New Zealand cuisine: the best places to taste it in Christchurch

Miro

"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..."

Livia Stooss

Hwee Shyan Lim

"As a combination of food, service, atmosphere, and ethics, this café is unbeatable. They're a victim of their own success and the place is always..."

Mark Lincoln

"I haven't sampled the food here yet, but I'll definitely try it next time. The soy latte was expertly prepared, and the cozy ambiance, complemented..."

Kwee Yum Lee (이귀염)

"Love the staff here, great foods, would recommend the big breaky, eggs bene and mushrooms they do. Also coffee is chefs..."

Alan Tsai

"The best French toast ever !! Highly recommend. Cozy, good food, perfect coffee & we can support the..."

Ratathanathorn Vivitvorakit

"Great coffee shop that combines a cafe, coffee roaster on site and retail gift..."

Lloyd Benson

"Loved the service. Good vibe very friendly staff. I'm fussy with my coffee but it was amazing. Food super..."

Tracy

"Addington coffee company is known for its great coffee and food, but what made this experience really special was the amazing service from the tall..."

Russell Wordsworth

"Amazing place to have brunch or breakfast, the food is delicious and the coffee is perfect. Usually we don't go to the same place twice but in this..."

Yael Alshanski

Westend Stories Cafe & Eatery

Wheelchair Accessible

"In Brief: Roomy contemporary café with excellent food matched by excellent service. The Longer Story: Located only moments away from most inner..."

Heath Wells

"Beautiful cafe with lush greenery and amazing food! The staff are friendly and it is now one of my new top spots in Christchurch! I highly recommend..."

Monique Tinnelly

"Breakfast was amazing!! Great service and friendly staff, would definitely recommend this place to..."

Kylee Stackhouse

"Nice café and food is awesome, its a lovely place to go with friends, must try their margaret pizza, its..."

Ginny Tsai

"Great coffee and awesome fit-out. Really good service and nice cabinet food. Perfect location for any catch..."

Rachel Shaw

"The food here is incredible - I had the loaded chicken waffles with bacon and it was super tasty! Also tried the full Westend which was yummy. The..."

Lauren Giles

"Beautiful presentation, very tasty. Got dropped off in front of the restaurant from the cruise terminal. Definitely worth stopping in for..."

Rocco Russo

"Great food, Allpress coffee and vibe. Will highly recommend..."

Russell Ratima

"Coffee is good. Lemon tart by itself is too sweet for my taste but goes well with the coffee’s bitterness. Matcha latte too milky. Fantastic..."

Lisa Teo

"Incredible, atmosphere, the food is brilliant w a bit of a twist to the run of the mill you get at cafe, highly recommend this spot wish I could go..."

Maryleen V

"Great place for brunch. Food was delicious. Coffee was great. Only negative things were that Coffee arrived after the..."

Marin Ianev

"Food was delicious. The polenta fries were to absolutely die for. Service was excellent, very friendly and accommodating. I loved the look of the..."

Brie Liberty

"Best brunch in town. Especially on the weekends when everything else this closed. Fast service and food and hot..."

Rebecca Rickard (becky)

"Was looking for a place to have coffee and saw this place online. Tried the eggs bene and it was delicious with that spiced hummus topped off with a..."

Cherzelle Tuake

"Creative menu giving brunch a magical twist with great coffee, nothing beats this combination for a weekend morning. Ample parking off street, high..."

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Burgerfuel Spitfire Square

87/100 (1062 ratings)

"This lovely gentleman greeted me with a lovely smile and great customer service. The food here was also great! Way better than Burger Fuel Wellington..."

William Mackenzie

"Despite being extremely busy, the counter staff found a way to serve us extremely fast while also providing incredible customer service. I was served..."

Toby Tremewan

"As an American coming here, it was great getting a burger with a different taste than what I'm used to. The beef is amazing here and they do a great..."

Kiki S

"That Joe fella was an excellent worker and had amazing service. Made my strawberry thick shake with extra love as well! So much better than that KFC..."

Daniel Griebel

"Nice juicy beef burger. Order two burgers and motobites-its like mashed potatoes mixed with peas,ginger. Deep fried into a ball shaped...."

Vincent 17

"Customer service was excellent, the staff were friendly and the food was served promptly. Food tasted delicious and is great value for the..."

Rafe Dodge

"Fast, friendly service. Prices are excellent. Food absolutely delicious. Owner brought me a free water when I started coughing. Recommend Burger Fuel..."

Craig Kempton

"The service of the staff was very good, but they gave me food that was too burnt, whether They used the oil for a long time or forgot the chips and..."

Ella

"Burger absolutely tasty and juicy! Love the harsh browns too!..."

Lauren Petrichor. Y.

"Fantastic place to eat, our server Joe/John (sorry didn’t hear very well!) was great and was able to point us in the right direction for gluten..."

Tom Trounson

Unknown Chapter Coffee Roasters

87/100 (2207 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Unknown Chapter was recommended to me on a recent visit to Christchurch and it didn't disappoint.Centrally located, it was pumping at 9am on a..."

Briana

"I came here during a roadtrip with my partner and some friends and it is safe to say that this place is very good! From the food to the modern..."

Matchstick Reviews

"Best coffee in chch! And amazing food to match. would definitely recommend to anyone who struggles with finding a good long black- these guys nail..."

Anna.Hooper

"Good vibes, great food and coffee for a good banter with friends or family. The avocado salad with chicken is definitely a must if you decide to go..."

