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New Zealand cuisine: the best places to taste it in Ashburton

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Panthers Rock

95/100 (785 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

Wheelchair Accessible

"Such a wonderful place and a very proud and kind owner Alice who helped us on a rainy and chilly night during closing time with not only delicious..."

Parimiti Dhage

"Our local restraunt and bar. Can't fault the food, absolutely delicious and have never had any problems!! It's especially amazing because it's a..."

Mickenzi Askin

"Awesome place to stop for a bite to eat. Chrispy chicken burger was delicious. Lovely people great service. Would highly recommend to..."

Stacey Tait

"Excellent food and friendly staff! They stayed open late for us and served up a delicious roast pork dinner with asparagus, potatoes, sweet potato,..."

Andrew Thorson

"Stopped in our motorhome for a coffee and staff food and ambience was first rate! Congratulations team on what you do. Keep up the superb..."

Helen Hills

"10/10, great food and great service. Nothing made our first day in NZ better than finding this place on our way to Lake..."

Simon Hughes

"A couple of days ago we needed to get to Queenstown from Franz Josef, but due to the road closures after the cyclone, we had to do a 14 hour detour...."

Katy Richey

"Great find. Excellent and very friendly service. Fabulous food. Would..."

Nicki George

"We stopped for ice coffee and a snack after our hike. Service was super fast and the staff were very friendly. I had a brownie and my husband had a..."

Jay Jay Sugarplum Wain

"Lovely place, great service, great staff...."

Wendy Davey

"Fabulous food and lovely staff. Pork ribs are highly recommended. We will be..."

Josie Welch

"Great food! Nice atmosphere. Will come again for sure. Highly..."

Howard Russell Andrew

"Great food, good service in a beautiful scenic..."

Sandra Kennedy

"Wonderful country pub with an excellent outdoor area for families. The food range is very extensive and the burgers are very tasty! The Sunday..."

Ethan McWilliams

"Loved this place . Very welcoming and lovely owners . Food was delicious and made from scratch. Compliments to the chef. We will be back . Spare..."

Shaun & Rita Eastell

"First time visit this place for lunch. Exceptional friendly service from owner Deb and staff Abby. It was busy but didn't have to wait long for my..."

Simon Tam

"Husband happy with his spare ribs. Great service I only wish I had remembered the cheerful waitress name only that she moved down from Auckland. What..."

Pauline Terrey

"Lovely little country place kind of combo restaurant and bar. Great food with big portions for reasonable prices. Great friendly staff and obviously..."

Ian Bedwell

"Great food, quick delivery, ace staff! If your hungry and in the region, definately worth a stop to try the..."

Nic Pethig

"Brilliant service, one of our meals was wrong, but they were very apologetic and sorted out very quickly. 6 stars! The fish sliders, were super..."

Raymond Dun

"7 of us for lunch, inc 1 child who was given pencils and puzzle - well done! The hot chocolate looked amazing - wish I’d had one. My chicken filo..."

Tracy Price

"I arrived for a late lunch. We chose from the chef's choices. I had the soup with garlic bread. I asked for the gluten free option. The chef made gf..."

Jennifer Barry

"Almost typical country pub but bright, clean, modern and elevated menu, but retaining pub prices. Charming staff. Totally worth the..."

Robyn Winters

Cleavers Corner Gastro Pub

95/100 (867 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

"Had thee yummiest pasta I’ve had in ages! (reminded me of our favorite pasta restaurant from back home) Definitely should be a permanent menu..."

Amy De Beer

"So great to have such a wonderful place in Ashburton. I always say there’s no point in having good food with out good service... well here you get..."

Chantelle Quinn

"tooooooo delicious. fabulous food , great service, creamy garlic prawns to die for - wanted to order a second plate. you must try this wonderful..."

Wally Reyn

"After what my awesome sister Twincey Browne Vaevae & I have been thru with our families, there’s no better place to be but at Cleavers Corner to..."

Tanya Pere

"We had a lovely meal there on Sunday. Everything was perfect and the staff were so friendly. It was our and my parents wedding anniversary and they..."

Jocelyn Hurley

"Lovely meal and dessert with good friends. Had the beer battered grouper with salad and fries, sticky date pudding to finish. Nice atmosphere and the..."

Moana Waiti

"I've been there 3 times so far and every time it's been fantastic. The staff and so friendly and energetic and the food is very well priced and..."

Liam Adair

"Love the chicken salad with crispy wontons and my Husbands favourite is the steak meal and lamb shanks meals. Tasty food and great service..."

Kristine Howden

"Wonderful place so clean and tidy and great layout. Had Pork Belly on saturday night and it was cooked to perfection. Fabulous staff and all. Will..."

Michelle George

"Awesome staff. Yummy food. One of the best pizza's I had in a..."

Jason Campbell

"I might be biased but I love this place. Great little team and yummy..."

Ben Ilse Kruger

"Incredible service, the staff are all so lovely,and go above and beyond! The food was perfection from start to finish...."

Pauline Read

"Our first time having a meal and dessert at Cleavers with our friends +3 kids and really enjoyed our meals. Great customers service. Thanks to the..."

Michelle Murray

"had late lunch here on-route to Lake Tekapo from Christchurch. very friendly staff and the service was great. the battered fish and sirloin steak..."

Woon Yang Ng

"The drinks here were fantastic , with a wide range of alcoholic beverages as well as some fantastic mocktails. The drinks were bought out quickly and..."

Emma Johnson

"Bloody Good Feed! Both of our meals were cooked nicely and tasted even better then they looked! Highly recommend coming here the atmosphere is very..."

