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Oceania New Zealand Queenstown Cafes

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Cafes The guide was updated: 2024-04-07

Queenstown, like the rest of New Zealand, is a hotbed of coffee culture. Kiwis are known for their discerning coffee tastes and their love of using cafes as social hubs.

You'll find the majority of cafes in the heart of Queenstown, conveniently close to the shimmering Lake Wakatipu. Here, they serve up the beloved brew in a myriad of forms and styles to satisfy even the pickiest of coffee aficionados.

Joe’s Garage

Joe’s Garage

Joe's Garage is an American-style minimalist cafe with a buzzing atmosphere and a welcoming ambiance. This fashionable cafe serves strong espressos along with delicious buns, panini and mouth-watering burgers.

Vesta Design

Vesta Design

Tucked in the back of Queenstown’s oldest house, this tiny cafe and design store offers a unique mix of history, contemporary design and traditional New Zeland art, showcasing unique gift ideas and pieces of art, as well as serving quality coffee.

Vudu Cafe

Vudu Cafe

A vibrant breakfast spot located in the bustling heart of the city, Vudu is a well-established meeting point in Queenstown. The cafe is a favourite among both locals and tourists alike, gaining popularity thanks to its locally roasted coffee beans and a huge cabinet of cakes and pastries.

Patagonia Chocolates — Ice Creamery & Chocolaterie

Patagonia Chocolates — Ice Creamery & Chocolaterie

Patagonia Chocolates is the ideal breakfast destination for a kick-start of the day. Serving delicious coffee, mouth-watering churros, smooth ice-cream and a hot chocolate that is to die for, this cafeteria in the city-centre will satisfy your sweet tooth.

The Exchange

The Exchange

Pop inside this coffee shop with a fantastic reputation for serving fresh, tasty eats and arguably one of the best coffees in the Wakatipu. With mouth-watering options for breakfast and lunch including local wines, craft beers and locally roasted Octane coffee, you will for sure find something that will suit your taste.

The Coffee Club

The Coffee Club

Not only serving excellent coffee but also offers a large range of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals that are available at any time of the day. With a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, you can just relax and catch up with friends either inside or outside. The Coffee Club is a notorious Kiwi cafe chain.

Market Kitchen Café

Market Kitchen Café

At this modern and unique cafe, you can enjoy flavours and tastes from around the world from the multiple food stations. Everything from pizzas, curries to ice cream and crepes are served here. If you are craving for something sweet than dig in on the freshly made pastries, muffins, scones and cakes that are all made on site by the knowledgeable pastry chefs.

Odelay Cafe

Odelay Cafe

With a large selection of fresh baking and cabinet food including breakfast, brunch and lunch menu, you will for sure find what you are looking for. Everything from coffee to cold press juice, salads, raw salads and homemade pies are offered on the menu. If the weather permits, enjoy your food in the courtyard with panoramic views over the Coronet peak and the Remarkables.

Hole In One Cafe

Hole In One Cafe

Set in the original farm stables, The Hole in One cafe is a great place where to relax after a day's sightseeing while enjoying some delicious muffins, cakes or pastries, which are all freshly baked on site. With an extensive casual cafe-dining menu, they also cater food for the hungry guests.

Arctic Kitchen at Taste & Savour

Arctic Kitchen at Taste & Savour

This hidden gem boasts a sunny sheltered terrace overlooking the Shotover River with never-ending views of Central Otago’s striking mountain ranges. At this fully licensed cafe, with an additional wine and food store you can get organic coffee, delicious cabinet food made in-house and an all-day menu.

Bespoke Kitchen

Bespoke Kitchen

Situated a mere five-minute walk from central Queenstown and offering an enchanting view of the bay and the Remarkables, Bespoke Kitchen is a haven for lovers of fresh, unprocessed and local cuisine. From a vegan (no-eggs) Benedict, to a variety of other unique and health-conscious choices, this hip cafe truly lives up to the hype. Perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch after a thrilling ride on the Queenstown skyline/luge. Their early closing time is the only drawback to this otherwise charming spot.

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