Le Chèvre

Arguably the best sandwich I had in New Zealand—by far. Made even more rewarding after a six-hour hike up Roy’s Peak (if you’ve done it, you know it’s no easy climb 😂). Most of the sandwiches I had on this trip were ones I made myself for hiker’s lunches, so this was a real treat 😂😂😂

Charlie’s Deli serves up fresh sandwiches with different offerings each day, and they’re in limited supply. My heart sank when the people ahead of me were also after a sandwich. But as luck would have it, there was just one left—and when they decided to go elsewhere, it had to be my lucky day.

The sandwich itself? Top tier. The goat cheese was super creamy with that signature tang, pairing perfectly with the sweetness of the honey and the rich fig and walnut confit. The cherry tomatoes added a fresh burst of juiciness that cut through the richness nicely. The walnuts brought that satisfying crunch and nutty flavour that rounded everything out.

The baguette could’ve been better, but honestly, after that hike and the near-miss of missing out, I had zero complaints. This sandwich tasted like pure victory.