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.

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.

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.

it's across the wharf. they sell icecream, gelato chocolate, smothies anf coffee. you can ask for…read moretaste before making selections. Hazelnut Cremino is their award winner ice cream but other flavors won't dissapoint either. Their coffee is also good. definitely stop by for a treat

Having a closer great view of Lake Wanaka, sitting inside or outside to enjoy a day with ice cream…read moreand chocolate desserts.

It just keeps getting better! We took a chance on The Coffee Shack and it exceeded our expectations…read moreby a long (espresso) shot. This tiny, rustic shack is full of surprises and incredible coffee. I ordered a latte with breve and a touch of honey, and it was so good I immediately went back for a second. Balanced, smooth, and just the right amount of sweet. These folks know what they're doing. The staff were kind, upbeat, and handling a steady line of customers with ease. (Pro tip: the line moves fast, and trust me, it's worth every second.) Coffee is served at a cozy 60°C, and they use Flight Coffee, which means you're sipping some seriously high-quality beans. Big shoutout to their B2 milk blend and Montecristo single origin--smooth, chocolatey, and bursting with character. There's outdoor seating if you want to linger, and if you wander just a few steps around the corner, you're rewarded with a stunning lake view. Dogs are clearly part of the Shack family too--there's a whole wall of Polaroids featuring their furry regulars. Friendly vibe. Killer coffee. Iconic location. This place is small but mighty and one of our favorite finds in Wanaka. Stay caffeinated my friends, MLA

Quite literally a shack with a cutesy interior, the coffee know-how still present. It's popular…read morewith the dog-owning crew evidenced by the numerous polaroids of the furry clientele plastered on the walls and vaulted ceiling. It definitely adds character and a ton of warmth to the shop. Choose from Milky, Black, or filtered coffee. The latter is a bit of an anomaly in espresso-loving NZ, so I am sure it's there to cater to the foreigners. I kept to my flat white pursuits by ordering one here prior to a early morning stroll along the lakeside. It was prepped and delivered to me quite quickly, but probably too soon as it could have used a little extra steam to warm it more thoroughly. I think a little on the higher end in terms of pricing for all their coffee beverages. Bright, colorful take away cups kept it fun. A solid spot open early for your morning cuppa.

Love the menu - lots of good vegetarian options. They seem to do some specials with seasonal…read moreingredients.

This place is phenomenal! Friendly staff, cute vibe, and everything we had was delicious. The BBQ…read morebrisket is especially good, and the Guilt Free Pleasure is a nice chocolate dessert. I'd come back here again.

We got caught in the rain in Arrowtown and ducked in to this darling spot for a bite and a respite…read morefrom the rain. And wow, what a cozy ambiance and darling spot that fits the small town vibe perfectly. The interior decoration matches the charm of the building's exterior perfectly - moody, cozy, vintage and intellectual. I love all of the nods to the town's history and New Zealand with the artwork and decor. Because we were outside of typical lunch hours and had just eaten, we didn't have much of an appetite and just split the BBQ brisket sandwich. Fare and prices are a bit on the higher end because it's an elevated gastropub, so note that when visiting. We liked but didn't love the sandwich - good enough for a quick pit stop! Service was friendly but we got the sense that splitting a meal was a bit frowned upon. Nonetheless, a cozy spot to get out of the rain with darling decor and exterior patio seating when not wet!

All of the buzzwords. Healthy, fresh, local, gluten-free, superfoods, green juice, free-range,…read morehidden courtyard, sustainable, everything baked in house, Allpress coffee, Central Otago wines and Moa beer... Honestly, Cafe Mondo is a yelper's dream. Hell, I'm still dreaming about it. Arrowtown is already cute as a button. Add a trip here and you'll be ready to permanently move.

Excellent start to the day. Well done strong long black and great food before a long drive…read more Scouted this out ahead of time on Yelp and it did not disappoint. It's open early and it's a great location. Not too far off the major transfer route and well worth the slight detour.

This quaint cottage has a nice selection of pastries, tea and coffee, plus brunch food. We came…read morejust for coffee and tea. My husband had one of the famous sticky buns with currents and I had a gluten free banana bread with blood orange hot tea. The tea was very nice and served in a heavy pottery pitcher that kept it hot during a cool morning. The banana bread was very moist and not too sweet. The sticky bun was proclaimed to be very good. The outside garden is the place to sit if the weather is good.

What a great spot in Arrowtown! So glad my husband and I stopped here. The back garden is so…read morepeaceful and we very much enjoyed our breakfast while sitting under a pear tree. He ordered the Turkish eggs and I the chili scrambled. Both perfectly made & well flavored. We also shared a sticky bun which was delicious.