Reviews of Double Black Cafe. (Coffee Shop) in Wānaka (Otago).

Double Black Cafe

314 Reviews

186 Comments

Coffee shop

Cafe

Breakfast restaurant

47 Kingfisher Cresent, Albert Town, Wānaka 9305, New Zealand

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Information of Double Black Cafe, Coffee shop in Wānaka (Otago)

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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 Double Black Cafe

Sunday

8am–2pm

Monday

7am–1:30pm

Tuesday

7am–1:30pm

Wednesday

7am–1:30pm

Thursday

7am–1:30pm

Friday

7am–1:30pm

Saturday

8am–2pm

Reviews of Double Black Cafe

S. B.

Beautiful food at this gorgeous atmospheric cafe. Gluten free is amazing here. It is not labeled GF because they use what flour and rice flour in the kitchen. Just ask Staff. The service is attentive and super friendly. Lovely place . The best food ever !!!

R. W.

Local and loving it. ❤ ❤ ❤ Everything is great. The food, coffee, ambience, staff, indoors / outdoors.... Ticks my boxes. Recommended to all.

J. W.

Really good café. We had Japanese hash and Double Black Benny, both were well cooked and tasty. Coffee was also well made, with nice latte art to boot. The interior is quite nice although a little look due to lack of soft furnishings, but nice enough. Service was friendly. The cinnamon bun was the only slightly disappointing thing food wise, while it was technically a good piece of bread the cinnamon flavour was too light and it wasn't sticky enough, but I guess that is subjective.

k. s.

Lovely friendly front staff. The ‘Double black original hash with halloumi’ was absolutely delicious! Great mocha’s & coffee too…pleasure to visit.

M. G.

Great food, coffee and view! We had the Bacon Eggs Benedict and muesli bowl, and both were great. The long black was also spot on. Definitely recommend!

A. G.

We were really excited to try here having read the reviews and menu but have to say we were left a little disappointed. The mushrooms on toast with beetroot hummus was a little chaotic and we weren’t convinced by the cold pulled pork on eggs bene. Nice outside area to eat in the sunshine though.

R. O.

Lovely cafe with a cosy interior, delicious coffee, plus I really like the idea of borrow takeaway cups, wish more other cafe's would have this option.

M. M.

Can't say enough good things. Stopped here for lunch on a long driving day and was well taken care of. Had a Latte, a spicy green curry veggie pie, and a raspberry white chocolate brownie. Everything was stellar. Would definitely come back if I was in the area again.

E. G.

The rositto cake is so beautiful! Love it love it good ending to my Otago trip

S. M.

Superb. Nice coffee, great staff and the food is delicious. Dogs and kids are well catered for. It gets busy but service is always prompt.

W. C.

A friendly local cafe. Great tumeric latte and coffee. Scones and muffin were also delicious!

T. L.

One of the best coffee spot around Wanaka. It was a shame that we couldn't have more for the breakfast.

R. M.

Absolutely fantastic cafe! We came here regularly while we were in Wanaka for a week. It's away from all the tourists in town. The coffee was delicious every time, staff are super friendly and there's a huge selection of super tasty sweet and savoury cabinet food. If you're up for a meal DEFINITELY eat here. All the food that comes out of the kitchen looks divine. There's a great selection of seating inside and out with covered and uncovered options outside. Don't miss this cafe with great music, fast wi-fi, a chilled vibe and super coffee. The iced coffees are well priced.

C. F.

Great presentation and very nice staff but a bit too expensive and a bit uncomfortable in cold weather as people seating outside would often leave the door open. Can’t even remember if it tasted good as I got very annoyed with inconsiderate customers leaving the door open...

R. F.

Fantastic. Great Coffee and sublime toasted cheese scone. Literally dripping in cheese. So moist and tasty. Lovely staff. THANK YOU. 🌹

The staff are lovely and the baking devine. Great wee locals spot. Worth finding for sure. Could just stay here all day. Had the Pork belly today. Loved the crackling 😍

A. A.

Lovely place with allot to choose from. We did breakfast and the cheese scones was amazing. The latte was also good.

P. S.

wow the coffee and the choice of baked goods...I wanted to eat EVERYTHING!

D. C.

This review is a long time coming! Double black is by far the best cafe in the area. Ridiculously accomodating, super friendly staff, always very open and honest and kind. Brilliant chef. Wicked coffee!!