Simon Spencer Xu

"I got the avocado toast meal (can’t remember the exact name) but honestly it was so damn good!! It had dukkah, seeds, multigrain bread and was so..."

Rachel Puha-Fenn

"This is the only cafe in CHCH you need to go to. I've been to my fair share of average cafes and this one blew them out of the park. First off the..."

Matthew Taylor

"The wait to get in can be long without a booking. We didn't know that you had to go up to the counter to order though. The water glasses are really..."

RigJig

"The cafe that will never disappoint you in terms of coffee and food. The food is consistently 5* and long black is 6*. MUST GO for coffee lover...."

IL Deko

"Really cool little cafe, super busy on a Saturday morning but we were seated quickly and our meals served in a timely manner. Really lovely meals and..."

Tegan Nottelling

"Fabulous cafe, super popular and busy for good reason. Staff are great, helping find a table quickly even at the busiest time. Friendly, great..."

Hamish Carter

"One of the best breakfast/brunch places I’ve ever had! The place gets quite packed even on weekdays so I recommend coming earlier to secure a seat...."

yusraa .z

"Busy for a reason! Quick service, friendly staff and delicious food. The filo pastry with Moroccan chicken and cream cheese was the bomb..."

Parth Kohli

"Very cool cafe, exceptional service & no extra charge for cream with a long black. Beautiful looking cabinet food & a wide variety of drinks on..."

Janita Patrick

"What do you do when you find yourself in this part of town that you are not familiar with, and with a couple of hours to spare while waiting for your..."

Charlene Smith

"Great location on St Asaph St where all the trendy cafes and restaurants are. Near the Boxed Quarter and SALT square. Cool vibes with hanging green..."

Pleayo Tovaranonte

Columbus Coffee Papanui

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"A quick stop in for a coffee & brunch before heading in to Mitre 10, while away from the North Island. It was very satisfying to find that the..."

FL McCall

"I don’t normally leave reviews but I had to share how good my experience was at the cafe today. First of all the staff are just so welcoming and..."

Mark Moran

"My family and I always go here for a good breakfast and the service and food never disappoints...."

t d

"On my stay in Christchurch from South Australia, I come in with my Nana. Food was great. I ordered Eggs Benedict and a hazelnut latte for lunch...."

Dani Daymond

"Great place for a breakfast or quick lunch! There is an amazing playground next to the..."

Jose Flores Allende

"Amazing delish coffee at the perfect temperature. The music in the background was perfect and was at the right noise level so I could still talk to..."

joseph_freeman_official

"Good coffee, good food, good service. Menu items are quite filling, which isn't bad. One of the only places I've found in Christchurch that makes a..."

Kade

"Great friendly staff and the most amazing filling omelet I've ever had..."

Damien Riddell

"I have had a beautiful cappuccino with a date scone this morning and the coffee was delicious just how I like it and the scone fresh and tasty.Staff..."

Margaret Mcnabb

"The coffee was really good, and I didn't have any issues with it. The taste was rich and satisfying, just how I like..."

Kiwi Handyman

"I have consumed a few coffees from this Columbus and thought i would try one of their breakfasts and was not disappointed, awesome presentation and..."

Kevin Shaw

"Love coming into this café, the staff are extremely helpful and kind. They've got heaps of alternative milk options..."

Jade Stepps

"Great place spacious and not too noisy. Hot chocolate are good served with a chocolate fish..."

Susanne King

"Good place, for always consistently good. Coffee..."

J S

Tuam St Kitchen

Wheelchair Accessible

"Just dropped in for a bite to eat on a weekday, kind of like late-lunch time. The place was reasonably busy and there was a good “cafe buzz”..."

Kristina Heep

"Great wee cafe, always lots of different things to try! Staff are lovely also..."

Tessa keys

"Good selection of breakfast and lunch options, filling homely food. Nice ambience, always a table available and seating outside too for warmer days...."

Mohammad Amer

"Very nice atmosphere and breakfast burger is an awesome..."

Claudia Vaya

"Light and vibrant atmoshpeere with consistently great coffee. Enjoy you fix while admiring the Porsche vehicles next..."

Nigel Morgan

"Solid food, certainly recommend it. A nice spot near the hospital. Certainly better than anything actually in the hospital! It's not quite top tier..."

John Richardson

"Great service. Fruendly. Excellent poached eggs..."

Mark Robinson

"Always a friendly welcome and good service here. They have a nice range of cabinet food as well a menu board, plus varied coffee options including..."

Mark Lincoln

"Walked in to a friendly bunch of staff. Coffee was great and the salmon bagel was also great 👍. Great friendly..."

Jackie Sullivan

"Great coffee, lovely and efficient staff, beaut savoury..."

kim Rosengrave-Lloyd

"Busy little cafe. Had a lovely breakfast while waiting for next meeting. Sat down with laptop, tea and a decent size tasty eggs bene !!! Fairly busy..."

Liam Foster

"Best cafe I have been to in ages. Nice light environment with good indoor/ outdoor spaces. Coffee was delicious, food was amazing 🤤 Service was..."

jeremy macgillivray

"Very nice coffee! Good spot after exercise in Hagley..."

Suzy A

"Excellent food, menu changes regularly enough to add new season flavours, which I think is awesome. Vegetarian, vegan, paleo, keto, gluten free,..."

Abby T-H

"Great place, great food. My go to for work..."

Adele Haymes

"OMG! I just tried the passionfruit and coconut bite size slice and wish I had bought the larger one. Absolutely heavenly. The passionfruit was really..."

