Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Nelson

"Such super staff! Friendly, inviting atmosphere. Wonderful tasty food, we ended up ordering seconds. I can't believe how much we ate! It's not easy..."

Lisa M

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Nicole Stevenson

The Workshop Nelson

Wheelchair Accessible

"Charming little taproom, beer is made in Christchurch, more "beer" beer if you know what I mean. Had the spiced cider which wasn't very good but I..."

Brittany Gagne

"Cool atmosphere, tasty burger, delicious beer and great live..."

Jude Berman

"We loved it so much went two nights in a row. Pizzas were Devine... N burgers to die for.... Not to mention the sticky toffee pudding.... Service was..."

Maggi Johnsen

"Trendy brewery bar, from Christchurch originally, good beers with a changing selection of beers on tap. Industrial decor inside, they have music on..."

SHANE Green

"Good range of beers and nice menu. Great 👍..."

Peter Todd

"If Tom Thumb and his twin, Tim Thumb were in town they would be at home here. Excellent food, service and..."

Benjamin Cooper

"Cosy and chill place with a good tap line and helpful and friendly staff. Reminds me of US west coast breweries/brew pubs. Occasional live music and..."

Stig Lindqvist

"Live music. Nice beer. Fantastic lamb..."

Karen Gates

"We keep coming back to this place every time we're in Nelson. The amazing craft beer and hospitality are unsurpassed. As long as these guys keep..."

Joseph Pooley

"Awesome spot - perfect for an afternoon beer with mates. Great selection of craft brews on tap and also nights with live music - what else could you..."

Holly Summer

The Bakery & Cafe

"This was the exact type of bakery/cafe we were looking for! Very small and unassuming cafe from the outside but the coffee was great, and the..."

Jordan Buren

"Beautiful little bakery with an amazing variety of bread & pastries and very friendly staff. As I couldn't decide what to get I had an apple pie..."

Lady Cryptex

"Such a nice little bakery ! Crispy and tasty pastries and savories are waiting for you ! Best Pain au Chocolat of New Zealand sooo far !! It's worth..."

Lucie Tellia

"My most favorite bakery in town. I named this bakery is "Happiness Bakery". It's not only about trying many kinds of tasty pastries but also the..."

Theodora Nguyen

"Everything about this place is 5 stars. The food, the coffee, the staff. The baguettes were perfect - crunchy on the outside, doughy in the middle...."

Shira Lander

"Fabulous baguettes....the absolute best. Not to mention the..."

Hanne Secher

"We got a few different sweets. These were all tasty in their own way, nothing to sweet and over powering. The lemon tart was a..."

Stephanie Marie

"Absolutely melt in your mouth delicious. On par with, if not better than, not only European bakeries but also top bakeries in other major food cities..."

Mark Holmquist

"The staff us consistently kind and lovely - they have oat milk for lactose intolerant people like me for their drinks! Their baked goods are stellar..."

Jay Park

"Best croissants in the South Island Go the bakery..."

Display Manufacturing Limited

"Pastries are as close to what you get in parts of Europe as you ever get in NZ (inclusive of a smaller size). These tend to be on the sweet..."

Franek GrumpyBean

"Great food and service. Bread is very..."

Diana Rickman

"One of the best Bakery and Coffee in New Zealand Everything is delicious and not expensive at all It's a place that you must be in..."

Guillermo Silva

"Very very very tasty kanelbullar, croissant and good coffee ☕️ - friendly staff. We also bought a baguette, it was european like 😉...."

Claudia Kofler

"Truly the best bread in town! I love their sourdough bread. It is so good! Like a true European bread. It's pretty expensive but it's totally worth..."

Melanie Cloutier

"I'm totally in love with that tiny place! The ladies here are great and cheerful, the menues are balanced. The soup is awesome, and you must..."

Elise COLAS

"This is hands down the best bakery in Nelson, NZ, and possibly anywhere. If you have not heard yet, the almond croissants are probably the best you..."

Robert Gonzalez

"Fantastic bakery with lots of Swedish goodies..."

Ariel Svantesson

"Lovely tiny bakery. Nice soup of the day for lunch, with a choice of tartes, filled croissants and pastries. And as a French, without doubt the best..."

