Reviews of Vanessa's Cottage Cafe. (Coffee Shop) in Dunedin (Otago).
Vanessa's Cottage Cafe
24 London Street, Hampden 9410, New Zealand
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Information of Vanessa's Cottage Cafe, Coffee shop in Dunedin (Otago)
Here you can see the location, open hours, popular times, contact, photos and real reviews done by the users.
This place has good reviews, this means that they treat their customers well and you’ll feel great with their services, recommended 100%!
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Open hours of Vanessa's Cottage Cafe
Sunday
Closed
Monday
6am–3pm
Tuesday
6am–3pm
Wednesday
6am–3pm
Thursday
6am–3pm
Friday
6am–3pm
Saturday
Closed
Reviews of Vanessa's Cottage Cafe
D.
The pie I brought was full of meat and mushrooms, was an exceptional pie. Would highly recommend stopping here for coffee and cake as have a wonderful selection amongst other delicious delights. AAA+++
J.
Great pies, just get in early (before 12, but ideally before 11am) otherwise you will miss out on the mince and cheese and steak and cheese or other popular flavours. No picture because that pie was on its way into my mouth soon as I put it down on the table 🤣
The baking also looks awesome but one pie is enough for me!!
K.
We both ordered the steak, cheese and bacon pie... Oh my word, the chunks of steak and bacon were generous, we could definitely taste the cheese and there was just the right amount of gravey. The pastry was light and flakey...... It was a winner and well worth stopping off at.
M.
Great food, everything is a decent size very tasty, recommend the pies, coffee in a real mug, steak bacon n cheese pie, big chunks tender steak😋
F.
This place is a hidden gem!
They have amazing homemade pies, great selection of baked goods, enormous cinnamon oysters and a menu for breakfast and lunch.
Defiantly stop in here on your way through
M.
This hidden gem was recommended by Moeraki locals. Never knew Moeraki is famous for its seafood. Ordered the paua (abalone) pie and beef and oyster pie and they were amazing. The pastry was light and buttery, the paua was cooked perfectly. Such a bargain for under $8 a pie that's full of paua inside.
The americano coffee was really good too. Highly recommended.
T.
This is a gr8 Cafe, lots of variety, staff gr8, Tim's pies are delicious, coffee gr8. Do drop in there definitely delicious. Fantastic bluecod lunch
D.
After the Boulders we decided to stop for coffee. Vanessa’s cottage has good reviews so we decided to stop...
And it was definitely worth it!!
We ordered the Coffee walnut slice which was very tasty.
I had the Tea - loose leafs lemon & ginger. Big portion (2.5 cups of tea).
My friends had long black and short black. The long black is served as a short one and they bring hot water so you can decide how strong you want it! My friends loved it!!
The interior is quite funky.
Nice staff;
Cute garden to chill if you’re not bothered by the traffic passing by.
S.
Great lunch stop!
This is a great place to stop for lunch on the way from Oamaru to Dunedin - several people had recommended this and we can see why. The coffee was very good and the pies were just sensational - delicious filling and beautiful home made pastry. The staff were very friendly and it was great to sit outside in the lovely garden.
J.
The fact I'm a regular here should speak for itself. This is wedges pure Decadence on a plate also try the pies but be early They go pretty fast .and there many varieties all homemade
A.
Lovely little cafe. Excellent food and service. Was also open nice and early, which suited me.
P.
We always stop here, great food for giants and anyone who's hungry. The best hot choc ever. My sister got eggs Benedict with bacon and I had the seafood chowder so so good we were so full but we took away some of vanessa's famous pies and fudge. We'll be back. 👍👍👍👍
p.
The best fish and chips...in New Zealand, pretty much!
Situated on the side of the road in a little town called Hampden, there's nothing unusual about the little cottage apart from the banner flapping in the wind proclaiming, "Vanessa's Cafe."
There's a few picnic tables scattered around the front lawn but the magic of small town hospitality is found within the yellow cottage.
You're greeted with an appetising food cabinet and polite, friendly staff happy to take your order. Coffee is delicious and hot, and the "must order" fish and chips is massive and yet will not make you feel as though you've ingested half the oil in the deep fryer with your meal.
Meals are also served promptly and still hot which is a must on a cold, wet day like today.
Prices tend to be on the more expensive side but for what you get, this is definitely worth it.
