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B.social Brewery & Bar
97/100 (90 ratings)
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Contemporary
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New Zealand
Contemporary
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Drinks
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Sit down
Contemporary
Brew Pub
Beer restaurants
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Accepts Credit Cards
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Mid-range
"Loved it here. Beer especially pils was so great. I tried poutine and it was nice. Not too salty but cheesy and savory. And the bartender! She was so..."
김소희
"Our hotel gave us some vouchers for free fries here so we came along and discovered this place that we would have missed otherwise. We loved it. The..."
Jarred S
"Lively atmosphere & calming, natural interior! A great spot to socialise and while away the day over good food and great beer. We got the Social..."
Caitlyn
"Great beer, Kimchi fries and falafel burger! Oh happy..."
Debby Bird
"Always enjoy b.effect. Good selection of beers on tap. Was enjoyable sitting outside on a lovely evening. Tasting paddle is a great way to experience..."
Peter Bee
"Great place for an afternoon catch up! Reasonably priced, delicious brews, quick friendly service and tasty..."
Ben Crean
"Good spot, good chips and beers, and more. unfortunately they don't not have sky so won't do the Rugby. It's a bit expensive but alright. It is..."
Jonathan Hopkinson
"This place is awesome. The food is great, they make very good beer. The staff are super friendly, even when they were packed. The staff even offered..."
Troy Mihaka
"Beer selection was amazing. Food was equally so, the sides were next..."
Patrick Fennell
"Awesome burgers and beers. Well frequented by locals - farmers, medicos and tourist operators alike. Friendly..."
Caroline Hendra
"One of the best bars in Wanaka. Great vibe, tasty beers and really clean and tidy. Barry from Cork is..."
Kenneth Vaugh
"Very friendly and worth the walk up the Wanaka hill. Check this place out all my Aussie mates. Great beers and..."
Darren
"Great staff, good variety of beers, wines and small but a menu ti suit all tastes... DOG FRIENDLY inside and out! You can do a lot worse... 1 of our..."
Richard Smith
"My partner and myself are addicted to b social. No joke we probably get the BS burger 4/7 nights of the week. Eat in or take away the burger is out..."
Dixie DeArmand Clinkenbeard
"Great food great beer. Satisfying after a day walk. Southern pulled pork sandwich is..."
廖明璿
"Great place, food, atmosphere & drinks (especially beer). Nice and comfy, good for all ages & well priced. Will 100% come back in..."
Liam Collett
"B. Social is the best brew pub in Wanaka! Their amazing B. Effect beers are delicious. Plus they have an awesome line up of beers from lagers, hazy..."
Justine Phillips
Ode Conscious Dining
95/100 (319 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Wine Bar
Healthy
Vegan Options
Cafe
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Drinks
Breakfast
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Lunch
Lamb
"Fantastic experience from start to finish! We chose the 8 course menu - each plate was carefully prepared, using all fresh and local organic..."
Jillian Madison
"We did the 3 course trust the chef - would have loved to have done the 8 course. Menu is mainly vegetarian, vegan/other dietary requirements can be..."
Angie Gil
"Found it a little hard to find the cafe but was worth looking for. I found the menu to be unusual as you had breakfast dishes as well as dinner type..."
Beth Tsujino
"Worth the experience. We had the three course chef special ($55) which was a salmon sushimi entrée, a NZ beef main, and a green apple sorbet..."
Daniel Collingwood
"Such a wonderful experience! I don’t know how the chefs make the food taste like that, but my oh my it’s delicious!! My husband and I left full..."
Catherine Douglas
"Had the most fantastic meal at Ode. Loved every aspect - the food was perfectly cooked, the flavour combos were amazing, beautifully plated and the..."
Alice McAnulty
"We had an outstanding meal here last week. Go if you can! We had the Trust the chef three-course menu, which was excellent value for the quality and..."
Sally Nash
"If you are in Wanaka you MUST go to Ode. Exceptional quality, everything has a purpose. We were there for Test kitchen Tuesday where they test new..."
Sandra Neilson
"Superb food! We had the 8 course menu and where blown away. Excellent service cosy..."
Jesper Mattsoff
"Fantastic meal, highly recommend. Staff were extremely nice and went out of their way to find us a last minute table despite the restaurant being..."