Quentin BINOT

Red Art Gallery Cafe

"Very cute gallery and cafe combo! A fun space to enjoy a morning drink while out for a stroll. The shop has lots of beautiful jewellery and art..."

Jordan Buren

"Cute cafe serving a delicious variety of bagels. Great coffee. Friendly staff. Set around some cool art for..."

S Adams

"The saying about doing one thing, and doing it well, is apt for the Red Café. What they do superbly is bagels. And with so many options, you'll..."

Ann Everett

"A really nice cafe with a lovely feel to it. Coffee and food were..."

Ross Ambler

"Nice place for coffee, has a nice art gallery..."

J K

"I had a spicy chi, it was amazing, you do that so very well, love the atmosphere, didn’t try the food but people tell me its..."

Pat Campbell

"Thank god for the Red Art Gallery café! When almost everything else in Nelson was closed for Labour Day, and four visitors from out of town were..."

R Dickinson

"Nice place to have a bagel or a good pastry, the cappuccino was delicious..."

Valentin DI STEFANO

"Fantastic gallery - perfect for gifts and art, and the café is great. Excellent..."

Joey Sauer

"What a fantastic place. Friendly staff, great coffee, delicious bagels (and gluten free options!), and eye catching beauty and art everywhere! I..."

Clare Tyler

"Yummy food in very pleasant..."

Jillian Taylor

"RED is a very special cafe and gallery, definitely a must visit when in Nelson: great food, awesome staff, and beautiful..."

Julie Bytheway

"Lots to see, great bagels yum, Local made art, service good for a busy place..."

Faye Perrott

"Limited range of food but great for a light lunch. Lovely staff. Clean and tidy..."

Carol Garnett

"Gluten free cheese scone was very good and was a treat to find! Coffee was good and service friendly. Set in a gallery/art and gifts store it is an..."

Midwife Mennie

"Nice mix of art coffee and items for gifts for all ages. Owner on site has a lovely nature and and understands browsing. Will definitely return to..."

Josephine Tucker

"Great food. Portion could be bigger but was sufficient. Having the cafe in the gallery is a nice touch and offers something different. But it must..."

Rens Molenaar

"Red is a very unique establishment encompassing an art gallery, design store and cafe. It is such an enjoyable experience to sit in the cafe and sip..."

Malloch McClean Tasman - Richmond Office

Zumo

91/100 (1263 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice central location. Service was a bit random we waited for quite a while before our order arrived but the rest of our group seemed to be super..."

Janita Patrick

"I visit Zumo every time I come to Nelson. The staff are welcoming and make my stop enjoyable. The coffee roasted onsite is great and different beans..."

Bart Signal

"What amazing coffee! We had the zumo strength three with almond milk and it was amazing! Tasty muffins and cakes for $6. Lots of space at the big..."

Kim Seaward

"Cosy little coffee house,,, thought it was an auto service at first. Mostly just a coffee brewery with small selection of cabinet food. Good for..."

Celia Chan

"Amazing coffee and muffins. Customer service was polite and knowledgeable about their coffee roasts. Strong wifi and spaces to charge phone. Great..."

Lee Boynton

"Ordered a coffee based on reputation and it lived up to it fully. The coffee as good. The service friendly and professional. The atmosphere nice and..."

Timothy Mora

"Super friendly waitress! They have different taste and strong of coffee! And it smell and is really delicious! I recommend this..."

Neegy Zomzom

"Really happy to see that Zumo is back in operation with their strong barista team. They've always produced technically excellent espresso and milk..."

Alex Bryant

"Superb coffee and open earlier than others. Choice of different beans adds to the experience. Freshly baked pastries are a must have. Very..."

Reece Harrison

"Amazing Coffee Shop in Nelson. If you are looking for eggs Benedict, this is not your place, but it is for everything else: amazing coffee, nice..."

V Valencia C

Kohatu Flat Rock Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

Robert Harris Cafe

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"If you are in the market for a good coffee and a quick bite, Robert Harris is a great option. Central to Nelson, nice and quiet and offering..."

Phill Urquhart

"Had a cooked breakfast and tried their sausage roll. Breakfast was great but the bread is chewy. Sausage roll used to come with relish and was better..."

Mike Whipp

"From the interior design prospective, some unique feather here caught my eyes: 1 How to apply the black color Paint black to all the frame of the..."