5 stars, and happy to drop by anytime I'm on State Highway 1.
T.
Unbelievably great coffee & everything was made in their kitchen. There were huge muffins, pies (Had to buy the paua pie & oyster pie) delicious & yum! Along with also large vegetable frittata and lots of other amazing looking food choices. Super friendly & a must call in on your way south. I’m sorry Oamaru but wait till Hampton and stop in here. Will be back. Thank you 👌🏻😊👏🏻
F.
Consistently superb food. The chicken and mushroom filo pastry pies (with a side serve of the world's freshest salad) are to die for.
L.
Great service and food people Great to deal with would recommend 👌
L.
Great coffee, and the yummy whitebait patty! An unassuming cafe serving nice food at great price.
D.
Super food, reasonable prices, and friendly staff. More than a pie shop, really good home baking.
S.
Great cafe, food was delicious definitely worth stopping in with indoor and outdoor seating.
P.
We had fish and chips. The fish had the lightest batter and tasted delicious. I also brought 2 salmon Quiche pies to take home. Just got them from the freezer and heated them up. Only intended to eat half and have the rest tomorrow but it tasted so good we ate the lot. I will get more next time.
K.
Great service, gorgeous and deliciously flaky pies. Good coffee too.
G.
Great and fantastic bacon and egg sandwich. It was served cold but was brilliant with a great relish. The coffee was okay but not the best that I have had.
B.
Delicious blue Berry muffins and good coffee and a good mince pie
W.
When you have this vintage car in your backyard I have to stop. Eat a salad with salmon. Absolute delicious freah and the waitress was awesome.
L.
Food is outstanding 👌 lovely service and great value for money
H.
Vanessa's is one of the best cafes on New Zealand's State HIghway 1. Big call, I know. But the service is excellent - Vanessa is a gem, and the pies are out of the ordinary. I love the paua pie, and the lamb's fry and bacon. Buttery flaky pastry filled up tie gunwhales with tasty chunks and surrounded by thick gravy. The welcome is always warm, and Vanessa always smiling. Get in quick in the day to secure your favourite pie!
L.
Had eggs on toast and eggs Benedict, both excellent. Friendly service, perfectly cooked eggs, warm cozy Cafe and loved the quirky garden. Worth stopping in!
C.
Vanessas Cottage Cafe is a awesome cafe. It has great pies all sorts of combinations like bacon steak and cheese. I had a steak one and the pieces of beef were very big and they were extremely nice. We also had a peach and passion fruit muffin. Great coffee too. We sat outside and was nice watching the traffic go by, however lots of people stopped to go into Cafe. I would definitely go there again.🙂
S.
Well we just stopped to get a coffee to go, so glad we did. What a cute, warm, funky little cafe!
Good coffee and yummy looking food, and art for sale. Oh and very nice staff :)
Make sure you stop and check them out!
M.
Stopped for a takeaway coffee on the way to Moeraki Boulders. Nice cottage cafe, very busy on the Sunday we called in, so a bit of a wait for coffee but understandable. Also a few bits of jewellery for sale.
G.
Great food and drinks, real friendly staff ,
C.
Great coffee, yummy food. Nice place to relax with a coffee with friends or on your own. Friendly staff.
M.
Lovely food. At a guess some items home cooked so try the macaroni cheese. Good location and friendly staff
W.
Had a lovely pie and a coffee for breakfast. Pies were made in house, really flaky tops and tasty fillings.
s.
The best ever fish and chips
They are a must have lunch cheers
From the team at Back Paddock Garden
R.
Always stop here when passing love it... great paua pies
D.
By far the best pies I've ever had. Best location, one of the best muffins and coffee
Such an underestimated place.
Highly reccomended!
G.
Really good size meals and the blue cod is to die for. Hubby and I dine there regularly, enjoy the ambience, and will often take home a delicious homemade pie or one of their delicious cinnamon oysters 😋
R.
Great food - pies are fantastic.
M.
The staff are super friendly, and it was a such a cute cafe. They were accommodating of our dietary requirements, and the portion sizes are generous. The food options are great! I definitely recommend this cafe !
R.
Great customer service yummy food 😋
A.
Lovely cafe
Spotless, friendly, with delicious food.
Some of the best pies in NZ. Seen the breakfasts but can't get past the pie. Is it rude to have both?
