Best Lunch in Whanganui

76 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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Parnells Cafe Gallery And Garden Art
Parnells Cafe Gallery And Garden Art
79/100 (811 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Healthy
New Zealand
Vegan Options
Cafe
Healthy
Cafe
Contemporary
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Belgian Waffles with Banana
Spinach and Feta Tart
Parnells Breakfast
Kids Platter Pancakes Gelato Drink Lollypop
Eggs Benedict
Choc Mocha Cake
Burger
Toasts
Build Your Own Salmon Tomatoes Small Side Salad
Vege Benedict Stack
Mushroom Bacon
Absolutely
Ice Cream
Caramel Latte
Gelato
Eggs Your Way
Cakes
Poached Eggs on Toast
Kids Pancakes
Chicken Burger
Salad
Loaded Wedges
Flat White
Morning Latte
Date Scone
Iced coffee
Crumbed Chicken Panini
Sit down
New Zealand
Contemporary
Healthy
Café
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Parking Available
Table Service
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Outdoor Seating
Gift Cards Available
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Delicious eggs bene & big breakfast. Definitely recommend. Awesome service as well☺️ Thank you. Beautiful art as..."
Wix Holland Barnett
"First time we have had a takeaway coffee. OMG has to be the best in town. You definately have two new coffee addicts. Thanks for the fantastic..."
Simon Carter
"Always good food. Coffee good too. One of my regular..."
Diamond Jones
"Lovely food. Awesome kids menu. My 4 year old love the fresh fruit with icecream. Will be back. Staff were warm and..."
Jodi Rasmusen
"Wow the corn stack was out of this world!. Great value..."
Diana Senior
"We booked the cafe for the evening for our Te Ora Hou team. The venue was spacious and we had it all to ourselves. The food was plentiful and so..."
Judy Kumeroa
"Prices on Google have not been updated, and everything is a couple dollars more than what I have seen online. Classic eggs benedict was good! Coffee..."
Mika
"It was an amazing breakfast with the members of God's Holy Nation Foundation at Parnells Cafe & visiting my grandma's land in Jerusalem..."
Brenda Kara
"As we have a group of members with our Therapy dogs coming for a gathering or hosting an event. Parnell Cafe shows their support and provide one of..."
Hannah Jojofa
"I travel a lot for work. Scrambled eggs is my go to brekkie and i could count on one hand how many do that well.... but i came here and could not go..."
cassandra eade
"Nice staff and menu options. Place isn't super high dining if you are looking for a place like this. Is a more family orientated place but very nice...."
alice02
"Thorough enjoyed food and coffee. My small quiche was slightly cold Not only after asking for it to be re-heated I received a whole new slice and..."
glenniss taramoeroa
"I was impressed by reasonable prices, and friendly staff. My meal was an omelete and it was the best I've tasted in a very long while. My friend had..."
Cris Rukuwai
"Classic eggs bene with bacon, a very good breakfast! Great coffee to wash it down and very friendly service. Travelling through close to the state..."
Derwent McPhee
"Had eggs Benedict , the best I've had in awhile and I would highly recommend it to anyone else. My friend had the same and also enjoyed it , it's..."
John Burston
"Good location, spacious, light, nice food, plenty of car..."
Vance Crozier
"Hidden from plain sight, the Parnell Cafe from Whanganui was a serendipitous surprise (other cafes closed to mourn for the Queen’s death). Decor..."
Jack Liu
"Great for breakfast with good coffee and super good service. Omelette was..."
James Mowat
"Lovely cafe with several different eating areas both inside and outside. We had really delicious bacon eggs Benedict. Bacon was absolutely 👌...."
Matthew Mills
"Always a pleasure to go to Parnells. Excellent food and service. Enormous..."
Jenny N
"good covered outdoor and indoor spaces. with an uncovered outside space as well. Warm atmosphere. Popular, was quite busy while I was there- & was..."
Shan W
"What an awesome Salmon Eggs Benedict. One of the best ever. The chef who made this needs a huge compliment. Definitely my place of choice for future..."
