Concrete Playground visits Vudu Cafe and Larder in Queenstown

Yes, Queenstown is the adventure capital of the world, but there is only so much one can do before needing to refuel. That, or the weather pulls a finger, and the day's activities need to be re-planned. For both of those types of situations, I suggest trying the delightful Vudu Cafe & Larder.

The tiny cafe on Rees St has a solid following from both locals and exotic ski bunnies alike, and it's not particularly hard to figure out why. For one, it's organic; and the meat and egg production's all free range. There's your tick for being a good person. Secondly, it's darn tasty. Especially when working on a steady half-hangover, you'll want to cast your eyes towards the Immunity Booster juice. This particularly sassy number introduced me to the joys of having beetroot, ginger and carrots in a juice, together. Immunity boosted? I think so. Then there's the food. Try anything in the cabinet or off the menu, anything. It's all be good. I had a bean burrito ($9) for a late lunch, which effectively filled my tank until around midnight. So it's fair to say you're getting a lot of bang for your buck.

Add in some cool hanging jar lamps, and an aerial shot of Queenstown to the decor, and you've got yourself a pretty cute wee cafe. But be warned, all good things come to those who wait, so be prepared to stand in quite a bit of line for seating.

Vudu Cafe & Larder

03 441 8370

16 Rees St, Queenstown

Mon - Sun 07:30am - 5pm