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!

What a refreshing rustic restaurant and fresh food market located in Motueka. Loved the natural,…read morerustic, and open restaurant area located just past the doors upon entering the food market, its expansive floor plan rotating between different indoor and outdoor areas. They are family-owned and operated, the love and attention put into the natural, wooded space quite apparent. Menu items are sourced locally so they are as fresh as possible. I had the Lamb Burger with their "world famous" slow roasted lamb patty, topped with a fresh picked salad, mint jelly, and tomato salsa. The lamb burger patty was actually shredded meat -- rather than minced -- and packed into a puck. It was a little tough to tear the meat, a fork coming in handy to eventually deconstruct the burger. The salad portion was extraordinary as well, requiring the use of the fork to pick away at it before crafting the burger/ sandwich. Overall though, it was ultra yummy, scrumptious burger, the mint jelly combo enhancing the enjoyability greatly. It left me feeling satiated though not overly bloated. The freshness was prominent indeed. Beers were flowing and while they claim to host a keg of nearby Hop Federation, the single offering was somewhat basic (a pilsener). I actually opted for a local Pinot Noir, a lovely pairing with the Lamb Burger. The TOAD Hall is an easy option while in Motueka and Tasman area!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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

Amazing cafe! The steak dish was really tasty and the service was lovely!!! Our service was very…read morepatient with all the questions I had. Great selection of food choices especially for a cafe. The quality of the food was incredible and wonderful wine selection! Definitely a must if you are ever in this area. They also have the cutest jar that reads "Staff Vacation Fund" what a thoughtful idea, I of course dropped a few dollars because I think everyone deserves a vacation! Overall, a lovely experience. Thank you!

Not bad for the only restaurant in town! It's a little over priced and the food isn't as good as it…read moreused to be but there's plenty of options including vegetarian and gluten free. Great view from the balcony area and a great vibe too