Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Christchurch

"I have been the lucky few to taste their delicious food and coffee before the open day. Thanks to them I won't be worried about where to get nice..."

Dawn Hendrikse

Raf K

"Visited Le Bakermen Cafe & Bakery, Wigram for the first time on Saturday 15 April 2023. Opened 8am & has hassle free parking. We ordered an LB..."

Sammy Clark

"This place of deliciousness never fails to satisfy! They have exquisite coffee, I have alternative milk in my coffee and it is NEVER overheated etc -..."

Cameron Robertson-Jordan

"If you're a food enthusiast on the lookout for an extraordinary breakfast dining experience, look no further than LeBakermen Cafe. From the moment..."

Dan Yeoh

"Nice bakery but the salads could be nicer with Cauliflower. Row broccoli was little bit odd to us. But the source was great. Pies are excellent. Love..."

mamatomochu

"Lovely salmon and bacon pie! Could easily beat Fairlie bakehouse..."

Mok Kuan Yew

"Had a steak and cheese pie here with coffee. Great place to catch up with friends for a chat or two . The crossaint finishes fast in the morning, and..."

YMing

"Still drooling over this epic brekkie of champions! Reuben croissant sando for the win! And their steak & mushroom pies are killer! Tip of the week,..."

Jason Wills

"Amazing food!! I’ve been here twice and loved the food. My friend had the chilli eggs. So so good if you like spicy food. The eggs were creamy and..."

Teena Thomas

"Loads of unique food cabinet options, lovely staff they slay and nice chill..."

Alan Tsai

"Amazing food and coffee with excellent customer service. You can also get the delicious Fairlie Bakehouse pies from here. A must go to Cafe if..."

Reni White

"Cool new cafe in Wigram! Great range of drinks and food, and priced very reasonably. We brought the family here a few weekends ago for brunch and..."

Edmund Sia

"Really enjoyed going there. The jumbo sausage roll was decent!! Coffee was not bad at all as..."

joshua

Kraken Coffee

"Best coffee and pies in chch. Open early. Quick freindly service. Places to sit in the sun and shelter from the rain. Dogs welcome great for kids...."

tom melville

"Absolute best coffee I've ever had in my life. Friendly staff with great banter. Can't recommend..."

hannah thwaites

"We stopped here on the way out of Brighton, and we are SO glad we did so. It was the best coffee I have had in a long time. There's also a really..."

Brigitte Sebastian

"Lovely wee spot - super friendly staff. Great coffee and they've got a great selection of nibbles and treats too. Definitely my new local..."

Nicole Down

"Great coffee. Dog friendly . Human friendly..."

Duncan Hunter

"Delicious coffee, and pies best in South Brighton! Friendly service, and nice environment to sit in, there is a sheltered area..."

Lisa Clement

"Lovely wee place, Awesome staff whoever is on, very pleasant to engage..."

Joseph Hudson

"Great coffee always consistently good! The Cinnabuns and scones are amazing and the staff also super friendly. I love having such a great local to..."

Paula McFarlane

"What a cool place. Plenty of seating. Good prices too. A real community place. Food trucks start again Friday 1 October at 5pm. Looking forward to..."

Jacky Cook

"Lovely Relaxing Outdoor Cafe. Friendly Staff. Delicious Pies & Pastries with Great Coffee! Dog..."

Rae Cook

Cafe Allwood

"Delicious food, awesome coffee and very friendly..."

Ann Davis

"Amazing coffee 10/10. We got two eggs benne's one bacon and one salmon, the ciabatta was 10/10. One of the dishes had significantly more hollandaise..."

theverityschannel

"Very friendly staff. Beautiful food and atmosphere. Also good coffee. Loved..."

Dylan Nicol

"Amazing food, great coffe , good friendly service. What's not to love..."

Angus Harris

"Some of the best coffee in Christchurch. Clean and tidy, little difficult to find from the main road but it's a..."

Mark H

"Very nice staff and food and coffee. Ideal for take a snack, so tidy and quiet..."

Mathieu Wanderlust

"Great coffee, very nice staff...."

Peter Blackwood

"Great food and coffee - dog friendly. Will be..."

Michelle Edwards

"Nice friendly staff highly recommend the allwood..."

grant fairbrother

"Perfect start to the day, friendly welcoming staff and excellent tasty food..."

Errol Cameron

"Great service. Great people Real good food..."

Craig McLintock

"Great blueberry pancakes and service as..."

Simon Dalton

"Amazing food, friendly and helpful..."

Kim Spargo

"Very good coffee and..."

Neville Cumins

"very good nice..."

SHERYL GRAY

"good food, nice..."

Debbie Pettigrew

"Nice for lunch, small..."

Niki Medhurst

"Nice..."

Ki Hyun Kim

"Great..."

David Warren

City Social

"They're open weekends now as well as weekdays!! Food is always fresh and delicious, they have vegetarian friendly options too. We had BLT bagel, and..."

Abby T-H

"Had a quick lunch with a mate and sat outside, which was just lovely. Friendly lady served us and was quick and attentive. I had duck buns which were..."

Morgan Williams

"Sat outside with the birds and wind. Great city scenery. Delicious burgers. Hard to find parking. But a beautiful place to eat at. Would recommend if..."

Kōkā Jaqs

"Tasty Coffee and Bagel’s to start the..."

Hansi Hohenadl

"Very nice food and good coffee, in a great spot with a nice..."

Mike Fleete

"Great. This place should be..."

Keeley Pomeroy

"Very nice..."

Terry Foote

Cathy Young

William Snuggs

Madison Coster

Robert Hill

Tanner Street Bakery

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Outdoor Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Brunch

Breakfast

Lunch

"One of the best bakery in Christchurch with no doubt. Highly recommended the fruit Danish with filter coffee. The fruit Danish taste very naturel..."

Zetta Sze

"I tell no lie. I'm on the hunt for the best bakery's/cafes out there. And I swear that the hummus and olive sandwich I have today was the best..."

Duncan Dixon

"My favourite bakery Christchurch - the blueberry danish and the almond croissant are perfection. Also a massive fan of the porridge sourdough and the..."

Juliette Phillipson

"One of the best bakries i've been to. Friendly staff. Great atmosphere. I especially like the porridge..."

Jo Ceyon

"The new vegan croissants are an absolute winner. So..."

Pete Hodge

"I love everything there, my favorite is the seeded sourdough bread. But in January they do that "Gallette des rois" what is made with almonds and a..."

Iristoff babybear

"Fabulous friendly service! Knew we were from out of town. Great French delicacies too! Highly recommend a..."

Regina Ieti

"Seeded sourdough is to die for! Loved all of the sweet treats on display but the sourdough is one of the best I've ever..."

Greta Pearce

"Great bread. I normally really struggle to digest bread but have no problems with your bread, and it tastes great..."

Andrew Paul

"The best seeded sourdough ever with other amazing flavours periodically like fig and fennel sourdough - truly delicious. Great service always and..."

Penny Davidson

"Had a cheese and jalapeño croissant and got a sourdough bread. The cheese and jalapeño croissant was out of this world. Like a little toasty cheese..."

Emily Brucks

"We love Bellbird Bread. Their staff are very friendly and helpful. I am always greeted with a warm and friendly welcome when I visit their store at..."

Liz Cammock

"Delicious Danish and other specialty bread. The blueberry Danish and almond croissant are my favourites. I believe they are the best I have tasted..."

Dan Summer

"Amazing foods and team! Blessed to have you in..."

Raphi Bullet

"Best almond croissant in Christchurch! Friendly staff, homely setup and delicious selections! The seeded sourdough was also..."

Allen Hou

"Best bicycle-friendly bakery in Otautahi. We often buy their sourdough, especially their seeded and rye loaves. Scrumptious French-style hot cross..."

