Reviews of Hāwea Store & Kitchen. (Fruit and Vegetable Store) in Lake Hawea (Otago).

Hāwea Store & Kitchen

369 Reviews

173 Comments

Fruit and vegetable store

Fruit and vegetable store

Cafe

Takeout Restaurant

Post office

Restaurant

State liquor store

33 Capell Avenue, Lake Hāwea 9192, New Zealand

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Information of Hāwea Store & Kitchen, Fruit and vegetable store in Lake Hawea (Otago)

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Reviews of Hāwea Store & Kitchen

l. b.

The upstairs dining experience was delightful, very comfortable on a cold winter evening and with delicious food. The serving staff were amazing and even asked for the Spotify playlist the music was that good. Highly recommended, certainly a return customer

J. H. V.

Amazing views of the Southern Alps overlooking Lake Hawea. The store has a good variety of fresh food and takeaways, with a decent cafe. It really has it all! They even have a little bit of fishing tackle for your last minute needs :)

E. E.

We found the place one day before we left. I wish we could find it sooner. The burger here is one of the best food we found in that trip. I think the name is "hunger buster". So fresh! So yummy!

C. &. B. G.

Don’t underestimate this place! Looks like a kiwi bakery but this place is a gem! Incredible food, great coffee. Relaxed spot. Food is really well priced. Looks pretty standard in the cabinet but wow everything was incredibly delicious and the staff were very attentive. Totally recommend.

M. B.

Upstairs restaurant is a hidden gem! Food is great, nice cosy atmosphere. Well worth a visit

R. D.

Amazing food, service and such a cool space! The food was some of the best I’ve had & very reasonably priced. Can’t wait to come back!

J. A.

Best sausage roll, delicious. Muffins too, excellent.

J. N.

The new Hawea Store and Kitchen upstairs restaurant is great! The food was interesting, well thought out, good portion sizes and excellent vegetarian or meat options. The service was really good. Wine and beer lists had good options. The view is really nice and its kept the down to earth Hawea charm.

H.

Popped in to Hawea Store in Kitchen around 7 for takeaways! Had a lovely young lady with dark hair, blue eyes serve us with a gorgeous approachable attitude & a big beautiful smile on her face! She was incredibly helpful and kind. But not too impressed with how the kitchen staff had treated her. They had scolded her for not charging us enough for extra bacon on our burgers. They were very pushy and rude about it. But overall it was 10/10 food & 10/10 service!! Just felt bad for the young lady that she had to put up with that kind of behaviour from the chefs. Definitely would be coming back again though!

T. P.

Can be great!! Not tonight,. Not grilling burger buns means soggy burgers. Not so good. Other times they are grilled and your burgers are fantastic. Consistency is the key

C. C. A.

This was a nice pit stop for us from Queenstown heading to Franz Josef. We ordered a fish and chips and a burger and both were fantastic. It seems like you can't go wrong with fish and chips anywhere in New Zealand, and Sailz Lake Hawea Store kept it that way. The burger was very good too. We also appreciate the kind gesture of the staffs there who helped made the fish and chips into a dine-in meal when it was supposed to be takeaway, as we were planning to have our lunch in the store. This kind of thoughtful gesture is what makes a place shine. The flat white I ordered is amongst the best I have had; a nice surprise find, the coffee was well-balanced. Definitely would recommend you making a stop here if you're passing by.

K. S.

Best fish and chips and burgers we have had in a long time!

B. F.

Travelling the south island for two weeks now and this has been our favourite little coffee stop thus far! Food is sensational, simple but done extremely well! The hospitality can't be beat! Friendly staff, very warm and welcoming :) Ben & Bec

B. B.

Our first meal at the restaurant was a wonderfuly memorable experience. There were few other diners present, so the place was quiet and relaxed. The decor is very cafe, but beyond that everything was 5 star. The selection of beers is excellent, with some outstanding Wanaka brews worth trying. The wine list is diverse, and we enjoyed a delicious red. Our young waitress was pleasant, attentive and very helpful throughout our meal, and deserves high praise. The huge bowl of seafood chowder was excellent, whilst the lamb rump and beef were perfectly cooked, served with well presented and inventive accompaniments, and very generous in size. Passionfruit cheesecake to finish the meal ended with another winner. The entire experience was first rate, and the cost very reasonable considering the quality of the meal and service. Next time we cross the ditch, we'll be back for more.

s.

