Vudu Cafe

Had a lovely breakfast here while visiting Queenstown. The service is very good and helpful - they keep the placing moving since it’s first come first serve for tables. The food was tasty. I got a spiced granola that was very nice with a fruit sorbet - which was different but tasted really good. It’s a fun lively atmosphere with seating outside overlooking the water. Overall a nice experience.

Our group of 5 had a pleasant breakfast at Vudu’s by the waterfront. There is seating both outside by the water and inside. The service was great, maple latte and green juice was delicious, and the food was all around very good! It is first come first serve in seating so need to make sure you grab a spot. Vibes were good. - Vudu Benedict: Pork belly is more of a pulled shredded pork, but still very yummy! Eggs were perfect. - Bacon Benedict: Bacon was just right and eggs were perfect. Bread was excellent. Wished for tad more sauce Crispy Chicken Burger: excellent. - Hoki Poke Bowl: solid bowl, fish was cooked and a bit too crispy.. (tad hard), not too interesting - Build your own plate: very yummy! Seasonal veggies were great.

We stopped by for a quick breakfast and were greeted by the incredibly friendly staff, who promptly found us a table despite the crowd. The food was amazing—delicious, hearty, and satisfying. As someone with a sweet tooth, I particularly loved the biscotti cheesecake—it was absolutely delightful. One thing to keep in mind: the waiting time can be a bit long due to the queue, but it’s well worth it!

Absolutely loved our time at Vudu Café in Queenstown! The coffee was spot on, and the food was just as good – so fresh and flavorful. The vibe here is awesome, the staff were super friendly and made us feel right at home. Definitely a spot I’d recommend to anyone passing through!

A very quaint cafe with friendly and helpful staff at such and early morning breakfast right in front of all the activities. It was nice and quiet at around 830am before all the tourists arrive. The menu was excellent with poached eggs, sausages and bacon, cappuccino and a real long black with a side of hot water. Really great breakfast to start out day 👌👌👌🌟🌟🌟👍👍👍😊

Wonderful service, staff were super nice. The french toast was amazing! Coffee was pretty good as well

Enjoyed a nice breakfast here yesterday, very good food and well presented. Was pretty busy but that added to the atmosphere. Would recommended taking a look if you can, 2024 Tripadvisor winner in the area

Had the chunky monkey smoothie! Tasty and very sweet. The cafe is on the thinner side near the service counter so were going back and forth on where to stand. I don’t even think the waitresses had much room either. I don’t think I would personally grab the sandwiches from the fridge but decent for a drink or something quick.

Love love loved it! It's a counter order kind of place where you place your order and then take a seat with a card with you number. The wait isn't too long and the cafe offers free half hour of WiFi while you wait so it's nice for tourists. We ordered the Piña colada French toast and vudu Benedict and both were greatly enjoyed. My pina colada French toast was phenomenally executed with interesting and unexpected flavor combinations of spiced rum pouring cream, orange and pineapple chunks and fluffy and moist brioche French toast. I thoroughly enjoyed every single bite! They have indoor and outdoor seating and everything moves fairly fast . Highly recommend for Queenstown brunch!!

Wanted to get some breakfast & coffee, and although there is a Starbucks around the corner, I wanted to give a local place a go. The layout of the cafe is a bit cramped and there is a lot of coming and going, but once you place your order, you can sit back and appreciate the ambience. I had a lot of time to sit back and appreciate, so much that my husband got and ate his breakfast as I sadly watched my food being delivered to another customer. Eventually I got my food, the eggs Benedict, and it was great. The dude that got my food didn't even touch it and he has no idea what he missed.

