Poppies Cafe

Welcome to Poppies Cafe & Restaurant, where we pride ourselves on providing our district with a unique and exceptional hospitality experience. Our mission is to inspire our team to deliver exceptional food, wine, and service, while showcasing the very best of local ingredients to our valued guests.

Our Story

We are a family-run business that strives to create an environment where our team can learn, grow, and enjoy being leaders in the hospitality industry. Our story is built on a passion for exceptional food, wine, and service, and we are committed to delivering the ultimate casual hospitality experience that exceeds our customers' expectations.

Our Food

Our food is made in-house, using the finest, freshest, and locally sourced ingredients. We take pride in making our own homemade breads, fresh pasta, jams, relishes, pickles, dressings, sauces, and condiments. We cater to most dietary requirements, whether it's vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free. Our menu is designed to showcase the best of local and New Zealand wines, carefully selected to accompany your meal.

Our Team

Our team is the backbone of our business, and we are committed to providing an environment where they can grow and become leaders in the hospitality industry. We support many local groups and rowing, and we believe in inspiring our team to deliver exceptional food, wine, and service.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide our district with a unique, committed hospitality business and inspire in our team a passion for exceptional food, wine, and service, whilst showcasing the very best of local ingredients to our valued guests.

Our Services

We offer a range of services, including brunch and coffee, snack menus, dinner, and functions. Our extensive alfresco dining area has superb views of the Southern Alps, making it the ideal spot to dine with a group of friends or enjoy an intimate dinner. We also have an excellent range of carefully selected local and New Zealand wines to accompany your meal.