Seemed to be one of the better spots for breakfast in town. We got into town late and everything…read morewas closed, so we wanted a hearty breakfast before driving up the coast to the Picton ferry. Workers were very nice. I ordered the French toast, which was decent. It came with a banana that was cooked, which was good but different for me. It also had two strips of bacon and chocolate sauce. My husband ordered a burger and had them add as egg on top. The cook initially got his order wrong so his food came out later than mine, but his burger was fine and it came with a mountain of fries. I got an Americano with milk, which was decent. New Zealanders love their espresso!

So after doing a bit of travel around the country side and still not seeing a kiwi it had left our…read morespirits low and needing breakfast, so we thought we would try this little happening place. It had a pretty good location on the corner Awesome coffee great food friendly service 5 out of 5

Popular cafe, excellent coffee! This popular cafe has a very…read moretempting display cabinet, an appealing menu and a wonderful cheese room. We didn't end up eating there but we went there a couple of times for coffee. The coffee was excellent - nice and strong with no bitterness!

We were looking for a nice restaurant for lunch and noticed that this place had more patrons than…read moreany other restaurant nearby, which is always a good sign. Besides, the dining room looked big and airy. so we decided to give it a try. The canon Smokey chicken fettuccine I ordered was very tasty and to my pleasant relief the sauce was creamy but not heavy.

Two of us came for a later lunch and ordered two Stumper Beef Burgers. Served with a side of chips…read more The beef patty was almost pure beef and very moist. The buns were fresh and made onsite. Very large burger and we could have easily shared just one. Neither of us were able to finish it. Very delicious and a rare five stars.

What a breakfast! The BIG. Breakfast definitely lived up to its name. Big AND delicious. Our flat…read morewhite was voted the best of our trip so far. Muesli breakfast good. It could have used a tad more yogurt but was still good.

The prices are too dear compared with other cafes around the town. Staff were lovely.read more

Had a great evening at Stumpers. Live music, locals and tourists all singing, dancing and drinking…read more Loved it!

We spent the night in a hotel nearby to visit Hokitika Gorge and spotted at Stone Oven Bakery for…read morebreakfast. There's street parking avaliable right by the cafe. What we were super happy about is that this cafe offers traditional diner/breakfast-y foods but they also offer Filipino breakfasts!! Matcha Latte 1.5/5 okay so,, there was negative matcha in this. However, it somehow ended up tasting like a chai latte?? Which I also like so while I did not mind it my rating is based on the lack of matcha Eggs your Way 4/5, solid egg breakfast, nothing super special but not bad and enjoyed the filling meal Filipino breakfast dish 5/5, ok so my friend forgot the name of this specific dish but, please note the photo below and show some staff if you would like to order. This was one of the best meals he had in all of NZ so yes, we absolutely recommend!!

Driving the west coast of New Zealand is an experience. Most of the time you go through narrow…read morewindy mountain roads, and after hours of driving like that you see this coastal town, Hokitika. Unfortunately it was raining so didn't get to truly walk around and explore, but it is a quaint place with plenty eateries. We decided on Stone Oven bakery and cafe since it looked like a lot of locals were dining. I am so glad we came to eat here! The service has been so good and friendly. Chatting with the employees made me feel very welcomed. We ordered Hoki Breakfast (their version of egg's Benedict on sweet potato rosti), Fish and Chips, and Jenny Craig (Rich whipped cream in a bun that was covered in cinnamon sugar). Hoki Breakfast's sweet potato rosti was very nice! A wonderful twist to the traditional Benedict. Fish and Chips was so delicious! Fish was crisp, and really tender inside. Jenny Craig, surprisingly not that sweet, but very satisfying to eat. Loved the service and the food!

Stopped in during a road trip to pick up some coffee before checking out Fox Glacier!…read more Medium Chai latte w/ 2 espresso shots 4/5, this was made quickly and quite good! I was just surprised by the portion sizes since I usually order a size small in all my coffee based drinks but their medium is the same size as other places size smalls,,,

Yum place to grab lunch before a hike to to the glaicier…read more Fast service and the good was good too

This place is an excellent view of the two main mountain peaks. The food is really good as well…read more Nice ambiance. Excellent hiking trails.

