Best Lunch in Featherston

11 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Vixen Burger
Vixen Burger
99/100 (214 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Fast food
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Foxy Lady and Chunky Fries
Woap 2021 Burger the Remutaka Roast
Fast food
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Quite simply the best. Tonight I decided to forego my usual naked burger and instead tried the karaage chicken salad. It was so tasty, juicy chicken,..."
Annelise Schroeder
"Absolute delicious burgers & fries (they melt in your mouth!) great modern interior & friendly..."
Chris James
"Finally got around to trying the burgers here after hearing so many good things about them. My expectations were pretty high and the Vixen Burger not..."
Aaron Te Whaiti
"These are the best burgers ever, made by spunky ladies in a stylish joint. I would eat here every week if I lived in Featherston. The burger is moist..."
Louise Perzigian
"Had these burgers as I was looking for a quick dinner in Featherston and oh my god!!! This might be one of my favourite bits of my weekend away -..."
Helen Lea Wall
"delicious deluxe burgers worth traveling for. easy website orders mean you can pick it up when driving through. recommend adding a slice of haloumi..."
Jack Sheppard
"Burgers were very tasty, fries were some of the best I've ever had, so good. Limited seating is really the only downside, but the food is so good..."
Linden MacManus
"Awesome burgers, with amazing flavour..."
Petra Harmati
"Love, love, love! Bestest burger joint in the Wairarapa! Love their burgers and fries! Gourmet, generous sized burgers. Highly recommend you make the..."
Mosquito Gully Urban Homestead
"A fully Wahine run joint !!! I've only tried 2 of their burgers whilst in Featherston for business but what burgers they were. This place is honestly..."
Benjamin James
Loco Featherston Coffee
Loco Featherston Coffee
95/100 (189 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Cafe
Breakfast
Lunch
Café
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Free Wifi
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Beautiful setup. The owner is really friendly. The coffee and the cookies were awesome. Loved it. Well done..."
G R (Jack)
"A very boutique experience. Expect to be surprised by the interior. An eclectic collection of books. Very good barista Havana Coffee. A limited..."
Sabyasachi Banerjee
"Funky little bookshop with coffee! Nice staff and a cool feel about the..."
C Hawke
"Popped in today fabulous shop warm and inviting lots of different books its a place where you can just sit and check out the array of material..."
Carla Hitchens
"Great book shop. Very good coffee and very tasty homemade cheese muffins. Very friendly lady who made my..."
Ramon Presant
"Lovely shop, lovely service. Very happy with my..."
Halina Szymanik
"March2021: Books, coffee and a good seat. All of this can be found here. I didn't stop to read today, but did browse while waiting. A hearty..."
J B
"Lovely ambiance. Books and coffee. What could be better? L9ved this place, although coffee scalding hot and burnt my..."
Louise Lynch
"Quaint little coffee stop in Featherston. Lots of books and nic nacs decorating the tables and..."
The Māori That Bikes (Maori That Bikes)
"Not just any book shop. Loads of books but the best coffee I have had in a long..."
Chris Davey
Wharekauhau Lodge
Wharekauhau Lodge
93/100 (94 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
New Zealand
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
New Zealand
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
Baker
Baker
93/100 (170 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Cafe
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
sourdough bread
Apricot Danish
Olive and Rosemary Bread
Café
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Best bakery this side of the hill. A lot of vegan options too which is a really pleasant surprise for any vegan/dairy free people looking for baked..."
Gordon Nowell-Usticke
"Great little bakery. I recommend visiting on Saturday mornings so you can enjoy the Featherston Farmers Market next door as well. Small but tasty..."
Mosquito Gully Urban Homestead
"Hidden gem. The matcha Berry cake was such a treat. Fluffy sponge, just the right amount of sweetness topped with fresh cream. Highly recommend if..."
Bing Bing
"Delicious bread and pastries at this small bakery. These Brunsviger were really good. A lovely light pastry with crunch at the bottom. The almond..."
Robyn McMicking
"Such an authentic bakery.:you get to watch the talented and passionate Baker at work. Everything is made from scratch, the Beef and Blue cheese pie..."
M F
"Beautiful selection of light baked Danish and treats, amazing coffee (Flight Coffee) and the sourdough bread is the best! Great stop if you want some..."
Arran Worsley
"Love this place. Bit of a hidden gem in Featherston. Great coffee and amazing French and Danish goodies + a fantastic range of freshly baked breads...."
Nathan McShane
"The Featherston bakery has really hit its stride. I don't know whether it's new staff or machinery, but one way or another the produce is no longer..."
Paul Mason
"Good coffee and hot chocolate with soya milk. And very nice Danish..."
john charleton
"The Featherston Baker is one of the best. These olive rosemary breads are to die for, such a divine texture and..."