Haiying Shi

"Good dependable coffee. Flat white and Americano both great quality. Quick, delicious and friendly..."

David Wild

"Helpful, friendly and good service. My keto food is good..."

Lynn Macgergor

"Good service with decent options for cakes, savoury items and..."

Philipp Hinnenberg

"Lovely Cafe Food was..."

mo A

"Great relaxing environment just to relax while you're busy in town. Nice selection of food from the cabinet to tempt you, along with smooth flavoured..."

David McClelland

"great food, great customer service. will definitely be visiting weekly..."

Moana Kapua

"Friendly staff who always seem to be having fun. Coffee is very good and food is also very nice. Only problem is it is to good therefore it is always..."

Vernon Gates

"Great food bit very busy on Saturdays a long wait for..."

janice cargill

Lily's Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

"Great time at Lydia's cafe, i had a long black and an omelet(recommended by staff). The long black was more bitter than im used to, but paired well..."

that_one_guy_Javid

"lovely people, tea, coffee, and food :) plenty of space yet still cozy and friendly. no background music so it's nice for the auditory/ sound..."

Geoa Geer

"Was really happy with the dairy free/vegan options available. Staff were friendly too..."

Ace Of Aces

"Awesome range of gluten free and dairy free food, and very tasty..."

Anthony Randell

"Delightful staff . The cook is an absolute treasure. She cooks great kiwi food at great prices. Very comfortable cafe clean and well presented. A..."

Jan Wells

"Great coffee with good gluten free vegan..."

Sebastian Day-Henri

"Cute, fresh, and modern without too much fluff. They put in extra effort to make sure I enjoyed my scrambled eggs - which I found lovely. A great..."

Jellbell

Gayle Hooper

"Great little spot in Nelson. Many gluten free options and the omelette was fantastic (thanks..."

Sarah Healey

"Had a lovely coffee and sweet treat here. They have a great choice of food and sweets, especially GF...."

Karen Heney

Vanilla Cafe

Flock Board Game Cafe & Bar

The Coffee Factory

Wheelchair Accessible

"Would highly recommend this place… the breakfast options are superb - absolutely delicious, freshly cooked and a LOT! The coffee is fantastic -..."

Kelly Middleton

"The creamy mushroom on hash cake is really delicious! The coffee was good and so was the..."

J K

"Just went in as looked interesting. Great coffee. Nice toilets. Heaps of magazines and great food including fruit for a dollar. Plus coffee beans..."

Josephine Tucker

"Stopped here for a coffee and breakfast. Good overall. Friendly folks who suggested alternatives to certain ingredients I prefer not to have..."

Mo bashir

"Great food, average coffee, factory environment was a bit noisy. Fantastic..."

Nat Booth

"One of the best carrot cakes ever. Exceptionally friendly..."

Bogdan Draganescu

"Was over the moon, when my big breakfast came out, as it was BIG and it was freaking delicious. Went for a coffee, left with a very full..."

cam scott

"Great coffee and cabinet food is..."

Sophia C

"Excellent A+++ coffee (Latte) with full rich crema and smooth taste. If you haven't been here I highly recommend The Coffee Factory. Friendly helpful..."

froggy nz

"Friendly staff, fantastic food & great coffee at a good..."

Sinister Red

"Parking on the roadside but the atmosphere in the cafe is great with the taste of lovely food. Clean & Hygiene and the staff are very..."

Nic Ch

"Great lunch and dessert options with excellent range of tea and coffees. Quite difficult to find a carpark at peak times, reflecting the popularity..."

Zerostudy1

"Awesome café to find while passing through Nelson. Would recommend visiting if you’re in the area. Great coffee, lovely staff, awesome..."

Dirthouse

"Nice atmosphere. Great for a quick work lunch break. Nice menu and really good coffee. Pricing on a par with other cafes no difference really...."

India Harper Brown

"If you're a coffee lover this place is amazing it has a large range of freshly roasted coffee beans from around the world and very large selection of..."

Twitter Cliffdog01

"Nice little place hidden away in a back street. Anyone going for a bike ride along the bike track next to Bunnings will recognize this place and if..."

Colin Cowan

"We have tried Pomeroys in Nelson and in Stoke....found the Nelson shop a bit more happier and friendlier. Love the coffee....lots! The Stoke shop is..."

