Ordered a build your own sandwich and an iced chocolate. The iced chocolate came with a scoop of…read moreice cream in it. The build your own sandwich was larger than expected and had melted butter on top. Was with a group of three on a weekend around brunch time, and was able to find a table, however, some other groups had to wait.

This was a great place to eat breakfast. We popped in before our day out on the Otago Peninsula and…read morewere delighted to find something for everyone. The eggs Benedict with salmon was excellent as were the scrambled eggs, porridge with berries, and the chocolate pancakes. The presentation was perfect. Service was good too, the friendly staff ensured we were welcomed.

This restaurant was a recommendation by a hotel clerk. The service was indifferent but based on…read morefood quality it was an excellent recommendation. BTW, the menu features breakfast all day plus a few different specials. I enjoyed the beef brisket on a brioche bun with chips. The sandwich was full of beef, tasty, and importantly served hot. I would go back to try other items should I be back in the area.

Everything was SO GOOD, my family loved our meal here. Theres a great variety to the menu, so we…read morefelt like there was something for everyone. The food is fresh and delicious, quick and the atmosphere is light and pretty. I would totally recommend and can't wait to go back.

Great breakfast. We stopped in on the route from Dunedin to Christchurch. Nice little cafe, with…read morea great menu. We had the French Toast and Eggs Benedict. Each was a bit different than typical, with interesting local ingredients.

Oamaru has several very good cafes but I really like this one. Great coffee and breakfast with…read moretheir own house hot smoked salmon. Friendly staff to top it off.

Went here for lunch and ordered the matcha with almond milk and the lunch option with falafel…read morebites. The matcha had a good flavor that was stronger than many of the other places nearby that I have tried. The lunch dish was a great size and extremely well prepared. Quick service as well.

Amtosphere was nice and the employees were friendly despite being very busy. Food was ok but not…read morethe best, not to bad for the price. Both the coffee and smoothie could have been better. Still a pretty good place to hang out for a bit but not wasn't anything special.

Best breakfast I have had in this South Island trip with poached eggs, halloumi, grilled mushrooms…read moreand tomatoes!!

My friends and I stopped by this town to rest up and bit. We walked into this cafe for a coffee and…read morewifi and we got just that. The coffees were great and I ordered the most delicious mocha I've had in NZ. The presentation was beautiful and pricing was good too. The cafe turns into a bar-like area at night and place looks a bit rustic but quality seems pretty good to me. For wifi, just ask the barista and they'll give you a slip of paper with the password. Regarding service, this lady barista (I never got her name) was so considerate that we were from out of town and helped us with the wifi and giving us suggestions on what to order. I don't know how this cafe is normally, but at 5PM on a Monday, we were the only customers there. But all in all, if I ever find myself in Oamaru again, I'll definitely hit this place up for a good cup of Joe.

Sophisticated coffee spot in the industrial neighborhood of Dunedin. We found this spot while…read morehunting for murals along the Dunedin Street Art Trail. Along with having a prime location along the pedestrian only strip of Jetty St with easy parking along Vogel, it has great art just outside and also inside the courtyard area. The fact that paint buckets and scaffolding had been set up inside didn't deter people at all from collecting inside Heritage, a testament to the effort put into designing the cafe. Our experience was determinedly efficient yet friendly. As a full service cafe, Heritage offers all your caffeinated needs along with a solid pastry, sandwich, and salad selection. Still and sparkling water are self-serve, but all other in-house orders are hand-delivered to your table. There's a range of seating options too: outdoor tables, a long counter perfect for people watching, and booths. Somehow everything fits neatly into the space without seeming patched together. According to the website, booths can be booked in advance too. My family enjoyed our Flat Whites and a Mocha (served with two marshmallows). The Friand had raspberry filling inside, and actually tasted more like sweet rice flour than almond flour - delicious even if it wasn't what we were expecting. I haven't been this excited by a bathroom for a while, but hopefully once you've made the trip you'll be excited too. Look for the door that's perfectly camouflaged along the wooden wall of the courtyard to find three separate bathroom stalls. Amongst the sparkling white furniture, something seems amiss. Before you drip your washed hands all over the floor, check behind the mirror for some truly efficient use of space (and paper towels)!

