With thousands of excellent cafes in New Zealand, it’s always difficult to work out which are the best to try, especially if you are new to a place.
Thankfully, the annual New Zealand Cafe of the Year awards help sort out the best through objective judging and public feedback.
The best cafes in Queenstown
National – NZ Café of the Year 2016 (Supreme Winner)
The Bespoke Kitchen
9 Isle St, Queenstown
National – Best Suburban
The Bespoke Kitchen
9 Isle St, Queenstown
Queenstown cafes shortlisted by judges for the national awards:
Best Metro/CBD
Vudu Café & Larder
16 Rees Street, Queenstown
Best Suburban
Graze
1 Onslow Road, Queenstown
The Bespoke Kitchen
9 Isle Street, Queenstown
Source: New Zealand Cafe of the Year Awards 2016, run by the Restaurant Association of New Zealand. Factors considered by the judges including atmosphere and appearance, menu and coffee, service, staff interaction and overall impression.