Emma

"Great service: attentive without being fussy. Food was fresh and full of flavour. We had specials and felt was great value for price, size and..."

Mike Haines

"We had a lovely night, exquisite food & great vibe. The flavor of the sauce on the bbq ribs was the best I've had in a while, the pork needed more..."

Matt Aldridge

"good food, nice atmosphere and friendly staff..."

Victoria

"Absolutely outstanding!! Was driving thru Ashburton and rang ahead to book a table.. we were advised of a big party coming in so was asked if we..."

Michelle George

"Stopped for a drive break on way south and its such a lovely spot. Super friendly and helpful staff. Excellent coffee. Lovely atmosphere and great..."

Leigh Anne Darilek

"We really love their steak! One of the best in South..."

Ruth Peliño

"Super tasty chicken sandwiches & burgers. Fresh hot fries and warm friendly service. A..."

Mike B Petersen

"Easy place to stop on way to Chch. Breakfast was lovely and well presented. Coffee great. And service was excellent. Very..."

Michaela Vernall

"Stopped here on our way to Lake Tekapo for dinner. Was a nice spot for elevated pub food. I had the cheese burger, which was really good. The meat..."

Trishen Moodley

"Had a lovely meal and very impressed with the young waitress we had 🤩 made for a lovely dining..."

Deborah Crawford

"I chose this place based on menu options before I got out of motel. Entrance led to the bar area first. Staff was busy at bar but it didn't take long..."

Zorko Sostaric

"Good menu, nice price range. I had the Chicken Burger which was a nice size, not too big, was very tasty. My hubby had Chicken Ceaser which was..."

Beth Ellis

"My fish &chip meal wasn't fantastic.. but apparently everyone who had the steak loved it. I will review again once I try it. ...20/7/19 Just tryed..."

Rochelle cooper

"Great Service, Great Food! Would definitely revisit..."

Jane McGoon

"We stopped by Ashburton on the way to somewhere else and had lunch here. It was packed on a Saturday afternoon. The food was great and fresh but the..."

HM

One Ninety Nine

93/100 (30 ratings)

"Great service. Excellent cabinet food, love the atmosphere always welcome. Gareth and Jamie really make dining a lovely experience. Just go..."

janene kershaw

"Like strong coffee They make it the way you like it Cakes were great too Very professional staff Loved..."

Stephen Jeffress

"Absolutely amazing cafe, food and coffee is reasonably priced with all alternative milks free of charge! Have keto options for anyone on a diet or..."

Klohe Wilson-james

"This is the first cafe I visited on moving to Ashburton. Gareth and Jamie, you make the bestest cinnamon scrolls I have ever had!!!! Atmosphere,..."

kelly

"The cinnamon rolls are to die for..."

Tony Wong

"Wonderful 1st time here great food and service..."

Nicole McGrath

"Early in day 8-30. Great food and..."

Alan Wakelin

"Friendly service, great coffee and..."

Tom Vincent

"Friendly service. Good..."

Barry Ayers

philrudduck

Staveley Store - Cafe & Sundry Goods

93/100 (657 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Outdoor Seating

"The welcoming sight of the white coffee cup on the bright red roof, I recommend the bacon & egg..."

Darren Venus

"Great coffee, friendly helpful staff, carrot cake to die for and well worth a stop. The food couldn't be faulted and they cater well to children..."

Tracy Penny

"Delicious food, fantastic coffee & hot choc! We popped in as they were closing and we were spoilt with great service & good food! I'll know I'll be..."

Felicity Bruce

"Loved the country ambience, good coffee and scone!! Not far from the Famous Staveley Skating Rink. What a lovely..."

Barry Burgess

"Finally stopped here glad we did great service amazing food great coffee thanks will stop..."

Debra Tindall

"A warm welcome on a cold day. Great to have found this treasure. Exactly half way between Kaikoura and Dunedin, where I travel to see my Mum in..."

Ailsa McGilvary-Howard

"Nice products & friendly staff ... also a nice little store..."

Lia Kuijper

"An absolute must stop. Delicious food, coffee and great..."

Shelley Vitali

"I'm pleased I returned here after driving to the mountains and to Mount Somers village. Lovely little village for a casual walk with the dog. Stopped..."

Lara Johnson

"Supergreat coffee. Nice place. Could do with an extra..."

Frank Osbæck

"Beautiful cafe with a lovely atmosphere. We loved how sunny it was inside and out with lovely mountain views. A definite place to stop into on the..."

Ethan McWilliams

"Lovely stop off for breakfast. I had scrambled eggs and they were lovely and creamy. Made to feel very..."

S Naylor

"Very nice coffee, cakes are soooo delicious! Friendly staff, you can sit inside or outside if it's a sunny day. Very nice..."

alison richard

"Honestly, it's just an awesome cafe. The coffees and cabinet food were awesome. The people were nice. Would recommend after spending some time on the..."

Robert Sutcliffe

"I was there on my way through the country lovely place had a really nice cake and tea. Staff were amazing helpful and friendly great place for a..."

Graham Lewis

"Wonderful food and customer..."

Dennis Rollings

"Nice food and atmosphere Unfortunately our beverages never arrived in time for our lunch, had to ask for them in takeaway..."

Meegan Neville (meegille)

"Had a really nice coffee and cheese scone. The staff were friendly and even laughed at my Dad joke. Will return next time in the..."

Albert Jans

"Lovely country cafe with nice food and great..."

