Reviews of The Greedy Cow Cafe. (Coffee Shop) in Christchurch (Canterbury).

The Greedy Cow Cafe

1758 Reviews

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Coffee shop

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16 Rapuwai Lane, Lake Tekapo 7945, New Zealand

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Information of The Greedy Cow Cafe, Coffee shop in Christchurch (Canterbury)

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Reviews of The Greedy Cow Cafe

N. J.

Brunch menu and cabinet pastries are amazingggg. Coffees were very tasty and staff is friendly. Can get a bit crowded at times but that’s just because it’s so good!

P. L.

Really nice fresh food, good coffee and not too pricey. Friendly, quick service. Outdoor and indoor seating. Seems very popular spot in Tekapo. Toilets but no baby change facilities.

A.

Dropped by here on our trip and grabbed a cinnamon roll and an iced coffee to take away - delicious and a good size for the price! Other treats looked yummy too. Nicely laid out cafe and very clean, the staff were friendly too.

c. c.

Lovely buzzing morning place... Great dark rich coffee. And fast service! Nice food all grilled food brought very hot. Delicious and eeffoc good coffee.... A great stop along the lake.

A. G.

What a nice and confortable place. For me, the best place in Lake Tekapo. Amazing and friendly staff. Food quality it’s perfect. Highly recommended, my partner was super happy with his greedy breakfast 🍳 Just the hours they are operating.

M. C.

The eggs and bacon hollandaise wasn’t too bad, bacon cooked well and bread was nice but the dish needs more hollandaise sauce and the eggs were over cooked / not runny but still tasted good. The macaroons are amazing! Definitely get one of these if you enjoy a sweet treat.

G. D.

Have to agree - 5 stars for my seafood pie, like a chunky thick chowder in soft pastry - had two, followed by a deep roasted coffee - superb!

E.

Top coffee and great service. Best coffee I had across NZ over a week. Sausage roll was delish. The only feedback I have is to perhaps use rocket instead of lettuce in a toasted croissant, lettuce goes a bit soggy and gross when it's warmed up. Thanks! Will stop by if we are passing through again.

G. C.

Great coffee, great staff, great atmosphere. The French toast and eggs Benedict were amazing! Thank you

X.

Always busy, but for good reasons. Be prepared to share tables. Food is delicious. Greedy Cow Big Breakfast was just nice for two pax.

A. L.

Delicious breakfast, great coffee, and amazing pastries! We were so impressed with the food here. We had the pancakes and croque madame and highly recommend both. Oh and a mille feuille custard slice! Delicious and friendly service too.

E.

Yummy! Breakfast and coffee were stunning and well priced.

J.

We had a lovely breakfast today. Pancakes with bacon - delicious. The place was very busy, but had great customer service and big meals. Plenty to choose from. Hot chocolate was good. Recommend.

F.

Oh my gosh, the best breakfast we’ve had in a long time! Absolutely delicious, cannot recommend enough! We had the veggie breakfast and the Hello Me toasts, plus 2 PERFECT coffees to top it all off. Such lovely friendly staff too ❤️

M.

We absolutely loved all 4 of our meals over our 3 day holiday. Everything tasted amazing, looked amazing, arrived quickly, the staff was kind and cheerful, despite it being busy everytime we went. Food was very fairly priced too. We had new years eve dinner here and I saw one of the staff help a lady who came up to the staff and was trying to heat up food for her kids. It was so nice to see the staff member help her out. Cannot speak highly enough of the service, the food and the atmosphere. I wish there was a Cafe like this in Auckland!

V. C.

Fast friendly service. Overall food and coffee standard are good 👍🏻 Just the beef hotpot is too salty. Kids Mac & Cheese and pancake is great. Wide selection of delicious sweets.

C. S.

Vegan wrap was perfect. Very satisfying for a quick meal, even my meat-loving friend was drawn by the smell and asked for a bite. Great selection of cabinet food too. Quick and friendly service.

C.

favorite cafe，This place is always a pleasure. Coffee is always on point. The food is fresh and delicious, homemade.

L. M.

desert was impressive. not quite sweet like kiwi style but definitely worth to try. perfect accompany with their coffee. will definitely come back next time

D.

The Cafe next door had nothing I wanted, the greedy cow had everything. Coffee was perfect, and the sandwich I got with it was more like a meal, I haven't seen so much in a sandwich in a long time. I will definitely go back next time I'm in the area.The food there is amazing and definitely worth the prices. Great customer service and relaxing atmosphere.

j.

Great place for brekkie before hitting the road. I had bacon and eggs on toast and my wife had French toast with bacon and banana .They were both beautiful meals and the hot chocolate was awesome. Highly recommended A+++

K.

Surprised to be treated so abruptly by the woman at the counter - she kept interrupting me when I was trying to order. Then asked me if I wanted my chicken sandwich (containing lettuce) toasted, which I thought was weird (cooked lettuce??) but ciabatta definitely tastes better toasted, so I agreed... and then she threw it into the microwave! Clearly a cafe for passing-through tourists.

K. H.

Lovely little cafe in the heart of Tekapo town. Homey, relaxed atmosphere, good chilled music, and the staff are SUPER friendly! To top it off, the food prices are really reasonable and very tasty...we were spoilt for cabinet food choice! As visitors from Wellington we felt very welcome & enjoyed our little spontaneous find in the town! Thank you, team 😊 Highly recommend. 5 stars!!!!! ❤️

J.

Excellent service, such lovely people! Coffee was amazing and all the meals were nicely presented. Well worth it, great experience

s.

Very nice place to stop at they have Gluten free items on the menu & that was great for me. The staff were very friendly & the table's were nice & clean I would recommend this place on your next stop

P. N.

Great selection savoury and sweet cabinets, also good kitchen meal options. Great coffee, atmosphere and staff very friendly. Definitely recommend if you are in Tekapo.

F.

Love the ambience, the food and the coffee.. The staff always smile and great service!

A.