N.
My daughter has lived in Dunedin for the last few years, I visit 6-7 times a year. To give you an idea of how good the food actually is, l not only time my trips so I'm in the vicinity at a justifiable mealtime, and make sure I'm good and hungry l also buy some for the next day. Never had food or service that that wasn't excellent. Pointless to recommend something but if you want their full selection of homemade pies get there before 11.30am.
M.
Food is amazing, the best pies all homemade and good prices. Superb service, sometimes hard to find a seat it's that busy! Highly recommend stopping here.
D.
Well worth the stop excellent food and service.
h.
Found this place today while passing through for a takeaway quick bite on our travels. The food was AMAZING, the savory and sweet muffins were both fresh, soft and huge, the quiche huge and very flavourful, while the coffees were both perfect. Service was very friendly and super quick. Thank you.
R.
The pies!!! Always have to stop here for a pie (even though I'm gluten free I'm make a sacrifice for one) delicious coffees and pies. Oh and the sausage roles. So good. The customer service is always on point and super welcoming.
Ç.
Fantastic place! a truly hidden gem on your drive down to Dunedin. We stopped here after a delightful weekend trip to Mt Cook, this cafe was a true compliment to the trip. The indoor environment has been well decorated and exudes sophistication. Furthermore, the wonderful decorations were a delight to admire whilst drinking my coffee, which I must say was nicely made. The customer service was stupendous, my friends and I were made to feel very welcome. Overall a lovely cafe.
S.
This place is just amazing. They have got one of the best coffees. the homemadepies and other savories are just one level up. This place never lets you down.
L.
Fantastic choices of GF ..great place to stop
H.
Great food, lovely and clean and very friendly staff.
M.
Such a buzz there as lots of folks seem to know it's great and I really enjoyed my first visit. Great coffee and food.
D.
Pop in at level 3. This team needs our custom. Their food is ready and girls are excited to catch especially Vanessa after her break away. Always top. Service always top and food top and coffees the best. We will continue to keep popping down to see the team💞❤️💞
J.
Always great food and coffee. Staff are friendly and go out of their way to provide good service. 😀
K.
Ohh the giant cinnamon oysters, delicious homemade food, coffee and cute little cottage setting, to relax and watch the world go by. Best cafe in NZ
W.
Lovely breakfast and great coffee. Awesome finish to great weekend
T.
Wonderful! Not much more to be said.
We had breakfast there after staying at a nearby campground. The portions were quite large and the quality was very good. My wife had the pancakes and I had bacon and egg. We were both full when we had finished.
We also bought two huge muffins to have later in the day which were also very good.
K.
Very pleasant cafe with lovely food. Well worth stopping at. Had a melt in the mouth Lamb Shank with mash etc. 10/10! Everything else looked just as good. Look forward to trying fish and seafood chowder next time. Also nice clean toilets.
B.
Nice place 👌 great food
J.
Came here during my Summer break and I always remember how delicious the pies were. Can never forget Vanessa's Cottage Cafe Pies, they are awesome! The sandwiches were just as good as well! Definitely recommend stopping in if you're going to be passing by. Friendly customer service too!
A.
Geat Food, Very Reasonable Prices. Good Service. Goes the Extra Mile. Worth a Visit if you are passing through Hampden. A Hidden Gem
c.
Amazing selection of food. Slices and cakes are a fabulous size. Cheese rolls are to die for!!! Great coffee too. 👍☕
K.
Recommend the good service and Great food
C.
Customer service is great as always, but the quality of some of the food has dropped recently — eggs tasted a bit watery. The sausages and coffee still fantastic though. Still a great place for lunch passing through.
D.
I had a great time having my meal with my other half.The person serving us was very delightful. It felt like you are being welcome especially when you visited your grandna back then you were young. Thank so much. Great service.
K.
Good selection off food. Happy with coffee and sweet. However I got the mussel pie and was disappointed. Mussles used were the marinated ones.
Staff friendly
C.
Great menu, Great Coffee. We stopped for breakfast, which was splendid. My daughter and I had breakfast selections and my husband had the fish pie. Very flaky crust on the pie and salmon quiche. Baked goods were delicous, we did take away for scone and muffin, fresh out of the oven.
J.
Great stop for a coffee and a pie! Lots of healthy options too.
