Where to get coffee in Wanaka

No matter where you travel in the world one question remains the same "Where can I get the best coffee?"

Honestly you can't go wrong in Wanaka and you don't need to look very far either.

Below are some great new spots for you to check out, for a full list click here. 
Also please bring your reusable cups! Not only good for the environment but most Wanaka cafes offer a discount for a reusable t/a cup. 

Dripping Bowl

Dripping Bowl's food truck seems like it's straight out of Byron Bay with an emphasis on healthy and nourishing goodness. This applies to the coffee too! Think Bullet Proof and Medicinal Mushroom Coffee. They may sound odd but taste delicious and are of course good for you! You can find the them on Brownston St tucked in with the other food trucks.

Dripping

Open: Summer (peak) 7am-7pm and in Autumn, Winter & Spring from 7am-2pm 

Coffee: Common Ground Dunedin. The 'Albany blend' which is organic and fair trade.

Milk: Organic; dairy milk is 'Organic Pure Permeate-free Puhoi Valley' & Organic Coconut Milk.  'Trim' milk is not offered because they don't believe in refining food and taking away the essential healthy fats!

FYI:  With every coffee or tonic you buy you get a Brazil nut with it. Drippings Bowls' initiative is to try and change the norm and 1 x Brazil nut a day provides you with your daily Selenium intake! 
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Fedeli or Federal Diner

This power duo of cafes has earned an enviable reputation over the years due to holding on to one of the best baristas in town, their commitment to sustainability and of course consistently great coffee!

Fed

Find :Fedeli  and Federal Diner tucked down a sneaky alley way on 47 Helwick St. Come hungry too - there is an array of quick t/a food and an eat in cafe. 

Coffee: Emporio from Wellington

Milks: Regular, coconut, soy, and made in-house almond milk (rice milk in the deli)
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Big Fig

Big Fig is a definite favourite with both locals and travelers, with a great location on the lakefront it's always humming. The coffee is smooth and served with a smile but, so good in fact you'll find yourself back there throughout the day!

Bigfig

Open: 8am-9pm, 105 Ardmore St 

Coffee: Allpress Rangitoto beans 

Milks: Regular cow, soy, almond and coconut milk
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Little Black Caravan

Not another food truck.. BUT a coffee caravan. You'll find not only delicious organic coffee at the Little Black Caravan but good music and good banter. 

LBC4

Out in the industrial zone, worth the quick trip out of town or if you're on a roadie stop in 15 Gordon Road.

Open: Weekdays only 7am - 2pm

Coffee: Don Wilfredo blend by Peoples Coffee

Milk: Dairy, almond, coconut and soy
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Urban Grind

When you like coffee but actually love chocolate! Urban Grind is your place. Delicious coffee and the best mochas and hot chocolates in town, served with a Whittaker's Sante Bar. 

UG

You can find this cafe at 72 Ardmore St

Open: 8am until late. 

Coffee: Underground from Christchurch 

Milks: Dairy, Soy & Almond
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The Coffee Shack

What do you do with an old garage and a great playlist? Turn it into a "must do"  coffee spot in Wanaka. 

Bonnie is a passionate, fun and clever cafe owner and barrister. Find this "shack" on 75 Brownston St next to some delicious crepes! Not open on the weekend so get your weekday fix.

CoffeeShack

Open: 7am- 2pm, Monday - Saturday

Coffee: Flight Coffee

Milk: Anchor dairy, with soy, almond and macadamia by Milklab
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