Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Christchurch

"The cafe staff are so excellent greeted with a smile atmosphere is very peaceful music is great with the oldies station and at the right volume..."

Kow Lina

Vladimir G

"Great coffee, cabinet and menu food, great service. Parking limited ... plan your..."

Helen Gardner

"Lovely clean building, great atmosphere and it’s close to the University of Canterbury. There are some spaces for parking but they can fill up..."

Braden Ramsell

"This place Was highly recommend from a friend of ours and we highly recommend it as the place was very nice ,the staff are very friendly with..."

Levzan Veseli

"The eggs Benedict were good with the salmon, it is tasty and delicious. It's a great hike here from UC, not too long. The atmosphere is amazing,..."

Haralambos H

"First time here this morning. Flat white was lovely but was so disappointed with the keto coffee cake. It LOOKED amazing but was dry, crumbly and..."

Erin F

"Always order thru delivery platform, but today I have a chance to visit the store. Great food, great service! My favourite..."

Lui L

Michelle Gough

"Excellent experience - the staff were so lovely and pleasant. Incredible service. Give those guys a..."

Andrew Franklet

"It's my first time eating here and I would definitely go back. We had Mothers Day brunch. It was so delicious and the service was excellent. I..."

Denice Falkenberg

"Had enjoyable drinks and snack food. Nice roomy environment with peaceful music, light and sunny, booths, tables or cosy corner area seating to..."

Stevie

"Clean and quiet vibe. Great..."

Madison Millar

"Nice quiet coffee shop. Nice staff and vary clean. Parking in the back. Try their eggs Benedict..."

Efrat Ponczek

Lone Star Papanui

82/100 (2214 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Food was amazing as always, Dixie Chicken is my fave. The night we dined they had 2 for 1 Margaritaz yuummm. Great to have the service button too,..."

Cherzelle Tuake

"A classic American sport bar with a great vibe, drinks are good, service is nice but a little rushing. Garlic loaf is fantastic, fresh and warm,..."

Carl K

"Very tasty meal. Classic experience. Been a long time since last visiting this Lone Star. Was great..."

Quentin Wood

"My family and I were in Christchurch tonight for my son's graduation. We decided to go to Lone Star in Northlands' Mall. I have to say, I'm..."

Robert Henson

"Lovely chill atmosphere. I ordered the "Stand by your lamb" which was a great dish. The mash potatoes were creamy, the jus was added a nice sharpness..."

Jay

"Have been eating here for years and yesterday noticed an improvement in the quality of food and there was a real buzzy atmosphere. The restaurant..."

David

"Dining downstairs tonight at Lone Star Papanui was a five-star experience! The ribs were divine, falling off the bone with flavor, and the chicken..."

Mark McRoberts

"Came to Lone Star after another place failed us with a dinner. Got a Gerhard Burger with fries. The burger was nice, could have been hotter..."

Rhys “Justice” Walsh

"We went to Northlands Lone Star for an early dinner on Boxing Day. The food was fantastic and the staff were wonderful at every interaction. We were..."

Janelle McNeil

"Always enjoy coming here with my family. Just love the food, staff are very friendly and always willing to help and make sure we're comfortable and..."

Atalia Taei

"This is an update on the outcome of my review...........the owner reached out to me and has apologised and is rectifying the situation. We are happy..."

Lynette Mcfarlane

"Second time visiting for lunch. Food was tasty (especially the baked garlic loaf) and generously portioned. The staff provided great service. Will..."

Leinad Diaz

"Had a great visit today. Tried the "New Porker" and it was delicious. Kids meals are great value. Staff are really kind and helpful, it's a fabulous..."

Bev Kelly

Procope Coffee House - Victoria St

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Brunch on Sunday! Came in, the host wasn't overly welcoming, I had to ask if we could sit anywhere and pick up my own menu. We ordered coffee and..."

Megan Arthur

"I have not been here since I left Christchurch. Coffee is good. The almond croissant was not as good as expected. Clean and cost..."