Fantastic environment and food. The whole store and brand is well designed. Definitely should try their pies as well! They got so many delicious and unique favour pies!

J. D.

Excellent place on Lake Tekapo with friendly, efficient service, great coffee and a delicious Paris-Brest. Such a good filling-to pastry ratio! Loved the quirky decor and the sound from the water dispenser made me laugh out loud - there is a warning sign there I suppose! We will definitely come back when we visit again. Highly recommend this place if you're in Tekapo and searching for a cafe stop. Ka kite ano!

C.

Such a great cafe and amazing food. A good range of meals or cabinet food, coffee was great and the service impeccable. Also a good range of merch to buy as well. Does get busy as it's so popular with the locals and visitors.

E.

Spacious and great food fit for breakfast in paradise.

M. S.

Excellent food. The Turkish eggs were amazing. My wife ordered eggs on toast with sides, fresh bacon and well cooked eggs. Very happy that we chose to eat there.

W.

Nice cosy cafe in Lake Tekapo. Ambiance was good, food was decent. Quite enjoy their hazelnut "kitkat" like dessert. Coffee was also good. Quite a popular popular spot in the morning.

V. V. C.

My favourite cafe in Tekapo. They are serious about coffee! Great choices for breakfast with options for all, great service always with a smile. Pleasant place to stay inside or in the terrace outside. It can be busy, and hard to find a place, but be patience, it is worthy! Try the egg bene with salmon!

Z.

Can't drive past Tekapo without stopping for the most amazing pistachio macaroon, plus the owner is an absolute legend!💚 Go and try one😁

A. H.

Great place for breakfast and coffee. The croque madame is delicious! Really nice selection for takeaway (bagel, sandwiches, wraps, pastries) if you need some fuel for a hike later. Attentive service was a plus. They got a little backed up around 10am in the kitchen but the wait was well worth it.

M.

Lovely coffee and food! House made passionfruit macaron was delicious, and all menu items looked great it was hard to decide!

J. M.

The Greedy Cow serves a delicious brunch. We had the french toast (big chunk of fluffy bread soaked in cream, served with bacon, caramelized banana and whipped cream) and the ricotta pancakes (fluffy and sweet). The mocha was sweet, with just the right amount of chocolate. They also have tons of sandwiches, pastries, meat pies, cookies, etc. Service is always friendly and fairly fast.

T.

Pro Ordered pastrami salami sandwich and iced chocolate. Both were delicious and took care to make sandwich. Downside They microwave the sandwich including the lettuce and tomato which is just lazy.

A.

Staff are outstanding: really friendly, welcoming, helpful and accommodating, then there’s the coffee… soooo good. Today started with an Americano at 8, that hit the spot so much so that we had a second at 10! Thank you

S.

Great coffee. Superb food. Efficient and friendly staff. Highly recommend

W.

Always good coffee and food. The croque madame and pies are great for comfort food. Service is friendly and fast.

L.

Had lunch on way home from Twizel. Beef hotpot and cheese omelette was an unusual combination but very nice. Beef melted in your mouth. Good coffee as well.

M.

Pie, roll, coffee, and pastry, everything's just perfect!

S.

Busy cafe with fine example of NZ breakfast at its best, presentation and taste all top notch! Great coffee as well!

H.

Great Café with plenty of vegan options for food and alternative milks. You won’t go wrong with stopping here when in Tekapo!

E. C.

Various kinds of dishes and cakes, great location with parking area

M. A.

One of the two places that I frequent whenever I'm in the area. The Greedy Breakfast is probably the best bang for buck but I personally like the hollandaise sauce on the eggs benny. Seating isn't plenty so it's advisable to go earlier. Also tried the mini beef burger this time round and it was really small. Lol.

C.

Lovely little cafe with excellent food. The portions were also amazing and it took 2 of us to finish it! Would surely recommend this cafe to anyone who’s visiting tekapo!

T. M.

Delicious coffee and breakfast! I had the avocado mushrooms and added bacon and a poached egg and it was just perfect 👌 excellent presentation too 😊

S.

Good food and coffee however one of the staff members wasn’t sure when I asked about the chicken bowl as it had toast and why is it called bowl not sure I asked him what is it like he was reading the menu and looked at me Decided to order sandwich and it was good

R.

Definitely worth a visit no matter what time of the day you’re here - great coffee and tea, plenty of seating, and delicious range of food from sweet and savoury morning/afternoon tea treats, right through to lunch meals and wraps. Give the chapatti tacos a go - they are heaven in a tortilla (or chapatti as is the case!)..!!!

J.

THE SPOT FOR BREKKY! If you appreciate the soft, fluffy, and tender egg omelettes of Japan, with the flavour profile of New Zealand, this omelette is for you! Also ordered the eggs benny with salmon: crispy salmon skin with melt in your mouth fresh salmon... superb. The pies are also best in the area. Sad part is that I have to travel to South Island and up the mountains for the best omelettes and salmon for breakfast.

T. F.

Lovely ladies, coffee was superb! Steak Pie and Bagel were delicious! Will definitely visit again on another road trip! 👏

j.

Excellent service! Fast, friendly and accommodating. Have enjoyed sitting in here this morning with an amazing coffee, book and some lovley chill music. Couldn't rate it highly enough.

W.

Omg. The best French toast banana and maple syrup breakfast ever. Seriously the best on all my travels. Great coffee too.

H. Q.

Had breakfast here while visiting Lake Tekapo. Great vibe, delicious food and good service. They do good eggs (tried scrambled and poached). Slightly long wait for the coffee, could be better organised.

J. L.

Had the bacon & salmon pie and the big breakfast and both were amazing. Big breakfast was plenty for two people so share if you guys aren't big eaters. Staff are friendly as well. Cakes looked good but was too full to try them.

M.

Very popular, coffee was great, my friends breakfast was huge, I had Eggs Benedict with Salmon but was a tad disappointed in the tiny thin bit of nearly dry salmon in an area renound for its salmon. The cabinet food looked great so hoping this was not the norm.