Nina Elisabeth Bakker

Saltwater Bar & Kitchen

Wheelchair Accessible

"We came here for breakfast and had the pancakes and cooked breakfast. They were some of the best meals out we have had in a long time. Very friendly..."

kayla Morrison

"I love this place. The menu isn't extensive but as a person with Coeliac disease I can eat nearly everything on it. I also love that if you want to..."

Barbara Grant

"A great time was had here, starting with some interesting wines at Happy Hour, followed by a delicious meal; perfectly cooked steak with tasty..."

Robyn Marston

"Delicious food, great service, very friendly place. A great place to eat and..."

Clare Tobin

"I come here regularly for meetings and coffee- the staff are always friendly and smiling every single time, great customer service and nice coffee as..."

Tim Hunt

"Recommend by friends. We tried fried rice and Dosa . it was delicious and great service. Definitely come back with family again..."

harry grewal

"Great coffee, delicious breakfast and Pink Floyd playing over the speakers. Will be back! Oh.. and Hop Federation on..."

Kajetan Krzywonos

"Good food, good coffee snd friendly service. My regular cafe when i am in..."

Ron Langdale

"I visit Saltwater every week and experience outstanding customer service alongside yummy food and delicious hot..."

Angelika Barnes

"Luckily not many people have caught on to this place yet, love it, great..."

C Inns

"Great service. Food was good..."

carolyn keehan

"Good relaxing venue great friend..."

Karen Copson

"Catered well for a group of 13. A definite for another..."

Inga Cotton

"Excellent coffee, nice..."

Simon Jones

"Lots more diners need to..."

Marie Mcleod

"Awesome breakfast, lovely..."

Carol Breading

"Friendly service. Cold water and pats for the..."

Kate Shaw

"Enjoyed my eggs beni and cup of..."

Nickholas Bigham

Suter Art Gallery Cafe

88/100 (1318 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great location beside the park with lots of seating indoors and out. Coffee was excellent, using Milk Lab brand. Small cakes were well priced but..."

Kim Seaward

"Really beautiful location for a café. Definitely worth sitting outside if you can - especially for the birdsong and sunshine. The food was great and..."

Alexandra Gibson

"Loved the attitude of the staff. They were so friendly. Sitting at the deck, reading my book, and enjoying great black coffee with amazing garden and..."

Işıl “Ish” Tan

"Very nice coffee here. Cafe is accessable via The Queens Gardens or through the Suter Gallery entrance (this is the one to use if requiring..."

froggy nz

"We went to this cafe twice during our 3 days Nelson trip. food quality is slightly better than average. service is even better the best part of cafe..."

Fergus Mao

"This place was awesome. Tasty Coffee and so many healthy options for lunch. Staff were so warm and welcoming. Will definitely come..."

Jitka Benešová

"Good menu, great staff, awesome venue. Loved sitting outside in the fine weather overlooking the river and gardens. The Eggs Royale breakfast was..."

Crusader. Tango

"Good quality cafe food in a beautiful location. There’s a effusive and charming woman who seems to run the..."

Malcolm Goodall

"From the interior design perspective, they choose plywood structure frame, natural timber Celling, floor & table, this nautical style matches the big..."

Haiying Shi

"Great coffee, good food and a very relaxing place to enjoy catching up with friends. The outlook on the Queen's Gardens is beautiful. And service is..."

Luke Mitchell

"Really good place. Good coffee and friendly staff. Great barista, love the latte..."

shéhérazade hajjouli

"Food and coffee were fantastic. This is a very cute, light and airy cafe with views overlooking the river and the gardens. Staff were lovely! Highly..."

Shannon Miller

"A basic and expensive menu. The setting was..."

Chantelle Hiley (Chantelise)

"A great place to stop in for a cuppa and some sustenance. Easy parking. Family friendly and great indoor and outdoor..."

Gordon Shaw

"Lovely atmosphere. Friendly staff. Yummy..."

Monica Venter

"Tasty food, nice indoor outdoor area. Friendly staff. Clean and..."

C T

"Happys cafe has DELICIOUS food, stunning coffee and I love how family friendly it is! You can bring the kids, bring the dogs, the staff are so..."

Georgia Grace

"Best savory muffins ever tasted. Packed with flavor..real butter and pricing. Lovely park setting with local pottery for sale..free carpark for..."

jan fitzgerald

"Simple menu but the chicken burger was large and very delicious and the crisscross fries were perfect! Plus our wee dog was warmly welcomed...."

