Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Wanaka

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"Wonderful healthy food. Tasty and friendly service. Spicy meatballs, chicken tagine, hippy salad are just a few of the so many healthy choices. You..."

Michael Tan

"The most flavourful and delicious whole food! Was very well priced as well. I’d recommend only getting the 4 or 5 options as it was a lot of food...."

Paige Hutchinson

"A truly remarkable restaurant in the area! The restaurant is situated right by the lake, and the panoramic view there is simply breathtaking. Their..."

Mai Srugo

"small is enough for 1 pax, quite filling as they are pretty generous with the protein portions :). the beef cheeks were really tender & flavourful....."

QY Wong

"Hearty meal in Wanaka :) Filling, fast and flavorful!! Beef cheeks is so tender and veggies are so flavorful. Their chili oil even makes everything..."

Iya Lopez

Warbirds And Wheels Diner

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great service, friendly staff, good food ( bacon and eggs with ciabatta cooked to perfection) and for the first time we have heated cups to pour the..."

Mauricio Tesche

"This place is amazing. So much to see here. Apart from automobiles and planes, there is all this memorabilia, which takes you way back. Great little..."

Eloise B

"Great place to visit, really interesting history on aeroplanes and cars. The cars are in immaculate condition. Absolutely beautifull. There is also ..."

Lynne Collins

"A truly world class facility! The car collection is impressive even more so that majority of the vehicles run. The aircraft component of the museum..."

Ben Shaw

"It was great there was many old cars and planes from 1920 and after many of the planes were from WW2. each plane and car has a little board with some..."

hecc this game

"Loved every minute of the displays. The cafe was great..."

Jude Fippard

"Well worth a visit Excellent displays that you could actually get close to The cafe was great..."

Suzanne Loach

"We only had lunch there ... the food was good . Next time ill give the museum a go ... would be cool if they give you a discounted ticket if you also..."

Anton Sounes

"Great place to stop for breakfast or lunch and spend a bit of time walking through the automotive..."

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"Excellent food and coffee. Best milkshake in town..."

Formosa

"Amazing! Great to see the lovingly and painstakingly restored aircraft and..."

Jeremy Hawker

"This place is cool great if you love aviation and cars, also super cool to see an A-4 RNZAF Skyhawk on..."

max wilson

"Worth doing, my Husband really enjoyed it. A lovely Lady with an English accent whom we purchased the tickets off told us to wrap up warm as it's..."

Andrea Bremner

"Good place to go, also got a cafe..."

Michael L

"Dropped Peter off to fly home to North Canterbury after..."

Alan Wakelin

"What a wealth of motoring history in our very own beautiful backyard. To think just about every one of that collection is drive or flyable...."

Jody Templeton

"Retro 50's style cafe with only one thing missing and that was the duke box great food with the duke box would have made it fun for me but all n all..."

Jo flaws

Kai Whakapai Cafe, Restaurant & Bar

85/100 (4129 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Wine and Beer

Gift Cards Available

Free off-street parking

"Super long wait for coffee with staff chatting and taking their time to get orders out. I waited a painfully long time for 2 coffees. However, it was..."

Lifelovetravelfood

"had the bagel, taste very nice, will be back again for sure, relaxing feel as well.friends had the steam bao which is very nice too.only..."

JimmyJAY

" Came here after a hike. The large coffee is ginormous which made for an epic time. That’s all I got so can’t say much. Good ambiance. Nice..."

Lilly Hooper

"Thank you for the great service!We came by early in the morning for a quick take-away coffee & bite to eat. The service was on point from..."

Jen Martins

"Great little cafe close to the beach, very central on the main strip. We came here twice for a convenient coffee stop and they were quick and..."

Frank

"Beautiful location, get a table upstairs and you get to see the prime location, lake wanaka, food is good, staff is very friendly. Got latte and..."

Shaily Uppal

"Kai Whakapai is a small cafe/bar across from Lake Wanaka. Always good vibes - breakfast, lunch or dinner. They've got a great selection of beers. The..."

