Lacto
Ovo
Take-out
Bakery
Gluten-free
Australian
Breakfast
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers vegan wraps and bagels, vegan breakfast and lunch dishes available upon request. Alternative milks available. Open Mon-Sun 7:30am-4:00pm. Closed Sun. Cabinet food only after 2.30 pm.
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16 Rapuwai Lane, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand, 7945
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25 Reviews
First Review by ninski_kapinski
Lanilasagni
Points +168
Vegan options, weird vibe - Edit
Had the vegan Dahl pie and vegan burnt basque cheesecake. The pie was pretty good but couldn’t compete with the one at Milford Road Merchant!
Read moreThe cheesecake was a bit disappointing, I thought it was nice at first but it quickly turned very heavy and bitter tasting (maybe I just haven’t had a burnt basque cheesecake before?!). I didn’t finish it which is a big deal for me.
My boyfriend got the vegan wrap and said it was quite good (he’s a harsh critic).
They do seem to have a decent number of vegan options, but I didn’t like the vibe of the place. Aesthetically I found it unappealing but their table numbers also have cattle ear-tags dangling off them, and meat pies are named horrible names like ‘Buffy the chook slayer’. Vegan options but not a vegan friendly atmosphere in my opinion.
Updated from previous review on 2025-02-19
Pros: A decent number of vegan options
Cons: Meat-centric vibe, Ugly graphics decorating the cafe
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Sommerkind_1
Points +450
Delicious food - Edit
Many vegan options: over several days we tried their vegan breakfast options, cheesecake, pies and cinnamon roll. Everything was delicious. It's a busy place but the service is very fast and friendly.
Read moreTheir kitchen closed 2pm. After this time you can't get cooked meals but still baked goods from the closet (pies, rolls...).
Pros: Fast service , Many vegan options
Cons: But pricy
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jessbates
Points +596
Good food - Edit
Stopped in for a brekkie wrap. Was very good
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MelindaSommerville
Points +186
Good breakfast - Edit
Day 1: Had the greedy vegan breakfast, and it's was so good.
Read moreDay 2: Had the vegan avocado and mushroom on toast, and it was delicious.
Definitely recommend.
Nice staff.
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-16
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dan_rae
Points +49
Some good options - Edit
A few decent options for vegetarian and fully vegan meals on the menu and in the cabinet. Coffee is great too!
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mt19
Points +371
Great options in a small town - Edit
Fair few vegan options on the menu and in the display case. The all day breakfast & the display options were very tasty. Very celiac aware and get change dishes around as required. Coffee was pretty good to.
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pikesperk
Points +1135
Small Town Stop - Edit
Nice find in a small town. I think I was there just after lunch rush so they seemed to be out of a lot of items. I had the vegan roll which was basically a veggie burger, which had good flavor but needed more greens or a salad maybe plus a lemon custard type bar dessert that was quite good.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-15
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Amyc26
Points +226
A surprise visit - Edit
I did not expect to find vegan options here. They had a vegan wrap and a bap and also a curry lentil hot pie. I also saw a sign for cookies that were vegan but they were sold out.
Read morePros: A few vegan options available , Quick service
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EliseBlack
Points +348
Good breaky - Edit
Some good options including a wrap, a sandwich, mushrooms on toast and a vegan big breaky. Good coffee too
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BendySpoon
Points +93
Need for Greed - Edit
Cool place. The Greedy Breakfast has a vegan option, with mushrooms, tofu, spinach, potato, toast, and specialty baked beans. Aside from that, there's a couple of vegan options on display, like a vegan wrap, that are pretty cheap compared to similar options elsewhere in NZ.
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Angéline8888
Points +983
Good vegan option and quite cheap - Edit
We were glad to see 2 vegan options. We came late so there were no more sweets in the cabinet so we don't know if they would have something vegan or not.
Read moreWe had the vegan wrap which was OK, curry spices with chickpeas inside.