Emma NZ

"I came to Happyz Cafe with my 2 young children, and family, I loved the fully fenced play area which meant we could enjoy our delicious meals in..."

Amy Bryson

"Great family friendly place to go in Nelson! The owner is really friendly, coffee is good and I had the salmon bagel which was delicious and generous..."

Jessica McKay

"Very happy place with friendly staff. Got a play pen and recreation yard for the little ones and seems very popular with young Mothers. Bought a..."

Phil “TheAllSeeingFly” Kingphil

"Super friendly staff. Really delicious coffees, muffins and panini. There's a wonderful little shop there as well with pottery for sale. Highly..."

Keryn Keelty

"We had lunch at Happyz on Sunday. An inclusive, friendly enjoyable spot. We so enjoyed the service and location. We’d happily recommend Happyz to..."

Richard Penlington

"Nice iced coffee and toasted sammies for..."

Graeme Crimp

"Great food and great service i will come back here more often! Owner is an absolute laugh, champion. World needs more..."

Jimmith Thyroid

"Great Scones, staff friendly, however they were a bit short staffed and could see and feel people on duty were a bit..."

Liandy Kritzinger

"Lovely place. Best waffle fries ever plus you can buy some beautiful pottery on your way..."

Cecelia Jardine

"Great coffee, arrived too late for menu food but chose out of the cabinet and very happy with what we..."

Kathryn Snelling

"Very attentive to dietry requirements and plenty on the menu to cater for these. Delicious lunch and great service. Would highly..."

Mel Tilley

Deville

87/100 (1042 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Pet friendly place with casual vibes. Service was friendly and the food was pretty decent, we had the burgers and seafood..."

Georgin Lau

"Unique bar and cafe with outdoor and indoor seating. Delicious Central and South American based menu with their own unique twist. Lots of delicious..."

Christine McDade

"Great atmosphere. The food is of great quality, for sure to be a hidden gem in Nelson. We ate here twice having the tacos both chicken and pork and..."

Rachel Bradshaw

"Delicious food - eggs are poached well, and smoked salmon is yum. Chocolate brownie is warm and not too sweet. Jasmine and peachflower tea is..."

Yuan Z

"Great breakfast that left both of us filled. I ordered poached eggs and a side of chicken which came to $26, highly recommend this combo team. My..."

Peter Howe

"We came here for breakfast and it was a GREAT choice. The place does music stuff in the evenings so when you walk in for breakfast it's like walking..."

Rod K

"DeVille food has never let me down. The ingredients are always fresh and beautifully presented. These eggs featured in Country Calendar! They are..."

Jenny Bryers Reneti

"5 of us for lunch, we had Quesadillas, tacos and a monster BLT. Food was excellent. Well presented, decent portion size and..."

Ross Wilkinson

"Absolutely delicious and innovative food. All high quality and cooked right. A foodie’s..."

Chantelle Hiley (Chantelise)

"Amazing food, amazing service. Have been twice. Can't wait to go back. Took my mum here for our first visit and we both still talk about the amazing..."

Rachel Baker

Founders Brewery & Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Friendly staff and good food. It's a claygo policy. A lot of birds flies around. Food are good and big serving, good for 2 to 3 people. They offer..."

Jam

"Awesome cafe. Family friendly. Wedges and shoestring fries are amazing. Kids playground to keep them occupied while parents dine in..."

Danny Ching

"I’ve been here a few times with my toddlers and enjoyed the good coffee and play area. I ordered food for the first time today and was completely..."

Louise Perzigian

"We loved Founder’s Cafe! It’s charming atmosphere, food and wait staff were delightful. We returned a few times. 🥰 Try the locally sourced..."

C. Harvey

"Very tastie, generous portions for lunch. They were very busy, but the staff were very composed and we got our order in no time at all with a very..."

Karen Prendiville

"Delicious food. Lovely friendly..."

Cheryl Camp

"Nice sheltered indoo outdoor seating in delightful restored village. Nice coffee and small but tasty selection of cabinet food, plus a menu. Founders..."

Jan Gillanders

"Don’t walk, RUN to this cafe. Don’t like history? Close your eyes through the park to get there. For the love of GOD, order the creamy mushrooms...."

