10 Best Cafes in Nelson

“I absolutely love this place. Oso Negro has such a cool atmosphere, great (strong) coffee and very friendly staff. I've come to Oso quite a few times and every time that I've been there, it's felt like a little piece of heaven on earth. The building and garden are stunning.
I've gotten a few different muffins from Oso and all of them have been scrumptious - they seem to often experiment with new flavours and combos which I think is great.
The coffee is definitely high quality. It's very strong and they don't have many options for sweeteners, so keep that in mind if you like your sweet fraps and lattes.

I tell any friends and family to stop by Oso when they're on their way through/to Nelson, for good reason! Truly a wonderful cafe.“

“Acorn and Oak was the perfect solution for my husband and I to be able to both partake in the full evening at a wedding. Arranging the care for our daughter was a breeze. They catered services to meet our needs and provided advice and offered ideas to solve logistical challenges. Service was professional, she was kind and most importantly became quick friends my 20 month old daughter. I highly recommend Acorn and Oak and if you’re thinking about getting childcare for your kid or a group of kids at an event, you can’t go wrong here!“

“Oh my goodness! We are so lucky to have The Rose Garden Cafe at Lakeside Park. Normally at the beach there is just a crappy concession serving greasy bad food, but the Rose Garden Cafe serves real food that’s so delicious! Truly one of the best burgers I’ve had, plus it’s in a beautiful park setting. Reasonably priced and fast friendly service. Thank you so much to the team, excellent job!“

“Truthfully the best iced mocha I have ever had in my life. They even have chocolate whipped cream! The ONLY reason i didn't rate it 5 stars was because we went back the next day to try the food and get another coffee and they were closed! I thought it was a little strange to close on the weekends but im glad I got to try it once before we left town.“

“Delightful, casual, local cafe with history in the area. Charlie & Daylen served us the featured sandwich (breakfast burrito) & our coffees. We probably could have shared the burrito it’s so hearty & big! Come with an appetite. They serve no.6 coffee (also a locally brewed brand) and feature a local artist on a gallery wall. A great spot for a Baker Street hang. I even stuck around to get some work done after my lunch meeting.“

“Great place to have coffee, very good location & great atmosphere 😊☕“

“Get the raspberry jam! Amazing food and service!“

“Beautiful atmosphere . We parked close by and decided to see what was inside. The sitting area in the summer is hidden within trees and there was a sound of a water fountain. My kids loved it felt like sitting in a treehouse. The inside sitting area is all real wood absolutely beautiful. They are more laid back here so service is slow but they are really nice. The food was wholesome and delicious. If we pass by here again we will come back.“

“Like my 2nd home or kitchen. Love the atmosphere. Food is excellent. People- wait staff and customers - always friendly. Laid back atmosphere, no pressure.“

“Just amazing“