Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Nelson

"Lovely little cafe at the end of cable bay. Friendly fantastic service, good Coffee and awesome bagels 🥯. Enjoy Beautiful views of country side..."

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

Falafel Gourmet Cafe

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"I think this is the best falafel I have had in NZ! We ordered one small and one large falafel pita. The large was so big, I was very surprised!..."

L.B.

"I've only ever had the falafel pita but I've had that a million times, it's so good it's totally addictive..."

Mandy

"I have been eating these Falafels since I was at Nelson College for Girls and he had a stall on the side of the street. I've since moved from Nelson..."

Kayte Korach

"Delicious chicken kebabs..."

Gissy Fish

"The falafels are enjoyable and nourishing. I particularly appreciate them because no microwave ovens are used to heat the falafel balls, which are..."

Scott

"The place is amazing! So many options and everything is freshly made. This is a very good option of you want something g fresh, light and healthy...."

Julieta Nehme

"Wow! Everything I expect in a meal, wholesome, delicious food 😋, thanks..."

M A

"MAGNIFICENT. We had the platter for two and it would sit proudly alongside any of the casual meals we've eaten anywhere around the world. Nelson is..."

Spoz

"The owners of this charming authentic middle eastern restaurant/takeout in Nelson central prepare amazingly authentic food. My hummus & falafel..."

robert knight

"Great little shop with excellent food that has a home made taste, not just commercial ingredients. The best thing is that they have chosen to adjust..."

Tyrone Penning

"Best falafel in NZ, I couldn’t recommend more ! Great service & valence for..."

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"Best falafel in nz great chef and very well family business Well done keep up the good work I wish we had a branch in..."

Sam

"Authentic middle eastern food. The real thing. Always fresh. Plenty to eat. Clean. Friendly fast service. Consistently..."

Tina Stanton

"The gluten-free platter is terrific..thank..."

Mark Holmes

"Scrumptious cuisine. Excellent service. Charmingly authentic..."

Miranda Wood

The Garden Window

Wheelchair Accessible

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"A great place to catch up with your mummy friends and littlies; with its slide, sandpit and a special children's garden leading to a massive..."

Jody Harris

"My dog Gilbert loves this place too. I get a lovely latte, & he gets a dog bikkie. 🐕 Both very..."

Di Hodgson

"A very nice relaxing place to go. Great coffee &..."

Paul Abbott

"Cute cafe with a great location nestled inside beautiful Isel Park. Family friendly with a sand pit and play area, shaded tables and delicious iced..."

Cleo Cowdrey

"Such a great little cafe in Isel Park. Your dog even get some dog biscuit. Highly recommended. Friendly stuff and great for the kids to play and you..."

Melanie Escott

"Pet friendly cafe in the middle of Isel Park. Great to try their home made lemonade on a scorcher of a Summer day. They have a varied range of sweet..."

Andrew Fraser

"Great place to go for a coffee or baking in the middle of an amazing park. Check out the Thursday night summer market. This is weather dependent I..."

Rebekah Joy

"Lovely cafe inside Isel Park. Excellent mocha and..."

Leticia Wessels

"I love this place! Such a great outdoor space in a lovely garden setting. Great for a chillout or a chat. Tasty food, reasonably priced, especially..."

Marcus Whittington

"The Garden Window hosted and catered for our post funeral gathering.. Lynley was extremely efficient and professional , and completed a very special..."

Brent N

"Lovely coffee at Isel Park, under umbrella shade. Enjoyed date scone..."

Joan Davis

"Perfect little garden cafe, set right in the middle of Isel Park. Good coffee and home baking. Great for..."

Kim Filshie

"Nice spot for elderly people and for families with kids. Wonderful coffee, jummy cake, perfect service. Will come again...."

Ivo Petrovic

"Scrumptious cake and coffee, nice outdoor seating under the umbrellas, all within the tranquil setting of Isel..."

Colin Cowan

"Friendly staff, safe and welcoming to kids. Great location for catch ups or to get out of the..."

Lynn McCarthy

"Last second decision to stop in here. Very happy i..."

Jimmith Thyroid

"Good seating outside. Nice and..."

Inga Cotton

"Really nice atmosphere and well presented tasty..."

Micaela Taylor

Columbus Coffee

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place was delicious. The food was so good and the coffee was absolutely delicious. I am adding two photos. The mushroom was so incredible and it..."

Rodney T

""Best (Gluten-free) breakfast EVER!!" raved my 10 y/o son. That alone made it worth the trip and ensured we'd be back. Add to that excellent..."

Nonie Ward

"Love this Cafe, the coffee is superb and the food is really delicious. Highly recommend the chocolate brownie & salmon..."