Michele Hollis

43° Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

Breakfast

Lunch

Mid-range

"I was on a business trip nearby and this was one of the closer places so I ended up trying it. They do have parking outside and do look to have..."

Benedict Uy

"Excellent place for breakfast! My dad and I were visiting New Zealand for two weeks from Los Angeles and the last two days of our trip were in..."

Max Ward

"Yum. Yum. I ordered chicken MISO grolled eggplane salad and coffee today. It was very nice. Nice food and great service. . Also you can buy Vics..."

Ariel Chu

"Modern café with plenty of seating, offering good coffee, delicious food and great service. My Eggs Benedict with Salmon were delightful -- a decent..."

Tim Nash

"Great cafe with a nice atmosphere and good coffee. We went for breakfast and where surprised by the well thought out menu with a nice twist to..."

R A

"Nice cute cafe. Good staff. Good service. Yum..."

Ashika Silva

"Enjoyed the beautiful coffee! Super friendly staff too ! Highly..."

Toshi Saito

"Delicious breakfast and coffee. Really quick service and friendly staff! Best place for start your..."

Robert Newman

"Great little cafe near my office. When my boss and I don't want prying ears near us, we go here. Great coffee and all the food we've tried had been..."

Tim McLeod

"Beautiful cafe, great variety in food, all backed by a welcoming team. I cannot recommend this place enough. Bright and modern environment. The food..."

S Nicoll

"Had really yummy salt and pepper crumbled calamari... was really good. Friendly staff. Great place to go. Everyone in our hero group enjoyed their..."

Liqueshia Dougherty (LJ)

"Awesome service! Our office loves the menu and the variety of soups and salads that are available. Whenever we have events, the catering provided is..."

James Kingsthwaite

"Nice brunch. Enjoyed my Mushroom eggs Benedict, and coffee which was good..."

Chris Nichols

"Amazing coffee and cakes. I ordered two cakes for myself, and decided not to share them with my gf. I ate both, that's how good they..."

Samuel / Scur Darling

"Great coffee and a varied reasonably priced menu. The staff are always very pleasant and its my go to when in that part of..."

Mr. D

"The coffee was amazing. I had a latte and thought it would rate up there with some of the best I've had around the city. Their food is divine and the..."

Musicnutter59

"Decent coffee.... fast order. I usually get takeaway coffee only but the food looks..."

Dean Rosser

The Fermentist

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"Was highly impressed with the beer, menu, venue and service. The menu places great emphasis on quality, locally sourced food and the passion for..."

Kathryn Gilmore

"Absolutely beautiful vegetarian food. The fried tofu is a must, and the matcha cake was so delicious. Highly recommend just buying a few different..."

Rachael Wood

"What a suprise! I've been following The Fermentist for some time but had somehow never made it in. How glad am I that today was the day. First off-..."

Brie Liberty

"A real treat for the healthy at heart. One of the best vegetarian restaurants we've ever been too. Lovely services, great setting and food that is..."

Tim Moor

"Had a very nice time here at a business networking meeting. Good coffee and orange juice. Did not realise at the time it was there. They have a..."

Murray Quartly

"Delicious food! Mushroom pate, hummus, tofu bowl, cauliflower, tempeh burg, jackfruit burg, curry- all very delicious and very big portions for..."

Genevieve Healy

"REALLY enjoy the food and atmosphere here! Lots of great V/Ve options. I particularly love the crispy tofu and jackfruit pizza. Planning on going..."

Abbey Johnson

"Fabulous beer and really delicious food. This is an awesome place to hang out and enjoy the many beers on offer. The staff are..."

Annelies Homersham

"Beautiful meal, well worth the trip across town! Service was..."

Tania Crates

"Great veggie options, great range of tap beers and I would love to go..."

Samantha Stephens

"Great dinner, tapas style. Variety of wines and..."

Harper Jones

"Lovely fermented drinks and vegetarian options. Easy walk from our Christchurch B&B Designer Cottage. Love the..."

Chet Wah

"Despite being a confirmed omnivore, I really enjoyed our meal here. The service was good - timely, not intrusive, professional. The range of food was..."

Peter L

"Lovely service and nice atmosphere. Vegetation crowded the outdoor seats a bit so we couldn't sit close to talk. We moved inside was which was good...."

Viv Halliwell

"After several visits, I need to change my at first not so flattering review. My partner and I are in love with the place and most of our friends..."

Federico Spinelli

"Hidden gem. Lots of vegan, dairy free options. Beautiful food, can tell someone put a lot of effort into the menu. The pizza was delicious, so was..."

Ella

"This place is a great new bar for the area. Love the on site brewery of the beer and being able to taste the whole range. Great range of seating,..."

Benn Dickie

"Amazing! Very cool fit out and style. Great service and friendly staff. The food is incredible, we definitely ate too much. Also the music choice and..."

Marc Malliate

Curry In Hurry

"Had dinner here tonight with my husband. As usual the service was excellent, very friendly and attentive staff. The food is amazing. The best Indian..."

Tutateha Ja

"One of my favourite place for Indian food in Christchurch. They serve Chole Bhature for Lunch and it is really good. Haven't tried everything on the..."

Afreen Mumtaz

"Had our team lunch in office through an order from here via Uber Eats. All the dishes that were ordered were really tasty, especially channa masala..."

Rineet Subramanian

"It has many varieties of Indian dishes in vegetarian as well as in non-vegetarian. I ate many of vegetarian items , and they are very delicious. The..."

Kirti Patel

"Absolutely amazing place! Delicious food & excellent staff! 😊 Me and a few friends come here for dinner every Thursday after course and it just..."

Mitchell Anderson

"The food was absolutely delicious, i come from rolleston to enjoy Curry in hurry. Service is always great, dont get me started on the chai ! Oh man..."

Georgia __

"I'm usually a Vindaloo guy, but for once went with Chicken Tikka Masala.. Glad I did it was delicious and just the right amount of spice. Thanks..."

Glenn F

"Fast and delicious with reasonable prices. Not the best Indian I've had, but it's not far behind, and certainly good value for..."

Mad Cow Kastor

"The food was absolutely wonderful, from preparation to presentation, very pleasing and great value for the..."

Shamsher Singh

"Lovely place, good quality food. Fairly priced, good variety on the menu. Chenna was a great..."

umesh kaushik

"Good quality Indian cuisine offered here and reasonably..."

lyndon correya

"Experience very pleasant Indian food. Full of..."

Harjot Singh

"Real taste of indian food and nice place with great..."

Dhiraj Kumar

"Great service, clean restaurant, food is always..."

William Stewart

"Nice curry and Naan at reasonable price. Must try if are looking for nice curry..."

Tato Po

"Best food, excellent service! Highly..."

Sunpreet Raina

Crisp Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"I thought this place was great!! No menu to order from your table with sucked but I'm not a complainer for one tiny fault. I had their American..."

Sam Smith

"I've started going to this cafe as it's near work, it's definitely the best cafe in the area. The cabinet food is delicious and the drinks are..."

Table For One

"Not the cheapest Coffee outlet in town...however upon reading the existing reviews..feel Crisps are getting bad feedback. Sure the previous owners..."

Eugene Boag

"I love Crisp Cafe and the staff members are really friendly and lovely. I love how the cafe has labels saying which food is gluten free and..."

Eaterholic

"Best coffee in town especially when made by the bunette who seems to have worked there a very long time now I always get milk on the side..."

Alexia

"When I turned up, I noticed that the roof was connected to four walls it didn't have a red sticker and it was open. Hallaleujah. It gets a bid siskel..."

Daniel Henderson

"This is our local cafe, we go most weekends and absolutely love it here, Nick and Sue and all the staff are SO friendly and the coffee and food is..."

Hannah Hart

"Bedt spicy pumpkin soup what I have ever had! Coffee was perfect as..."

The127domca

"The best keto cafe I've come across in NZ. Great range of both sweet and savory food, a good range of drinks, and far and away the largest selection..."

