The Rainbow Cafe

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Rainbow Ski Area, Nelson

About

About The Rainbow Cafe

Found at the Rainbow Ski Area area, The Rainbow Cafe is a cafe that has become part of the Rainbow Ski Area dining scene. It is about 76 km from central Nelson.

The kitchen focuses on cafe food, coffee and brunch. Dishes typical of this style include smashed avocado and ginger slice, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. We currently list 66 places in Nelson in the cafe & brunch category, and The Rainbow Cafe is among them.

We have not yet verified the trading hours for The Rainbow Cafe. Hours for venues like this often shift between summer and winter, so a quick call before you set off is a good idea.

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 Lone Star Rib Shack, about 10 m away.

On the menu

Menu highlights

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

Full menu guide

LunchChicken burger

With slaw and aioli

$19–24

Breakfast & BrunchBig breakfast

Eggs, bacon, sausage, hash brown, mushrooms and toast

$23–28

LunchToasted sandwich

Ham, cheese and tomato

$11–14

Breakfast & BrunchEggs on toast

Poached, fried or scrambled

$11–15

Coffee & DrinksCappuccino

With chocolate

$4.8–5.7

Coffee & DrinksFlat white

Double shot

$4.8–5.7

Plan your visit

When is The Rainbow Cafe busiest?

Estimated busy times based on typical 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.

At a glance

Type	Cafe
Cuisine	Cafe & Brunch
Address	Rainbow Ski Area, Nelson
Area	Rainbow Ski Area
City	Nelson, Nelson Tasman
From city centre	76 km
Price guide	$$ · $20–$40 pp (est.)
Hours	Hours not listed

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Questions about The Rainbow Cafe

Where is The Rainbow Cafe?

The Rainbow Cafe is at Rainbow Ski Area, Nelson, about 76 km from central Nelson. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Rainbow Cafe's opening hours?

Opening hours have not been confirmed on our listing. Please contact the venue before you visit.

What kind of food does The Rainbow Cafe 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 The Rainbow Cafe?

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 The Rainbow Cafe?

The closest is Lone Star Rib Shack (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near The Rainbow Cafe

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

10 m

Restaurant

Lone Star Rib Shack

Rainbow Ski Area

Nelson

8.3 km

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