Regular visitor to this cafe, always good range of food with GF options. Open at 7am for those early breakfasts, which a lot of Wanaka cafe are not. More

If you're gluten intolerant, then you have to visit the Cheeky Monkey, and if you're not gluten intolerant you must visit the Cheeky Monkey. The food, coffee and service are great. More

Great for a casual lunch with both a blackboard menu and cabinet food. Kids LOVE it as they have a kids platter. perfect in summer as you can sit outside on the vast lawn but also good in winter as there's a fire and toys for the kids. More

We stoppped here for a coffee which took a very long time to arrive. We had to ask the waitress to check on it. While waiting i had already devoured the most amazing cheesy, parmesan things-were they cookies or scones or biscuits? I am not sure, but whatever they were they tasted absolutely scrumptious, so much so that had to... More

I travel to NZ regularly on business and always spend time in Wanaka, The Cheeky Monkey is my favourite place to dine. Great food & excellent coffee, just love the Vege Monkey for breakfast. More

Cheeky Monkey has always been our cafe of choice for breakfast when in Wanaka, whether as a couple or with family. But on our latest visit we have to say standards have slipped. One waitress was so surly she obviously didn't want to be there, and who wants to be served by a baseball-capped bloke wearing a shearer's singlet? Hairy... More

Visited the Cheeky Monkey while in Wanaka on recommendation of friends who had been there a few times. Was the best meals we had in Wanaka during our stay. Really friendly service, fresh, tasty food and FANTASTIC breakfast (all day if you are keen). Also Very Good coffee. Good sized meals and value for money. Also had some great options... More

Been here 3 times now, been very happy with the food, service and coffee each time. Clearly popular with the locals, we can see why. Combination of good simple dishes with some interesting varations and quirky options to please most paletes. Can get busy, so time your dining experience to avoid peak times. More

We had lunch here one day while visiting Wanaka. It was a Friday, and although the cafe is located right next to a hotel, the bulk of business seemed to be from the locals who were on their lunch break. The place was really hopping. My spouse opted for The Full Monkey, an all day breakfast that comes with the... More