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Ritual Espresso Cafe

18 Helwick Street, Wanaka 9192, New Zealand
03 443 6662
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Ranked #9 of 54 restaurants in Wanaka
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
Most recent review
- 7 May 2013
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
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New Zealand
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Great little place to stop for a drink or small bite to eat. I have had lunch her, but on this trip it was smoothies, hot chocolate and Mochachino. All very yummy

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013 via mobile

what a great find. do not be put off by the tacky decor this place has great food and coffee fast. we had lunch and breakfast and loved it i come to wanaka a lot and struggle to find a place that can give me a decent. coffee and breakfast. now i have the place

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Wanaka, New Zealand
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17 reviews 17 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Lovely & warm friendly staff and even tho its always busy the service is fast and the food cooked on the premises delicious.Great coffee.This has become "our regular"

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Toronto, Canada
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34 reviews 34 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

We needed a quick bite one day and found this cafe. VERY busy but this created a nice buzz. Staff were friendly and we were surpized by how well presented our bagel's were- cinnamon raisin with cream cheese and jam. And tasty too. We are not coffee drinkers- but appreciated the ability to get our own water and just sit... More

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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71 reviews 71 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

We found this cafe on tripadvisor and it did live up to its high rating. My husband had a club sandwich which he said was the best he's had for a long time. I had the salmon bagel lots of salmon served with gherkins...I prefer capers ..but a really enjoyable light lunch.

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travellers
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

We always go to Wanaka at least once a year. We always go to Ritual as it has the best coffee in Wanaka. This time i discovered their cinnamon bagels with cream cheese and delicious raspberry jam for breakfast! As a coffee shop, Ritual deserves its five stars from my husband and me! Also love the cheeky signs around the... More

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Wanaka, New Zealand
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24 reviews 24 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2013 via mobile

Wonderful freshly cooked food including a lot of Gluton free food that tastes like real food!! We have never had such good hot coffee delivered in such a short time anywhere in the world. The staff are flat out but still give you the time of day.One review complained that their water wasn't refreshed etc. oh my Goodness no one... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013

Toffee pop truffle balls!!! Yum, I even took some back to Australia for my kids. The coffee is the best in town!

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Auckland
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26 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

We had breakfast at Ritual, they did have a good box of toys to keep the kids occupied but other than that everything about it was average: The food was really average - soggy turkish bread in the sandwich The service was average - had to ask several times for a refill of water

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Ottawa, Canada
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34 restaurant reviews
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2013

On walking down the street we saw the Ritual Espresso Bar walked in had a look at the display and on that basis we ordered a light lunch. I had the salmon potato pie and my partner had a Cajun chicken wrap which we found both to be very tasty and well presented! The coffee was so good we ordered... More

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