Best Brunch in Queenstown if You Want Quality and a View (2026 Guide)
- boatshedcafeqt
- Feb 13
- 2 min read
If you’re searching for the best brunch in Queenstown with both high-quality food and uninterrupted lake views, The Boat Shed Cafe & Bistro offers one of the few true lakefront brunch experiences on Lake Wakatipu, with front-row views of The Remarkables.
Now let’s be honest. There are plenty of good cafés in Queenstown. But very few where you’re sitting right on the water, coffee in hand, mountains reflected in the lake, and brunch that actually lives up to the setting.
That’s where we come in.
Why The Boat Shed Cafe is the Best Brunch Spot in Queenstown with a View
1. Absolute Lakefront Location
Many cafés in Queenstown offer mountain glimpses or partial lake views from across the road. Here at The Boat Shed Cafe, we sit directly on Lake Wakatipu. No traffic between you and the water. No obstructed outlook. Just native trees, The Remarkables reflected on the lake and some of Queenstown's best coffee in hand.
Does it get much better than that? We don't think so. For visitors wanting that iconic Queenstown brunch photo, this is it.
2. Seasonal, High Quality Food
Our menu focuses on seasonal ingredients and local producers, with generous servings and full of flavour. What you can expect:
Perfectly executed brunch classics like The Boat Shed Benedict.
Modern breakfast options like our famous Blueberry French Toast
Crowd pleasers like the the Chorizo Scramble Eggs
House made pastries from our sister bakery The Boat Shed Bakery
Thoughtful vegetarian options
It’s simple brunch favourites, elevated and with a classic Boat Shed twist.
3. Coffee Worth Sitting For
A view only carries you so far. The coffee has to match. Barista-made espresso courtesy of local roasters Wolf Coffee, perfectly textured milk, and a setting that encourages you to stay for another cup. Whether you’re walking the Frankton Track for a takeaway, or dining in for the view, we've got the perfect cup to match.
Visited Queenstown for a week, and this spot quickly became a Breakfast ritual. The food was amazing, and I absolutely loved their Tiramisu Latte. With incredible views, and vibes it’s definitely a place I’ll revisit on my next trip to Queenstown!
- Harini, Via Google Reviews
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