The Boat Shed Cafe

I recently visited The Boat Shed Cafe after my 21K birthday run, and I can confidently say it lived up to the hype! My friends have always praised this place as being consistently great, and now I understand why. I ordered the French toast, and it was incredible. The presentation was on point, with vibrant colors and thoughtful plating that made the dish even more appealing. The flavors were equally impressive—each bite was a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. I also had an iced mocha, which was absolutely delightful. While I wish the glass was a bit larger, I can't complain because the quality was exceptional. The coffee was smooth, rich, and perfectly chilled—a real treat after a long run. Overall, the combination of delicious food, great coffee, and a cozy atmosphere makes The Boat Shed a must-visit. I'll definitely be coming back to try more of their menu!

I recently visited The Boatshed Cafe in Frankton, Queenstown, and it was an excellent experience! I had scrambled eggs on toast with bacon and a fresh orange juice—everything was delicious and freshly made. The service was great; the staff were attentive and friendly throughout. The view over the lake is simply stunning, making it a perfect spot to relax and enjoy your meal. The cafe is located down a dirt track by the water, which is easy to access and adds to its charm. However, it can get busy around 8:30 AM, so you might have to wait about 20 minutes for your food. Fortunately, the incredible view makes the wait worthwhile. Overall, I’d rate my experience 9/10, and I highly recommend it as a must-visit cafe in Queenstown. Perfect for breakfast or a relaxed morning by the water!

Definitely a tourist trap. Best avoided. Not worth the wait. Food ❌. Food is sadly quite mediocre. The menu is a selection of "brunch favourites" without any local inspiration. The bacon that came with our dish was undercooked and chewy. Coffee was mid. Service ❌. Unfriendly and quite slow. Even paying took a long time. View ✅. The best part is the view, but you can sit at other restaurants by the river, and get something similar - and enjoy a high quality coffee, at a lower price.

The food was excellent! Great atmosphere and view of the lake, friendly staff! Grilled veggies dish with egg in a ricotta lemon sauce delicious! Turkish eggs with sourdough add halloumi cheese, loved it! Highly recommend and thank you!

I made reservations for the outdoor seating, and I highly recommend! The views are stunning. I had a biscoff latte and the chorizo scramble. I think this was the best food I've tasted in my entire life. So flavorful and delicious. The crispy potatoes under the scramble are a miracle 😆

Beautiful scenery and very cool cafe, staff were lovely and attentive. However i had the scramble and was ridiculously salty.. not sure if the chef tastes the food or not? But actually struggled to finish as it was to salty. The coffee was lovely and popped into the bakery and had a great meringue.

The menu was underwhelming at first glance but the actual food were stunning! Did not regret at all ordering what we did. The only regret was probably not ordering the chorizo scramble which looked amazing. The view is adding more to the vibes. Great service as well from the waitress. Will definitely be coming back

The coffee here was decent, but the food was way too salty. The chorizo scramble was overly salty in every component, and the fries in the chicken sandwich were coated with visible salt crystals, making them almost inedible. Overall, the food wasn’t very enjoyable, and I wouldn’t recommend this place for a meal.