Rebecca KEENAN

"I was looking for a place to have breakfast on my way to a conference and went past this cafe. It looked so cozy from the outside that I went in. I..."

Denisse Fierro Arcos

"Tasty breakfast! Among the best pancakes I..."

Christian Ludwig

"Great coffee. Good and hot unlike the other luke warm cups some cafes serve up. I had the sourdough crumpets which were very good, but I would have..."

Sue Lethaby

"Great intimate place. Good food fresh daily and with a good variety to choose from the display cabinet. Located on Victoria Street Procope is..."

Murray Quartly

"Made me a lovely oat latte at a good temperature. Good display cabinet with variety of fresh foods. Their customer service was excellent 👍 nice..."

Stevie

"Great coffee, fantastic breakfast and friendly staff. They were my 1st and last coffee on my trip to NZ. Wish it was 7490 miles..."

Duane Fulps

"Probably the best coffee in CHCH, most likely the best sandwiches and definitely the friendliest staff! The upstairs sofa is a superb place for some..."

Johan Alén

"Quick service with a smile. Hummingbird coffee and tasty treats. Also a selection of snacks + lunch...mine was a salmon & cream cheese..."

toby ryan

Cafe Metro

"Found this place while looking for somewhere to have lunch during a jet lagged haze and was it mighty delicious. I ordered a fish stuffed quiche, an..."

Alison

"Had a couple of long black coffees. They were excellent. Also had the big breakfast, which was mostly good. The sausages were a bit average, to be..."

Adrian Stephenson

"A visit here is a great start to any day. The scones are divine. And they are open on public..."

Dean Rathgen

"Great experience, good coffee, and plenty of food to choose from. I couldn't go past the cheese scones..."

Guy Bergin

"Always a great feed, super friendly staff, awsome coffee and food. I have been here a lot when working in the area and will definitely be back and..."

Kevin Johnson

"Grabbed a cappa during a work break. Great coffee in a bright and lively coffee house on a wonderful sunny day. Coffee was generally standard but..."

Brian Wilson

"Lovely cafe, service was nice and the food was good. It could get crowded quite quickly..."

Galeno Chua

"Great coffee and cheese scone! The friand was a little..."

Paul Ryder

"Vegan options on the menu. Really really good coffee in a cup I can get my not so fat finger through the handle. And a vegan chocolate caramel..."

James Embury

"During the busy lunchtime had great food..."

Keer Zhang

"Great Cafe. Friendly service. Top Notch food &..."

Cherie Morgan-McGrory

The Herb Centre

"Everyone is very knowledgeable and kind here. I see Micheal Woods and I can’t emphasise enough how refreshing it is to have a Doctor that generally..."

Siobhan Connolly

"Professional and helpful in individual tonics and health care products. Have been inconsistent when busy and changed review on dispensary. Eating..."

Michelle A

"Good coffee. They also have a shop right next to the coffee, where you can buy a lot healthy stuff. Staff is very..."

Carlos

"Very nice vegan French toast and coconut milk turmeric..."

Hannah Rice

"The food is good, decent selection for vegetarian, little limited for vegan but it's doable. Give it a..."

Stephen Brown

"Great cafe with lots of vegan food! There's also a cozy seating area surrounded by..."

Viraj Kumar

"I come here to dine or take away a few times a week. This place never lets me down. Friendly staff, wide range of healthy options for hot drinks, you..."

Susan Denham

"Really tasty mix of food, colorful and wholesome. Had lunch once a week here, sort of a regular. Excellent cuisine thank you. Have now moved away and..."

Nat Mat

"I cannot speak more highly of the Herb Centre. I had a minor symptom (congestion) that remained for months. Pharmaceutical medications did not..."

Shawn Melley

"Great Vegetarian Cafe. Wide variety of dishes. Caters for vegan, non-dairy and gluten free. Can make to order. Try the courtyard out the back for..."

Graeme Anderson

"I really like this small café, it kind of feel like home, like you belong there. You can have a drink, eat vegan, buy natural and feel good. The..."

