A Foodie Roadie - Middle Mainland

Buckle up and get your napkin(s) ready. 

We’re starting in Tekapo - at Dolce Pizza

“Welcome to Dolce Pizza! Come and try our delicious wood fired pizzas.”

Topped not even by that shockingly beautiful blue lake (a clear, uninterrupted, open-air view of which is 90 degrees to your right of ordering), Dolce Pizza delivers your simple classics like Kiwi Classic (Cranberry Sauce, Mozzarella, Chicken Breast & Brie), Margherita, Meat Lovers & Vegetarian but from their incredible wood-fired oven.. You can taste the eip experience from wherever you get the scroll on. 

Why did I write this post just before bed time, sigh. 

You'll find Dolce Pizza here.

Now we ahead across the Island to Crêpe & Snow in Haast (note - reopening 14th September 2024)

“Crêpe and Shaved ice Caravan with Gluten Free/Vegan options on request” 

Raw sugar, Jam, Caramel, Nutella, Banana - or a Savoury Cheese? How do you Crêpe?

Wash it down with a Shaved Ice to have you vibing the local Glaciers and you won’t be able to stop smiling just like the lovely Apolline - owner/operator of this magnificently reviewed wee treasure of a spot open seasonally in breathtaking Haast. 

And finally - up the Coast to my childhood town of Hokitika and Bespoke Cafe

“SUPERB coffee & delicious home made food in our delightful surroundings at the Glory Days hub”

If your dad is an Athletic Beast - he might be partial to a spot of Keto or fat & protein loading - Bespoke is your place. Thursdays are Keto Scroll day and I can never look because it makes me wanna skip work, head to the Coast and think I need not feel guilty about it. After I’d had a scroll I’d top it off with a gluten, egg and dairy free chocolate cake, one of those SUPERB coffees, and perhaps a wee Keto Cheesecake or a “normal” carrot cake for good measure. Hokitika is the perfect place for dads with biking, fishing, chill vibes - and as I say epic kai. 

Aaaand pick up your chin - make some plans to get on the road with Dad and find your way to his heart the way we all know is the best - through his tummy. 

Heading to Southland? Check out what's on offer there at this post.

Find these and other epic little, local food eateries by checking out the “Food/Snacks” category on Passmebuy.