I had the eggs Benedict with bacon and it was really lovely couldn't fault it. My partner had the omelette and really it. Only thing I could fault was the muffins average, but maybe our expectations were too high after the superb breakfast.

M. R.

Get pizza here!! We were really impressed with the quality, particularly in comparison with other pizzas we have bought in various places around the country

J. C.

Best fish chips I've had in ages. Just like it used to be - hand made chips and massive piece of orange roughy. Pies were beautiful too - cheese and steak

G. M.

I went in there today - into the General Store part - not the upstairs resturant. I ordered a lamb burger from the very pleasant young lady serving there today. The Lamb Burger was absolutely the best value for money buger I have had for many years. I would have expected to pay considerably more for such a very good burger at any other place. I will definitely be spreading the word about the burgers from this place and i wish I could have gotten the name of the lady serving myself and the mate i was with as i feel i owe her a bit of an apology - myself and the other fella had just come out of the hills from 5 days hunting and we probably looked and definitely smelled somewhat awful. Despite that she served with a smile and as stated earlier - the burger was brilliant. I thought the art of making a decent burger was gone these days - but this store has kept its value!!

F. K.

We stopped on our way through for drinks and ice cream. It is amazing to me that such a beautiful place is so calm. We enjoyed reading the paper while waiting. The drinks were quite good.

A. K.

Good location. Food is nice

G. a. L. W.

Great outdoor seating in the sun. Super service Food delicious especially the Almond croissant

K. W.

Love this place 😍 buttermilk fried chicken so goooooood, shoe string fries perfect with a joy rider beer ! Perfection ! Would reccomend and we will be back!

D. A.

This place is great my brother works here most staff are friendly theres the occasion where theres a staff member looking at you waiting to purchase your items/food but other than that 4/5

T. W.

Lake Hawea Sailz is a crucial store for the community and has been run perfectly by Liz and Dave for years. I am aware management has since changed and I am beyond happy to see and hear the standards haven't dropped. The food is beyond what you would expect from a small town store but it is. the burgers are homemade-dad style but in the best way possible, toppings aren't held back like most places and one scope of chips could serve a small family. The supplies aren't left to dust over and local veggies etc are sourced and sold here. Also they give back, food scraps and left overs aren't thrown away but given to local animals etc. You wouldn't think that you could have such pride for a dairy but as my first place of work at 14 to going back now it hasn't faulted in service and perfect Kiwi Culture Kia Kaha Sailz Crew, I will be coming back again and again

E. C.

Coffee good but food very hit and miss. Had pumpkin soup once and it was watery and horrible. Didnt eat it. Then had scrambled eggs another time and it was lovely. Sandwiches are usually a good bet.

M. R.

Popped in during my Te Araroa hike - good value, big portion of wedges 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

A. G.

This is a great little store which has it all, a convenience store, liquor store, takeaway and cafe. Staff are personable and friendly, the meals either at the cafe or takeaway are the best in the town, fully recommend there burger menu as they tasted fantastic.

T. W.

The pulled pork roti was sensational. Lovely outdoor seats in the sun.

S.

Come for the supersized Tip Top icecream scoops. A single scoop is easily a double elsewhere. The convenience store has a good range of items and there's some hot food available as well. We took a 15 min drive from Wanaka just to get the ice-cream.

e. s.

Excellent service, wonderful affordable meal, with a lovely view from the upstairs deck. It was so good we got takeaways the next day and I have yet to find such a good pizza anywhere else-i recommend the texan chicken.

B. D.

Great Fish'n Chips for tired travellers. Pricy but that's to be expected given location. Fish was so, so fresh. Superb batter and chips were great. Generous serve and the slice of lemon for each finished it off nicely.

A. P.

their bacon and egg pies and breakfast pies are to die for!!. soooooo yummy! also their hot chips are good too. well worth the visit

J. R.

After cycling up the river track from Wanaka it was a perfect place to re fuel and rehydrate. I recommend the burgers. Really nice views of lake hawea from the top deck.

A. W.

Great spot to stop. The milkshakes were the best I’ve had in ages.

B. Y.

Biggest and best ice-creams in Otago for sure. Lovely friendly service, nice and relaxed, and kids adore coming for ice-cream.

d.

Simple great place, dinner, lunches, breakfasts ice cream and grocery store - all comes very cheap and the food is delicious. A must stop when you are on the road to Wanaka .

C. J.

Great food and service. Staff very friendly and attentive. Love the outdoor seating area.