A. M.

Friendly team, great coffee and tasty food

F. H.

I really like the Café, the coffee is tasty and the food is really good and freshly made. Also it has a really nice outdoor area where you can enjoy the drink/meal in the sun. Staff is really friendly and a conversation starter which is always a nice thing to have. In my opinion it's kind of expensive but that might be because I'm a Backpacker.

A. W.

Cute cafe in Albert Town out of the busyness of Wanaka. There’s usually some gluten free options in the cabinet which is great, and always good coffee 👌. They used to do THE BEST Buckwheat pancakes I’ve ever had but they’re not on the menu anymore 😭 I would give five stars and go a lot more if they still had them!

D. N.

Faboulous stop. We were biking around Wanaka and the area and stopped at double black for cofee and cake. Perfect!

C. D.

lovely local coffee and bakery stiff that is a bit out of the way and absolutely worth it. I keep coming back during visits.

R. D.

Very good cafe. Excellent friendly service. Lovely food and good sized servings. Excellent range and exceptional quality cabinet food. Very good underground coffee. Maybe not quite as comfortable as some cafes but perfectly adequate. Well worth the trip slightly out of town. Gets very busy after 8am.

L. B.

Lovely cafe in Albert Town close to Wanaka! Super friendly staff and the coffee is simply delicious (try the home made chai latte)! I really like their cabinet food and menu options, the fish cake was beautiful. Definitely recommend it for breakfast or lunch... Treat yourself :-)

A. L.

Very nice food. My husband had a meat pie which he said was excellent. I had salmon salad which had plenty of salmon in it. Had long black coffee and cappuccino both excellent.

C. L.

Little cafe with a nice vibe. The houses surrounding it were beautiful as well. Good food and latte :)

K. W.

Really enjoyed our time here. We walked over from Wanaka, around the base of Mount Iron and were in desperate need of breakfast, coffee and tea. One of our party declared it had "the best coffee in New Zealand". The meals were the perfect size and came out so quickly. All the staff were lovely to deal with and the cakes we took for further fuel on our walk were delicious - the citrus slice was a favourite with all.

C. S.

This is the most excellent cafe I've been in my 6 weeks on South Island! It's nestled in a small neighborhood and clearly a favourite of both locals and travelling outdoors people. It's family friendly (and attached to a daycare), the owner is really nice, I had the best cheese scone of my life, outdoor seating, wifi, and plenty of healthy lunch options for all dietary requirements.

J. T.

nice little quiet cafe near to wanaka. the barista was able to pull some nice latte art. Ordered a capuccino to go and requested for milk not to be scalding. received well with a cup that is just nice warm and not hot. the coffee extraction could be improved, a little more complexity would be better. probably shots are not calibrated today, coffee tasted a bit weak. but is already one of the better ones i had in SI. i like the setting and environment of this cafe too. very relaxing vibe!

N. S.

Have been travelling around the South Island for a week and so far this Is the only place that has hit the mark with the perfect coffee! Stumbled across it while taking a walk with my son and so glad I did!

D. P.

I hadn't been in the area for two years and was keen to call in to my favourite cafe, Double Black Cafe. It didn't let me down! Beautiful cakes and chips to die for. In fact today we sat in the cafe at the Cardrona ski fields contemplating lunch. In no time a decision was made to leave the mountain and head to Double Black before they closed. Once there 3 of us endulged in chips and coffee while I had a delicious lemon curd cake. It is still my favourite.

G. P.

Lovely food and great coffee. vegetarians catered for. We really enjoyed the "hash stash" and treats. Only downside is the "background" music was bad and MUCH too loud. It was very intrusive and hard to ignore. (It was too windy to sit outside, but that's beside the point)

A. K.

Beautiful cafe with a large assortment of sweet & savory options for all tastes. Loved it so much we went back multiple times. That staff was friendly & overall we loved each experience.

R. M.

Location is a bit random but there aren't many other drink or food options in the area. Modern feel. Simple food but looks generally good. The place was surprisingly busy and the space is quite small. It was quite noisy as a result. Good coffee.

A. T.

Cool cafe slightly out of Wanaka township so a really great place to chill. Awesome range of cabinet food and menu food. Coffee is great! Love the fenced outdoor area for the kids to play.

j. f.

A surprising find. Had an excellent brunch here which exceeded my expectations

P. T.

Excellent spot..good food and service!

