Greig Stuart Torpey
A five star dinner experience without doubt! We have been here for over a week now travelling the South Island and this is the best meal we have had yet! Waiting staff were attentive and friendly, service was prompt and professional, food was exceptional and tasty (and reasonably priced for the quality), it came out in waves and at a perfect pace. A snack a small plate two large plates and a dessert were perfect, although could probably have squeezed in something else (a side maybe)! The lamb was exquisite and I would highly recommend it! A great lakeside location with a relaxing atmosphere. Top top meal!
Dave Westover
1 of only 2 smart NZ cuisine restaurants in town that are open for dinner in the summer of 2023. Sharp, efficient service, well-trained friendly front-of-house staff. Good food. Lively, pleasant atmosphere. I had Pink Oyster Mushroom, coconut glaze, puffed forbidden rice (5) and Crispy John Dory, Green lipped Mussels foam, garlic scales (4). For wine I had Maude SB 2022 (vg) &
Man O' War Island Blend (excellent) (this wouldn't match with fish, but would be a great partner for lamb).
Zhang Jaclyn
The last 2days in Wānaka this year, and is the last 2days of their opening. But One that need to come to an end. All the best for you all.
John Stewart
Lovely establishment. We spent a few hours here on two occasions, the staff were happy for us to be on our laptops and charging ports were available at some tables. The food was delicious and everything was very reasonably priced. Water and sparkling water was available for free which was very nice.
Deanne
Wow wow wow. Went here with my partner. We ordered the mushroom/ hash brown stack and the BLAT. My partner loved his meal and I tasted the hash brown- very very good. My BLAT was the best BLAT I’ve ever had! It was a very decent size too. The guy next to us ordered a brownie and it looked so soft so I thought I would get one too. The brownie was next level amazing- one the the best I’ve had. I need the recipe!! The coffee we got was almond milk.. it was ok. You need to order up at the counter which is a bit annoying if it’s busy and you have to stand in line. The staff were lovely and seemed to care about our experience.
Dana L
Everything we ordered was pretty great but the standout for me was the Vietnamese pork crepe. It was delicious and something out of the ordinary! Very kid friendly place with a small box of toys and books. Staff were friendly and accommodating.
Derek Phyn
Excellent service but a somewhat limited menu. However, most of what was served was nice. Aged steak was a bit chewy and disappointing given how expensive it was. Korean Fried chicken was good and I recommend Chocolate Nemesis. Some options for GF. Atmosphere was nice for adults wanting some peace and quiet. I wouldn’t rate it as good value but would come back.
Lara H
Loved Alchemy! Had stunning cocktails and dinner while in town and really enjoyed it. Great vibe, lovely staff and yummy food. Their bfast was also super yum!
Tracey L
We discovered Alchemy on our second day in Wanaka. Louis makes the best coffee that we've had in NZ and the cinnamon scrolls are to die for. The service was great. So welcoming and friendly. We'll definitely be back.
Olivia
The Fried Chicken and Waffles was one of the best dishes my partner and I have eaten!
Adrian Albuquerque
Best brunch I've had. Have to recommend the pork belly! The food was great, this is a cute cafe with an amazing view
Belinda
Adore this cafe’s vibe. Great coffee, food and staff. My go to breakfast spot when in Wānaka and when I need to get some mahi done with a great view and coffee.
Stuart Ross
Great friendly staff fantastic soup nice and spicy. Used the toilet and found the dryer real jet great for drying but perhaps something under it to stop the excess water going onto the floor.
Danny Lee
Brunch on a busy Saturday morning. Love the vibes and customer service is impeccable. The eggs and toast are on point too.
Andy James
Really liked this place and it looked popular with the locals. Great vibe going on, busy little place. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. Lots of coloring and pens for young kids. The menu was pretty expensive, good selection. Service was prompt and the food was fab.
7 of us really enjoyed it, great place.
james elvery
Great food. Great service. Cozy and recently refurbished. Best cafe lake views in town. You can't go wrong at Alchemy.
Hamish Girvan
Had dinner tonight at Alchemy. Food was stunning. The platter as a starter had items not usually found on a standard platter and both mains were top notch. There were a number of locals there as well which is always a good sign. Will definitely be back !
Leith Marshall
Holy crap, after the last place we went to in Wanaka, this place is the shiz!!! What a fantastic place, great service, very friendly staff, and accomodating. Food was perfect, and we got our promo stamp no hassles at all.
Shane Mingins
Fantastic food options. I was looking for something vegan and they did not disappoint! I had the black rice pudding and fruit and it was yum!
Andy Harridge
Went to Alchemy after the duck race on Sunday for brunch with two families including four hungry toddlers. We walked in the door and Alchemy was flat out to say the least. We all ordered cooked food and coffees..... service was super fast, coffee and food fantastic. Hats off to the staff for coping so well on such a busy day. Beautiful location and great vibe AAA+ :-)
Diane Ross
We had a mothers day dinner and the orange roughfy fish was so old, dry and smelly. I didn't make a fuss as it would ruin my mday. Coffee mull wine was awesome.
Jenni Watt
Two for one night, the meals were superb. The service spectacular. We are rating this one in the top three of our meals in our 3 weeks we have been visiting New Zealand.