Calani Payton

"Our family favourite! A weekend isn't complete without a visit to Founders Cafe. Amazing, friendly staff who always provide incredible service and..."

Becs Wilson

"Look... If you want a quiet pub thats simple and genuine. You can't go wrong. Its just out of towm enough to have its own atmosphere of chill perfect..."

Altercode “Atercode”

"Great food, including vegan and gf options. Craft beer on tap and friendly staff. Definitely worth a visit and a great break spot with..."

Tania Werder

"Recently hired the Cafe for a private party of about 30 people. Laney was wonderful to work with, couldnt fault the communication prior to the night...."

Kathryn Stahl

"Outstanding cafe. Recommend the fried chicken and waffle stack - bring your appetite! Friendly staff, coffee good..."

Brendan Climo

"First time coming here,will definitely be back!! Friendly happy staff made a birthday extra special,spider had no table manners tho..."

Felicity

"amazing breakfast (french toast with banana etc. and the waffles with the chicken) and vanilla lattes were on point too. def a go to fav now for..."

Roman Sutherland

"We held my mothers 95th birthday here in the private room behind the café. There were about 45 guests and we all fitted in nicely. It was a cold wet..."

Carolyn & Richard Sygrove & Savill

Broccoli Row

Wheelchair Accessible

"Gosh what a delicious selection of food! We had a Greek tart, mushroom pie and a large selection of salads! So..."

Elena Burger Guimares

"So tasty we visited twice in a row! Travelling through, found the perfect veggie spot for lunch. We were late to lunch on the first day, but there..."

Sophie Eleri

"Nice cafe tucked into medical precinct on Collingwood street. The coffee and baking are very good, lots of tasty treats and vegetarian..."

Steve Warne

"To get a park is a bonus . Enjoyed fish pie. Staff friendly professional. Cafe busy ,well presented..."

Jan Wells

"Broccoli Row has the most delicious food. Their Feta and spinach tart with their secret green sauce is amazing. Cakes are always delicious, fresh..."

Jenny Bryers Reneti

"Nelson's undiscovered gem of a lunch spot. Busy but worth the effort. Different hot cabinet lunch meals every weekday. Healthy choice. Great coffee..."

Andrew Fenemor

"Delightful cafe, good home-baked food, lovely selection cakes ands biscuits. Good tea, only disappointment was lacking good oatmilk for a good..."

Jewels vibration

"A place my Sister and I enjoy having lunch at . The lovely wholesome food gets us every time...."

Faye Perrott

"First time visit had a delicious fish pie..."

Judy Ellery

"Great setting, good coffee and a delicious vegan..."

kezia lockhart

Pomeroy's Coffee & Tea

"Nice tea and coffee shop with an amazing selection of teas. Also has a great selection of coffee and tea brewing..."

J K

"The entrance to the shop was very good. The smell of thick coffee beans was smelled. The staff also took a picture on the coffee. But the friends who..."

Dee Lee

"gorgeous teapots and mugs of all kinds, good coffee, good people, small but good sitting area. Door and entrance and sitting area is wheelchair..."

Geoa Geer

"This place is hands down worth 5 stars. The lovley staff will happily greet you, they have a never ending selection of teas, which the amazing Jordan..."

Charlotte Compton-Cook

"You can smell coffee the moment you walk into Pomeroy's. I had a carrot cake, which was good although a bit..."

sandra devenish

"Great coffee, and nice..."

Isaac Adams

"Crikey, if you want to choose a great coffee from a superior range, and drink it in a cosy, friendly, almost old-world coffee shop sort of..."

Maria Clement

"Had a nice..."

Rebecca L

"Great range of tea and coffee accessories, and huge range of teas. My soy latte was a bit bitter unfortunately, and customer service could have been..."

Ruth Wilkins

"Great coffee. Good location. Nice ambience. Best place in Nelson to buy wide selection of loose pack tea by the..."

Bill

"Best coffee in town and all the staff are amazing. If you want good coffee and friendly smiles it's the place to..."

tim stonier

"Delicious coffee and super friendly service. Local honey and chocolate and a huge variety of loose leaf teas and coffee beans on sale, as well as..."

Fiona M

"Nice hot long black..."

