Reviews of The Coffee Shack Wanaka. (Coffee Shop) in Wānaka (Otago).

The Coffee Shack Wanaka

397 Reviews

169 Comments

Coffee shop

Coffee shop

75 Brownston Street, Wānaka 9305, New Zealand

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Information of The Coffee Shack Wanaka, 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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Reviews of The Coffee Shack Wanaka

T. O.

Best coffee we've had on our brief tour down the West Coast and into Wanaka. Plenty of different options available. Would recommend.

B. W.

So stoked we found this place! Fantastic friendly fast service (best we've had in Wanaka) and the coffee was perfect. A+++ Keep up the great work team, ka pai ❤

A. A.

New Zealand is full of little joys. This little hidden gem is a must while near Wanaka ! To be honest, I only went there as I liked the coffee shop style and didn’t expect to get a really fine coffee! A place like that in a small town and still serving an epic coffee that I will remember for long ! And sitting on the pavement is a joy it self. Thank you for providing such a quality coffee..

B.

The Coffee Shack is part of an interesting little food truck scene on Brownston Street in the town centre of Wanaka. It is situated just next to the Charlie Brown Crepes at the Dungarvon Street intersection. Opening hours are 6.30am to 2pm on Monday to Friday (closed on weekends). I stopped here early one morning recently and enjoyed a Long Black (NZ$3.5). The drink was well made and tasted fine - what I expected of a Long Black coffee. I liked the shack arrangement and decor. It was a nice atmosphere to stop and enjoy a coffee. Otherwise, just take-away to have while browsing shops in the Town Centre or to perhaps enjoy by the lake. In the end, this seemed like a good local business worth supporting during visits to Wanaka.

C. H.

Fantastic. I am Barista, so finding a place where coffee is the priority is refreshing. A small place, the whole experience is very intimate! She stretched the milk properly and had decent extraction through the Lamarzocco. The cold brew was exceptionally delicious. I cannot wait to return!

H. L.

Great Latte!! Such a nice and lovely small shop that has the best coffee in the town. Want to get a second cup in the afternoon but didn’t make it!! Definitely going to get another one next time! A good coffee and weather start a good day!

A. M.

Without a doubt the best coffee I've had EVER! This coming from a self proclaimed coffee snob. Such a rich, flavoursome taste it's beyond words. Have to experience it!

J. S.

Loved the ice coffee and large flat white. Much better than the coffee in Queenstown.

J. A.

The only place we could find in Wanaka that did a macha latte. Love this placed, very dog friendly and great coffee/macha latte

A. W.

Unfortunately there is no six-star rating :) This beautiful little coffee shack serves delicious coffee for take away and to enjoy there. There are so many little details in the shack that just highlight the love they put into this place. They managed to put a smile on my face every single morning I went there. After just two days they remembered my name, which just shows how focused they are on their customers. I enjoyed the friendly conversations, and will certainly miss this place (similar to Wanaka overall :)).

M. P.

Hands down the Best coffee in Wanaka. This place doesn’t look like much but the coffee is outstanding. Barista came 4th in the NZ barista competition this year. Added bonus is there are Polaroid photos of all the dog regulars to browse whilst you wait.

m. d.

Wow ! The reviews were so right . Coffee was superb and the almond croissant was by far the best one I have had anywhere in the world ! Friendly staff , quirky venue , going back tomorrow !! A must visit in Wanaka !!

S.

I love a place with a pour over coffee! And I’ve always had lovely service here.

H. L.

After reading the reviews we thought we have to taste it to believe it, and it was absolutely worth it! We not only had a delicious coffee, but also an amazing hot chocolate. Definitely try the ginger loaf as well. To top it all off; friendly staff too. You won't regret it :)

T. H.

I love the small feel of this shop. I can tell the beans are very nice but both of the long blacks we had were on the acidic side.

G. M. X.

Delicious coffee, nice place to chill. Friendly barista

J. T.

Excellent flat white. Well extracted with a good coffee flavour and the milk wasn't piping scalding hot as what I had tasted for the past 8 days in South Island. Easily the best I got in South Island.. Closes at 3pm though. Will be back! update my review. i was there the next day and order another flat white but this time a large cup as i was pleased with the regular cup i ordered the previous day. This time round i am not sure is it because there were more milk added without compensating for more amount of espresso, the coffee feels weak and i could not really get the same flavours like the previous day. I was in a hurry and there was a crowd, hence i did not ask for my drink to be done again. not a biggie. i will be BACK!