Barbara Wiersma

"Cute coffee shop. Cabinet food looked yummy, the cheese roll was fantastic and great cheese scone. Loved the interior..."

Caelum Price

"Want to sample the best coffee in mid Canterbury? Then take a drive out to the Staveley Store. Nestled beneath the forested slopes of Mount Somers,..."

Fergus Blakiston

"Fantastic Cofee and great friendly service, a great spot to drop in on our road..."

Nic Alberts

"Stopped here for a tea break during a tour. Great food. Quick..."

Colin McLain

"Awesome food, although we did have to wait a while as they were very..."

Simon Cartwright

"Lovely food. Warm, friendly staff. Natural, relaxed, rural..."

Hillary Singlewood

"Lovely spot, go early as they do run out of some food on busy days. Highly recommend the carrot..."

Faye Barrand

Harvey's Bakehouse

91/100 (277 ratings)

"Very yummy pie and sandwiches! Great find in the..."

Sunny Dayz

"Enjoyed the salad sandwich and sausage roll, although I would have preferred gluten-free..."

Lara Johnson

"Awesome bakery. Great food great service. Their bakery in Rakaia is also tops. Try them now if you haven't..."

Cheryl Palatchie

"Oh my goodness, this place is amazing. Being new to Ashburton we are still finding our way around and Harvey's was recommended by several people...."

Sherilyn Dawson

"Awesome food, I make a point of stopping here on my way through..."

Lara Bloxham

"Very nice place nothing beats a cheeky pie to warm up your insides this..."

Nic baumber

"Excellent food and good prices and friendly..."

Shane Rea

"Great products. Love all the Pies Genuine helpful..."

James Nettleton

"I know I said Cafe Time in Ashburton had the best donut in the country but I spoke to soon. Make room for Harvey’s. Their custard filled brioche..."

Matt Fehse

"Good coffee,excellent baking,awesome..."

John Mehlhopt

90/100 (669 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wow is what! Drove into Ashvegas and asked Siri for a good cafe to go to in Ashburton and this was the place she recommended! She gave us directions..."

Jysharna Phillipson

"We were passing through Ashburton on the way from the airport to Lake Tekapo & saw this cafe was open. As we were in desperate need of coffee we..."

Diana Waines

"Beautiful coffee, fresh and very well priced food and welcoming staff! beautiful way to start my..."

Lydia Soper

"Good food, prompt service, and a nice laid back vibe. Was recommended to me and I was not..."

Jonathan Hampton

"Absolutely 10/10 the service was outstanding and the food and coffee was excellent. Highly..."

Shanae Rempel

"Popped into this fabulous cafe on the way through Ashburton. What a gem! Great food and atmosphere! Would thoroughly..."

Amelia Howard-Hill

"My favorite stop on the road south. Great coffee and good food at a good price. The best..."

Dominic Lappage

"Breakfast was absolutely 💯 👌 delicious. Cofee was to die for. Nice and friendly staff g8..."

Larry Riwaka

"Cappuccino 10/10 and food looks amazing. If you're looking for great coffee, good food, and good prices, this is the..."

D Kings

"Quick takeaway for lunch today. Cornedbeef, cheese and salad on rye and a piece of Scroggin slice. Fresh, tasty and..."

Andrae Gold

"This is hands down the best place in ashburton for coffee, food, and staff. Went above and beyond recently for a birthday held there. Will always be..."

shona parsons

"Great location. Good food and service, very Friendly..."

Ted Roberts

"Loved the place! Service is good and friendly 😊 and I had the Thai soup and it was delicious..."

Denise Manns

"We stopped here for a quick coffee and cabnit treat. Their keto tart was interesting as a quiche..."

Toby Young

"Very busy place at lunch time. Excellent service. Good coffee and variety of food to choose from. My lunch special of sticky pork belly with bao &..."

Simon Tam

"Reviewing it on the 1 item ordered, loved the taste and..."

SixturdayW

"Great spot for those on a keto diet lots of breakfast choices and a few sweet treats..."

Janine Williams

"Good no frills cafe en route to Mt Cook, if coming from Akaroa! Had very nice coffee and delicious bacon butte. Pleasant..."

Marie Whealing

"So accommodating, we'd had a long drive and we were a few minutes late for cooked menu cut off time.. they were so awesome and let us order off the..."

Chantelle S

89/100 (93 ratings)

"we went in today after we had a swim and wow so yummy all 6 of us enjoyed our food , you could tell it was made with love ! also really good customer..."

Donne Joseph

"The food was excellent, highly recommend the steak and mushrooms in red wine pie. The meat melts in the mouth, the pie is NOT a wet mess and the pie..."

M Felton

"Consistently great coffee, allergy friendly food options and they are happy to adapt menu options to accommodate allergies. Food is fresh and..."

Danielle Bosch

"Good service and coffee was good too. My cheese roll was huge and tasty. Pity they don't have the daily news..."

Simon Tam

"Interesting place and lots of fun things to do there and a great place to hold an..."

kay holder day

"great stop after enjoying the pool..."

D H

"Great food. Convenient location.Shouldnt go there if you have a vehicle that is low to the ground, because of the oversized judder bars in the..."

Neill Matthews

"Nice service and food with excellent..."

Allan Duston

"Really nice food and cuppa. Friendly staff in a fantastic and new..."

Simon Curtis

"Great cafe to pop into after a swim.Great coffee & sweets.Nice small meals or something more substantial.Always worth a visit.Great..."

Diane Kerslake

"Excellent lovly hot choc and great curly fries...pip and her staff r..."

