The Kitchen Cromwell

Great little lunch stop on the way from Queenstown to Tekapo. Just off the highway, plenty of free parking. Two minutes walk from the big fruit sculpture. Outdoor seating with nice views. Great food including a novel white bait dish (see photo) and delicious vegetarian lunch (see photo). Good value, fast, friendly service. Perfect!P

Food and coffee are so tasty, which really surprised me as they are in a small town. They use the well-known Underground coffee beans roasted in Christchurch and the barista knows what she is doing. Staff are more than friendly and helpful with lovely smiles. My parents are from Asia and they even loved the food. Such a gem in a nice and cozy town. Great for families to drop in and enjoy the amazing food and hospitality.

New Zealand knows how to do breakfast/brunch. These dishes were so delicious it was wrong. Coffee was also amazing. Flat white's because our default order by the end of our trip to NZ!

I had the pleasure of visiting The Kitchen Cromwell in Cromwell, New Zealand and I have to say that it was worth the wait! Although I had to wait for almost an hour to get my food, the end result was more than worth it. The food was absolutely delicious and exceeded all of my expectations. The flavors were well balanced and the presentation was beautiful. The staff was friendly and attentive, making sure that I was comfortable while I waited. I would highly recommend The Kitchen Cromwell to anyone looking for a delicious meal. The wait may be long, but the food is worth it.

Cozy cafe with great options for gluten and/or dairy free dietary requirements. The staff are lovely, too!