E Minto

"Food was incredible, really good pricing, long black was a tad watery but overall a great experience! Wait time was so quick too, coffees came in..."

Jessie

"Only had coffee here, but quick friendly service and a nice atmosphere. Food looks nice, but can't comment on the taste. I'll be back for more coffee..."

Ollie Ball

Food Exchange Restaurant

"A favourite after an early morning start. The buffet is spectacular and the staff are friendly. I've taken many a workmate here and everyone I have..."

Tim McLeod

"Tasty dinner main courses. Expensive, especially for wine. Our food was slow to arrive though the server did apologise for this. Fun to watch the..."

Malcolm Goodall

"The restaurant on the top floor of the Christchurch Airport Novotel. Menu split into East and West themed. Great service and food. Parking is a..."

James Graham

"We had buffet breakfast with spectacular view of runway! Would highly recommend for a nice place to eat. I like how one doesn't have to be a guest..."

Paula Ward

"Lovely place for breakfast, with stunning views over the runway and alps. Food was great. Even had a honeycomb which dripped honey into a container..."

Jason Ward

"Most amazing views over the Christchurch airport runway and the waiters were good and the meals were..."

Phil Duns

"Delicious seafood chowder.A fantastic view of the entire Christchurch Airport as the restaurant is situated on the top floor of the Novotel chch..."

Cat Management Ltd Turkington

"We went to Food Exchange as a group of 15 people, All left the place happy. Service and atmosphere was 5/5, Mains are good, desserts, however, were..."

Maryam Razaghi

"Absolutely amazing best restaurant experience we have had in a long time we’ll dine to the meet. Couldn’t recommend this place enough. Well done..."

Shannen Abela

"We had a family meal tonight at the Food Exchange and it was delicious. Our host Shivam was very attentive and had a great sense of humour. It was a..."

Christine Purdie

"Great food Perfectly cooked steak Waitress didnt smile the whole time a bit noisy but then it is at the..."

Murray Gibson

"Great food and service breakfast and dinner that I dined at while staying in the..."

Ross Davis

"Nice view if you get a good northwest facing table. Food and service is on par with..."

go seki

"Great good. Amazing atmosphere, especially when sun is setting having a nice beer or wine watching the planes come and..."

Hannah Taylor

Golden Lotus

"Five stars for the beautiful Hindu-influenced decor, friendly staff, and of course, the delicious clean food. We had their Masala coffee, curry,..."

Pavlina F.

"Lotus Heart is our long time favourite and unquestionably best Vegan restaurant in the city. They only serve dinner Friday and Saturday evening and..."

Raf K

"Amazing food, amazing ambience. Must recommended for vegetarians and vegans. The people serving will also speak very quietly which actually shows the..."

Deepak Singh

"Had great time here Food and staff both fabulous Special thanks to chef who put extra effort to make special requirement in food Will..."

raksha singodia

"The Lotus-Heart is an exceptional establishment in Christchurch, which includes a vegetarian restaurant, gift shop, and health food store. The..."

Suren Sivalingam JP (Suren)

"What a wonderful place!!! Not only the food and the atmosphere, but the service was incredible. With so many vegetarian delights to enjoy, you can..."

Julieta Nehme

"Always love visiting here when on holiday from Dunedin. The widest variety of vegan and gluten free food which is the yummiest! Uniquely wonderful..."

Urvi Gadhia

"Fabulous experience in a beautiful calm environment. Food was exceptional and the staff so friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back. Thank..."

Trace Richards

"Went here on a Friday for dinner. The restaurant is aesthetically designed and the atmosphere inside the restaurant was serene, thanks to the..."

Rineet Subramanian

"Absolutely delicious food. Warm welcome. Everything done with great care. So much choice for..."

Tania Tulloch

Sharkey's Bar & Cafe

87/100 (30 ratings)

Restaurants

New Zealand

"Generally a good place to catch up with mates. Good prices around drinks and some food options. Small location but can be comfortable. Meat trays..."

Chris Robinson

"Cool lil bar pub vibes .. with a friendly dog and a..."

M C

"Cool little suburban bar, but sad to see a bird in a cage 😮 all creatures love..."

pete

"Great people Nice atmosphere..."

Deborah Smither

"great vibe, chill humans, somewhat older crowd, it's..."

Geoa Geer

"Great service TOP STAFF ENTERTAIENT 100..."

Kathy Savage

"Great..."

matthew lake

"Great place for a drink or..."

David Scott

"Good bands barmaids..."

Hamish Johnson

"The beer is cold and..."

Alvin Gardiner

Gold Aroma

Free off-street parking

"The food was absolutely delicious, Packed with so much flavour, and the meat just melted in your mouth. The service we received was absolutely high..."

Kim A Clement

"The food was nice. Could of done with the buns to be grilled but was still nice. Friendly..."

bobbie mann

"Good coffee, and ambience. Had the Eggs Benedict - beautiful, light and tasty (good to see a tiny bit of rind - where the flavour is). Keep up the..."

Ian Flatley

"Excellent service welcoming staff food selection was great and prices very good. Kitchen staff were happy to modify a dish for our party and nothing..."

Jake Preston

"Amazing food with great customer service from all the staff members. Spacious indeed clean and tidy place for family functions. Very hygienic..."

Jai Dewan

"Casually strolling, we found this bar on Saturday night. Lively beats and great atmosphere. Service was probably the best we’ve experienced, hands..."