Felicity Dagg uses Stampinup

"Great coffee friendly..."

Heather Shearer

"Great place for coffee and catching up. Ample parking. Good options for..."

John McMullan

"Only bought a ice cream there but staff are..."

Melissa Moss

Sukhwinder Kaur

"Good food & drink to kill a huge appetite after a great water..."

Diane Kerslake

The Lake House Restaurant And Bar

89/100 (777 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Venue came highly recommended. Venue in top order and very clean. Exceeded expectations. Venue calming and tranquil. Very easy to relax and enjoy the..."

Annette Stevic

"Food was ok we had a pizza and Garlic bread 🍞 . Bread was really small for $12 ,pizza was meat lovers was ok but definitely had better. Service..."

Kombizone

"Really enjoyed the food and atmosphere thank..."

Rochelle cooper

"They've changed the menu since I've been there last, which was quite sad. The meal I had was good, but we drove from Christchurch with dreams of..."

Erin Grigson

"The setting is outstandind,food superb,service leaves a bit to be desired.we sat at 6pm and finished our service at 9.30 pm.for 2 courses,not..."

Norman Lee

"A lovely place to visit. The food was pretty good. We had a group of us and the few of us that had chicken fettuccine found it to be unusual...."

Debbie Brown

"What a beautiful picturesque place to dine! We had an amazing Christmas lunch with all the trimmings. The setting was amazing and the food was just..."

Nichola Lond

"Service was a bit slow. If they'd been more savvy they would have sold more wine to our group - a bonus to..."

Mary-Louise Fahey

"Awesome food and great service at this superb cafe, bar and restaurant overlooking an inlet on Lake Hood, a short drive from Ashburton on the South..."

Fergus Blakiston

"Very nice fine dinning. Excellent food. Very friendly staff. And a great view out the..."

Nikkolas Diehl

Reflections Cafe & Catering

88/100 (183 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegetarian Friendly

Wheelchair Accessible

"Stopped in at this cafe on the way to Chch and it was delicious. Beautiful friensdly staff with great customer..."

Leanne Wood

"Custard square really good favorite thing great staff always full of people overall a good..."

Jordan Barnes

"Great Coffee an Cheese Scone Staff were really lovely,Happy and Polite.Great Taste and Awsome Prices Thank..."

Jed O'Grady

"I have tried many cafes in Ashburton but tried Reflections for the first time yesterday. Delicious breakfast and excellent, friendly service. Clean..."

Vicky Poole

"Lovely cafe, food is great also. I will go back for more coffee and..."

Greg Clark

"Amazing!! Sarah and the team catered our wedding in the weekend and it was delicious. Very popular and so many guests complimented the amazing..."

Megan Hislop

"Amazing wraps! Great staff! Great service...."

Logan George Middlemass

"had a great breakfast !! Awesome service , what more could ya ask..."

Alex Copland

"Excellent food.. great service.. good..."

Sue Gullery

"Food was very good. Very keto friendly. Great..."

RewardEdge Consulting

"I love this wee coffee shop. The food is always nice and never feels like production line food, the coffee is excellent, and I've tried everywhere..."

M Felton

"Nice cafe in the town. A bit dark interior. I got an espresso macchiato, rather sour than balanced taste, not too visually appealing foam, but better..."

Bohumír Zámečník

"Good food, particularly the the French toastie, it was superb. Self service cafe which I haven't seen in a longtime so very easy and quick. Milkshake..."

Oliver Gilbert

"Had a beautiful keto savory snack here. Sadly side salad was over run by a sesame oil dressing. I normally don't eat dressings like this in keto. Had..."

Allanah Elzakey

"Very glad we wandered in here. They had that special something that made everything extra tasty without just being extra sugar or salt. Nice vegan..."

Eric Woods

"Nice muffin. Coffee had no body and was overheated. One staff member not very friendly. A pity as the food looked nice but I wouldn't go back for..."

Jan W

"Cheeky, fun staff who clearly have a lot of fun working together and love their job. Their dessert "experiments" are delicious too, if there's..."

Ashley Butcher

"Fine first visit. Convenient parking. Coffee good and generous. Cheese scones need more cheese... But that's me being picky... Good people good..."

Sydney Mepham

Robert Harris Cafe

87/100 (1092 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

"Best service I have come across. I drive a truck and called in yesterday for a takeaway coffee. The barrister must have seen me coming across the car..."

Lester Donaldson

"A great place to eat, with friendly helpful staff and a delicious choice of food. Their coffee is pretty amazing..."

Karina Mackenzie

"Best coffee hands down, I'm over here for work from Aust and in less than a week the Barista knows/remembers my order as I'm walking in the door my..."

Natalie Carroll

"Best coffee in town. The staff and service are fantastic, very friendly and the atmosphere is..."

Lynne Collins

"Bryce makes the best coffee and knows our coffee order as soon as we walk in the door. ...."

Nicola Loach

"Really yum food :-) lots to choose from, friendly staff..."

Sue Stephenson

"Excellent cafe with excellent staff and awesome..."

Jo Hooper

"Fabulous service great coffee love it! Good is amazing. . And love how they have supported Breast Cancer..."

Shirley Cant

"Awesome, fabulous and super fast coffee. Best Eggs Benedict in..."

Toni Wilson

"Superlative French Toast & Excellent Coffee!!! Consistently high standard, year in year out!! Fast, efficient, friendly service...."

Gilly Dawber

"Just had the best Neenish Tart - just like my Granny used to..."

Wendy Beck

"It was amazing cuppa and carrot cake happy staff lovley..."