N L
Dripping Bowl Wholefoods
93/100 (212 ratings)
Quick Bites
Contemporary
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Soups
Healthy
Vegan Options
Fast Food
Street Food
Fast food
Vegetarian Friendly
Street Food
Healthy
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Lamb
Fast food
Contemporary
Healthy
Street Food
Fast food
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Street Parking
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Drinks
Cheap Eats
"Took my two girls for an afterschool treat on Friday. We had raw cheesecake and peanut butter cups, delish guilt-free treat. My 7-year-old also..."
Teresa Tooley
"Hands down the best breakfast! Love the new smoothie bowls! Would highly recommend and will definitely be..."
Chelsey Zurakowski
"First ever smoothie bowl! And wow it was amazing �. So many flavours and so filling. Totally recommend dripping bowl, will need to come back to..."
Lori Scorgie
"We went for breakfast here and it made our day!! Amazing smoothie bowls, coffee, and staff. Highly recommend stopping by and checking it..."
Nicole Krueger
"We had a delicious Chilli Sin Carne with added slow cooked lamb. The soup meister was a bit of a looker too! Well worth a..."
Paddy Dempsey
"Det er værd at besøge dripping bowl mange gange for at prøve alle deres lækre..."
Lukas Rullator
"Tasty Indian dahl and Chilli Sin Carne soups with mulitigrain bread - yum! We were super impressed with the friendly service and well priced healthy..."
Rachel Guo
"Shared our first smoothie bowl but was SO good we came back for a second... #ournewaddiction thank..."
Kim Nicol
"Absolutely yummy healthy as and great service!..."
Joe-Anne Gorman
"Delicious mushroom soup! Exactly what I needed after a day on the mountain..."
Steph Scherger
"LOVE the soup here and the yummy bread, always filling and tastey! So excited to see what you do for your summer..."
Alecia Hodgson
"Hearty healthy feed! Just what you need after a cold day on the hammer. Hungarian goulash my favourite! Chur dripping..."
Stephen Rowdy Hall
"Healthy food choice, the tradie had a nice mix of varying veges and lamb making it quite tasty The bone broth was not bad but the large was smaller..."
SChan
"Great coffee and bowls. Lovely place to sit in the..."
Flynn Stevens
"Probably one of the best coffees I’ve ever had! Beautiful rich flavours, and well balanced with farm fresh milk that is deliciously creamy..."
Adrien Paoli
"What a great spot to stop in for a coffee and a chat. The coffee was great , service was friendly and efficient and the atmosphere very chilled ...."
Liz Anderson
"Great stop to refuel, amazing coffee and açai berry bowls, totally..."
Javier Melguizo Jimenez
"We loved the food from Dripping Bowl! They had multiple options for vegans, vegetarians and meat eaters. The staff were super nice and..."
Kallen Tu
"Been dreaming of the snickers smoothie bowl for the last three years since I was last in Wanaka and it did not disappoint. Delicious! Great to be..."
Caitlin Whittaker
"Had the vegan tradies bowl here with extra tempeh. Great portion sizes and all the sauces are vegan. Coffee was great too. Incredibly healthy..."
Jeremy Iles
"Pretty colourful plate, not very flexible, can't really ask for no rice without raising the price. If the can provide the bowl without rice (yes it..."
Yeelun Lai
"Dripping Bowl is part of the food truck scene on Browston Street. They are billed as Wanaka's first healthy, wholesome and nourishing food truck and..."
BradJill
"Loved our smoothie bowls for breakfast following a one night stopover in Wanaka. Loved the simplicity of the menu and great range of vegan options...."
Mel Pittorino
"Best coffee in town, great atmosphere. Perfect spot for a lazy morning, rugged up by the fire or basking in the sunshine. Get the smoothie bowl or..."
Sophie Lane
"If you want a chill place to eat so top quality kai in Wānaka, look no further. Had a great smoothie bowl and Buddha bowl. Get amongst e te..."
Ryan Jackson
"Absolutely best coffee shop in Wanaka! Great fresh food, delicious organic coffee, lots of vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options. Yummy treats..."
