Best Brunch in Lake Tekapo

8 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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Jack Rabbit
Jack Rabbit
93/100 (373 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
New Zealand
Cafe
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Iced Chai Latte
hot chocolate
Large Flat White
Chicken Salad
Burger
Oat Flat White
Iced coffee
Salmon Bagel
Beef Burger with Fries
Soy Cappuccino
Eggs Benedict
Lamb
Flat White and Long Black
Classic Bacon & Eggs
Cream Cheese Scone
Simple Eggs on Toast
Toasts
Delightful Breakfast Bagel
Iced Mocha
Chicken Burger
Ham and Cheese Toastie
english breakfast
Sit down
Café
New Zealand
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Private Dining
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Love their burgers, very good price for the quality. Less impressed with the fries that came with it. I will probably give their tacos a miss the..."
Jason Teo
"I am so glad I walked 200m further to find Jack Rabbit. The outside smells of amazing freshly cut wood. Inside was chic but not overdone. Selection..."
Tania Van Den Broek
"Yes, you have to purchase an item before using their bathroom. (Just a heads up!) The service is lovely here. The food and drinks are delicious! I'd..."
Reychelle Hervias
"Enjoyed a delicious big breakfast and oat milk latte. Great value for money, service was incredible, food arrived quick and the lake views were..."
Amy Lecons
"We enjoyed the scone and salad we ordered. There are a lot of seats and the staff let us charge our phones. Not too expensive given the..."
David Warner
"I booked the Godley Resort which is included this breakfast. Although the room is old style and need to go upstair for the second floor room, it..."
Hyde Yim
"This is the first time in 20 years I've been back to the Godley hotel restaurant. The Belgium waffles were really nice. From the shelves, we got the..."
Charlene Smith
"My wife and I only had their coffee and scones. I got the cheese scone and she got the cream cheese and basil scone. We have travelled all around the..."
Jordan Langro
"Plenty of free seats, a nice atmosphere, with some seats having nice outside views. The food and drinks were really quick. The wedges ($15) seemed..."
Daniel Ryan
"Love this place. Amazing breakfast and view🤩 would love to come..."
Alina Shah
The Greedy Cow Ltd
The Greedy Cow Ltd
90/100 (3075 ratings)
Restaurants
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Cafe
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Sausage roll
Eggs Benedict
Avocado Mushroom Toast
French Toast
French Toast or Pancake
Eggs Benedict with Mushrooms and Spinach
Sandwiches
Toasts
Hello Me Toast
Maroccan Lamb Pie
Bagels
Macarons
Pancakes
Macaroons
matcha latte
Croque Madame
Salad
Eggs on Toast
Cakes
Salmon
Turkish Eggs
Iced Chocolate
Flat White
Beef Hotpot
english breakfast
French Toast with Bacon
hot chocolate
Salmon Bagels
Huevos Rancheros
Omelette
Pastry
The Greedy Breakfast
Café
New Zealand
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Love that how a small town like Tekapo produces such amazing places to eat! Service was friendly, efficient, and attentive even though they were..."
Timothy Lim
"Such a great wee Cafe. We've walked past many times while in Tekapo over the years and it's always been busy so we were glad to get a table for..."
Jessica
"The greedy cow cafe made us come back wanting for more. We enjoyed their food so much we returned the next day as we only had a few days stay at Lake..."
Jeanette L
"Excellent food and service! One of the best breakfast spots in New Zealand. Ordered cappuccinos, iced vanilla latte, halloumi toast, English..."
D M
"I came here in 2019 and loved it but forgot to post a review. I came back again in 2023 the service, the food and the coffee is still the best...."
Gayatri Singh
"love the Egg Benedict with salmon! highly recommended😍 french toast normal. staff was friendly and nice. a bit crowded, many customers, but comfy..."
hiulamchan
"Great place - super organised and the menu has everything in a boutique style. The take away cabinet is stocked full of delicious sandwiches/buns. ..."