Wendy Capill

"Big breakie. Is big great grilled tomatoes. Lose the hash..."

Mark Pedofsky

"awesome food and fantastic staff. well done Graeme and..."

Denise Begbie

"Wonderful great friendly team and great service. A must..."

Kylie Carr

"Awesome coffee and such friendly staff..."

Maria Fay

"We stopped in for breakfast on our way from Wanaka to Blenheim. Only downer was the cold centre in the poached eggs. We were travelling so..."

T&G Ratahi

"It was my first time at this Robert Harris and I was impressed. There was a great range of food at reasonable prices. It was both warm and inviting..."

Andy Walker

"Super friendly staff and I always love getting my coffees/hot chocolates here as they are so yummy! It's usually a bit busy and a line but it's not..."

Chloe Jamieson

"That was literally the best BLT I have ever had. Yet to have a better coffee in NZ too. Smashed Avocado was..."

Oscar Dixon

"Nice coffee. Double shot standard. Yummy food. I ordered a chicken cranberry quiche $9.5 and a lemon slice...both delicious. Cranberry served as..."

Sérgio Dantas

"Thank you Sifala for fantastic customer service today! Not only was she welcoming & pleasant with a smile. But she followed our requests perfectly. ..."

Michelle BECKETT

"Great coffee and excellent service from a wonderful dedicated staff. Really enjoy dropping in on my visits to..."

Gordon Burnett

"Stopped in for morning tea. The cheese scone was lovely a light, the rasperry and white chocolate muffin was moist and delicious. Service was..."

Teowai Ratahi

"Very busy when I was there. Not enough chocolate in mocha and definitely not frothy enough. Friendly staff efficient and..."

Rebecca Avon

"Busy busy place which is a good sign. Great selection of food and amazing..."

Kym McNally

"Great meeting place,especially for families Excellent food, coffee and location with good parking and..."

Lyn Green

"Outstanding food, always call in here when I'm..."

Amanda Rutland

"Wha can I say great food selection best toasted sandwiches ever coffee to die for and so many staff and so many smiles kudos to all the..."

Murray Gibson

"No complaints but best pot of tea I have tasted at a cafe in a long..."

Russell Thoms

"Very nice lunch. It was very busy but we got our meals quickly, and they were delicious. Will definitely..."

Sherilyn Dawson

"It is an amazing place to sit have a coffee and something yummy to eat, recommend..."

Robyn Beechey

"We have had many stop overs at Robert Harris over the years. And it's over favourite stop for a great meal and coffee ☕️. Great..."

david northey

The Fine Lion

87/100 (211 ratings)

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

Outdoor Seating

"Work trip for a night so looking for a nice dinner spot. Very good place for dinner on your own. Modern approach and decor juxtaposed nicely with the..."

Nigel Donovan

"Had the most amazing meal! The fried chicken started was 10/10 and the presentation was also amazing, Raising the steaks was absolutely divine !..."

Shannon Saunders

"Super fresh and flavoursome food! Great suggestions from the owners and very attentive staff. Would 100% return to the..."

Bec

"The Fine Lion is THE BEST place in the whole of Ashburton!! I loved this place from the moment I walked in😍 It’s very intimate and there is a..."

Myra Eve

"Do yourself a favour and come here, the food is incredible, the cocktails delicious and refreshing and the service was lovely. We ordered the venison..."

Elwethe

"The best burger i have tasted in years and the fries were amazing. Lovely venue with balcony and great service. It’s absolutely worth seeking this..."

Duncan Allan

"The food was amazing, the best steak I've had in a very long time worth every cent. The staff are great, helpful, and friendly. The beautiful..."

Kim Watts

"Absolutely love this place! The vibe is really great with such nice finishings to the decor and the Team/Staff are incredibly accommodating...."

Shawna-Lee Robson

"Stopped for the late lunch on the escape from home for the weekend trip... Great atmosphere, quick and friendly service. Food was excellent - baked..."

Vladimir G

"With the Little Creatures on tap The Fine Lion is definitely an iconic place to have a brunch with your workmates on this sunny long weekend..."

Vladimir Verlinsky

86/100 (508 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

"Hard to fault. The establishment was clean and friendly, a warm atmosphere. The food was fantastic! Prices a little high but for the taste shouldn't..."

No Longer Active

"Absolutely awesome food, huge serving sizes and excellent coffee. Recommend the chowder, potato skins and squid salad. Delicious and conveniently..."

Kathryn Teeboon

"Outside seating is in a lovely garden. Despite not many vegetarian options being offered on the menu, the chef (apparently also a vegetarian) was..."

woodcake

"Good food, great environment but prices are a bit over the average. The service is also..."

Tadashi R T

"Great coffee, friendly staff. A bit expensive prices, but totally worth. I..."

Danielle Takahase

"This is a great cafe! Lots of options for gluten-free or dairy free. Vegan options too.if you are in Ashburton or passing through, it is worth..."

Bruce Philip

"Amazing food in a great atmosphere! Friendly staff & a very nice chef that made sure I was happy with my vegan meal. The seating area in the garden..."

Diane Chircop

"Me and my partner went for lunch, food was really delicious. Great service. Although there was dirty cups and water jug on the table when we went to..."

Marewa Renton

"Our regular Sunday morning breakfasts are always the best. Great service, fantastic coffee, great cabinet food and great kitchen. It’s busy because..."

