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Kai Whakapai Cafe and Bar

Ardmore St, Wanaka 9192, New Zealand
03 443 7795
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Ranked #7 of 54 restaurants in Wanaka
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, After-hours
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, After-hours
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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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46 reviews 46 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

We popped in for a quick lunch - the name sounded funky (the Maaori pronunciation of the name is quite funny). It was raining and the place was packed. Relaxed atmosphere, good food and service. Recommended.

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Osnabruck, Germany
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55 reviews 55 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

I had a excellent breakfast at this restaurant. The food was quick prepared and was very tasty. The staff was very friendly and the location ist perfect. I can recommend to eat in the first floor to enjoy the view ver the lake.

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Raglan, New Zealand
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

This has become our regular for a good coffee and a snack. Really appreciate the reasonable priced kids fluffys so the kids can have something too. Staff always seem friendly and atmosphere is relaxed. This cafe is busy for a reason.

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Victoria
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28 reviews 28 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013 via mobile

Thanks to TA we didn't need to shop around for a good lunch and v good coffee as we found it here. The food came out quickly and there is a nice view of the lake too.

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See 2 more reviews by BetteMidlervictoria for Wanaka
Piha, New Zealand
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36 reviews 36 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

We went back a few time to this cafe as the food was amazing. Th eggs benedict was perfect, and the big breakfast had homemade baked beans with a smokey twist. The coffee is also outstanding. A must visit cafe in Wanaka. It does get really busy around ten, so the early bird catches the best worm here. There is... More

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Honolulu, Hawaii
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23 reviews 23 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

We toured South Island in a week and I would say this was the Best Breakfast we'd had anywhere. We walked through the door and they had fresh muffins steaming at the counter...of course we ALL ordered them. My son ordered the Big breakfast (can't remember what it's called but took a photo) I'm not a big breakfast eater but... More

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Auckland
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38 reviews 38 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013 via mobile

A nice place. Food is yummy and obviously popular with everyone... Whereas other places were quiet on this particular day, this place was heaving. A good sign and we wasn't disappointed..

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Perth, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

The coffee is the best in Wanaka (we tried all cafets!), and the views from the outside tables are nice. You are almost on the lake, but can do a spot of people watching too. Atmosphere is ok, busy and functional and staff are efficient but not particularly friendly. Still if it's coffee you are after, this is the place.

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Derby, United Kingdom
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33 reviews 33 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Great place to eat and drink. Good menu, great food, reasonable prices and great service! Would definitely recommend!

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Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
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77 reviews 77 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

We really lucked out with this place. We had looked online for some highly rated restaurants in Wanaka, and ultimately decided on this one when we walked past and saw an available outside table. This is a great restaurant! Of all the places we ate during our two weeks in New Zealand, this is one of our favorites. One of... More

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