The Taste Bud

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Snownini0819

"Love the place, location especially. Staff is amazing!!!! The place and the staff has that vibe which will make you walk-in again and again...."

Bhagyashri Deepak Pawar

"Great little cafe and evening dinner right on the lake!! Popped in for lunch eats and had a delightful meal! Menu looked great but decided to try the..."

Loz Arthur

"With a lovely atmosphere, outdoor seating and some excellent beers on tap, Kai is an excellent bar to visit.The service is good, but it..."

Rahul Ajmera

"Massive as serve of chips... Mind you for $9.20 you'd expect it to be! Easily feeds 4 people. The tuatara drop they have is great for those who enjoy..."

Crumpet King

ShoRt

"They've got the best pizza I have ever had, conjun chicken pizza is really good, I love the cream cheese on the top, that is awesome!!! Brunch is not..."

Eugena Han

"We had amazing coffee, full breakfast (very nice) and buckwheat pancakes and marscapone yummy. Very vibrant atmosphere and professional service...."

Mary

"The Eggs Bene to cure a hangover after the Rugby World Cup final were sooo good! Good strong coffee and a relaxed atmosphere meant you could hide in..."

Dan Whittington

"You cant deny how good the eggs are. I enjoy dining here for brunch whenever I am in Wanaka as I like the menu and the coffee is well made. Only..."

Nikki

"We just chanced upon this eatery while exploring Wanaka and we liked it's vibe. I was happy to see its menu as it had multiple vegetarian options...."

Hiral Shah

"Great breakfast at Kai Whakapai in Wanaka. Loved the honey scone and big breakfast. Coffee and hot chocolate were top-notch. The eatery has a cozy..."

ThianYong Chan

"Very yummy smoked salmon pizza , highly recommend. 🥰🙏🏻 staffs are very friendly, introducing beers based on our preference , great..."

Khasseli Tanuwijaya

"Pizza was good, service was fast. They have a huge beer on tap selection to choose from. Convenient for a meal while checking out the lake. Had the..."

SChan

"We ate here for breakfast one day and the meals did not disappoint. The coffee could’ve been slightly hotter and the lady taking the orders..."

Rob Collins

"Chill vibes with friendly servers ready for a quick chat when not serving. They have 16 craft beers on tap - BEER HEAVEN to me. I was recommended the..."

Jean1 Teoh

"Excellent location. We walked in for lunch. Varieties of main meal is not much to choose from. Open steak sandwiches, beef burgers, and pizza are all..."

TheNZLILY

"My friend and I were craving Pizzas for so long and this Salmon one was looking delicious on the menu. Let me tell you it was better than our..."

axelle

"We love to come here and have a pizza when we stay in Wanaka. I've tried Margherita and meat lover pizza, I like the former more. It's tasty enough..."

蔡孟哲（Morn）

"These guys are known for their award winning beers, but if you there during the day, get a cappuccino, it's the on the money. Did have mushroom pizza..."

mark mack

Patagonia Chocolates Wanaka

Accepts American Express

Brunch

Mid-range

"I was attracted with their building. Then I decided to visit the store since it was packed. They have variants of ice cream flavours and chocolates...."

Vina

"Been to the Patagonia shop in Queenstown therefore had to go back here cause I was so impressed. Unfortunately the waffle cone of the ice cream just..."

Crackerjacker

"A beautiful place with a beautiful view! Got a wide range of chocolates and ice creams! Everything seems super yummy, some of the ice creams have won..."

Hharkirat Siingh

"We came here for ice cream. After taste testing the award winning flavours, clear front runner was the dulce de leche!!! Waffle cones here are also..."

Annie Nguyen

"We found out the hard way that it closes early everyday (5pm). We came by on the way back from Treble Cone to re energise. The chocolate lava cake..."

Benedict Uy

"Continuing on with my quest to find ‘different’ hot chocolates during my trip to New Zealand, I visited Patagonia in Wanaka (after my failed..."

