Great brunch and the SCONES! Wow, the cheddar scone here might just be the best scone I've ever…read morehad. Flaky, light, buttery, and not dense at all...I'd happily come back every morning for the scones alone. In addition to the scones, all the other drinks and dishes here are fantastic. Each dish is served using fresh and locally sourced NZ ingredients, and they make for the perfect wholesome meal to start your day. Having had a few long days of travel, I also opted to try their hot honey ginger lemon drink, which packed a spicy gingery kick and made me feel 100% again. Great drink if you're feeling even slightly off.

Excellent food, wonderful service and a very relaxing downtown location. I had the Eggs Benidict…read morewith Spinach & Tomatoes and it was perfect, everything tasty and delicious crispy potatoes. The latte was expertly done and sumptuous.

This place seems to be the happening place to be. There are tables inside or outside seating. You…read morewalk in, place your order, pay then find a seat. They have complementary water bottles and glasses you pickup at the front door. We ordered the Cheeseburger and Crispy Lamb Salad. They were both ready good.

Great vibe! Easy to order at the bar and find a spot outside (or inside if you prefer). Great beers…read moreon tap, and NA kombucha I really liked. We had the hummus and the crispy lamb salad, and they were both really tasty.

We were blessed to find an open table at this popular and charming Wanaka cafe. Known for the…read moreseafood chowder, so of course I had to try it! It was full of ingredients- salmon, prawn, mussels, clams, squid, and tomatoes. Very creamy and delicious! Service was great and efficient despite how busy they were- impressive!

Service was excellent. Food too a while but not the server's fault. I could see how much she was…read morehustling to serve everybody and I thanked her for her hard work. The place is a really nice place to sit and relax. My eggs and smoked salmon were delicious. And the chocolate cake I took home was excellent. Thank you for a wonderful last meal in Wanaka!

We stopped by after our hike at Roy's Peak, and it was exactly the kind of place we needed to…read morerefuel. Their motto is "slow food served fast," featuring slow-cooked dishes served in a quick, casual format. You choose your plate size, then move along the counter to pick from a variety of options. There's both indoor and outdoor seating available. Everything we tried was delicious! Surprisingly, I also really loved the kombuchas they had (especially the Earl Grey tea one).

Slow food, served fast. Great salad choices, with a middle eastern flavor. Very friendly service…read more The best cafe food in South Island!

Stopped here for lunch and had a great meal. I had the lamb salad and my husband had the chicken…read moresandwich. Both were very good. They have tons of seating both inside and out with a nice view of the lake. You order at the counter and take a number for your table and they bring your food to you. Nice staff.

We were walking around the main strip of Wanaka and spotted a few happy hour signs. Alchemy was one…read moreof them; happy hour is from 5:00pm to 6:00pm ($7.00 wines and beer on tap). We dropped in on an early Monday evening (just before 6:00pm) to take advantage of happy hour. The place is beautiful with a few tables outside to people watch and enjoy the lake view. Otherwise, there's tons of seating inside with hipster light bulbs, a fireplace and old vintage equipment as decor. The dinner menu is split into share plates, mains, sides and kids. The pasta of the day was a seafood linguini ($25.00 NZD). We saw a few mains come out to neighbouring tables that looked appetizing. Same with the coffee, which most tables ordered. There's also a separate dessert menu. The Alchemy dessert platter ($18.00 NZD) sounded promising. Nice touch with the complimentary sparkling and tap water. Only lame thing here is that wifi stops working at 6:00pm. Er... - Crater Rim Waipara riesling ($7.00 NZD) - sweet but not overly so. It's regular $11.00 NZD for a glass. - Soljan Estate Reserve Hawkes Bay syrah ($7.00 NZD) - a little drier finish. Decent. We only came for drinks but the food looked pretty legit. Chill, relaxed vibe.

