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.

We found out about The Nelson Market through chatting with one of the winery hosts. Lucky because…read morethis one was great! It's only on Saturday's from 8:00am to 1:00pm (or more likely to about 1:30pm). We dropped in right around Saturday during lunchtime. There's an excellent variety of vendors; a mix of food, arts and crafts. This is definitely the best market we've been to in New Zealand! We checked out a couple places: 1) Banjo Brews Kombucha We always love trying new kombucha places. This one you can sample all their flavours (around half a dozen). We ended up getting one bottle, the Himalayan ($4.00 NZD). 2) Dutch apple donut ($4.50 NZD). I never caught the name of this vendor but they were making fresh apple donuts. We got one fresh out of the fryer! Tasty and filled with a bunch of goodies. 3) Little Shaggery Farm We spotted some dried fruit (apple crisps and dried plums). We tasted both and really liked the apple crisps ($7.00 NZD for 150g bag). They were just the right sweetness. Perfect for snacking. We also tried two varieties of their pears ($4.00 NZD/kg); chojuro nashi and shinseiki nashi. 4) Windsong Orchard We spotted this place selling organic plums. They had two types: elephant heart and omega plums ($6.00 NZD/kg). We sampled the elephant ears, which were super sweet, so we ended up buying a few for the road. 5) Bratwurst Grill They specialize in traditional Bavarian sausages. This spot was non-stop busy and ended up selling out! Crazy. We tried a bratwurst ($5.00 NZD); great bread, tasty sausage and the mustard was fantastic. The lady ran out of bread and was selling just the sausage ($4.00 NZD). People were still buying them. They have a counter selling sausages to take home. The dried/fermented salami looked really, really good. Authentic and great prices. 6) The Wrapshack We shared a falafel ($12.00 NZD). Homemade chickpea patties with fresh herbs & spices, garlic hummus and mint yoghurt. This is one hefty wrap. Flavours were decent but nothing overly memorable. We sampled a couple other vendors and browsed the wares. If you're in Nelson on the weekend, it's a must!

Delightful farmer's market with lots of local fruit (cherries, plums and berries when we were…read morethere) and veg as well as some more unusual items like gourmet mushroom products (tapenade, ginger, smoked...mmm). Also food to eat while you are there such as empanadas and ice cream (mixed berry and ginger and mandarin were both great). Local country and blues guitarist added to the atmosphere. Don't miss if you're in Blenheim on Sunday morning

Stopped in for lunch. We had the seafood chowder, club sandwiches with fries and coffees…read more The staff were attentive and the service was fast and friendly. Coffees were great and arrived quickly. The food was fantastic and good value. If anything, portions were larger than we expected! The surroundings were pleasant (even on a miserable day!) with artwork and jewellery for sale too. This would be a great spot for a sunny day with ample outdoor seating. Recommended for brunch, lunch or coffee!

Very good latte and carrot cake you can enjoy in a beautifully arranged garden or inside the house…read more The staff is very nice and definitely serve the best coffee and dessert in town

Delicious savory pies, tasty coffee, friendly and prompt service, and a cozy setting in which to…read moreenjoy it all! Lovely spot.

On our way out of town, a long drive down to Hokitika, we had to stop somewhere for flat whites and…read morebreakfast of some kind, and we had noticed this place on our previous evening's walk as we looked for a bite. I went with a steak and dark horse ale pie, which was good. Really nice flaky pastry. Yes, for breakfast, no don't look at me funny, sometimes I don't want a croissant, sometimes I want...well...yes. Lunch. Anyway - if I lived in the area, this would be on my regular list.