B.

A cosy cafe to warm up in, serving great coffee and a nice array of cabinet and menu options

H.

Absolutely delicious food! Super friendly and fast service. Very accomodating to the vegans in the group which was very appreciated. 😊

V.

Excellent coffee. Friendly service. Very hectic during breakfast time. Nice kiddies breakfast options.

P.

Tasty and plenty of vegan options

R.

Amazing grilled salami and halloumi ciabatta toastie was definitely worth the stop between Wanaka and Christchurch. Customer service was nice and they had plenty of funny quotes and stickers around the place which made for a positive environment. Would stop by again!

P.

Great coffee and great vibe. Best one around Lake Tekapo

G.

Good coffee. Good food. Good service. Nothing to fault. A great place to stop for breakfast or lunch if you're on a road trip.

L.

The food here is so good. The selection of Sammie’s and croissants and Fairly pies are delicious. Been here twice when in Tekapo for the night, good service and staff are friendly.

Y.

Best brunch in this area, very nice food and cosy environment.

B.

Beautiful cafe in the lake takepo town, especially know for the coffee and breakfast. Must visit when you are in the town and walking distance to lake.

W.

Wonderful selection of home-made pastries , sandwiches - awesome coffee too 🤩🤩🤩

J.

I was impressed. Fresh food. Friendly efficient staff. Good coffee. And as the sign said "Coffee spelt backwards is eeffoc. Just know that I don't give eeffoc until I've had my coffee"

D.

Always great coffee here. We had breakfast (French Toast and Pancakes) and it was very nice. Generous size portion too so you won't be left hungry.

D.

We were traveling in a group of three bikers, all in our 50s, all reasonably well heeled and resourced, we had travelled 450kms, one of put group was unvacinated, long story but he's been sick and his long term doctor recommended not getting jabbed, the case went to Ashley Bloomfields desk and the application got refused. We had already been to the place near the Greedy Cow, and my unvacinated friend had been very rudely and robustly abused by its owner. The staff at the Greedy Cow were both understanding and accomadating, what happened to "be kind to each other nz" thank you Greedy Cow may your kindness be paid forward.

D.

Awesome place, open to all and serving all. I had a great bagel and a good coffee, and I'll definitely be back.

V. A.

Coffee and food amazing. Slightly on the expensive side. Turkish eggs and avocado toast below

N.

We liked it. The food was good, don't know about the coffee as we.had a cold drink.

S.

Awesome coffee. Fantastic food. And the staff are lovely.

M.

Delicious, friendly and great vibes here! Coffee was strong and just perfect. Will be back again when in Tekapo!

L.

Nice buzzing place with delicious food, great coffee and amazing desserts, all for very descent price! Staff is friendly, design thème is fun, no wonder why the place is busy!

A.

Good breakfast/brunch on a cold day!

A.

We have been told that they have the best coffee in town and rightly so. !

n.

Good food. I'm sorry they are not open in the evenings, there's a shortage of food places in Tekapo. It was a bit expensive adding avocado to a meal - but we should have checked the price before we did it. Next visit - had a great breakfast. Really good food again.

R. G.

Very lovely place! Amazing food, and sweet cabinet!🤩 Friendly staff! Best place in Tekapo!

S.

Excellent customer service and yummy food.No wonder its a popular place.Keep up the good work.

B.

Awesome breakfast. Coffee good. Wide range suitable for all

T.

Beautiful tasty food and great coffee. Reccomend it.

L.

It's a really popular cafe in Tekapo. And it's delicious!!

A.

On a recent trip to the South Island my daughter, a friend, and I stayed in Tekapo for 2 nights. On the morning we left we had breakfast here. We couldn’t stop talking about how delicious the food here is. Everything about the premises is immaculate, the food was ahhhhmazing and the staff were so friendly. With the large tables you also get to sit with others so we got to chat to some neat travellers. Thank you for a great start to our day!

B.

Yeah wow - the amount of care and talent of the people here is amazing. Loved the Turkish Eggs (add spinach)!

N.

Best Huevos Rancheros I've had in NZ and the coffee is amazing. Service was great too. Do not miss this place!

S.

Nice coffee, friendly customer service. Many options for vegetarians.

S.

Great macaroons. Must be one of the best stops in Tekapo as it is always busy.

M.

Excellent food abit of a wait for food. But cafe was busy. Lovely people working there

C.

A gem in Tekapo. We went there for breakfast and although busy everything moved fast - staff were very professional. We both had the Croque Madam which was delicious. The good thing about The GCC is that the breakfast options are really varied, so you could visit on multiple days and get something different (I also like to get something I can't make at home when I'm getting breakfast). A delicious-looking selection of cabinet food too.

S.

Great coffee and food. Busy morning but friendly service, coffee arrived to us quick!

p.

Excellent eggs Benedict and salmon lunch today, and great tasting coffee..

k.

Lovely food a good variety that catered for all types organic gluten free,very busy but good service

g.

First time in tekapo in years recommended greedy cow by friends and were blown away fresh and good value will be back next trip Don't change anything team just keep doing what you're doing 👍👍

T.

Delicious breakfast, great service and good vibe. We had the Greedy Cow Breakfast, the size is decent, can be shared between two if not too hungry. The coffee was nice and strong. Highly recommended!

M.

The place is amazing! Super good food and the best flat white!

L.

Me and my wife took my Ma and Pa for a drive out to Tekapo for Mothers Day. We stopped here for lunch. The menu selection was great and Breakfast menu went until 2.30pm so there was plenty to choose from. The cabinet food also looked fresh and delicious. Our lunch was excellent, so was the coffee - and as it was Mothers Day, there was a macaron gift for my Ma and my wife. Everything was excellent - and even though busy, the service was friendly and efficient - going to be a regular stopping spot from now on!

J. C.

Great food and staff. Bread here is amazing. Best spot for breakfast visiting Tekapo. Love the design of their take away paper cups.