James Cameron

"Pomeroys is a very comfortable and nice place to have a cup of tea or coffee. It even has a wide range of teas you can buy which are wonderful. Would..."

Morgan Rollston

"Great service and the best cup of tea I've had in years, so good I bought some loose tea to take home. Thank..."

Andy Woolhouse

"Lovely little shop with great service and great feel, was lovely to pop in and have a fresh coffee as well and then take a seat outside and watch the..."

Brian Wood

Samko Asian Gourmet Cafe

"I recently been to Thailand and missed the food, especially Thai tea and it made me so happy that the food here taste so authentic ! And the staff..."

It'smee_ Elli

"Newly expanded with Thai street food , it is an amazing piece of Thailand in Nelson. Highly recommend to try the..."

Stéphane Busso

"Got chicken and chips. Chips were delicious well cooked and not too much salt. Chicken was not dry and batter not too thick. Would go back..."

Mike Whipp

"I have eaten here a few times now. The chicken and chips have always been fresh, hot and delicious. Often you will need to wait while they cook the..."

Phill Urquhart

"For w quick, affordable bite- SAMKO offers delicious curries and appetising fried chicken (along with other Thai dishes). Hot Chili sauce readily..."

Holly D'Souza

"Went looking for a new date spot with my partner and found SAMKO! Food was delicious and affordable, dining area was clean, and the staff super..."

Eros Gruher

"best place to go for a red curry for lunch, cheap lunch menu, I go often. if your looking for dumplings, this is the place. Update: been a while..."

Jase Downer

"I love this place! Cheap price for what you get. 10/10 red curry. Use to order the yellow curry religiously until I found the red curry. Pork pieces..."

SMH

"Really good food at a good price, nice..."

Kelly R

"Great food, friendly service and look after their customers to the best of their ability, they definitely go up and beyond taking the extra..."

ashleywilkes20

"Great for a tasty lunch at an affordable price 😋,full range of Asian..."

Zerostudy1

Sweet As Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Awesome breakfast and friendly staff. Great to see a cafe serve a small breakfast as an alternative to the usual massive offerings. The small..."

Mary Underwood

"Good wee café! Great service from the staff. Food was good also, tried the specialty chocolate and it just melted in my mouth which was superb...."

Adam Faatoese

"Cosy place with friendly staff serving lunch and sweet treats, including luxurious chocolates and macarons. I had a green tea macaron - not sure if..."

Bopnbeep

"Seems like family owned business with everyone pitching in to provide delicious choice of food, great coffee and excellent service. Had brunch in..."

Rjaduram

"My scrambled eggs were pretty average but the ginger crunch slice was one of the best I've ever had and the coffee was strong and good. Nice..."

Robert Perry

"We had a very pleasant experience. The staff were very friendly with a delightful happy attitude. The food was very nice (my 10yr old loved the Thai..."

Tanja

"This is the perfect place to come for dessert out in Nelson after seeing a movie or going out for a savoury meal. As soon as we arrive, the owner is..."

Rochelle

"I’ve been here twice now, I loved the corn fritters that much I had to bring my dad back to try them. I couldn’t decide whether to get mushrooms..."

Konni Starr

"I’ve had a small breakfast platter n one lovely cappuccino in this wonderful café. I love mushrooms on the platter soooooo much. Creamy cappu also..."

Sophie Tian

"Delicious breakfast options and very tasty cookies. Good coffee, veggie options, great location and..."

Lucia May

"We have been visiting Sweet As regularly for the past two years whilst studying in Nelson. We have loved the breakfasts, lunches, sweet treats and..."

Lindsay Child

"Lovely quirky cafe :) Staff friendly and happy; service fast and scones and coffee extra good :)..."

Heather Taylor

"Nice place, food and coffee was excellent. Staff were efficient and the coffee and food came out very..."

Vernon Gates

"Coffee and food were great! Lots of food options from a simple bacon sandwich to spanakopita filo (whatever that is?). The chicken and coconut salad..."

Elliot Lea

"My wife and I arrived first thing as they opened. We both had the small breakfasts, bacon, egg, mushrooms and grilled tomatoes. Food was super yummy..."

john darlington

"Lovely little cafe. Iced latte very strong but nice. Have a great deal to receive a toasted sandwich with your choice of 2 fillings for $6.50. Would..."

