The Old School Cafe

We came for dinner after a day trip on the spit. This place had been recommended to us. We were not disappointed. Easy to find. Great parking. Once inside the roaring fire made you feel welcome. Amazing range of drinks. The food is simply amazing. The size of the mains are colossal and you need an empty stomach. A must visit. Highly recommend the Blue Cod.

We stopped in for a slow roasted lamb burger, and beef short rib slow cooked on the bbq absolutely out of this world! We'll definitely be back!

After a beautiful track to Wharariki beach, if you are tired and feel hungry, don't wait until you get to Nelson to have some food. Just hop in here. Trust me, the food here is going to blow your mind, probably the price too. But it definitely is worth it! It's a beautiful establishment. The steak is , the pizza is mindblowing, and garlic bread, it was magical. I'm glad I stopped here for dinner.

Wow, what a fantastic place to stay overnight, the staff are very friendly, the food is great, and for NZMCA Members, you may phone in and stay overnight. They also have a hot shower and toilets available. For a donation of $20 plus eating in the restaurant sitting in Mary's Corner on a couch, with our drinks, we were very happy. Continue from here just 10km drive up the road to Farewell Spit. Thank you for sharing this special place

Visited on a Saturday night. Was a bit quiet at 6pm but soon locals started to drift in. Had a Salmon pizza and their special Spicy burger. Both excellent. Friendly staff, prompt service. Nice atmosphere with a fire going in the background.