Cute little spot, lots of 80s music playing and pictures of Sydney Harbour and two of New York on…read morethe left side walls. Pictures of landscapes and on the right hand side walls. There are booths on both sides and tables in the middle. The servers use electronica order system which is nice so that your order gets to the kitchen right away in case they get sidetracked on their way back to place the order. We started with the battered onion rings which were tasty. It was served with a thin homemade tasting buttermilk ranch dressing. It all needed a little bit of salt but they were tasty. I better have had the Cuban sandwich which I was a little concerned about the flavor of the pork which she did admit seemed a little warmed over flavor, but other than that it was tasty. Since we had already had the fried onion rings they let him substitute fries that would've come with the sandwich for a small side salad. I ordered the special which is also on the regular menu Thai chicken red curry. It had a little too much starch, not enough coconut or ginger or lemongrass flavor but the chicken breast was very tender and the white rice was nice and soft to help soak up the sauce. The Thai slaw served on the side was fresh and flavorful, with a hint of peanut butter and nice plump edamames. The place felt very American in nature both in the menu and in the decor. One thing that they should do is that they need to bring out the serving utensils when you order or sit down as we had to go up to the counter and request those after our onion rings arrived. They also really need to offer larger napkins. It's hard to eat fried onion rings with no utensils and the absolutely tiny little napkins that are on the table in those dispensers. Even the napkins that were rolled around the fork and knife were too small. Other than that the service was pleasant and the ambience was as well. It was not culinary greatness, however we would return as it is a safe bet and not much is open here in the evenings.

First time here but the coffee and food are fantastic! Lovely place in lovely town of Ashburton.read more

It was good as a rest place and the food was nice. Panini was big enough for me and BBQ chicken…read moreinside was really delicious with melting cheese. We got to know that the coffee there is good 2 days later when we arrived Dunedin... A little regret not having one there.

Delicious hot chocolate with marshmallows. Very nice sandwich and bakery selection. They were very…read morehelpful and a nice visit. We did not stay but it would be perfect place to sit for a cup of coffee or tea. Wish we had more time here.

Really good tasting food doesn't take long for your food and the prices are a bit steep but that's…read morealright

Nice decoration and atmosphere, this restaurant is like a pearl in the path to Mount Cook…read more We were well welcomed by the owners and it really feels home. We like the concept where you can have an aperitif at the lounge before entering the dining room for the foods degustation. With my wife we came here for her birthday, I chose the venison and she chose the lamb. As dessert I chose a double brownie and she chose a chocolate mousse. It was just delicious. I strongly recommend this restaurant if you stop at Fairlie or if you just pass by!

The food here is fantastic! We got the whitebait fritter to start which is very tender with no fish…read moreflavor at all, tis very tasty. Then had the pork belly and eye fritters for mains. Both of these were amazing with great flavor and texture. The ginger date sticky toffee pudding was such a delight and capped off the whole meal wonderfully. The wine selection was quite good and they helped us discover some great wines both white and red.

Creamy seafood soup with plenty of fish, prawn and green-lipped mussels.. so yummy. Beer battered…read morecod fish with giant size french fries.. a local specialty. . Food : 4/5 Service : 4/5 Price : $$ Place : 4/5 . Halal Rest : Timaru Speights Ale House Location : Timaru City : New Zealand .

Super traditional NZ menu, seafood chowder, roasts, chops, fish and chips, and some newer treats…read more Entrees are between $20-$30, but portions are huge and easily shared by two...Nice selection of 'puddings' too. Menu tells nice history of the area. Local neighborhood trust provides easy access free internet too. The Speights brews, on tap are all very good. They're most famous for their Gold Medal Ale. (We know because of the tasting after the full brewery tour in Denedin). Enjoy!

Nice roadside breakfast stop during our journey to Dunedin…read more Right off the highway, we wanted a quick stopping place. I chose a toasted bagel with butter, a hot latte, and a multi flavored muffin. The muffin was heated and served with butter. The coffee here is just so good. Love it. Service was excellent. We sat at a nice windowed table to enjoy the beautiful morning. And our table location was denoted by a big 'L'. How appropriate. Great stop.

ordered coffee and roast veggie salad ate two mouthfuls, tasted like it had been in the cabinet for…read morethree days without refrigeration mixed with burnt potatoes. left disappointed and questioned by a belligerent cook. not refund will not return. waste of $18.00

It's a popular road trip stop with mostly foreigners who are guaranteed to generate a constant…read morequeue, one that moves swiftly making a visit an easy enough venture. Pies are a tick below 10 NZD, the menu constantly shifting during our visit around 1PM since they were freshly baking and selling out of pies constantly as the line moved. A Steak & Cheese was suddenly fair game upon making our way to the till and I also ordered an extra far out selection in the form of the Pork Belly & Apple Sauce pie. It was interesting securing a spot outside where all the tables are located though be prepared for crumbs galore since parties are constantly rotating through. Super flakey pie crusts are to be had. The pork belly with apple sauce sweet and savory combo worked surprisingly well. The candied pork belly on top was a neat added bonus. These were sensible, comforting pies, in my humble opinion, though its renown probably diminished by its fast-paced touristy vibe which, I imagine, could affect consistency and quality at times. Our pies were one of great enjoyment though!

I've heard a lot of recommendations that this is the best meat pie in New Zealand, and after…read morevisiting, I can definitely see the argument. The store was extremely busy, but everything moved quickly. The meat pies were flaky on the outside, but rich on the inside. The meat wasn't dry, and the seasoning was wonderful. A must-visit!

It's called Mrs&M's now Great friendly service and the…read morecoffee and breakfast was great good price I also listened to a girl play the violin today it's been productive

If there is one thing in which Sydney abounds these days, it is groovy bearded guys. So it was kind…read moreof comforting to walk into 2 stags to be greeted by a friendly bearded barista, even better when they proved to make proper coffee. Good flavour and pour, hallelujah! I ordered the spicy pumpkin soup, which came with 2 South Island cheese rolls for the princely sum of $12. Great place, delicious food and if I lived in Timaru this would absolutely be my local!