The vibrant cafe offers a range of teas, great organic coffee and delicious food. Lunch can be enjoyed inside the cafe with its own unique ambience, or on a warm day, relax with a coffee on the wide decks and watch the children interact with the animals nearby.

Robbies is a casual restaurant and bar with a friendly atmosphere and an extensive a la carte and children's menu. We are conveniently located in the heart of Hanmer opposite the hot pools in the historic old Post Office building. Sit in front of the fire when its cooler, and soak up the character and ambience of this wonderful old building, or walk through the french doors to our sheltered courtyard for outdoor dining and relaxing in the sun. Come and experience the well-known Robbies hospitality. No reservation required. We can also cater for group functions. Open 7 days for breakfast lunch and dinner from 8:00am.

Spanish theme but with varied menu and children welcome. Popular for the fabulous tapas platters. Very filling and tasty meals and casual atmosphere. In and outdoor dining. Open for lunch and dinner and very central location.

Casual family restaurant with good portions of Kiwi cuisine – fresh fish, seafood pasta, mussels, steaks, lamb and more. Unpretentious and not too expensive with friendly service and indoor/outdoor dining. Children’s menu offered. Highchairs available and we have some children’s toys. Meals can be prepared as takeaways for you to take to your accommodation if you bring plates with you.

This all day/evening café has a reputation for fresh organic food of a consistently high quality. The cafe provides breakfast, daytime blackboard and evening restaurant menus, including children’s menu. Takeaways are available throughout the day. The cafe occupies a renovated villa featuring natural wood and has the feel of light, space and air. A veranda and garden allow for pleasant outside dining. Delight your taste buds with a light, crisp garden salad or for something decadent, try the divine chocolate cake or the award winning apricot and chocolate cream cheese slice. We have a highchair available and a box of toys and books to occupy the children. Fully licensed.

This new seafood restaurant specialises in mussels, fresh fish, crayfish and chowder. From fast and efficient lunchtime service to relaxed evening dining we cater for families wishing to sample the fresh delights from the seas around Kaikoura. We have a children’s menu, highchair and toys for the kids. Dining is available indoor and outdoor and we offer our chowder as takeaway.

Right in the middle of Hanmer Springs, opposite the pools, the cafe serves delicious and hearty breakfasts and lunches and has a huge choice of counter food as well as menu. Magazines and toy box, in and outdoor dining.