T. E.

Had a good coffee and muffin hear recently . Friendly staff and great selections . Will be back soon

H. A.

Twice this week for coffee. Sailz cafe is always busy. Food is fresh, tempting, and delish.

C. S.

Great shop with everything you need, even locally grown vegetables. Food is very good, pizzas have heaps of toppings and hot chips are great.

R. D.

Nice coffee, dangerously good carrot cake, and very friendly service.

E. C.

Really good place for a stop. The store doesn't overlook the lake but is easy to get to from state highway 6. Good choice of food.

J. V.

Great coffee and cabinet food. Friendly service and overall pleasant experience!

B. H.

The food was amazing staff were brilliant and so friendly. Great menu a must do .

P. I.

Lovely service, beautifully presented food and really yummy. Warm, sunny and very relaxing.

M. F.

Amazing chips, but cost $5 a scoop which I thought was a bit pricey but worth the taste

S.

Good wee cafe. Resturant meals have gone back since ownership change. Locals not liking it soo much

J. H.

Nice little shop with friendly staff. Cheep ice cream, good coffee and food. Popular restaurant upstairs.

D. R.

Welcome cafe stop off at Hawea on the way to Wanaka. Great views of the lake. Popular with cyclists.

J.

Good portions, seafood salad was good. Steak was nicely cooked but was not the best cut.

J. C.

Love it! Good food great coffee and the staff are brilliant.

S. T.

This place is fantastic! Great selection of groceries for a store, nice selection of beers and wines, and it sells great fish and chips!!

T. C.

Great food and selection of lovely desserts from Pembroke pastry. Always great place to stop.

J. G.

The Ruben sandwich here is amazing! Worth a visit just for that!

D. H.

Brilliant food at good price and good portions. Friendly staff plus beer reasonable price.

C.

Good coffee, post office, cafe, general store and food. Stop here if you need a break! Only a minute or two off the highway.

W. T.

Great food!

K. P.

Delicious food, amazing service and such a lovely atmosphere! Will definitely be back

W. D. L.

My fav shop for big ice creams. Yummy

L. P.

Great little cafe' and takeaway! ♡ and fantastic service!

M. K.

Super cheerful staff, great food without the Wanaka and Queenstown rip off prices.

T. A. G.

Amazing service with what I think are the best bacon and egg pies ever!

S. C.

Love this store..Fish n Chips are amazing and the bigest icecreams ever!

M. R.

My friend loved his ribs !! & I loved the vegan/ veg option :)

S. R.

Bloody fabulous. Staff friendly and had a can do attitude

j. e.

Good takeaways, lots of food, good selection of fishing gear, one of the lures caught a salmon

I. C.

Dam good breakfast. Hot cakes . Wow. Great coffee as well.

I. B.

Most beautiful burgers along with the beautiful ladies and service is great must stop in this place👌👌

y.

We stopped there for coffee and it was fantastic! Great coffee and food!

A. C.

Friendly staff and great service, food was good if a bit pricey

R. H.

Great food, coffee and lovely service

S. M.

Delicious food, very friendly and professional staff.

F. B.

Buetiful is all I can say great food , friendly staff alround loved it

J. M.

Haven't been back for a year still same great service.

A.

Amazing food and great view with good service.

A. D.

Best smoked salmon I've ever had

R. C.

Great spot, excellent meal and wonderful service

J. C.

Lovely staff. Good selection of counter foods

S. C.

Good all round Shop. Take aways Restaurant and stop for a beer.

J. W.

Great lamb burgers! Excellent chunky chips.

E.

Some awesome local boutique food goods as well as the basics!

H. O.

Told me they dont sell phone top ups. They do sell phone top ups....

N. C.

Amazing sandwiches! Soup was good too.

M. W.

Great coffee. No complaint about our loud kids

J. H.

Nice people nice food lovely spot on a nice day

F. F.

Great food, nice company

G. &. A. O.

Best value come ice cream in NZ!

E. W.

Awesome lamb shoulder, nice chilled atmosphere

P. B.

Great seafood pies make on site 👌😁

L. G.

Good staff, great selection for a convenience store!

G. B. (.

Friendly staff and GR8 mocha's

K. Q.

Trust me, you only want a single scoop icecream. They are large.

M. P.

Food is ok very small went to cafe not restaurant

P. S.

Great place to get a quick bite or meal

C. N.

Just stopped for a coffee in the rain so can't really give much of an impression.