S.

Great coffee and food, macaroons are delicious 😋. All though toilet is a bit leaky.

D.

Very popular cafe great food, menu of cooked food brunch and lots of counter food, loved my cheese scone and coffee. Hardworking attentive team

C.

The best eggs benedict ever!! This is truly a fabulous cafe, excellent food, coffee and service, a real 5 star find! Went back the next day just to check it wasn't a one day wonder, it's definitely not!

G.

We always seem to visit too late in the day to enjoy the items shown on the menu so opt for cabinet items. Coffee and chai were excellent as always but we were slightly underwhelmed by our sweet treat. Next time, we'll get there earlier in the day to try something else. Staff are great and genuinely friendly.

L.

Excellent service , very friendly. Food selection was great and tasty. Perfect coffee ! Would definitely recommend

C.

Just ppl who genuinely passionate towards food make seriously good ones, top notch coffee as well!

J.

Great food, good coffe. Friendly service.

M.

Very good coffee and coffee. Vegan options and wifi ! Lovely staff

M.

Coffee n the Greedy breakfast was bloody good. The Cinnamon roll too dry tho.

E. C.

Decent breakfast choice in Tekapo. Ordered the big breakfast ,cozy environment, good place.to enjoy the morning in Tekapo.

R.

Great coffee. Lovely staff. Fairly Bakehouse pies available, plus a range of delicious made in house options. We stop here almost every time we're passing through.

z.

very good cafe in Tekapo. Nice brunch, drinks and sweets.

T. G.

Amazing service and experience in this busy wee place - great food great coffee and lovely staff

S. R.

Nice ambience and good food :) !! Right beside the lake ! Has some vegan and Vegetarian options and delicious pies and pastries !

V.

Top place for breakfast or lunch. Very good price.highly recommended.

R.

Fantastic food. Perfect coffee. Great service. Even on a crazy busy day, the staff had it sorted down to a science like a well oiled machine. No complaints here. I'll definitely go back sometime. Thanks team :)

M.

Excellent! Good hearty food, quality ingredients and delicious tasty food. We had chicken bowl and braised beef rib and was great. Desserts we has berry rose cake and cream puff and very lovely! Real gem in this area, must visit if you drive pass here!

A.

This is one of the best cafes I have ever come across. The food was next level, service was excellent. Great vegan/ vegetarian options. Worth the trip to Tekapo

M.

Food and coffee are excellent. Staff are friendly and helpful and very efficient. Even when it's busy the food and coffee come out fast. Has big tables so expect to be sharing with others.

L.

Ordered a iced mocha with a caramel shot and was very impressed!! Super friendly staff as well! The girl that served me said it was only her second day there but I thought she was doing very well so good on her!! Very friendly, smiley barista and good service in general :) I later on purchased one of their ham & cheese bagels and an iced americano, I think the price is good value for what it is. My parents also enjoyed their coffees (flat whites)

D. S.

SNATCHED A SPEEDY TAKE-AWAY I expected this coffee to be sub-par, and that would have been just fine. We are on this road trip to see beautiful landscapes, not to drink nice coffee (I would have stayed in my home town if that is all I wanted). I grabbed a take-away latte, right on closing time on Sunday afternoon. The staff were tired, but that didn’t stop the barista making a great coffee. I was stoked with the quality of coffee from the Creedy Cow. The take-away Cup had a sweet design that really was the cherry on the cake of a great experience (yes, I should have had my keep Cup - but one can’t be a hero every day).

G.

Awesome all day breakfast, well portioned and perfectly cooked👌 Would've been five stars but they don't use fresh cream when making a Vienna they use dairy whip 🥲

M.

As the name would suggest...you definitely will not leave hungry after eating here, Good priced, generous portion size, and fast friendly service, we dined here when the cafe looked about 70% full and our food and drinks were ready in less than 10 minutes. Nice outdoor and indoor area to dine at and also takeaway window. Overall a good nice café

P.

Fantastic Coffee with amazing eye for detail, can recommend!

s.

BEST. TURKISH. EGGS. EVER! Will let before-after pic do the talking 🤤😍❤️

K.

Great food and coffee, a busy little place

D.

Great food and usually great coffee. Mine got burnt this time. I suspect being late in the day didn't help. But I wouldn't miss it when in Tekapo as it's been so good usually.

C.

Loved the Avocado mushroom toast. A visual wonder and tasted amazing.

M.

Great atmosphere, great coffee kickass breakfast :)

G.

Yummy food, friendly staff.. will be back for sure :)

N.

Great coffee and prompt service love the place!

R.

Extraordinary coffee, delicous food, fast and friendly service. Pistachio macaron to die for.

C.

Stopped for a coffee on the way to CHC, glad we did. Great vibe, staff, coffee and food. Will definitely be going back next time we pass through.

A.

We went to The Greedy Cow Cafe on a Saturday morning. Although it was shoulder season the place was vey busy. However, our experience was awesome! We ordered takeaway coffee and vegetarian pies (for breakfast how naughty!). The staff were so friendly and not stressed, and the coffee was excellent. THE PIE WOW. The BEST PIE I have ever had in my life. It was packed full of roast vegetables in a creamy sauce and I devoured it. I would recommend this place to anyone passing through.

j.

We had simply the best poached eggs and yummy fresh homemade bread here. Excellent coffee too. Recommend it for breakfast.

N.

Awesome food, very delicious. Fast and good service. Only 4 stars as unfortunately my poached eggs in the eggs Benedict were slightly hard and over cooked, just. Otherwise 5 stars!

K.

Incredibly busy....but surprisingly fast due to the awesome staff. Tables cleared quickly and customers served efficiently by experienced staff. The breakfast was delicious and plentiful. Amazing selection of cabinet food and well made coffee. This place is quite amazing.

o.

I love the coffee here! I think it is easily the best coffeeshop in the area, with lots of great cabinet options as well as a nice hot menu. I stop here everytime I pass through Tekapo and my coffee is always amazing . The staff is also very friendly!