Savannah Smith

"Yummmmm. I was able to get my first choice of food (the menu is in the process of changing) and it was fabulous. The flavour combinations were..."

Nicola Hawke

"Great coffee, fresh ingredients We took egg on toast which was..."

Yogev Tal

Diana Rainbow

"The service is very friendly and responds to the needs of the customer. The cafe is clean and offers pencils and toys for kids. The surrounding of..."

Robert Neumann

"Great staff, great coffee, great food. Loved it all ❤️ Thank you Ian for the great service..."

Alina Cat

"Love love love Havana Coffee Works! Great coffee, great cafe, great staff. Always a must stop when in Wellington, but when in Melbourne we order our..."

Diwash Thapa

"I was happy with the service, delivery was so fast than I expected. Nice food and drink. I recommend..."

Vincent Ikenna

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"Very relaxing atmosphere, good food and great coffee. Service was..."

Vernon Gates

"Great place, always nice to go to a cafe where it's clear that the owner/manager has passion for what they're doing. Beautiful coffee and awesome..."

Cory Wilson

"Great little cafe! We had the chicken berry pizza and it was..."

Asia Lantz

"Great coffee, burger was homemade and delicious. Nice staff. Great place to grab a..."

Chris Baylis

"They have the best coffee in Tasman, always served with a smile. Nothing is a problem for them, they are happy to change anything to suite the..."

Jennifer Valk

"Beautiful cafe with amazing coffe. The beef and red wine pie was absolutely delicious. The staff were friendly, helpful and very accommodating. Spent..."

Charlotte

"Very nice place inside. Very busy, food was good, but small serving size. Prices a bit high really, but would go..."

Albert Mc

"Beautiful food. Lovely outside dining..."

Trudy Mallaburn

"Best cheese scones ever and fantastic..."

Jill Cooper

"Great little café with such friendly service. My girlfriend and I came in whilst our camper was at the mechanics having broken down and they were so..."

Tom Mullee

"Friendly service and good coffee with lovely food. Pricing is reasonable..."

Vernon Gates

"Fabulous place for food, great Chai latte,nice ambience, lively staff & nice treats to take home from the..."

Barbara

"Really nice friendly staff. Nice food with rustic tasting pizza I really enjoyed. I make the trip just for the pizza sometimes. Still have a pie in..."

James Lockley

"Friendly busy wee cafe. Indoor and outdoor dining available. Nice selection of food..."

A. Alford

"This place serves good, clean food. As one with dietry requirements, I've stopped in here a few times and each time been pleasantly surprised by the..."

Gayle Montgomery

"Very welcoming owners and staff food is always fresh and tasty, great coffee, so relaxing, would recommend this place anytime...."

Janice Browning

"Called in this morning for a coffee while on my bike ride, great friendly service and a excellent soy latte. Many..."

BRENT BELOE

"Really tasty solid salad, good friendly service. Bathroom was nice and clean. Good stop when travelling for..."

James M

Manna's Cafeteria

"Went there for 1st time around 8am after my morning walk and I found a great variety of salty and sweet food for breakfast! Big portions too! Looked..."

Sophia Gort

"Insanely good value for delicious, handmade and wholesome food. Visited mid—September 2023. My partner and I had eggs Bennie - only $13.50 for a..."

Benjamin Plows-Kolff

Gary Roberts

"I had the best pasta of my life at Tozzetti, accompanied with excellent service, an exceptionally clean and spacious environment. I came because of..."

Julia Albert

"Awesome array of good food. Come with a hearty appetite, it's all so good. Excellent coffee, lovely..."

Carol Garnett

"Overall a wonderful experience for breakfast. A warm welcome as soon as you step in through the door and great vibes. Very affordable and tasty..."

Adam Kennedy

"Absolutely delicious looking food with a taste to match. Friendly staff and great atmosphere. Well worth the visit. Plenty of..."

Melford J

"Awesome place to have breakfast well worth the rest stop. Breakfast was delicious had the tozzetti mixed grill. Very pleasant staff welcoming as..."

Anthony Mcgladdery

"From the interior design view, it’s Great place in Nelson to see how to use plywood black paint and natural wood, the three main elements and the..."

Haiying Shi

"Food was delicious, service was friendly and helpful and price was very reasonable. A great meal..."

Lisa McIntosh

"Friendly staff, good coffee, and although i didn't try any of the food, it all looked..."

Rosie Gibson

"I had an oatmilk latte. The food looked amazing. Sadly no vegan options at this time. Hopefully this opens up in the near..."

Charlotte Donovan

"You know you're about to get an absolutely tasty breakfast when the owner is so warm and welcoming. We asked so many questions and she passionately..."