Andrew Johnson (AJ)

"Came to Crisp after freezing on the side-lines watching grandson at sport. What a find. Great coffee (extra hot) Had a fabulous leek and chicken pie..."

Jenrock

"Amazing selection of keto and other health based foods. The owner talked to us for a good 10mins and allowed us to try some product. Well worth the..."

Krisly Bear

"Good coffee, food are average. They have a good selection of keto and gluten free options. Also, we waited for about 45 mins for our food. Updated:..."

Karen Chung

"This place is always busy znd I love the nes keto they keep on putting up in the cabinet. The Bakery supplies they stock for us to buy is qreat..."

Rochelle Cook

"Had the Keto French Toast and it was the best I've ever had! Their homemade lemon curd is to die for, as is the brioche. And all guilt free too! Also..."

Briony O'Farrell

"Such a little sweet cafe, the staff are always so friendly. I absolutely love that this is a Keto themed shop and cafe. Great food and coffee..."

Melissa Cook

"Great brunch, we went for a keto eggs bene and French toast. Will have to return to try some of the other yummy menu..."

Kiri McKenzie

"Wonderful place 😊. A 'go to' for Keto goodies and food. Crisp has a mini mart for your keto baking and cooking. Friendly staff. Support our..."

Elroy 0kada

"Great coffee & food, especially the Keto..."

Pieter Koekemoer

"The Keto jewel in the crown. Superb selection, superb made-fresh quality, superb coffee, superb service, and exceptional value for..."

Kevin Dougherty

"Highly personable manager, great service, lots options for special diets plus nice range of health food groceries/goods. Parking super..."

Helen Gardner

"Wonderfully set out cafe, very friendly atmosphere, with great music, a lot of Gluten Free choices, in fact a lot of food is prepared on site,..."

Regan Crofts

"Lovely place. Good service, good coffee and Keto food on offer. I had the Zucchini Slice. Was delicious but had corn in it which is a high carb vege...."

Melanie Ayers

"Bueatiful Ketone meal. Great service . Even checked to make sure maple syrup was kept. Great coffee. I'll be..."

Andrea Lord

"Great food, great service, Nick leads a very friendly crew of staff, 5 stars for the food, We will be back. Thanks Guys..."

Shane Morgan

Bearlion Foods Delicatessen

"I recently attended a one-day retreat hosted by BearLion Foods and Connect Centre Pilates, and it was an unforgettable experience. The retreat took..."

Kerri G

"Most amazing food! We had BearLion cater our wedding this year in Nelson. We did it picnic style and they presented the food so nicely, and were also..."

Lilly Amos

"We feel incredibly spoilt to have unique, flavoursome, wholesome, dishes whizzed up by Alesha on the regular. Not only is she a whizz bang in the..."

Emma Bourke

"This is food with soul. I can’t even describe how good this food is. When I first tried Bearlion salads I’d never had anything like it, but I’m..."

Kirsten Jones

"I cannot write enough about how delicious and great BearLion food is. On a scale from 1-5, I would give it an eleven. For us living in the Richmond..."

JH Corcoran

"We went for Thursday dinner, it was delicious! The food is amazing, especially the pork belly and lemon dessert. Service is great and you can tell so..."

Dave Bascand

"A really pleasant surprise in New Brighton. Only knew it was there due to an article I'd read some time ago. Really enjoyed our lunch...we had four..."

Stuart Jeffrey

"This fabulous cafe and deli by the beach is perfect for anyone wanting high class healthy food, or just something interesting to try. Catering to all..."

Christine Moore

"Went to BearLion for a cooking class last night. It was SO GOOD!!!! The food was amazing! Alesha is such a lovely, easy going person and obviously..."

Lisa Brent

"Amazingly good food, organic carefully made by detail , fresh and small batch not to leave wastage, eco and sustainable mind good people and..."

momo

"Great service and a place with passion about its food. A hidden gem. Great variety of salads and reasonably priced. Desserts that are sugar free and..."

Linda Roper

"Superlatives of the highest tier form in my mind reflecting relishingly on our serendipitous stumbling upon this edible Garden of eden. This..."

Thomas Edward King

"Went here for dinner on a Thursday evening, food was delicious, the waitress was wonderful and recommended a fabulous wine to go with our meal too...."

Sophia White

"food is so good just a little bit pricey for me to go all the time but great treat out when i..."

Lis S

"Facial hair, foodwank, delicious beer and a bursting belly, definitely worth the trip across town for..."

Non Blanc

"Super healthy food. Great service and relaxing atmosphere. A real..."

Kerry Hancock

"Exceptional food and service. Delicious raw products and produce. Will definitely be..."

Jane Horne

Underground Coffee

Wheelchair Accessible

"I love😍 underground coffee cafe, such an amazing place for coffee +catch up. Awesome 😀 cafe ambience, fresh coffee +muffins. Very friendly..."

Navjot Sidhu

"😊That’s a really wonderful experience for me and my friend, because is our first time try this shop and is really nice both for the food and..."

ruidi xu

"We were fortunate that that stupid place Hello Sunday Cafe takes bookings on a Tuesday work day at 1030am would you believe to be able to enjoy the..."

John Vasek

"Welcoming place. Good prices and very nice..."

Darley

"Best cappuccino I've had since been back home.lovely..."

Chris Aitken

Colin Cowan

"We first came here when they had a coffee and scone deal and now it is our favourite cafe to go to when in town. The coffee is great, nice and hot as..."

fletcher

"Great coffee, and the different blends of beans can be bought for home. Food is adequate - standard cabinet stuff - but pricier than..."

Gordon Findlay

"From the moment we entered this cafe we knew our time here would be a 10/10. 19 minutes until close, and a stupidly annoying coffee order (soy cap 2..."

Tim Malott

"I drink coffee from Cafe's everyday of the week. My favourite is Extra Hot Latte , Amy of theColombo makes the best yet. It's a highlight on my..."

Trevor Duncan

"It was a pleasure for me to conduct all the members of this coffee shop. And got a good friend..."

Royal Studio - Music Discovery

"A trendy cafe within The Colombo but away from the typical mall noise. Modern branding and layout, with good solid wooden bench tables as well as..."

Mark Lincoln

"Great coffee and a good companion. There was almond milk which was good. The girl working there was really knowledgeable and had a great chat too. A..."

Turtle Kidtv

"Great coffee and cabinet food. Greeted by lovely staff and the table service was fast and..."

Denise Mackie

"Actually, I went to buy two coffees for me and my friend in the busy hours , so by mistake staff could not place my order timely , therefore I asked..."

Bishnoi New Zealand wale

"Great breakfast with good..."

Terry O'Neill

Raw Sugar Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Simply superb! First visit today and I will certainly be back. The waffle Fries were the best I've had. Lovely selection of slices, had the Pina..."

Erin F

"This cafe was absolutely incredible. The amount of vegan options were amazing and the vegan dishes we bought were beautifully presented and..."

April Kerslake

"Beautiful cafe with amazing staff behind the counter, one if not my favourite vegan cafe in all of Christchurch! I would eat here all the time if I..."

Jon Andrews

"The staff here are always so amazingly friendly and helpful. I have never struck them 'having a bad day'. The coffee is always great, the food is so..."

Rebecca Murray

"I absolutely adore this place. It has a friendly vibe and you are always greeted with the warmest smiles when you enter. Also, the food is absolutely..."

Charlie Joy

"Really lovely cafe. Very friendly staff, great decor and delicious looking food. While I did miss not being able to get a scone of muffin with my hot..."

Crystal

"Wow. This cafe is an absolute vegan dream ❤ The french toast was out of this world, I can't wait to try more of the food here! Delicious coffee,..."

Lottie

"Great breakfast. Eggs bene were amazing, perfectly poached eggs, lovely and runny. My partners scrambled tofu was delicious also. Waffle fries..."

