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Federal Diner

84/100 (3442 ratings)

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New Zealand

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

New Zealand

Cafe

Contemporary

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Breakfast

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Brunch

Risotto

Lamb Shoulder

Salmon

Lamb

Fish

Pork

Chowder

Prawns

Burger

Polenta

Eggs Benedict

Toasts

Chicken Sandwich

Halloumi

Cakes

Salad

Sit down

Café

Contemporary

New Zealand

Serves Alcohol

Gift Cards Available

Highchairs Available

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Reservations

Takeout

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Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

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Breakfast

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"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..."

Kent Allan

"Delicious food. Great drinks menu.. loved the deli Also :) Happy, helpful staff. Great vibe. Kid friendly too! Highly..."

Suzy Lee

"It was a great night for 2 couples. We were waited on by the owner who was very engaging and friendly. The fondue for four was wonderful. We were..."

Mark Burns

"Absolutely fantastic meal! Service, food and wine selection and atmosphere perfect. Best place in Wanaka by far. Keep up the great work..."

Deb Sutton

"Stopped here on our NZ road trip as had been recommended by a Wanaka local. The cheese scones and coffee did not disappoint. Service excellent...."

Margo Roxburgh

"Awesome food and service. � our waiter was very lovely and sorted our extra wishes as..."

Franciska Geldmacher

"The food was great and staff friendly. Would definitely go again and recommend to..."

Rachael Leslie

"I love the coffee at Federal. The barista knows his stuff. The foods always good but the best thing, the staff are always so..."

Clint McRae

"I love the place and staff food is the best coffee is..."

Ben Suncin

"The place for coffee and breakfast in Wanaka. Great bacon butty had by us and a bit of food envy happened watching the food coming out to the many..."

Ian Wright

"Spent Xmas Eve outside Federal Diner, had a really lovely meal and all the staff was..."

Michelle Watts

"Second day on a row at Fed Diner/Fedeli - the pork roti lunch dish is fantastic - and my daughter loves the vegan cakes - hope to sneak in again..."

Hamish Girvan

"Went here for a quick pick up based on other reviews. Tried the Almond croissant and brioche. Both were pretty good and the coffee was good as..."

Parik Andhare

"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..."

Bear Noms

"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..."

Brooke Burgess

"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..."

Let Laura Eat

"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..."

VeganVonTeese

"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...."

Foodandwinefan

"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..."

Michelle Veysey

"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..."

The Taste Bud

"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..."

Emma Bann

"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..."

Hamish.rutherford

"Awesome atmosphere, great buzzing cafe and yummy food. Ordered the bananarama smoothie and the rottie roll, my friend has a glass of local roase and..."

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"Cute but a bit too hipster for me. Off the main strip along the lake, but still great views from it even though it's set in the back streets. I was..."

Kbel

"Rated this a 4 as I didn't manage to eat here because ran out of time. But first impression is great friendly service as the guy made me a good iced..."

ShoRt

"An unsuspecting cafe in Wanaka, set off the main tourist strip, you probably only know it is there if you are in the know.I decided to give..."

Rosemary Young

"Coffee was average. If you get a get one don't get a double shot because a single is quite strong in the first place. A little loud but awesome vibe...."

Tash Rawlinson

"It's not on the main drag, nor is it apparent from the street. But Federal Diner is a cosy friendly delicious hideaway for breakfast or..."

Onara

"Great place for breakfast - warm and good service. I am not a cooked breaky guy but if you want to breakout this place has super food and the..."

Robin McKay

"Baked delights tempt you as you walk in past the kitchen counter – pastries, scones and bikkies and the smell of coffee hangs in the air, tempting..."

Heneedsfood

"Having read about Federal Diner and it's extended hours for dinner (seasonal) in the AirNZ mag, we had to go. Seven of us went along, we had booked..."

Catherine Carran

"I’ve always only been to Urban Grind for my cheese scones whenever I’m in Wanaka until a friend suggested Federal Diner cos he thinks they make..."

Cynthia MacQuarrie

"Absolutely amazing banana bread. It’s enormous so sharing is recommended. Great hot chocolate, eggs on toast, and bacon butty too. Staff were very..."

