The best cafe in Golden Bay. I go to The Courthouse Cafe often. The food has always been absolutely top notch. The coffee is great. There is a room in the cafe which has a good selection of retro and Kiwiana antiques and books. Always something interesting to look at and / or buy. The Courthouse is a must-visit if you come to Golden Bay. (26 scenic km from Takaka and well worth the drive).
Popped in for a quick bite, and noticed they had a burrito on the menu. Being a Mexican food fan, I thought why not give it a try, and I was not disappointed. One of the best burritos I have had in Nelson, and that includes at the Mexican restaurants! The Chai Lattes were so good that I had a second one!
Best steak sandwich I have tasted. Always good food and great tea!!
Great place to drop in and refresh and relax. You can sense the tension dripping off the punters. Awesome coffee and delicious temptations. Every town should have one!!
Good honest home cooked meals served in a old court house full of character and charm well worth while
Sensational spot, sensational food. Thanks for such a lovely evening last Friday. Best pizza we have had since visiting last year. Sensational quite frankly. Great value too. And then again for the Breakfast stack this morning for brunch. God I could eat that every day. See you next time we are in the Bay.
That Steak-Mushroom Pie was the best I have had in a very long time! No microwave involved, just crispy, fluffy pastry hot from the OVEN. Steak was yummy, without anything "in-chewable", the mushroom were real mushroom slices, carrot pieces gave away the "home made", and the whole pie was stuffed with all those goodies - not just gravy. YUMMY!
Great place with above and beyond service. Huge thanks for sending me the items I left behind! Thank you!
Amazing food, pizza and service. A must visit when in Takaka
Love coming out to Collingwood and a coffee at the courthouse. Always a good chai
Love it! Beautiful spot, great food and excellent coffee...
Great pizzas and wonderful friendly service. Gluten free bases were yummy.
Once again we had a fantastic meal at the Courthouse Cafe!! Almost a year ago our wedding reception was held here, it was fantastic, very well organized by Kylie and her team, ,thank you again and we are already looking forward for our next stop here:) :)
We called in for a quick lunch before going on the Farewell Spit Tour. Great atmosphere. Tidy and interesting. Food was great. Because in the hurry of heating in oven it was THE WONDERFUL fish pie was a bit cool. Better for pie to be heated in oven.
Friendly except to seagulls.
A great spot for breakfast! So interesting to see the history behind the cafe and the place really does have a lot of charm. I found the staff to be very welcoming, friendly and helpful. The food is absolutely delicious, cooked perfectly and well presented. Very filling and the meal sizes are very generous! Definitely well worth a visit if you're looking for a great meal in a unique spot.
Great place to grab some lunch on our travels. Very tasty food. Friendly service. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.
Unexpected, such a beautiful cafe! So cozy and comfy to sit, chill music and people. Delish stuff on a menu.
Totally loved cinamon buns, best I had so far in here. (Nearly didnt manage to take a photo). Will surely be looking forward to come back!
Great pie and chowder. Good coffee. Friendly personal.
Fantastic little coffee shop. Friendly staff and great service. Lovely coffee and would highly recommend the baked goods. We particularly enjoyed the sausage roll and the raspberry, white chocolate and mango muffin - the best we’ve had in NZ!
The perfect place for coffee and a morning treat! Lunch is good too!
The coffee is great and you’ll want to bring your own cup if you need to take away your coffee — they’re eco conscious and do not use disposable wares ✨ ✔️
Way to go!
It's been a few years since we've been I think the menu has massively improved. I had a panini, husband had a beef burger which was homemade and so tasty. The chocolate torte, muffin and caramel slice were fresh and the torte was incredible. Service was efficient and very friendly.
This place is an absolute gem. Delicious food, really friendly service, great kids area with a playhouse (in view from the tables inside) and really nice setting.
The pies are absolutely delicious, really nice brunch and the fresh pressed juices are divine. Collingwood is lucky to have such a great outlet and even open 7 days!
Lovely atmosphere, delicious food, love the use of local pottery.
The one downside is paying for a Twinings teabag 😔 Especially when you see the lovely tea tins full of leaf tea on the shelf.
One other critique is that not all the cabinet food was labelled and certainly not priced. Thus we had no idea what everything cost, but spent a little over $50 for 2x hot drinks, 2x cold drinks, 2x cakes and 2x pastries.
Delicious food & gorgeous old building that has been beautifully redone. Fantastic spot for breakfast or lunch!
Reliable, good coffee. I’m grateful to have a cup of nice coffee while staying at the campground nearby. Recommend their Flat white!
Probably the better of the available options around. Good pizza (Saturday nights only) and breakfasts were not bad.
First time visit. Was not disappointed. Great staff amazing range of food and drinks. The old court building is charming. A must visit. The cabinet food to A+
A lovely spot for some delicious food. Plenty of outside tables. Cabinet and menu food, good coffee. All at a very reasonable price with friendly staff. 100% would call in again. Fish cakes were delicious.
A+++ could not ask for a better meal!
Will be back again t try more.
Quiet more little restaurant just on the right as you first get into collingwood.
One of the few remaining buildings that still stands from the great fires of Collingwood township.
This cafe is in a historic building that used to be the courthouse in Collingwood, hence the name. Nowadays, it's a happy place serving cafe style breakfasts, lunches and pizzas at night. It's great to have a contemporary cafe in what feels like the middle of nowhere. Coffee and service is ok. Excellent choice of indoor and outdoor seating, with a choice of different settings. If you're a chocolate fan, try the chocolate torte, it's deliciously chocolate-heavy.
Yesterday I ordered a chicken cranberry panini and cappuccino and today a bacon & egg bagel and...cappuccino of course! Very nice double shot coffee and nice food too... bread was quite dry and hard both days though. Apart from that it's a great place to relax and enjoy a good cafe when around Collingwood.
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