Great little lunch stop on the way from Queenstown to Tekapo. Just off the highway, plenty of free parking. Two minutes walk from the big fruit sculpture. Outdoor seating with nice views. Great food including a novel white bait dish (see photo) and delicious vegetarian lunch (see photo). Good value, fast, friendly service. Perfect!P
Food and coffee are so tasty, which really surprised me as they are in a small town. They use the well-known Underground coffee beans roasted in Christchurch and the barista knows what she is doing. Staff are more than friendly and helpful with lovely smiles. My parents are from Asia and they even loved the food. Such a gem in a nice and cozy town. Great for families to drop in and enjoy the amazing food and hospitality.
New Zealand knows how to do breakfast/brunch. These dishes were so delicious it was wrong. Coffee was also amazing. Flat white's because our default order by the end of our trip to NZ!
I had the pleasure of visiting The Kitchen Cromwell in Cromwell, New Zealand and I have to say that it was worth the wait! Although I had to wait for almost an hour to get my food, the end result was more than worth it. The food was absolutely delicious and exceeded all of my expectations. The flavors were well balanced and the presentation was beautiful. The staff was friendly and attentive, making sure that I was comfortable while I waited. I would highly recommend The Kitchen Cromwell to anyone looking for a delicious meal. The wait may be long, but the food is worth it.
Cozy cafe with great options for gluten and/or dairy free dietary requirements. The staff are lovely, too!
Great little cafe. Fresh ingredients and a good variety of food options, also has all the staple coffee and tea lattes you'd expect to find at any cafe. The only reason I took off one star is because of their hours of operation. By 2:30pm, they've already got all their food put away and are serving only drinks, even though they "close" at 3:00. This is way too early! What if a local is strolling past at 4 or 5pm and feels like a coffee? You're missing out on a nice niche market of folks who like their coffee and a bite in the late afternoon. That being said, a nice place and we visit often.
Rose Elphinstone-Hayes
+5
Best cafe in Cromwell to get lovely coffee that isn’t burnt. Great service. Seating available inside and out. Quick turn around for takeaways too. Would recommend.
Absolutely delicious savoury muffin I’ve ever had and lovely lemon yogurt cake. The almond hot chocolate and almond flat white were amazing. My hubby too really enjoyed his two flat whites. Highly recommend this cafe with friendly polite staff.
We stopped at Cromwell during our trip to the north, and The Kitchen provided good and fresh food. We ordered bacon and egg tuscany and bacon/thyme/mushroom crepe, both were tasty, and the coffee here was also great. Considering the food is delicious, we even brought one scone to go for our afternoon picnic. It's a relaxing place to enjoy breakfast/brunch/lunch here in Cromwell.
Best cafe in town!
Food is delicious and fresh.
The staff is very nice.
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