M.
Food great, selection awesome, portion sizes way bigger than most Cafes. Coffee g8 and staff fantastic. Well worth a visit. :)
L.
We always stop here on our way to Dunedin. Disappointed today. Long wait for the coffee and the blueberry and white chocolate muffins had few berries and we couldn't taste any chocolate.
M.
Stopped for take away coffee, service was fast, they had good looking food on display
S.
Lovely food and friendly ladies
H.
Such a wonderful array of delicious food, and meals if required. Very good coffee, and such friendly service..superb tasty pies to die for.
D.
What a delight to find this cafe on the side of State Highway 1. No detours or going off the main road to find it. I only had coffee to go, but it was a GOOD coffee and I was able to stretch my legs by looking around The Hidden Herbery at the rear of the cafe. Great place to stop if you want to keep going.
H.
Great fresh and tasty food
A.
The oyster steak and bacon pie is AWESOME and the staff there on the 25th were lovely. Amusing seagulls too and a pretty garden
M.
Nice coffee, although an extra shot would have made it just right and fresh, appetising cabinet food. Would definately revisit.
J.
Such a busy wee place - great variety of cabinet food & menu options. Decilious lunch thanks.
T.
Great atmosphere great food
E.
Great choice plus gluten free.
We really enjoyed our break at Vanessas cafe so many choices must try the sea food chowder next time .
A cool drink plus coffee excellent us the slice of cake. I would recomend for people who have to be gluten free
Stop at the cafe .a very friendly thank you from came from the kitchen .perhaps Vanessa .plus a big smile as well .
p.
Excellent food and surroundings. Friendly staff. Best pies I have had in a long time.
Definitely will stop on my next trip through.
M.
Great food and atmosphere. The staff were great also. Highly recommend you stop here if possible.
J.
Lovely lunch menu. Quick and easy. Had been over the road looking at the antique shop so stopped for a bite. Well worth it. Busy but coped
C.
Love this little cafe. Huge servings. Friendly obliging staff. Would definitely recommend. A busy cafe on State Highway 1.
S.
Great food,friendly service,felt really welcome. Coffee was good. Nice environment to relax and enjoy the time spent there.
S.
Great little gem. Pies have to be one of the best I've had. Food is local and great value for money. Coffees good
M.
Awesome, friendly service, great coffee, cafe food made on site, what more could you ask for? Be prepared to wait (good) as they are a popular stop, its worth it.
D.
Wow..this wee place is nothing short of delightful. Popular with a never ending stream of travellers and well to do who have breezed in to experience treats from a wonderfully home made menu from everything to the crunchiest and buttery honey crumpets to absolutely delicious seafood chowder using nearby bluff oysters. The coffee is excellent and expect the barista to bring you your coffee out in the front garden. Beautiful tables set amongst gorgeous flowers and greenery. At the back make sure you visit Rick in his serene and surprising herbery. A lovely selection of all herbs, greens, flowers and veg. Mouth watering. Be sure to ask about the oyster plant! If you love oysters....This darling surprise package I rate 10 out of 5!
D.
Great coffee
Awesome people
C.
Great pies, great coffee, great setting. I hardly ever drive passed without stopping here for something 🙂
M.
Excellent food, great service, great team, awesome coffee. You must stop here to refill
K.
We always stop here on way thru on trip. All day breakfast is always ordered.. mmmm ..was nice but noticed the portion size much smaller and quality not quite as good... It’s still one of best in South Island but Have to comment on this. Lovely service as always though !
T.
We got great Service here. The food was yummy, we will go back.
H.
Pies are so yum!!!! Obviouly a well known secret as it was quite busy. Cosy and warm, with delicious food. Worth stopping if you're going past.
K.
Great food will definitely go back when in the area.Had three breakfast there.
R.
Fantastic pies, great food and coffee. Excellent service too.
A.
Lovely coffee, great food with super friendly staff. Generous portion sizes!
B.
Awesome food selection and really nice
Q.
Best wee Cafe I've been to in a long time food was amazing and great service
G.
What a place! Open the unsuspecting door to a lovely cafe with friendly stuff and a surprisingly bustling atmosphere. Very reasonable and exceptional range and service.
b.
Great service, fast and friendly. Nice fresh food. Clean and tidy. Cute wee place!
M.