S. &. A. W.

Great coffee from a quirky little coffee shop. Great happy service. Has a crepe bar next door. Worth the time and effort!!

c. s.

Good quality coffee. Come back to it anytime I’m in Wanaka. Hard to find good quality coffee, but this is it and they open at 6:30am:)

A.

Best coffee for miles around. Lovely staff. Nothing but good vibes. They took a picture of ours dogs & put it on the wall. Yay!

F.

Cute little coffee shop! The coffee was delicious - didn’t get a pic because I drank it too fast :)

P.

The best coffee in town if you appreciate professionally made coffee. Their single origin is the best taste I had so far in the South Island. If you come early you can grab some delicious bakery items. The ladies are super cool and friendly, highly recommended!

L. G.

Delicious coffee, served at the perfect temperature. Staff was super friendly and we had a lovely time sitting outside. They even have oat milk 👍

I.

Believably the best coffee in town, it's got a great vibe and friendly staff too!

J. N.

Nice little coffee place which serve nice coffee. I was a little surprised the filter coffee was prepared off hand but it still tasted fresh and hot. The servers at hand were very kind and gave us some advice on where to eat. There is only space for 2 people to sit so be prepared to have your coffee take away!

T. R.

Lovely little hole-in-the-wall coffee joint that is well worth it! Easily the best coffee in Wanaka (and we tried a lot). However it is pretty much takeaway only, so bring your keep-cups! (they do have mugs, but only like 5 seats for people to sit and enjoy at) The staff are super friendly and a laugh too! (my wife asked me to include the fact that we're from Melbourne and that should give our review more weight haha)

N. T.

It’s simple. Epic coffee, epic customer service and just the sweetest location. Love how much they love sustainable practices and thoroughly enjoyed my quick visit and chat. Bonus... made an effort to learn how my unique name is spelt which is rare and was really lovely of them :)

J. P.

Fantastic place - lovely coffee and lovely owner..... also one of the original old buildings in Wanaka.

K. T.

Best coffee we had in wanaka! For those who love the smell and taste of good coffee

W. P.

Outstanding coffee, especially the almond milky lattes. incredible delightful team, your xmas prezzie rocked my boat! The waiting time is minimal, before you know you have your coffee in your hand. (true free range local eggs as well) - I am impressed!

D. H.

I haven't found a coffee place in NZ with better variety or quality. The Latte w/ macadamia milk was good. The americano had good notes of the beans in it. They even have cold brew which is pretty hard to find here.

S. &. B.

We traveled all over both islands over the course of a month, and we are convinced this is one of the best (if not THE best) cups of coffee we had. Can't recommend this place enough!

E. V.

Bonnie, the owner, is an amazingly talented coffee connoisseur. She knows her stuff and the rest of the staff are equally delightful plus make a mean cup of coffee. Love supporting this quaint little shack ♥️

E. L.

This is a coffee shop that no matter where you are traveling from, it feels like home. The women are nothing but kind and personable. Thank you thank you for having the yummiest coffee and hot chocolate, and the most beautiful postcards <3 100% recommend if you're in Wanaka, although its worth the road trip!

R. R.

A great coffee place in town. Sweet and small place with some amazing French crepes place right next to it.

B. R.

Great mochachino! Best coffee in town.

P. Z.

Seriously the best coffee in Wanaka & pet-friendly 🥰 check out the photos on the wall of their furry guests!

C. M.

If its a cafe experience you're after forget it- the Shack is dedicated to the coffee - something very refreshing in this day and age! and its very likely the best coffee in the area! We used the Coffee Shack while on a recent holiday in Wanaka -its great for those early morning on the go caffeine fixes, and the staff are super friendly. Not to mention talented - check out the Indian skull painting behind the counter - its awesome! ( really would like this on my wall at home ) Look forward to revisiting the Shack in the future......

E.

Tidy, cute, kind store. Coffee was great!

B. C.

Best tasting flat white ever!!! Such a delicious coffee.

