Jack Rabbit
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Jack Rabbit

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+64 27 807 0567+ Add website
Hours
Sun
7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Mon
7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Tue
7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Wed
7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Thu
7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Fri
7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Sat
7:30 am - 3:00 pm
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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles

RATINGS
Food
4.3 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.3 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.2 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
4.1 of 5 bubbles
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PRICE RANGE
$5.00 – $25.00
CUISINES
Cafe
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
meals, features
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About
Jack Rabbit serves delicious food and organic, fairtrade coffee with some of the best views in Tekapo! We have yummy food to suit all tastebuds, including gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options. Our indoor and outdoor seating offers beautiful views of Lake Tekapo and the Church of the Good Shepherd. We’re located at the northern end of The Godley Hotel with plenty of free parking.
PRICE RANGE
$5.00 – $25.00
CUISINES
Cafe
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards, Gift Cards Available
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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles77 reviews
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G3657WKjohnc
Christchurch33 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 none
We stayed in the Hotel overnight as we went on the star gazing tour up at Mt. John observatory that night. I ordered the vegan breakfast as I don't eat pork and I was more than suitably impressed with the size of the plate that came out and the price I paid. Even better was the coffee, nice strong bean, double shot flat white in a tulip cup, how flat whites should be made and sipped.
Written 27 April 2022
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Mikaela Bertolli
Thank you very much for your review! I agree with you. Hope you enjoyed the stargazing tour :) Thank you for choosing us Kind regards
Written 2 November 2022
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Kim H
Christchurch76 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 couples
We were very impressed with the calm and organised way we were served on a very busy day. The lady at the counter was super friendly as was the lady who brought our meals . The portions were big ( 3 eggs with the eggs Benedict) and the came out quickly, even though the restaurant was full. The only thing that was disappointing was the price of the cold drinks … $5 was expensive for a can of coke
Written 18 April 2022
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Mikaela Bertolli
Good afternoon Thank you for the 5 stars! I'm glad to see you enjoyed Jack Rabbit. The staff is fantastic! Thank you for choosing us, kind regards
Written 2 November 2022
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Andrew M
Wellington68 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 family
This is a cafe attached to a hotel overlooking Lake Tekapo. The menu is fairly basic but the food and coffee were both quite good and decently priced. Good breakfast location if you aren’t after anything too fancy.
Written 20 October 2023
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David Lloyd
Christchurch11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 none
Marg and I had breakfast at JackRabbit. We both enjoyed our breakfasts that were hot, filling, generous servings and well-cooked. I had scrambled eggs and bacon with toast. The soft and fluffy eggs were a rich golden yellow. The bacon was crisp and yummy and there was plenty of it. The toast that came with the meal was also above average. Four large toasted wholemeal artisan type bread slices that was delicious. We also ordered a pot of tea that was well above the quality you usually get. The tea arrived in a lovely cast iron tea pot, the tea was hot and strong, just how we like it. We both had two cups each from the pot so good value. This was one of the best hotel breakfasts I have had. If you stay at the hotel you get a 10 percent discount. The staff were friendly and efficient. The restaurant also has lovely views of the lake and the Church of the Good Shepherd.
Written 26 August 2021
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The Godley Hotel
Hi Slernz Thank you so much your this awesome review! And thank you for sharing your experience with other customers. This made our day! We are looking forward to seeing you again. Have a wonderful week Kind regards
Written 29 August 2021
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Janka K
Brno9200 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 couples
A nice place for lunch. The meals are mostly bread or sandwich based snacks, even though they are very nicely styled and quite tasty. I liked the fact that there is free tapped water available for the customers. Count with the fact that the place doesn't have such long opening hours.
Written 24 February 2024
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Kerry, Waimate. NZ
50 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 none
Our 4 adults went to Jack Rabbit this week and had a late morning tea. The coffees, cake, sausage rolls were lovely. The scones were even better than the ones I make. We enjoyed it all so much that we decided to forgo out breakfast at our motels the next day and decided to return to Jack Rabbit for Breakfast. The 2 ladies had a bacon eggs benny and the men had a bagel and bacon and eggs on toast. The food came very quickly, very hot and very scrummy. We were offered a coffee voucher the day before - buy 4 and the 5th one is free. No problems for redeeming the voucher and it was a large coffee given for the free one. We will be back to Tekapo as the Dark Sky trip didn't go ahead for us due to the weather. We will definitely be returning to Jack Rabbit and are thoroughly recommending to visit there.