Erin Decoste
"Amazing quality food and drinks, served with a smile. This is one of my favourite places in Wanaka. Highly..."
Jane Sullivan
"Amazing Buddha bowls, coffee and smoothie bowls/smoothies! Also have tasty sauces to top it off! Lovely service..."
Dhruv Naik
"Loved the food and coffee! Great spot for a delicious and nutritious lunch or breakky :) highly recommend..."
Melissa Juergens
"We were in Wanaka for my birthday and decided to try out the Acai bowls. Oh my gosh, absolutely amazing! The snickers one could have passed as a..."
Taylie Hayes
"Unreal coffee! Awesome little coffee spot with great food and great vibes - highly recommend the Buddha..."
Scott McElroy
Kota Restaurant & Bar Wanaka
93/100 (553 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
New Zealand
International
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
International
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Jambalaya
Beef
Lamb
Fish
Dumplings
Pork
Fish & chips
Duck
Oyster
Salmon
Fish & Chips
Octopus
Sit down
Contemporary
International
New Zealand
Accepts Mastercard
Highchairs Available
Accepts Visa
Full Bar
Street Parking
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We went for tea tonight for the first time. The food was outstanding the waitress was lovely and the service fast and amazing. I will be recommending..."
Crystal Johnson
"Definitely the best dinner i had in New Zealand!!From start to the end absolutely mind blowing!! If you are in or around Wanaka GO and visit The..."
Darius Paul
"Lovely family dinner out in a relaxed friendly atmosphere with great views of lake and Mount Roy. We all had different dishes and were impressed..."
Brenda King
"Awesome service and creative, well-presented food (the dessert of the day was particularly amazing!). Great for groups..."
Rebecca Williamson
"The most amazing meal that I had in my two weeks while in NZ! Great service and lovely staff. My partner and I will be back..."
Natalie Watson
"Can't stop raving about the beautiful dinner we had last week! And Thank you Kamel for your hospitality, everything was perfect! Definitely coming..."
Kate Sandwell
"Fabulous meals, awesome service, friendly staff, tumeke vibe, great..."
GeorgeandDarling Mathieson
"We had the pleasure of having our wedding at The Landing in February. They were fantastic to deal with and the food, drinks and venue were amazing...."
Rachael Jenkins
"The food was surprisingly amazing. My girlfriends and I very enjoyed the food, it was perfect for our dinner after our long day hike. It is a little..."
Linda S
"This place has great food with amazing views. Well priced for what we recieved. Staff were lovely and friendly. Food was prepared and served very..."
Liam Donald
"Booked through fist table. We ordered almost everything on menu to taste. Food is delicately presented and well balanced flavor between every..."
Fiona Hsieh
"If you're a foodie, you're going to love this place. The flavors were delicious and unique, the food was cooked perfectly, and service was fantastic!..."
Robert Jonsson
"Very good and affordable meals plus the staff was very nice as well. Haven’t got photo of main course (ate it too fast lol) but saved time to take..."
Carlos Ferrari
"Squid is excellent. The best I have ever eaten. The brulee is great also. Recommend this..."
蔡松樺
"Such an amazing experience the food was phenomenal the wait staff exceptional and knowledgeable. Definitely highly..."
Andrew Dodds
"Food here was delicious! Took my bestie out for a birthday dinner. We were greeted by the owner who sat down to have a chat before leading us to our..."
Ànna S
"We had our elopement dinner here on Sunday the 1st September for a group of 9. The staff, service and food was absolutely incredible. We had a great..."
Oz
"One of the best restaurants in Wanaka by far, delicious sharing plates cooked to perfection & packed with flavour! Great service and drink selection..."
K.
Trout Cafe Restaurant Bar
90/100 (1531 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Contemporary
European
Vegan Options
New Zealand
Contemporary
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Cheesecake
Fish
Fish & Chips
Beef
Cod
Ribs
Fish & chips
Prawns
Pasta
Carbonara
Salad
Arancini
Oyster
Beef Cheeks
Calamari
Calamares
Salmon
Burger
Lamb
Pesto
Sit down
European
Bar
New Zealand
Contemporary
Reservations
Television
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
After-hours
Breakfast
Drinks
Dinner
Brunch
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great food! Our table had a varied assortment of dishes from fish n chips to French toast, eggs Benedict to calamari, every dish was delicious (I..."