Frances Cox

"Vegetarian café with a lot of vegan options. I'm in love! Amazing chai latte. Delicious food, not too long waiting time. Everyone is super friendly...."

Ola Czerwońska

"Delicious food and super friendly staff! Love the decor too! Thank you..."

Estelle Thomson

"This is my favourite cafe in Christchurch. It has lots vegan / plant-based options. The set-up of the interior is very cozy and tasteful. I've..."

Percival

"Delicious coffee and great, reasonably priced food with amazing vegan options. I like the decor too - bright with lots of windows, and squishy seats..."

Eliza Killpack

"Beautiful atmosphere. I had eggs benedict. It was very nice. Big serving with lovely kale and nice sauce. Very pleasant..."

Jane Corbett

"The staff are very friendly and the cafe looks very modern and clean. They have vegan options in their..."

Rhea

"Superduper yummy deliciousness. Lovely staff. Best tumeric latte ive ever had in my..."

Nicole Jones

"This café is a great spot if you’re after delicious, affordable vegan food and coffee, and a relaxed atmosphere. The staff are awesome, super..."

Mel G.

"Really impressed with this cafe; exceptional food and the staff were lovely and..."

Michael Henwood

"AMAZING FOOD & SERVICE!! Best vegan scrambled tofu sandwhich I've ever had. Will definitely visit again when I'm back in Christchurch. Highly..."

Chanel Ashley

Bakermans Fendalton

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Great traditional bakery cafe in Christchurch. Probably one of the best too with plenty of food options. Great coffee with home made cookies on the..."

Chet Wah

"Flat white was delicious, latte and baked goods were good as well~ Great service and large range of cabinet food, including pastries and..."

J M

"Was a lovely lunch we had cheesecake and some coffees and smoothies. The banana smoothie was not my favourite, which bought it down a bit. There was..."

Samuel Utting

"First of all absolutely delicious! I am a pie lover and can well and truly say the Steak and Cheese pie I had was in my top 3! Melt in your mouth..."

Tay Allfrey

"Definitely recommend this bakery for decent savourys. Chicken Brie and cranberry pie is absolutely amazing. Sausage roll is amazing too and the size...."

Sydnee

"Very aesthetic looking bakery. Everything looked so cute and well put together. The cheesecake I got was very..."

Grace Q

"Ordered food for a 90th birthday celebration and then had to change to a day earlier at the last minute. They could not have been more accommodating..."

Dee Mangin

"I had a chocolate gateau made for my husband's 80th birthday last weekend. Not only was the cake beautifully baked and decorated but it was..."

Judith Rodgers

"⭐️Stellar service scrumptious food⭐️ nothing is too much trouble for the wonderful friendly staff. We will be ordering for Christmas..."

Lois Bellingham

"Bakermens is one of the best bakeries / cafes in Christchurch, no question about it. Friendly and very efficient staff and patient as it is often..."

Shane Young

"This store in Christchurch is famous for its bakery, and amazingly, you can taste top-notch coffee alongside a variety of delicious..."

Shaw Jne

"A lot of selection of food. Really nice. We went here 5 days out of 6 for either lunch or morning..."

Heather Reid

"Went into get a couple things came out with heaps and everything was beautiful to the croquettes chicken of course to fruit tarts to the steak pis..."

Gayleen Culling

"Very good food! Chicken croquets fabulous. Very busy and loud inside. Outdoor seating. Clean and bright surroundings. Carpark belongs to all shops...."

Michelle A

"Would have to say this is the best steak and cheese pie i have ever had, I’m from Aussie and this is the best bakery in Christchurch. Bloody..."

Baxter Rewald

"Our favourite cafe in town. So many things to choose from their cabinets and also nice coffee as..."

Tarn Ket

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great staff and service. Love the sparkling water and the easy parking. The food is great and always arrives hot. Well worth checking..."

Paul Claridge

"Lovely staff, fast service, love the sparkling water tap - brilliant. Would be nice to see a bigger menu in the future! The full cooked breakfast was..."

Tessawilliamson98

"Got a Latte and Eggs & Hash, both were awesome. Super friendly staff. Location is very central, easily accessible from cbd. May be a bit expensive..."

Shaily Uppal

"I drive past Laneway quite often and had been meaning to try it for ages. I went for a Friday morning breakfast with friends. The cafe was..."

Lauren Douglas

"Came here for breakfast with a couple of friends, and had the corn fritters with bacon and green salad. Contrary to the last review, things appear to..."

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"Usually at the majority of coffee takeout shops, they make it borderline thermonuclear… the coffee here was the perfect temperature so I could walk..."

Justin Prosser

"Popped in for some warm food and coffee and so glad we did! Best cup of coffee, fantastic service and delicious food! And very affordable too. Highly..."

Tori Taylor

"Great coffee and the most delicious food, all done with a friendly smile 😄 one of those places you just want to keep going back..."

Biz Admin

"I feel like the reviews of this place speak for itself, but I’ll add my 2 cents. Been to this cafe a few times when I’m working in Chch, now I..."

Ryan Matthews

"Very nice breakfast place Good food friendly staff..."

Yihui Lee

"Coffee is perfect (& made so quickly), all of the food I've tried so far is delicious & friendly..."

Katrina J

"Great coffee and food Nice friendly..."

Richard Williams

"Ordered the poached eggs on toast and the poached eggs on hash browns. Delicious. Coffee good..."

MR APARIS

"Sat outside on a sunny Friday morning enjoying coffee and..."

Steven Tran

"Super nice Café, the best Caramel Cappuccino and the best Caramel Slice I had so far. Eggs Benedict were quite tasty, too. And the people working..."

Lisa J.

"A little morsel of goodness in Christchurch winter gloom. Laneway offers a comfortable selection of familiar dishes, treats and drinks, along with..."

J.G. Seabrook

"I love their creamy mushrooms with truffle..."

JC

"Food a bit pricy. Quiet in spite of being roadside. Plenty of..."

Roy Dobson

"We came at the end of the day so the kitchen was closed and the cabinets were almost empty. Slightly disappointing- but in all honesty it's a good..."

Brie Liberty

"Lovely lunch, Spinach and roast vege salad with Feta was..."

Jude McLean

"Nice local cafe in CBD. It's clean, tidy, and..."

Gearlex HSU

"This cafe has such a great feel. Music is great and the staff seem to know the name of all the locals. Has such a great vibe. I really wanted to stay..."

kathryn keliher

"I’m here visiting from Australia and stumbled across this gorgeous spot. I could imagine this would be my go to if I was a local, the lovely lady..."

Amy Eva

"Great place awesome service friendly staff atmosphere is amazing every Wednesday I'm here great..."

Craig Henry

Under The Red Verandah

90/100 (2691 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Havent been for a few years and still an outstanding cafe, great food, great service and big portions. This is becoming increasingly hard to find..."

Nancy O'Connor

"Had brunch here on a cold and sunny winter morning, the outside seating ww were at was blocked by a sunshade which was a shame. Food looked great and..."

K H

"This was THE BEST mushroom on toast I’ve had. Ever. Whoever was the chef rostered on today absolutely ruined me for anything less than the quality,..."

Dietrich J Soakai

"Been here many times, always really good food and service. It is especially good on warmer days when the outdoor area can be used. Very homely food..."

Liam

"Staff are so lovely! Didn’t make a booking came in and they found a spot for us, didn’t have to wait long for our food and the service was..."

Alycia Addie

"I have only heard good things about this place. Granted I didn't try the food here but my sister raves about the Seafood chowder. Caramel latte was..."

Petrina Janessa

"Outstanding cafe located near Christchurch City. The raw heritage building offers great character to the cafe. Service are great and foods are very..."

Chet Wah

"Fantastic place. Had been recommended by a friend who used to live near, the brunch was delicious, the staff very friendly, and the courtyard is..."