Richard Mayston
Brac & Bow
Brac & Bow
93/100 (1482 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
New Zealand
Contemporary
Vegan Options
European
Grill
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Grill
European
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Pan Seared Fish and Prawns
Mad Hatter Earl Grey Creme Burlee
Beef Cheeks on Parsnip Mash
Burger
Mushroom Burger
Dutch Pancakes
Pork Belly Bites
Spicy Chicken Pizza
Eggs Benedict
Apple pie
Crème Brûlée
Lamb
Cheeseburger
Fish
Steak Sandwich
Pork
House Smoked Salmon
Buddha bowl
Salad
Fried Chicken Burger and Fries
Flat White
Calamari
Chicken Nibbles
Beef burger
Calamares
Rosebud Cocktail
Brac & Bow Breakfast with Bacon
Brac & Bow Breakfast with Salmon
Sit down
European
Contemporary
New Zealand
Bar
Grill
Reservations
Serves Alcohol
Seating
Highchairs Available
Table Service
Full Bar
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Drinks
Mid-range
"Excellent food and even better service, the team at the Brac & Bow have put on an excellent dining experience for me and my family! Would 100%..."
Mitch Anderson
"Lovely venue, cool shaded garden spot, scrumptious food for all tastes, our family love it and smiling service (even on 34 degree days) is top level..."
Kim Goodall
"What an awesome restaurant! Excellent staff, amazing food, great prices. A must do when in or passing through..."
Brendan Harris
"The food was delicious, the service was perfect and they even delivered a brownie with a candle on the house for my birthday. We are telling all our..."
Carolyn Rattray
"Awesome evening - highly recommend!!! Beautiful food, wine and hospitality- thanks guys, we will be..."
Charlotte Brogan
"It’s been so much fun watching Brac & Bow come together - a lovely property that has come to life again. We have had brunch and dinner over the..."
Rachel Hope
"Great service, amazing food and the most friendly staff that go over and above to make your experience the best it can..."
Hayley Kettle
"The service was fabulous, the food delicious. Would recommend a stop in Featherstone to enjoy Brac &..."
Annette Davis
"Exceptional service. Beautiful food. Amazingly friendly staff. A must..."
Fanny Chmelar
"Had lunch at Brac and Bow today. Great vibe. Great service. Simple, tasty food. Good menu for kids - even includes some..."
Catherine Holley
"This business is a great asset to the Featherston community. From the moment you walk in you notice the attention to detail. I have been told that..."
Kees-Karel Joss Peters Lamers
"A fabulous new eatery in Featherston so worth a visit. Love it! Smart and comfortable, a great wine collection and excellent service. We will be..."
Nicole Wijngaarden
"Sadly today only visited for coffee - best coffee I’ve ever had in the Wairarapa. Extremely speedy, polite service and an entirely compostable (and..."
Zoe Hancox-Monk
"Friendly service, delicious local beer and tasty food. And most importantly, we ordered chips for our toddler and they came out super fast which..."
Jessica Larking
"Lovely place! Nice service too. Definitely worth the..."
Kelly Whyte
"Beautiful restaurant and atmosphere. The staff were friendly and very efficient. I had a rosebud cocktail and it was the best cocktail I have ever..."
Seirian Borren-Robertson
"If you're looking for a relaxed delicious Sunday morning brunch then Brac & Bow is the perfect destination. The breakfast is fantastic, service..."
Innes Fisher
"This place is an absolute gem!!! Visited for Brunch on the weekend & wished we'd known about it sooner. Exquisite decor, Food was beautifully plated..."
Ange
"Stopped by for some quick meals, had an amazing burger and some beer. Staff super friendly. The restaurant and hotel have been around for a while and..."
Danish Roy
"Love the decor and love the food! A gorgeous piano and chandeliers, with gorgeous velvet chairs, a fireplace for colder wintry evenings/days. We..."
Rachel Norman
"Budda bowl was outstanding, the lime herb sauce is devine. The pie of the day was very good. Feijoa kombucha highly recommended. The chocolate..."
Richard Mayston
"Excellent in all respects. The duck and beef cheeks were excellent. The fries are also worth..."
Joe Ninety
"Absolutely 10 out of 10. Service, food and wine was excellent. Very knowledgeable on the superb wine list. Not a long wait for the meals and no..."
Keith May
"Worth a visit, very eclectic decor, but tasteful - delicious..."
Janetta Mandeno
"Great place for a coffee and breakfast. Food was great and plentiful. We are coming back one day for..."
Kiwig1rl
"Beautiful place to have dinner and relax with a drink, highly recommend if your either passing through or staying in Featherston. The staff were..."