David De Witt
"Loved this place for breakfast/brunch. I would say their coffee is the best in lake Tekapo. I ordered the eggs benedict with salmon it was super..."
M R
"This place is so wonderful! The staff are really polite and friendly, prompt service, nice interior decor, and most importantly, the food taste..."
Pei Rong
"Can get very busy. Saturday morning in August was about a 30 min wait for food. I got the French toast and it was great, though a little drowned in..."
Christina Catron
"Local recommended to go here for breakfast, said it's the best in Tekapo and it did not disappoint! Highly recommend the pancakes. Very large..."
Rebecca K
"One of the best place for breakfast near Lake Tekapo. They have good vegan options and good..."
Varun yadav
"Love and enjoy our meals here. Hot chocolate and Smoked Chicken are good. Coming back for more, eggs Benedict with salmon and ginger lemon honey..."
Lucy Wong
"Absolutely adore our go-to café in Tekapo! The staff is incredibly warm and welcoming, and their breakfast options are simply extraordinary...."
Tree Koko
"I had been at The Greedy CoW Cafey 2 days back i and my friends had been to lake tekapo and we had came from very far place like Dunedin and..."
NIDHI (Nids)
"Sometimes it’s the smallest towns that produce the best places to eat and drink and the greedy cow packs an awesome small town punch. This place..."
Wes
"Definitely one of the go to spots for breakfast and coffee at Lake Tekapo. Huge selection of food with plenty of vegetarian options too. We were..."
Xiao Cui
Mackenzies Cafe Bar Grill
Mackenzies Cafe Bar Grill
87/100 (2560 ratings)
Restaurants
European
New Zealand
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
European
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Monkfish
Steak on a Stone
Wedges
Cheesecake
Iced Chocolate
Caesars Salad
Ribeye
Fish & Chips
Eggs Benedict
Sandwiches
Beef burger
Fish and Chips
Burger
Cheesecakes
Steak Sandwich
Kiwi Breakfast
Stone Grill Chicken Lamb Beef
Scooby Snack Cocktail
Lamb
Spiced Mulled Wine
Beef
Fish
Pork
Cocktails
Fish & chips
Affogato
hot chocolate
Salad
Garlic bread
Salmon
Lamb Rack
Grilled Salmon
Toastie
Sit down
Bar
New Zealand
European
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Waterfront
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"One of the more popular restaurant at Lake Tekapo. Their hot stone steak is quite popular but it’s more for the experience rather than quality of..."
Teck Boon
"Great steak on hot stone! Fresh and tasty 👌 I was there with a group of my Polish friends And all of them have positive opinion on Mackenzies. I..."
Barbara Pokrzywa
"Our server was very nice. Polite and welcoming. Food was also good and the burger made me cry - I was happy to have eaten something so nice. The..."
Eric Effin' P - MTB Content
"I had dinner twice here, the staff was was friendly, always checking if you need anything and the food was very good too. I had their rib eye steak..."
M R
"Excellent food. Ordered the catch of the day, grass fed lamb and high-country stone. The service received was awesome and our friendly waiter Waris..."
bill huang
"Absolutely fabulous meal. We went for the Challenge, which is the rump and eye fillet that you cook yourself on a stone grill. It was exquisite; so..."
Sharon Willett
"We enjoyed "The challenger" sizzling plate which had 2 cuts of beef steak. It was the perfect portion for us and we enjoyed cooking it ourselves. The..."
Mandy Nuttall
"Amazing service from staff, food tastes incredible, good variety of food and drinks on the menu. Would definitely drive to tekapo just for the Creme..."
Nikia Upson
"My recent visit to this culinary gem left me in awe of their exceptional offering, and I simply had to share my excitement. The stone-grilled steak..."
LL
"This restaurant truly impressed me! Their coffee is absolutely delightful, with a rich and aromatic flavor that is simply enchanting. The appetizers..."