Samuel Mackenzie
"Great food snd great coffee and nice outside..."
Alex
"Great place, the vege stack with egg & bacon was fab, hoping to have it again..."
Cherilyn McLay
Expresso Garden
Expresso Garden
79/100 (21 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
New Zealand
Cafe
Cafe
New Zealand
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Sit down
New Zealand
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
Country Cafe & Playground
Country Cafe & Playground
78/100 (171 ratings)
Quick Bites
Cafe
Cafe
Lunch
Breakfast
Café
Playgrounds
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Lovely place to take the kids and have a meal. Food was delicious, thank..."
Liana Potaka
"My boy and his mate entertained themselves for hours here. There is a good variety of food And the staff are friendly. There is also areas that can..."
Vance Crozier
"Great place to take children indoor and huge outdoor playground great food and well priced.setup for birthdays and family outings really great idea..."
Darryl Cox
"Excellent place for family and children. Spacious and well laid out. Highly..."
Joseph Smith
"Had a wonderful lunch, meals were huge!! Was great to watch parents enjoying their meals while the children played. Something fie every age highly..."
Gwen Fletcher
"This Cafe is specifically catering for children and their caregivers. There are 2 wonderful areas designed with little people in mind, an indoor..."
Bonnie Lethaby
"A nice place to have a cuppa, something to eat and relax. Friendly, helpful staff. There is a good range of food to choose from. Slightly on the..."
Lucy Whittle
"Great cafe for those of us with children. They take child friendly to a new level. Not just great indoor and outdoor play areas but bathrooms set up..."
Griphlet _
"Soo amazing! Food is fabulous! Sooo full and happy. Kids got to play well my bestie and I had a lovely catch up. There needs to be more places just..."
Casey
"Seven of us for lunch. One meal was strangely late so client was offered a free drink n compensation. Great food at reasonable prices. Staff couldn"t..."
Peggy Fittes
"Friendly staff, great value for the size of the meals. And kids throughly enjoyed spending ages running and biking round play..."
Frying Kiwi
"Great place for kids, plenty of entertainment. Good food, decent prices. Good place for the whole..."
Tracey-lee Hopkinson
"Nice place to take the kids staff are friendly and the food is good at affordable..."
Adam Johnson
"Great food, fun and all round environment. The play land is amazing and my kids are always happy playing there..."
Francois Izatt
Pita Pit
Pita Pit
77/100 (208 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Fast food
Healthy
Vegetarian Friendly
Healthy
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Fast food
Healthy
Fast food
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"Girl at the counter mazariah was super helpfull.. explained I had never been there before and she showed me all the boards and what was good. Nice..."
Andrew Sperling
"Fast friendly service. Good work, PP..."
Michelle Vipond
"Really clean and tidy location. The staff are super friendly and with Covid, I've been using their online ordering system and no matter how many..."
Tati Ryan
"Yum! Had the new BOWL’D range from here last weekend and it was delish! Can’t wait to try the other ones & good service as always. Will..."
Jessi Podjursky
"We stopped here to collect food for dinner because parking was a problem elsewhere. I don’t eat meat and was somewhat dubious about having the same..."
Tanya Coleman
"Lovely ladies served us, and very helpful too. We hadn't been to Pitapit for about 3 years and we couldn't remember what it was we used to get. A few..."
Judie Flower
"Have been here a couple of times not alot tho sooo I can say they have definately improved on their salads, but I still feel they should add more..."
Tina Hopkins
"Nice Pita Pit but disappointed that when chips on the menu come after wedges they are not 'fry chips' but more like fried Pita pieces. I felt this..."
kitnkat nz
"Friendly staff, super quick service. Love their..."
PAULA HODSON
"Love the Food So Delicious!!! Perhaps faster service or more staff would be good but overall kind of good prices and fantastic..."
Benjamin Ross
"Was the first time there..very helpful at what to choose..and could have a gluten free..plenty of variety.. Update..was not such good service now..."