Stacey Hemara

"Food was delicious!! Went there for breakfast during the Easter long weekend as it was the only Cafe open from 8am (thank you!). My partner ordered..."

Monica K

"Nice place, tasty food, friendly welcoming service. Nice to see a real Christmas..."

Carel Jobsis

"AMAZING. All the food our group had was on point and great prices! Well worth a..."

Charlotte Hunt

Melrose House Cafe

83/100 (1424 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We went for high tea at Melrose and my family and I were absolutely amazed by everything! The price was very good for what we got: $36 per person..."

Joy Fu

"Stunning setting. Had a very enjoyable lunch and I chose roasted vegetable which was better than expected. Beautifully presented and much enjoyed...."

Jan De Courcy

"Just absolutely fabulous. Best cup of coffee I've had in a very long time.... gorgeous brunch. I had the Frumpets. Delicious and beautifully..."

Jo Watson

"I used to work at Melrose Cafe for 7 months last year, and those 7 months working there were the best months of my life. Melrose cafe is owned by an..."

Bianca Williams

"We discovered this place by accident. Had a lovely lunch here and some tea and scones after. Best choice ever. The lunch was delicious and healthy!..."

B B91

"Firstly, I think I have to address the amazing quality of service. The staff are sufficiently attentive without being annoyingly intrusive, and are..."

Jegan Nithianandan

"We had my daughter's surprise bridal shower at Melrose today. All of the staff went along with the secret squirrel plan and it was an absolutely..."

Tarsh Barnett

"Every December we come home to Motueka for early Christmas. We always go to Malrose for lunch. As we did today. Food was great, house/cafe was..."

chris ryan

"The cafe gives of a very relaxing vibe with excellent service. The food we ordered are delicious and beautifully decorated. As beautiful as the..."

Yun-shyh Pang

"This gorgeous cafe is a hidden gem in Nelson! Absolutely stunning ambiance for a relaxing weekend . Extremely friendly and courteous staffs with..."

Sneha Bharadwaj

East St.

83/100 (1377 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I adored this place. Super animal friendly, my dog was allowed inside while I had a delicious veggie meal and a cocktail. The atmosphere is the most..."

Misha Gildenberger

"What a great experience! This was our second time visiting the restaurant! We had the burger, garbanzo fingers, and Buddha bowl plus desserts,..."

Judit Angeli

"My partner and I were out for our final night visiting Nelson. Found ourselves enjoying the best meal yet! We had the ‘crumbed hot pot’ and..."

Hayden Strand

"When you walk in it’s an instant wow, the decor is amazing! I’ve been here twice now and both times the food has been on point with some of the..."

Konni Starr

"Excellent spot for GF and vegan food. Not a vegan myself but definitely still enjoyed the meal. Super quiet when we went but still had a good..."

Hugh Hucklesby

"Vegan and amazing. Delicious food and super helpful staff. We ended up having all our meals in Nelson with them!! Vicky and Tejas run this place and..."

Mukund Joshi

"One of the best plant based restaurants I've ever been too. All the dished pictured were outstanding. I'm a carnivore and didn't miss the meat. If..."

Ben Fernmoor

"Such a pleasure dinning at this hidden gem in Nelson! Absolutely delicious vegans meals. Great staff and atmosphere too. Will definitely be coming..."

Amy G

"Love this place! Finally, a real Vegan/Plant Based restaurant and I do friends like the food here too. Delicious variety of starters, mains and..."

Zsuzsanna Fáy

"My sister and I were visiting Nelson and decided we would like vegetarian for dinner so we popped into East St and we were warmly welcomed and taken..."

Gavin & Evelyn McLean

"Great, casual vegan cafe with a nice vibe and very welcoming staff. I spent the week trying out the menu and my highlight was the tumeric crepe,..."

BoB Ippitybobbob

"Really delicious food here! I had the chickpea fries and the chicken burger. Had to stop myself from trying the Creme Brûlée. Will be coming back..."

Jeremy Iles

"Really good vegetarian food, great attitude and atmosphere. You can really feel how the staff tries to brighten your day here the food is as happy as..."

Koby Ofek

"This was the best vegan meal of our entire trip to New Zealand. After our first night at East St. we quickly made a reservation to eat here again..."

Eitan Yellin

"I am not a vegan or vegetarian, but I thought this cafe/restaurant was amazing. Patty stack and chocolate cookie were delicious and of top quality...."

fran1942

"OMG the food here is AMAZING! We’ve been once before and we couldn’t wait to come back. When we came to Nelson last week on a public holiday they..."