D. S.

Best coffee in Wanaka. Made by a skilled barista with Flight Coffee beans.

M. J.

Easily the best coffee in Wanaka! Bonnie and her team produce consistently high quality coffee, topped off with great service and a smile!

A. E.

Great coffee, perfect on a lovely sunny NZ day.

M. C.

The shack that serves early delicious espresso. Friendly staff, and a welcoming environment. Perfect for a bite and coffee prior to heading up the mountains. A++

C. O. S.

This place was super! On a 2 night stay in Wanaka we stumbled upon the coffee shack after a long hard hike up Roys Peak. The coffee was great & the staff were even nicer! 5* Rating

A.

My father.. and his father before him, often voiced their concern that the perfect flat white didn't exist.. Well here it is. Just bloody perfect - from the service to the all important.. and sacred microfoam :)

E. C.

Had my tie for best coffee in New Zealand here! Who would've thought? But the flat white was excellent. The only problem is I shouldve gotten more!

S. W.

Hip little place who do good coffee but against my interpretation of what a shack is used for, I was not allowed to stay the night here and play board games while sipping beer. Had to get an airbnb instead. If they do start offering accommodation it probably will only sleep 3-4

j.

IMHO probably best coffee in the town and lovely place.

M. P.

Best coffee, great staff and a cool little area to sit down and enjoy.

B. A.

Cute little set up and very tasty and smooth coffee

M. H.

Cutest coffee shop with delicious coffee, lovely service, and nice wee souvenirs where I brought my moon journal - love it! Great for locals :)

J.

Excellent coffee, best I've had on the south island. The baristas are also very friendly!

E. G.

Literally the best coffee in Wanaka, friendly service and adorable triceratops stools outside 😍

Z. W.

Great espresso! The shack has a cool interior and a nice vibe. The owner was really friendly!

A.

Cute little coffee shack which serves excellent coffee and provides friendly and prompt service! Definitely recommend😊

L. E.

Best macadamia flat white ever!!! My go to coffee shop with an amazing crew. Truely love this place !

H.

Great experience, even for the price. My wife wouldn’t stop talking about the soup. Thank you

B.

Coffee made properly is rare. This coffee was exceptional, don't bother going anywhere else.

D. L.

Best coffee in town by far!

O. H.

It's just a shack for great coffee. Friendly staff who know what they're doing. A lovely place for a warm drink as you enjoy Wanaka.

S. M.

Fantastic coffee and amazing service. Hands down the best coffee in Wanaka.

L. R.

Fantastic coffee, great alternative milk options and fantastic friendly atmosphere

V. J.

Decent espresso, although I shudder to imagine what I would have been served had I not specified exactly how I wanted my coffee!

P. G.

Beautiful coffee roast! Prepared as requested. Chill environment and friendly staff (keeping it real).

S.

Fun little coffee spot conveniently located in Wanaka. Seriously good coffee and super friendly staff.

N. P.

The cold brew coffee here is fantastic and so delicious. Friendly service too!

C.

High quality coffee here, piccolo was great. Staff were super friendly as well Deserves the ratings its receiving

A. A.

Great friendly service, and great Coffee,

H. B.

Great coffee, friendly service. Try the fudge if no one has beaten you too it.

S. J. K.

The best coffee shop in New Zealand. I’ve been hard because i couldn’t find good coffee shop since i started travelling New Zealand. Finally, I found it!!!!!!!!!!!!

B.

Exceptional quality coffee that's perfectly balanced with lovely, friendly staff. We went back again and again.

J. R.

Amazing coffee. Best in town

J. F.

Great coffee for everybody... Good vibes & and awesome staff... And amazing workshop for coffee lovers... 😍 ☕ thanks!

E. C.

The very best coffee that we had in New Zealand. Would highly recommend this place.

T. B.

Beautiful place, very nice talk and for sure, perfect flat white with coconut milk also available

J. M.

Great coffee! I had an espresso here on two occasions. What more can I say?

G. H. B.

The best place for coffees, baristas are amazing and if you like you can get filter coffee too

S. R.

Great coffee and open early so you can grab one on your way to watch the sunrise at that tree in the lake.

A. H.

Our favourite coffee in Wanaka, and friendly staff too. It’s a great find!

A. P.

Probably the best coffee in town!

