Dalethorpe House Cafe & Store — Restaurant in South Island

Staff were attentive and very friendly. I Ordered a latte and a sausage roll. The service was efficient and quick and coffee was hot. Unfortunately, apart from the accompaniment of beetroot relish which was the dishes saving grace,the sausage roll was very disappointing and seemed to be lacking in the meat area. Lets just say for a short time I thought I had ordered a vegan sausage roll by mistake until I checked the cabinet again. The offending item was more breadcrumb, onion and carrot at a ratio of 30% of each and 10% meat. I'm not aware of if they are made on the premises or bought in, and I perfectly understand that meat is a fairly expensive ingredient, but please don't insult the customers intelligence by passing off something that...

My visit to the Fat Beagle Cafe in Darfield was a breakfast experience beyond compare. The moment I stepped in, I was greeted with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. What truly stood out was their dedication to customer satisfaction. The staff listened attentively to our preferences, ensuring that the breakfast was tailored to our liking, resulting in a delicious meal. The food quality was exceptional, with a menu boasting a wide variety of options. From the hearty breakfast dishes to the delectable coffee, every aspect was outstanding. The Fat Beagle Cafe is undoubtedly a must-visit for anyone seeking great food and a memorable...

Lovely location and sunny. Always a convenient place to stop on the way through Darfield. Unfortunately portion sizes were overly stingy. I ordered 2 eggs on toast with 2 sausages. I received one tiny piece of toast and two cocktail sized sausages. When I past on my dissatisfaction with the tiny toast, the staff member was very curt and said they charge for an “extra” piece of toast. Anyhow, a bit disappointing as we would usually stop in here on the way through, but the lack of generosity in both portions and attitude means we...