Céline Mercier

"Just another review from me to say this place is consistently amazing. Thanks guys, for all the tasty, healthy food and for catering so well for all..."

Susan Denham

"Professional, capable staff. Very helpful and there is a good range of products considering the small size of the store. Can be a little noisy if..."

Melissa DeSouza

"Always excellent service and..."

Andrea Wingham

"Love the salads, love the intimate cafe dining experience. Staff are friendly helpful always ready to serve..."

Steven Wilson

"Cafe has great options for vegetarians and healthy choices. A smallish seating area for the cafe. Different therapists work from the Herb Centre and..."

Louise Densem

"The combination of therapists, herbal dispensary and cafe makes this a go-to place for my alternative health leanings. Being able to see the most..."

Mark Dunlop

"New to eating gluten and dairy free. This cafe caters to all combinations and the food is..."

Rebecca Murray

Coffee Culture Redwood

Wheelchair Accessible

"A cool diner/ cafe. We stopped for breakfast on our day 1 of New Zealand trip. Had BLT & chicken bagels, which were crispy along with Choffee (their..."

Shivika Singh

"Great americano at this Coffee Culture plus I liked the berry smoothies. This Coffee Culture can be a busy place and it may be a challenge to get a..."

Murray Quartly

"Great little local coffee shop. Obviously a favorite in the neighborhood. We had breakfast burritos NZ style and eggs with toast and streaky bacon...."

Douglas Holt

"I enjoyed my first visit here. The staff were very pleasant and friendly. Although I did not have anything to eat, the food in the cabinet looked..."

Denise Mackie

"Staff are always lovely and the food and coffee are always good. Only problem is how small it is and how noisey it is. Makes it hard to catch up with..."

Michelle Price

"So far have taste the very nice coffee here in Nelson. Don’t give me wrong their coffee is great enough. Thanks for the barista make me good coffee..."

Angie Chiu

"Taste is good. When the cake was served, i was confused because i didn't understand the cream choice. It was delicious and I had good time. I hope..."

JYH KIM

"Had avocado smash. This was a nice taste but felt dear at $15 Beautiful coffee had two..."

Christina Rintoul

"One member of the group was gluten free so there was an option for her. The food is very nice and good price for what you get. There are those who..."

Dawn Chapman

"Great coffee, good food and great..."

Osacr Grinch

"Great service. Clean environment. Just an overall niceness. Great..."

Sharyn Hapuku

"Always great food and coffee and the staff are really nice..."

Bee Wilson

Wild Bean Cafe

"Good coffee and good for a nibble if you want..."

Mark Schuurman

"Great coffee and friendly staff..."

Angela Mcleod

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Cocoa Black

"Fantastic service and great coffee...best in Merivale..."

Neisha Hayley Henry

"Great salads and slices well worth a visit, coffee..."

Marina Ritchie

"Went to this cafe today. Great coffee and awesome selection of food. Will definately be..."

Tracee Helem

"A place where you know you will always get a solid coffee. Just what you need when you don't want to be disappointed...."

Kristie Baker

"Amazing, amazing game staff, amazing..."

Nick Clarkson

"Only found this place recently, but it's safe to say this will be my new regular for coffee and food. It's a small cafe but cute and cosy. The coffee..."

Kate Hennessy

"Coffee is very good, as are their scones! The only downside is that seating is tight and it can be crowded - but it has got a good "this is a great..."

Malcolm Scrymgeour

"Great food, although its always busy and very small your food will come soon and will come..."

clankyballs

"A must go place if you love your scones! Costumer service was friendly and welcoming, presentation and taste 10/10. I'm a local in the area and will..."

AmosJonty

"We come here quite a lot for trays of eggs but really I’m there for the scrolls & a coffee 😂 it’s pretty difficult to pass on the cheese & ham..."