E. H.

Decent little coffee place in Wanaka. Quality coffee, great service.

L. M.

Awesome Coffee. Friendly staff and great vibe.

A. R.

Best coffee in Wanaka! (From a fussy espresso drinker).

B.

Very good coffee

L. D.

The RENDEZVOUS for your dawn coffee pickup for the day!! Meet locals and in the know tourists

D. M.

Awesome coffee, super friendly staff

T. B.

Cute little coffee place with really amazing coffee!

T. B.

Nice little coffee. One of the only open early in the morning.

R. S.

The coffe is amazing and the people there were so friendly and pretty sweet.

T. M.

Fantastic coffee with a smile. If you don't go here, you are missing out.

C. B.

Cuppa with sister and school friend enjoying a good brew and chat. Nice friendly service

S. K.

Cute little place near the lake, great espresso.

T. M.

Tasty coffee, good selection, great service. Thanks!

J.

Awesome coffee <3 be sure to give it a try :D

H. J. (.

Staffs were kind and flat white was so good! 커피 맛있음!

G. P.

If you are looking for the best coffee in town, no need to look any further, it's there!

J. R.

Excellent coffee, which is good because all they sell is coffee

P. B. (.

Possibly the best coffee in Wanaka!

T. W.

Best coffee by far I've found so far traveling around.

R. F.

Best coffee we had on our trip through the South Island!

S. O.

Great coffee, friendly staff. Nuff said.

V. G.

So glad we found this lovely spot, awesome coffee and friendly staff

X. Z.

Solid coffee. Staff not as friendly as what reviews said though. Maybe it’s early in the morning with a rainy weather ? :)

S. v. L.

Awesome coffee and friendly barista

D. N.

Best coffee, friendly staff in this tiny little shed

N. S.

Awesome coffee and good chat

D. M.

Great coffee: lovely staff

L. O.

Best coffee and the coolest staff! Bonnie rules!

r. s.

Lovely people serving coffee and best coffee in town

D. W.

Fantastic short black with the right balance between intensity and flavour.

T.

Great coffee, friendly staff

m. f.

Best coffee in NZ, and we've been searching!

S. N.

Best coffee we had whilst in Wanaka.

J. C.

Killer coffee, killer service, thanks guys!

J.

Great coffee! Thanks

D. M.

Amazing coffee! High level burista

d. p.

Really lovely down to earth ladies at the shack and in a handy location :-)

R. L.

They had macadamia milk ... yummy!

S. K.

Friendly staff, even a doggy bowl of water for Safi!

j.

Great coffee

K. D.

Delicious lattes and pastries! Must stop!

C. S.

Best coffee in wanaka 👌🏼

M. T.

GREAT COFFEE, GREAT LOCATION!

B. R.

Fantastic place to stop for a coffee!

b.

Wonderful coffee~

Z.

Good coffee spot in Wanaka!

C. P.

The best coffee in Wanaka town, has been for years will be for the future.

L. C.

Best coffee ever!

J.

Great coffee

M.

Friendly staff and a cool setting.

S.

Awesome 👌 coffee.

S. C.

Really good. Nice people

J.

Nicest coffee in town!

T. W. X.

Great coffee!

R.

Great coffee

L. R.

Great Coffee!!

I.

Fantastic coffee.

A.

Great coffee

L.

Great coffee

C. M.

Excellent coffee

F.

Great start of the day

J.

Average coffee & service

A.

Coffee to die for.

R.

Friendly customer service

L. K.

Great coffee

m.

Nice coffee.

A.

everything is goooooood !!!!

D.

Good coffee

N.

Good coffee

J.

(Translated) Awesome coffee in Lake Wanaka! Very good coffee in Wanaka town, recommended! (Original) Awesome coffee in Lake Wanaka! 瓦纳卡镇上非常好喝的咖啡，推荐！

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(Translated) There were so many people from early in the morning A house with a reason Coffee is so good (Original) 아침일찍부터 사람이 엄청 많더니 이유가 있었던 집 커피 너무 맛있다

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(Translated) Best cafe latte I've had in New Zealand (Original) 뉴질랜드에서 먹은 최고의 카페라떼

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(Translated) Very good cafe (Original) Sehr guter Cafe

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