With Glacier views and a serene setting, Matheson Cafe is the perfect combination of delicious…read morefood, relaxing and ideal location. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, you really can't go wrong here. We opted for dinner and needed a reservation as it is a popular place in town. It was the perfect choice to see the sunset over the glacier. If staying in town for the night, this is the way to go. Food was just as good as the locals said it would be. Service was quick and our server was very attentive and checked in with us often. Everything here was fantastic. The only thing (not the cafe's fault) is the bugs around sunset and once the sun goes down are very annoying. After sunset, we along with the other guests at nearby tables all requested to move inside to enjoy the rest of our meal. They were use to this request and able to accommodate all of us right away.

Nice little coffeeshop to stop in after a long train ride! Plenty of sandwich/savory options,…read morethough I opted for a slice of banana cake. It was pretty good, though the frosting was a bit cloying and I wound up scraping it off. For a drink I had an iced mocha given it was quite hot out. It quenched my thirst just fine, but wasn't mind blowing. Service was kind and quick and there was plenty of seating both indoors and outside. Would certainly recommend!

A nice bright cafe for breakfast on a gray spring day. It seems like it is one of a few places that…read moreare open early. Staff are friendly. Food and coffee good. Nice comfortable place to start a day of touring. We got hot breakfasts, but they also have available plenty of baked items and breakfast sandwich type items ready for grab and go.

This place is a nice, cozy cafe. There are plenty of tables inside and a sofa area as well…read more  There's outdoor seating in the back courtyard. They have free Wi-Fi here as well. They sell milkshakes, frappes, smoothies, coffee, tea, pies, and an assortment of breakfast and lunch foods. I ordered the omelette. You can only choose to have two items inside for the $14 price. It is $2.50 for each additional item. I got ham and tomatoes inside my omelette. It came with two pieces of toast. It was warm, delicious and filling.

Came in and just wanted a very quick bite to eat. The place was pretty busy, but not THAT busy…read more Either way, it was about 12:44pm when we walked in and they were quite short with us, but it's fine... we just wanted food. We ordered braised short ribs. Although we're American and quite elitist about our ribs, we figured we'd give it a try. They were quite dry and the flavor wasn't the same. The seasoned fries that came with it were decent, but the dish needed more work for the price of $24. I ordered the "fish of the day", which just ended up being fish and chips. The fish was dry and not flakey. It was not satisfying at all and needed to be drowned in lemon juice and tartar sauce. Skip this place if you're just passing through.

Snakebite is named after their signature beverage, which is a 50:50 mix of their berry cider and…read moreusually a beer, selections from a lager to a Hazy IPA possible. Otherwise, they also have other alcoholic beverages along with some beers on taps. The freshies from Altitude Brewing -- namely the annual Hazy IPA, "Cones of Gratitude", brewed with Riwaka from Eggers Hops (ICONIC kiwi hop butt logo) -- was ordered in earnest, its dank, passion fruity notes savored to max effort. Probably my favorite NZ-style IPA to be had. I much preferred the Altitude beers on tap to the Snakebite concoction, the cider being quite natural, slightly fermented, and a little too funky. In addition to beers, food is to be had with pretty much every Asian cuisine under the sun. We had some Tumeric Chicken Kebabs which were a little dry and room temp though the peanut sauce was a yummy and required pairing. Prices are what they are for one of the few operating restaurants in the Franz Josef area. It served well for the afternoon downpour which made its appearance upon our arrival for lunch.

We enjoyed the cashew chicken and the Thai beef salad for a mid-afternoon lunch during a…read moreweather-induced power outage in the area. Both had fresh ingredients with just the right amount of spicy flavor. The portions were generous and filling. Atmosphere was cozy. Figuring out that we needed to order at the counter was a bit confusing, and gathering details about the drink offerings was a little harder than it needed to be. Overall, I recommend Snakebite as a place to try when visiting Franz Josef.