Leah Johnston
"Unbelievable food and great service. I got the open steak sandwich - which was extremely generous in portion and cooked perfectly. Highly..."
Hayden Davies
"Have been twice now and had best blue cod ever! Great service and lovely view of the lake front. Highly..."
Hannah Donovan
"Spent a lovely evening at Trout Bar a lovely atmosphere with great friends. Ordered a sharing platter which is by far the best I have ever had ......"
Nicki Sullivan
"Great and friendly staff. Fish and chips were a little blend, but the pulled pork burger and open steak sandwich was excellent. Roasted garden salad..."
David Tan
"Had the venison and pork ribs. Huge meal, tasty and beautifully cooked. Atmosphere is a bit crowded but i gess that means its popular with the..."
Michael Antonios
"Both the lamb and fish of the day were delicious. There were bluff oysters but they came in half a dozen orders. I would have liked to just try a..."
Hung Thai
"The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating and the food was spectacular, particularly the salad. There was a mix up with our order and the..."
Arzu Refikoglu
"A week on, still delighted by the warmth and attentive service we received from the crew, especially Tanya and Max (sorry if I messed up the..."
Ev lin
"Wonderful! Food was terrific. Best steak I've eaten in a very long time. Done to perfection. Hubby had the fish pie and loved it. Service was very..."
Helen Ashton
"Excellent food! We had the NZ Salmon, really tasty. Service is very..."
Jayme Nery
"The lady proprietor or owner provides amazing service and made us feel so welcomed. Hands down best service we've had in New Zealand. Unfortunately,..."
Andy Tan
"Good food and lots of beers and wines to accompany the meal. Friendly service. Food is only served inside the..."
Bartosz Brozek
"Amazing food Great beer choices But poor service - the way we got greeted & the way our order has been taken while ordering our food at the counter..."
AkHiL ShaRma
"Beautiful views of the lake from inside. Service was incredibly friendly and helpful. Everything was good but the appetizers and especially the Fish..."
Zachary
"Right on the Lake!! Lamb was excellent! Also the scallops and arancini were so unique and fantastic!!! Wonderful meal!!! Try it when visiting Lake..."
Carmela Reiman
"Stop! You’ve found Wanaka, enjoying the hospitality and stunning views! Now try The Trout Bar & Restaurant. We just enjoyed a fabulous day and..."
Chris Thompson
"Great food needs to be cooked to perfection and presented beautifully. This qualifies on both counts and dies not cost the earth. Service is..."
Mike Hall
"We came to Trout for dinner and ordered a beef burger and seafood pasta. The beef burger was absolutely mouth-watering and absolutely loved every..."
Zhe Ming
"We had lamb blackstrap and the beef steak with arancini balls entree. The food was fantastic and filling and the service was 10/10. I think we had..."
Kelly B
"Visited on a Friday evening and enjoyed the food and service. The pork ribs were the best I have tasted for a long time and the roast vegetable..."
Diane FJ
Scroggin Coffee + Eatery
87/100 (312 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Healthy
Vegan Options
Cafe
Healthy
Contemporary
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Café
Contemporary
Healthy
Seating
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Wow! The Benedict and Turkish Eggs are a festival of flavors and an absolute joy to devour as brunch meal. The coffee was well made as well and it..."
Bhishman Desai
"5 stars for nice vegan cabinet food, cookie and scone are A+. Staff are always super nice and really good atmosphere for breakfast . Dog friendly..."
Ellen T
"Beautiful interiors and friendly staff. Had a cheese scone which was doughy & delicious. Also had a blueberry scone which was a bit bland (hence the..."
Shannon
"Very trendy, beautiful cafe close to the waterfront of wanaka. They serve wolf coffee and have an excellent cabinet selection that caters for dietary..."
Shannen Commons
"We were recommended to this place by a holiday park employee. Well worth the long wait. Employees seemed nice but the one waitress never seemed to..."
Diane Marzonie
"Visited March 2023 - One of, if not, the best Bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwiches. Great staff, coffee, and the weather was perfect as we ate..."
