The Running Duck
Cafe · Geraldine ·

The Running Duck

Cafe · Geraldine ·

Award-winning coffee, gourmet burgers, NZ classics, cozy vibe

mother clucker
friendly staff
great coffee
huge portions
cozy atmosphere
quirky decor
beef burger
eggs benedict
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The Running Duck by null
The Running Duck by null
The Running Duck by null
The Running Duck by null
The Running Duck by null
The Running Duck by null
The Running Duck by null
The Running Duck by null
The Running Duck by null
The Running Duck by null
The Running Duck by null
The Running Duck by null
The Running Duck by null
The Running Duck by null
The Running Duck by null
The Running Duck by null
The Running Duck by null
The Running Duck by null
The Running Duck by null
The Running Duck by null
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1 Peel Street, Geraldine 7930, New Zealand Get directions

NZ$20–30

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Restroom
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Cozy
Trendy

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1 Peel Street, Geraldine 7930, New Zealand Get directions

+64 3 693 8320
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@therunningduck

NZ$20–30 · Menu

Features

•Restroom
•Popular for lunch
•Popular for dinner
•Cozy
•Trendy
•Family friendly
•Good for groups
•Good for solo dining

Last updated

Jan 28, 2026

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Brad H.

Google
Great little restaurant! My sandwich was huge and delicious. The staff were nice. Coffee was good. Some funky decor to check out. Would eat here again!

Andy M.

Google
Big breakfast! Wow thats huge and the eggs benny were top notch. The scone was the size of my car and the butter wrapped up was a very cute touch

James R.

Google
A perfect place for lunch. Honestly one of the best feeds I’ve had in a while that was delicious and great value. Lots of locals at this place so you know it’s good. Staff were friendly and did a good job. I got the chicken burger and the missus got the fried chicken plate and it was a big serving. Coffees were great! If I ever drive between Tekapo and Christchurch again I’m definitely coming back.

Dawn D.

Google
This is the best little restaurant! Good service, great food, outdoor space, and just a little quirky. Highly recommend!

Linda F.

Google
Great little café! Loved the groovy decor, food was tasty and coffee was excellent. I ordered the pork and beans and they were amazing. Other things ordered were the French toast, cheese rolls and bacon sandwich. All pronounced very good. Service was swift and reasonable prices even with the 15% holiday surcharge.

Orsa Reis L.

Google
It was a mean as burger, dare you to try beef burger, so good, yum! Great coffee as well, recommend anyone

Hock Lye, Khaleel, C.

Google
The Running Duck in Geraldine, New Zealand, offers a relaxed atmosphere with a classic Kiwi vibe. Located in a converted petrol station, the cafe evokes the feeling of being at a family holiday home, with its decor featuring vintage items and comfortable seating. The cafe’s menu offers simple food with bold flavors, focusing on familiar Kiwi tastes rather than experimental combinations. With great food made with fresh ingredients, excellent coffee, and friendly staff, The Running Duck is a nice halfway stopping point for our travel between Lake Tekapo and Christchurch.

German K.

Google
Came here for breakfast while on the road to Christchurch, and it was definitely worth it! The food is great, there is a variety of dishes, from traditional breakfasts to waffles to burgers. We had the Mother Clucker, beef burger, and eggs Benedict. We liked all of them! The staff were also very friendly and nice, the service was quick and of good quality. The place itself is also very cozy and interesting, with many vintage items like radios, drink cans and a lot of other things. I also really liked the small humorous details (suggestion box).
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Kayla W.

Yelp
We made a stop here on our way to Lake Tekapo from Christchurch. It was a nice halfway stopping point with a cute patio outside and a good amount of people dining. Staff was super friendly as we walked in to order. I ordered the Mother Clucker and holy Cluck it was huge! Massive. I could hardly eat it to be honest. I ended up fighting with it a bit and settled for good ol knife and fork. With that being said.... it was worth the struggle and honey all over my hands and face. Really great flavor and loads of chicken. Definitely stop here! Everything on the menu sounded great.

Su L.

Yelp
A wonderful coffee stop with friendly staff and great food and drinks! Baked goods, cafe food, takeaway, alcohol, and free WiFi. Cute interior, nice outdoor seating, and great service. Worth a pit stop.

Vivienne E.

Yelp
Average food, small portions and weak coffee. Family of five had lunch here. Burgers don't come with chips, soft buns ( McDonalds like ) with adequate filling no extras. no water available with temps of 27 degrees, or at least not easily seen anyway. There are better places.