Researching early morning, pre-9am, breakfast spots in the area, I found myself drooling over photos of Vudu's breakfast platters and stopped by to try them for ourselves. Inside the place is quite small & narrow, with limited seating, and an order at the counter-take a number to your seat-table service process. While ordering, though we were the only ones in line, we felt super rushed- I attempted to inquire about some menu items and ingredients, but the responses weren't friendly nor welcoming from staff. For example, I wanted to know the difference between a salmon frittata and the salmon fritter, I was just told, 'they're two different things.'...'I know, but do the ingredients differ or just shapes?'...'they're different options, are you ready to order?' I felt stressed out and just picked quickly, feeling limited on time to fully look over the pre-made bakery items. We settled on a pork belly benedict, winter carrot cake granola yogurt bowl, salmon frittata, and a side of haloumi. After ordering, the crowd picked up, and it seemed food preparation took a back seat to immediate coffee orders, so we waited awhile before we were served. The food presentation was absolutely gorgeous, all the woes initially immediately melted away, as I was ready to dive in and enjoy. However everything sort of missed the mark because of one issue or another. The pork belly benedict was super salty, the winter granola bowl lacked yogurt to balance out the granola, and the frittata was overwhelmed with capers- to the point I had to pick out capers, smother in sauce, and try to cut the flavor profile. Prices were ok, not as reasonable as some other eateries in the area, and for the quality I would say meh. Overall, they were beautifully plated meals, I'm glad to have the opportunity to try on my own, but wouldn't try again. Demeanor and dishes need some improvement.

TLDR: Better places available. Came here this morning just after opening and got a latte and the burger. The coffee came out fast and was ok (but not amazing). The burger took nearly 25 minutes to arrive (it comes with wedges, not fries). It was tasty and juicy (and it should be for the cost), but nothing special. There were several deliveries in and out of the main entrance which wasn't particularly pleasant, but it is a nice space.

Came year three years ago and fell in love. Avocado toast with chia pudding and a green shot were amazing. They don't serve it altogether anymore, so ordered individual items separately and did not disappoint! All yum. Love their coffee, quality food, creamy avocado, and best chia pudding I've had. Bespoke is a sister place of it, which I shall try next. Friendly service, fast, ambiance is nice, outdoor patio seating available, quality food. My fave brekkie place thus far in Queenstown until I discover another. Happy to report, three years post pandemic, and quality food still stands :). Kia Ora, Queenstown!

Nice place. Very busy when we were here but pretty well run. Bean burrito was very good. Altitude Brewing makes excellent beer. Would return for sure.

Funky stylish cafe. If entering off waterfront it looks a bit grim squashed in but worthwhile once inside. Great selection of fresh delicious counter food. Good coffee and had a very tasty spinach, olive and cheese scone - fresh baked. Friendly staff.

They do not clean the silverware/cutlery. I watched the staff collect the forks and spoons and soak them in a bucket. Normal if they they went through a dishwasher but NO! I watched a server pull each piece out and wipe them with the same wet cloth and return them to the bin for reuse. Gross. Not to mention the service was slow, the seating was limited and the process to order take out lacking organization. People were lined up all which ways.

DATE OF VISIT: end of February 2020 A great stop for breakfast! We stopped here on the morning before one of our tours and enjoyed our coffees and pastry by the beautiful view of Lake Wakatipu. We did not order off of the menu, as you can see by the many photos they have a entire case of pastries that vary. We had a savory pastry that was absolutely delicious! So even though their posted menu may not sound all that enticing, I highly recommend trying this place to see what's in their case! Seating is very limited indoors and outdoors but on par with a lot of the other restaurants in the area. There is also a front and back entrance that people can come in/out of which made it a little confusing for us at first, but everyone's friendly and will help out. They are known for their Vegan food and I think those are most of their high ratings - so if you're vegan, I think this would be a great stop for you. Would I return here when we come back to Queenstown? No. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. The food is decent, but I always rate based on have I thought about them nonstop since we left and would I return.

Fantastic food and atmosphere. It gets super busy but the staff is on their game and kindly moving people in and out. Highly recommend!