M. J.

Free range eggs! Nice coffe and friendly staff. Small and cozy venue when the weather is not in your favour but heaps more room to spreed out when fine.

M. B.

The Benetto hot chocolate was awesome, so tasty and vegan. Lots of dairy free and gluten free options. The drinks and pastries were a highlight but some of the main meals were a little disappointing for the price point. Located in Albert Town outside busy Wanaka , service was quick and friendly

S. D.

I had a soy flat white and the eggs benedict with rosti and veggies. Oh my days they were both totally delish! Nice place too.

S. O.

A hidden gem. Great location, great food, great value. The staff can't do enough for you. Will continue to visit.

G. S.

Best coffee I've had in south island! Bliss balls were thoroughly enjoyed by the littley too 👍

H. C.

Amazing cakes! Wonderful service and a beautiful spot in the sun.

Despite a rather inauspicious location in the burbs of Albert Town... Double Black is firmly on the map as the go to place for local tradies, families and bikers from the nearby clutha river and hikuwai trails. The coffee selection is pretty good - they do iced coffee, single origin coffee etc. They sell keep cups. There is some outdoor seating, outdoors is dog and kid friendly. Can get very busy at times and at peak times we have waited 20 mins for our coffees.

D. M.

Lovely cafe just outside of Wanaka. Some of the best cafe food I've had. The original hash had a wonderful balance of flavour and texture with the kumara crisps.

M. M.

Really nice place and staff very friendly and professional. Unfortunately we had mixed experiences with the food. Would still give it another crack.

G. L.

Great staff and service; delicious food freshly made each day, and excellent coffee

l. 1.

Came by on my mountain bike tour. Instantly fell in love with this cafe. One of the best in NZ (been in over 50 diff. cafes all over the country until now).

N. H.

Delicious and healthy morning menus, great coffee and a wicked place in Albert Town. Conveniently open from 0630, 7 days a week. Suggest the loaded porridge with buckwheat etc and the pancakes.

J. M.

Lovely service, yummy healthy food.

Stumbled across this brilliant wee cafe providing tasty coffee and a surprisingly excellent range of food. Will be back👍

Amazing coffee and service! Such a cute spot to get away from town and relax with a delicious meal. Thank you Double Black!!

N. S.

Great little cafe on the cycling route between Lake Hawea and Wanaka. The cheese and pesto scrolls are delicious. There is ample bike parking out the front and place for kids to play.

J. M.

Great food, great coffee, great value, great chilled atmosphere for all ages

W. D. L.

A nice cold smoothie on a stinking hot day.

S. E.

Great friendly staff. Cheerful and eager to please. Assisted us by chang ing blue to green milk, and still smiled even though we were sharing a pot of tea and sharing a cake .... not their biggest sale of the day!

M. S.

Lovely staff. Good selection of freshly baked and made food. Gluten free options too. The brownie rocks!

S. C.

Great coffee and food options, lovely friendly staff

N. A.

Very good coffee. Yummy food too

R. J.

A great selection of tasty food. We can recommend the pancakes, hot chocolate. Try the chunky kumara fries (very filling).

P. T.

My local!!! Great Coffee, great food, delicious cakes, slices, scones & muffins and the most friendly staff - always great service!

J. C.

So delicious, warm people and a cozy environment

M. B.

The best coffee wonderful setting. Enjoyed.

R. P. O.

Best coffee I’ve had whilst travelling through NZ! Went back every day during our stay in Wanaka.

C. M.

Thought I was lost in the suburbs and then bang! CAPPUCCINO

Q. P.

Glad to have discovered this wee cafe! Absolutely delicious food. The cabinet food and food off the menu are great!

H. H.

Beautiful food and coffee. Love the little treat you get with the coffee.

H. M.

Great coffee, handy location and tasty menu

S. W.

Great coffee and always friendly

A. R.

Great food nice coffee, lovely atmosphere.

T. W.

Being a local i would say that this is the best Cafe in Wanaka / Albert town. They have the best coffee, food and cakes.

E. H.

Great atmosphere and nice location being in amongst the residential area. Good coffee.

Lovely service. Good food. Great coffee. Proper tea.

M. M.

Excellent coffees ....yummy counter good n interesting all day menu..well worth visiting

M. N.

oh my god...... best breakfast and coffee ever. now our regular..........