Katie Salter

"Best vegetarian food in New Zealand! We got a fresh Sammie the Swan, a winter Hashcake, a beetroot soup and a red velvet coffee. It was well flavored..."

Richard Trierweiler

Kush Coffee

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"Fantastic coffee & great service! The vibe was relaxed & quirky! Visiting from Wellington I can hands down say this is the best coffee I've tried in..."

Roxanne Amelia

"Great coffee selection and very friendly service in Nelson. They have their own blends that will not disappoint coffee lovers! No breakfast apart..."

Daniel Galvan

"Had two great flat whites here. The coffee is organic & you can actually buy the beans here too. The cafe is cosy with lounges to while away the day..."

DianaW

"We ate here with the family and had a relaxing time. Friendly staff, chillaxed cafe vibe, only complaint is only two cooked breakfast options on..."

Nicky Woodbury

"My regular morning coffee stop. Best coffee in town, fast and friendly service. The atmosphere is great too, perfect for sitting reading the paper or..."

Lucy Smith

"In agreement with great coffee and fast, friendly service. I do reccommend the hot chocolate..."

Kayleigh

"Enjoyed the flavours of this coffee. Was well presented & served quickly. This coffee shop has a definite retro vibe. Lots of cosy couches with..."

Diana Waines

"Flat white is very excellent and a comfortable place, I visit them every day with the same distinctive..."

Ibrahim Alkhlaiwi

"Was visiting from California during NYE. Went on a morning run, ended up in the middle of city centre and needed coffee so went into a store to ask..."

Tamami Naito-Badessa

"Best coffee in Nelson! Lovely people, responsibly (fairtrade and organic) coffees and outstanding teas, it was tough to choose. Finally, decided on..."

K. Sandweg

"Great cafe, fab coffee but please warm those beautiful scones a little before serving them to customers… we weren’t asked so just assumed that..."

Jan Macleod

"Love their Kerala long black (brewed with crushed cardamom pods) it's the only cafe I've ever seen with cardamom coffee on the menu. The beans are..."

Travis Nobles

"I travel around for work and also drink a lot of coffee. Kush's espresso with infused cardamom is 😗👌 Probably the best coffee in..."

Pete Familton

"Crunchy cheese scones, Coffee as per.. Too die for!!.. Due to COVID19 closures & staff changes a tricky start to my morning cafe & Dominion! But Andy..."

Sean Taylor

"Nice single shot... Really good selection of cakes for the hubby sweet tooth. Nice and clean with great friendly..."

MissMinimish

"First time so laid back very nice and don't forget organic coffee The..."

Michael Whareaitu

"We toured through NZ for 3 weeks and this shop had the best flat white, pie, and service that we came across. Thanks for being..."

Chris Duncan

"One my fav cafés to chill. It has a relaxed atmosphere. Bit disappointed this time that the new barista served me a latte instead of ordered latte..."

Monika de Neef MacGill

"Always fantastic coffee and cheese scones, I’m so lucky to have this coffee shop as my local, staff are always friendly. Love that they run how..."

Michelle Rose

"Great ambience but most importantly top quality..."

Nicky Lee

"Lovely place, friendly stuff, tasty food, gluten free options for our Coeliac son were..."

Matat Lipsky

"Wonderful service, atmosphere, and..."

Mandy Lipinski

"Great espresso, cool..."

Rasli Ramlan

Fresh As Cafe

Tozzetti Nelson Cafe, Bar & Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went there for 1st time around 8am after my morning walk and I found a great variety of salty and sweet food for breakfast! Big portions too! Looked..."

Sophia Gort

"Insanely good value for delicious, handmade and wholesome food. Visited mid—September 2023. My partner and I had eggs Bennie - only $13.50 for a..."

Benjamin Plows-Kolff

Gary Roberts

"I had the best pasta of my life at Tozzetti, accompanied with excellent service, an exceptionally clean and spacious environment. I came because of..."

Julia Albert

"Awesome array of good food. Come with a hearty appetite, it's all so good. Excellent coffee, lovely..."

Carol Garnett

"Overall a wonderful experience for breakfast. A warm welcome as soon as you step in through the door and great vibes. Very affordable and tasty..."

Adam Kennedy

"Absolutely delicious looking food with a taste to match. Friendly staff and great atmosphere. Well worth the visit. Plenty of..."

Melford J

"Awesome place to have breakfast well worth the rest stop. Breakfast was delicious had the tozzetti mixed grill. Very pleasant staff welcoming as..."

Anthony Mcgladdery

"From the interior design view, it’s Great place in Nelson to see how to use plywood black paint and natural wood, the three main elements and the..."

Haiying Shi

"Food was delicious, service was friendly and helpful and price was very reasonable. A great meal..."