My dad and I decided to try this place as it was only one of the few places that open before noon. It was packed so we had to wait. Their process was a little unique in that there's a person that gives you a number, you go and wait in line to order at the counter, and then you go to another line and wait for the first person to call your number to be seated. Once you are seated, they let people behind the counter know so they can prepare the food and drinks. We got the super bowl and the fritter and a macha latte. The super bowl, which contains two different types of rice, tofu, beetroot kraut, sweet potato and a peanut/ginger sauce. For extra, you can add either chicken or salmon. We got the salmon. The fritter is a cauliflower and tumeric fritter with kale and onions as well as tomato. The bowl was pretty good and hearty. A unique healthy way to get all your nutritients. The fritter was borderline ok for me. The first few bites were good, especially with the berry compote that it came with. However, the berry compote was not enough and I really needed it. Without the compote, I was only able to eat a few bites because it was heavy and rich and I needed something to cut the richness out, so I couldn't finish it. The matcha latte was ok, nothing special. Price was decent, not cheap, but not expensive either. Service could be a little better but it was crowded so that is some what understandable. Overall, it was just ok, nothing extraordinary.

After seeing the copious amount of reviews on google (700+!), we were easily convinced to come check Vudu out. We came on a Monday afternoon and ordered an almond latte. The coffee flavor was strong and enjoyable. The price was similar to all other coffee shops around the area. We did not order any food but all the tables around us did and everything looked fresh and delicious! I definitely would come back to try their food!

Great spot for healthy juices (I like the green one and turmeric one) and desserts (lemon tart was yum). Nice, calm atmosphere, good outdoor seating, 30 min of free WiFi

The food I got here was much better than I had expected going in! My partner and I got a slow roasted pork belly burger and the vegan oat and quinoa porridge and we loved them both! The burger was juicy and flavourful and the porridge was delicious with maple roast banana and fruits. It can get pretty busy inside and the wait can get quite long, but I think it's worth the wait. You can sip on some amazing coffee while you wait for your meal. The service here is pretty good - they have specials that you can ask the waiters about. If you have the time, definitely come and try this cafe!

Good stuff - didn't get phased by the line and waited for a seating inside. Tornado weather outdoors at the time, bagels will be rolling down the street if one's not careful. The avocado with smash was yummy as expected. Eggs were poached masterfully. Also had the pleasure to order a few things to go: the fruit tart cake was simply amazing and not overly sweetened so you can actually taste the fruit instead of mouthful of sugar. The carrot cake was moist and delicious. And the japalpenos scone was [fire emoji]

This place is great. I wandered around looking for somewhere to get lunch and this was my stand out option. Menu has lots of variety and although it's popular the wait time is not long at all. They have a great system. I enjoyed poached eggs, mushrooms, avocado and tomato. Very good. The coffee is great too, with sparkling water free on tap. I'd definitely come here again.

Created by the same trio as Bespoke, this establishment somehow has way better food and service than Bespoke. Location is nestled in the heart of downtown near the waterfront area and we didn't have to wait long for a table. We tried the Pie, Grain Bowl, and Pancakes. All of which were very good and arrived timely and accurately. The plating is also nicely done but not overdone. There's ample indoor and outdoor seating both separated and communal. The drinks taste the same as Bespoke so there is consistency. They offer tap and sparkling water, big plus for us sparkling water lovers. You only get 30 minutes of wifi here though compared to the 45 at Bespoke - important piece for the international travelers!

Fantastic breakfast! Service was great and fast. Line was a little long but moved pretty quickly. Food: Buttermilk and buckwheat pancakes - light and fluffy. the raspberry sauce that came with it is absolutely amazing! And it went so well with the sweetness of the syrup. Chocolate croissant - warm and gooey with good dark chocolate. so hard to resist Latte - Very tasty. good and strong This was one of the best meals we had on our trip. Absolutely delicious!

This was our fav breakfast we had in Queenstown. Everything was incredible! The french toast with the pear (I think seasonal) was so good! I got the board with the avo toast, egg, and chia cup. The coffees were great too! We didn't get anything from their dessert fridge but everything looks amazing!!

Everything I had here was excellent from the quality of the food to the presentation. I am not a vegetarian but I really enjoy exploring the different flavors when I have an opportunity. I was only in Queenstown for 3 days but I ended up coming here twice!