Roger Martin

"Went for a family breakfast. The meal was delicious, service personal, atmosphere relaxing. So good to taste authentic brioche. Thank you for an..."

sharon Williams-Freeman

Columbus Cafe

85/100 (536 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Outdoor Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Highchairs Available

"This cosy coffee shop offered great variation of drinks and foods. The staff was extremely friendly and..."

Kalle H

"Great amount of choices for food. From menu to display and dietary options too. Staff is super friendly. The atmosphere is calm and cozy. There are..."

Annemieke Blekkink

"Fantastic customer service and even better food. Wide range of options and good descriptions of food on menue. Always presented gorgeously and tastes..."

Emma Johnson

"Awesome food and service. Did an awesome job with our large group. Coffee was great..."

Craig Knights

"While visiting a friend in Ashburton, we decided to have some yummies and knew for sure that Columbus wouldn't disappoint. Sure enough the food was..."

Shan Padarath

"Great place to grab a coffee or smoothie. They never fail on quality here. My wife and I just went here today for a couple of cold drinks. I would..."

Gatlin Skansie

"Sat outside with the heaters on and LOVED my eggs bene with salmon and a delicious latte! Thanks Team for the happy smiley..."

Petra Knights

"Friendly staff but unbearably noisy banging crockery, utensils, and grinding coffee. Makes for a difficult time talking, enjoying the atmosphere, and..."

Steph W

"Excellent location. Friendly staff. Great food and..."

Ted Roberts

"Some of the best breakfast I’ve had in a long time! Shout out to the..."

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Lushingtons Cafe

84/100 (733 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Outdoor Seating

"On our way home from Christchurch and full of the flu we called in for a hot chocolate...WOW it was the yummiest...just what we needed...we'll be..."

Carol Tutty

"Fabulous regular meeting place for weekly coffees and meals. Berry smoothie best ever!! Well..."

Jan McClelland

"Great food, lovely staff, beautiful surroundings...and a great gift..."

Gwenda Kendrew

"Best wedges in town. Always a nice atmosphere. Lovely..."

Cheryl Kerr

"Lovely friendly helpful staff Felt n taken care..."

Fran Christie

"Yummo, something for everyone! Staff were awesome with our boisterous wee..."

Rachael Goodfellow

"Loved this beautiful cafe 😍 they had a new employee training here this weekend and she was doing an outstanding job! 👍 Everyone was very..."

Quintin Swanepoel

"Stopped by for breakfast and was very impressed by the restaurant setup. The eggs benedict was one of the best we've had. Coffee was nice..."

Etuate Cakau

"Excellent food and service. Great place to shop and get..."

Michael

"Chance upon this place and is such a gem!! Seafood chowder was a bomb!!! Must..."

Sandy Goh

"If you are wanting wedges definitely come here! They make the best wedges with cheese bacon,spring onion,sour cream and sweet chili sauce! Their..."

Emma

"Beautiful cafe with a beautiful shop. Food are tasty as well. Would love to come..."

Feng Zhu

"We stopped there to grab a quick bite and coffee to take away in the middle of a road trip. The cheese puff was amazing. Best I've ever had, light..."

norman smart

"Nice warm venue on our way to Timaru for brunch. Thanks for the lovely customer service and warm..."

Dennis Rollings

"Delicious food, well made coffee, friendly staff & great..."

Rose Quinn

"I have often driven past but never stopped. Beautiful atmosphere staff helpful great food loved the carrot..."

Felicity Dagg uses Stampinup

"Absolutely recommend lushingtons, wonderful knowledgeable staff. Perfectly made hot coffee and the best steak sandwich and fries in the south island...."

Byron Bryant

"Good little stop on the outside of Ashburton. Nice garden centre with a good Cafe and plenty of food options. Can be busy but staff..."

Sarah Healey

"Stopped in for breakfast on our way south. Smashed avocado was outstanding, as were the pancakes and eggs..."

Kate Reese

"The service was so friendly and eager to serve and the food was amazing ,i had the lamb salad ,every mouthful was sumptuous..."

tracey Reid

"Great service. Fast and efficient. Food and drinks were lovely. Attached to a cute garden gift..."

Amber Hardy

"Excellent coffee ....lovely staff....very nice food. They care about their..."

Elly Grant

The Phat Duck

83/100 (685 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Highchairs Available

"We ordered the steak and it was well cooked, their red wine jus complimented the steak very well. Their ribs portion was huge and delicious. The..."

G Wong

"We saw Phat Duck Brew Bar & Kitchen driving through so today we decided to have a drink and eat there. I had Wagyu beef nachos and my partner the..."

Sarah Shepherd

"Wow! What a portion. I don't normally struggle with good portions. Plus it was delicious. Even my two daughters have since been comparing other..."

bianchet fam

"Stopped for a meal in transit home. Nice menu selections and a delicious plate of food. Could do with more 0 alcohol options for drivers, but good..."

David Woodings

"Just visited for a beer, atmosphere is nice but being a Saturday, it was a little full but not overly but it was very noisy. They appear to have..."

heather goodall

"Great place, Friendly staff and amazing service. Food was cooked very well and was delicious. The Phat Duck is a great restaurant for families and..."

Layton Carr

"Last min decision to drop by for lunch pitstop w the kids, service was great, food portion was good. Ordered the ribs - fantastic! the prawn/duck..."

Debbie Tan

"Lovely staff, quick service and the food was so tasty! I recommend the lamb shank, so flavorsome. Will visit again next time we are in..."

Jaime Sullivan

"Great food, great drinks. While we are from out of town, we are definitely coming back...."

Sonya Rigg

"Had a beautiful salad and refreshing drink. Excellent place. See you next..."