Ryan Pence

"Loved our visit here last week. The bar manager with the big beard, concocted divine cocktails and had a wicked sense of humour. He recommended the..."

Ray Bremer

"Good food, great vibes. PK is a great host and knows his cocktails. They cater to various dietary requirements from gluten free all the way to halal...."

laith s

"Gold Aroma was a lovely dinning experience. The food was flavorful with portions that matched the price. And you couldn’t beat the service; Taazi..."

Madeline Havenar

"I come here almost once a week and thats on payday. They never disappoint! The staffs are absolutely amazing, quality of the food is just as good!..."

Harmony Murray

"I went here for my b-day dinner & it was made all the more special with absolutely amazing food & first class service. The music and ambiance of the..."

Adam Clement

"One of the best place we recently explored in town. Ambience is quite different than usual. Tazz and PK were very friendly. Those lads indeed knows..."

MG X

"Excellent food at very reasonable prices. Good service, a busy atmosphere and really nice food. Coupled with good coffees and teas, we had a nice lot..."

Grant Lange

"Very friendly staff! I highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking for an awesome burger. Great atmospheric vibes and I have to mention the..."

Gabriel Penfold

"Really tasty food. Service was slow to start but other than that a good night out in a very relaxed atmosphere. Calamari and dumplings are great..."

Bill McElhinney

Brigittes Espresso Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

"A wonderful place owned and run by wonderful people. All the classics and go to comfort food your heart can desire, if a way to a mans heart is his..."

Paul Fernhout

"In Auckland now for almost two years and we still profoundly miss this superb coffee house. Over the years, it became our yardstick and thus far..."

OldGoatsKnowBest

"A wonderful place for breakfast! Enjoy the coffee and the food here! We ordered big breakfast and egg Benedict. Big breakfast is normal but egg..."

Shujun Huang

"family brunch on a sunny winter morning - brigittes invariably delivers - top notch service as we have come to expect - a flat white and a latte just..."

Steve Clarke

"So many gluten free options here. Coffee was brilliant, service brilliant, good was tasty and promptly brought out! I think I would live here if I..."

Sarah McAdams

"Every time we go there always impressed with the foods and services 😀👍 Not only that never felt dissatisfied. This restaurant are the best that..."

Pom Ruk Khun

"Came in for a hangover breakfast. Sue had the mushrooms on toast and I had the big Brigittes breakfast. Both were very good and the service was..."

Bob Wilkinson

"It's a pleasant place to have a lazy weekend brunch. The food is worthy and the coffee is beautiful. Decent deco and friendly staff. A bit crowded..."

Rhinotter

"Yet another brunch/late night option in Merivale. While it's best to make a booking, there are plenty of tables inside and out that walk-ins in small..."

Cat

"Brigitte’shas long been our ‘local’ because of its consistently excellent coffee. We dined there last month on a Fridayevening,..."

Senga C

"Delicious food and pleasant service. Have been here on a variety of occasions including; the hangover, the celebratory start, the running man all the..."

Rich T

"Great food, in a prime location. Unfortunately we seem to somehow get forgotten by the wait staff and waited over an hour between being seated until..."

Fionn O'Leary

"Another delicious lunch at Brigitte’s. Wonderful staff and restaurant ambiance. The menu was varied, portion size appropriate, our group had no..."

Penelope Whyte

"Good experience on a wet Sunday morning, well looked after in the conditions although we were seated outside under cover. Lovely menu although what I..."

Ray Roberts

"Again a delightful experience at a busy time of the day and week. A must be at place; great atmosphere, attentive staff, top food all at reasonable..."

Rob Angelo

"This was a happy return after a year or so away. I love this place! We were there for lunch, and despite being really busy, the service was fast,..."

Lynne McDonald

"We had a lovely lunch at Brigittes on Friday. It was really busy but the staff checked in with us frequently and we both enjoyed the Beetroot Feta..."

Teresa Barnes

"Lovely cafe. The waiter was very patient with our group who was more focused on catching up than on looking at the menu. My salad was delicious, my..."

Floreska Maroneski

"Something different for a breakfast meal...."

Wyns Yu

"Wonderful breakfast! Went along at suggestion of a coworker, and I was very pleased. Nice cosy layout, casual & friendly staff and delicious food. I..."

Ben Munt

"The new revamped Brigittes delivers! Ample seating now, no more crammed up tables & chairs and the menu portions are finally decent again. If it’s..."

Taulesulu W

Clink Restaurant And Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

"Good food and service, especially seafood..."

Nightjaz

"Service was friendly and attentive, we were seated at a quieter table as requested on our booking form. Absolutely delicious food. We had the..."

Pynylopy

"We had a large family gathering for 50th wedding anniversary and milestone birthday. What a very special evening we had. We could not fault this..."

Peter Broughton

"What a lovely wee bar this is. Also an excellent restaurant. We were a group of five adults. Saturday night, had just been shut out of the beach bar..."

Tim Explorer

"Great service. Food good but expected more as lunch prices were on average $27. Nice indoor and outdoor spaces. What really surprised me is there..."

Michelle A

"Had a voucher to use so came for Sunday brunch. Will definitely be back, it was early so fairly quiet but is a lovely spot. Service was awesome and..."

Joanne Low

"Had a great meal on a cool and quiet Monday night Food and service was excellent . Steak was perfectly cooked Will certainly..."

Andrew Denham

"The food was beautiful. cooked well. Tasted amazing thank you:). Everyone go try this..."