Another popular place for breakfast here in Queenstown. Keep in mind if the seating outside aren't available due to weather you might wait a while. It's a counter service so you need to order first then grab a table. I gave it 4 stars because they have a lot of variety in their menu and the pastry looks yummy even though what we ordered was average. We came here with to satisfy our sweet tooth so we ordered the French toast and the crepe to share. Unfortunately they didn't satisfy our sweet tooth because they were using "healthy" ingredients which I'm guessing constrains less sugar. If someone is ordering French toast or crepe it shouldn't be healthy that's the whole point of ordering them or at least that's the way I think about it.

So many delicious treats and delicious coffees. Unfortunately this place is more than discovered. The place was jam packed and quite disorganized in the process of ordering and food takeout. I normally wouldn't mind as I was on vacation but when my coffee came out five minutes before my carrot loaf (it just required them to cut and put in the bag) I did get a bit annoyed. I did love the incredible selection for us gluten free folks. So definitely a visit but maybe on the off times.

Sister property of Bespoke, this place has a great casual vibe and has tons of options for vegans, vegetarians and gluten free folk. We went around lunch time which was jam packed and the line was long but moved quite fast. The trouble was trying to find a table to sit because of the confined space. The baked goods case has so many amazing choices that it's impossible to chose as you love through the line to make your way to the counter. We ordered the burger with fries which came on a black bun and made a fun burger to look at and tasted great. The fries were thick cut fries and can't really have bad fries - even soggy fries are good fries. The chicken pie was flakey and resembled a pot pie with curried chicken inside and steaming and bubbly which my husband enjoyed thoroughly. I Ordered the black rice pudding which was awful and rice is hard, has no sweetness and tastes like a mish mosh of random things thrown into a jar. I would say skip it. For my main meal, I got the pumpkin hash which was perfectly warm and filling and the dish is something I def recommend ordering! This dish can also be made vegan minus the egg!

Great little place to grab a bite to eat and relax. Vudu cafe has a great urban-style feel and has a lovely aesthetic. We stoped here last minute with a group of 4 people to try some of the popular local spots to eat - Vudu and recommended to us by some friends who had been through before and I was not disappointed. I ordered the meat pie (see the photo) which came with a chutney style sauce as well. Even though it was the end of the day when ingredients are normally not the best - this was delicious and I thoroughly enjoyed the pot pie. The crust was light and flaky, the inside rich and flavorful - a real popular item for sure! The prices here were fair and I think I spent less than $10 USD on the pot pie item, and was quite pleased at what I got for the value. This is a great place to stop and would definitely recommend the many delicious items here!

Still working her magic like your favourite ex, Vudu offers one of the best breakfast/brunch selections in Queenstown. Her cabinets are stocked with giant flower -laden cakes (even vegan options for the body conscious), breakfast burritos, and salads. Daily specials combine classic comfort food with locally sourced produce. The coffee and service are reliable. And the only problem you are likely to have is finding room to sit down and to stuff yourself with just one more treat. She sure knows how to make you miss her when you're gone.

We stoped here for a late breakfast/early lunch and boy did we make the right call! The place was really busy but the staff was super friendly and professional and told us that there was a 15-20 min waiting for the tables but we could order food in the registrar and wait in the mean time. When they had a table for us they forwarded the food and it went really quickly from the moment we sat down. We ordered a juice, a chia-pudding, the vegan pancakes and the vegan mushroom-dish and it was AMAZING! Can not stress enough how good the food and drinks were. Would and will highly recommend this place!

Nice place on the water if you're looking for GF or vegan food. Prices are very high for what it is and really silly that they charge a 15% surcharge on holidays along with a 4% on credit cards. Essentially 19% aside from regular taxes which is just being predatory. Aside from that, food is decent for being in a tourist zone/trap so it stands out from the regulars of pizza, burgers, steaks and dessert stores. Top it off with confused service and poor organization, its clearly generous at a 1 star rating. Cannot recommend.