D. F.

Had good food at great value for money will visit again coffee was awesome just how I like it

T. H.

Great coffee and food in a beautiful location. A wonderful place to stop while traveling.

R. C.

Great choice of food and some tasty smoothies..friendly staff and a lovely outdoor area

L. H.

Fantastic coffee and cake, highly recommend

B. H. S.

Good ambience. Fantastic scones and coffee.

P. S.

Wonderful food. Very authentic. Nice tea menu as well

S. D.

They serve double shots coffee, nice

D. W.

Cosy. Great coffee. Good location. All in all a great experience.

L. D.

A DELICIOUS place to meet friends and chill out with great food and beverage!!

B. B.

Great coffee, polenta square with salmon and poached egg amazing.

P. v. N.

Great coffee and an amazing service. Friendly staff. Well done.

Y. L.

Something different for just a branch. A bit pricy tho.

B. B.

Service and food is excellent! Try the Granny's Pancakes there amazing!

E. H.

Love this place to bits! Friendly service delicious coffee and tasty food!

R. B.

Love this place. Consistently great coffee and food and friendly staff.

J. W.

Excellent coffee, REALLY good food, lovely staff

E. C.

Nice hidden Cafe. Great service and fair prices.

B. P.

Awesome food great coffee Albert town is a cool relaxing place

B. P.

Fantastic coffee and food, tucked away in the suburbs. Worth dropping by on your way out to a hike

M. C.

Awesome food. Gluten free options provided. Great outdoor space.

C. L.

Great service, lovely coffee and food, great in the sun on a frosty morning

C. L.

10 out 10

L. C.

Nice coffee, nice food. Cakes are the best!

H. A.

Fresh tasty food, good coffee, busy staff. Music LOUD

M. H.

Really nice teas and scones. Great atmosphere

F. B.

Lovely food coffee staff & environment thumbs up

T. O.

I ring ahead for the cinnamon scones to avoid disappointment - OMG they are good

C. L.

White mocha was very sweet which

T. B.

Pleasant little café, with good cabinet food and drinks.

S. &. L. C. /. S.

Great service, pistachio ginger slice and lovely herbal teas.

C. J.

Great coffee and service. Love double black 🖤

N. K.

The hot chocolate was delicious, the setup was sweet. Loved it.

T. E.

Very nice coffee and the outdoor area is great!

S. B.

That cafe with the extra edge.. gets people driving out from town because it is that good!

R. B.

Great Gluten Free pie option available, yummy as!

J. K.

Good service, good food, good coffee.

B. C.

Great coffee ☕

G. &. A. O.

Fantastic cabinet food. A hidden gem for brunch or lunch.

K. H.

Great atmosphere, fantastic food selection.

B. J.

Amazing little cafe in the middle of suburbia. Great.

Double Black makes the best coffee in the whole Wanaka area. 👍👍👍😍😃✊

S. C.

Good coffee and good variety. Friendly staff.

j. j.

Great place. Well worth the trip out of Wanaka.

K. M.

Always great coffee and cake!

Great Cafe in Albert Town. Surprisingly really busy.

M. A.

Great coffee and food. What more do you want?

S. C.

Busy cafe with good food and friendly staff

B. S.

Great selection of cabinet food

S. H.

Great coffee and fantastic food

D. H.

Coffee a pass, breakfast is good apart from over cooked eggs

H. C.

Best lunch in NZ we have had.

B. S.

Good coffee, food and service.

J. P.

Good spot 👍🏻

D. Q.

Great for breakfast with outstanding coffee

K. K.

It's the perfect locals cafe.

G. M.

Best coffee and breakfast in town

M. D. K.

Fantastic selection of tasty treats!

M. G.

A cute café with really good coffee!

Cozy neighbourhood place!

e. c.

Great coffee and breakfast

F. P.

Hands down BEST PANCAKES I EVER HAD 😍

Q. A.

Great coffee and nibbles 😉☺

W. M.

Great breakfast food and coffee

P. T.

Not as good as usual today. Staff issues.

J. B.

Amazing cakes and cafe food.

A. S.

Chai latte very weak

R. S.

Awesome cafe great staff

J. W.

Great coffee!!

Great coffee and food.

C. B.

Great food and coffee

J. M.

Busy with good coffee and food

S. A.

Great chai and small plates

M. P.

We were part of a big group on a Sunday morning, the place was packed and we still all got our meals served at the same time. Very impressive! The food is amazing here and the staff are excellent.