It's a popular road trip stop with mostly foreigners who are guaranteed to generate a constant…read morequeue, one that moves swiftly making a visit an easy enough venture. Pies are a tick below 10 NZD, the menu constantly shifting during our visit around 1PM since they were freshly baking and selling out of pies constantly as the line moved. A Steak & Cheese was suddenly fair game upon making our way to the till and I also ordered an extra far out selection in the form of the Pork Belly & Apple Sauce pie. It was interesting securing a spot outside where all the tables are located though be prepared for crumbs galore since parties are constantly rotating through. Super flakey pie crusts are to be had. The pork belly with apple sauce sweet and savory combo worked surprisingly well. The candied pork belly on top was a neat added bonus. These were sensible, comforting pies, in my humble opinion, though its renown probably diminished by its fast-paced touristy vibe which, I imagine, could affect consistency and quality at times. Our pies were one of great enjoyment though!

18 months ago Fairlie Bakehouse was top of the tree. Best in…read moreclass best in show pies. Meat pies Not now. That was then. This is now. Today visit earns a solid 2 star review. Edible. Bad soggy underdone pastry. Taste free cheese un melted. Pie not served hot. Meat chunks unremarkable nor many. Ten bucks tiny pie didn't impress in value / quality. International staff still delightful. Busker Ken Irish music out front the best of the best day we've enjoyed in a long time

Nice spot to stretch your legs and have some coffee while driving in NZ. We passed this place and…read morecame back since it looked cozy. Got a coffee and a hot chocolate, both of which were good. The seating area is very cute and the backyard has some outdoor seating overlooking green hills with lots of sheep grazing on them.

Beautiful stop to get a flat white while on your roadie from Christchurch to Wanaka or other parts…read moreof South Island. We took a bathroom break but ended up staying for a flat white and the view! It is a quiet cafe with a goat in the back, super cute but be careful of putting your finger in the fence to pet him, he sticks his head out to get grass on the other side and will bite anything in sight. Also tip: if you order take away it is a $0.50 NZD charge for takeaway cup even if you bring your own, plus the wood cabin dining room is so nice so take a load off and enjoy the stop.

BUSY brunch spot on the main drive in Lake Tekapo but probably the one eatery with the best…read morequality. THANKFULLY, they give you an overestimation of wait times, at least for food, my Croque Madame (19.5 NZD) coming out very fast to the picnic bench just outside. FRESH ingredients and despite only having 1 egg, the free range egg was actually quite big with a mostly runny yolk. I did wish there was more bechamel sauce perhaps because it was a little dry. I practically almost finished this before the boy was able to fetch my Flat White for me, the baristas positively inundated by in-cafe orders alongside walk-up window ones. It was already quite crowded at 9AM on a Friday, so VERY popular, but with reason!

Best cafe in Tekapo…read more We stopped by for breakfast all 3 days we were in the area and our flat whites (one regular, one with soy) were consistently great. The muffin flavor rotates daily. We tried the banana caramel, chocolate and Nutella flavors and all were delicious (& not too sweet). The berry French toast is also delicious. We also tried the curried chicken wrap which was tasty, and minced meat pie which was decent. Service is great and staff is friendly. You are given a number if you decide to eat-in and the drinks are brought timely. The food may take awhile, but it's fine since you can sip on your drink in the meantime. Communal tables available with a fair amount of seating. Cute vibe. Lots of parking. Definitely our favorite spot.

My Alpine Salmon Filet, local mussels, cauliflower steak and shoe string fries with house made…read morepaired with some great wine and beers. Bar opened at 4 with drinks and bites available restaurant opened at 5pm for the rest of the menu. Food came out hot and delicious.

A nice find in a beautiful town! The restaurant features an excellent preparation of the NZ staples…read more- beef, lamb, local fish - and a full bar. The staff is engaging and cheery: Millie was especially attentive and kind to us, ensuring we had a wonderful evening in Lake Tekapo.

Excellent coffee! The blueberry muffin was very fresh. The pleasant atmosphere and nice outside…read moresitting area

Awesome local dive that offers good burgers, sides, drinks, and breakfast specialities. The…read morebreakfast scones were excellent, we came back for lunch the next day and were not disappointed. This place is a must see in Geraldine, NZ.

Food was delicious. No wifi. Coffee was delicious we got a mocha, a flat white, and full breakfast,…read moreand a vegitarian one, overall everything was delicious. We have been van lifting it for the last month and it's always a welcome surprise to find a delicious breakfast when we decide to treat ourselves!

Great restaurant. Friendly staff and nice environment. Lamb rack, slow cooked lamb shoulder in…read moreMassaman curry sauce, and beef 2 ways were all very delicious. Smoked salmon chowder was also good.

