Popped in for a coffee on our way back to Queenstown, and the cafe was very busy! Although we…read moredidn't stay long, we were impressed with the variety of pastries and food available and enjoyed both our coffees. Would definitely stop by here again if we're ever in the area.

Stopped by at Sandfly cafe for an afternoon coffee break. Although there were many people inside…read morethe cafe the service was very helpful and efficient. We ordered some coffee, scone, and focaccia with pizza toppings (I think). We decided to eat outside since it was a nice day. The food tasted good. Hopefully, next time we can order some entrees to try.

Best food we ate in all of NZ! This unassuming little cafe tucked in the nook between a real estate…read moreoffice and the jade and shell jewelry shop is the real gem in town! We ended up coming here for breakfast one day, lunch another, and pre-dinner snacks another. My favorite thing I ordered here was the veggie stack for brunch/breakfast. They serve brekkie here until 11:30am and their poached eggs are where it is at! Their baked goods are also fresh, dense, and worth every cent. They change up their specialty scones daily at the front pastry container at the cashier. My favorite was the cheese scone - I had two of these in one day! When it's good, it's good! My friend enjoyed the fruit muesli baked slice as well as her ham and egg benedict. They have clean restrooms in the back, free WiFi, and a patio for smokers in the back as well. Service was good and free water is available with glasses in the cooler. I can't say enough about this place - what a great!

Delicious and super flavorful food in this cute little spot tucked away on the Main Street of this…read moretiny little tourist town. We got the Burger and chips as well as the OT Buttie. Both came out super quickly and we're so delicious and freshly made. Staff was super helpful and quick with our food. I will also say best Moccachino in all of Te Anau that I've had so far especially with a little bit of caramel.

I thought the food was just okay until later that night (27 Nov 2025) I got violently ill. One of…read morethe specials was seafood linguini. Can't say for sure but I believe the mussels were bad. I got food poisoning from this dish. My wife had the gnocchi and she was fine. After dinner, we shared a gelato from another cafe so I know it was the seafood linguini that made me sick that night.

You'll need a reservation for this place. Good vibe, good food! We had the mussels, lamb and…read morevenison. All well prepared and tasty. Service was spotty- had to ask for our drinks after starters were served but drinks hadn't arrived. Kept needing to ask for items along the meal. The place was busy but not crazy busy.

Happy to have found this place while staying near Te Anau. We had one bowl and one bao. Both were…read morevery tasty. Service was friendly and speedy. The seating area was amenable and uncluttered. We were happy to be there. Tried to go back on a Sunday only to discover, to our everlasting dismay, that they close early on Sunday. We subsequently had to endure some marginal Mexican food down the street. Go to Ditto. Be happy.

Ditto (fka: Bao Now) has Asian fusion food in the laidback town of Te Anau. They have a menu of…read morebaos as well as bowls. We came around dinner time and was told it'd be a 30 min wait or so which is fine. We got some glasses of wine and sat outside (which can use some more heat lamps but is what it is). Ultimately had to wait for close to 70 mins before we got our food in a silent fashion. No mention of the wait. The food itself was fine, nothing to write home around but decent for the area. Bao bun was average but pork belly as good as you'd expect. The bowl was light and had some decent seasoning, but a bit expensive for what you're getting. And for the price and wait, would've ate anywhere else in town.

An incredible spot in the very cute town of Te Anau. They have some seating outside but I actually…read morerecommend going across the street to the Te Anau Gardens for a beautiful view while you eat (obviously only if the weather is good). I've been obsessed with meat pies since I got to New Zealand and this didn't disappoint. We got 4 things: 1. Chicken Brie and cranberry (seasonal special) 2. Venison and plum sauce 3. Lamb and mint 4. Sausage roll The seasonal Brie and cranberry was by far my favorite with delicious Thanksgiving-esque flavors. Would strongly recommend in you swing by around when they have this. The lamb and venison were incredible. I particularly enjoyed the plum sauce making the venison incredibly tender. All 3 were on the heavier side which matches my palette, but maybe not yours! Side note: the sausage roll was fantastic. One of the better ones I've had in New Zealand!

Can't beat a little local spot for savory & sweet pies with a coffee after a night on the Milford…read moreSound! We popped in for a snack after our boat trip before the lunch spots opened. The meat pie was warm & delicious as was the dessert pie! Perfect size for take away & holding while walking the streets for browsing the local shops. There isn't inside seating, but outside picnic tables. Staff was kind!

Great restaurant with friendly service! It is cozy and has like a pub feel to it…read more Food was really good! The mussels were delicious and the portion was huge! We also ordered the venison which was cooked perfectly and the toffee pudding with ice cream was delicious.

Cafe is cozy, food was served hot & fresh. Staff is kind! Thankful it was open for lunch as the…read moreother options were breakfast & coffee (which this cafe also has). We had the breakfast burger, wings, & grilled chicken sandwich & enjoyed!

Basically cheese crackers masquerading as pizza…read more We came here because we failed to reserve a seat at one of the good restaurants in town. Please don't make the same mistake!

Our Milford sound tour bus stopped in town for an hour breakfast and bio break. While most folks…read moreheaded to the "obvious" cafe, a few of us thought of giving some business to the other cafes. 30+ minutes to make an omelette in a lightly trafficked restaurant is a bit too much. Had to leave without breakfast because the bus was leaving. Felt sorry for the girl behind the counter but as a business, knowing that tour buses are going to come in for the one hour each day and not be prepared for the influx of people is just silly. Get some people for the the one hour and then go back to bed or whatever. Smoothie was good, and I think the food would have been great if they could make it in time. Hope they fix their service issue.

This is a large cafe with a souvenir/general shop attached. The food is as you'd expect from an…read moreaverage eatery and there's lots of space for travellers to sit and rest before making the journey on to Milford or perhaps to start their hike/tramp into the surrounding bush and mountains. I enjoyed quiche and salad for my lunch. They are often visited by groups as part of an arrangement they have with a tour company, so be prepared for that if you're there around lunchtime. If you give the barista clear instructions you will get coffee just as you like it - they are very good. The shop attached has a good range with reasonable prices too.

Forgettable place that seems to cater to a lot of tourists headed to the area. It has high prices…read moreand mediocre coffee

Awesome cafe in the middle of nowhere! Great rest stop for food and drink on your way from Point A…read moreto Point B.

Stopped by just for a breakfast and free wifi, and ended up with an experience that was the…read morehighlight of our day. We arrived early, the owner had just woken up but graciously let us in and made us delicious coffee and the most amazing eggs benedict I have ever had. Adorable cat(s), great ambiance, and a very interesting owner - definitely talk to him if you get a chance. Everything home-grown (eggs home-laid) and thoughtfully prepared. Definitely a foodie's heaven. We wished we could stay - live music, beautiful setting and of course I could eat his food all day long.

Love that Fergbaker is open late and the meatpies and almond croissant was delicious. We got a…read moresteak and cheese meatpie while waiting in line for Fergbaker and it was worth it. Service is quick and compared to Fergburger, there was rarely a line. Also limited seating since it's the same block as Fergburger, Mrs. ferg and FergBar.

I practically lived on their quinoa and black bean sandwiches my entire time visiting Queenstown!…read morelol It was incredibly flavorful, hearty, and satisfying. If you're a vegan traveler using Queenstown as a base for long day trips, I highly recommend grabbing a few of these Sammie's to go. They are perfect for taking along on excursions. Be sure to arrive early because the lines get very long and popular items sell out quickly. Even my non-vegan relatives were obsessed with the pastries, so it is truly a spot where everyone can find something to love.