Lisa McIntosh

"Friendly staff, good coffee, and although i didn't try any of the food, it all looked..."

Rosie Gibson

"I had an oatmilk latte. The food looked amazing. Sadly no vegan options at this time. Hopefully this opens up in the near..."

Charlotte Donovan

"You know you're about to get an absolutely tasty breakfast when the owner is so warm and welcoming. We asked so many questions and she passionately..."

Stacey Hemara

"Food was delicious!! Went there for breakfast during the Easter long weekend as it was the only Cafe open from 8am (thank you!). My partner ordered..."

Monica K

"Nice place, tasty food, friendly welcoming service. Nice to see a real Christmas..."

Carel Jobsis

"AMAZING. All the food our group had was on point and great prices! Well worth a..."

Charlotte Hunt

Headquarters Cafe & Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

"A nice spot for a good quality meal with a lot of variety on offer. The food is delicious and very well prepared. I've found the staff to be helpful,..."

William Patterson

"Very, very nice iced coffees! I can highly recommend one as a great way to rehydrate when cycling..."

Andrea Broatch

"Thank you Nic and the team. The food was absolutely fantastic and the shakes were good..."

Nikita

"Another gem in the Tasman area. Open 7 days with a wide range of food and drink. Remember to ask for no salt on the chips and add it yourself. Was..."

Gordon Shaw

"Very good food and coffee. Less expensive than most other places I have..."

Frances Reardon

"Excellent service and food options. Value for money. Clean food area. Great friendly staff. Definitely worth a..."

Jan Basill

"1st July 2023 Late on a Saturday (2:30pm they close at three). Very nice food and..."

Mark Jones

"Great food, very genorous portion sizes & lovely..."

Krystle Muir

"I great place for and coffee very nice..."

Raewyn Watson

"Good coffee. Nice people. Plenty of room. Good area for..."

Kevin Crooks

"Great tasting food but limited supply and variety, coffee very nice awesome venue. The staff did seem less welcoming than normal alot if tvat going..."

Tony Hilton

"Lovely lunch after travelling for 3 hours from Chch. Had the filo chicken and bacon roll, ginger slice and coffee. Really yummy. Quick friendly..."

Mark

"Really good. Had the pancakes and a coffee. Both were good. Worth the..."

Karl Veitch

"Thoroughly enjoyed the meal that I had and my Mother and sister had fish and chips - Mother had to have a doggy..."

Allan Muntz

"Nice place for breakfast or lunch with great seating inside and out. Lovely and clean. Friendly service. Good cabinet food as well as a very good..."

Jennie Johnson

Jacks Garden Cafe

77/100 (160 ratings)

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"Awesome meal, staff welcoming and polite. Eggs benedict and french toast superb. Coffee nicely made. Definitely going..."

Gail Sandrey

"Good service and big size meals definitely go there..."

Frank Nuhaj

"Absolutely five star plus! Epic food. Generous servings and made in house freshness. Superb quality food! Hidden away off the road, you will need to..."

David & Sonya Thomas

"My husband and I stopped in on a Tuesday morning before venturing to Abel Tasman National Park. We needed a fueling breakfast and did not leave..."

Gina Borgetti-Evans

"Lovely food they had small and regular options which is also a bonus! good outdoor eating in a covered area, so not hot in the sunshine. Playground..."

Hayley Steele

"Today was the second occasion that I have had lunch at Crusoe's. Consistently good food. A simple meal today, chicken salad. Very tasty. The food..."

Chris Harris

"Awesome! Lovely hosts. Big portions. No one leaves hungry. And if you have food intolerances or specific food requirements they will be more than..."

Ayelet Fleming

"What a find!! Beautiful coffee and they will cater to dietary needs even for coffee! Wonderful knowledgeable staff and can't wait to go back and try..."

Hazel Marriott

"Loved this cafe! Great playground for the kids. My Thai prawn turmeric crepe was amazing... the kids meals were great too... the coffee was also..."

Jenna Gits

"Delicious food, lovely environment, great service. Really enjoyed our amazing breakfast. Will definitely be..."

Alicia Gallagher

"Beautiful food - their Yumburger lived up to its name! Really friendly staff and we are very happy to have Crusoe's as one of our local..."

Matt Thomas

"A great family friendly place. Had brunch here and food was lovely. Very generous and a good price. Great staff and a good place if you have..."

Jo S

"Great place to eat and hang out with a coffee. Fantasic friendly staff Has a really awesome outdoor setting. Food is comforting and large potions!..."

ELAINE Merry

Morrisons Nelson

77/100 (1054 ratings)

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"Headed to Morri St for lunch on arrival in Nelson and it did not disappoint- I had the market seafood and it was really yummy, boyfriend had the..."