Excellent coffee and breakfast meals. My poached eggs were perfect, a bit too vinegary, though. My…read moretoast was lightly crispy yet wonderfully fluffy. Portions are filling and reasonably priced. Staff can be iffy depending on how you're perceived as a local traveler or foreigner. Plenty of parking as it's part of a row of shop fronts and restaurants and in front of the Dark Sky Project building.

My wife and I had a quality lunch at Reflections during a recent visit to Lake Tekapo. I ordered…read morethe Lamb Burger and my wife ordered the Braised Pork and Wild Mushroom Pappardelle. The burger was delicious. The ground lamb patty was topped with melty Brie, creamy aioli, crisp lettuce, fried onion rings, and pickled jalapenos. The burger was paired with soft thick fries. I stole a decent portion of my wife's dish since she wasn't too hungry. Savory noodles were mixed with tender shredded pork, juicy mushrooms, and fresh basil and covered in a lightly creamy and peppery sauce.

AMAZING food. The food is fresh, made with local ingredients, creative, and so good with every…read morebite. See photos for what was ordered. This was such a pleasant surprise in a small town, especially after a long hike through the snow. I called ahead to make a reservation so we were seated right away when we arrived. We were there on a weekday but think this place would be really busy on a weekend so plan ahead on that if needed. As for ambiance, it felt more like a cafe than a restaurant. We were right across the fireplace which worked well for us especially when we could feel the cool air every time the door was open. Overall, we loved our experience and enjoyed the food. Will recommend to a friend who will be in the area in the next few weeks.

Probably my favorite meal in my 10 day journey of the South Island. Recommended by our motel staff,…read moreit was a short walk away. We sat out on the patio for an early dinner which was really nice. The food was phenomenal. And I don't just think that about all meals. The bread was super fluffy and fresh to start. This place cooked the salmon perfectly and the filet was out of this world. If I lived closer I'd be here all the time.

Cute little spot, lots of 80s music playing and pictures of Sydney Harbour and two of New York on…read morethe left side walls. Pictures of landscapes and on the right hand side walls. There are booths on both sides and tables in the middle. The servers use electronica order system which is nice so that your order gets to the kitchen right away in case they get sidetracked on their way back to place the order. We started with the battered onion rings which were tasty. It was served with a thin homemade tasting buttermilk ranch dressing. It all needed a little bit of salt but they were tasty. I better have had the Cuban sandwich which I was a little concerned about the flavor of the pork which she did admit seemed a little warmed over flavor, but other than that it was tasty. Since we had already had the fried onion rings they let him substitute fries that would've come with the sandwich for a small side salad. I ordered the special which is also on the regular menu Thai chicken red curry. It had a little too much starch, not enough coconut or ginger or lemongrass flavor but the chicken breast was very tender and the white rice was nice and soft to help soak up the sauce. The Thai slaw served on the side was fresh and flavorful, with a hint of peanut butter and nice plump edamames. The place felt very American in nature both in the menu and in the decor. One thing that they should do is that they need to bring out the serving utensils when you order or sit down as we had to go up to the counter and request those after our onion rings arrived. They also really need to offer larger napkins. It's hard to eat fried onion rings with no utensils and the absolutely tiny little napkins that are on the table in those dispensers. Even the napkins that were rolled around the fork and knife were too small. Other than that the service was pleasant and the ambience was as well. It was not culinary greatness, however we would return as it is a safe bet and not much is open here in the evenings.

Twizel be but a small, gateway town to Mount Cook/ Aoraki, but somehow this quality eatery exists…read more I think like most, we already had quite a bit of red meat up to that point, so the Asian inspired menu with chicken and fish was a pleasant sight. The eatery also houses Burkes Brewing Co. which is a part of the the NZ Ale Trail, so fresh suds poured from clean lines were had alongside our dinner. I ordered Fusion Fish & Chips (35 NZD; sake marinated battered fish, aurora sauce, and fries) and the S.O. a Chicken Burger (30 NZD; marinated fried chicken, nagoya sauce, mayo, tomato, slaw, and fries). We missed that the chicken burger was fried though somehow this came out a tad cold which tells me this was reheated. My Fish and Chips, on the other hand, came out piping hot. The batter was a little thicker on these bad boys (hence the fusion to English style fish and chips?) and the sauce more a tomato based creamy sauce than tarter sauce. I was ravenous so this was consumed in earnest. This came with a refreshing side of shredded cabbage, the aurora sauce serving as a good dressing for this. I'd say I was mostly a happy camper, though the boy probably not so much. Though our goal was to avoid red meat, we still ate heavy with all the fried food. Pricing was on the upper end, but there isn't much room for competition around so it is what is it.

Had lunch here with my wife and we both loved it…read more Service. Service was very good. Very quick, kind and responsive. Food. I had the curry chicken and it was fall off the bone. My wife had the prawn balls and noodle salad. She loved. Vibe. Vibe was very casual with both indoor and outdoor seating. Beer. Had 2 of the Whole Lotta Lettuce. It was the best IPA I have had in New Zealand. Very crisp and hoppy.