A friend recommended Doughbin pies…read more. I felt it was really mediocre. Their desserts were somewhat better. But this place rests on it's location in a tourist town. My pie was greasy, meh crust, fillings were bland and watery. Find Better...they are out there

It looks like a convenience store bakery inside, but don't be fooled by its bare bones interior -…read morethey make some of the best hand pies in the country! They have won awards in 2016-2021 for their pies and it shows. My partner loved his chicken bacon leek one so much he had to go back for another, and ranked it at the top of all hand pies during our trip. They also make lots of donuts and pastries. He wasn't as much of a fan of those - standard donuts. I'd love to see the interior get a revamp to match the incredible quality of hand pies!

Great coffee, great baked goods. We ordered the ham and cheese muffin - light and fluffy yet packed…read morewith ham and cheese. I am still trying to figure out how they managed that combination. Wish we had picked up more items to go for the rest of our road trip.

Best coffee and pastries in Wanaka. On one of the main streets and the decor is fun to look at…read more Always come to this cafe when I pass through town. Never disappoints.

We were doing the loooong but beautiful drive from Franz Josef to Queenstown, and stopped in Wanaka…read morefor lunch on the recommendation of our travel agent. How could we resist a place called the Beanie Cafe? It looked very promising, and did not disappoint! They had a great assortment of savory pies in the case as well as sweet treats. I had a slice of bacon and egg pie (no, not quite the same as a quiche; the eggs weren't scrambled, and there was a crust on top as well) that came with a very fresh tasting tomato sauce, and a side salad that was a delightful surprise! The pie was delicious! I had an excellent latte and shared a Louisa bar. The bar was a delicious combination of a buttery crust, raspberry filling and a macaroon like coconut topping. The decor was comfortable and welcoming and staff were friendly. This is a fabulous place to stop for a light breakfast or lunch!

Located in Wanaka Town where there are many eateries and shops, Beanie Cafe was a stop along our…read morejourney. Nice workers, good flat whites, and spacious tables, I do miss the cafes in New Zealand. Cheers!

We had some pretty tasty food at the Urban Grind…read more We saw it was really busy when we walked past heading to eat Korean food one evening, so we popped back the following day to see if it was as good as everyone seemed to think. - We ordered some crispy pork belly and crackling. The crackling blew away in the wind before it arrived at our table (we were sitting outside.) Our waiter did bring us some more, and it was good once we tried it. The pork belly itself was tasty, but a bit dry. - I really liked the blue cod slider. The bread was fluffy and the cod was really tasty! I'd have those again. - The Sauteed broccoli and dukkah was soooo good! I think this was my favourite part of the meal - We had a side salad of rocket, pear, walnuts and blue cheese. This wasn't bad, but I found it a bit underwhelming. Ignore this and get the broccoli! They serve pimms, which made me happy, but they didn't get it quite right. Ah well. I should know not to expect perfect pimms outside of the UK. All in all it was decent pub-style food. I'd be happy to come back.

Their new and evolving tapas menu Is great! Something a little different for the evening dining…read morescene. Recommended! We also applaud their breakfasts, and after lockdown, we enjoyed a UG firsts for delicious barista coffee and big breakfast.

We stayed in the townhouse right behind this bakery, so over a couple of days we stopped by to try…read morea variety of pastries. We stopped by around 8:30 am and only waited 5 minutes! Our favorite by far was the berry danish: you can really taste the quality. The layers are incredibly crispy and you can literally hear the crackle when you bite into it. The berries were fresh and flavorful, and the custard added a nice balance. At about NZD8 each, the pastries felt reasonably priced, especially when converted to USD. We also really enjoyed the apple crumble danish, which was delicious as well. The items we liked the least were the regular chocolate croissant and the ginger pear tart; they were fine but didn't stand out compared to the others. There are a few outdoor tables if you want to dine in, and they offer drinks too. We mainly grabbed pastries to go and brought them back to the townhouse, so we didn't dine in, but everything we tried was fresh and well made. The bakery is next to the restaurant and part of the Alpine Junction development.

Great and busy bakery near Wanaka! Counter service was good- order and wait. We got lucky and…read morefound two barstools against the wall to enjoy our sausage rolls and latte- the place was packed! Small and charming, casual cafe. The latte was nice and smooth. The sausage roll had a nice flaky crust.