R.

A lovely cafe! The coffee was hot and delicious. The food was really tasty with a number of different vegetarian options such as big veggie breakfast with tofu, and a scrambled eggs and crispy brussell sprouts. In addition to menu options there was a range of freshly baked goods (i.e., scones etc), sandwiches and Fairlie pies. The staff were really friendly. The cafe was warm and the seats comfortable.

K. S.

The Turkish eggs are amazing. Wish I could stay another day in Tekapo just to try more if the menu.

S.

Had some Eggs Benedict and Coffee for Breakfast there... Cozy atmosphere!

P.

Friendly service, great cabinet food and amazing coffee and desserts!Definitely one of the best cafes we have been to in NZ!Cannot wait to be back to try some more of their delicious treats ❤

J.

Eggs bene fantastic. Friendly, fast and a Haven from the cold. Thank you greedy cow!

K.

Decent vegan options Yeah that’s a relief and hard to find

R.

Nice place. Good breakfast with a wide menu and coffee selection. They even feature seasonal drink specials for a unique caffeinated treat option. Gets super crowded but there is a nice outdoor seating area in nice weather.

P.

not just coffee, Macaron and cake are also good !

k.

I really loved this place, the food was great and service was fast even though it was quite busy when we got there. I also really loved the theme. A lot of thought and effort has gone in to the style and it made it an interesting place to sit and eat breakfast 😊

H.

Great coffee and yummy cabinet food.

G.

Service was great and so was the chicken curry wrap. We had a few of the desserts which were all amazing, but I have to say the Paris Brest is something I’ll be dreaming about!

s.

Great cafe, great food, friendly staff

H.

Had Sunday lunch. Croissants and bagels were very tasty. Good selection of vegetarian options. The dessert offerings are all made on site by pastry chef and are divine. Coffee was good - although should have been hotter. Staff were friendly and attentive.

S.

Always stop for a treat & a coffee at The Greedy Cow when going through Tekapo. They have the best cinnamon scrolls! Also highly rate their cooked breakfasts & lunches. Something here for everyone.

M.

I usually do not write reviews however felt compelled to in this case, as the service and quality of food was unbelievable. In my opinion this is the hands down the best Cafe in Lake Tekapo and the surrounding areas. Situated close to the serene Lake Tekapo, the Greedy Cow offers a vast array of breakfast and lunch options to suit all preferences. The coffee was one of the best I have had in a long time as well, served with care and diligence by a staff that seem to make it their mission to ensure an amazing experience. I cannot recommend the Greedy Cow Cafe enough to anyone travelling through this pristine part of the South Island, it will not disappoint.

C.

Absolutely amazing cafe!!! Went while it was snowing and even though it was after 3:00 they let us in. The curry chicken wrap was DELICIOUS and the coffees were soooooooooo good, not to mention the coffee art was absolutely beautiful! The staff were very very sweet and had lovely smiles. The cafe had very cosy vibes and we will definitely be coming here again 🥰🥰 Kimberly and Lily xx

A.

In a word 'fantastic'. Great menu with some interesting flavor combinations. Had the Turkish Eggs, which had just the right amount of heat for a cool morning. When next in the South Island I will make the effort to have breakfast there again.

R.

Great gluten free options. Fast, friendly service. Goodn coffee. Highly recommend the eggs bene - no shortage of hollandaise 👌

S.

Wonderful breakfast and coffee. Great portion size, delicious food and a good variety to choose from, topped off with friendly and efficient service. Definitely checking in here again next time I'm in Tekapo!

S.

Had breakfast here while in Tekapo and the food was fantastic. I had eggs Benedict with bacon and it was a really generous serving and done really well. Cinnamon scroll was also amazing. It has a really nice feel to the environment but gets very busy and works with a lot of shared tables. The chai latte was pretty average but still overall a 5 star worthy experience and I’d definitely go back!

O.

Delicious sandwich and iced American coffee. Very good place. I like it.

M.

Really good coffee! They do regular sized lattes - not big bowls like everywhere else in Nz! Yummy and strong! Great service! Had a cinnamon scroll too and was super tasty!

T.

Very popular place, constantly busy. Pancakes were nice and filling. They took half an hour to come out, after people that ordered after us, I was very close to asking where they were. The number of tables is quite limited, having some kind of gazebo over the outdoor tables to block the wind would help a bit.

G.

Good brunch place. Excellent cappuccino.

M.

Good service and coffee. Good gf for for one of our party

K.

Nice food, friendly service. Dine in every time in Lake Tekapo. Recommend

D.

I had some very, very good food here (greedy breakfast)

N.

Best big breakfast I've had. All the food looked amazing. Very busy place, but worth the short wait.

N.

Great little cafe in Tekapo even though tourist numbers are down right now due to circumstances this place was super busy for the 4 days we were in Tekapo especially between breakfast and lunch. Managed to eat here twice once inside and once takeaway. Both times food and coffee was good I tried the Turkish eggs and chicken and bacon sandwich. Friendly staff definitely worth a visit if in Tekapo or even just passing through.

J.

Very high quality food and service here. Great coffee and beautiful bakery items so much variety for vegans vegetarian and much more.

M.

Best coffee I have had in long time. Their menu is amazing. Definetilly more than 5*

C.

A+++ Highly recommend this place. Amazing food, service. Thanks guys for the last few days, stand out business for us. We'll be back asap on the next holiday visit.

P.

Lovely little cafe. Nice coffee and food. Friendly efficient staff. Very Clean. Toilet.

S.

I had French Toast at Greedy Cow. It was amazing. Nice location and loved their outdoor sitting arrangements. They make beautiful coffee. Staff was polite and kind. Thank you

s.

Awesome food and coffee , glad we waited , busy place , first time my wife has ever finished a breaky before me in 17 years . Will definitely be returning .

M.

Good place to grab a coffee, does get busy. Committed to theme.

G.