Maggie D

"We had a lovely meal and great service. Will return again for..."

denise hunter

"A now very established venue always has a high level of consistency particularly now the previous female owner has departed. She would call a..."

Brian Walker

"A fantastic bar in the fantastic town of Ashburton. Stopped in for a quick drink but after noticing the food being served we decided to go for a..."

# Boon

The Somerset Grocer Cafe And Bar

83/100 (817 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

Highchairs Available

"We’re making our way back to Christchurch to catch a flight to Auckland and we stopped for breakfast here. What a beautiful cafe with amazing food..."

Rachelle Edlington

"They have the most amazing food, great atmosphere. This is always my first choice when I head through Ashburton. ..."

Jeanine Cassidy

"Best coffee in town , food very good selection of cabinet food and also on menu. Staff very obliging and very good service. Lovely ambience in cafe..."

Jim Barbara Lischner

"Had a fantastic breakfast. Hard to choose it all looked wonderful. Coffee was..."

Debra Barltrop

"The best coffee I have had in a while, and the selection of goodies is to die..."

Jeni Sparks

"Best coffee I've ever had! Great atmosphere, amazing food and very friendly..."

Cayla Collins

"Perfect Night, Perfect Service, Perfect Place! And Perfect Music!..."

Iris Allison Van Asperen

"Good vibe, great food and good..."

Andrew Law

"Had a great lunch here today. Nice friendly service with good knowledge about GF food, which helps when you are with two celiac people. Nice coffee..."

Craig McKenzie

"I've been meaning to come here for yonks. Finally did today for a light lunch, had the salmon roulade, you should definitely try it! Coffee is great,..."

Morgan Williams

"A great little cafe to stop for breakfast on our way through Ashburton. The cafe was well presented and tastefully prrsented. I liked their selection..."

Brie Liberty

"Good cafe to hang out when in Ashburton. Came here thrice and was never disappointed with the overall experience. Good strong coffee and they have..."

sushma padilam

"Went there in a wet Saturday morning in November. It was cosy and warm when we enter. The keto bake and carrot salad were delicious. Coffee as great..."

Lay Cheng Ho

"We were a group of 12, stopped for morning tea one day and lunch the next day. Both times we were served our coffees and food almost together, which..."

Elaine Clark

"The place is well presented and comfortable. I like their Salmon Roulette which I usually order. The coffee is a bit..."

Gerald Zapico

"Fantastic, blue cheese and mushroom tart was divine. Relaxed welcoming atmosphere, nice place to stop when travelling for a break. Excellent service,..."

Lissie Brown

"Went to buy a brand of tea & flavour. They had the brand however not the flavour. The lady behind the counter went over & above to rectify the..."

Beverley Knowles

"Good food, good service, great..."

Tania and Pete McFarlane

"Great spot for a wee stop. Nice cabinet sweets and friendly..."

Nicole Down

"Great place to go for lunch, takeaway or..."

Pam Oliver-Hylands

"Great cafe, staff, and..."

Mike Robinson

"Good strong coffee, good selection of food. Food has an old fashioned feel to it. Well suited for older..."

Catherine Barr

"Really nice place and friendly service! Happy there was a vegan option..."

Chrystal

83/100 (535 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegetarian Friendly

Like flat grilled chicken panini

Wheelchair Accessible

"What a great place to come too. Staff very pleasant. Delivery of food and coffee was quick. Flavours were great. The hamburger looked misleading then..."

Michael Coursey

"We have always drove pass while driving through. We took the opportunity to stop today and boy was it worth it. I'm very impressed by the savouries...."

Charlene Smith

"A great selection of cakes that look to be custom-made instead of mass produced. Nice coffee and tea, reasonably priced and with on-site toilets and..."

Gavin Bollard

"Yum, yum and yum! Still my favourite Brunch spot in the World..."

Rocky Smee

"Dropped in here a few weeks back to buy some fudge as a gift. Thinking it's just a fudge shop. But didn't realise its actually a cafe and Bakery. So..."

Greg Nikoloff

"Nice cup of coffee on a trip to Dunedin. Friendly service and while I didn't buy any food the cabinet food looked very tempting. Good..."

Kennedy Dawson

"What a lovely store. Have driven past a million times on main road, and this time needed to call in for a desperate coffee. I will return again for..."

kiwisaz

"Great wee cafe, bursting with goodies at extremely reasonable prices and super friendly too. Best cream bun my husband had had in years he..."

Diana Whipp

"Great food here, coming as a stop on the trip. Had great pie and pie slices, and good custard tarts. A little bit expensive..."

Brainysmurfs

"I had a mince and cheese pie here, I am from Aussie and I would have to say this is one of the best pies iv had...."

Baxter Rewald

"Spacious, clean great selection of food. Lots of off street parking and toilet..."

Barry McKean (ASK BARRY)

"Wanted to find a place for driving break and chances upon this lovely café with fresh bakes and one of the best chips! Love the coziness of it..."

L Freya

"Nice food. Nice people. Plenty off street parking. Good..."

Sin Play

"Great coffee,Cream donut couldn’t have been any fresher and bacon@egg slice yum,recommend..."

Trev Hutt

"A quick stop off towards Dunedin and very popular place! Fudge was delicious and lovely customer..."

Regina Ieti

Speights Ale House

81/100 (1066 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Speights Ale House | Ashburton the best kids platter I have ever seen with no sweets or junk food on it....the boys loved your whole outdoor area..."