Angela Wells

"Fantastic place having just arrived from the airport my daughter took me there for lunch. I had a bacon 🥓 and kumara quiche and long black..."

John Champness

"Very nice place good food great atmosphere and dog friendly really enjoyed our lunch..."

Tee

"Consistently amazing, delicious food with a friendly, warm atmosphere and for a great price..."

Hannah Soakai

""Under The Red Veranda" Cafe is simply ..... "EPIC" We had the "Eggs Benedict" and the "Fish (Gurnard) both were AMAZINGGGGGG. We also took the "Duck..."

Kim Thorn

"I visited the cafe today and it became one of my favorite spots for breakfast&lunch in the city. Food itself is good enough, everything tasted nice...."

Farida Mammadli

"After walking-in twice and not being able to get a table, we pre-booked and we're so glad we did. It is very popular during the weekends, so you..."

Eve Sake

"Popped in for brunch with my sister, ordered creamy mushroom on toast, eggs bene and roasted potatoes. Everything was delicious and prompt (we went..."

Kiara Wells

"Fantastic place for lunch, always book. 😁 Has indoor and outdoor seating., in summer the walls are rolled up and indoor also becomes outdoor. Get..."

Belinda Atkinson

"Honestly a super cute, busy place, was very lucky to have got a seat outside, upon going for a smoke across the road we notified the waitress we..."

Ruby Fish

"fabulous little cafe! staff were so lovely and attentive, the food was delicious and the place has a super cozy vibe. Any cafe that serves matcha..."

Peta Lynch

The Donut Boutique

"Best donuts I've ever eaten! And the shop person was lovely, gave us a free donut cause we'd walked for an hour to get..."

Emma Gordon

"Donuts here are top notch! I think this will be my go to place for donuts from now..."

Jason George

"I am OBSESSED with this place. Every donut is amazing. Definitely my new go to for a sweet..."

Tayla Farrant

"So good...dangerous knowing something that good is only a short drive away..."

Lisette Malolot

"My friend introduced me to this lovely place. Hands down my fav..."

Ashleigh October

"We had our first visit today. Yumo. We will be back for a..."

Clare Bell

"So good! Especially loved the Lemon Curd and Turkish delight donut. I'll be back! Thanks for existing...."

Miriam Murray

"Delicious � and great..."

Hollie Kennedy

""Seriously Good Donuts" both sums up The Donut Boutique whilst also understating..."

Denis Birnie

"My family just love this place! Such an awesome variety and unique..."

Ben Rudd

"These donuts are amazing!! So many flavours to choose from. Definitely recommend going! I will be back for more..."

Casey Donnithorne

"Mind blown!!! Best donuts I've ever had: choc Mousse and salted caramel were both insanely good..."

David Melse

"The best donuts ever and the most amazing customer..."

Nazy Mann

"The best donut shop in Christchurch! So sad to see the Riccarton store..."

Helen Chen

"I was introduced to them yesterday. Absolutely yummy. Had another one today..."

Carol Cooper

"These donuts are so delicious! Thanks so much for all the advice for Sweet Mason too, I really appreciated it. We'll be back soon for some more..."

Emily MacDonald Eckhoff

"I went there and had one of their peanut butter and jam doughnuts. It was lovely, although it was far too big for me to finish by myself. You..."

Stacey B

"Best donuts in Christchurch! This is my go to place for a treat every month and I am never disappointed! Plenty of options for every taste and the..."

Jennie Mudown

"Their store in Riccarton quietly disappeared. I recently discovered their other branch in Barbadoes St. Drove 20mins for it. Amazing donuts, worth it..."

Jess

"I'm not really a sweet tooth but this got such rave reviews from friends that I thought I'd better check it out. They're certainly on the spendy side..."

Free Trade Winds

"Treated myself a few weeks back and was very pleased. Loved being able to purchase a tray with multiple flavours in it as it's always hard to pick..."

Alana

"Cute wee shop (i went to the one in barbadoes street) the filling one is a bit pricey but im pretty sure it worth it. Mine was maple glazed. Sooo..."

Apple Chan

"The owner is super friendly, and the donuts are AMAZING. While they do lots of different kinds, I prefer simpler donuts and their glazed and cinnamon..."

Darcy Rose

"The donuts here were amazing, fresh and so delicious. Highly recommend dropping in, the service was amazing as..."

Rick Fearnley

"I called the Donut Boutique and placed an order for 20 of the 4 x mini donut selections for a work meeting with less than 24 hrs notice and they were..."

Kristine Johnson

"Probably the best donut place here! Every donut has its own unique flavour and tastes amazing! It is obvious that each donut is individually crafted..."

Shifa Ahmed

"These aren't your typical doughnuts that are quantity made with a bit of icing spat on top ... Someone really has spent time perfecting the recipies,..."

Oi Oi

"Bought 4 flavors of petite fours, 40 in total for an office birthday. We went with Apple Crumble, Boston bun, Lemon and the Caramel. Really, really..."

Tracy Botha

"Always soooo good. Never tasted such delicious and fresh donuts. I travelled to Europe, to Australia, and through New Zealand and THESE are THE best...."

Luke & Mariama M & M

"Amazing donuts. I've tried about 5 different ones here now and they have all been great. The 5 mini plain sugar donuts are probably the best however..."

jay pachchigar

"Delicious donuts! Today I tried the “Chef’s special” and it did not disappoint.... To the people who say the lady serving you seems pissed off..."

Jas George

"Best donuts I've ever had, never disappointed. Had the Chef's Special today which is mochachino - delicious, please keep the flavour..."

Genevieve

"I get donuts from here every single time I'm in Christchurch. They are AMAZING. Creative flavours and always fresh and..."

S G

"I go there once a week, if not more often ! The service is always great : the ladies there are polite, smiling, helpful ! And the products are..."

Mai Mai

"Delicious boutique donuts! And the owners are always coming up with new combinations. My favourite donuts in Christchurch... actually my favourite..."

Rosalia Rohwer

"Always the friendliest service! And delicious, to-die-for fresh donuts daily. Incredible taste and always consistently 5 star..."

Tuivanuavou Rokotuiwai

"Best donuts in Christchurch, possibly NZ. The owner of this boutique shop is lovely and will make up donuts that are out of stock. A must go to if in..."

Sam Boyne

"Amazing doughnuts every time i i visit. With an awesome range of flavours to experience. I love this place so..."

The Average Gamer

"So you're out with your mate Gareth (GAZZA). He's a real bloke - the kind that likes to eat steak and watch the rugby and fart in the car. You're..."

Joseph Wynn

Woolston Market

89/100 (4552 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"A classical place to visit, many different retail stores here! Here has a cinema too! People can enjoy their day at The..."

Lydia Hsu

"It’s a beautiful place for shopping and purchases .there’s a cute cafe where you can find awesome Italian hot..."

Chelsiya P c

"Cute place to come..so awesome shops! Great brunch spot too..."

lavinia rice

"First time here and it was super fancy. Great for adults, not so much with kids in tow! Had lunch down the end at the cafe next to the sushi place...."

Kim Seaward

"Such an eclectic mix. No big commercial internationals. And Beer! What's not to love. Recommended for a nice warm day preferably shared with friends...."

Iain Milne

"We went to The Tannery for the Bloom Bridal Fair evening, it is such a beautiful building, the selection of shops is fantastic. The catering for the..."

Nathan Culevski

"A fantastic place to visit very unique and high end shopping Mall . Visited this place so many times with family this is so relaxing specially the..."

Sukh Baryar

"Really enjoyed having a look through The Tannery! Lovely people and really cute stores, really love Recycle Boutique and Cosi Fan Tutte. Really..."

Bridie Allen-Smith

"Nice great area for shopping , vintage building design , very crowded during weekend / sunday / holiday , three food shops / coffee shop / book..."

mcaal mcaa

"I always appreciate a high-end boutique shopping experience (for Christchurch standards), and every time I visit, I know I'll find beautiful products..."

