Our Favourite Cafes and Restaurants
In the Inner City Area
Babagatto Italian Restaurant
7 Morrison StDeliciously rich Italian fare with flair!
Bobby Franks Cafe
40 Tasman StOur fav brunch spot – exceptional food!
Chokdee
83 Hardy StReal Thai food, either dine in or takeaway.
DeVille
22 New StFunky brunch café, a bit off the main drag.
East St Cafe, Restaurant and Bar
8 Church StExcellent vegetarian food at affordable prices
Green Bamboo
126 Hardy StGreat value Vietnamese
Hardy St Eatery
136 Hardy StLimited menu, but delicious, high quality food
Hopgoods Restaurant
284 Trafalgar StTop-notch, award-winning fine dining - Superb!
Ikko Sushi
167 Hardy StLunch only but beautiful sushi plus more
The Indian Cafe
94 Collingwood StDelicious, authentic and great range
Morri Street
244 Hardy StExtensive lunch menu for diet restricted folk
Nicola's Cantina
6 Church StThe best Mexican in town!
Excellent lunch food with a great range of gluten free and a view of Queens Gardens
105 locals recommend
The Suter Art Gallery Nelson
208 Bridge StExcellent lunch food with a great range of gluten free and a view of Queens Gardens
Lovely coffee and baked goodies – cut through the alley behind the Warehouse
Tozzetti Cafe / Bistro / Bakery
14 Vanguard StLovely coffee and baked goodies – cut through the alley behind the Warehouse
Wonderful high-end dining at Trailways Hotel, lovely outlook at high tide.
The Tides Restaurant & Bar
66 Trafalgar StWonderful high-end dining at Trailways Hotel, lovely outlook at high tide.
The Vic Mac's Brewbar
281 Trafalgar StClassic, generous sized pub meals and drinks
Further Afield
Nahm
322 Wakefield QuayThai with a twist, great waterfront views and deliciously different menu.
Great spot to punctuate your walk on the beach, or grab a takeaway coffee to sip while sitting on driftwood looking at the sea.
15 locals recommend
BEACH CAFE and BAR
Great spot to punctuate your walk on the beach, or grab a takeaway coffee to sip while sitting on driftwood looking at the sea.
Wonderful brunches in a superb garden, just down the road from Eyebright Country Store.
18 locals recommend
The Grape Escape Cafe & Catering
143 McShane RdWonderful brunches in a superb garden, just down the road from Eyebright Country Store.
A basic food menu, but extensive range of boutique brews. Often have a band playing on weekends.
44 locals recommend
Golden Bear Brewing Company
6 Aranui RdA basic food menu, but extensive range of boutique brews. Often have a band playing on weekends.
Fish and chips like no other, eat them straight from the paper while sitting by the sea!
24 locals recommend
The Smokehouse Cafe
6 Aranui RdFish and chips like no other, eat them straight from the paper while sitting by the sea!
Lovely food and great views, which is the norm in Mapua!
48 locals recommend
The Apple Shed Kitchen & Bar
1 Aranui RdLovely food and great views, which is the norm in Mapua!
New Zealand’s oldest pub! Great for a pint and a platter on a dry sunny day.
23 locals recommend
Moutere Inn
1406 Moutere HwyNew Zealand’s oldest pub! Great for a pint and a platter on a dry sunny day.