Federal Diner

Federal Diner, Wanaka 47 Helwick Street - Wanaka

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ā€¢ New Zealand
ā€¢ Contemporary
ā€¢ Sit down

84/100
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Last update on 13/12/2023
4,5
540 Reviews
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Last update on 19/12/2023
4,5
484 Reviews
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Last update on 05/07/2023
4,0
69 Reviews
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Last update on 05/07/2023
4,0
118 Reviews
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Last update on 13/03/2021
3,7
30 Reviews

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Beanhunter
Last update on 06/07/2020
4,0
5 Reviews

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Trip.com
Last update on 25/10/2022
4,5
2 Reviews

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Sluurpy
Last update on 10/03/2021
4,3
2194 Reviews

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Kent Allan
+5
Wow the best food in alongggggggg time. The pumpkin almond dish was amazing and the shared lamb dish brilliant too. Oh and omg the crumble and sticky date to die for. Well done I'll definitely be back keep up the great work.
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Suzy Lee
+5
Delicious food. Great drinks menu.. loved the deli Also :) Happy, helpful staff. Great vibe. Kid friendly too! Highly recommend
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Parik Andhare
+4
Went here for a quick pick up based on other reviews. Tried the Almond croissant andĀ  brioche. Both were pretty good and the coffee was good as well.
Did not have time to go here for a full breakfast. Next time !
Jun 11, 2019
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Bear Noms
+4
We stopped by and got the eggs Benedict which were simple but delicious. The eggs were hot and runny. The coffee was a bit bitter however. Friendly little cafe
Apr 21, 2019
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Brooke Burgess
+5
Just had the most incredible breakfast at the Federal Diner & it was absolutely delicious! The place was a buzz with plenty of atmosphere yet the food was on our table in no time! The turmeric latte is to die, I most definitely be back!
Nov 04, 2018
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Let Laura Eat
+4
We came here for breakfast on a busy Saturday morning, it was the first place we walked past coming out of AirBnB, what a little Gem.
The staff were very friendly & happy, the coffee was delicious! (Even my #coffeesnob partner rated it) & our breakfast was filling & tasty. Very reasonably priced too. We will probably walk back down for some snacks & lunch from their little takeaway deli next door.
Sep 29, 2018
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VeganVonTeese
+5
I stumbled across this little hide away place on one of my strolls of Wanaka.

What drew me to the menu was the 'Vegan toastie'. I was pleasantly surprised by the number of Vegan options for this place. So one morning before hitting the mountain I decided to try their vegan toastie. Their 'Vegan toastie' was on a bed of crunchy crusty bread with whole sauteed mushrooms and spinach, spicy salsa verde and an interesting savoury granola which consisted mainly of pepitas, pine nuts, sunflower seeds, buckwheat groats and hazelnuts.

I paired my toastie with a chai spiced tea which was syrup based and had it with almond milk, usually my preference is for loose leaf chai tea brewed in almond milk however this is quite nice and quite spicy so I was a lovely change from my usual.Ā 

Overall my experience that Federal Diner was a pleasant one and really set me up for a long day snowboarding on the slopes.

#veganoptions #wanaka #vegancheese
Aug 04, 2018
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Foodandwinefan
+4
We had a delicious breakfast in this bustling little cafe hidden down a wee alley way - the coffee was fantastic and the food was really tasty. Presentation was also on point! The only issue was the open style kitchen and cafe style meant that it was so noisy we couldnā€™t hold a conversation.
Mar 12, 2018
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Michelle Veysey
+5
We went for dinner and it was absolutely delicious! We had the fish of the day, risotto special and the Angus steak and all were amazing. If you have a big appetite, I'd say get a side as well. Highly recommended!
Jan 08, 2018
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The Taste Bud
+3.5
We came here on a busy Sunday morning. The staff were nice but it was a little bit awkward waiting around for a table. They split up our group until there was room for all of us so it worked out in the end. It definitely has a "diner" feel about it with the large glass windows and open kitchen which is pretty cool. It took quite a while for our food to come out and half the table were finished before the last person even got their meal - but, the food was delicious - eggs were cooked to perfection. Prices were just a little higher than average but I was satisfied with that!
Aug 13, 2017
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Emma Bann
+4
Food was great, the chicken curry soup was delicious and the decor of Federal Diner was awesome, service was pretty good too. Only thing that stopped it from being a 5 is that we had to wait a while for our food. Overall would recommend šŸ˜Š
Jul 05, 2017
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Hamish.rutherford
+3.5
The food here is consistently good, but this place seems to get overwhelmed when it is busy on public holidays. My baked eggs became fried eggs. The roti roll is great - sad that they don't start serving it until 330.
Apr 17, 2017
5
Cynthia MacQuarrie
+5
Iā€™ve always only been to Urban Grind for my cheese scones whenever Iā€™m in Wanaka until a friend suggested Federal Diner cos he thinks they make better coffee. Although Iā€™m not a coffee drinker, I am a scone lover. Verdict? The coffee is good but not consistent apparently BUT the cheese scone is the best one Iā€™ve had. The crust of slightly burnt cheese just tastes better with each bite. And it was so moist and moorish on the inside, it didnā€™t even need butter! Although tucked away in an alley, you still get some view of the mountains, even from the inside. Ooh, and it is table service. With a smile. Definitely friendlier than the former.
5
Felicity Craft
+5
Absolutely amazing banana bread. Itā€™s enormous so sharing is recommended. Great hot chocolate, eggs on toast, and bacon butty too. Staff were very welcoming and attentive. Weā€™ll be back for sure.
5
S Martini
+5
Lovely food and service. Everything was fantastic and it all was ready very quick. Great breakfast spot with the family
5
Greg Spark
+5
Our favourite go to for coffee and lunch. Great service, amazing food, perfect coffee. What more do you want?! The seafood chowder is to die for!
5
F Mitchell
+5
Yum yum. Have become a bacon butty fan since arriving in NZ. This one was very tasty with an egg added. Daughter loved her eggs Benedict. Plus we also had a buttery croissant, scone and fantastic lattes. At first we thought they had gone out of business but just keep walking down the alley and you'll find them. Worth the hunt!
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Candis Yeo
+4
Nicely tucked in a corner, this place serves pretty yummy scones and egg benedict's! Kids' pasta n pizza were wiped out in a flash. Nice ambience with an efficient set of crew!
5
Lavender Trees Demello
+5
Outstanding food! Appreciated that they made our bacon extra crispy and poached eggs over hard as requested. Especially enjoyed the organic offerings. Staff were very kind.
5
Stephe Wilks
+5
Great little find, superb and attentive service, great food (Scones, granola, eggs - every meal was a winner). Cannot recommend highly enough! (Table in the gorgeous sun just made it all even better!)
5
Bumble Bee
+5
Tucked away in a little alley, it can be slightly hard to find. Reasonable prices for wanaka food scene. Must have - date scones. Fluffy and crispy on the outside. Absolutely delicious.
5
Lynx Annexsia
+5
Excellent food options with awesome service from the Staff. Tried alot of dishes all was good and very nice.

Timetable

Monday:
07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Tuesday:
07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Wednesday:
07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Thursday:
07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Friday:
07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Saturday:
07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Sunday:
07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

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