Shredded Chicken Soft Shell Taco with Chipotle Chimichurri and Pickled Onions
Salmon
Lamb Shoulder
Lamb
Fish
Pork
Chowder
Scones
Granola
Flat White
Prawns
Cheese Scone
Banana Bread
Fish Tacos
english breakfast
Eggs and Toast
Burger
hot chocolate
Polenta
Vegan Toastie
porridge
Eggs Benedict
Date Scone
croissants
Toasts
Social Climber with Streaky Bacon and Poached Eggs
Sit down
Café
Contemporary
New Zealand
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Wow the best food in alongggggggg time.
The pumpkin almond dish was amazing and the shared lamb dish brilliant too.
Oh and omg the crumble and..."
Kent Allan
"Delicious food. Great drinks menu.. loved the deli Also :)
Happy, helpful staff. Great vibe. Kid friendly too!
Highly..."
Suzy Lee
"It was a great night for 2 couples. We were waited on by the owner who was very engaging and friendly.
The fondue for four was wonderful. We were..."
Mark Burns
"Absolutely fantastic meal! Service, food and wine selection and atmosphere perfect. Best place in Wanaka by far. Keep up the great work..."
Deb Sutton
"Stopped here on our NZ road trip as had been recommended by a Wanaka local. The cheese scones and coffee did not disappoint. Service excellent...."
Margo Roxburgh
"Awesome food and service. � our waiter was very lovely and sorted our extra wishes as..."
Franciska Geldmacher
"The food was great and staff friendly. Would definitely go again and recommend to..."
Rachael Leslie
"I love the coffee at Federal. The barista knows his stuff. The foods always good but the best thing, the staff are always so..."
Clint McRae
"I love the place and staff food is the best coffee is..."
Ben Suncin
"The place for coffee and breakfast in Wanaka. Great bacon butty had by us and a bit of food envy happened watching the food coming out to the many..."
Ian Wright
"Spent Xmas Eve outside Federal Diner, had a really lovely meal and all the staff was..."
Michelle Watts
"Second day on a row at Fed Diner/Fedeli - the pork roti lunch dish is fantastic - and my daughter loves the vegan cakes - hope to sneak in again..."
Hamish Girvan
"Went here for a quick pick up based on other reviews. Tried the Almond croissant and brioche. Both were pretty good and the coffee was good as..."
Parik Andhare
"We stopped by and got the eggs Benedict which were simple but delicious. The eggs were hot and runny. The coffee was a bit bitter however. Friendly..."
Bear Noms
"Just had the most incredible breakfast at the Federal Diner & it was absolutely delicious! The place was a buzz with plenty of atmosphere yet the..."
Brooke Burgess
"We came here for breakfast on a busy Saturday morning, it was the first place we walked past coming out of AirBnB, what a little Gem.The staff..."
Let Laura Eat
"I stumbled across this little hide away place on one of my strolls of Wanaka.What drew me to the menu was the 'Vegan toastie'. I was..."
VeganVonTeese
"We had a delicious breakfast in this bustling little cafe hidden down a wee alley way - the coffee was fantastic and the food was really tasty...."
Foodandwinefan
"We went for dinner and it was absolutely delicious! We had the fish of the day, risotto special and the Angus steak and all were amazing. If you have..."
Michelle Veysey
"We came here on a busy Sunday morning. The staff were nice but it was a little bit awkward waiting around for a table. They split up our group until..."
The Taste Bud
"Food was great, the chicken curry soup was delicious and the decor of Federal Diner was awesome, service was pretty good too. Only thing that stopped..."
Emma Bann
"The food here is consistently good, but this place seems to get overwhelmed when it is busy on public holidays. My baked eggs became fried eggs. The..."
Hamish.rutherford
"Awesome atmosphere, great buzzing cafe and yummy food. Ordered the bananarama smoothie and the rottie roll, my friend has a glass of local roase and..."
Food Reviews
"Cute but a bit too hipster for me. Off the main strip along the lake, but still great views from it even though it's set in the back streets. I was..."