Bizcochito

"Yay! Love all the tasty gluten free/wheat free options here! Service was fast, and the cafe had a great ambiance. My buckwheat crepe with fruit salad..."

Clare

"There was a whole lot of promise in the lambs fry, all sauced-up with bacon, silver beet and onion. Gorgeous flavours in the sauce, but it was..."

Heneedsfood

"On our drive back to Christchurch we stopped here after many recommendations from travel books. Morrison Street Cafe is a low-key, simply decorated..."

Cat

"Wow, this place was heaving on Sunday! Grabbed a table and perused the menu. Lots on offer, but we chose the Nasi Goreng with chicken and Chick..."

Wolfie W

"First day in Nelson, we asked our hostess for a good place to get lunch. She recommended Morrison Street Cafe.It was full when we arrived..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Hadn't been here for a while and went for brunch after a big night out ... awesome!Exceptional, attentive, polite, professional service..."

Mandy

"Nelson is really blessed with some outstanding eateries, and this certainly one of them. It's always busy, but seems to run like a well-oiled..."

Nofam

"Good coffee and atmosphere. And great, friendly..."

Galen

"Friendly service, absolutely delicious hot drinks and a totally amazing atmosphere. When you visit Nelson you've got to go to this cafe. You can..."

Young

"Delicious, creative and good value. Morrison Street Cafe is a great place for brunch.We visited it on Thursday 26.August. The service was..."

Denise

"Vivacious, attentive to our needs and cheerful, the staff were brilliant. We were served very fast and the food was absolutely delicious even though..."

Kun

"Friendly staff who remember your coffee each time you go in! Def my local coffee stop!always awesome art on the walls and yummy food!They..."

Lilly

"They pack some great fashion chain shops into this outdoor mall area. A great selection of Sushi can be found here..."

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"Had a yummy lunch at Morrisons Cafe. The food was delicious and we didn't have to wait long for it. Not good parking though so best to park in..."

Julie Paul

"Lots of bargains great shopping..."

Elena Williams

"Attractive Square...lovely shops &..."

Diana Rainbow

"Nice little mall and..."

Marie Eggers

"Such a cool area of shops and cafes. Portmans, just jeans, jjays, Amazon, the rock box, flo and Frankie...more that I'm forgetting. Easy to park..."

Kim Seaward

"Good little place to visit when walking through Nelson. Loaded with history and beautiful gardens, very pretty and..."

Marion McGovern

"Quite and charming square to visit Mariposa is a must..."

Di Connor

"Love the shops there. All are different. Great to clothes shop. Then a cup of..."

Rose Castree

"Nice to wander round the shops then have coffee at the..."

Patricia McKay

"Always looks tidy & well presented. Lovely Christmas decorations around the square &..."

carol parkinson

"Very nice and tidy area, it's not big but u can enjoy shopping in different stores all are good brands and have one thing is that the cafe is in..."

Mandeep Dhillon

"Went to Smiggle looking for things for the grandkids. The young woman who served us was pleasant and very helpful. We wanted only small purchases,..."

Keith Douthett

"An unexpected and unique small shopping complex in the heart of Nelson. Coffee, food, clothing stores. All nicely presented & parking..."

Carol Parkinson

Lambretta's Cafe Bar

76/100 (1181 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Love the vibe at Lambrettas!!!! Still super friendly, fast and delicious after all these years. As locals we enjoy Sat morning there. The cafe..."

Nicola Hawes

"We love going here, love that family run feeling and consistently good food! Great brunch options and baby friendly place. We find ourselves coming..."

Ian Vincent

"Amazing place for lunch with the Best pies in the Tasman. Everyone is always friendly and helpful. Never say no to the homemade..."

jaco de jongh

"Welcomed by a lovely smile, the food was lovely, best scrambled eggs I’ve had in a cafe in years! Yummy tasty bacon, all cooked to perfection...."

Tui Harwood

"Such an amazing experience absolutely loved everything! Customer service was..."

Mary Hoeta

"What a fantastic Cafe !! Staff are amazing - friendly and fast ! Excellent food Warm atmosphere Great music !! Loved the Eggs Benny..."

Perry Turner

"Excellent customer service professional friendly, poached eggs n creamed mushrooms to die for (huge serving) will revisit when I'm next in Nelson...."

Tania Cowie

"Good hot coffee and the best custard squares ever, thank you,but like most cafe's music to loud, should be back ground music, hard to have client..."

JOHN DELANY

"In for lunch. I had a seafood chowder. Needed seasoning but was nicely thick and creamy. My partner had a halloumi salad. Both were very tasty. My..."

