If you’re looking for a café for breakfast or lunch or need something to put in your pack for a day of hiking you can’t go past Sandfly Cafe. Home to superb coffee, a great all-day menu, a range of delicious and varied cabinet food, this is the place you will find the locals catching up for a coffee – so you know it’s good. With plenty of indoor and outdoor seating it’s a great spot for families to fuel up before a day of activities or a quick coffee stop before you head to Milford Sound.

Te Anau also has a pizzeria and a couple of popular cafes like the The Sandfly Cafe best known for its breakfast or Miles Better Pies and more which has a range of fresh pies, sandwiches, and coffee. For dinner and/or drinks, the favorites include The Ranch Bar & Grill (casual, young crowd), The Moose Bar & Restaurant (casual pub), and Redcliff Cafe (more upscale with New Zealand mains and wines, live music). Native New Zealand food is derived from the Maori people.

Sandfly Cafe in Southland has no menu available, but can choose from many other options such as Cauliflower soup with beetroot chips and ciabatta or Roast lamb and gravy sliders from The Grille. Tuatara Backpackers offers many options including English Muffin with Jam and Eggs on Toast (g.f). La Toscana includes a wide range like GARLIC BREAD or PIZZA BREAD.

An easy and relaxed atmosphere with the best coffee in town. The Sandfly Café is popular meeting place for locals grabbing a quick bite or a long cuppa catch up with friends. Classic Southland cheese rolls, as well as delicious bacon and parmesan scones – are both popular go-to items on the menu alongside classic breakfast favourites.

Some popular restaurants in Te Anau include the Sandfly Cafe, known for its relaxed atmosphere and the best coffee in town. The Redcliff Restaurant & Bar offers contemporary New Zealand cuisine for those seeking a more upscale dining experience. Bao Now is a restaurant known for its delectable bao and other Asian-inspired dishes.

Somewhat of an institution in Te Anau, Sandfly Cafe is ‘the’ spot for a quick coffee, a lazy breakfast or a long lunch. Located in the middle of town, it’s a trusty place to plan your next Fiordland adventure alongside a good brew. Start the day with housemade baked beans or their hashbrown stack.

You can’t have a list of the best restaurants in Te Anau and not mention the super-popular Sandfly Cafe. It’s home to superb coffee, a great all-day menu that features mostly breakfast items, as well as a large sunny outdoor seating area. Sandfly is a great place to meet Te Anau locals, too.

Our go-to restaurant in Te Anau for breakfast and great coffee. The service is consistently good and we’ve enjoyed all the dishes we’ve had so far, from the pancakes and poached eggs to the big breakfast. But a must-try is the cheese rolls.

Menu: The Sandfly Cafe has all day sun, indoor and outdoor seating. Full breakfast menu, lunch options and superb coffee. They can also provide catering for groups and have a range of cabinet and a la carte items.

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The cafe is at its busiest between 8-9:30 AM as visitors stop in before their Milford Sound journey. Even during peak times, the staff manages to maintain impressive efficiency without sacrificing quality.

Full breakfast menu, lunch options, Licensed and superb COFFEE!. A great way to relax. Located in the heart of Te Anau’s town center, Open 7:00 am – 4:30 pm daily

Visited this cafe a few times when I visited Te Anau in August 2023. It is in an amazing location, with views towards the mountains - perfect spot to...

Experience family-friendly dining at The Ranch Bar & Grill in Te Anau, where hearty meals meet warm hospitality amidst stunning New Zealand landscapes.

Some of the best restaurants in Te Anau for families with children include: Bao Now; Sandfly Cafe; The Fat Duck