Good vibes and good food. FYI they don't take any substitutions on their meals, like beans instead…read moreof polenta for example (the beans and ham were tasty)

Glenorchy feels a little bit like the pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, and the Glenorchy Cafe…read moreis a happy little nugget in that pot of gold. We stopped in for a quick dessert, and let me tell you now that their berry crumble is out-of-this-world delicious. (The whipped cream on the side... not so much.) Berry crumbles are hit and miss, and this one was an unquestionable hit. I'm willing to bet the rest of the menu is great, too. Bonus points for a friendly staff!

As far as quality and price, this place is the best stop for a bite to eat in this town. My…read moreboyfriend and I popped in for some warm seating and a hot meal. He ordered the chicken wrap and I ordered the ciabatta with cream cheese and marmalade. It came with three pieces of fresh bread grazed with a lemony sweet marmalade and delicious cream cheese. I separated the bacon because the combination was weird to me but I ate it after and it was a nice finish. Overall, a very satisfying meal. The chicken wrap was flavorful and hot, a tad bit greasy/drippy but overall satisfying. We also ordered some english breakfast tea and a flat white which came with a small taste of chocolate fudge. Our total was $27 which was fair in comparison to some of the other few options in town. I'm glad we looked around and settled on this spot. They also have a lot of knick knacks and variety of things to browse from lotions and bug repellents to books and jewelry. I would recommend a visit.

The Trading Post is my favorite spot in Glenorchy. The food is excellent, atmosphere is warm and…read morebeautifully decorated with great local goods, and the people who work there are so friendly and hospitable. Whether sitting inside on a rainy day or outside on the tables by the lake, this is the perfect place to stop for a coffee and snack. And of course, the famous homemade carrot cake--it is absolutely to die for! If you are passing through Glenorchy, this place is a must!!

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.

Came here for a glass of mulled wine to slowly wind the day away on vacation. Unbeknownst to me, I…read morearrived with only 30 minutes left before they closed. Despite that, staff was kind and attentive, not rushing to close. The mulled wine hit the spot and sitting outside, even in winter, is well worth the views. There was also a woman singing opera on the wharf - drinks and show. Very nice spot.

Very attentive service and good flavors. Just beware if you order the meat trio, you should have at…read moreleast 2-3 people to take it on. 4 to be safe. Try the mussels and squid for sure.

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!

Perfect start to my first trip here with a strong vanilla latte and a mocha. They have wonderful…read moreoutdoor seating and inside seating. We were seated fast and ordered 2 coffees and pancakes with a pastry. My biggest standout were the pancakes, I'm a simple guy who likes my pancakes and they were oh so fluffy, chewy, dense and honestly that filled me up surprisingly a lot because I wasn't expecting them to be so big. They put real cherries and cream on top. The serving sizes are definitely generous. I recommend them for their breakfast and coffee, especially for the central location, great view and seating areas.

A friend recommended this place to me so on one of the mornings I got up to try it out. I came in…read morearound 7:30am and there were only a few other tables occupied. I ordered my go-to breakfast item, which is their Vudu Benedict ($30NZD), along with a cup of their Housemade Lemon Honey Ginger ($6). You order at their counter in the middle of the shop, and then they give you a number to take to your table. The tea came out pretty quickly, and the benedict followed maybe about 10 minutes after. The benedict was good, and while there was only 1 egg, the whole thing stuffed me for hours afterwards. The bread at the bottom was definitely the most filling part, and I was struggling to finish it all. They had a glass display with various bakery items, and they looked so good I was so tempted to get something even though I was stuffed from the benedict. If I ever come back to Queenstown I would definitely be coming back here to try some of those bakery items.

Food and service, both amazing! Really delicious & "farm to table" style. Even the decor is cozy,…read morecasual and cute! The juice is super refreshing, can really taste the freshness! Love the straw.... will definitely be back here. It's on the way to the gondola... great stop before or after the ride!

Such a great vegan-friendly menu. The vegan blueberry/blackberry pancakes were to die for and…read morefreshly-squeezed juice was incredible. I wish I could've come back and tried all of the many vegan menu items, which included: Vegan cake Vegan Benedict Vegan mushroom burger Smoothies This place is super cute and walkable from the center of town. I highly recommend!

Very rude staff. Good food, get ready to feel unimportant…read more Menu shows a fish option for dinner. Item did NOT indicate that it was breaded when other items clearly note "crumbed" or fried. Item arrived, deep fried and breaded. Okay - not the end of the world. Maybe it's my own mistake... here's where it gets nuts.... I told the waiter about the issue, said I don't mind even paying for the item because maybe my kids will eat it, but could I please order some grilled chicken instead. First, his response when I OFFERED TO PAY for an item that was ultimately their own miscommunication was "okay, good." Like, good, you SHOULD pay for this item. But then he proceeds to roll his eyes and get visibly upset that I asked to order (and pay for) an additional item that was grilled. I'm not a cheapskate, was even giving the benefit of the doubt that this could've been customer error (it wasn't, but let's just take ownership here, right?). But then to get visibly shamed by the waiter, not a single apology or helpful manner, just frustration and irritated behavior. So, I sent a note to them on instagram about the menu and the experience as I didn't want to just leave a review. They view the message, never reply or acknowledge. So, it tells me a lot about how they run their business. Funny thing is, we are there for breakfast and then came back for dinner. The food was good, but do NOT come here for service. We're easy going, not looking for a freebie, just wanted food AS LISTED on the menu. The waiter at one point came back and said "you know it's fried but still gluten free, right?" I acknowledged and said "yes, but it isn't about the gluten, I'm just not interested in fried fish." He became even more irritated because he felt I was being difficult by wanting to eat cleaner. That's WHY we wanted to eat here in the first place, because it IS SUPPOSED to be cleaner! Anyhow, I can see by recent reviews that this place is going downhill with the service. I get it, people can be difficult, but don't shame customers that are polite and trying to do the right thing. We've been in restaurant service before, I know it's tough; but also, level up and take responsibility and check the ego at the door. PS: Turkish Eggs with Brekkie were out of this world delicious.

What a beautiful restaurant! They offer indoor and outdoor seating and both have great ambiance!…read moreThe service was friendly but a bit slow. Full disclosure they told me upfront that it would be about a 30min wait once my order was placed and it took about that much time. No biggie, we are on island time! I ordered coffee, chili egg toast with bacon and a side of fries. All were delicious but it was entirely too much food for one person. I could have done without the tasty fries. I would recommended you try this place but be patient or choose another spot if you're in a hurry. High recommend you give it a try!

Heads up this location isn't here and has seemed to move elsewhere! 4* because the menu looks…read moreschmackin!

Now out by airport. Address: Building 8, 36 Grant Road,…read moreFive Mile, 9371, Queenstown Brekkie was tasty with selections to please all. Large window views of the Remarkables Range. Great food, views, comfortable atmosphere and efficient friendly staff!