Rohan Saxena
"Such a lovely cafe and the perfect place to treat yourself to the best breakfast in Wanaka (probably the South Island). Can't get enough of the eggs..."
russ paver
"drop in and enjoy the Cafe vibes, natural light and tasty light fare. 2nd best cappuccino I have had in New Zealand, best in Wanaka. friendly service..."
Andrew Kumar
"Lovely flat whites and scrumptious looking cake slices and cookies. Didn't try any though. Also offering a wide range of hot drinks I have rarely..."
- Jules -
"THE WORLDS BEST EGGS BENEDICT! And amazing coffee too. Lovely service in a buzzing atmosphere. Highly recommend coming early to avoid..."
Goldie Beeton
"Stunning, beautiful, welcoming, hidden gem. My partner and I came to this cafe and were welcomed in immediately. FOH staff were knowledgeable and..."
Daniella Collison
"I went here 12pm by myself. Found a table without a problem. There were a couple of tables available at that time. Bustling place but also relaxed...."
Christine Andrews
"A delightful, warm and inviting cafe. The atmosphere and interior of this place is probably the most cozy and inviting cafe we have visited in NZ...."
Sebastian Goh
"Dropped by for lunch and had a really great experience. I ordered the eggs Benedict with gravlax, which was unlike any eggs Benedict I’ve ever had...."
Alison
"Amazing breakfast! The lamb toast and avocado toast were..."
Allison Abbott
"Lovely little cafe in Wānaka. Very aesthetically pleasing with Scandinavian minimalist decor. Coffee was the best I’ve had in a long time and the..."
Cici Wright
"Standout cappuccino (and I’ve had a lot of good coffee) and excellent breakfast! Everyone who works there is absolutely lovely, 10/10 would..."
Megan Root
Federal Diner
84/100 (3442 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Contemporary
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Cafe
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Chicken Sandwich
Halloumi
Cakes
Salad
Risotto
Lamb Shoulder
Salmon
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Chowder
Prawns
Burger
Polenta
Sit down
Contemporary
New Zealand
Café
Serves Alcohol
Seating
Gift Cards Available
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"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..."
Food Reviews
"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
Makarora Country Cafe
74/100 (549 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Cafe
Cafe
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Toasts
Ice Cream
Fish
Sandwiches
Sit down
Contemporary
Café
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"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..."
Fayde P
The Grill Room
72/100 (324 ratings)
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"Perfect place to stop before you head over the pass to Haast or Franz. The homemade soup was fabulous. We were really glad we popped off the main..."
Natalie Gash
"Very good store with everything we needed including a café! The food was also very good (especially the..."
Yoan Rouger
"Great takeaway place if you’re in the area. Quick service, reasonable pricing and fresh..."
Ziyi Cheng
"I ended up stopping here right after Mo's, so it was a two breakfasts kind of morning. A cozy atmosphere. I would have liked some outlets to charge..."
Christine Braaten
"Great little store & cafe, very friendly staff & food was..."
mattebryant1
"Awesome place with good breakfast and best coffee in..."
Joe Yeremuk
"Spent a relaxing morning on the Lake Hawea waterfront. Enjoyed a very good coffee and excellent carrot cake whilst reading the ODT and overhearing..."
Peter Ayson
"Had lunch and breakfast here and both times service was great . Lunch was chicken burger and rebean toastie . Breakfast was eggs benie and coffee ..."
David Lindsay
"Don’t underestimate this place! Looks like a kiwi bakery but this place is a gem! Incredible food, great coffee. Relaxed spot. Food is really well..."
Clare & Ben Gallaher
"The upstairs dining experience was delightful, very comfortable on a cold winter evening and with delicious food. The serving staff were amazing and..."
libby b
"The new Hawea Store and Kitchen upstairs restaurant is great! The food was interesting, well thought out, good portion sizes and excellent vegetarian..."
Jess Nuttridge
"Best fish and chips and burgers we have had in a long..."
Katie Stollery
"Amazing views of the Southern Alps overlooking Lake Hawea. The store has a good variety of fresh food and takeaways, with a decent cafe. It really..."
James Harlow Vincent
"This was a nice pit stop for us from Queenstown heading to Franz Josef. We ordered a fish and chips and a burger and both were fantastic. It seems..."
Chung Chin Ang