I had the chorizo & olive frittata, the raw ginger slice & an americano with cream on the side. Great food, friendly service and a lake view as I ate at an outside table. If you go at 12.00 expect a queue, I came back at 1.00 and there were only 4 people in front of me.

I am fortunate enough to be in NZ for a second time (as an European). But being here, a definite must is VUDU! No stay in kiwiland without being in Vudu. This restaurant is the absolute best i've ever been in downunder! The food is so delicious, you just want to bite in everything you see, the staff is passionate and friendly about their work. Your meals are represented very nice with love to details. There is a bit of powder sugar, a dried orange on top of your pancakes, things like that make your stay here to a superspecial experience. Also at my current stay in queenstown, every breakfast i have enjoyed in Vudu, today i am going to add the third to my count. MUST-do when you are around!!!!!!

They have a great selection of vegan, df, gf desserts here. I don't like chocolate but my coworker got a chocolate fudge from here and it wasn't very sweet. I usually cringe at sweet desserts but their chocolate was so delicious.

Beautiful lake views from the patio with blankets for cool days. Flat white was delicious. I had the daily special open faced quesadilla with bacon and eggs. Really tasty. Overall ambience and taste would bring me back again.

Fun, casual place where food doesn't just taste sooooo good but made to look really pretty! They have a different take on their food that makes healthy eating more fun. Coffee & fresh juices are really good as well. It's by the lake & there's communal seating outside. Love coming back here again & again every time we're in town.

Quaint feel with very good food and coffee/tea options. The house made honey, ginger tea was perfect on a cold and rainy day. The pumpkin and pine nut roll pie was an interesting flavor pairing and had a flaky, buttery crust. The pumpkin and potato hash with chipotle aioli was a wonderful combination of flavors, this is a great spot for breakfast or lunch.

Tasty, creative, beautifully presented dishes served right beside the waterfront in downtown Queenstown. The roasted banana served in its peel on the French toast dish and the delectable vegan cheesecake were the highlights. Though bustling for brunch on a Friday morning, we were seated quickly and our food came out fast.

Very cool cafe in the middle of Q Town. Like everything else in this beautiful town its cool and the people who work there care about what they are doing. I'm guessing they are pretty good at it too because we had a delicious brekky with a great coffee, and I think I saw a couple of spin off places like Bespoke Kitchen. Great spot!

This is a good spot for a tasty, casual, seated breakfast with lake views. My husband and I shared the mushroom and steak pie (very flavorful, but a tad overcooked), pork and sage sausage roll (tasty, but a bit dry and not as good as Fergbaker!), and a slice of banana bread (delicious and not too sweet, which we appreciated). Our long blacks were also quite good. We sat outside on the patio overlooking the lake, and the setting was beautiful and relaxing! (The street musician playing his guitar and singing nearby was awesome, and helped complete the pleasant setting!). The food came out fairly quickly, and was beautifully plated, which was a nice touch. The wait staff was attentive. Overall, a lovely breakfast spot!

Probably the best cafe in queenstown hands down. Large portions, free wifi, very fast service. I believe they even had free carbonated water! Not the largest cafe but outside of rush hours it didn't feel over crowded and i never had to wait for a seat. Great healthy options including vegan if you're looking. Oh, and the coffee is pretty darn good too.

Cute breakfast spot in Queenstown. Great ambiance! You order and pay at the register, and the food is served pretty fast. I ordered the eggs and bacon which was good. We got here around 9:30am on Monday morning. Pretty packed but it wasn't too difficult to find a table for 5. It's been a month since I took a break from drinking coffee, but this place makes me want to grab a cup. The drinks look very delicious!

This place had a refreshingly good amount of variety and choice - so after many stops at small towns that offered very little, it was great to get to Queenstown and find more options to stomach. Amongst them Vudu Cafe was worth while - they had nice pastries and great smoothies. Thumbs up!

Small cafe with some great vegetarian choices. Healthy vibe. Servers and staff are from Europe largely which, combined with the soundtrack, made the experience something slightly better than our breakfast at a place I will call Angry Brit Barrista place. Queenstown is full of outoftowners but I like the attitude of the Scandinavian girls at the Voodoo.