Arran Worsley
"Popped in here for lunch after coming over from WLG for the weekend. Beautiful set up with relics from days gone. Well kept and little dust to be..."
Sally
"It's hard to put into words how highly my partner and I rate the Brac and Bow. The food, service and atmosphere is second to none. Wellington is..."
Michael Mulgrew
"The restaurant decor is beautiful, perfect for date night. We ordered the chicken and the rib eye steak - both were delicious! The chocolate mousse..."
Manasi P
"Always a great experience coming here, both food and drinks are always amazing! Staff are lovely and accommodating. I’m not usually a steak eater..."
Sophia Malia Klinge
"Great place. Flavoursome food. Went in for a drink and a snack on the way past. Looks small from the outside but deceptive as it’s large and roomy..."
Eddie Peel (Ed)
The Land Girl
The Land Girl
88/100 (457 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Vegan Options
Cafe
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Savoury Scones
Hot Pies
Cheese and Onion Toastie
Cheese Scone and Coffee
Tropical Fruit
Flat White Pie Scone
Donuts
Apple Pie
custard square
Café
New Zealand
Café
Street Parking
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Drinks
Cheap Eats
"Great food and friendly service! We were happy to find this place after a long hike at the Putangirua Pinnacles Scenic Reserve! Cool spot with..."
Madison Parrott
"Nice late lunch. Caramelized nuts too sweet in the sandwich for me, but really nice to have a veggie option and loved the other sandwich contents...."
Louise Lynch
"A must stop off on the way to or from lake Ferry, very good coffee and cheese scone! Other counter food looked tasty, acres of outdoor seating and..."
David Adams
"The wonderful thing about The Land Girl is it's such an unexpected surprise to find such a charming and convivial cafe so far off the beaten..."
Lush Places
"Wonderful little spot with cozy, community vibes. Definitely worth a stopover if you’re in the Lake Ferry / Onoke..."
Tashana Poblete
"A small aesthetically pleasing cafe and gift store. Friendly staff. Little options for the food selection but there are all so good in every bite!..."
Winnie Felicia Gunawan
"Nice food, good coffee, friendly staff. We stopped there when cycling to the coast. Was perfect place to refuel tired..."
Sean Duggan
"This place was an absolute haven on a recent bike ride. We would have been happy with any nourishment, but the food was tasty and the coffee was..."
Sam Leitch
"A good cafe to enjoy a cup of good tea under the sun. The place is full of history and it was a good time spent here. The cakes and scones here are..."
Jane Wick
"Fantastic place for a break. We only had coffees and some pastry but it was very nice. The place is full of locally made stuff to..."
Emilia Stocks
The Royal Hotel Featherston
The Royal Hotel Featherston
81/100 (223 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Wine Bar
Cafe
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
After-hours
Messines Bar & Restaurant
Messines Bar & Restaurant
79/100 (68 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
"Well I know that Featherston is the place to "be" - these days ..but what a shock! This take away/restaurant must be a well kept secret - only I've..."
R.Meryl WasdellBrown
"Great restaurant with good honest food. Extremely reasonably priced and the staff were very friendly with prompt service.Would definitely..."
Barry Whitney
"We regularly go to Messines. The owner Mike and his wife are great hosts. The menu changes often with specials like whitebait available. It's very..."
Vicki Johnson
"Food was great. Loved the lamb vindaloo. Server was kind enough to make it less spicy for my taste. Highly recommended..."
Jin Yean Liew
"Try here because of road closure due to crash. Overall, it is good for taste. I like the lamb shank and butter chicken. Price is good as well as..."
W Chin
"Great local bar and restaurant, that’s open to the public seven days a week. Pop in for the cheapest pints in town, stay for a good selection of..."
Nirmal Grewal
"Don't judge a book by its cover could never ring more true when it comes to Messines. We happened to stumble across this place and were amazed by how..."
Grant Gough
"Great people, wonderful chef and owners. Loved my dinner amongst friendly locals. Watched the rugby it was great! Delicious food! Very reasonable..."
Dorelle
"Great place for a cheap beer and some great Indian food. The normal pub meals are damned good too. Friendly..."
Grant Newdick
"We ate from the Indian menu and friendly and helpful staff.Great food. Our family frequently eat..."
Joanne Morgan-Monk
"Excellent scotch fillet! This is a small, but great little place in..."
Roger Eriksen
"A great bar and restaurant with a good selection and reasonably..."
Psyckers DO
"Great staff, great music and food. You must to..."
Romina Lissette Uribe Díaz
"Because of the camaraderie of the members and seeing how bit by bit improvements are being..."
Cheryl Cavanagh
"Karan the host is a very friendly and helpful..."
Nick Burt
"Taking it back old..."
Jody Taku Harrison (DJ JODSTA)
"Nice place quiet good..."
andrew brown
"Nice crowd of people. Nice..."