Ashley Dow
The best meal we've had from Auckland to Queenstown, thoroughly enjoyable, so good had 3 courses, staff were also great, we'll done guys, keep up the awesome work, 10 out of 10, ash & mel from gold coast Australia ���������
Corrina Naera
The staff were a little too relaxed. Dont tie your hair up in front of customers at the bar and then continue service without washing your hands. Or throwing marshmallows up in the air and catching them in your mouth in public just because. Main meal was beautiful but the service was just not up to scratch. Service a little slow on a quiet night. The waiter said the eftpos machine had timed out but I did the transaction as the waiter wasnt paying attention told us the machine had timed out could we swipe again, as I presented him with the receipt that said accepted. Worth 356.00 for 5 adults and one child ... mmm not really.
Arthur A Dixon
Small plates are the way to go for a light dinner. Had 4 of the 6 small bite plates on the menu, my wife enjoyed the mini falafel tacos and I was digging the salmon. Great views! A little pricey otherwise 5 stars. We will come back for sure.
Kylee Hurst
The food was absolutely amazingly yummy!!! And the staff are super friendly �
Susan Conradie
Lovely restaurant. Excellent food. Great service. Delicious coffee. Would recommend it to anybody.
Karen Hales
I found this lovely cafe by chance it was a nice place to sit and chill with great food and wonderful views over the lake
Anjii Mehmet
Best brownie I have ever tasted !
They seem a bit understaffed but managed well!
Great experience - people from Sydney Australia
Andrew Bisset
Great cafe, excellent selection of food on menu to suit all budgets and taste. Very cool decor too.
Anthony Palmowski
Very friendly and efficient service, great wine and tasty food. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the magic view.
Terry Saltnes
Used to be good with a great food selection but now it's just ok. Coffee was fine but I miss the old place
Joe V. Veen Coelho
Awesome view. Great coffee with Latte Art,��
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Tasty food at a fair price, good portions, nice indoor seating and friendly staff. Great place to grab lunch when in Wanaka!
Danielle Siva
The one thing I can say is that it has nice views, it stops there. The prices are not cheap and the customer service is none existent, unfriendly, unhelpful, felt like you was bothering them by asking a question. I never write reviews but felt I had to in this occasion. Honestly do yourself a favour and go to one of the neighbouring restaurants.
Frank
Perfect spot on the Wanaka strip for the amateur diner, with solid outdoor tables ideal for taking in the charms of the town and people watching. You still need to go inside to order, but the food arrives quickly with the friendly service! My blue cod fish burger was delicious, and the slow cooked lamb salad was a standout! Also one of the only places I have seen with complimentary sparkling water on tap!
Ronel Kapp
This is in a great spot across the road from lake Wanaka. The service was so so. It was a chilly October morning and i looked forward to my bacon butty. Unfortunately the egg was a bit overcooked and the yolk didnt run. This made for a rather dry butty. My dining partner proclaimed his meal as ok.
Teggert
We chose Alchemy as our date night spot and we were delighted! Modern, rustic and moody. The food and wine are gorgeous - you'll find they offer a carefully thought-out menu. Staff were friendly and helpful, contributing to a relaxed, cosy and elegant atmosphere. Thanks for a great night guys.
Ieseon
Currently sitting right now with mountain view in this cafe! Love love the view including the wanaka lake. This place has a good vibe with some edm music background, fast paced. Pretty packed on a Sunday lunch time however service was quick. I have ordered the green eggs and ham (dr Seuss!!) and it was delicious! I love basil and pesto so that's a big thumbs up for me. However quite a portion so didn't finish it. Also had a large soy flat white and it was done well not burned or anything. Love the interior Of this place with white tiles and some modern natural wooden furnitures. I particularly love the world map and globe decor!
The Taste Bud
Alchemy is in a lovely spot across from Lake Wanaka. Staff are nice, but not overly attentive (to the outside tables anyway). By the time I got my tea we had nearly finished eating, so I didn't really get a chance to drink it which was disappointing. The food menu was cool, lost of interesting dishes and it was all cooked perfectly and tasted delicious. Unfortunately, I don't think it was value-for-money. Prices were on the higher end of the scale. There was minimal bacon with the breakfast dishes (which we all know is the best part!) and they were quite small serves.
MelbfoodCritic
Nice customer service. Food is good made with good quality ingredients. However it lacking the complexity. Interior design was just urban casual dinning style. However view of lake Wanaka was good. Nice for a nibble & casual drink. Tiny bit pricier end. Overall rating 3.8*
Courtney Taylor
Loved it so much we came back the next day for breakfast again! Good coffee and great menu! Fast and friendly service and free wifi and lots of seating! Definitely recommend!
Stacy Heyman
This was our go to place in wanaka for the week. The restaurant service was extraordinarily fast, even when busy. However the coffees usually took a wee while and the barista was clearly stressed therefore un-accommodating. Coffees were average. But on the other hand, food was delicious. Adam had a salmon eggs Benedict, which only came with one poached egg, and he would have expected two. I had smashed avo on toast with micro greens and salmon. Some avo I think was packet and micro greens were alfalfa sprouts - bit of a fancy name - however the meal was served with feta and olive oil, plus I added a side of smoked salmon, and along with the real, fresh avocado it was exactly what the doctor ordered. <br/>Would certainly return, this is a hidden treasure.
Kbel
Like this place a lot. Drop by for breakfast every time I'm here, mostly because it's a bit quieter and there are lovely views of the lake with outside eating. Nice food, nice coffee, quiet, nice decor, nice staff. It's counter service and has cozy indoor or sunny outdoor seating.
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