SPEAKERBOY 8

"Excellent customer service, classy restaurant and great food. Friendly staff make all the difference..."

Stevie

"We popped in on the offchance they'd have a table and we were able to - it wasn't as busy as we'd imagined. But the service was super friendly,..."

Karen Steele

Friday Street Food Market

"Well, the food market is very nice. There are different choices and all very yummy. In particular, just to pick one favorite, I would say I really..."

Andrea Tripodi

"Variety of food trailers for almost everyone’s liking. Only open on Friday. Should open for weekend as..."

Mushtaq Parker

"Check out the Spanish Panetela and the Filipinos pork kebab trucks - delicious food. I wish the food market is also open for lunch and dinner in..."

Michael

"Every evening you can enjoy delicious food here. Various types of food from all over the..."

Foto Arjan

"Had fried chicken and chips. Very nice with chilli sauce. Usually I go to kfc for lunch. But the food caravan was cheaper and..."

Paul Purton

"Great place to find some good food and check out market stalls. Some food caravans are there all week. Try the japanese food and polka souvlaki..."

Ken Perfect

"Worth passing by if it's Friday, try some of the food on..."

Shimon Simon

"Great evening....shame it wasn't warmer...lots to eat, great variety.....will do it..."

Sal Marks

"This Cathedral is a must see if you are visiting Christchurch you can see the devastation of what an earthquake can do to a building that has been..."

stephen m (bigsteviem)

"This was my first time at the market. So much vegetarian food available!! I had vegan refried beans pita with falafel and my partner had beef..."

Abby T-H

"Plenty of food stalls and lots of choices to choose from 😀 The place (food market) is open every Friday with lots of pop-up eateries/ food stalls...."

Bernard “Bernie” Tan

"Zalabia was amazing :), so if you wanna eat an authentic and delicious Arabic sweet, it is the place to go. The owner is very friendly and super nice..."

Hamid Hadjar

"Great start for Christchurch on Friday. We had the lovely chicken rice and ice cream that worth the trip. Best in the warm sunny day. More options..."

Chet Wah

"Great experience great food.. go check it out on friday afternoon n evenings.. on entry fee free for all to enjoy... go get some amazing food from..."

Shaun Harris

"Plenty of variety of different foods from the many vendors at this street food market. Starts at 11am, but doesn't really get going until around..."

ManWai Yeung

"Enjoyed all of it. A few more tables and chairs would be nice Also a bit more lighting would be great. Without the music it would've been alot less..."

Maureen Dew

Sign Of The Kiwi

87/100 (1567 ratings)

"The Sign of the Kiwi Cafe is a real nice spot. The view's pretty sweet, with those hills in the backdrop. A great place to chill after taking the..."

S S

"Beautiful cafe with a beautiful view! They have good variety in their food cabinet but they also have a few breakfast menu options too! Good coffee..."

Caroline

"Beautiful cafe in nature. Would recommend coffee and scones, they are delicious. Toast with eggs is..."

B T

"The view was beautiful, food was lovely but a little pricey, staff were very friendly and helpful 😊 It was nice to get away from the city for the..."

Stephanie Oyagawa

"Beautiful cafe with an amazing view! I was there before 9am on a Saturday, so it wasn't very crowded. I came for the famous date scones. It was very..."

Fikinka

"Delicious food and a great view. Perfect place to get lunch on a sunny day. Try the corn fritter with haloumi and..."

Flurin _

"Savor the best hot chips in Christchurch, perfectly complemented by a delightful cup of coffee. It's a delightful treat to enjoy after a pleasant..."

Kwee Yum Lee (이귀염)

"Arrived right on time for hot fresh dates scone ! Love it ! The food are great and the view is stunning. Love the atmosphere. Did not regret spending..."

mrs goo

"Cafe in a historical building with a view. Ordered a latte, a berry milkshake and a savoury scone. Savoury scone with chutney was delicious. We also..."

A L

"Delicious date scone and coffee and hot chocolate. Not many gf cakes on view but the corn fritter stack was gf and delicious. Stunning views from..."

KIM WALLACE-THEXTON

Waffle Haus

"Absolutely beautiful waffles and the best coffee I've had so far in the south Island. Staff are friendly and efficient. There is seating outside and..."

Gavin Bollard

"This quaint little spot is really nice, the food is great, the waffles are excellent 👌😍 and the services could not have been better! The lady..."

Kc Lloyd

"Absolute lil gem, we had the Big Apple and KitKat waffles, with hot chocolate and triple peach frappe. Hot chocolate was too sweet, but everything..."

Todd Lucas

"While the restaurant itself is small and caused a bit of anxiety due to lots of people in a small place. However, the food was devine! The waffles..."

Tam Hug

"The waffles are good, I tried berrilicious and another with banana and caramel. The berrilicious is better. The coffee and milkshakes are good too...."

ESTRELLA RUBI REYNA QUIROZ

"My partner and I had an evening out and had just finished a lovely dinner. We were wanting something sweet and delicious for a pudding and I..."

Cameron Robertson-Jordan

"Really nice, delicious waffles, good service. Everything is just..."

Noelle W.

"Late night dessert at 1930 (late as it is winter) while waiting for laundry nearby. Waffle is good and big. You should share depending on your size..."

Chew Loay Chang

"Great spot on New Regent St that serves waffles and shakes til 10pm every night - a dessert place for those of us with sweet tooths after dinner. ..."

K H

"Small but sweet! Lovely waffles at good prices, nice selection of ice creams too. You can even do a waffle challenge if you think you're up to it..."

