Bobby Franks Cafe — Restaurant in Nelson

Bobby Franks Cafe is absolutely, hands down the best, the very best in Nelson. So much so that we went back twice in a row to have brunch because it's that dam good. There is absolutely nothing bad to say....100% the best in food, atmosphere and service. This bustling Cafe is very telling when you see how packed out it is each day. From the moment you enter you are greeted by the most hip, friendly staff and although they are buzzing around serving people they will still make you feel welcome, you are quickly seated and they even take your order at your table. Their coffee is delicious!!!! The turmeric, ginger, honey, cayenne pepper shot is to die for, served hot or cold....hot is my favorite. The food is incredibly delicious. If you happen to visit during winter be sure to try their porridge, it's creamy delicious fulls you up a treat, I just love the praline that gives a little crunch every so often and the toasted coconut, along with the berries is oh so good. We love the Feta scrambled eggs and chilli and just their poached eggs with bacon is devine. They have a nice menu but also a cabinet full of delightful treats. This place just buzzes with people constantly, in fact you never want to leave. We totally recommend this...

Breakfast? In the sun? You had me at Breakfast! What an amazing way to spend the first part of the day. Located in the peaceful Wood area, this Cafe has the chops to make you smile. Starting with a cheerful greeting as we opened to door we were quickly seated and given menus and asked if we wanted coffee. This coffee came and it was delicious. A bitter roast, but delightfully fragrant. Reading through the menu had made me quite peckish, so I ordered "The Lumberjack", Bobby Frank's version of the full breakfast, with eggs, tomatoes, bacon, sausage, black pudding, beans and rosti served on sourdough toast. I also added a side of mushrooms, just to top things off! Everything on the plate was cooked perfectly. The poached eggs were full and runny, the bacon crispy, and the rosti was fresh and tasty. Finishing up, I cleaned up my plate using the last bit of sausage to wipe up some egg yolk. Perfect. My wife ordered eggs and bacon in toast, also with a side of mushrooms, and she polished her plate off with equal gusto. In closing, the staff were very helpful and friendly, the cafe had a cheerful and busy atmosphere, and the food was incredible. What a great way to...

These guys have a few problems getting their system right. We ordered coffee and food, but after 22 mins waiting we went up and asked about the delay and the person found our order docket under a pile of other ones that had just been dumped next to the coffee machine. Why can't they place orders in some sort of priority? Secondly, it appears that this is one of those cafes that prioritise takeaway orders. So if you order coffee and food and then sit at a table you will end up continually shunted down the queue while they do all the takeaway orders that keep coming in. Thirdly, when you walk in the door you immediately get accosted by someone telling you to sit down as someone will come and take the order. Well how the forking hell am I supposed to order something in the display if i can't see what's on offer. It's not like we want to order a full meal off the menu, we just want a forking coffee and scone! DO NOT GO HERE if you want...