Royce

The Origin

Wheelchair Accessible

"Gorgeous cafe tucked into the neighbourhood. Love that all the food is vegan. The hot chocolate with oat milk was Incredible. We only had some..."

Shannen Commons

"Really nice and chilled vegan cafe! We had the tofu, the fried rice & noodle soup with lassis! Everything was very delicious - only one comment -the..."

Judit Angeli

"One of the best vegan cafes in the city! It’s well hidden in Papanui, far from the main attractions, but definitely worth coming over, especially..."

Raf K

"This is no doubt chch’s hidden gem of specialty coffee brewing. And they features farm-based milk for white coffee. It’s great as..."

Walter Mitty

"Full vegan menu, delicious coffee, nice staff, clean atmosphere..."

Aslı Denizalp Benekli

"Good spot for Vegan food. Coffee was super delicious and staff were friendly. My order came at a good speed. Everything was fresh and cooked right. I..."

Mike Thompson

"Really enjoyed the coffee and berry cake. The owner was very helpful and took my order over the phone so that we wouldn't wait too long for our food...."

Ayesha Jones

"Great place for coffee or even if you want to eat some great food. The oat flat white is awesome and their tea has an unique taste. I like the design..."

Carlos

"I overall liked the cafe with soothing interior, very tidy and good hygiene had plenty of things, The "staff guy on barista was interactive and happy..."

ASIF PRASLA

"Great cafe with a lovely decor and friendly, engaged staff! Coffees are tasty and I loved the selection of non dairy milks for no added cost. The..."

Emily & Mike Lucas

"We only had coffee so are unable to comment on the food. However we were impressed by the fact that the entire menu is vegan and very reasonably..."

Rob Robinson

"This is the best breakfast we have had in the entire time we have been in NZ. Cant remember the last time in Sydney we had such a great brekkie to...."

Steven Ferrante

"Hadn't realised this was a fully vegan Cafe. Nice enough food though and pleasant service. Very clean modern..."

Nicole Forster

"My first visit to The Origin today and I loved it! The Air BnB host recommended it and it was the perfect place to spend a couple of leisurely hours..."

Margi Eade

"Simple and clean eating and surroundings. Simple menu only a handful of items to select from and a good selection in cabinet. Soup and chef special..."

Michelle A

"Delicious lunch & loved the berry slice - highly recommend & will return! This is definitely a must..."

Maria Maria

"The food here is delicious, it’s like an heaven for vegan people like me! The environment is clean and tidy and the service is also great. Very..."

Rotem Shnaider

Empire Coffee

"Tasty coffee in a vibrant environment, friendly service, fair price, oat milk and more available, loved it..."

ephtron blackant

"Very friendly staff, and the Ice mocha is one of the best I..."

Luke

"The BEST soy vanilla mocha I have ever had…. So smooth and yummy. Staff were super friendly and would highly recommend going to this..."

Paige Elliott

"If you're looking for a cozy coffee spot with a warm atmosphere, friendly staff and great coffee, I would highly recommend Empire..."

Matthew Nile

"Best coffee I've ever. Smooth, crema, taste. Friendly staff. High..."

LINS Tierney

"Great coffee and the staff are perfection - friendly, good energy, spot..."

Eve Welch

"Great coffee and such lovely..."

o w

"Definitely the best coffee I have had in a while. I really love their look and the staff were friendly and happy to chat. They are such a great fit..."

Lydia Taylor

"One of the best coffees (flat white) we had in NZ as it had a surprisingly fruity taste! They really do understand how to roast coffee. And the..."

J. M.

"Such good coffee, had to get a 2nd one. Thank..."

Jason Yang

Underground Cafe Colombo

Free off-street parking

"I love😍 underground coffee cafe, such an amazing place for coffee +catch up. Awesome 😀 cafe ambience, fresh coffee +muffins. Very friendly..."

Navjot Sidhu

"😊That’s a really wonderful experience for me and my friend, because is our first time try this shop and is really nice both for the food and..."

ruidi xu

"We were fortunate that that stupid place Hello Sunday Cafe takes bookings on a Tuesday work day at 1030am would you believe to be able to enjoy the..."

John Vasek

"Welcoming place. Good prices and very nice..."

Darley

"Best cappuccino I've had since been back home.lovely..."

Chris Aitken

Colin Cowan

"We first came here when they had a coffee and scone deal and now it is our favourite cafe to go to when in town. The coffee is great, nice and hot as..."

fletcher

"Great coffee, and the different blends of beans can be bought for home. Food is adequate - standard cabinet stuff - but pricier than..."

Gordon Findlay

"From the moment we entered this cafe we knew our time here would be a 10/10. 19 minutes until close, and a stupidly annoying coffee order (soy cap 2..."

Tim Malott

"I drink coffee from Cafe's everyday of the week. My favourite is Extra Hot Latte , Amy of theColombo makes the best yet. It's a highlight on my..."

Trevor Duncan

"It was a pleasure for me to conduct all the members of this coffee shop. And got a good friend..."

Royal Studio - Music Discovery

"A trendy cafe within The Colombo but away from the typical mall noise. Modern branding and layout, with good solid wooden bench tables as well as..."

Mark Lincoln

"Great coffee and a good companion. There was almond milk which was good. The girl working there was really knowledgeable and had a great chat too. A..."

Turtle Kidtv

"Great coffee and cabinet food. Greeted by lovely staff and the table service was fast and..."

Denise Mackie

"Actually, I went to buy two coffees for me and my friend in the busy hours , so by mistake staff could not place my order timely , therefore I asked..."

Bishnoi New Zealand wale

"Great breakfast with good..."

Terry O'Neill

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Breakfast

Cheap Eats

Dose Diner Nz

89/100 (1069 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Pretty busy today, might have been short-staffed as well as took a long time to get table cleared and coffees served. Had the hotcake and big..."

K H

"French toast and big breakfast brunch was fabulous. Fast service and chilled atmosphere. Cabinet food or menu available. Good parking available in..."

Michelle A

"A solid cafe for good coffee, great food and quick service. The cabinet is full of delicious looking morsels but my group ordered breakfast from the..."

Morgan Williams

"A good variety of food and drink options. Cabinet food also available. Banana Bread. Good portion size but had no room for this. Enjoyed my..."

Sandra Stapleton

"Generous portions and really yummy food. I ordered the creamy mushrooms. Coffee is great and super friendly service. I always try to pop in for..."

Chelsey

"Nice cabinet food, reasonable prices and served quickly. Kids said the hot chocolate was only lukewarm. Coffee was good. Decor..."

Erin F

"Avocado bruschetta was amazing! Typically simple dish made fancy; Avocado, beetroot hummus, spices all complemented so well. Portion was huge...."

Marge M

"I ordered Avocado bruschetta and it was explosion of different flavors. Serving is also huge, good for those who have big appetite. highly..."

Grace Villamor

"Yummy selection of foods, love the vibes, great service. Would recommend for a place to catch up with..."

Alan Tsai

"We keep coming back here! Great service and delish food. We had the big dose breakfast and the vegetarian big breakfast - great portion size. Always..."

Kate Cook

Vivace Espresso

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great coffee Always, as as passionate coffee person Vivace Espresso is Christchurch holy grail. Passionate and very knowledgeable..."

Darko Cvetkoski

"Vivace Espresso Dolche is truly a beautiful cup of coffee. While living in Europe, we drank wonderful Italian espresso coffee like Caffee New York,..."

Elray Ray

"Having a quick relief from the shop in Mt. Eden side after a week of hard time. Be the first best coffee in NZ so far. Tried the cool "tapped" coffee..."

Timothy Lau

"Awesome service, awesome coffee, awesome staff..."

Kim Moodie

"Just called in for a takeaway coffee and the service was amazing!! A lot of ChCh cafes could learn from these..."