5 of us went for breakfast Saturday 23rd. Even though they were really busy,our meals came out correct and quickly. Very good bacon.

J.

This is "the" place to go. Great service and beautiful food well presented. Everything is so fresh.

D.

Yummy, great breakfast and lunch served here, top spot in Tekapo

G.

This is a GREAT place to eat !! The food & service is OUTSTANDING. One of the unexpected highlights of my recent (March 2020) trip to NZ. The coffee is ward & rich and food just wonderful. DO NOT overlook the pastries near the order line. The Cream Puffs are to "Die For"! When I return to NZ - I'll be making a special trip to return to Lake Tekapo just to eat a the Greedy Cow Cafe! Gary Kettring Sarasota, FL USA I've been back in the USA for 4 months - gosh I wish I was in NZ & having a Cream Puff at the Greedy cow !

B.

Coffee was the best weve had in the south island and the breakfast was something you would expect from a top fine dining restaurant. They must have an exceptional chef in the kitchen. This is the place to go in tekapo.

H.

Pork Belly pie, Salmon and Bacon pie very tasty with ice and hot chocolate, Enjoyed our lunch.

H.

One of the only select few cafes in Tekapo!! You can purchase most of the clasdics here. We loved the outdoor tables where they handed us coffee from the window - was funny!! Coffee was on point!! They do runny cream here to accompany your long black!!

S.

Wow great service lovely brekky had the eggs bene with mushroom & spinach was great😁

C.

Delicious food. Friendly service and cosy atmosphere. Loved the touch of daily fresh flower posies on the tables. Highly recommend x

C.

Great cafe to visit ! Delicious coffee , great variety of food and best French toast around . Service was awesome too . Will definitely be back when I next visit lake tekapo .

A.

Excellent breaky and great coffee.

5.

Very friendly staff and the food is great i love the vegetarian food 😋

B.

lovely pork pie and hot chocolate in the morning

C.

Really great food and coffee. Great staff. Good vibes

I.

Consistently great coffee and delicious food. Good covid protocols

S.

Best cafe I've eaten at anywhere in the world... Food, beverages, staff all above average. Highly recommended...

S.

A really great place for lunch. Beautifully presented French pastries and nice cabinet food. Excellent service and great coffee.

S.

I love having breakfast here early morning after working all night. Great atmosphere, fast food and great coffee.

S.

Amazing cooked breakfasts! Super friendly staff. Great coffee & hot chocolates. Highly recommend stopping in here!

R.

One of the best coffees I've had in the South Island. Nice little place to sit and relax. Good selection of cakes and sandwiches. Gluten free, vegan options available.

C.

I found this place on Happy Cow and picked up a two vegan rolls and sandwiches as takeaway for lunch. To my surprise, they tasted fresh and very delicious. Also the place is not to expensive as per NZ standards.

D.

Yum food. Friendly staff. Needed a sweet fix.

A.

The real reason to visit Tekapo. Amazing coffee and food

J.

Awesome food and coffee. Even though it was pumping coffee didn't take long at all. Sat outside in the sun 😎 Highly recommended

K.

Great service, delicious muffin too

A.

I had Avo smash which was great. Customer service from waitress was also outstanding. They do a good coffee but if you want a long black and like it in a tulip cup you need to ask. Very good

F.

I walked in off the street, cold as be in Tekapo, and my glasses instantly fogged. It was cosy, not too hot and a bustle of people on an early Sunday. The hot chocolate I had with oat milk was like a warm hug in your tummy, perfect for a wintery morning. I enjoyed the avocado mushroom toast, I'd have appreciated maybe a lemon olive oil mixed through the avo but otherwise it was a real treat. My mum who was with me, enjoyed the croque-madam, a hearty serving size and delicious with the flavours. Such a nifty café, the staff were all so incredibly friendly and kind. I'd recommend popping in, they also had a great selection of cabinet food.

E.

The Best coffee in Mackenzie district by far. Never let me down every time i stop by. try their macaroons as well, my favorite is passionfruit #1

S.

Excellent coffee and helpful staff

R.

Great tea, coffee and food

S.

very busy, just got coffees that were good from takeaway window. 15 minute wait but was told it would be this long. time to get a toasted sandwich and bagel from the bakery next door

s.

Great coffee, wonderful staff and very clean throughout. The fresh food included a nice range of plant based counter food.

D.

Food is delicious and beautiful to look at. Coffee is amazing. Staff are warm and efficient. We started every morning here while in Tekapo, don’t miss it.

K.

Excellent food and service. Helpful, friendly staff. Great cafe. I’d highly recommend a stop here.

L.

Coffee was great, portions large, busy and nice decor

s.

Amazing little cafe, interesting menu, great drink selection, and stunning desserts!! Located on the main Street of the village at a corner. Attentive staff, great vibe, love the place.

l.

Neat cafe rustic interior. Coffee great, food delicious and fresh, good vegan options Staff welcoming and friendly. Would recommend.

P.

AMAZING PLACE!!! Cute little comfy cafe with great variety of food and a lot of yummy vegan options. 10/10.

C.

Great concept for shared table eating. Awesome coffee. 5 minute wait for second meal to arrive (of two). Plate cleared before finished. Food was cold, under seasoned. Maybe just a bad day?

B.

Delicious vegan options! Always a worry when travelling away from the city, but we managed to get very generous portions of vegan-friendly breakfast options.

S.

Delicious coffee and Eggs Benedict!!

J.

Probably the best pork pie I have had. The couple times we went the food and coffee was good

D.

Great coffee and cake friendly staff

M.

So good!!! Got takeaway option as cafe was packed. Coffee was great!!! And good from cabinet was delicious. Great service. Def recommend

A.

Good food but a bit pricey

G.

Absolutely fantastic! I constantly bring my clients here for early morning breakfasts before a big day out in the mountains. - Really well priced - Amazing staff - Tasty food

M.

Manifique whitebait fritter and coffee worth the visit

J.