Mike Whipp

"Up from Greymouth a friend took up there using grab one vouchers. The most amazing pizza I have ever had. 22 years in the food industry so I know..."

Sara Hartwig

"Apirl2021: theme is interesting for a non enthusiast.. Space is great. Chose to sit outside for brunch. Staff were happy and quick. meals fresh and..."

J B

"Wonderful food seriously and staff were really warm and friendly so my wife and I will absolutely be back again soon well done..."

Mark Watson

"Our family has been coming to Lambrettas for years. Great location and a really good relaxed ambience. The menu is extensive, with really tasty..."

Michael Harris

"From the interior design prospective, Lambrerta Moto culture has been presented beautifully here by the interior designer. they Focus on the theme..."

Haiying Shi

"We had a wonderful time, great place and great food. Friendly atmosphere and great..."

Sue McGregor

"Lambretta's is always good, we quite often go there on a Saturday morning for coffee and scone/sweet treat or grab one of there very nice..."

Jeff Julian

"Nothing in the food cabinet was priced. I don’t know if it was just a one off, But these days people want to know how much they are going to pay..."

Wendy Neame

"Love this place. Best coffee & service in town. Great selection of cabinet or ordered food. A Nelson iconic place to..."

Julie Dash

Yaza! Cafe

"Went here for brunch yesterday, I ordered the gardeners big breakfast and it was delicious! We went at quite a busy time and the wait for food was 1..."

Rachel Puha-Fenn

"Had the yummiest and biggest breakfast ever today. Kept going back through the day to try more of their awesome food. Would like to stay longer and..."

Kat

"Such lovely food here, how it was served was not at all how I imagined it but it certainly gave it more flavour than I'd imagined! It was tasty, the..."

Stephanie Marie

"I suffer from severe anxiety. I served by a lovely woman and I ordered a hot chocolate and pancakes. I had said to her that I preferred quiet places..."

Ezra Chapman

"Good food. Pity that the customer before me bought the last cheese scone...hope I can try it in the..."

Yuan Z

"Wonderful service with a smile. Prompt attention and exactly what I ordered....Thank you very much for a wonderful experience for a first timer in..."

Leigh Ross

"Best cheese scones in town, as is well known. Also does EXCELLENT hollandaise, second best in town but definitely the best price. Licensed, local,..."

Alli J

"You need a breakfast and your coffee? Map this place and park up for a bit... awesome atmosphere, yummy coffee, and delicious food... i had the eggs..."

SheSheFez Naku

"We love Yaza! A perfect spot for coffee, and a scone anytime but especially during Saturday market. What a bonus they take care of my husband while I..."

Cathy Nicholson

"Lovely place, loads of good food and best cheese scone of NZ. You’re going to love it..."

Alex

"I love Yaza! My favourite cafe in Nelson! Great food... try the farmers brekkie! And excellent service. Bloody delicious coffee! If I'm in town, this..."

Sarah Oates

"Back in Nelson for a bit so went to Yaza for coffee today. I know it’s a good cafe from other times Iv been home 😊 didn’t disappoint today. I..."

Margo Rhys-Jones

"A must visit when in Nelson CBD. The best cheese scones in town. Great cafe with amazing range of cabinet food and off the menu. Amazing coffee..."

Gordon Shaw

"My smoothie was out of this world. On top of that, the staff were very, very pleasant, the prices quite reasonable and the service was great. My..."

Fabiola Byrne

"I strongly recommend this coffee place. Amazing coffee, and the kids hot chocolate is super..."

Dolores Llambi

"Food was delicious and so was the coffee. Neat touch with the quotes hidden in the napkins. Great place if you're not hangry as food was very slow to..."

JD.McMillan

"Just discovered this cool spot right in downtown Nelson. Staff were great answering all my new to the country questions. I ate there twice in one..."

Paul Stevenson

"The cheese scones 🤤 Sooooo good! Soft, cheesy and a hint of cayenne pepper that lingers long enough afterwards to remind you of the good times......"

James Bichan

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"Lovely staff and lovely coffee. Couldn’t ask for much more 😇 also don’t sleep on the chocolate muffins, insanely..."

Kaya Michaels

"Any time I get the chance to go to this Starbucks I go and always get a frappe the staff are amazing. they make me a special frappe thats not even on..."

Terry Urban

"Good drinks, staff don't quite listen properly to orders though (asking for no cream). Lighting needs to be improved in the store, dark and gloomy..."

Peter Murphy

"This is a good Starbucks with a second floor with plenty of space to sit and enjoy your beverage while you use the Wi-Fi. It is not a complete..."

