5 Sweet Treats to Try in Invercargill
Meccaspresso
Ago-to café whether you’re stopping by to see the classic motorcycle collection at Mecca, or just looking for a satisfying meal in the heart of the city.
Ziffs
You may only be a few minutes from the city, but Ziffs has a knack for making you feel a world away.
Emberz
Walking into the traditional, elegant dining room of Emberz, tucked inside the Ascot Park Hotel, feels like a personal invite to linger over a long dinner.
Black Shag Boutique Café
Head to Black Shag in Invercargill for the perfect trifecta of coffee, food and service.
Amigo's Mexican Grill
The cheerful, upcycled decor and friendly staff will welcome you with open arms at this Mexican food establishment, and a margarita won’t be far behind.
Bombay Palace
If a flavourful meal in a cosy, inviting atmosphere is what you’re after in this southern city, then look no further.
Toasted
Serving up New York Style bagels that are made with hand-picked ingredients, this casual breakfast and lunch stop is a tried-and-true favourite amongst students and local office workers.
Oyster Cove
Perched above the Pacific, Oyster Cove serves up the best of the best when it comes to Aotearoa’s seafood.
Tuatara Café & Bar
A brewery, craft beer bar and pizzeria rolled into one, visit Tuatara Café to enjoy all of the above in one of Dee Street’s historic buildings.
Industry
At the only café in Invercargill’s northwest corner, expect to nd delicious baked goods all made in house, hearty breakfast and lunch dishes and plenty of options for dietary restrictions.
The Grille Café
The Grille has been lovingly curated and decked out with relics of days gone by.
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The Auction House
Open for breakfast through to dinner, expect tasty tapas, a wide range of mains, funky cocktails, an expansive NZ wine list and frequent live music events in the spacious, modern courtyard that often play into the night.
The Crib Café
The Crib has something for everyone and is reminiscent of the 90’s most laid back beach cafés.
Level One
This restaurant has managed to keep the best of Southland hospitality, food and drink at its core for 55 years.
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Fat Bastard Pies
Honest and extremely moreish pies likely to bring out your inner Fat Bastard in the best kind of way.
The Batch
Enjoy epic brunch items like avocado toast with beetroot and mint hummus, sourdough, dukkah and free range egg while relaxing in one of Southland’s most well designed cafés.
Buster Crabb
Named for Buster Crabb, a Royal Navy frogman who inspired the James Bond character, this is the place for a bit of mystery, intrigue and great food.
Seriously Good Chocolate Company
A tiny store using chocolate as a medium with which to promote Southland to the world.
Beachhouse Restaurant
The Beachhouse feels like your mate’s bach and keeps visitors coming back with some of the best seafood chowder down south.
Small Prophet & Co
Pop into this studio to check out their art, upholstering and refurbishment work alongside other local wares.
Tumu Toka CurioScape
One of the Catlins most intriguing aspects is the petrified forest at Curio Bay. But how does a forest become perfectly preserved in stone?
Niagara Falls Café
A magical café run by a local family in a one room school house constructed in 1893.