Hip joint, beautifully designed interior, delicious-looking food. We just stopped by to get chai…read morelattes to go, which were yummy. Clean bathrooms too! Highly recommend.

Fuel for the Soul Before the Summit…read more We stopped into Vanessa's Cottage Café in search of a quick bite and a caffeine fix before the 3-hour drive to Mt. Cook, but the moment we stepped inside, we were swept away by the warm, nostalgic aroma of pot pies, quiche, brownies, and fudge. Our caffeine cravings were quickly replaced by pure sensory bliss. The meat pies were sadly sold out (clearly a local favorite!), so we went with the gluten-free bacon, onion & cheese quiche, and WOW. Buttery, flavorful, and melt-in-your-mouth perfect. You could taste the care (and the cheese) baked into every bite. Then came the sweet temptations. The dessert case is beautifully displayed and gave me the sense that this is where Vanessa's heart truly shines. We grabbed a chocolate chunk brownie and a blueberry banana dark chocolate muffin to-go, and both were absolutely divine. Moist, rich, and perfectly balanced. For coffee, we ordered a long black, a double shot of espresso with hot water (think a bolder Americano). The beans were decent - not the star of the show, but more than good enough to sip alongside all the baked goodness. If you're heading toward the mountains, make this your fuel stop. Stock up on real, homemade food that feeds both your body and your spirit. Vanessa's isn't just a café...it's a cottage full of comfort, care, and culinary charm. Safe travels and we'll see you down the road! MLA

It was great and must be good most of to PD was there for breakfast. Coffee comes in a soup cup so…read morebe prepared.

Food looks great. Very welcoming staff and they were happy for us to move a table into the sun on…read morethe pavement so we could sit outside and not freeze ( the things we do for our dog). Nice date scone and good coffee.

Went for breakfast and the food was good and reasonably priced, drinks were also good the chai was…read morenice and good coffee. Employees were very nice and friendly and the atmosphere was very cute and warm with lots of space and room to enjoy the spot. Definitely I good choice for a bite to eat and a coffee.

This is my new favorite place in Dunedin. I can't compliment them enough on their fantastic flare…read moreof mixed art and decor and especially on their coffee and deserts! First of all, you walk in and you're absorbed into the antique-ish, artsy, hodgepodge, home style feel of the shop. The building is antique and eclectic and their decor really brings the magpie morning theme to life. The entrance and main counter opens up into a larger sitting room with large storefront windows allowing in natural light and people watching on the streets. The menu is filled with treasures, but don't miss their display case full of deserts and sandwiches. That's where I found pure bliss. My partner and I ordered out-of-this-world homemade carrot cake topped with homemade icing and tons of nuts and berries, a homemade apricot tart, a mushroom sandwich, and a bacon and egg bagel from the display and a long black and iced coffee from the menu. Hands down, the carrot cake blew us away and my iced coffee with milk and ice cream (yes, ice cream) took it over the top! The rest was also fantastic, but we did have our favorite. Service was quick and friendly and I am definitely going to be back as soon as I get the chance!

Beautiful family, delicious pizzas, funky facility and great vibe. Relaxing atmosphere, great…read moreservice and friendly staff. If you're looking for a place to eat out then this place is worth it. The price is fare for gourmet pizza's, large servings, tasty recipes and you can mix it up, half and half. Pizza Hut and Domino's is obsolete in my opinion, no comparison!! No way are they anywhere near comparable to Filadelfio's Restaurant. I highly recommend this locally owned, family business. Try it if you haven't already, I promise you will not be disappointed

Hands down the best gluten free pizza I had while living in Dunedin for university. I always order…read morethe weirdest pizza with no cheese and extra tomatoes-- the staff was SO friendly and accommodating. Every time I came in to order, they remembered my request before I even asked!! The sauce is so fresh and delicious. Even the non GF pizzas are awesome-- Whenever my dad visited, he absolutely loved the meat lovers pizza. This place truly cares about the customer and makes you feel like family. Can't recommend it enough!