Alissa Crosby

Christchurch Adventure Park Cafe And Bar

"Busy cafe at weekend and public holidays. Staffs remain professional even the cafe is crazily busy. Food are perfect for sharing, loaded fries are..."

Sam L

"My friends and I had so much fun! The chair lift ride, both ways, was an experience you will never forgot - nerve-wrecking, exciting, and very..."

Jhanna Mosa

"A lot of enthusiasm from the staff. The chair lift is amazing. The facility's are excellent. There is a lift pass shop. Rentals and retail shop...."

J M

"The smashed Edemame on Sourdough is a must have, especially for vegetarians.. its the best! The fries that came along woth the burger were very nice-..."

Akshay

"We had a lovely day with the sun out... The staff was welcoming and we got a one for two Tuesday ticket. Going down the track was easy to follow..."

Adnan Kilani

"What an amazing asset for Christchurch. The best day out mountain biking I've had in years. Chair lift is great for planning the next cool downhill..."

Richard Hill

"Scenic mountain climbing site, very suitable for taking children to challenge, children will love chairlift after they reach the top of the..."

Yu WANG

"What a fabulous addition to Christchurch! I walked there from home with my hubby for a look & a latte 😊 was awesome to see so many young people..."

Maree Hynes

"It was time to have a pleasant conversation with friends while eating delicious coffee and blueberry..."

Julie

"Love the adventure park! The walk and chair lift down are a favourite. Enjoyed a delicious salad at the Cafe. I would love to be able to enjoy a nice..."

Sarah W

Drexel's Restaurant

86/100 (3433 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went there for the first time yesterday with two of my friends, we had a lovely time. Great customer service and really delicious food! Thank you..."

Michidonnelly47

"Friendly service. I had the toasties and it was delicious. My sister had the pancakes and she liked it too. Place is clean and workers were nice...."

Nia Brett

"If you landing in Christchurch early morning like 7am.go to this place without second thoughts.A great bf restaurant with bottomless coffee..."

Abhinav Khandelwal

"Always love going here for a brunch! Bit on the pricey side, but you honestly pay for quality!! The house made hash browns are amazing and the..."

Rachel Puha-Fenn

"I have been visiting Drexels as regularly as I am able since I was young and it never fails to impress. We arrived half an hour early, yet we were..."

Saskia Halleen

"One of the best breakfast place I’ve been to. Good for special occasions, as it is a little expensive. I got what I ordered and met my..."

FoodieAsh

"Great food and lovely staff. We go here all the time for breakfast or brunch. The pancakes are amazing and should definitely not be..."

Jenny Brown

"Brilliant for a sneeky Brunch adventure!I recommend having the pancakes or waffles.I've had the pleasure of going to Drexels on a couple..."

David J Avei

"I always come here often as humanly possible never been disappointed by the service or the food been one mix up out of the fifteen times I've been..."

Sean Oliver Barker

"BOOK IN ADVANCED! Drexel's deserves its names as its known to be CHCH's Breakfast restaurant. I personally hate eating breakfast but Drexel offers..."

Lachlan Kitchen

"Good breakfast portions for the price plus they serve it all day. We had the crepes and the breakfast burrito. As they were out of spinach they added..."

Divya Talreja Ramnani

"It's not too bad there most of the time sometime the service is crap because it's too busy otherwise the food is yummoI enjoy just chilling..."

Alex Taylor

"It seems to be always full, def worth trying! Huge and fluffy pancakes. Ordered the enchiladas, loved it. Something different for breakfast..."

Kristine Tai

"When in doubt, Drexels. -Me to my friends most weekends.Perfect diner-like restaurant for brunch.TIP: **BOOK IN ADVANCE ON WEEKENDS**..."

Tiffany Shionaka

"A great dining experience. Exceptional service, staff friendly and helpful and food served promptly. Food superb and a great variety. I had the..."

Kenneth

"Turned up twice without booking and only had to wait 20mins for a table. Good service and orders are taken promptly after we sat down. Drexel's..."

FoodieGirl

"There waffles are my absolute favourite. Always have my family catch up here for ladies breakfast and its always been our favourite. Literally need..."

Nessa

"A solid breakfast establishment in Christchurch offering generous portions of "American Style Breakfast." As an American living in Christchurch, it's..."

Cat

"It is so hard to get a booking on weekends!!!I like the deco style. Bright, simple and spacious.Same with the food.Simple and tasty...."

Rhinotter

"Enjoyed dining here.Nice friendly staff to make room for a table of two.The meal was fulling and tasty. The endless Milo was a..."

Luc Chandler

"Possibly the best place in Christchurch to get breakfast. Service and food are consistently amazing. It'd be great if they could get the Peach &..."

Sean Owers

"Breakfast with my wife at Drexels. Immensely busy (as always) with prompt, friendly service. The menu has been re-jigged since we were last here with..."

Andrew Smith

"Solid, cheap place to eat a quick breakfast on the go with bottomless filter coffee and free toast. No surcharge either for dining on a public..."

Lee Purves

"A delicious place to go for brunch! Great value for money, pancakes are delicious, as are the farmers breakfasts, hash browns and bagels. Staff are..."

Grace

"Amazing! It never occurred to me that I'd need to book for breakfast, but luckily the friendly and efficient staff found a seat for me..."

What?

"Make a booking if you want to get in on weekends but its worth it for a real American style breakfasts with all the trimmings. Good service and..."