A welcome stop on Hwy one...the BEST food ..all home cooked
..love the venison hot pot
G.
When we travel from Christchurch to the south and back we plan our trips to have lunch at Vanessa's. The seafood chowder is gorgeous. A visiting relative is making the afghans famous in Australia. The staff are wonderfully helpful and attentive. Highly recommended.
G.
Great wee kiwi caffe
Lovely food with their own flare.
Very popular.
M.
Great coffee. Quick service. Good selection in the food cabinets hot & cold
T.
Hearty, good food, good coffee, good service. Pies are great and I've never been served a whitebait fritter so big!
L.
Great food, yummiest coffee. Friendly staff. Love this place 😁
r.
Awesome! Lovely coffee and food served by fun people - thank you
J.
Always lovely and fresh food. Good service.
R.
Always deliver THE best.
p.
Excellent food , nice selection of pie's , Good coffee , a great place for a short drive with lunch
S.
Delicious food, all made from scratch.
r.
Great place to stop for lunch.
Must do it again
P.
Best coffee and pies are great too.
Not to be passed by without stopping.
B.
Always a treat to visit there. Great coffee and selection of foods.
S.
Absolutely LOVE Vanessas. Never go past without calling in. Best pies, muffins, coffee etc. Never had anything I didnt love.
C.
Very good food, very friendly
R.
Beautiful venison pies. Lovely hot coffee. Excellent service . Toilets out of action due to water restrictions. Not their fault.
K.
Great food, great coffee, beautiful surroundings
H.
Lovely food. Very busy. Friendly staff.
M.
Just what you needed in a country cafe. Tasty food, generous portions at great prices
K.
Really nice food, good coffee and service
J.
Great coffee, pie went hard, good prices 5/5
T.
Beautiful little cafe! Easy street parking. Very good coffee!
L.
Very quaint. Lovely pot of tea and best afghan ever. Excellent value for money
L.
Best pie I’ve ever had. 10/10 coffee slapped would slurp again
D.
Lovely little cafe with good variety and prices. Very friendly staff.
P.
Great coffee, great service, great pies, great big cookies! All up, awesome!!
A.
Always delicious food here and always busy which is a good sign!
A.
Nice cafe with an awesome outside area.
The food we had was fantastic. Delicious tea and hot chocolate.
L.
Excellent food and great coffee n service with a smile
T.
Great pies and huge yummy quiches. Don't forget to grab an awesome coffee
M.
Excellent N Z style food and friendly eevice.
K.
Great food and service.
Highly recommend!
D.
A excellent place to have a light meal, with lots of ambience.. Good and friendly helpful staff. Food is displayed well, and very tasty..
j.
Ey up brilliant as usual. A giant custard square did the business, a happy wife a happy life.
h.
We never go past without stoping. Great coffee. Beautiful food. Amazing friendly people
S.
If you are looking for a blue cod meal, Vanessa's is the place to be! Worth the drive from Oamaru! All her food is value for money!!
A.
Great food. Lovely cottage decor. Very nice staff.
G.
Perfect little cafe with traditional trends
M.
I love good quality food and quantity, so Vanessa's is my perfect place. Great coffee and service as well.
S.
Yum great big breakfast, good gultin free options.
g.
Great selection of tasty homemade food served to you by awesome staff in a cute cottage. Best place to stop between Dunedin and Oamaru
J.
Great coffee, food and friendly staff. Tidy outdoor area.
K.
Great place to stop for coffee or lunch. Good food with fresh ingredients. Good coffee. Friendly staff.
J.
Excellent coffee. Nice home cooked food.
J.
Friendly helpful staff. Great choice of food and drinks at reasonable prices.
Easy off road parking.
H.
Great food and service
N.
Great food/coffee & friendly staff. Little gem of a place.
t.
Great Homemade food.Have been a couple of times.Friendly people.Great pies! Good value.Try it!
L.
Great food & service even coffee great
S.
Great food always friendly service
B.
Best coffee 2 date...Long black...intelligently made ...quick & hot. Will be back as Arnie says. Go well. Slainte 🍀
V.
Tasty cup of coffee and afghan biscuit. Beautiful. Very friendly staff.
D.
A favourite. Has character and atmosphere with good fun staff. A must to stop on travels.
S.
Very friendly service and yummy food. Well worth the stop.