Annie Carlsson
"Our first time eating at Pita Pit, it was really fantastic. Great service, well presented and very yummy. Keep up the great..."
Val Coffey
"Where do I start...freshly made super healthy food all in one...okay it's all on the dear side of things but it's worth it so don't take my word 4 it..."
Lisa-maori Byron-Davies
South Beach Cafe
South Beach Cafe
76/100 (170 ratings)
Quick Bites
New Zealand
Cafe
Cafe
Lunch
Breakfast
Cakes
Burger
Wraps
sausage rolls
Sit down
New Zealand
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Lovely morning tea here. Lemon cake with the right level of tang and sweetness, savoury cheese and chili scone, and chocolate and raspberry cupcake...."
Justine Burgess
"Had booked for 20 for morning tea and arrived to find the morning flight delayed and the airport full. The service was awesome and the food and..."
Jenny Spencer
"Had the Pea and Ham soup w flat bread. So delicious. The soup was nice and textured and the flat bread was buttery, garlic loaded light textured with..."
Michelle MC
"Took a group here yesterday for morning tea. Fabulous coffee, and huge scones & muffins and so delicious. lovely chatty owner and very helpful and..."
Barbara Turner
"Barista can definitely make good coffee. Large means large. And speaking of large, the cake portions and the wedges I saw delivered to neighbouring..."
michelle malley
"Very enjoyable salad for lunch. And generous portions of lovely cake - great value for money. We wanted to support the new owner and were pleased we..."
Gayelene Barker
"Well done on getting the cafe up and going again after the lockdown. I only had a cup of coffee here, but it was great. It is important to have..."
Irina Kapeli
"Fabulous that the cafe is open again. Pop in for fantastic food, coffee and service. Café..."
Louisa Krebs
"It was excellent service and great..."
Jason Clark
"Brilliant to be able to have a great cup of coffee while waiting for early morning flight. Lovely lady behind counter was run off her feet but still..."
Jacqui Bell
"A lovely spot. Very relaxing with good coffee and snack prior to departure. My family and I always come out to the airport earlier than usual to..."
Steve Poka
"Not open but lovely check in staff. It is regional airport in nz so what can you expect??? Super friendly people so that helps..."
Paul Addy
"Airport cafe whanganui, Nice little Cafe, great coffee ☕, excellent toasted sandwiches, friendly staff, nice atmosphere with airport runway..."
Michael Purvis
"Arrived early and the nice cafe lady let me in before the airport opened. Great coffee and..."
Derek Poland
"Lovely, relaxing place to drive to and see off loved ones, good cafe food and friendly..."
Stephanie Cox
Kingsgate Restaurant
Kingsgate Restaurant
72/100 (242 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Salad
Lamb
Fish
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
Bloody Burgers
70/100 ( ratings)
Restaurants
American
Dinner
Lunch
American
Dinner
Lunch
Breakers Cafe And Bar
Breakers Cafe And Bar
70/100 (259 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
New Zealand
New Zealand
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Salad
Pork
Sit down
New Zealand
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Television
Reservations
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"Good customer service. Decent serving size. Kids eat free on Mondays with paying..."
saadia maqsood
"I love breakers. Here's why, firstly they have a great range of food. Secondly the staff are always friendly and thirdly Neville is a stand up guy..."
Francois Izatt
"Average to good food, nice desserts, minimal but friendly service. The main attraction is it's extremely child friendly. Our toddler spent half his..."
Tim Wild
"Good traditional burgers. The portions were good sized. It's very family friendly. My little one enjoyed playing with the gaint blocks. Nothing..."
Fatima A. Junaid
"Satisfied overall. Have had birthday parties here for my son,and myself. Good atmosphere. Good variety on the menu. Price point and service overall..."
Ernest Yalden
"I adore the atmosphere in this restaurant. Food is amazing, staff are friendly and eager to assist you. Down side is the portions are big, but you..."
