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Matheson Café

Lake Matheson Road, Fox Glacier, 7859 Open 7 days · 8:30 am – 3 pm
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Opening hours

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Open 7 days · 8:30 am – 3 pm
Weekly opening hours for Matheson Café
Monday8:30 am – 3 pm
Tuesday8:30 am – 3 pm
Wednesday8:30 am – 3 pm
Thursday8:30 am – 3 pm
Friday8:30 am – 3 pm
Saturday8:30 am – 3 pm
Sunday8:30 am – 3 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

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Lake Matheson Road, Fox Glacier, 7859

About

About Matheson Café

If you are looking for a cafe in Fox Glacier, Matheson Café at Lake Matheson Road is one of the places worth knowing about. From the Fox Glacier city centre it is roughly 4.3 km away – a short drive, bus or bike ride.

The kitchen focuses on cafe food, coffee and brunch. Dishes typical of this style include big breakfast and mince and cheese pie, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. It is one of 5 cafe & brunch venues we list in Fox Glacier.

You can visit any day of the week – Matheson Café opens daily. The earliest start is 8:30 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 3 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 46 hours each week.

Good to know: outdoor seating. For budgeting, cafes of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). The nearest other venue on our map is Betsey Jane, about 4.0 km away.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of cafe with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Coffee & DrinksSmoothie

Berry or banana

$7.6–9.5

Breakfast & BrunchSmashed avocado

On sourdough with feta and poached egg

$19–24

CabinetSavoury scone

With butter

$4.8–6.6

Coffee & DrinksLong black

Double shot

$4.3–5.2

LunchChicken burger

With slaw and aioli

$19–24

CabinetCarrot cake

With cream cheese icing

$6.6–8.5

Plan your visit

When is Matheson Café busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at cafes in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around noon on Fridays.

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Questions about Matheson Café

Where is Matheson Café?

Matheson Café is at Lake Matheson Road, Fox Glacier, 7859, about 4.3 km from central Fox Glacier. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Matheson Café's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 8:30 am – 3 pm; Tuesday 8:30 am – 3 pm; Wednesday 8:30 am – 3 pm; Thursday 8:30 am – 3 pm; Friday 8:30 am – 3 pm; Saturday 8:30 am – 3 pm; Sunday 8:30 am – 3 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is Matheson Café open on weekends?

Yes – Matheson Café is open on both Saturday (8:30 am – 3 pm) and Sunday (8:30 am – 3 pm).

What kind of food does Matheson Café serve?

Cafe food, coffee and brunch. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of cafe.

How much does it cost to eat at Matheson Café?

As an estimate, a meal at a cafe like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near Matheson Café?

The closest is Betsey Jane (4.0 km away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

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