Sharon Fleet

"One word AWESOME!!! From the amazing coffee to the outstanding service! Any business considering a change of supplier.... Don't hesitate!..."

Melody King

"Outstanding coffee produced by a top fella on my first visit. Who also loves golf. I'll be..."

Ted Waters

"Great coffee and service everytime with the best decaf in Christchurch. The shop is well laid out with plenty of space to move between tables,..."

Hays AT

"Delicious coffee every time. Also love that the cafe is less than 2 mins from my home. The..."

shannon jones

"A Must Visit 😋👍 On my first visit I had a savoury scroll honestly it was the best I've had! Afternoon tea today... A savoury scone & once again..."

Vicky

"Seems to have dropped of a bit since the last time. No Granola available and staff were busy keeping up. Coffee still..."

Andy Parr

"delicious cakes and great coffe.. very good atmosphere and service.. simply the..."

Eva Weberová

"The cafe has now closed sadly. The staff and operation moved to Mojos in Cashel St West of the river which is a totally different vibe, more..."

Josh B

"I love this place. It caters to a ride variety of people and the workers there know how to let everyone just be themselves. They have a nice range of..."

Nic Farra

"A nice place for a good feed and coffee. Friendly, happy..."

Simon

"Best coffee and roast vege scrolls in town. I don't know many cafe's that can get flavour into their cheese scones or not make their scrolls doughy..."

Rik Phillips

"Had a very nicely made oat latte here, full of flavour and depth. Loved that I could have my poached eggs on seed and grain toast as not easy to get..."

Stevie

Qubed Coffee Lounge

Wheelchair Accessible

"A really lovely restaurant Friendly staff and excellent customer service The Freakshakes are of great value and an absolute hit with kids. It is..."

Bernice Freeland

"Takes a long time to get these made, we waited 25 mins and the kids filled up on the hot chips I ordered for me so they couldn't eat all the..."

Amy Thompson

"Only went for hot chocolate & cake. Lemon cake was gorgeous but bit crumbly on the bottom. Easy access for people on walking..."

Jan K

"Amazing place, customer service was great and the food, omg it was the best. We got a 15 dollar milkshake and it was the best one I have ever had in..."

Brendan Chapman

"Great spot for a hangover feed. Staff are nice and the food is delicious! Unfortunately I wasn't aware they would use something I'm allergic to as a..."

Jordan Healey

"Fabulous service today at Qubrd…I made a mistake not explaining fully my order but they happily prepared a new item for me…the food was delicious..."

Tony McNally

"Great chicken meal crisp, nice clean place went there for a business lunch Found the service a little slow but good staff nice Outlook. Dog friendly..."

tom cargill

"Totally love this place, super dog friendly, you puppy can even go..."

Pitena PARKIN

"Really nice food at reasonable prices. Absolutely insane shakes for the young and..."

Rob Robinson

"Great cafe! Love their big breakfasts, milkshakes, cabinet food and curly..."

Hannah

"Lovely Cafe great food & coffee. Will definitely call in..."

Debra Barltrop

"Nice place. Good selection of typical breakfast, brunch and café food. The milkshakes look really appealing! Food was good but pancakes were a..."

Shane Holdsworth

"Very yummy and beautiful food and drink ❤ Friendly staff with lovely smiles..."

Vivian Huang

"Really nice food and coffee. Customer service was great, and the fancy thick shakes were awesome. Would definitely go back - only thing to be mindful..."

Pakuwera Katu

"Can't imagine you'd find better value for money and fresh, healthy food with generous portions. Avocado Smash w two poached eggs, two slices of..."

Brett Mann

"Awesome cafe in a very cute location! We went in on a lovely Sunday afternoon, sat outside, had buckets of beers, and ate delicious..."

Nicole Down

"A lovely dog friendly cafe. We started coming here as the whole family (fur baby included) could come. The food is yummy and the drink options are..."

Stephanie de Freitas

"Beautiful place, friendly staff and people alike. Wonderful DOG FRIENDLY!! Devine food and beautiful..."

Sophie Cairns

"Friendly staff, great food, drinks and dog friendly..."

Nancie Tang

Strange Bandit By Lucianos

89/100 (1884 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went along with workmates for a team breakfast to Strange Bandit, which I’d never come across before - was glad to have been dragged along. I..."

Otago Islander

"Great coffee, amazing food. Visit Strange Bandit for the third time and It’s always the best experience. My husband and I love love loves their..."

Sheryl Luzon

"Very nice sweet girls served us with big size beautiful food! Timber table looks great. One of the best we have had! Definitely will come again!..."

Succedu

"👍: -Probably one of the most value for money cafe. -Their food items are priced very reasonably with good sized portions. 👎: -During weekends..."

SL Wong

"Great espresso , fried chicken waffles($25.5) are tasty , although on the expensive side for 3 bite size of chicken thighs..."

Jay Lin

"A fantastic place to go for breakfast and a cuppa! Loads of area to dine in, a great cabinet selection and..."

Belinda Skelton

"Such a great find. The chicken waffles are amazing 🤩. Eggs benny was great too, so much bacon! Very busy place however service was fast and..."

Melissa Pett

"There were 7 of us out for lunch together. We have been to this place before and enjoyed the food very much. It is a busy place so always a good..."

Dawn Chapman

"We found this place when we first got off our flight in to CHC, and are now coming back for lunch again because they were so good 🤤 had the salad..."

Lily

"They make a great long black coffee! Really nice vibe in the cafe, good acoustics and great parking. We will definitely come back with a group..."

Kate Cook

"Large group without reservation, no issues for these guys. Food was amazing and coffee perfect. All 12 meals came out within minutes of each other..."

Cameron Anderson

"We ordered the Eggs Benedict fried chicken and the apple spiced waffle. Both were delicious especially the fried chicken. The coffee was..."

J K

"Came for brunch and coffee before flying off as its so close to airport. Service and food here is really good, will definitely be..."

Sandy

"Had lunch here the other day and we loved everything about this place! The semi-opened kitchen lets you in on the hustle and bustle that's going on..."

Zoe Ringland

"Excellent coffee ☕️ cabinet food looks..."

mamatomochu

"Excellent atmosphere and a generous plate. Thanks strange bandit we will be back. Update: came back for waffles and chicken and we were not..."

Matt Hayes

"Nice venue, great food. The Poke Bowl with the chicken was top class. Chicken wasn’t an option on the menu for this dish but they happily..."

Dick Borgdorff

"Always enjoyable - glad we booked ahead! We visited for brunch during the Christmas / New Year holiday period. Glad that we booked ahead for the 4..."

Shirish Paranjape

"I got the chicken & waffles and it was amaizngggg! My partner got the Eggs Benny which looked super good too. Quick service & got a table despite it..."

Emma Iles

"Was close to the airport and had a short drive. Food was good and coffee great. Service was good despite how busy it..."

Edmund Lee

"First time today at this cafe and wow, coffee was so good, I had another one. Breakfast was delicious, I had eggs benny with salmon, my husband..."

Susan Bond

"Excellent coffee - probably some of the best I’ve had in Christchurch, with amazing food to go with. They also played Sisqo - Thong Song, while I..."

Ashleigh Muir

Portershed Specialty Cafe

89/100 (1202 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We have returned now three times and also picked up take away sandwiches for walks. We love the food here, beautiful burgers, wraps. Great coffee and..."

Judit Angeli

"We ate here without knowing it is a fully vegan cafe lol. Food was so great we didn’t even realise we were missing meat in our meal. Portion was..."

Marge M

"These guys know the perfect ingredients for a successful storming cafe. Superb food, divine coffee, sensational service and consistently friendly! If..."

Josie H

"Portershed is far the BEST vegan only cafe in the city ! It’s the entire experience and owner Emma and entire team make you feel like home . Food..."