Easily one of the best coffees in the South Island, The Greedy Cow is a must if you're travelling in and around the Tekapo region. Quaint and cosy interior, 'Cow' offers a nice range of ciabattas, slices and drinks and the coffee is smooth, strong and delicious.

A.

Lovely service, delicious food and cute theme! Many gf and vegan options 😁

A.

Always good friendly service, great food and excellent coffee.

L.

Great coffee! Just hard to get a table...the place is always packed haha

M.

Stopped into The Greedy Cow on the way to Christchurch and it was so delicious! Eggs Benedict was the perfect size for me and great service from the team - will be back for sure :)

D.

Delicious pork belly pie, and eggs benedict. The coffee is fantastic. Cosy atmosphere and shared seating. Will definitely return when we're back in the area

s.

Great coffee and food with wonderful service. Highly recommend this lovely little cafe

J.

Went with my husband for breakfast. Coffee was great, food delicious. It is a very busy place but the service is fast as well. I think is the best cafe in Tekapo

N.

Lovely place with brilliant food and friendly service

C.

Hawthorne coffee and they serve double shots. Perfect scrambled eggs $10 and a lemon meringue tart $6.50 which couldn’t fault. Barista went out of his way to get the coffee perfect

L.

The coffee here is amazing!! If you are in tekapo definitely stop here. Food is just as good, especially the sweet food.

B.

Great coffee. Nice place. Didnt eat here this time.as packed but last time breakfast was great

S.

Great coffee. Prompt service. Food was hot. Great atmosphere

C.

Great coffee and food. Small area inside and tables outside, but cold in winter.

D.

Rustic seating but the staff there helpful and pleasant. They even took time to offer to take a photo of the family when we tried to take a selfie. Food was amazing.

L.

Stopoed in here for breakfast and it didn't disappoint. Food took a while but we arrived at a busy time of the morning. Coffee was great, as was the substantial Huevos Rancheros and the staff were friendly and efficient.

J.

I'm a regular at this coffee shop, their Mochas with oat milk are smooth and creamy flavor, the staff are friendly and the music is always upbeat to match the visuals of the café, the price is alittle higher than Christchurch City although you won't regret it considering this little coffee shop is always on the ball with the quality coffee made.

L.

Cute place, good coffee.

B.

Fantastic café! Great food, great staff and the café itself has been set up so well. I can’t rave over it enough. Definitely worth the trip.

L.

The Greedy Cow Cafe is a great place to visit when in search for livestock. There is a large cow out back which you can play with, however, make sure it doesn't snatch your yummy curry wrap out of your hands!!

S.

Really great cafe, service is amazing, food and coffee is great! Really nice atmosphere :)

I.

Had the best prawn laksa here and it reminds of home, coffee was great too!

T.

Very nice place. Super good coffee (they have short size! :-) ) and delicious food. Its a must if visiting Tekapo

R.

Love the name love the food

W.

Good service, good coffee & yummy healthy food. Avocado, mushrooms on toast was excellent.

L.

Lovely service, very busy and a great selection of food. Check out their sweets cabinet. 😊😊😊

P.

Excellent coffee & “treats” - great breakfast menu as well 😊

S.

Fantastic breakfast. Huevos Rancheros was yummy. Coffees were great.

S.

Good range of food, great coffee and great service. The Turkish Eggs were delicious!

M.

Great coffee. Could only get take out it was so busy, so can't judge the food. 😆

C.

Food was awesome!!

K.

Lovely fresh food. Refreshingly friendly service. Busy but not loud. I had the bacon and egg ciabatta full of yummy salad and bacon and egg. TASTY

S.

Tried Vegan Flat bread which was amazing. Surely will come again. Highly recommend this place

A.

Very busy, good service, nice food

A.

Good coffee and eclairs, muffin, brownie. Pricey though. 4.50$ for a small coffee, 6$ for an eclair and brownie.. taste 4/5, value 3/5

M.

Really good coffee. Had a long black and it was perfect. We tried to have breakfast but there was a one hour wait 😩

N.

So nice!

k.

Very accommodating to our keto diet.i had chicken and bacon salad special. It was delicious

M.

Very nice Cafe with very delicious meal and cakes. Very nice waitress.I've been to New Zealand for 4 months and this is the best Cafe I've ever visited. Thank you.

신.

Very nice coffee

M.

Lovely pastries (fab cinnamon roll) and pies. Friendly staff and a great atmosphere.

L.

Best place so far in tekapo amazing pancakes and eggs benny

C.

Delicious brunch with coffee to match. Super friendly and helpful staff...

L.

Nice coffee.

J.

10/10 for the Turkish Eggs. Beautiful

A.

Mmmm HOT COFFEE on freezing cold day. Order at the window, it's way faster than going inside.

이.

The greedy breakfast.I really enjoyed. Thanks

A.

They were out of soup of the day so just ordered a couple cups of coffee. Service and staff were great. Other food looked good as well but was quite expensive considering.

D.

Great coffee, good service and food.

D.

Great spot for brunch and a coffee. Staff were great...very helpful

J.

Very good coffee and food.

D.

You Absolutely have to have their Turkish Eggs Breakfast - Add Bacon. Trust me on this. Well done team, a great experience. .

O.

Best place ever !!!! ❤️❤️❤️

b.

I love their fresh baking. Real nice French style breakfasts

T.

beautiful food very pleasant and friendly staff gluten free seed honey bar must try 😉

K.

They were close to closing as we arrived. 45 minutes to go. But there service showed that they were closing. Food ok

c.

Great coffee, service and food!! If you miss out on one of the Fairly pies in Fairly, you can get one here!

J.

The place was packed, the service was great and the food delicious. Don't be shy, share a table.

I.

Great food and super clean

R.

Staff were superb, food great, coffee great. Highly recommend.

J.

Excellent food, coffee and service. Best breakfast we had during our 2 week NZ holiday.

N.

Very busy during school holiday time. Friendly staff and good food though.

L.

Good coffee and reasonably priced.