K.
Always great food, coffee and super friendly service. Vanessa and Tim are awesome!
S.
Delicious food, friendly services at a great price!
K.
Firendly an good service awesome coffee great food
P.
Superb cafe with lots of great food. Service is excellent.
C.
Popped in for coffee and muffin....service friendly and beautiful coffees and yummy muffin. Highly recommended
R.
Beautiful blueberry and orange scones. Thankyou to the lovely lady from Dunedin who allowed us to share a table
C.
My new bestie when traveling. Yummy pies and biscuits. I had a chicken club sandwich that was pepper and salted to perfection.
L.
Great food and yummy pies. Good coffee too well worth stopping at.....
W.
Great food and coffee. Great staff.
L.
Nice place to stop beautiful blue cod, chips & salad for $20
C.
Great place to stop for coffee awesome home made pies and baking. Lovely staff.
S.
Love the food awesome service well set out exelent food. Family owned. Lockerbie make great food
D.
Great friendly owners, fantastic steak and mushroom pie👍
l.
Always lovely. Great friendly staff great variety of food and very filling.
C.
Great food, and friendly service. Charge up your car near by and refuel your body at the same time!
n.
Good coffee and food and an ideal stop on your way to Dunedin or Christchurch depending on which way you are travelling
A.
AMAZING selection of food , wonderful staff, great coffee too.
R.
The food was excellent quality, good portion sizes and reasonably priced
L.
Lovely place. Did a great job when super busy! Well done team, we'll be back.
M.
Nice coffee just passing through notice they had chowder on the menus mmmmm next time
L.
Very nice food thank you and good service.🙂
D.
So warm, cosy, full of atmosphere and yummy food & coffee. A great find
M.
Wow, Ed very thing is huge! Upside muffins, cakes, slices, biscuits everything and super tasty too
j.
Excellent food and coffee
M.
Amazing service food and staff enjoyed the food would recommend it to anyone that is passing 👍🇮🇪
D.
Stopped today for coffee which was very good and seen steak and oyster pies which we had for tea which were lovely would recommend.
C.
Lovely little place with delicious pies and probably the best french toast I have ever had.
S.
Always first class-both food and service.
G.
A really good selection of food.
Nice coffee. Good service.
J.
Lovely food selection, quaint little Cafe.
J.
Beautiful food...just not enough seats today but very busy.
J.
Delish food and great GF Coeliac safe options for my hubby.
j.
Great food esp the pies! Service always good to friendly and welcoming child friendly aswell
D.
Bacon and eggs were lovely, very friendly service.
R.
Great staff, great prices and good coffee in HUGE cups
K.
Fantastic, friendly service! Awesome Mac n cheese and latte for lunch
D.
Lovely coffee, great pies.
L.
Stop here for morning tea or lunch or just because. You will not be sorry the food and portions are to die for and the staff can't be more helpful. Just do it 😋😋
R.
Awesome breakfast - great quality food - excellent coffee - just a really nice day
N.
Lovely setting, Great food and hosts/staff. A must visit...more than once...
S.
Good food good coffee pleasant inside good toilet. The staff are Not miserable!
k.
Always delicious food and wonderful service and great coffee.
2.
I left here 2 mins ago, staff and food brilliant. Go here to eat
J.
Just had an amazing breakfast here. Super freindly staff too.
J.
Amazing food, great coffee, clean toilet. Friendly.
R.
Great coffee, awesome pies
C.
Amazing food and very friendly service.
T.
Super service. Yummy cakes and pies. Great coffee!
C.
Friendly staff, good food. So pleased we stopped.
s.
Amazing food, great service, just a super cool place
C.
The food was great, the coffee was great and the service was great.
P.
Lovely friendly staff and great food
a.
Never been here but for some reason my account left a review about the paua pies being amazing, there must be an error somewhere
R.
Excellent food and coffee,famous for there great pies
F.
Paua pie for hubby. He's always wanted one. Great food and coffee
L.
Good food lovely wee spot to stop. Good toilets across the road
P.
Neat little cafe. Very nice food and coffee!
J.
Solid food choices and decent coffee. One of the best options for a quick bite between Oamaru and Dunedin
M.
Came very highly recommended, did not dissapoint! Five meals and drinks, all fantastic!
E.
Delicious pies, highly recommended. Counter food looked really good too.
