Overview
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