Felicity Craft

"Lovely food and service. Everything was fantastic and it all was ready very quick. Great breakfast spot with the..."

S Martini

"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..."

Greg Spark

"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..."

F Mitchell

"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..."

Candis Yeo

"Outstanding food! Appreciated that they made our bacon extra crispy and poached eggs over hard as requested. Especially enjoyed the organic..."

Lavender Trees Demello

"Great little find, superb and attentive service, great food (Scones, granola, eggs - every meal was a winner). Cannot recommend highly..."

Stephe Wilks

"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..."

Bumble Bee

"Excellent food options with awesome service from the Staff. Tried alot of dishes all was good and very..."

Lynx Annexsia

"Ordered the vegan toastie with gluten free bread and vegan cheese. Yummy and definitely better than average. I also ordered fresh beet juice, small..."

C. M.

"The food here was great! The eggs were super well done and the cheese scone was perfect! Highly..."

Chris Lamb

"Great coffee and scones. We were served by an gentleman who gave exceptional service and was really kind. After l wished l asked him his name. We..."

Chela Cain

"Absolutely 5 stars. One of the best breakfast places I've ever been to as for nice, cheery vibe and INCREDIBLE food...."

Kelly Bessem

"Can't wait to get back there for brunch. We went there for my wife's birthday. Food, atmosphere, and staff were all Brilliant..."

Sam Ohanian

"Perhaps the best eggs Benedict in Wanaka or even south island! The cafe is hidden in a small alley and they are one of the few cafes that open real..."

Brian He

"Great place! Popped in for dinner 3 times over a week it was so good. Had seafood chowder twice (absolutely superb!) and beef roti once (messy but..."

Jon Dawson

"Busy public holiday in Wanaka Central, everyone wants a good nosh and java...very happy to be greeted by a friendly staff she has her hands full and..."

Anita Billings

"What a find! Amazing food from a great menu. Lamb burger with beetroot infused in the pattie. Coffee was pretty good too. Friendly staff were very..."

Mark Lawrenson

Relishes Cafe

83/100 (2456 ratings)

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Wheelchair Accessible

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"I loved this place!! The food was excellent and so was the atmosphere! That was the first eggs benedict ive ever had and I fell in love! Nothing..."

Shannon Abernathy

"Arrived on a busy night. Staff were quite nice & knowledgeable! Food was excellent! We had duck, ribeye & cod. All quite good! Have to recommend..."

Adam Lilienfeld

"Totally amazing food. Goat was Devine, mushroom and feta strudel was to die for. Kid's menu fantastic. As for the desserts. What can we say except-..."

Tania Lesley Goss

"Popped in to Relishes for a spontaneous meal last night and as usual it surpassed all expectations. Fantastic, attentive staff and service, divine..."

Anna Allan

"A lovely cosy welcoming restaurant on a cold winters night. Chicken pate entre was lovely as were our steaks. Would visit again if in..."

Lynda Frater

"Great friendly staff, awesome coffee & best eggs benedict in town..."

Roy Rose

"Had dinner tonight and would like to say the meal was up there with the best I have had. The steak I ordered was perfectly cooked and the dessert was..."

Sylvia Jansen-Dean

"Breakfast was delicious, staff were lovely. Do..."

Bonnie Mocchetovic

"Delicious food and excellent service. Can't ask for any more. We would be happy to..."

Catherine Mitchenall

"We loved Relishes so much we ate there both nights we were in Wanaka. The food was excellent, with several choices for a non-meat eater like me; the..."

Julie Tereshchuk

"Excellent food! And I am picky! ;-) I feel it is healthy (for a burger) and the flavors are..."

Mandi Miller

"This is a gorgeous place on the main street, and perfect to sit outside and people watch. I came here for brunch and ordered the courgette and..."

Rhonni

"Great staff, very polite and welcoming 👍🏼 I ordered an ice coffee and it was pretty good. If you don’t want it too bitter I recommend mixing..."

Maxine Balani

"Absolutely delicious dinner. Great menu, amazing food. Lots of flavour. Both mains and desserts we ordered exceeded expectations. Friendly service...."

Bayside Gal

"Our favourite cafe for a cafe and a really cheesy scone.Interesting lunch food. A friendly vibe, sheepskins on the outside chairs. They even gave..."