Kbel
"Rated this a 4 as I didn't manage to eat here because ran out of time. But first impression is great friendly service as the guy made me a good iced..."
ShoRt
"An unsuspecting cafe in Wanaka, set off the main tourist strip, you probably only know it is there if you are in the know.I decided to give..."
Rosemary Young
"Coffee was average. If you get a get one don't get a double shot because a single is quite strong in the first place. A little loud but awesome vibe...."
Tash Rawlinson
"It's not on the main drag, nor is it apparent from the street. But Federal Diner is a cosy friendly delicious hideaway for breakfast or..."
Onara
"Great place for breakfast - warm and good service. I am not a cooked breaky guy but if you want to breakout this place has super food and the..."
Robin McKay
"Baked delights tempt you as you walk in past the kitchen counter – pastries, scones and bikkies and the smell of coffee hangs in the air, tempting..."
Heneedsfood
"Having read about Federal Diner and it's extended hours for dinner (seasonal) in the AirNZ mag, we had to go. Seven of us went along, we had booked..."
Catherine Carran
"I’ve always only been to Urban Grind for my cheese scones whenever I’m in Wanaka until a friend suggested Federal Diner cos he thinks they make..."
Cynthia MacQuarrie
"Absolutely amazing banana bread. It’s enormous so sharing is recommended. Great hot chocolate, eggs on toast, and bacon butty too. Staff were very..."
Felicity Craft
"Lovely food and service. Everything was fantastic and it all was ready very quick. Great breakfast spot with the..."
S Martini
"Our favourite go to for coffee and lunch.
Great service, amazing food, perfect coffee. What more do you want?!
The seafood chowder is to die..."
Greg Spark
"Yum yum. Have become a bacon butty fan since arriving in NZ. This one was very tasty with an egg added. Daughter loved her eggs Benedict. Plus we..."
F Mitchell
"Nicely tucked in a corner, this place serves pretty yummy scones and egg benedict's! Kids' pasta n pizza were wiped out in a flash. Nice ambience..."
Candis Yeo
"Outstanding food! Appreciated that they made our bacon extra crispy and poached eggs over hard as requested. Especially enjoyed the organic..."
Lavender Trees Demello
"Great little find, superb and attentive service, great food (Scones, granola, eggs - every meal was a winner). Cannot recommend highly..."
Stephe Wilks
"Tucked away in a little alley, it can be slightly hard to find. Reasonable prices for wanaka food scene. Must have - date scones. Fluffy and crispy..."
Bumble Bee
"Excellent food options with awesome service from the Staff. Tried alot of dishes all was good and very..."
Lynx Annexsia
"Ordered the vegan toastie with gluten free bread and vegan cheese. Yummy and definitely better than average. I also ordered fresh beet juice, small..."
C. M.
"The food here was great! The eggs were super well done and the cheese scone was perfect! Highly..."
Chris Lamb
"Great coffee and scones. We were served by an gentleman who gave exceptional service and was really kind. After l wished l asked him his name. We..."
Chela Cain
"Absolutely 5 stars. One of the best breakfast places I've ever been to as for nice, cheery vibe and INCREDIBLE food...."
Kelly Bessem
"Can't wait to get back there for brunch. We went there for my wife's birthday. Food, atmosphere, and staff were all
Brilliant..."
Sam Ohanian
"Perhaps the best eggs Benedict in Wanaka or even south island! The cafe is hidden in a small alley and they are one of the few cafes that open real..."
Brian He
"Great place! Popped in for dinner 3 times over a week it was so good. Had seafood chowder twice (absolutely superb!) and beef roti once (messy but..."
Jon Dawson
"Busy public holiday in Wanaka Central, everyone wants a good nosh and java...very happy to be greeted by a friendly staff she has her hands full and..."
Anita Billings
"What a find! Amazing food from a great menu. Lamb burger with beetroot infused in the pattie. Coffee was pretty good too. Friendly staff were very..."
Mark Lawrenson
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