Chocolatdehaut

"I have a soft spot for Patagonia’s dark chocolate and macadamia ice cream and is one of my favourite flavours which you cannot get this flavour..."

Rosemary Young

"Outstanding icecream! World class. We had the Award hazelnut cremino and the always fabulous cookies n cream. The cones were just as tasty as the ice..."

Kiri Barfoot

"Truly mouth watering desserts and great atmosphere. Delicious ice creams, and the chocolates make a perfect..."

J

"As I have got older, my appetite for sweet treats has lessened and while I had browsed Patagonia chocolates previously, nothing had enticed me enough..."

James Hanley

"One of the best gelato and waffle cone we have had! We picked their award-winning flavours: “Mascarpone cheese & fruits of the forest” and..."

Rebecca Wong

"Chocolates are very special and delicious but coffee. Guys! I tried espresso, latte, flat white but your coffee is super bitter...Ice cream also..."

Veronika Ekes

"Amazing hot chocolate but what cheered us up on this gloomy cold day in Wanaka was the smiling 🙂 faces of the two guys (Bangladeshi & Brazilian),..."

Nar Nirma

"Bought chocolate mousse cheesecake & it was very sweet & did not taste like cheesecake. Quite..."

Yeo Poh Chin

"Best icecream ever! We had raspberry sorbet and the absolute winner dark chocolate with macadamia nut, in a splendid cone. What a way to enjoy a..."

Niels Tio

"Delicious ice cream shop. Pricey but you pay quality. And their cone is so good. You need to try this is a must go. Too bad they are closing so early..."

Valerie Jacquard

"Delicious ice creams, and cones! The chocolates and truffles were really good, and so were the orange and coconut muffins! The staff is really..."

Anupam Kakroo

"Stopped by after driving from Arrowtown for a pick me up. Quite a selection of different sweet treats to try. Went with the churros with a Hot..."

Benedict Uy

"Favourite place when visiting Wanaka. (They also have branches in Queenstown and Arrowtown.) Delectable ice cream flavours. Love their chocolate..."

Vanessa Lucas

"Fine Quality ice cream worth the..."

Arvin Daniel

"Amazing service this morning, very attentive staff, and the most amazing chocolate & brownie!..."

Taylor Oliver

Alchemy

85/100 (1906 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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..."

Hamish Girvan

"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..."

Leith Marshall

"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..."

Shane Mingins

"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..."

Andy Harridge

"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..."

Jenni Watt

"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..."

Ashley Dow

"The food was absolutely amazingly yummy!!! And the staff are super friendly..."

Kylee Hurst

"Lovely restaurant. Excellent food. Great service. Delicious coffee. Would recommend it to..."

Susan Conradie

"Best brownie I have ever tasted ! They seem a bit understaffed but managed well! Great experience - people from Sydney..."

Anjii Mehmet

"Great cafe, excellent selection of food on menu to suit all budgets and taste. Very cool decor..."

Andrew Bisset

"Very friendly and efficient service, great wine and tasty food. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the magic..."

Anthony Palmowski

"Awesome view. Great coffee with Latte..."

Joe V. Veen Coelho

"Tasty food at a fair price, good portions, nice indoor seating and friendly staff. Great place to grab lunch when in..."

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"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..."

Frank

"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..."

Teggert

"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..."

Ieseon

"Nice customer service. Food is good made with good quality ingredients. However it lacking the complexity. Interior design was just urban casual..."

MelbfoodCritic

"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..."

Courtney Taylor

"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..."

Stacy Heyman

"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..."

Kbel

"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..."

Greig Stuart Torpey

"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..."

Dave Westover

"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..."

Zhang Jaclyn

"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..."

John Stewart

"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..."

Deanne

"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!..."

Dana L

"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..."

Derek Phyn

"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..."

Lara H

"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..."

Tracey L

"The Fried Chicken and Waffles was one of the best dishes my partner and I have..."