S. C.

Great iced coffee and friendly.

K. K.

Handy store and cafe. Almost the only show in town.

P. R.

Well stocked for supplies coming in from the camp site

M. C.

Cute little spot with warm and buttery scones!

C. G.

Basic lunch, but grocery store very expensive.

R. N.

Nice and relaxing, with good lake veiws

T. K.

Every whitebait season. Best fritters. EVER.

T. B.

Nice coffe for a fair price

M.

Nice person and not bad fish

S. H.

Very good fish and chips.

A. O.

Coffee and food was exceptional.

L. W.

Great staff and excellent food

a. g.

Good for a stopover coffee and breakfast

E. L.

Very good service good coffee

K. H.

Good stop and shop to get your groceries on the way

E. W.

Coffee and food is good!

F. L.

Only marker in the town and have everything you need

P. v. O.

Best carrot cake ever :-)

M. C. C.

Wonderful crumbed Sole Meal.

K. T.

Cute general store with a cafe inside.

J. W.

Excellent fish and chips!

J. C.

Good country store and cafe

M. S.

A nice shop and cafe and a very nice restaurant

S.

Quiet little place to eat.

B. H.

Nice food and nice people

e. c.

Great service and food

J. F.

Friendliest staff and great service

r. c.

Always good food.

r. k.

Great Reuben sandwich!

R. H.

Great ice creams!

T. T.

great hot chocolate

P. C.

Excelllent food and friendly service

A. L.

Great Pies, and great Coffee.

J. P.

The food was to die for!!! Yum yum yum

L. L.

Lovely fòod & staff

W. J.

Good meal

W. F.

Very nice food

B. S.

Nice shop

R. S.

Lovely helpful staff

W. M.

Pricey but convenient

A. F.

Very good food

J. B.

Great ice creams

C. D.

Great service as always

P. M.

Grest plsce for lunch

J. C.

Try the burgers!

D. S.

Nice

I. C.

Venison was superb

E. D.

In a word : brillant.

w. J.

Ok

A. H. T. N.

great food

J. F.

Super hot employee

p.

Great service

p. l. g.

Great service

K. H.

Lovely spot

N. H.

Good service

J. L.

Stuff are complete

R. J.

Nice place

E.

(Translated) Awesome!! Super veggie burger (onion and cheese requested in addition). The bread is great. The morning pancakes are with a very good heated banana and the strawberry / raspberry syrup is top notch. Mocha very good. Very good all day breakfast: bacon, 2 hashbrown, 2 small sausages, 2 breads, 2 scramble or poached eggs. Top address (Original) Génial!! Super burger veggie (oignon et fromage demandé en plus). Le pain est super. Les pancakes du matin sont avec une très bonne banane chauffée et le sirop de fraise/framboise est top. Mocha très bon. All day breakfast très bon : bacon, 2 hashbrown, 2 petites saucisses, 2 pain, 2 œufs scramble ou pochés. Adresse au top

A.

(Translated) Pleasant service but food rather without panache, bar food. In the immediate area, however, the only decent place if you want to eat something along the way. (Original) Przyjemna obsługa ale jedzenie raczej bez polotu, barowe. W najbliższej jednak okolicy jedyny przyzwoity lokal jak chce się po drodze coś zjeść.

L.

(Translated) The best restaurant on the New Zealand trip, everything fit, service, food and price. Small but nice. (Original) Das beste Restaurant auf der Neuseelandreise, hier passte alles, Bedienung, Essen und Preis. Klein, aber fein.

E.

(Translated) Very practical kiwi grocery store for refueling, friendly welcome. Good stop after a hike (Original) Épicerie kiwi très pratique pour se ravitailler, accueil sympa. Bonne halte aprrs une rando

A.

(Translated) Good coffee, young and friendly staff. Bar and attached grocery store. (Original) Buon caffè, personale giovane e cordiale. Bar e negozio di alimentari annesso.

N.

(Translated) Very picturesque shop and cafeteria. It is worth having coffee or tea here (Original) Muy pintoresca, tienda y cafetería. Merece la pena tomar un café o un te aquí

J.

(Translated) Small, well-stocked shop in a somewhat remote location. Convenient (Original) Petite boutique bien approvisionnée dans un endroit un peu reculé. Pratique

E.

(Translated) Very good (Original) Muito bom

S.

(Translated) Delicious takeaway fish'n'chips (Original) Lecker takeaway fish'n'chips

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