T.
Great service and ambiance. A must stop if traveling through
L.
Friendly staff, nice and cosy. Will have to come back to try the cod
S.
Stopped in had a chat, grabbed some food and coffee. Nice way to relax and stretch the legs when driving long distance
A.
Freshly made food great choice and lovely setting
R.
Awesum place great service lovely staff and always smiling,wonderful choice of foods
P.
After bad service at Moreaki Boulders Restaurant we came to Vanessas. Great service amd great food. Rustic charm inside.
K.
Exceptional food, better service. Thanks for a delicious lunch
N.
Excellent range of food. Good service. Pleasant ambiance.
M.
Breakfast and coffee were on point! The bakery items are also very delicious!
C.
Very nics place - lovely food and service. Great pies!
R.
Great selection of good quality foods and excellent service
B.
Very good pot of tea,great service
S.
Great Coffee lovely staff good food what more could you ask for 😊
K.
The food was delicious, especially the pie. Really regard not buying extra
P.
Always a great coffee and the food is the best
S.
By far the best place to get coffees, we always stop here
L.
Stop for great food...and baking with so many choices
D.
Amazing food! Especially the date scones!! And the people are great to :)
A.
I just love the great fresh food and choice of drinks.
L.
Great place to stop and have something to eat or drink , friendly staff and good service.
K.
Great food and excellent service as usual..
D.
Great coffee. Friendly staff.
F.
Enjoyed the pie. My friend had a disappointing cheesecake. Efficient service.
R.
Neat place great coffee and food selection
C.
Good service, great atmosphere & best breakfast!
S.
Fantastic food great coffee cute staff
L.
Lovely friendly Cafe with great food 🍲 highly recommended.
C.
Delicious pies and great coffee.
J.
Excellent breakfast, great service. You have to try the pies.
P.
This is a very popular place. The food is devine.
L.
Gr8 service & food. Well worth the stop
A.
Good find! Great food, good coffee and friendly staff.
L.
Best pies ever
M.
Great fish and chips 🍟
P.
Good coffee, great cakes and slices. Nice ambience.
C.
Had a fabulous Iced coffee and muffin..
Highly recommended.
S.
Great food served by very friendly people
t.
Best pies muffins everything yum
J.
Great cafe, lots of yummy food!
D.
Lovely home made pies with a good selection
R.
Friendly service. Great food.
D.
The best food and such a relaxing place to stop on a roadtrip
B.
Don't go past without stopping at least once, friendly people, great food.
O.
Who would have thought beef, bacon and oysters go so well together?!
N.
Great service.
Excellent pies.
H.
Awesome food and reasonable cosy welcoming.
g.
Always amazing food and coffee.
R.
Best place ever great staffgreat food
a.
Loved the food it doesn't come any better
A.
The place is very cozy the food nice and the staff is super friendly
4.
Vanessa’s is always a planned stop whether for breakfast (eggs Benedict - yum) or lunch. The place to stop between Temuka and Dunedin.
N.
Food and staff amazing quick and friendly
B.
Don't pass thru Hampden without having stopped at this place. Great food and place, lovely people.
S.
Great gluten free menu and lovely service.
M.
Worth stopping lovely food and great service. Will be stopping again.
G.
Gluten Free options... great food check em out
R.
The perfect stop on the road for great coffee and generous baking.
B.
Quaint place but food excellent and service very good
T.
Awesome cafe....great coffee and pies
C.
Great food good coffee nice people
R.
Beautiful homemade food, huge servings lol
n.
Make a good cup of coffee, some of the best tasting pies around.
S.
Fantastic cafe with great service and fantastic atmosphere
F.
Just awesome friendly great food great service
D.
Great variety of food and gluten free options :)
J.
Delicious food and coffee
A.
Great coffee, food and service
G.
Great food, service can be hectic
M.
Fab pies and awesome coffees, veryfreindly staff
P.
Great variety & prices, friendly service !
K.
Best pie ever. Awesome food.
C.
Amazing food. Will definitely stop in again.
J.
Always the best place to stop on SH1. Great pies.
J.
Delish, with amazing food and great service
L.
Great place good food friendly staff
J.
Pleasant break during a 3 hour drive home from Dunedin. Good coffee
K.
Awesome place to get a great coffee and cake
L.