Brad Sherry

"Never ever have I been disappointed with this place! Great place to have a classic American Breakfast. I always go for the 'Drexels Special' which is..."

Mo AH

"Busy, great food, Great..."

Becky Lodge

"our family always enjoy Drexel's - the kids platters are a real hit for our little ones and hubby and I love the Drexel's special. It is always a..."

Amy Marsden

"Like the concept of a breakfast restaurant! Service was great, coffee average, food great. Waitress was very helpful and more than happy to..."

Jackie Newman

"This place is so awesome. Great coffee, great food, lovely staff. I can't fault it. The best breakfast we have ever had. The waffles were amazing...."

Zana Holmes

"Delicious place to eat brunch. Very American and enjoyed the atmosphere too. Have been here several times with great food and presentation every..."

E N

"If we ever want to impress out of town visitors we take them to this restaraunt it is simply world class.The food the service atmosphere are as good..."

Graeme

"I love Drexel's! The meals are always a good portion and so tasty. And icecream sundaes for breakfast, you can't go wrong! The wait staff are..."

Danielle B

"We love going to this awesome breakfast restaurant. The staff are always friendly and the food is FANTASTIC! They are always booked up, which is a..."

Kirsty Prue

"I really enjoy coming to Drexels for the great food. I love the idea of a breakfast restaurant.The staff seem to rush around a lot, and is..."

Emi Mae

"We recently had the pleasure of dining at the Riccarton branch for the first time. The restaurant is light and bright and has a good busy vibe. ..."

Tina

"Had a great birthday brunch ... table of 5 .. 2x kids and 3x adults .... the prices match the plate. I ordered waffles, they were huge and delicious...."

Simone Templeton

"Drexel's is an old favourite of ours. It caters for the family so it was great having our two young grandchildren with us. It has a relaxed..."

Helen Langton

"Amazing place! Wish I would have taken the avocado toast instead of..."

Sebastian Nummelin

"A great spot for breakfast and brunch - knew it had to be pretty good from the crazy number of people there. We visited twice while in Christchurch..."

Olivia M

"Best breakfast since 1986. They lose 1 star for the change in their french toast, however food is glorious and always a treat to visit (live out of..."

Therese Manning-Cook

"I have come to Drexel's for family breakfasts ever since I was little. Now that I'm first year polytech, I still love coming with my loved ones. The..."

Bronte Perriam

Ilona Le Gros

"Friendly services; I had the coffee, orange juice and Drexel special with pancake; food is good and big..."

Danny DJ

"A far different and better experience than last time. We were served fast, prompt and the food was HUGE. The pancakes were perfection and the..."

Julz XD

"Delicious food 🤤👌🏾 amazing service and our favourite family Sunday brekky stop. Highly recommended..."

Stephanie Oyagawa

Slick Burgers

86/100 (1804 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Hadn't dined here for a good 8 years and was stoked to see the good was still bloody good. Well priced too for what you get. Chips were delicious...."

Emma Riddell

"Went to slick burgers for the first time yesterday. Easily the best burgers we've ever had. The flavours and ratios were perfectly balanced. Quality..."

Ann

"One of the few places I've encountered that the picture of the burger is what is served. A very impressive burger, fresh bun, cleanly constructed,..."

Barry Vorster

"Slick burger are Hands down the best burgers you will ever have. Perfect price. Amazingly cooked. Flavors are insane!. If you haven't had slick..."

Shayden Kroupa

"Delicious, fresh ingredients every time and such a wide variety to choose from that you'll be satisfied even if you didn't feel like burgers. Amazing..."

Evie Elizabeth

"Great atmosphere, awesome service, amazing food. We got the nek minnit, 420 and large chips. Definitely filling and delicious. You can tell there is..."

Noel Sheck

"Awesome service, even better food and lots of decorations to keep us occupied while we..."

James Ecroyd

"10/10. Their food is amazing, easily the best burgers I've had in Christchurch if not all of NZ. Have ordered multiple times and their service has..."

Anwyn! Achoo!

"It was a good experience overall, specially when it is drizzling outside and you are sitting cosy with a nice fluffy burger in front of you!!! We..."

Isfaqur Rahman Siddiqui

"First time trying their Burger and it exceeded my expectations it had a good mixture of everything and the chips were great if I could give them a..."

Gavin Ratima

"Don't be thrown off by the location, this could be the best burger in Christchurch. Burgers are priced between $10 and $15 or you can get a combo for..."

Ronald Eastwood

"I've always received great service eating here. A great, happy, bunch of people. Burgers are always value for money, the one I got - 420 - I actually..."

Michelle Vipond

"Every time I and my company visit here for food is more than we expected The best Kumara fries We have ever tasted Massive size, Taste is so..."

Joanie Bennetts

"Best burger joint in Ōtautahi hands..."

Todd Williamson

"This place is awesome, the food is fresh and full of flavour. Lovely birthday treat, next time I will remember to get small chips. Fast friendly..."

Lisa Poi

"Easily the best burger I have crammed into my mouth..."

Matthew Joseph

"Do you unashamedly go for seconds or thirds at those office morning teas? Do you find yourself feeling malnourished after eating at most..."

seanetc

"Good tasty burger loved the addition of the beetroot. Owners very friendly and the music of the place was also in point Will definitely be back to..."

Bobbie K

Fox Riccarton

86/100 (3365 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Really big portion, good carbonara, and friendly staff.It located just across the riccarton mall, the environment is really nice, and they have..."