Olivia

"Best brunch I've had. Have to recommend the pork belly! The food was great, this is a cute cafe with an amazing..."

Adrian Albuquerque

"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..."

Belinda

"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..."

Stuart Ross

"Brunch on a busy Saturday morning. Love the vibes and customer service is impeccable. The eggs and toast are on point..."

Danny Lee

"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..."

Andy James

"Great food. Great service. Cozy and recently refurbished. Best cafe lake views in town. You can't go wrong at..."

james elvery

Federal Diner

84/100 (3442 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Florences Foodstore & Cafe

Adam & Eves Bakery & Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Breakfast

Cheap Eats

"Super friendly staff, and a 10/10 pie. Great tasting filling, good amount of filling, awesome pastry. Also does good solid scones, and huge..."

rowan brown

"Well what can I say about this bakery? Are the staff super friendly and have good fast service? Heck yeah Pricing? Really well priced with everything..."

S Martini

"Such a nice and cozy place with fresh bread right out of the oven. Their focaccia bread with mixed herbs was up to the mark. Highly recommended..."

Seemi Zia

"10/10 we had two sandwiches & a cheesecake to share. Almost couldn't finish the cheesecake it was so rich. Nice spot good price, $7 for pies $10 for..."

JAMES WORTHINGTON

"Great sandwiches although the bread can be tough chewing at times but best selection in..."

Andrew Dodds

"Has got to be the best value for money cafe/bakery in Wanaka, not to mention the delicious food!!. The breakfast wrap and Coffee $10 combo is a..."

Hamish Blomfield

"As far as I'm concerned, they have the best doughnuts in the ..."

Neal Cole

"Great food, lovely staff, I recommend the chicken sandwich but be quick they sell out..."

ProTec Plumbing

"This review is just on the original sourdough loaf but it was SO good! One of the best sourdoughs I've ever eaten, possibly the best. The sourness..."

Barbara You

"Great pies! Really good filing, pastry is awesome. No need for sauce! We went here twice and will definitely be back next time we are in..."

Kate Griffiths

Relishes Cafe

83/100 (2456 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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..."

Carrie Monroe

Beanie Cafe Wanaka

"Very considering staff and proper cafe food and good as a good sydney cafe. Would come back every trip. We are actually surprised by its overall food..."

Charles Huang

"Great food quick and efficient service over a busy long weekend a no surcharge! Coffee was fantastic. Will be going back again next time we're in..."

Kirstie Jory

"Warm cafe. Friendly staff. Good food. We had a big breakfast and a french toast with caramelized bananas - the portions were super filling and..."

Prashanth Bhaskaran

"Staff was very friendly and helpful and the eggs benny wasn’t too bad but the bacon was a bit burnt and the whole experience tasted a bit too..."

Carlos Ferrari

"Nice fresh food. Coffee was ok. Staff unorganized but it was first thing in the..."

Scott

"Absolutely fantastic food, the coffee is good, the baking is mostly gluten free and you would never know! So tasty I had to go straight back the next..."

Aiya.x

"Best bacon and egg bagel I have ever had and complimented with an astounding coffee! Incredibly friendly staff, the chef even came out to ask how my..."

Reid Eberwein

"Excellent latte, perfect service, and a beautiful atmosphere. One of my favorite Cafes I've been to in NZ. I had a latte and cheese scone. Very..."

Joshua Howard

"Wow. I've just been in here and had the tastiest tumeric latte. It's house made and so is their spicy chai, so no added nasties like sugar.(They add..."

Susan Denham

"Lovely cooked breakfast and coffee, can’t fault the quality of either. As others have said service is a little on the slow side, I was on not rush..."

Ross Hendry

"Great atmosphere, coffee tasted great and for being very busy they provided quick service. Free WiFi is always a bonus. Food looked delicious and not..."

Jose Arias

"Fast service, friendly staff, great..."

Jamie Bailey

"Friendly service. Great quality food. Had their French Toast and Egg Bene. Good serving size. Thumbs..."