Sally James

"One of a handful of cafes on Ardmore Street, definitely worth trying. A fairly standard menu for a cafe in a standard cafe space. I had the..."

Binula

"Delightful cafe overlooking the lake! Headed in for brunch around 11.30 and it was almost full. We ordered a bowl of lime buttered edamame beans to..."

Loz Arthur

"Although there are plenty of cafes around the lake we were lucky enough to find this one. Reasonably busy we found a table outside with views of the..."

HJ

"The food at Relishes cafe was delicious and generous. The staff were friendly and the restaurant has a good ambience, with some dim..."

Amy Wu

"Relishes is a lovely little spot on the popular cafe strip in Wanaka. Decor was nice and cosy, as was the fireplace! Breakfast was very well..."

The Taste Bud

"We always stop by in Relishes Cafe whenever we are in Wanaka. The Seafood chowder and Garlic Mozzarella Bread was superb and not to mentioned the..."

Agomong

"Pleasant cafe with friendly staff. My brunch dish was okay, I got the kumara croquettes with smoked salmon, poached egg and rocket. Thought the dish..."

Evie

"Had lunch here on a cold winters day. Good was nothing short of amazing. So good in fact we booked straight in for dinner. They have a great..."

Tessa Caton

"Warm, delicious and friendly. Checked out this place based on TripAdvisor reviews. It exceeded expectations. Menu was small but a great selection...."

Alex Morris

"Cute and Cosy. Love this cafe. Awesome, welcoming service and very child friendly with colouring activities provided. A flavoursome unique menu had..."

Bronwyn

"Views of the mountains, gorgeous. Beautiful coffee, to accompany a perfect healthy and delicious Veggie Breakfast. Asked for low fat, and got exactly..."

Sophia Borders

"Best coffee in Wanaka - consistently! The food is good too, we have tried quite a few others and always return to Relishes for the coffee...."

Dave

"My husband and I were returning home after a 5day holiday with the grandchildren and wanted a lovely adult lunch. He had Thai fish cakes....wow wow..."

Cecelia Benseman

"We had breakfast here on the Sunday morning of show weekend. We were lucky enough to get a table, many missed out. :) Even though it was extremely..."

Jeannine Watt

"Two of us had a meal at this restaurant recently while on holiday in Wanaka. The last few occasions we had dined there we were less than satisfied..."

Mark Peck

"We visited for brekkie on Easter Sunday. It was very busy and the service was a bit slow but all the dishes were very nice. I ordered scrambled eggs..."

Sara Lewis

"We were originally only stopping for a beer (they sell emersons - great local pilsner from dunedin) but the dinner menu looked so good we ended up..."

Andy

"i had a great breakfast sitting outside under their heater just lovely.i thought my waitress was exceptionally polite,fast and professional, thank..."

Terri

"Food was delicious. Staff were very lovely and offered my 2yo son toys as soon as we walked in, very..."

Evelyn Xu

"Having a stroll along the Main Street looking for a lunch spot. This cute little spot with a few tables outside and a number of mixed size tables..."

Jamie Sciban

"Great food, loved the coffee! Serving staff were super friendly, Nat in particular was a gem, she was SO happy to make menu choice recommendations..."

Stephen Armytage

"I love Relishes in Wanaka. Some artwork or the funky tape display are some of the things to admire while you enjoy the flavoursome food, the tasty..."

Peta Lucas

"Absolutely delicious lunch at Relishes. Between our group had the chorizo and prawn salad, seafood chowder, green goddess salad and Buddha bowl - all..."

Kyle Fischer

"Really delicious food (fresh, seasoning good), nice service, feeling comfortable..."

Regina Jian

"fast and friendly service. food was pretty good. impressive rest rooms too. parking is available right..."

Woon Yang Ng

"Very good breakfast with gluten free friendly options! Service was fast, staff was friendly. I got the eggs Benedict, which was delicious and had..."

Christina L.

"Delicious food with very friendly staff. The cook let us order the lunch menu even though it was supposed to be the breakfast menu. It was very busy..."

Gemma Goodfellow

"Great food and service! The staff is very kind (shoutout to Sophie our server!) and the food was wonderful. We got the goaty roaty and seafood clam..."

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