Written 28 October 2022
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Mikaela Bertolli
Hi Kerry, Thank you very much for taking the time and reviewing Jack Rabbit. I'm happy to see you had a good time with us. I hope the weather is good next time you visit as the stargazing is a fantastic experience! Wish you a lovely week and thank you for choosing us Kind regards
Written 2 November 2022
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BURGWIN
Melbourne3808 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 friends
The restaurant/café is beautifully situated on the outskirts of the village, with the option of eating outside when the sun is shining and there is plenty of wind. We ate here twice and enjoyed the cakes and scones served. The cappuccino was strong - just the way we like it.
Written 16 January 2024
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Sezza_nz
Christchurch43 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 family
I saw this cafe and thought it looked really nice, has lovely decor and friendly staff. Ordered corn fritters and they were deep fried by the looks of them and so greasy I couldn’t eat them. My daughter had a ham and cheese crossiant and it was stale tasting and the ham not nice. Other food was egg and beans on toast which was just as it sounds. The cake and slices looked nice so would maybe go back for them but disappointed with our food and think it could be better.
Written 17 April 2022
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Mikaela Bertolli
Good afternoon Thank you for your feedback, I'm really sorry to hear you were disappointed with our food. I hope we can change your mind should you decide to give us another chance. Thank you for choosing us. Kind regards
Written 2 November 2022
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Sunrayes
Wellington28 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 couples
Best location in lake Tekapo. Nice cabinet food. Friendly service. They really need to open at night as there’s a desperate need of places to eat and these guys have got the best premises and location to cope with night bookings
Written 13 March 2023
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Bob_at_large
California33 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 couples
Unless you are eating outside on a sunny day or can't stand the thought of waiting in line, go to the Greedy Cow. Jack Rabbit is dark and feels like a hotel restaurant. A little depressing. Even the view to the lake is obscured by the large trash bin outside. Food and coffee are fine. Nice service people when we were there.
Written 27 April 2024
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Acineto
Auckland Central23972 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 none
They were one of the few stores which were open early on a Tuesday so we ended up going there to grab some breakfast. It is located across the road from the carpark so it is quite easy to get to. the restaurant is part of the Godley Hotel and did offer free wifi, but it wasn't working very well when I tried to get on. They have an a la carte menu as well as cabinet food. I went with a hot chocolate and an eggs benedict. The hot chocolate was ok but did come with marshmallows. It did have some chocolate flavour but it was quite milky. The eggs benedict was decently sized and were quite nice. the bacon was crisped nicely but only two of the three eggs had a runny yolk. The hollandaise was ok but not very lemony. It was a nice place to start the day, particularly with a table that faces out towards the lake,
Written 6 October 2022
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Mikaela Bertolli
Good afternoon Thank you for your feedback. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the view and I'm sorry the benny and hot chocolate weren't what you expected. Thank you for choosing us! Kind regards
Written 2 November 2022
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foodlover27264
Auckland307 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 none
We were staying at the Godley Hotel so decided to go downstairs and try out the Jack Rabbit cafe. When we explained my husband was a coeliac, the girl assured us they could accommodate this. We both had the corn fritters. The chef came out to our table and even discussed what they could do for my coeliac husband, which we thought was a really good touch. Although they were unusual renditions of corn fritters - more like fried flapjacks - they were tasty, if not a little greasy. The coffee was good and the food was good value.
Written 19 July 2021
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The Godley Hotel
Dear Foodlover27264 We are so thrilled to see that you have enjoyed our café. Thank you so much for reviewing us and we hope to see you again. Have a wonderful rest of the week :) Kind Regards The Jack Rabbit Team
Written 21 July 2021
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ShirishParanjape
Christchurch1376 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 family
This was our first experience at the Jack Rabbit, and a good one at that! After checking out from The Godley hotel, we visited the Jack Rabbit for breakfast. I had Classic eggs (fried) on toast and a side of hash browns. 2 other members of my family shared a basil pesto scone, which was large and delicious. I would specifically like to mention the young chef who clarified that they have two separate oil baths / friers - one for frying vegetarian items (such as hash browns) and the other for meat items. This is an excellent practice and very comforting. The girl at the counter had said they used vegetable oil but had a common frier - something which was corrected by the chef, thankfully! I would be happy to dine here again. In addition to good food, this place has excellent views - see photo.
Written 1 July 2023
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Tonisan
Barcelona757 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 none
One of the first restaurangt you find when entering Lake Tekapo therefore one of the best located to admire the stunning views. We went there to havde breakfast and it was an excellent decision. A complete menu with several options, all delicious and reasonably priced. Due to the good weather, we sat down in its spacious terrace, with Lake Tekapo just in front of us. Best way to start a busy journey
Written 1 March 2023
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vsm1204
Wellington2 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 friends
The only good thing there was the coffee, but I didn't get it before having to convince the stuff to do it the way I asked for. We also asked for a.toasted cheese scone that came only heated because they "don't have" a toaser, however we had ordered two TOASTED sandwiches! It was a quite disappointing experience!
Written 28 March 2023
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