Very friendly service, top products but some may say pricey.
D.
Jesus H Christ probably the best pie I have ever eaten and I have knocked the top off a few
C.
Great place to stop,great food,excellent service.
P.
Great food and a friendly team of workers
C.
Great
J.
Best oyster and bacon pie ever
E.
Great breakfast of poached eggs, toast & long black coffee.
J.
Always a great coffee, sausage roll and smile!
G.
Amazing pie! Made fresh in the premise!
J.
Wonderful food and staff
C.
Great home made food excellent service Aaa+++
T.
Great food and coffee
C.
Awsome place, mint food check it out!
A.
Nice happy place. had a great muffin
P.
Homely olde worlde cottage vibe with gdeat food and coffee
J.
Always a friendly welcome and great food
m.
The best steak and mushroom pie ever
d.
The food is fantastic and service was great
R.
Great home made food...brilliant service
R.
Amazing food amazing staff and service quality
A.
Absolutely, lovely. Wonderful staff, definitely go there again
J.
Mussel Pie 🍲 OMG, get in mah belly ... a new tradition to revisit regularly 🍽️☕
D.
Good coffee, nice sweet treat, good service.
p.
Awesome, best pies South of Oamaru!
C.
The best steak pies in NZ
J.
Great coffee, service and food.
D.
Really friendly staff and great food
C.
Lovely cafe offering good homestyle food
l.
Friendly service... Not a long wait even though busy today...
G.
Good food and coffee try paua pie yum
R.
Now an institution. Great food and coffee and a friendly environment
M.
Very Nice Atmosphere but Rest Room Dirty
R.
Excellent food and service
M.
Awesome. Great pies and coffee
I.
Great coffee and savoury scone
G.
Great cookie and coffee
W.
Excellent cafe in Hampden
100% recommended.
S.
The service was fantastic and the food to die for
G.
Good service. Great food.
P.
Good food, great baking.
A.
A truly beautiful place... recommended...
A.
Good coffee
R.
Great place to stop for a cuppa as per usual
S.
Good choice and good value. Good GF selection too.
T.
Great hot chocolate
P.
The Blue Cod and Chips are fantastic!
J.
Unbelievably great pies and great coffee!
B.
Very good chowder. Great service
C.
Good place for a afgan or 3
E.
Awsum food and clean facilities
A.
Best Mac cheese you're going to get that's not homemade.
j.
Yum, such a great little cafe!
J.
Always great 👍
J.
Always top class tell by the car's out the front
Cheers
M.
Fab pies and awesome coffees, veryfreindly staff
C.
Lovely cafe offering good homestyle food
A.
Love the food
m.
Best pie south of Oamaru
A.
Delicious piece of Blue cod, thank you
C.
Great food good coffee nice people
S.
Great food served by very friendly people
4.
Vanessa’s is always a planned stop whether for breakfast (eggs Benedict - yum) or lunch. The place to stop between Temuka and Dunedin.
J.
Always a great coffee, sausage roll and smile!
w.
Great food fair
N.
Top draw
B.
Top notch as always
A.
Delicious piece of Blue cod, thank you
P.
Awesome pie's and people
L.
Awesome people, awesome food.
V.
Good place for an excellent meal.
w.
Great food fair
J.
Great food and coffee
J.
Fantastic in every aspect
P.
Fantastic breakfast great staff
W.
Great staff great food
P.
The steak and mushroom pie is to die for.
W.
Friendly and wonderful food and coffee
J.
Lovely place lovely food
I.
Beautiful food and coffee
m.
Best pie south of Oamaru
B.
Awesome home made pies
A.
Good food and service.
M.
Great food.
e.
Best pork pipes ever
M.
Great food and service
J.
Absolutely recommend this special place!
D.
Lovely place divine food
D.
Pretty girls, good coffee
J.
Beat food. wonderful coffee!!!
T.
Fantastic service and food
S.
Loved the garden and food
P.
Great place great food
M.
Fab coffee. Fab pies. Be early for the pies!
M.
Good food and good service
C.
Your pies are yummy
D.
Fabulous as always
M.
Always the place to stop at for a coffee
G.
Great to eat there
D.
Little disappointed with service from staff
T.
Best Coffee in town 😀
M.
Nice pie and coffee
D.
Great food
S.
Lovely food!
M.
Good food