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!

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.

My wife and I visited The Chop Shop for lunch during a brief visit to Arrowtown. I ordered the…read moreOkonomiyaki. Giant juicy tender prawns, bonito flakes, crisp scallions, and fresh cilantro sat on a savory airy egg pancake filled with even more briny prawns. This was a delicious filling meal.

This is such a hidden gem. Best tucked away restaurant in Arrowtown. My wife was annoyed because I…read moretook so long to decide on a restaurant in this little town. But after her meal (Vanilla Hotcakes with poached tamarillo, toasted pecans, mascarpone, tamarillo syrup, and mint), she was so content and wanted to go there again for our next meal. I had the Spicy Nasi Goreng (Fried rice) with tiger prawns, free range chicken, Chilli, shallots, bean sprouts, peanuts, and son-in-law egg. It was perfectly cooked and very tasty with Malaysian flavor. The atmosphere is vibrant with great service.

Cute cafe, indoor outdoor seating and nice ambiance. Enjoyed the Salmon Benedict in this pretty…read morecharming place of Arrowtown.

Great blue cod fish and chips. Very flavorful Seafood chowder filled with Seafood. A great find…read morein Arrowtown tucked away at the back of an alley. Friendly staff.

This quaint cottage has a nice selection of pastries, tea and coffee, plus brunch food. We came…read morejust for coffee and tea. My husband had one of the famous sticky buns with currents and I had a gluten free banana bread with blood orange hot tea. The tea was very nice and served in a heavy pottery pitcher that kept it hot during a cool morning. The banana bread was very moist and not too sweet. The sticky bun was proclaimed to be very good. The outside garden is the place to sit if the weather is good.

What a great spot in Arrowtown! So glad my husband and I stopped here. The back garden is so…read morepeaceful and we very much enjoyed our breakfast while sitting under a pear tree. He ordered the Turkish eggs and I the chili scrambled. Both perfectly made & well flavored. We also shared a sticky bun which was delicious.

We LOVE the breakfast here. It's the best in Arrowtown! Great granola and porridge. Excellent…read morecoffee and tea. We enjoy the baked goods as well.

From the owner: Start your day with a gourmet coffee, fresh-squeezed juice or come in for a tasty lunch or wine…read moretasting at our neighborhood wine bar & cafe in Arrowtown. Our menu features seasonal local ingredients prepared with a gourmet twist and to match with Gibbston Valley's range of award-winning varietals. Some of our menu highlights include: handmade pastries and cakes, Piadinas (Italian stuffed flatbread), a daily selection of salads, soup and various gourmet meat and cheese platter options, the perfect match to a glass of wine. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available. Stop by and experience casual gourmet dining in Arrowtown at A Taste of Gibbston Valley.

Akarua Wines & Kitchen was our second winery that we checked out in Lake Hayes. Akarua means two…read morevines, which is how they originally started out. It's a couple minutes drive from Amisfield. We dropped in on a Friday afternoon (around 4:45pm). It's a cute spot with a garden and plenty of tables/bean bag chairs to lounge about. The wine tasting is done in a cool converted industrial box. They do tastings ($5.00 NZD/person) where you get to try 5 wines; all five are pre-picked for you. Our server was friendly and gave us good descriptions about each wine. But man, the pours were tiny. - Akarua sauvignon blanc 2017 - decent but we've had better elsewhere. - Akarua riesling 2017 - RUA pinot noir 2016 - this one was young, light and had a very dry finish to it. We didn't enjoy it. - Akarua pinot noir 2016 - this one was aged for longer. Much smoother. - Akarua alchemy ice 2017 - intensely sweet. Our host said to try, then eat a bite of chocolate and try again. That actually worked wonders. Akarua paled in comparison to our earlier visit at Amisfield. Wines were decent but that's about it.

What a great place for a tasty lunch! The food was amazing, fresh and artfully prepared. We all…read moreenjoyed our wine and menu choices. The wait staff was very helpful in suggesting the appropriate amounts for a table of 5. It was all so delicious we ate almost every bit.

Not many people on Sunday brunch time. Ordered the French toast and big breakfast. French toast was…read moregood! The cooked banana made it unique, and the cream with berries was a good addition, not too heavy. The bacon and mushrooms were too salty for me, but I'm really sensitive to salt, so you should take that with a grain of...salt. Service good. There's a nice play area for kids outside!

Good food, fantastic kids area. A great dinner with comprehensive kids menu while sitting in a…read morecomfortable grassy area adjacent to a safe kids playground. Everyone was pleased.