The avocado smash was super delicious! Lime guacamole, perfectly poached (very orange) eggs, grilled sourdough, and haloumi. They're all good separately and were even better together. It was so tasty that I'd be more than happy to plan another trip to NZ to have some more.

Seriously best pancakes. Everything on the menu looked so good we ordered lunch to go. Kumara fritters were delish!

Excellent cappuccino and carrot cake. Service was also really friendly! We were drooling at all the other goodies people were ordering and in the display case. Our guide who is also a Queenstown resident recommended the place and we were really happy we stopped by. Definitely worth a visit or two.

A very chic cafe to say the least. It definitely stands out for his modern appearance. We got a basic breakfast with eggs and muesli with fruit, nondairy which was nice. I think they are best known for their coffee which was excellent

Stopped at this little place on a morning run with my husband and loved it. Friendly service, cute ambiance, and cozy seating. We ordered a short black and shared a delicious cookie. This would definitely be a regular spot if we lived close by!

This review is for Vudu AND Bespoke, which are pretty much the same cafes--same owners, same menu, same font on the menu, and same adorable deliciousness. I loved these places so much I actually planned all my days in Queenstown around them--no day was allowed to start without a Vudu Flat White and breakfast goodie. Yep, they're super crowded, but their servers double as hostesses and keep their eyes out for tables to reserve for you: while you're in line something opens up, they nod you to it, and you're good to go. Excellent organization. Their coffee is marvelous, their food incredibly fresh and delicious, with an array of local ingredients, and their servers all cheerful, energetic, capable, and painfully good-looking. Always nice to wake your brain up with coffee, bacon, and eye candy, isn't it? Order anything on the menu and you will be surprised at how fresh, healthy, and flavorful it tastes--even the bacon tastes healthy, as though it came from a pig fed only milk and honey, lovingly cuddled every night, and given a room of its own on the waterfront. The breakfast sandwich and Benedict were the best savory items (they should do an Art Show showcasing their perfectly cooked eggs, I would definitely pay an entrance fee just to ogle at them), and the Bircher muesli with whipped coconut cream, decadent strawberry sauce, date puree, and other gorgeous flavors was so delicious and energizing I immediately raced up a mountain. No, seriously, I did. And I think it was all thanks to the muesli, which was, after all, invented by a Swiss dude and therefore meant to get you up and down some Alps. Tons of other baked goods and dessert-y items, all of which change daily depending on what's freshest. This place makes me wish I was ten years younger so I could move to Queenstown, work here during the day, party at night, and place myself in simulated life-threatening situations on the weekends. *Sigh*

Who knew Vudu would be so good??! Stopped in for breakfast, had the fried green egg and hash with a turmeric latte. Delicious. Came back the next day for a samosa, frittata and flat white. Equally as good. Great service, selection and excellent food. I'll miss you vudu.

Very good food. Order first then sit inside or outside. We had the ora king smoked salmon and the feee range eggs with sausage. Both dishes were very good. Salmon dish slightly better. They use very high quality ingredients which you can taste. Very vegan friendly also.

Vudu Cafe and Larder is a great little breakfast place in Queenstown that I would recommend to anyone passing through. The cafe itself doesn't have all that much seating - it is scrunched into a long space - but does go back pretty deep. The decor is modern but does not lack in homeliness. It's really a very inviting place with friendly and attentive staff. The breakfast menu has essentially everything you'd want - from gluten-free/vegan muesli and oatmeal to eggs Benedict. I myself had the muesli, which was really elevated by the raspberry purée, dates, and coconut cream. My God, that coconut cream. I also had a long black - the coffee is quite good at this cafe, like most NZ cafes. My friends had the bacon and eggs - very good, I made sure of it. Overall, Vudu is great and if you are in Queenstown, I recommend that you give it a try.

Very good quality and range of food...best in Queenstown that I could find. Excellent for breakfast !