Eric Cai
"Lovely meal, I’d go out on a limb and say it was the best salmon I’ve ever had! So deliciously melt-in-the-mouth, and serving it on the..."
Lizzys Vintage Gems
"An awesome stone grill dining experience. We ordered stone grill option and porkbelly. Both meals were delicious good portions. Prices are great too..."
Sammy K
"I understand that they were busy during the holidays but the staff were intially quite standoffish. They were more welcoming when we were seated and..."
Mylin Pantaleon
"After looking for a nice hot soup around the village and not finding many options, we (group of three friends) came across Mackenzies Cafe Bar that..."
Veronika Madlung
Astro Cafe
Astro Cafe
83/100 (2178 ratings)
Restaurants
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Cafe
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Toasts
Pepper Steak Pie
Cheese Tomatoe and Onion Toastie
Toasted Veggie Croissant
Sandwiches
Juice & Smoothies
Cheesecakes
Carrot Cake
Bagels
Quiche
Cakes
Salmon
Juice & Smoothies
Juice Shake
Paninis
Latte Coffee
Scones
Cheesecake
Bagel with Cream Cheese
Cafe
Latte with Hazelnut Syrup
Tea
Mocha and Carrot Cake
hot chocolate
Cheesecake
custard square
Bacon and Cheese Scone
Sit down
Café
New Zealand
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Waterfront
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Went up Mt John Observatory on a glorious day. The cafe was busy but we didn't mind the small wait for our coffee and cakes. Why would you want to..."
Breeze Morakot Cherry
"It is an amazing place with superb views and staff who go above and beyond. A lovely server came out to point out which mountains could be seen when..."
Susan Dant
"Absolutely loved this cafe! 5++++ Ordered a gluten free toasted sandwich and got TWO as they thought that the gf bread was too small! It was so good..."
Caitlin Daley
"Great view, friendly staff, and superb breakfast. We would recommend to come right at 9am, since you might have the whole place for your..."
Ben Brake
"Great coffee. Great carrot cake. Very friendly staff. Good prices. And let’s not forget the truly stunning..."
Lesley Evans
"Excellent view! Food is ok. Make sure you bring your postcards, letters, cards etc and mail it from the highest mailbox in the Southern Hemisphere!..."
Ann Koh
"Just fabulous coffee awesome best carrot cake ever had and views to die..."
Margaret Taylor
"The place is awesome! Nice drink nice food nice view Just like a..."
Maggie Low
"Wonderful views from this cafe, good food and drinks as..."
Caroline Peters
"Coffee with a View - Quick Delight at Astro Cafe, Mount John Observatory! Astro Cafe at Mount John Observatory is a delightful stop for a quick..."
Alan Liew
"Possibly a cafe has the best view in NZ. When the weather is great. I really want to sit outside of this Cafe. To enjoy the cafe with the most..."
Fergus Mao
"📍 好牧羊人教堂 The Church of the Good Shepherd This is a must-visit spot in Tekapo! Whether you come during the day or at night, you'll..."
彭笙瑞
"nice place for sunny day, if its rainy i dont really recommend coming here, you need to pay for entry with credit card and drive up the peak to visit..."
Wren Hernando
"you can watch the whole tekapo lake here. It's an extraordinary place to get a coffee. enjoy! however, it charge NZD 8 for entrance for the road to..."
Miko Lam
"Nice place to visit during stay at Lake Tekapo area. Good drive to the top of the mountain with sharp turns. Plenty of space to sit indoors or..."
Ravish M
"Nice view and trail. We are lucky that come on Monday and they open on..."
Vivianne Lin
"Visit during golden hour if you can. Stunning views. Single lane road with steep parts. Many small cars can get up so don’t stress. Hardest part is..."
Samir Ahmad
"$8 to go through the gate and drive to the top. Best place to have your coffee and cake in New Zealand. View is absolutely breath..."
heinz allemann
"Great view of Lake Tekapo and you can bring your own food here to enjoy it with the view. They also serve hot drinks, hot food, ice cream and..."