Gina Bonner

"The belgian dark hot chocolate is zen level good. As are all of the cakes, food and service. In a nice quiet spot overlooked by the cathedral, these..."

Benjamin Cooper

"Staff was friendly and helped us join 2 tables together as there are 5 of us. Food was good for the price we paid. For people on a budget who want..."

Madeline Ng

"Food is very delicious and staff are very friendly. Recommend if you looking for nice food and good service in lovely Nelson...Sweet As..."

Saranphat Srivorawat

"Great place for coffee and breakfast. Tried sweet as waffle, well cooked bacon and fresh sweet fruit was really..."

Alize

"Incredible breakfast and awesome staff! The salmon Benedict was delicious with a really generous portion of salmon. I don't often leave reviews but..."

mac allen

"Great place for breakfast. The waffles came with added fresh fruit. Very reasonable prices. Zumo..."

Paul Collins

"Great little Cafe, lovely food, good range, well priced & helpful staff..."

Ray Roberts

"Great food, nice smoothies and sweets for a good price! Nice vibes and friendly staff. We'd come..."

Jasmin Jäger

River Kitchen

86/100 (2285 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Noticed this cafe as we were walking along the river. We decided to try their coffee & muffins. Coffee was delivered quickly considering how busy..."

Diana Waines

"Popped in for brunch the first day of our holiday, great service very quick and friendly. Meals were generous in portion and packed full of flavour...."

Kate Shuker

"What a wonderful cafe, delicious food, lovely service, toddler friendly, lovely..."

Rebecca Penman

"Friendly and helpful staff. Pleasant environment. My bacon and eggs were OK, just not amazing. I asked for the wholemeal bread with them and it was..."

Clara Wallace

"River Kitchen is temporarily within building renovation paper so it looks a little different/disguised. Located adjacent to a handy public car park..."

Margaret Young

"I love this place, always busy with friendly staff. Excellent food and value for money. My daughter couldn’t eat the full eggs Benedict and doing a..."

Avril Peterson

"Dropped in for a coffee with a mate, as always River Kitchen, dispite the lunch time bustle, provided a relaxed atmosphere where converstation is..."

Betty Sammes

"best coffee ever! best brunch..."

wang yan

"Found a lovely place for breakfast this Mōrena. Place is humming, lot's obviously love the kai and kāwhe here too. I must say I really enjoyed my..."

Pete Armstrong

"Food was great. We had the seafood chowder & open chicken sandwich. Both very tasty and well seasoned by New Zealand standards! (I find there's a..."

David Wild

Mccashins Brewery Kitchen And Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

"Never disappointed when we are in nelson and visit.The food selection is great. Staff very welcoming and never disappointed with the..."

Jill Milward

"A great selection of beers. Good vibe in the bar, and you can feel the brewery working around you. A great 5 beer taster option..."

Hans Helbig

"Loved this place! Amazing food. We had the squid and fried camembert. Delicious and beautifully presented. Great atmosphere and you can watch the..."

Sarah McMillan

"Great meals excellent chef. Short time to wait forour meals. Service excellent and nice friendly..."

Maxine Win

"Greatest service the missus and I have had hands down. Beers are outstanding and loved the Snackachangi chicken. Might have to try replicate back..."

Sam Hassall

"Nice beer garden as well as tables inside. Even a few sofas but you have to be quick or lucky to get them. Plenty of free parking outside. Good..."

Paul Taylor

"Went in for a family birthday lunch. 5 adults and one two year old. Great service, food and drinks. Great outdoor..."

thelibstar2

"We had dinner tonight and it was delicious. They had run out of desserts which we had hoped to takeaway. The service was perfect, thanks amazing..."

Martin Paul Phillips

"The best lattes in Nelson, friendly staff and good food. Great to be able to watch the brewery’s bottling operation through the window too. ..."

Happy Adventurer

"Good coffee friendly staff, can sit outside out the restaurant out the back. Close to cycle way. Plenty of food choices. Interesting range of..."

Lindsay Begg

"This is a car destination place....the cafe means you can look at the bottling plant whilst eating. Outside seating available overlooking the loading..."

Paul Collins

"Amazing place, amazing beer and the best service I've had in a while. Will definatley be back. Thanks to all the staff for the welcoming..."

Jake Shields

"Relaxed atmosphere, good service and nice food and drink..."

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