Review The Running Duck - Geraldine

This charming roadside cafe boasts a cozy atmosphere, welcoming staff, and excellent service. Whether you opt for the fried or grilled chicken, both choices are equally satisfying, and the coffee is delightful as well.

Nice wee cafe in Geraldine, the foods is nice and the ambience is lovely. The chicken waffle tastes suprisingly good, the savoury tastes of the fried chicken compliments perfectly with the sweet syrup. 👍🏿

Other places were closed, so called here and glad we did. Lovely coffee for me and Kick in the Nuts for my daughter (it's a milk shake lol) ..and good old kiwi food. We shared a bacon sarnie and a cheese roll. Both really nice. Lots of crispy bacon and very cheesy roll....would definitely call again. Called again in July 23. Still a great place. We had fish n chips ... beautifully battered whiting... flat white and a tea. Good value, good food. They even chased me with stuff I'd left behind. Oops. Thank you!

Best brekkie and lunch spot in Geraldine, easily. Lovely staff, perfectly executed food, generous portions for great prices and great if you have dietary restrictions- they took extra care for our coeliac. Can't wait to come back to try more of the menu!

Great little stop off place in Geraldine for a bite to eat. Able to cater for a vegan burger by swapping the Brioche bun off the plant based burger to the gluten free one. Would be idea if this burger was entirely vegan anyways with a proper bun without this swap. Friendly staff, food came out at a decent time.

Just a handful of food items but all done to perfection. The cheese rolls were fantastic, a bit of smoked paprika and proper cheese. A great mousetrap/slide and a delicious smoothie. It may look unassuming but it packs a punch.

We stopped for a coffee while travelling. Very cool little place. Should have stayed for lunch. Perhaps next time. Great specialty coffee, friendly staff and really cool looking place! We will be back... one day :)

Lovely hot coffee. Delicious gluten free pork & salad burger. Friend's date scone was really good. Loaded Kumara fries were not bad either. They have a separate frier for gluten free options. Quaint 'old skool' tables & chairs. Indoor & outdoor seating.

Lovely place to stop. Extremely friendly staff, we’re very accomodating with our dietary requirements and a good burger.

Food was awesome. Fish and chips were top notch! Also tried the Lemon Ginger Honey Tea and it was definitely a comforting drink for a rainy day. Food potion was also huge so we had to share a main. Would come back to this cafe again in a heartbeat!

Great cafe in Geraldine! Love the style. Food was great and staff were lovely. I had the fried chicken with mashed potato and gravy on top. The chicken was moist and the crust was nicely seasoned. Chips were well cooked. The gravy on mashed potato is very nice also. Worth a stop if you’re passing through on your road trip :)

What an awesome tasty feed! If you're stuck for lunch in the relative middle of nowhere I'd highly recommend the little detour to stop off here. Friendly staff and a cruise vibe. And the fried chicken is delicious, not to mention the amazing hot sauce selection!

Great coffee, lovely staff.

Charming little cafe, a great stop for those in the long journey. The friend chicken burger is delicious, and we had a nice bow of hot chowder which is perfect for the winter. Try their honey hot sauce!

Wow, this chicken and waffles was absolutely delicious! Best I’ve ever had, the thin and crispy slices of bacon, the fluffy waffle and maple syrup, and the crunchy and juicy chicken tenders was all amazing! 5 out of 5, would definitely recommend this dish!

Absolute awesome cafe. Very quirky inside. Friendly staff and the toilets are so cool!! You definitely need to check them out. Absolutely worth to go there for a coffee