Philip Zaulda Repelis
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Shane Tooley
Everest Cafe
Everest Cafe
77/100 (970 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Cafe
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Toasts
Smashed Avocado
Burger
Fish Tacos
Quiche
Eggs Benedict
Cakes
Spanish Baked Eggs
Beef
House Ground Beef Burger
Pork
Everest Big Breakfast
Spanish Baked Egg Vegetarian
Muffin
Blueberry Smoothie Bowl
Flat White
Eggs on Sourdough Toast with Hashbrowns
Cappuccino
Salad
Cauliflower Pizza Veggie
Bacon and eggs
Sausages for the Dogs
Avocado toast
Burger and fries
Frittata
Danish
Poached Pear
Sit down
Contemporary
New Zealand
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Wine and Beer
Accepts Mastercard
Free off-street parking
Accepts Visa
Highchairs Available
Street Parking
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Had a lunch here. Enjoyed the coffee. The pie was OK but could do with more fillings. The staff were very friendly. Overall nice little local cafe..."
Christian
"After a night in Martinborough, we grabbed brekkie here before walking to the train station. It was a complete hidden gem, in the absolute middle of..."
Postcards From Peta
"Went here with my mum and toddler son for lunch, amazing food with the side salad being the standout dish and the pizza amazing too. Really quick..."
Vanessa
"We often pop over from Maymorn to have breakfast at the Everest.Great food and ambiance - well supported by the locals.We also always..."
Kobus Van Zyl
"Everest Cafe has outstanding food and service, I find comments relating to how great cornucopia was interesting as when it first opened was very..."
Warren Hart
"The 4 of us enjoyed a fantastic evening meal here. The Staff were extremely polite and efficient, and the meals were superb.If one had to be "..."
Barry Whitney
"Its "hat-eating & humble pie" time! After my lunch experiences, I read the advice of "Barry" & had an early dinner lately! The owners were..."
Peter Icke
"This cafe has been open for about 4 weeks. It used to be Cornucopia.I ordered a flat white with an extra shot and the Big..."
Don
"Lovely Cafe with good food and great portion..."
Glevina Mathias
"Lovely Cafe on SH2 coming into Featherston. Can park on the side street if no room on the main drag and walk for 2 mins. Clean and nice..."
Lena Meehan
"Great to have our cafe back under new owners. Best coffee I have had in a while. Dogs happy to be back getting their..."
Lynda Moore
"Everything was great, meal could have been a bit hotter, coffee, food, staff and atmosphere were friendly and wonderful, will happily..."
karen brooking
"Stopped for a coffee and some breakfast. Excellent coffee. Had scrambled eggs, very good, and beans not so good. Too spicy for me. Prefer the..."
Russell Thomson
"Under new ownership. Great friendly staff, very accommodating. Terrific toasted cheese sandwich. Nice Flight..."
Richard Mayston
"New owners and we arrived yesterday 11.30 not busy 3 adults 3 children and we had plenty to choose from. My husband always at a new place goes with..."
Carla Hitchens
"Stopped by for a late breakfast and was impressed. Quite a wide selection to choose from. Very friendly staff. Saw the lady at the counter come over..."
Sabyasachi Banerjee
"After a night in Martinborough, we grabbed brekkie here before walking to the train station. It was a complete hidden gem, in the absolute middle of..."
Peta McConachie (Postcards from Peta)
"Kitchen was closed yet theystill made me hot chips. Friendly serving staff. Selection of alternative milks. Spacious bistro with Selection of indoor..."
Ms W
"What a beautiful way to spend the Wellington anniversary day, at Featherston's beautiful cafe Everest Pioneering Cuisine. The staff are so friendly..."
PL V
"Featherston has had a couple of dud cafes in past years but this one isn't one of those and is worth a stop. Spacious interior, friendly staff, great..."
John Morrow
"Good menu. Reasonably priced. Good service. We had the Potato Rosi and the porridge. Both meals were nicely presented and tasty. The coffee was a..."
Glenda Phillips
"Awesum meal, Shane and team did a great job, food was..."
Sean Walton
"Featherston, Everest Bistro. Very friendly as staff, fast yummy coffee and plum danish, all staff were wearing masks. Cool. Warm and very sunny, nice..."
Oriana Goundar
"Consistently friendly and good service. They have low carb options as well like the cauliflower pizza which is handy. Great..."
Hayley Kinsey
"Great food and very friendly..."
Stephen Tan
Gusto Cafe
Gusto Cafe
70/100 (13 ratings)
Restaurants
Lunch
Breakfast
"Great mocca's. We called in on our way to Lake Ferry. Food..."
Bruce LAWRIE
"Nice traditional custard..."
Billy West
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