Robert Lodder

"Nelson's glorified coffee shop right here folks! Visited here the other day wanting just a standard Latte (with coconut milk), then I was hit with..."

Jody Harris

"Great location in the centre of Nelson City. Staff here are absolutely amazing and remembered my name after only a few visits. Cabinet food is..."

India Harper Brown

"I have been going to star bucks for the last 4 years and been in every day I love the coffee it's a place for a coffèe I know all the staff real..."

Leonard Oleary

"Delicious coffee and food great customer service I rate 5..."

quaeyh4L

"Can't go wrong with Starbucks. Great value, especially the kids fluffys, less than half the price of other coffee..."

Jamie McCay

"Always leave sick as I can't help but buy venti large cups of mocca. Taste and staff custom are beyond..."

iNVASIVE Sports Team

"Had a Chai latte and a cake. Latte was great and cake was lovely. Staff were really friendly and..."

Janis Paaske

"Great service, very friendly and helpful....didn't wait too long for our..."

Jennifer Naude

The Chapel Cafe

"Great Sunday brunch place, friendly staff and good food. The Cafe itself is a beautiful location. Plenty of parking..."

Ron Thow

"Friendly and chatty staff, tasteful interior, great hot chocolate- didn't get food but looked great! Definitely recommend a..."

dearbhla dempsey

"Just stopped in around 2pm for an iced chocolate and iced coffee. Lovely and cool inside on a scorching hot day, with beautiful furniture and decor...."

Dahna JB

"Been here twice now and looking forward to going again with friends and family. A real wee gem for Nelson. Atmosphere and food delightful. Staff..."

Val Madsen

"This little restored seafarer chapel is a true gem find in Nelson. I love the cozy quaint atmosphere. The stained glass it absolutely gorgeous. ..."

Vickey Shelton

"Cool old renovated church. Now turned into an excellent cafe. Well worth a visit. The food and drinks we had were all..."

Gordon Buttle

"Gorgeous building, friendly staff and incredible food! Huge meals, and beautifully presented. Highly..."

Kristen Darrah

"Really delicious food at a reasonable price. Staff were friendly and helpful would go back in a..."

Andrew Cunningham

"Beautiful place, enjoyed everything about it, definately no complaints. Have been there twice and will be going again, that's for..."

Rose Neame

"Love your place we had a nice meal they got the drinks wrong but they fixed it with no extra cost that was awesome would be happy to go back..."

Tintin Simpson

"The Chapel Cafe is a wonderful place for coffee with friends. beautifully restored..."

Kingsley Stone

"Great. Good food. Fair pricing. Lovely ambience. Will..."

Bob Andrews

Yello Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"I'd like to give this wee cafe a top class rating. I called in on Thursday morning (late July) for breakfast. Two poached eggs on toast and coffee...."

TheFoodGonzo

"Came here with a friends on a busy afternoon and ordered the sweet potato cakes and they were absolutely glorious!They were absolutely delicious..."

Tinos.adventure

"Great food at roadside cafe. I recommend the bacon butty also eggs benedict with salmon, but everything is really..."

Robert Armour

"Scone and a coffee. Just under $10. Both very nice. Took a wee while for the coffee but was very busy so..."

Mike Whipp

"Very tasty and good value. Would have been 5 stars but coffee was not hot enough for us. Yummiest ginger..."

Kim Bowater-Fill

"Very nice little cafe. Allpress coffee was well made and went perfectly with some tasty poached eggs on toast. Friendly and competitively..."

ELÆN

"10 stars! These guys are seriously nice and made the best coffee we had in all our nz travels. Their food is great..."

Drew Face

"A simple cafe in the heart of Nelson. Reasonable priced food that definitely hit the spot. Enough tables and chairs inside and out. Free WiFi. Just..."

Mathew Burns

"Great coffee, and a cosy place too, didn't try the food but it looked good..."

John Wilson

"They charged me $0.26 extra, no clue why. They might want to pay more attention to there effpos type ins. Food was..."

Krystal Ashton

"LOVE THIS PLACE. Great food, great coffee, outdoor seating, friendly..."

Carey Harvey

"I loved this cafe for French toast. Tried today morning and it was very..."

PradeepKumar V

"Great cafe for breakfast, catching up with friends and the best coffee in..."

Ann Sinclair

"Good food, coffee and friendly..."

Myron Hammond

"Great coffee and the scones I can recommend. Great and friendly..."

Alison Third

"Best bacon & egg pie I have..."

Kylie McIntyre

"Wonderful cafe with super friendly staff..."

Miranda Jonsson

"Great food, great staff loved..."

Hannah Poole

"Good service. Great..."

jeff rooney

"Coffee so good I had..."

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