We wanted snacks for our Marlborough wine voyage so we stopped in Picton Village Bakkerij before…read moreheading out. It's right beside The Villa (a backpacker hostel). If you couldn't tell by the name, it's Dutch influenced. We dropped in on a Wednesday (around 11:45am) and there was a lot of people coming and going. There's a few tables to sit at outside but that's it. Service was friendly and patient. A variety to choose from including hot pies, scones, quiches, sandwiches, pastries, buns and breads. Their award winning carrot cake ($5.50 NZD small) looked good. The drink menu is small and off to the side. - Flat white ($4.00 NZD large) - pretty mediocre but expected given you're not getting this made at a coffee shop. - Moroccan lamb ($4.90 NZD) - this is one of their "out of the ordinary" pies. Moroccan lamb sounded good but the sauce and seasoning didn't combine well with the lamb. However, the crust was excellent. - Sausage roll ($2.00 NZD) - the sausage itself was a bit too salty but the pastry was flaky and had a good texture. - Roast beef, relish & cheese ($6.90 NZD) - came with lettuce, roast beef, cheese, tomato, red onion and tomato relish. The kaiser bun it came on was fresh and had a great chewy bite. The roast beef slices could have been fresher but the tomato relish was pleasant. - Cherry almond tart ($4.80 NZD) - filled with sweet dark cherries and sweet ground almond filling. This one is one of their award winning pastries. This was good. I really liked the fruit on top. Solid bakery to grab a few things to snack on. Really close to the pier so a perfect stop before you head off.

My husband and I planned to stop at the bakery because I read such wonderful reviews about the pies…read moreon TripAdvisor. Well, it was a very unpleasant experience. It was 2:45pm and my husband walked in with his parents and nephews. He came back with some cold pizzas, one lukewarm pizza, and a brownie. I asked where was the coffee and he said the lady said, "No" when he asked. He shared the lady was rude and rushed. I was confused! They didn't close until 3:30pm, so what what was the issue!? I walk in and see the same lady being extremely polite to the customers who arrived after 3:00pm. She served them coffees, heated their pies and pizzas. It was very sad because my husband and his family are Indian. The other customers were not, so it makes you wonder if that was the reason this experience was horrible. I really wish our niece and nephew didn't experience this! And I highly recommend they learn how to be BETTER to ALL of their customers. Last thing, my husband speaks English so there was NO miscommunication.

I'm only giving a two star, and that's after three visits! Beautifully outfitted and with a nice…read moresunny open courtyard, Kotare is the newly opened cafe in Springlands. At first the food looked appetising, very large portions (so big it would be better to share) and a bit pricey... coffee and something sweet will set you back $10-$11. There's also a bkfst menu with a few options around the $16-$18 mark. The food overall is disappointing, I've tried the cinnamon bun, the brownie and had high hopes for the custard square (after being convinced at the til it was amazing) but with undercooked pastry, a stodgy filling and slathered with swirls of chilled (as in hard) buttercream it was not enjoyable. Even the complimentary brownie bite on my flat white had a burnt taste (do they use the end bits?). Not worth another visit unless they massively up their game.

En route from Picton to Omaha, stopped in for breakfast. Delicious scrambled eggs and bacon…read morebreakfast, great tea and coffee. Two breakfasts and beverages cost $38, so prices are not cheap. You can sit outside in a courtyard or in the spacious pleasant dining area. Good service, too!

Great spot for coffee in the area. We went back twice during our visit. They have a great pastry…read morecase as well. Loved the date scone!

Specialty coffee worth going out of your way…read more Stopped here when I saw it after out earlier lunch venue's coffee looked average. CPR was well worth stopping in. Fast service and great latte. What more could a coffee snob ask for?!

One of the boutique shops in the Vines Village, Cheese & Cheers pairs New Zealand cheeses with…read morewhiskies. A perfect spot for a cheese tasting with a "wee dram" of this magic water. Not being a whiskey connoisseur, I let the young lady pick three and three cheeses to go with them. I ended up with a three perfect tastes. Just enough for one sip, one swill and one swallow of these amazingly delicious spirits that yes, did pair right on with three small bites of local cheeses. If you are not sure, just let the expert guide you. It worked well for me. The tasting room is comfortable and I would recommend you sit a bit before getting back behind the wheel. [Review 434 of 2024 - 87 in New Zealand - 21467 overall]

Featuring Deep South New Zealand's best ice cream! Incredible is an understatement! My Passionfruit…read moreand Hokey Pokey scoops had my giddy! Rich and creamy this is not to be missed!!!

Great South island ice cream with homemade sugar cones,great value,sit on the street seats and…read morewatch the folks walk by.Really,Really good

Arabella was amazing. She is so informative and knowledgeable. The wine was excellent. The food…read moreand service was excellent. This is a must do if you are in Blenheim.