Vudu Café & Larder is Queenstown's best-loved brunch café — a small, casual spot on Rees Street near the main harbour that has been serving the town's defining breakfast and lunch for over two decades, with consistent quality and atmosphere that has earned it recommendations in nearly every New Zealand travel guide. The menu's signatures include the Bircher muesli, the smashed avocado on sourdough, and the Vudu pie (a thick, rich steak pie that is one of the best in the country).
The cabinet food — salads, sandwiches, slices — is a reliable grab-and-go alternative for walking picnics in the Queenstown Gardens or on the gondola. The café is busy year-round and usually has a queue for tables; pickup orders can cut wait times. The attached Larder Deli sells local cheeses, preserves, and artisan New Zealand food products that make better souvenirs than the typical lakefront shops.
Verified Facts
Vudu has operated for over two decades
The Vudu pie is widely rated among New Zealand's best pies
Vudu is located on Rees Street
The attached Larder Deli sells local products
Get walking directions
16 Rees Street, Queenstown
