Hock Lye, Khaleel, CHAN

Google review

The Broadway Tearooms & Bakery is a charming and historic café located at 31 Broadway, Reefton, serving locals and visitors since around 1874. This heritage establishment offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a casual coffee break while exploring the town. The menu features a full range of hot and cold meals, including hearty breakfasts, gourmet pies, fresh bread and buns baked daily. They also cater well to dietary needs, offering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. The coffee is barista quality, which is a highlight for us. We also ordered the fish & chips with salad (which I found a bit oily), cheesy broccoli soup (yummy) and mushroom on egg bene (the hash brown was a pleasant surprise). The café is housed in a beautifully restored wooden building dating back to 1875, blending historic charm with modern comforts. Seating includes both indoor space for about 50 guests and outdoor tables in a sunny courtyard, making it a comfortable spot year-round. . Staff are friendly and efficient, contributing to a welcoming experience. The Broadway Tearooms & Bakery is a popular stop for travelers passing through Reefton as well as a beloved local institution. Fun Fact - the place was up for sales when we were there.

bryana ryan

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Got a gluten free pizza and it was incredible. I would definitely recommend.

Sophie Sims

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The most DELICIOUS sandwich I’ve ever had. I had the fish sandwich and it was so good. The staff were so lovely and I can’t believe how quickly they served our entire tour group. Also do gluten free which was great for my coeliac partner. His sandwich almost looked better than mine!

Jill McKie

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Delicious food, great coffee and good service. The Thai green curry with coconut tofu was amazing! Good vegan and gluten free options.

Max Lemaire

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After driving for many hours with many more to go, I optimistically walked into the Hard Antler knowing this would be my last opportunity for a meal before Franz Joseph. The ambiance was on point for a local favorite and prob the best option in many cases. I enjoyed the bikers drinking with the 75 year old man with a white He-Man haircut and corduroys I assume he's owned since the 70s. Being glutarded (gluten-intolerant), I opted for something not fried from the menu, the venison Nachos sounded promising. After a reasonable wait, The server came with a monstrous pile of food covered in what I would call a glacial amount of sour cream, like a whole normal sized tub emptied out. I assume now it was to hide the shame of what it covered: Tortilla chips, covered in cheese and a meat slurry of sorts coated in Thai sweet chili sauce. I pushed the sour glacier to the side to get at the guts of it, and was woefully disappointed that the meat slurry was maybe just north of cat-food with maybe a hint of taco seasoning. The sweet chili sauce did nothing to help or hide the flavors, more confused it's ethnic identity even more. I ate half of it, because I knew it would be my last meal of the day, and prayed I wouldn't throw up or poop my pants on the 4 hour drive that awaited me. This is all my fault, I should have ordered something within their wheelhouse like a burger or whitebait fritter. They are prob very good. TL:DR, Don't order the nachos, take it off the menu.