Nelson is home to a number of interesting cafés and coffee houses.
We've scoured the beach township to find the best ones.
The Neat Taste Trail of Nelson Tasman
The Dangerous Kitchen
Despite its moniker, the only thing truly dangerous about The Dangerous Kitchen in Tākaka, is how tasty its food is.
The Historic Langford Store & Post Office
Stepping into The Langford Store in Golden Bay is like stepping into a piece of historic Kiwiana, and immediately brings a smile to your face.
The Courthouse Café
It’s easy to see how The Courthouse Café got its name, housed as it is in Collingwood’s former courthouse.
Bacca Bakery
Flavour, nutrition, and affordability are the calling cards of Bacca Bakery, a two-person operation of love in Parapara.
The Wholemeal Café
Arguably the town’s most recognisable eatery, The Wholemeal Café, is housed in the former Takaka Theatre that dates back to 1910.
Tasteology
The outside of the building is simple and understated in white and sage green, the inside overflows with colour.
Little Dove Cafe
Wholesome food and aromatic pastries inspired by the Levant—the eastern Mediterranean region encompassing Israel, Lebanon, Jordan and parts of Syria—might not be...
Rabbit Island Coffee Co.
Located in a chic, airy storefront a few doors down from
TOAD Hall Café
TOAD Hall Café in Motueka is one of those places you enter once by chance, and never pass up again.
Hardy St Eatery
Celebrating honest food in all its glory is what Hardy St Eatery does best.
Alberta's
It’s hard to find a more picturesque spot for brunch than Alberta’s at Māpua Wharf.
Java Hut
Keen to find that secret local’s coffee spot in Māpua? Make a stop at Java Hut on the main road into town.
