Burger tasted basic and was surprisingly chewy, but huge portion, slightly dry and grass-fed…read moreflavor. Beetroot relish is excellent touch.No fries or porta wedges, but for a burger, quick service, large portion this is OK.

Full of Beans was recommended for their specialty pies and coffee. The ladies manning the…read morerestaurant were all very nice. Their system is that you order at the counter and then sit with a number. I got their mince and cheese pie and the cream soda milkshake. The mince and cheese pie was very good but not as good as some other pies I've had in Arrowtown and Sheffield. The cream soda was delicious and very filling. This was a good experience. I recommend checking them out if you have some time in Franz Josef.

Good barista coffee (double shot is default!), we had soy milk. The Date-Nut-Banana cake was also…read moredelicious.

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.

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.

Excellent food and service! Coffee drinks were superb! Loved the casual ambiance in center of town!…read moreStaff was friendly and helpful!

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.

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.

Was hoping to get something different for breakfast from what was offered at the Hermitage hotel…read more(buffet breakfast) and unfortunately due to Covid, it seems like these folks are not back on their feet just yet. Some counter based takeaway items like croissants and bagels are available and espresso is as well but no proper breakfast offering unfortunately (looking at the reviews and previous menus this has been a thing in the past). Coffee was decent though.

This cafe is located on Highway 80, on the way to Mount Cook (20 mins from Mount Cook) . It is a…read morecheaper alternative for meals compared to the restaurants/other food options at Mount Cook. It is a simple cafe with heaps of tables and a lovely fireplace. Note that the menu is not extensive if you want to save a few bucks and just want to fill your tummy, why not?

Snacks with a world class view. You don't drive up that mountain for the cuisine but if you are…read morepeckish they have a selection of sweets, drinks/coffees and sandos that will satisfy.

I went here after doing a nearby hike, enjoyed the views of pastry and a coffee. It's a nice little…read morespot.