Super friendly staff and chill vibe. We had a lamb burger with truffle salt fries. Super good. Like…read morethe crunchies in the little fries which must come from actual potatoes instead of frozen carp like in the US lol.

Good beer selection and sandwiches. Nice outdoor seating on closed off street. Some umbrellas if…read moreyou want to get out of the sun. Good staff - very friendly. At the base of the cathedral steps. Had the snappy Gilmore - snapper sandwich. Great topping on it. Delicious and generous portions.

This is a little fast food cart quietly tucked behind the Take Note store/ post office /Kiwi Bank…read morebuilding on a side street serving a variety of healthy salads to take away in a mason jar you can return and reuse over and over. They have scrumptious wraps and sandwiches as well as baked goods and coffee. I really liked finding some heathy and affordable options to lunch on the go. Something for everyone's diet preferences. They also offer a place to sit and read the newspaper if you prefer. The owner is very nice and friendly. I recommend giving 'em a go.

On our drive back to Christchurch we stopped here after many recommendations from travel books…read more Morrison Street Cafe is a low-key, simply decorated cafe that caters more to the stomach than the eyes. Touted as more of a locals spot, there is a community board on the wall and the artwork on the wall is often for sale. When there is a gap in available artwork and the walls are bare, the space can get particularly loud, especially with young children and groups of people dining. The service is still pretty efficient despite the crowds. We had a trim flat white, an Americano, the eggs Benedict with local bacon and the salted caramel & strawberry pancakes. The eggs benedict was spot on perfection with an incredible light but well-prepared hollandaise to top. The eggs were cooked just right and the bacon had a slight crisp to the edges. The eggs Benedict came heaped with spinach and chives which added a great flavor and added touch of healthiness on top of the soft bagel the Benedict was served on. Needless to say, the plate was licked clean. The pancakes were made with a wholemeal batter and were extremely fluffy. The pancakes were topped with fresh strawberries and a rhubarb compote that was bright, tart and totally complemented the salted caramel sauce that was served in lieu of syrup. If you've never had pancakes with caramel sauce, you must try it here. I had my dish served with yoghurt but cream is also an option. The prices are reasonable and the service is quick and friendly. If you're stopping in Nelson, you absolutely must find your way over to Morrison Street Cafe.

Even my sweetest of sweet teeth had had enough of the sugary pancake breakfasts I'd been eating…read morethroughout our trip, so I homed in on the "pan con tomate" at the Morri Street Cafe for a savory breakfast refresher and quickly fell in love. This is your dish if you aren't an egg person but still want something savory and complex, but there are plenty of other great options too. The Morri Street Cafe was spacious, low-key, and perfect for either a quick grab-and-go or a more leisurely morning wake up.

had the large falafel salad. super fresh and full of flavor. very quick service as well. i'll…read moredefinitely be back!

Excellent roasted meat and vegetables at a reasonable price. Large portions are more than you can…read moreeat. Take away service.

Great ambiance. Friendly waitress. Looked clean and stylistically decorated. Bathrooms nice and…read moreclean. Food was above average, excellent sized proportions. My hubby had the burger - it was massive and he loved it. Daughter had the chicken and waffles which were a little spicy for her taste. I had the brisket and eggs. Perfectly poached eggs and great bread. Unfortunately the brisket wasn't great, a little tough and lots of fat. Overall I would recommend and would return to try other items. They had a nice looking outdoor area also.

I can't believe I haven't made a review for this place yet! I spent a lot of nights and hungover…read moremornings here haha. In my final few months in New Zealand I lived in a super small town, less than like 7k people small. It only had 1 main street and this was one of the few highlights of it. This restaurant is popular for the bbq, the inside of it gives off a USA vibe too. It had a big old looking front of a farm truck that they used as their cafe order window, barrels everywhere(hence the name) felt like I was somewhere in the middle of America eating here. As far as the food goes, it's a versatile place. The BBQ is their specialty but they also have some fun breakfast items and, a fantastic gourmet donut selection. I've had the pork ribs and lamb ribs, I loved both equally as much. Can't go wrong with either choice. If you're there for lunch give the brisket burger a try! And for breakfast try out the donuts or get the smoked slamon eggs benny on a bagel with a Chai Latte! Chai in New Zealand just hots different. They also have a carnivore brunch platter which is something I would expect in the deepest parts of Texas haha. So if that's your thing go for it. Sausage and bacon are really the only meats I can do for breakfast. The nice thing about their breakfast menu is it's all day! The prices are pretty high here, but it's one of the only "nicer" restaurants within about 20km, so I guess it's understandable that you pay for some quality food and a nice night out dinner. I enjoyed this place a lot. All the memories with friends, the friendly staff, great food at any time of the day. It kinda reminded me of home and that was comfy. It's a 5 star from me!

Nice little cafe in quiet Motueka, at the base of Abel Tasman. They have lots of freshly made…read morethings to choose from in the cabinet and a full, all day breakfast menu. We ordered the museli, cheddar drop scone which was huge and a blueberry sour cream cake. Coffee was strong, and everything was fresh. Food came out fast and the ladies behind the counter were great. Recommended for a breakfast or lunch stop!

Cute little cafe for breakfast…read more There is all day breakfast and then lunch on the menu, with mostly the typical fare of eggs, pancakes, panini, salads, sandwiches, fish & chips and the like. I had the pancakes, which came with maple syrup, berry sauce, a bud of whipped cream, and a slice of bacon. Vegetarian also available. The pancakes were a tad dry, but helped by the syrup. There were two pancakes, fairly wide and thick enough to make it a good serving. Service was friendly and fast enough, but it's not fast food here. 4.25 stars

Whether you in the mood for small bite, lunch pr dinner - this place has it all. Great spacious…read morespot with some outdoor seating - friendly staff and laid back feel gets this place the perfect 5 star. Located in the heart of the city - food is delicious. A number of vegetarian options along with craft beer, wine or coffee will get your tasting buds going.

Since moving from Nelson to Auckland years back I lost touch with the 'hot' eateries in my…read morehometown, which is why I was very dependent on Yelp reviews in determining where I'd eat whilst visiting. Cafe Affair was the highest rated of any joint in the Nelson area - racking up two 5 star reviews for a (then) perfect score. For this reason I dragged myself and family through the revolving doors for breakfast with high hopes. The menu was very simple - which I assumed was because Nelson isn't as busy as bigger cities and its therefore smarter business practice to provide a few good quality items rather than plenty of rubbish ones. However, I was wrong and as a result, sorely disappointed. I ordered the big breakfast which included sausages, potato hash, bacon, herbed toast and vine tomatoes. Not one element of this meal was enjoyable, let alone worth the $18 I paid for it. Everything was just store bought, plain old supermarket food - but not even good quality supermarket food. I feel bad saying this, because the staff were very lovely, but I could have made a better breakfast with my eyes closed. My mother was similarly unimpressed with her eggs benedict, which I felt responsible for since I had dragged us to Cafe Affair. If it weren't for my uncle (who is short on cash, lives off baked beans and NEVER has the pleasure of eating out) who was very impressed with his French toast, I would have complained and sent the meals back. However, I didn't want to ruin his experience so my mother and I bit our tongues and paid. While I do think the staff are pleasant, they can't make up for the dreadful food. I recommend people spend their money elsewhere and avoid Cafe Affair entirely.