Pros: Prices are ok
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Shiru
Points +3015
Nice breakfast - Edit
I got an almond milk latte and the vegan Greedy Cow breakfast which is tofu, spinach, mushrooms, beans, toast, and a hash brown type square. The coffee was nice and the breakfast was pretty nice. Not amazing but pretty good. They have a lot of other vegan options so I'd probably pick one of the sandwiches or wraps next time.
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michwind
Points +208
Great coffee, good food - Edit
The Greedy Cow seems to be one of the only affordable options at Lake Tekapo. The coffee was good, I nabbed some freshly baked cinnamon scrolls and muffins for only $5 each and there were a couple of vegan breakfast options. Atmosphere is nice, they have large wooden tables and the place looks new and comfortable.
Read morePros: In house baked goods , Good coffee , Nice big tables
Cons: None
ArchieFibonacci
For anyone reading this the muffins etc are not vegan friendly
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TejD
Points +534
Yummy vegan wrap - Edit
Vegan wrap (with chick pea and spinach) is yummy. Served warmed. Sadly returned the next day after kitchen had closed so could not try the other vegan options on the menu. Quite a popular spot. Probably the only place in tekapo with decent vegan options which are clearly labelled.
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CoteMedina
Points +517
Nice options - Edit
I was surprised to find vegan options for breakfast and lunch at this café. For a quick lunch stop the vegan ciabatta is a great option to have.
Read morePros: Lovely staff, Average prices
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p0tat058
Points +36
Vegan breaky and lunches - Edit
Had the jackfruit tacos then came back the next day for the vegan breaky. They also had toasted vegan wraps, a vegan lentil pie and some other stuff
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plw
Points +28
Amazing vegan options! - Edit
The vegan breakfast is so tasty and filling, with lots of variety and taste. The location is fantastic, the staff are great. Fantastic coffee too!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-04-18
Pros: Delicious vegan breakfast, Vegan lunch bowl and sandwiches , Vegan-knowledgeable staff (and very friendly!)
Cons: Sometimes very busy
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D97
Points +51
Good breakfast and lunch options - Edit
Had lots of vegan options. I had the smashed avo with edamame and mushrooms which was amazing. My friend had a sandwich from the cabinet which she said was really good too. Venue did smell of bacon but had outdoor seating. Everything is clearly labeled as vegan option available etc so very easy to navigate.
Read morePros: Lots of options, Reasonable price, Tasty food
Cons: Bacon smell
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Kela29
Points +212
Delicious! - Edit
Was very happy to find this place - clearly labelled options both cabinet and menu, got the big breakfast and it did not disappoint, almost had to roll out I was so full! The potato cake was 10/10 - will head back tomorrow for sure
Read morePros: Plenty of options , Well priced for this area , Friendly welcoming staff
Cons: No sweet things but suspect lack of demand atm
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kay.iconic
Points +24
Vegan Flatbread - Edit
Delicious
Read moreWent back for another the next day
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Plantbasedescape
Points +418
Cute cafe - Edit
Really tasty food with a couple of different vegan options. We went on sunday and it was open.
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SuitableCoconut
Points +293
Vegan options in a vegan desert - Edit
Vegan ciabatta, vegan Turkish bread sandwich and vegan wrap were on offer!
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luce.boomer
Points +50
Great vegan wrap! I was surprised to stumble across this and it was yummy ☺️ - Edit
Lovely little cafe with a yummy falafel wrap. Offering vegan cookies and selection of plant based milks.
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exothermic
Points +265
Giant vegan breakfast - Edit
You can order the vegetarian big breakfast and ask them to replace the egg with more tofu or mushrooms. Tasty and substantial.
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ninski_kapinski
Points +223
very vegan friendly - Edit
they had one vegan sandwich on display and two vegetarian brekki options that can be made vegan. they also sell kombuchas and juices in the fridge.
Read morethe staff was very accommodating towards our vegan requests. I had a hot and iced chai latte with almond milk and plant-based choc cookies (packaged, not made inhouse). We also ordered the avo toast with edamame and mushrooms. it was also very busy. I guess it’s the most popular cafe in this town.
Pros: friendly staff, reasonable prices
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