Ellen

"Staff are friendly, the ambiance is warm and accommodating, stone grill meat is great perfect for any occasion. Highly recommended. Their grab one..."

Stephen Emma Luisa

"Good food, good drinks, good times always had here. Like the British feel to it too, theme-y in a kitschy cool way. The burgers here are awesome..."

Ash Sophia

"Heat spare ribs and wedges with great decor. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Payment was straight forward and bathroom clean. We're very welcoming..."

Welly

"Steak was good, although did take a while to come out & could've done with more sauce. Happy hour drinks @$6.50. All in all would visit again...."

Iamtheaceofaces

"High marks for food, low marks for environs. There's only one area a wheelchair user can sit in, either of two skinny tables in the bar section...."

Janice Lester

"An old favourite from our days as students in Christchurch. Last dined here any New Years Day and the restaurant part was surprisingly full. The food..."

Emma W

"Very good food! My one complaint is that it's an example of those kinds of restaurants where you pay more for less. Fancier food for a steeper price...."

Johnathon Atchley

"A good pub with great ribs. Can be quite busy and crowded but the live music is good. I would recommend for more of a evening entertainment..."

Libor

"Went for lunch at Fox&Ferret with our 2 year old. Nice cosy atmosphere. The staff was really nice and friendly, he even made sure that the kid was..."

Cathy9553

"Really nice staff, clean restaurant, fire blazing. Stopped in for a quick lunch. Ordered the fish and chips, stock standard and relativity cheap...."

Sam Steel

"The Top Line: Great vibes, warm atmosphere, the best staff and really really really good food (desserts are the bomb)!The Review: Long story..."

It's CAKe Time

"Nice place to go for beers after work, happy hour with beer for $5 which is not too bad. But only from Monday to FridayThe potato wedges..."

Daiana Cordoba

"First time here. My partner and I came for lunch. The staff were nice, the food was great, and the drinks were also good. The atmosphere is really..."

Sarah

"First time visitor to Fox & Ferret and what an amazing experience ! Staff were absolutely fantastic , drinks served were beautiful and as for the..."

Dale

"I had brunch here. Though they dont have a different brunch menu you will get most of the things you can think of eating in morning. The service is..."

Rohit

"Atmosphere and service was good. A bit disappointing that they had run out of stones for the stone grill menu and the fish of the day. All in all, a..."

Greg

"Regularly have lunch here and the lunch menu is great value for money, the cajun chicken sandwhich, soft tacos and fish and chips are delicious and..."

Grace

"Good food for what it is, great bar grub with the benefit of Stone grill if you want to spice thing up, lots if friendly staff. Worth a try for a..."

Brad Sherry

"Relatively nice atmosphere although the music was a bit loud had to shout to talk to my friends however the music itself was good. Very delicious..."

Cameron Hambébé Buckley

"Have tried several dishes here - Steak & Rib combo, Stonegrill, Surf&Turf - and all are great. Service seems to be highly dependent on where..."

Jojo

"The two of us went for lunch in the weekend and had a great meal complete with great service. We will certainly be back and the voucher system worked..."

Shirley Yates

"(thursday 19th april rnd 7.30pm)We went to several places but were all full before we went here, when we entered it was as busy as every other..."

Deb King

"Me and my group of friends always come here for drinks, but on St. Patrick's Day we all decided to have dinner here as well. I had the StoneGrill..."

E N

"Went in after a movie with friends.Great atmosphere and we were given good seats over looking the bar area.Food was really good. Large..."

Sandy Sue Duncan

"Favourite local for our flat mainly because its not far and not too expecnsieve. Good pub vibe and good prices for pints (at least $1 cheaper than..."

Sam Roberts

"Really great night here. Excellent accommodating staff, very good meal, great menu selection, it did take a little longer than usual but very busy..."

Gary

"Got the big breakfast for $27. Was absolutely huge and barely finished it! Good pub..."

Louis Martin

"Great spot. Was kinda busy for a weekday at lunchtime, but the service was great and the food came out fairly..."

Daryl Linton

"Nice place with great atmosphere for couple pints with mates and watching some games, the food is just average. The stone grill sounds fun, and it is..."

Carl K

"Great atmosphere, walked into such an awesome vibe. Meals were delicious. My Stonegrill mains was spot on 👌. Would definitely come back here..."

Ingrid Chapman

"A brilliant place for a good pint and a better than average pub meal. I had the venison which was superb and a colleague had the rib eye which was..."

Kevin Shaw

"I need to say. This place made our Rugby World Cup. I am not just saying it because SA winning, but they are really the real deal. The food was great..."

Iwan Bronkhorst

"Great service and friendly staff! The place was a bit busy so the food was a little slow to come out but the staff were great at letting us know of..."

Kinsey Hall

"Excellent restaurant for a family meal. Customer service was great and there's a kids' menu. They were also able to accommodate for our dietary..."

Edmund Sia

"As a party of 6 we arrived with out a booking 9/9 / 2023 after leaving another establishment being unhappy with the menu choice . We were warmly..."

Marty Ireland

"Fantastic super friendly staff that made us feel welcome. Food and atmosphere was great as well. Highly recommended...."

Quentin Cavanagh

"I overestimate how hungry I was 🙃😂 literally ate half of pork ribs and 1 taco and I was in a food comer. The food great the pulled beef taco is..."

Claudia Lo

"Food and hospitality are always great at Fox n..."

Panagiotis Bougos

"We hired the top floor for a private function. We were well looked after and provided for over the evening and very impressed with the standard of..."

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