Bonnie Lethaby
"Wow! The only bad thing I can say is I only just found out about this place. If you are looking for The all hallowed middle ground. Better than..."
Edward Minnell
"Absolutely massive meal tasted great,very generous portions. The girl serving and taking orders very friendly, great service. Highly..."
Susanne Davis
"This meal was the best meal we have had for ages. 5 of us went all had different meals and all were 100 per cent .highly recommended. Will be back..."
Clare Graham
"I quite often get the roast pork meal on a Sunday exceptional value at just 9.95. Worthwhile checking out half price steaks on Thursday..."
Stephen Evans
"Nice food, reasonable price, plenty of variety on the menu. (No cabinet food.) Plenty of room between table's, friendly..."
Shirley Magee
"although a bit dated a historic old pup orginally and has the usual breaker deals Thursday half price steak meal good value as are the others familys..."
Ross Satherley
"A lil bit of a wait but omg soo worth..."
jacqui whanarere
"Good family restaurant food reliable the building is quite open in this part and the whole building is sprawling in nature and is an adjunct to the..."
Leo Brown
Mogu Japanese Street Food
70/100 ( ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Japanese
Dinner
Lunch
Loaded Dough
70/100 ( ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
New Zealand
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Frosty Moons
70/100 ( ratings)
Dessert
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Sports bars
Wheelchair Accessible
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Drinks
Brunch
Lunch
Riverside Takeaways
70/100 ( ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Asian
New Zealand
Nepalese
Nepalese
New Zealand
Lunch
Asian
Nepalese
New Zealand
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Red Lion Inn
Red Lion Inn
70/100 (350 ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
New Zealand
Contemporary
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Nachos
Fish
Pork
Burger
Beef
Sit down
Contemporary
Bar
New Zealand
Pub
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
Rocket Roast
70/100 ( ratings)
Restaurants
New Zealand
Dinner
Lunch
Ork
New Zealand
Street Parking
Dinner
Lunch
Cactus Creme Cafe
Cactus Creme Cafe
70/100 (549 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
cold brew
Café
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
Cheap Eats
"It's one of the most convenient cafe in town. Medium range of food to choose from and great for a grab if you are in a rush. Friendly staff, always a..."
Hannah Jojofa
"Really nice coffee. Prices are average. Food is always freshly made and quite a variety to cover all tastes. Seating is both indoor and 2 areas out..."
Bonnie Lethaby
"A lovely place for Breakie. Had the most delicious French Toast here with Bacon and Caramelized Banana while my Partner had the Berry option. The..."
Brayden Anderson
"Delightful staff and food.. Unfortunately the parking meters outside are very inadequately marked for visitors to know.. so I think we'll do the by..."
Natalie Moess
"Friendly staff and great food and drinks. Shared a big bowl of hot curly fries with my sis and had this good looking and tasty "rocky road..."
Chaska Hurtado-Stuart
"WOW!!! What a wonderful cafe. Amazing food, best potato top pie ever. Nice coffee and hot. A must go to place when visiting..."
Shelley Walker
"Absolutely love this cafe but some of the staff need to remember to smile and act like they enjoy being there. Went in Friday around 11am 24/3 to..."
Geniene Taft
"Lovely service. Great food. Nice atmosphere. Not posh. Honest..."
Linley Valente
"Love coming here.... I absolutely love the Kumara eggs benedict.... Great service and friendly..."
Shirona Bennett
"Great little Cafe, for sandwich, slice and..."
Joanne Goulding
"Great food, clean restroom. Recommend to..."
Barry Skinner
"Great food and staff. Cup of tea was..."
Belinda Beets
"We stopped in for lunch while visiting Wanganui , was very busy . We got food from their cabinet selection ( ham , cheese and pineapple sandwiches ,..."
marie armstrong
"Great Cafe in the main street of Whanganui. Plenty of space nice atmosphere. Had to wait a while for 1 a bowl of wedges. Food that we ordered was..."
Stace Bisset
"Love this place, nice food, nice staff. My partner and I come here all the time for..."
Adrienne Mcleod