Galvin Yeo
Lake Tekapo Rakinui Restaurant
Lake Tekapo Rakinui Restaurant
82/100 (175 ratings)
Restaurants
European
European
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Cheesecakes
Lamb
Pork
Beef
Dumplings
Salad
Duck
Salmon
Cheesecake
Sit down
New Zealand
European
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Table Service
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Reflections Restaurant
Reflections Restaurant
82/100 (1394 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Healthy
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Grill
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Eggs Florentine
Calamares
Seared Salmon
Salmon
Spicy Calamari
Lamb
Burger
Eggs Benedict
Pesto
Pancakes
Fish
Fish & Chips
French Toast
Pork
Curry
Beef
Shrimp
Pulled Pork
Steak Sandwich
Chicken Burger
Kids Crumbed Fish and Chips
english breakfast
Pancakes
Soup of the Moment with Bread & Butter
Blue cheese steak
Nachos
Nachos Beef & Chilli Beans
Eggs Benedict
Boul of Fries
Lamb burger
French Toast
Pasta
Garlic bread
Toasts
Salad
toasted sandwich
Duck
Lamb Shanks
Cakes
Calamari
"We had a stopover at Tekapo and we were so hungry, had a quick lunch at this cafe. Service is good and quick, staffs are friendly and I had my light..."
Faye O
"Had dinner on a Wednesday night, inside was fully booked but we sat outside and had a great meal. Superior quality, quick and friendly service...."
Matthew Stuttard
"Reflections cafe & restaurant in Lake Tekapo offers a delightful breakfast experience that caters to both vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. The..."
Ab S
"One of the best coffees I've had in New Zealand! They were accommodating to dietary restrictions and they also have the most delicious slices! I sat..."
Grace Dixon
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reflections Cafe & Restaurant at Lake Tekapo is a true gem! The food is exquisite, and the view of the lake is breathtaking. A..."
Khasseli Tanuwijaya
"Cozy pub near Tekapo lakefront heated with a wood fired stove. The burger was delicious, with a bit of spice. The pork serving was massive but a..."
G Lim
"I cannot fault this place. We had breakfast and it was delicious. The shakshuka was particularly amazing. Presentation was spot on, atmosphere was..."
Jessica Anderson
"Very good price. Beautiful ambiance. Friendly staffs. Delicious food..."
gosmami
"Friendly staff who were attentive. Venison tart best coked meat ever by hubby’s rating! Fabulous chicken..."
Silver Pieces (Charlie)
"Loved its punny jokes about coffee, food's great, its location.. its parking space. Lovely and friendly service staff..."
Jolyn Fang
"Good food, professional staff, reasonably priced for the area, nice atmosphere, warm in winter conditions. Would..."
Timothy Mora
"No exaggeration, these are the best bacon and eggs I’ve ever had. Incredibly friendly and caring staff (thanks for all the surviving New Zealand..."
jac
"Incredible food, very good price. The staff were friendly and helpful. The portions are generous and the red velvet molten cake was..."
millie Levermore
"A great place for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Love their sizzling pork and..."
Jess Tato
"Absolutely delicious coffee! Thanks to the lovely ladies behind the machine, fab service even though you were super busy! Can't wait to come back..."
Amanda Marshall
"The service was exceptional - friendly, welcoming, prompt, despite being during busy lunch. The food was delicious & exceeded expectation. The..."
J C (Jamgirl)
Altitude 720 Cafe
Altitude 720 Cafe
81/100 (42 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Sit down
Café
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Good smoothie and they were able to make a substitution for..."
Lisa Warner
"Open fire was nice, was a bit smokey at times. Wedges were amazing! Pie from pie warmer was cold, fish was frozen. Good coffee, good milkshakes...."