G.

Excellent breakfast and coffee. Friendly and helpful staff. Highly recommend.

V.

Outstanding Service, outstanding food. Kid friendly & Vegan friendly! Delicious. 5 Stars!!

A.

Amazing breakfasts and great coffee. Lovely people running it.

G.

The best macaroons I have ever had. Great iced mochas as well.

A.

Best coffee I've had for a long time and the greedy breakfast is awesome

D.

Great pies, great coffee, great service!

K.

Love the coffee, extracted to perfection. Something not experienced in other places.

P.

Huge macarons! Good coffee.

L.

Lovely service, yummy food amd coffee. Great vegan options.

S.

haven't tried their food but best coffee in town

J.

The best cafe in New Zealand. Woth for visit.

R.

Amazing food and a great atmosphere. Coffees on point too. 10/10 would recommend

M.

Great food and service. Obviously very popular breakfast spot

J.

A must try breakfast, I ordered the organic chicken it’s was great. A little too much for me:)

B.

Awesome team. Was very busy and they were owning it... Good coffee, great food

t.

Lovely place, super warm and homely and friendly staff :)

D.

Very happy here - many Vegan and Dairy free options in the menu and from the counter. Free WiFi.

D.

Funky decor, yummy and beautifully presented food, good coffee (effoc) 🙂

E.

Great food, great service. Salmon & bacon pie was amazing.

D.

Really super eggs and bacon! Lots of GF, DF, vegan options and good coffee.

J.

Really enjoyed our food at The Greedy Cow, the staff were friendly and the food was tasty. The owner was also very helpful when I thought that I had left something behind - Thanks, I really appreciated your service.

G.

This is a great place to have meal or snack when passing through Tekapo. The staff are very friendly.

Y.

The egg Benedict here is gold. Don’t miss it!

S.

Good brekkie & pies..

T.

Lovely breakfast! French toast is very tasty!

S.

What a great food and nice coffee’s in a little heaven.

F.

Great coffee and delicious pastry 🔝

P.

Large flat white tasted like a warm milk with no trace of coffee, was really disappointed. Mocha was alright though.

J.

Great food, food presentation and service. Gluten free options too.

G.

Good food and nice staff

j.

Excellent service with well priced and fantastic meals. Winning formula- check it out!

A.

Unbelievable selection of meals and coffee hence very popular place. Recomend you stop here.

E.

The hot chocolate is amazing

R.

Super delicious brunch spot.Great coffee and delicious full breakfasts. Great at dietary restrictions too

J.

Great place. Nice layout and friendly staff.

J.

Everything was excellent. Great coffee, great eggs Benedict

T.

Best coffee I’ve had in NZ, great food and even better cakes

V.

Fantastic brownies and great tea with milk! Lovely place!

R.

Great food and very busy which is usually a good sign. Look forward to returning.

G.

Beautiful cup of tea and my first salmon and bacon pie very very nice

G.

Such a lovely breakfast# staff polite# yummy food 😍😍

C.

Excellent coffee. Bought their beans which we don't usually do.

M.

Delicious food, speedy service and amazing coffee!

A.

Great coffee. Delicious sweet cabinet.

s.

Great hot breakfast. Had omelette, was yummm.

D.

The place is great!. I love it!!. Food was extraordinary! The avocado toast waoooo!! 😍😍

A.

Has great coffee, treats and delicious pies from Fairlie. Very impressed for a tourist area!

G.

Best coffee in town! Went back a few times and super friendly staff :)

D.

Beautiful food, highly recommend and great ciffee

P.

I found everything about the greedy cow cafe excellent. I would highly recommend it. Thankyou so much.

R.

I don't think you'll get coffee better than this. A wide selection of food.

C.

Amongst the many coffee we had during our adventures in New Zealand, those that we had in Greedy Cow is definitely the best in my list. If I ever swing by Lake Tekapo, I know I will be stopping by here for coffee.

M.

Great coffee. Loved the 'tip jar for greedy staff'. Great service too.

K.

Best coffee we've had on the South Island ~ well done!! 👏👏

G.

Great food. Warm. Not expensive.

L.

My go-to place in Tekapo. Amazing service, super friendly staff and delicious meals! :)

E.

Fabulous breakfast eggs benedict. Good tea & coffee.

D.

Great food, great coffee great service, highly recommended

S.

Nice toasted sandwich but the hit chocolate whilst tasty was not hot

J.

Fantastic. Highly recommend the pork belly and crackling pie. Also lemon tart

L.

Excellent customer service. Delicious food and quick service

M.

All good

J.

Superb pie and coffee and great service. Now my fav pie shp in NZ

K.

Great food and coffee. Amazingly good pastries

N.

Lowely country themed bakery. Lots of seating and delicious, american-style cinnamon rolls.

T.

Fast, friendly service, delicious coffee, only stopped in for a takeaway.

C.

Meals were great. Staff was great. Keep up the good work👍🏻

D.

Great coffee. Friendly service.

J.

Super friendly service. Awesome pricing. Amazing food!!!!

L.

Best eggs benny and coffee I have had in a long time

G.

Lovely and warm inside. Great atmosphere and the food was top notch.

G.

A nice little cafe, cake and coffee spot in Tekapo. Friendly staff and reasonable prices.

M.

Lovely coffee and good service. Popular with locals.

H.

Super good coffee

v.

Excellent coffee! Great atmosphere and friendly staff.

I.

Great coffee. Great food. Good service

A.

Amazing food and the staff were so happy and friendly

T.

Highly recommended for those who want a good coffee and food in lake tekapo.

U.

The coffee and the pie are really cool

P.

Nice hot coffee plus great toasted sandwiches

P.

Great food, coffee and service.👌👍

R.

Excellent attention and food. I recommend soup of the day (carrots and potatoes)

F.

Good staff, very sugary cinnamon rolls good sliders good coffee

E.

Excellent service, coffee and food! Opened early for us as well ... Thankyou!!!

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