Raf K

"OMG the best vegan food I ever had! Even though I am not a vegan nor vegetarian, their food is absolutely amazing! Great coffee too (and the aroma..."

Rafa Loves Travel

"The BEST vegan Cafe in New Zealand. I love Portershed! I stop in and have breakfast often and end up picking up a bunch of vegan foods and treats..."

Brad Raven

"Beautiful food. My son introduced me to this place. I'm not vegan and I swear it may be the best burger I've had. Burgers are massive. Couldn't..."

Rowena Moore

"Great Vegan Cafe. Try the quarter pounder its the best, you can even buy the patty’s. Iced soy late is very delicious, coffee has a great taste...."

Carlos

"Vegan heaven! We went right at closing to try their "meat" pie and sausage roll but we were unable to get coffee. So we went back the next day and..."

Stephen Brown

"A fantastic Vegan find! Travelling around NZ is simply stunning however the choice for Vegan foods is very limited so to discover Portershed was..."

Tim Lowe

Kawa Cafe

"Nice outdoor garden and playground area with a closed gate, super kids friendly environment so parents can just let the kid run around and play while..."

Ernie Huang

"Lovely fresh food with great counter food that has good GF options. Shop has natty organic vege stall (with own garden next door). Staff are..."

Helen Mann

"Awesome wee spot lovley staff great fresh meals.. Custard squares are delish.. Coffees perfect been there a lot brought a lot of buddies here too....."

Nathan Hall

"What a beautiful wee cafe. We stopped by to see what was on the menu and ended up having breakfast. The coffee was just as good. Kudos to the team..."

Donna Cowan

"Have you ever been somewhere so nice you don't want to tell everyone about it!!!?? This is one of those sanctuaries. Gorgeous private corners in the..."

Andrew Smith

"Spent a perfect morning outside in the sunshine enjoying the ambience of the countryside whilst being minutes from town. The menu is varied and well..."

Isobel Stout

"Best french toast in town. Great taste and beautiful rural view. Lots of parking..."

Esther Li

"Small & cosy, welcoming, delicious counter food & menu. Prompt friendly service. Good coffee. Clean bathrooms. A rainy day, but in better weather,..."

Alison Kagen

"Hot damn! Fantastic food, great service. If you're ever out in Halswell Kawa Cafe is well worth stopping in..."

Paul Johnson

"Really nice and friendly service, great..."

Zuzka Černá

"I love this cafe, beautiful food made with love, prices are very affordable, menu well thought out with something for everybody. Loads of vegetarian..."

Storm Woolley

"A beautiful serene spot where the food is made with care and love. Perfect for lunch, and if the day is fine you can eat in the lovely garden while..."

Felicity Milburn

"Had the big breakfast on Sunday and it was the best my nephew had ever seen and tasted he said. Staff are great, place is great, and who cares if the..."

Lyne Cameron

"We have been twice now and really love it. Friendly staff and good food. There is a breakfast and lunch menu and some good choices from the counter..."

Craig Burtt

Miro

88/100 (1273 ratings)

"The place was busy and I would recommend a reservation. All the food was very good. Had the lamb bacon pasta and my partner had the heirloom tomato..."

Ted Robinson

"Went here with a friend for brunch. Made a booking online which was really easy, and was glad I did as it was quite busy. Service was attentive and..."

Hilary Mercer

"One of the nicer cafes we’ve been to in Christchurch. Good food, coffee and service. Also love how the cafe is located in a restored building,..."

Marge M

"We recently travelled to Christchurch from Auckland and almost everyone we spoke to recommended Miro’s as a breakfast or lunch that we had to..."

James Ashwin

"Went here for brunch with my partner, and it was the most amazing time. Was a very welcoming place with such lovely staff. Food is definitely worth..."

Liela Hughes

"Soooo good. The chef pays so much attention and care to the food. Perfect coffee. The staff are so lovely. Would 100%..."

Stacey Jones

"Absolutely yummy tasty food, great service. However, the portion size of my lamb, bacon pasta dish, was seriously small and had to drive through..."

Eric Kleinedeters

"Not easy to impress me but Well done guy and gals at Niro. Went for breakfast today and portion size is perfect. It’s about time cafes/restaurants..."

Geoffrey C

"You can never go past the smoked brisket breakfast, it is incredible and arguably the best brunch choice in..."

Emma Pearson

"5 stars service+food+ambiance! We barely had to wait, and the staff gave us great recommendations. Nice fireplace and cute atmosphere. Will..."

Audrey C.

Cheeky Sparrow

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing sausage roll for lunch, great coffees and friendly service from the blondie girl behind..."

Russell Johnston

"great milkshakes and cheese rolls, and a neat place to sit..."

Rebecca Kate Smith

"We had some canbinet food and two big breakfast，food are very delicious. Services are amazing. Many parking lots. Highly..."

Chelsea Yin

"I went today (21/10/23)about 4 p.m. The Asian staff with glasses has good service attitude 👍 Although there were a lot of customers at that time,..."

Klay Smart

"Quaint little place, just as you enter mall. Made with the love of God. Can sit in or out side. Retired folk would love it. It has character as it..."

Jonathan Rumens

"Amazing owners. The best coffee I have ever had. Tried their english breakfast and I have to say, it worth every single cent. Defintly going back for..."

Rohit Sharma

"Give Riol a pay raise! she was the nicest and made my afternoon wonderful and joyful. Plus made me a delicious iced..."

Rebekah Tregonning

"Very good coffee, nice cabinet food. A very officiant setup. Probably best coffee in the mall My next visit (Election Day) 2023. Eggs bene 20.90 but..."

Crypto

"Great place to got for great food and coffee ! I found the service to be excellent and the meals were delivered nice and quick. Great place to meet..."

Yi Liu

"Always great food here. Well presented, good value for money and tastes fantastic!! Highly recommend this..."

Paul Grayson

"There is a new name & staff so I decided to go visit. What a brilliant venue. The soup was really tasty. Potatoe, leak & bacon, I think. I asked for..."

Una O'Grady

"Had Eggs Benedict and coffee. The food was cooked to perfection and the staff were very friendly. Would definitely come..."

Adwaith Menon

"Lovely wee cafe enjoyed a lovely scone & coffee. Friendly..."

Chris Sparks

Robert Harris Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"What a little gem. Came for a coffee and a fluffy with the family. The food was great, coffee was delicious, and they staff were amazing! Great spot..."

Joseph Merritt

"Lovely coffee, friendly staff. Nice place to start off the..."

Lx K

"Coffee not too bad, food alright. Convenient when you’re working around the..."

Angelita Kennedy

"Staff are friendly coffee was extremely good. My friend had big breakfast was told it was supper good. I had the hash stack eggs over cooked but..."

Jeremy

"Great breakfast and coffee was also very nice. Second time been and better than the last pancakes are fantastic Thank u..."

Chrisandtracy YOUNGER

"Good customer service and reasonable price. The sausages on the breakfast were not good though, also where are the baked beans? Seems odd that you..."

Carol A

"Very Nice staff, replaced my coffee which was too cool. Havn't tried food but it looked..."

Rosemary Freeman

"It's a very rainy day today :(( I decided to have breakfast here today. I ordered egg Benedicts with Chai Latte and Mocca. One of the workers here is..."

Jessie kim

"Was early for our passport appointment so got 2 big breakfasts good good service..."

Craig Henry

"Lovely yummy breakfasts with friendly staff delivering great..."

D Smith

"A welcoming and cozy cafe close to the botanical gardens with great architectural views of downtown. They have a variety of seating, great coffee,..."

Derek Dean

"Treated to breakfast by son and daughter-in-law great..."

David

"Very swish spot, Not many cafes open in center of CBD in a sunday, Glad we ventured down alley to find this one, Had lovely breakfast and H and M..."

Melanie Jacobs

"This place was recommended by a local lady. Really nice cafe and the staff are super nice. Great coffee..."

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