I'm from Christchurch and I've been to many cafes for breakfast. Powerhouse has been the best breakfast I've had for a long time. They cater really well for gluten free patrons. I went twice in the weekend. Their pancakes were gluten free and soooo delicious. You can't often get GF pancakes and these we fluffy and tasty. Their egg dishes all come with the best potatoe cakes. Well done guys!
Giant burgers. It was only 5 dollars extra for fries and canned drink which honestly you don’t need. We got the Carnivore burger and BCR burger with gluten free bun. Atmosphere was 1950s with jukebox playing some fun tunes.
Lovely indoor and outdoor seating. Delicious muffins and gluten free options. Coffee unfortunately served in those annoying cups with a handle that is too small. Coffee was also not hot.
Came for breakfast. Gluten free burger ordered wasn’t given any options within the burger. Took out the onion rings not offered any cheese or extras. Meat patty was more like a sausage patty and bacon over cooked. Little disappointed.
Great pizzas and great gluten free options, including the lovely gf pizzas. Our waitress was careful to explain everything really well and was just lovely with our 11 year old coeliac daughter. Highly recommend if you are gluten free.
Appalling in every way.
We booked a table for family on Xmas day lunch buffet.
Absolutely disgusting food. Way overpriced. Shocking customer service and they deliberately overcharged us. The chef and manager repeatedly told me the menu would be safe for a celiac. Upon arrival the head chef told the the vegan lasagne was safe. He knew nothing about food allergies or that pasta had gluten in it.
The staff were all internationals who couldn’t have cared less about the Xmas traditions.
Accommodation providers in Hanmer have since told us that no one eats there and they don’t refer anyone to the restaurant and will be throwing away any advertising this year for the Xmas buffet. Many unhappy diners on Xmas day walking out.
Avoid this place.
Accommodating Gluten-Free