Megan Roberts
"Nice cafe attached to the Tekapo pools. Ordered a smoothie that was fantastic. My daughter ordered a veggie bagel which she said was delicious...."
Sharyn Baines
"Came to buy a souvenir cup and got a free coffee with it. Ordered an almond flat white and it was easily one of the best coffees I've ever had...and..."
Faasalele Malo
"Very nice to relax after some time at the springs, the staff were very nice and the smoothie and wedges were top..."
Trent B
"Meat pies were very good. General Store had wide selection of goodies. Polite and helpful..."
Clare Burnett
"Nice coffee great..."
Brian Norton
"Relax..."
Max Tony
"Great smoothie..."
Robert Glover
"What a great place to sit and have a coffee or smoothie and watch the activity on the..."
Christine Norton
"very tasty carrots..."
breena qin
Doughboys Bakery And Cafe
Doughboys Bakery And Cafe
75/100 (643 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast Food
New Zealand
Fast food
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Cafe
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Fish & Chips
红烧牛肉面
Fish
Sandwiches
Fish Sandwich
Chips and cheese
Burger
Fish and Chips Burgers
Chicken Burger
Cappuccino
Big breakfast
New York Cheesecake
Sausage roll
Bacon and eggs
Baked Beans
Toasted sandwiches
Cheesecake
Cereal
Egg on Toast
Toasts
Raspberry Muffin
B L T Sandwich
Cheesecakes
Beef and Bacon Burger
Cakes
Café
New Zealand
Café
Fast food
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"Who would have thought a cafe could pull off selling rice noodles? But surprise, they nailed it! You might raise an eyebrow at the 24.99 price tag,..."
Ng Yee Leng
"Great food! Needed a refuel after a hike and the noodle soup dishes really hit the spot. Braised beef and pork belly were both really good and..."
Jeffrey Gomes
"Awesome, can't resist the smell of beef noodle from outside so I had to come in😭😭. Ordered A1 (braised beef rice noodle soup) as recommended by..."
Jiemin L
"I think you mean Lake Tekapo Noodle Cafe. This place is clearly under new management and is no longer a bakery cafe. The sign outside still says..."
Dason Wong
"Ordered beef and pork noodle bowl. Rice noodle tastes great while the beef/pork is a bit dry and though. Overall i would reckon a hot bowl of noodle..."
Debs Saito
"Stop for a tea and a cake. The service was nice and helpful as well as the price was reasonable. The atmosphere was just ok, but compared to the..."
Kalle H
"This is not a cafe. It is a noodle shop. And some pretty decent noodles at that!! Definitely do not get the tomato and egg. That was a big miss. The..."
Kyle Brunskill
"The noodles were AMAZING. We had the pork mince and the pork belly and both were authentic and fantastic. Staff were super friendly too! If you’re..."
Sam H
"Noodles were sooo good (ordered the braised beef). So glad I found this place. I can't believe the line was so long next door when this place is..."
Nancy Trejo
"The best place to have food. Yummy, too many varieties with nominal price range. We had Veg and chicken burgers which was more than sufficient for a..."
Pratik Singh Solanki
"We had the beef braised noodles and the pork mince noodles. So so good. Definitely worth trying. One of the best noodles we had in south Island NZ...."
E & I
"The mince and cheese pie was the best I’ve had in NZ! As an Australian, I don’t eat pies at home because they’re full of gristle and fat -..."
Mad Dog Grooming
"Good selection of good food, very reasonably..."
yo_ kantapat
"Awesome food, thanks Yee Leng for the good service and..."
Elias Wee Ern Sheng
"This is an Asian noodle place! The noodles are..."
Sharon
"Everything is good, recommend. especially the rice..."
Eranga Athukorala
"These guys run the fish & chips shop next to it in the evenings. If you're around town looking for a quick fix for dinner, you won't regret trying..."
Marklin Ang
"Delicious food, attentive service and comfortable dining environment – a truly exceptional dining experience! Definitely worth your..."
Wendy Chow