Sarah Flood

"The ultimate trust and kindness from staff and owner here. I forgot my back pack with wallet on Sunday not realising until 2 hrs up the road...."

gina brown

"Best Chai Latte I have had in a loooong time. Triple cheese scones hot out of the oven . I followed the aromas through the car park and it was a good..."

Carol Ryan

"So lovely every time I go there, cheese scones are the best in town and recently tried the chicken toasties...delish !!!! The coffees are always hot..."

Georgina Isherwood

"Great coffee and service. Worth a..."

Peter Pumkineater

"How coffee should be made ,food on point fresh hot and generous servings , a fan immediately, pity front of shop used to store empty milk..."

Rodney Alexander

"I’ve come here twice recently. Food and coffee is great! I would give 5 stars but the counter service is a little awkward, there was no..."

Nicola Skilton

"Ordered a meal with avocado that was extremely far from ripe (I couldn't cut it with a butter knife). I was surprised it was served this way,..."

Stephanie DeMay

"Staff interacted very well,coffee was just to my liking,coffee was hot arrived to our table with a very happy smiley staff member,our food was fresh..."

Lorraine Scott

"Our busy little local. Cheerful service, consistently good coffee and some of the best toasted cheese scones..."

marie bristow

"Cute little cafe at Merivale mall. Keto slice was yum, coffee average. My daughter enjoyed the caramel slice and hot..."

Erin F

"Coffee and a savoury scone. Both excellent. Great place to meet for a..."

Russell Thomson

Underground Coffee Roasters

"Lovely welcome and very nice place, food. I always come back. Enjoy..."

Chan Tawan

"Went here today with a friend for the very first time. Fantastic coffee and had a delicious blueberry pastry. Very friendly service. Highly..."

marcus saunby

"Lovely place for a quick bite or to hang around for a while. Staff's pretty awesome too. I had a ham and egg focaccia as it was the last savoury item..."

Rashi Saxena

"Specialty coffee shop that roast onsite. Single origin coffee only available on the filter or cold brew. Shocked that no single origin available as..."

Yousef Dablin

"Nice place and tasty food will you remember to..."

Chakraprasad Sidda

"Huge respect for Sophie who was running the outlet at Christchurch Airport alone. Although very busy, she politely explained customer wait times,..."

C Keating

"Visited there to get fresh coffee and the service was awesomeness. Great range of different coffee's to choose from and had an explanation on each of..."

Andrew Garfield

"Great coffee and great service. Mikey in dispatch went all out to make sure I received fresh coffee beans for my first day in managed isolation when..."

opusq

"Accommodating staff friendly and what smiles. As for the coffee definitely worth the..."

MrSealion59

"I have never actually set foot in the cafe but I am super impressed with the online service. Ordered whole beans yesterday and they arrived today..."

Marie Corcoran

Fava Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"tbh yumz we came in really early at 7:30 ish & got some breakfast. lovely service & food here’s a pic of their big..."

deevya tay

"Very nice arty cafe with great coffee. Any reason why there is no music? Jesus loves..."

Jonathan Rumens

"Unbelievably good fries! Great coffee too. A nice place to have a break after walking up and down Rapaki Track. Outdoor and indoor tables are..."

Stéphane Chrétien

"Stopped in for an afternoon snack. We got the loaded fries and orange Turkish cake. The fries had great flavors to go with the bacon- mayo and some..."

Laurel Doyle

"Calling all long black coffee lovers. I have never been able to get a long black coffee that wasn’t watery or burned. I usually don’t bother..."

Dave and Brenda Emms

"Acoustics a little loud, food, coffee was great. Ngā..."

Ruru Hona

"Perfect place for lunch or coffee. Really good menu and plenty of options. Lots of seating available in doors and out. The outdoors would be amazing..."

Michelle Berg

"Coffee is excellent one of the best in town. Food cabinet has lots of options and also has a breakfast and lunch menu. Love the spacious outdoor..."

Leeann Johnson

"Great little Cafe, coconut loaf with lemon curd is to die..."

Richard Green

"Great coffee an friendly staff an they make coffee in your reusable..."