Kevin Lim

Hammer And Nail Bakery Cafe

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"Exceptional hospitality from these folks, particularly Raewyn. She went above and beyond for our crew, I highly recommend the H&N team for your next..."

Andy Pender

"Croissants and breads bake home, it's so yummy..."

Charlotte Laporte

"Good food, seems like a subsidiary of 'the bakery' so it's reliable quality. Can be patchy on seating but generally really good. Coffee is decent but..."

Cameron Flude

"Good food and they make an awesome Tumeric Latte which wasn't quite hot enough for me but otherwise..."

Shirley Walthew

"Great food and coffee, definitely recommend this place to..."

Rebecca Campbell

"Amazing coffee, fast service and awesome selection of..."

Daniel Quinn

"Nice and fresh food and awsome staff. Highly recommend the..."

Luke Smith

"Always friendly service here with yummy pies and coffee..."

K Smith

"Hands down the best pies around and the coffee is not to bad..."

Alexandru Radu

"Always enjoy my Saturday morning coffee at Hammer and Nail very friendly and..."

Jeff Niederer

"My boys and I go here for a Friday treat, and they couldn't be more..."

Stefan Billing

"Nice food, good pies, drinks, hot chocolate, and..."

Jack Culshaw

"Always superb food and..."

Kelvin Robertson

"Great pies, only place to..."

Ann Saunders

"Great coffee and..."

Claudia mcaulay

"Best coffe in..."

Jeno Hezinger

"The best pies in..."

Andrew Stuart

Ritual Espresso Cafe

81/100 (1799 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Super quick service, excellent coffee and FINALLY a place that does decent almond milk! Would have come back again if we'd been in Wanaka longer -..."

Lifelovetravelfood

"Great place for a meal or coffee. We have been here twice during our recent trip and both times we had great meals and coffees. However, it is the..."

Jen Martins

"Best cafe around. Their Hot Chocolates best in wanaka. Definitely reccommended for Breakkie. Nice and friendly customer service. Close to the lake...."

Pradeep Cherukkur

"My partner and I had a quick lunch here before getting ready for an event. This cafe seems to have a good cabinet and menu selection. Locals were..."

Emma W

"Nice all day breakfast and lunch menu. The hot chocolate was spot on with a decent amount of foam. Pancakes were yum and friends eggs on toast were..."

Lisa Reynolds

"Really enjoyed this place. Three of us went for lunch, and were quite impressed with the selection of food - they even had a gluten free+vegan..."

Claire Pettigrew

"Been here two mornings in a row! Food is good, gotta try their specials and seafood platter. Mocha is perfect , not too thick but keeping the..."

Kelvin Yu

"When I visit a cafe just for coffee, I don't usually write a review, unless it is unusually good or abominably bad. Several times I've dropped into..."

Kaydubya

"I ordered a hot cappuccino, it doesn’t taste good as I expected as the taste of the coffee is too sour for me, no aroma. However, it has a rich..."

Uyen Thu Vo

"Great coffee. Great service. Friendly staff. Environmentally thoughtful. Cosy , busy, popular Cafe. Fun decorations. Put thought into making..."

Leanna Marsh

"Incredible coffee! Best I had in Wanaka. Also tasty vegetarian sausage roll. Decor is a bit dated but a nice cosy feel. The staff were very nice and..."

Pippa Harding

"Coffee is good! A more chocolate my blend Coffee is usually a double espresso shot so no need to ask for a double shot unless you want 4 shots of..."

Jo Muirhead

"Amazing food with some great flavors. The mountaineer's fuel breakfast was great, but I could have done without the homemade sausage; Too much..."

Michael Watson

"We arrived 10 mins before they closed. To my dismay they gave me the most fantastic service:) I’ve been twice and I’ll be a repeat customer for..."

Liam Doherty

"I got the Montreal and my partner got the eggs Benedict, both really delicious, fresh and tasty. Great coffee and English breakfast tea..."

