend from Zumo Coffee Roaster around the corner. Nice Spot 5 Stars for food, coffee, outside seating, and very nice Staff

This is hands down the best coffee in New Zealand! I've traveled the world and I'm a bit of a…read morecoffee snob, and this place is amazing. If you're a fan of gourmet coffee, a charming setting to drink it in and lovely people serving it to you, this is the place! The owner Claris is awesome and pulls most of the coffee herself. The people behind the counter are all so kind and lovely. And the space is so cute and there's a wonderful view of the mountains. This is the spot. Go here. You'll be back.

Best cappuccino I had while in New Zealand. Their snacks are also great. Super comfy place to relax…read morewith a cup of coffee in between NZ adventures. Definitely stop in!

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