Rebecca Farr

"Arrived unannounced this evening with 2 kids in tow. A table was quickly reset for us and the kids were given some colouring in. Perfect. Also I..."

Abby Calder

"We had another happy family birthday tea and definitely have to say it was so incredibly delicious, everything was cooked to above standed and the..."

Carol James

"Out for my mums birthday dinner, the service from Jo absolutely top notch! Food divine..."

Cherry Clark

"Amazing food, but even better service always. Jo and the team make us feel like family, she even knows my beer order before I remember it, how good..."

Wesley Laas

"Amazing service and tasty food. Great with gluten free meals aswell. Thanks..."

Ja Cinda

"Great meal , loved the colouring for our 2 year old and the kids healthy platter was awesome , thank..."

Knedra Parish

"Great meal tonight, very quick service for the kids so they didn't get grumpy and ours was rite behind them Cheers..."

Regan Broker

"I enjoyed a bite to eat and a drink with my husband tonight, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Food was great and service exceptional. Definitely..."

Kerry McConchie

"Came here on a Monday. Nice and quiet. The atmosphere was extra chill and the staff were super friendly. Wendy was a gem and an absolute delight to..."

Jesse Taylor

"We were there on Boxing Day (the worst day to judge any place). But service was good, staff friendly, and food was good. Be prepared for a large..."

Pete Olds

"Friendly, helpful staff, great atmosphere, and beautiful meals every time! Totally recommend 👌 👍..."

Janice Rowell

"Was a good experience overall. Same as we always get from the Ashburton restaurant. We hadn't booked, but a table was available. Our two kids (6 and..."

James Poole

"Total stranger made to feel instantly welcome. Food order taken very quickly and it arrived just as quick. Coffee good, service abundant. Thanks..."

Roger Greenslade

"Good service, reasonable good food for bar standard. But they have really good chips. Coffee was..."

Rafa Loves Travel

"This is a nice Speight's Ale House. The place had a good atmosphere and some welcoming staff. It is a great place to have a family event and the..."

Murray Quartly

"Great food, service even better! Plenty of room, clean friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend Speights Alehouse Ashburton to..."

Mike Franklin

"Always a lovely visit here to the Speights Ale House, Ashburton. I have been here more times than I can count. The staff have always been lovely, the..."

Alexa

"Went there with a couple of friends had a enjoyable experience there Pasta was a little too salty for my friend but was to be expected with a bacon..."

thomas currie

"We had the most amazing service team,made our evening with done great banter..THANKS Wendy &..."

Donna Sio

"After a long day of traveling my wife and I enjoyed a lovely hot bowl of mussels and a chicken parcel. It was an older crowd, no kids when we went..."

Libby G

"Great place and a must visit for those who enjoy a tipple or two of the local nectar. It is primarily an ale house as suggested by the name, but..."

Dave Cumming

"Great friendly staff and amazing..."

Jacob Skinner

"We didn't book, which was our fault but we did manage to get a table. There were only 2 staff members serving and they were both doing an..."

Anita Gaskin

Hotel Ashburton Dining

75/100 (440 ratings)

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Robbies Bar & Bistro

70/100 (187 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Braided Rivers Restaurant & Bar

70/100 (502 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

"We went for lunch and stayed on until dinner. We absolutely loved it. Wine list showcases New Zealands best. The steak I had for lunch was not only..."

Rebekah Martin

"Great food and good service will definitely be back. Highly recommend! They have good bands..."

Tim Frickleton

"had the oysters natural, they were wonderful, just loved them. the meal was very nice, the place clean and tidy and the staff were very helpful, a..."

Trisha Caine

"Great music - great service - great time!..."

Charnae Sinclair

"Brilliant meal last night oyster were Devine thanks team well..."

Jim Barbara Lischner

"Was really disappointed last time I dined in. my meat was overcooked, and my sauce was oily. Then my dessert was tiny. I usually love dining here...."

Wendy White

"We had a great Christmas luncheon. Delicious food, wonderful, friendly service. Looking forward to dining again. Thank you Ashburton Creative..."

Shona Schofield

"First time going here, absolutely the best garlic bread I've had ( and Ive had some decent garlic bread) it was a sweet chilli and cheesy garlic, and..."

Rebecca Wood

"Great tasting food! Big dish sizes always lovely service 😊 drinks are great, very good cocktails..."

Emma

"Had a lovely lunch of steak salad and fries. Beautiful flavor, very well presented. Reasonable price...."

Paula Milne

"Had the lunch meal and it was ok. Would be interesting to see the place busy at night to get a proper feel for the..."

Shivike Thor

"Thank you for the extra special treatment for my daughters birthday. Food and Service was the..."

Angela Cuttriss

"Had an amazing first experience of an Armadillos restaurant. The service was honestly some of the BEST! Fantastic service by all, extremely friendly..."

Cameron Robertson-Jordan

"Visited the day after a big night out and a short drive around the area. Great place for some comfort food. It was a quiet Sunday so we were the only..."

Ngaire Lyall

"Delicious prawns. Server gave us some great advice and information on the road we were taling up to Arthurs..."

Stephanie Boyd

"Loved my time here great atmosphere, great kareoke with dj..."

Sonia Graham

70/100 (75 ratings)

Highchairs Available

"Could you get any better neighbors? Great food and great drinks right next door is..."

The Photo Shop Team

"The food is always tasty and the staff are great! Recommend the banana honey and oat..."

Lauren Scott

"Great place friendly staff good..."

Kenny Johnston

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The Stables Family Restaurant

70/100 (93 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegetarian Friendly

Richard Watson

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