Emma Murphy

"Felt welcome and comfortable, best coffee in the South Island. Food was delicious and the staff were so friendly without being..."

Andree Reynolds

"Very good coffee, fast and friendly service. Good vibe about the..."

Andy Smith

"We love visiting your Cafe when we're in Wanaka. Great food, and the young girl that works for you is a legend. Never stops moving, and saved me..."

Sharon Vanrensburg

"We love this place, the owner us so pleasant, always warmly greeted and the food is a delight. Highly recommended to..."

Rick Woodward

"Great food, delicious coffee. I recommend the Reuben and the salmon..."

Alicia Osland

"Great service, clean environment, upbeat vibe, prompt food delivery. Variety of dietary options available and 🏳️‍🌈 flag on the door. Happy..."

Meshell Rickard

"Some of the most delicious coffee we’ve had in New Zealand. Care clearly goes into the drinks that are served here rather than a side..."

Emma Brooks

"Love my coffee here. Great food - a bit pricey for a quantity but... Not for the quality :) good service, good..."

Bartosz Morawiec (SHIKOSHA)

New World Cafe

"Favourite supermarket in the south islands, this one is relatively new and well stocked with lots of fresh and prepared foods. The place is nestled..."

Ribeye

"It is said that new word three parks is the best supermarket in New Zealand and I had to check it out for myself, and they weren't kidding! this is..."

Campbell Braddock

"Fun fact: This is the best Supermarket in New Zealand. The cafe is amazing and the selection of fresh and hot food for people on the go wins every..."

David Platt

"So nice shopping experience in new World Three Parks. You can find all grocery and kitchenware in a single store. So good hospitality and kind..."

pramod dhakal

"Another great option when you can’t find eggs at the other New World in town, like today haha 😂 It has a great selection of everything..."

Manuel Moreno

"Big supermarket. Look out for..."

Sheng Jie

"Five stars for this New New World. A pleasure to shop with good variety. One of the biggest branches that I have seen in New Zealand. Ample parking..."

Morne Smart

"Best New World in the region. Great selection, clean, service on point. Cannot..."

Rose Elphinstone-Hayes

"One of the best New Worlds in the country...but then it is located in one of the best places in the..."

Alec JC

"Great new world. It's very big to accommodate all the peak season customers, however might struggle to keep stock for so many people during such a..."

Reese Miller

"Big well laid out store. Well..."

Robert Side

"Keeping in mind that our cousins across the ditch are doing it hard.NZ staff shortages mean things are a bit slower, however the staff are all doing..."

John Perry

"Big supermarket and wide aisle; grocery and things are..."

Celine Chen

"Love this place but tourist town tourist..."

Poihakena Portraits

"The complete Supermarket in New Zealand, The biggest and best New World branch/outlet I have seen till date. It's huge from inside. Wow..!! Almost..."

anudoon2004

"Great supermarket with a huge selection of..."

Benjamin Tan

Urban Grind

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The Bakery Wanaka

78/100 (1902 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"[Takeaway] 🇳🇿The Doughbin - 123 Ardmore St, Wanaka, New ZealandMenu:Steak and Cheese Pie [Top 7 NZ Supreme Pie Awards 2017]..."

Kevin Harland

"Lovely coffee, big selection of pastries and breads, ready made sandwiches and pies. Went here a few times during our stay for coffee and sweet..."

Tenya

"Delicious pies. Great choices. A little pricey, but the best pies I've tasted and I love my pies. I'm so fussy when it comes to them, I live in..."

Ashleigh Clark

"An absolute must for hikers and early risers in Wanaka. The store offers freshly baked pies, cookies, muffins, slices, scones, and carb-based..."

Cat

"Nice fresh and interesting loaves of bread. Staff member serving was friendly and efficient. I like the flags on the loaves of bread so you can see..."

Sophia Borders

"UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP.Great-Did I say Great-I mean G-R-E-A-T Pies.I have personally Tried the Venison-Steak and the Butter..."