Kylie Williams

"Very friendly staff and great coffee. Was there just after early morning rush so nice and quiet, plenty of seating. Date scone was just like..."

Gds

"Chose Fava as it has a nice atmosphere and nice drinks. Didn't have anything to..."

Liz Shackleton

"Staff are really friendly and coffee is delicious and always well made. The food is fantastic- although on the pricey side. It doesn't bother me..."

Brie Liberty

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing!!! went for a drive over to Lyttelton today and was very impressed with their Vegan selections food was yummy, the staff were friendly..."

Carolyn Duff

"Love the variety of food, portions are massive and well priced. Love all the different kinds of lattes too! Service is great and love the decor...."

Shannon

"The most incredible tasting vegetarian food, which is delicious and filling. I go out of my way to visit and eat here. It has an indoor and outdoor..."

Hedonistacal

"The place is quite quirky and really well decorated. Staff are super friendly. I had the moussaka which had too many lentils in it for my liking. I..."

Sarah Mcshane

"We went to the Shroom room on a rainy Saturday morning. I really like the layout of the cafe. The staff were friendly and the food was..."

Helen Campbell

"Food and drink is great with very reasonable prices and adorable atmosphere. However the food and drink took a long time, around 25 minutes when the..."

Fabian Faes

"Great Atmosphere, people, coffee and service. I love what these wonderful people are doing! Hopefully that can come and eat at our Restaurant..."

Viks Radbourne

"Excellent experience during 1st visit I had been to Lyttelton many times but didn’t know about this place, till today. A friend who had been there..."

Shirish Paranjape

"What a fabulous find this gorgeous wee spot has the most divine food and coffee. I was starving so demolished my mushrooms and eggs. The seating..."

Etomia Wilson

"The Shroom Room has such a great vibe, I love the indoor area with the grape vine and inside with all the art. Outside is good too, just keep your..."

Morgan Williams

"Incredible place 😍 the vibes here are just so fantastic and the coffee is phenomenal 🙌 no extra charge for oat milk too! We headed here after..."

Quintin Swanepoel

"Amazing vegetarian and vegan food. Coffee is on point. Mushroom lattes available. Oat milk is free! The wifi inside is really good. Friendly staff..."

Georgia Schofield

"I've been a casual customer over many years and always had a good experience. Good coffee and food. Usually good service. I always love the..."

Being NatureNZ

"Food was ok only but if you're a vegan, you'll love it. Coffee was good though, had 2 cuppas. Overall a very hippy..."

Big Roy [eatwithroy]

"I am so happy I discovered this cafe. First time visiting, service is super friendly, the VIBE is just incredible, plants everywhere and cool art,..."

Rachel Lynda

"I had the most delightful experience at The Shroom Room in Lyttelton recently, and I can't help but rave about it! After a refreshing walk along the..."

Caleb Thomson

"Being a vegetarian for 39 years this place was a piece of heaven, never have I been into a eatery and have so much choice for such exceptional value..."

Susan Feeney

"A beautiful cafe with unique ambience and lovely vibe. If you are vegan or vegetarian must visit they have amazing options for food and coffee’s...."

Malvika Vashisht

"Great experience! Everything on the menu V and lots of Ve and GF options! We ate lunch here on a lovely day in Lyttelton. I was pleased with the..."

Abbey Johnson

"Most delicious vegan pie I have ever eaten! Lovely indoor and outdoor seating. A lot of variety on menu and good atmosphere. Will be..."

Cara Brasted

"Entirely delicious and swift. Ambience is phenomenal. So looking forward to going back. This place was..."

Tristana Leist

"If you're looking for somewhere with great vegan food then this is the place to go, I had been craving caramello chocolate and they had a caramello..."

shayla clark

"Great food and a fantastic range catering for dietary requirements. Reasonable prices and fast service. The place has a hip, eclectic feel with..."

Naomi Molloy

"We’ve had breakfast here three times now and the food is amazing. It’s all vegetarian and vegan. The walnut and Parmesan sausages are so..."

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