What a refreshing rustic restaurant and fresh food market located in Motueka. Loved the natural,…read morerustic, and open restaurant area located just past the doors upon entering the food market, its expansive floor plan rotating between different indoor and outdoor areas. They are family-owned and operated, the love and attention put into the natural, wooded space quite apparent. Menu items are sourced locally so they are as fresh as possible. I had the Lamb Burger with their "world famous" slow roasted lamb patty, topped with a fresh picked salad, mint jelly, and tomato salsa. The lamb burger patty was actually shredded meat -- rather than minced -- and packed into a puck. It was a little tough to tear the meat, a fork coming in handy to eventually deconstruct the burger. The salad portion was extraordinary as well, requiring the use of the fork to pick away at it before crafting the burger/ sandwich. Overall though, it was ultra yummy, scrumptious burger, the mint jelly combo enhancing the enjoyability greatly. It left me feeling satiated though not overly bloated. The freshness was prominent indeed. Beers were flowing and while they claim to host a keg of nearby Hop Federation, the single offering was somewhat basic (a pilsener). I actually opted for a local Pinot Noir, a lovely pairing with the Lamb Burger. The TOAD Hall is an easy option while in Motueka and Tasman area!

Toad Hall Cafe is a gem! Beautiful and slightly rustic restaurant with a lovely country store…read moreattached. Excellent menu for breakfast and lunch (my boys LOVED the Biscoff French Toast, I enjoyed the eggs Benedict on sour dough and excellent coffee). Outdoor play area for kids, some lovely outdoor seating too. We may actually eat here all 3 days of our trip to the area!

Healthy and reasonably priced meal. Gluten free options too. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. A great place to go…read morewhen you need a break from mince and cheese pies.

Coffee for 4-5 dollars. Very good. You can replace regular milk with soy/almond milk. Breakfasts…read moreand lunches for 10-20 dollars

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

Leanne Young, the charismatic, smiley, and upbeat woman manning the shop, is an icon! Which we only…read morefound out about after reading up on the location, Ginger Dynamite, its meat pie reputation known far and wide. She had many a local stop by and was incredibly natural about engaging us at the picnic benches making us feel so welcomed! The fact that she is an icon made complete and utter sense! I ordered a small Flat White (5.5 NZD) which came out super bold and strong, all hot drinks served with a double shot. Mind you, Leanne steamed and poured the milk like a boss without even looking at the cup since she was focused on talking to us. A TRUE master! We also had a Jerk Chicken Pie for $8. Their pies are extra crusty with that prominent braiding around the middle. The Jerk Chicken definitely delivered in spiciness and was full of flavor. It certainly intrigued many a customer since it was ordered frequently. They are otherwise known for their award-winning Smoked Fish pie for $10. A stop you must make at this fun roadside cart.

We have been having coffee here daily since arriving in the area from Wellington. Their coffee is…read moregreat - right strength, right temp and served by friendly people. Their hand made pies are awesome too. We had the fish pie and the chilli beef pie, with plans for future purchases to sample more of their range.

Brand new to Motueka, Precinct Dining Co is an upmarket but unpretentious cafe restaurant offering…read moreall day dining from multiple menus. Precinct's mission is "bringing high quality dining to Motueka using fresh local produce, the region's great wines and artisan products". On our first visit I can pretty much say the've nailed nailed that right out of the box. We were in 'Mot', as the locals call it for a family Christmas and my partner Ryan's family had heard good things about the place but not been yet. On our last full day Ryan and I tried Precinct for brunch with our friend Hamish. We'll most certainly be back next time we are in town to try the lunch or evening fare. The breakfast menu offered the usual array of morning provisions; bacon and eggs, mushrooms on toast, salmon and an 'American Stack' of pancakes but probably because we were hungover all three of us immediately opted for 'The Real Deal' aka a big breakfast. The meals were fast and the service overall prompt. The food was very good and very nicely presented. Being Paleo I ditched the toast which was extraneous anyway really as the potato hash cake was more than adequate. According to Ryan the coffee was great and my peppermint tea was excellent and impressively presented with teapot, cup and saucer with an information card about the tea. The lunch and dinner menus feature items such as burgers and sliders, pulled pork, terrine, steaks, seafood and salads. All sound great and as promised, sourced as locally as possible. There's even a separate brunch menu which comes on mid morning and into the afternoon incase lunch goers fancy something more breakfast like. Now that's service. There's also a bites menu. So when in Mot... Do as the locals will soon be doing. Go to Precinct!

Dropped in for an open face smoked salmon sandwich topped with a poached egg very tasty. Couple of…read morelocal beers and some hot chips that were excellent. Small place but nice location and service