Mike

"Growing up in Wanaka was an amazing experience, and the Doughbin was one of the constants of the town. An iconic bakery, serving up hot and fresh..."

Phill Urquhart

"What a lovely place, with so nice staff. Great and tasty pies, bagel, sweet bakery all you want for great breakfast or chill after nice walk around..."

Andrej Gajdošík

"A great place for dessert. If u are a fan of Doughnuts n don’t like oversweet doughnuts such as Krispy Kreme. Give it a try here. U won’t be..."

Jiayi Li

"Real good pies you can get while in Wanaka, it says award winning, many varieties to choose but I always like the beef mince and it came out salty..."

Faye O

"Beautiful pies and breakfast food. Quick and a good variety. Lovely staff. Good coffees too. Can sit outside and enjoy the Wanaka lake and the..."

Sanji Wasgewatta

"Must visit. Pies are so yummy and affordable. Staff were friendly fast and efficient. Store was clean and tidy so much so we decided to sit in store..."

K Michelle

"The pies were delicious! The crust were just nice and the fillings were generous. There were many varieties and our favorite was butter chicken pie...."

Jennifer Tay

"Very good pies. Some of the best in NZ. Yummy deserts too. A couple of vegetarian options, but I wish there were more. No Vegan options. A must stop..."

Nick Suter

"Pretty average gravy style mince and cheese pie, and a bland, dry spinach and feta roll. Coffee was pretty good though! If you want a good pie, go to..."

Matthew Cowell

"I ate some really good pies here. Such a memorable few days: skiing in the morning, then a drive back down here for pies on the banks of the most..."

Willie R-D

"Decent pies at around 5 dollars. As someone who has eaten many pies I wouldn't really class them as 'award winning'. Pastry was nice. 50 cent tomato..."

Jack Carr

"Tried the mince and cheese pie and a sausage roll. We enjoyed both they were more of a classic style with the mince being a bit saucy and the cheese..."

Rebecca Friedman

"Steak and cheese meat pie was delicious and the Danish was amazing. Just watch out for the begger birds outside the shop or else you'll get..."

Philip Hake

"Good variety of sweet and savoury options, and friendly customer service. The food tastes good, but not on the same level as Fergsbakery. Still a..."

Lili Mann

"The Doughbin is iconic, and for many international tourists, the 1st time they've ever had a meat pie. Honestly, the pies are the star here. The..."

Andrew Johnson (AJ)

"Best pies I’ve had in nz so far! Very good price..."

Eleanor Boggis

Makarora Country Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"We made a quick stop at the Makarora country cafe. Sadly 3 tour buses arrives just before us (2 unannounced, we were scheduled) and this made service..."

Graham Tranter

"The title of this resturant is Country Cafe however, the quality of the meal - ingredients, cooking/baking style and presentation - can easily..."

Ali Shayan

"Called in for breakfast and a coffee. Wow, simply amazing. I will definitely be back here, just have a look at the photos. The fruit was amazing and..."

Willy Hemopo

"A lovely atmosphere with a great big fireplace. Yummy food, good value. Owner is really..."

Kate Griffiths

"Great place to stop to refresh and stretch your..."

Mark

"One of the best feeds we’ve had in the South Island. Warm cosy fire, excellent service. Great..."

Jenny Lamberton

"STOP HERE!!! Great service, fresh baked goods, a remarkable staff and a home like atmosphere to enjoy your goodies. And, they have a gas station..."

Anthony R.

"Yes! Best cafe. Food was delicious. Staff is great, very friendly and generous. The chips and salad were tasty. Milk shakes and ice cream were..."

Matt Grimaldi

"Beautiful food, I had the bacon and egg pie and it was just perfect. Service was warm and friendly. There is also petrol available - a wee bit spenny..."

R Wilson

"Mutton pie!!! Never heard of it until calling into here. Wicked as! and the cheese rolls are off the chain too...staff know how to make a decent..."

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