The Greedy CowLake Tekapo
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Vegan cafe · Lake Tekapo

The Greedy Cow

16 Rapuwai Lane, Lake Tekapo Open 7 days · 7:30 am – 4 pm

Opening hours

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Open 7 days · 7:30 am – 4 pm
Weekly opening hours for The Greedy Cow
Monday7:30 am – 4 pm
Tuesday7:30 am – 4 pm
Wednesday7:30 am – 4 pm
Thursday7:30 am – 4 pm
Friday7:30 am – 4 pm
Saturday7:30 am – 4 pm
Sunday7:30 am – 4 pm

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

16 Rapuwai Lane, Lake Tekapo

About

About The Greedy Cow

The Greedy Cow brings vegan food to 16 Rapuwai Lane, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Lake Tekapo. It sits right in the heart of Lake Tekapo, within walking distance of the centre.

Expect the flavours of New Zealand: at vegan food venues like this, favourites such as raw cheesecake and vegan burger are usually on the menu. It is one of 2 vegan venues we list in Lake Tekapo. The menu also crosses into cafe & brunch territory.

The Greedy Cow is open seven days a week. The earliest start is 7:30 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 4 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 60 hours each week.

Good to know: outdoor seating, wheelchair accessible, wi-fi, vegetarian options and vegan options. For budgeting, vegan cafes of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Lake Tekapo easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

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

Full menu guide
SweetsRaw cheesecake

Cashew-based

$8.5–11

Bowls & MainsBuddha bowl

Grains, roast vegetables, greens and tahini

$19–24

SweetsVegan brownie

Dark chocolate

$5.7–7.6

BrunchCoconut yoghurt bowl

With seasonal fruit

$14–18

Bowls & MainsVegan burger

Plant patty, vegan cheese and aioli

$20–25

BrunchVegan big breakfast

Mushrooms, beans, hash brown and toast

$23–28

Plan your visit

When is The Greedy Cow busiest?

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

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Usually busiest around 10 am on Saturdays.

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Questions about The Greedy Cow

Where is The Greedy Cow?

The Greedy Cow is at 16 Rapuwai Lane, Lake Tekapo, about 100 m from central Lake Tekapo. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Greedy Cow's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 7:30 am – 4 pm; Tuesday 7:30 am – 4 pm; Wednesday 7:30 am – 4 pm; Thursday 7:30 am – 4 pm; Friday 7:30 am – 4 pm; Saturday 7:30 am – 4 pm; Sunday 7:30 am – 4 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is The Greedy Cow open on weekends?

Yes – The Greedy Cow is open on both Saturday (7:30 am – 4 pm) and Sunday (7:30 am – 4 pm).

What kind of food does The Greedy Cow serve?

Vegan food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of vegan cafe.

How much does it cost to eat at The Greedy Cow?

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

Are there vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes – the listing notes vegetarian options and vegan options.

What other restaurants are near The Greedy Cow?

The closest is Doughboys Bakery (20 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

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Vegan in Lake Tekapo
NameAreaStatusDistance
FishtailLake Tekapo–40 m