The staff were lovely and friendly with really good service. The portions were big! Great value for money. I wish the food cabinet had written what each food item was but the staff was more than willing to tell me. The cabinet dessert looked yummy. The potato rosti hash brown were different and tasty
Must be one of Christchurch's best-kept cafe secrets. A little off the beaten track in an industrial area of Heathcote Valley, but well worth a visit. The service was fantastic. As soon as we arrived a friendly waitress brought us menus and took coffee orders. The coffee was excellent - decent strength and smooth taste. The food was brilliant as well and delivered very quickly. I had the apple cinnamon oat pancakes with berry compote, Greek yogurt and maple syrup. They tasted great and it was a pretty hearty breakfast (I almost struggled to finish the last bite). My breakfast companions' Eggs Benedict also got two thumbs up. I also appreciated the quiet environment (the background music was kept to a low volume).
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Looking for a child-friendly lunch spot near the Gondola, Castle Rock popped up on our radar. Tucked away on a back road in an industrial area, it really is a hidden gem. It definitely lives up to the child-friendly rep - upon entry we were offered our choice of three different types of high chair!
The food here is hearty, comfort food style meals but provided plenty of choice for both the vegetarian and lactose-intolerant members of our group. Coffees and shakes were generous serves and well-received. Service was quick and friendly, although the number of customers flying through meant that we were not revisited after our meals were brought to the table.
I have two little nit-picks with the place. First of all, the interior of the cafe is packed with tables leaving very little room to move around. Leaving strollers in the car if you can would be a wise choice. Secondly, despite having lots of both indoor and outdoor toys, the doors are easy for toddlers to maneuver and the outdoor area is not fenced, making it harder for parents of toddlers to relax completely. While we'd definitely return, the cafe is perhaps best for those families with non-mobile infants and those with older children.
Oh my goodness, the food is to die for!
The atmosphere is great and the setting is perfect. They've got a beautiful little garden hidden away too.
They've been nominated for best cafe in NZ this year and I can see why. I'll be back, over and over.
What a place.
We went to the Castle Rock Cafe for brunch today. We go out for lunch every day and expected this to be another wolf in sheeps clothing. What we got was friendly, professional service where the customer is king. We got the sirloin steak and hubby had a filled bap. I was asked what kind of cheese I wanted, I chose blue and was fronted with a very pretty plate that was loaded with flavour and freshness. The bap was generously filled with fresh ingredients and was good value as was the Philly cheese sirloin. The coffees were just right, well made and the right temperature.....too many establishments are serving lukewarm coffees that quite frankly are no reason to expect repeat business. This cafe is deservedly busy and is now our new local. Highly recommended and deserves it's accolades.
We come to Castle Rock every Wednesday. I look forward to our visit days before. This is my happy place. This is the best cafe in Christchurch. Why? Great prices, great coffee (Supreme), best of all, amazing service that's consistent. This place is a must.
Excellent service, friendly staff and great coffee. Very impressed. I am gluten free and the staff bend over backwards to help, and vary the menu to accommodate. Must go back more often!!!! Would definitely recommend
Good food that is rustic and simple but also very tasty, the coffee is great and the atmosphere is a rustic surrounding adding the comfort to your experience and to further the experience the customer service is spot on they are friendly and cater to your individual needs. Would recommend this cafe to anyone.
I went there for my 5oth birthday brunch, on the sunday 14th april, and I must say the service and the waitress young blonde, she was such and excellence, and very friendly and helps you decide whats in the menu, well worth the travel, we live on the other side of town. meals were tasty and satisfying will be back, with our friends and family.
Every time we visit for brunch on the weekend we are made to feel so welcome. The food is consistently excellent. An awesome choice on the menu and great coffee as well.
Have taken a number of our friends and family there as well. They have all been impressed and will visit again
Absolutely amazing coffee and food! I drop in everyday morning for coffee and go for lunch at least one a week. Fantastic service, in fact the best service you will ever get anywhere! Beautiful artwork too Amy!! I highly recommend this cafe as the best cafe to go to! You won't be disappointed. You guys at Castle Rock cafe ROCK BIG TIME! I'll be back as soon as my wrist has mended and I can drive again or when one of my friends will bring me!
Arohanui
We have never had a disappointing visit here!! It is by far the best cafe in Christchurch!! Awesome service, amazing food and really good coffee. Child and pooch friendly too :) Would definitely recommend this cafe to anyone, especially for breakfast (they have the best mushrooms!!) or if you're wanting a new 'local'. I am a vegetarian and they cater any meal I want to suit my needs. It also has a cute outdoor area, good indoor/outdoor flow and a cool vibe. Love, love, love Castle Rock :)
This is the best cafe in Christchurch and you know it before you even walk in. On the door they say no bikers.
Absolutely awesome - we revisited one of our favourite local cafes only a few days after the earthquake. There they were open and serving fantastic coffee, fresh food and lots of love up to everyone who walks in the door. The weekend breakfast menu is good quality cafe food - eggs and trimmings all round (the mushrooms were fab), fresh breads, pancakes for the kids - just what the doctor ordered. This place is an oasis, treat yourself.
Amazing food, wonderful staff, in a stylish environment. I love eating here.
the first time we visited castle rock cafe and we are big fun of you now!
great food, very friendly and prompt serving, and great price too!
still hard to find out the cafe which kids and parents both enjoy, but here's the one!
we're definitely highly recommend to friends and coming back again soon. great work guys!
We feel lucky that our office is handy to this cafe as they have great food, great prices and great staff. We even go there in the weekends for brunch as we know we wont be disappointed. Very highly recommended!
I've been to this cafe now at least four times and each time have been delighted with the food, the excellent service and the child-friendly atmosphere. Toys for the children, colouring in pictures and pencils and the food is well priced.
A hidden gem!
Really impressed. Great food and primo staff. Really good value for money. Love that fritter stack!
I am addicted to this place! The staff, the food, the atmosphere, is just top rated. :)
This place is fantastic, staff who love what they do and have thought of everything. A great wee spot to enjoy breakfast or lunch away from the hustle and crazy prices on the high street. I say no more- check it out!! they even have sunglasses to borrow on sunny days
Highly reccommend escaping the city cafes to visit the friendly team at Castle Rock!..& they have now opened for weekend brunch.
I had the seafood chowder, it was absolutley amazing! if your looking for fab food & Great value for money then im sure youll be as pleased as we were!(go the $10 breakfast!)
See you again soon!
Thanks guys!
Sarah
Amazing food at a fair price. The meals were not small and definitely filled you up. I got the fried chicken and sweet chilli waffles, nothing to complain about at all, they really hit the spot 👌. Other pictured meals are the Angus beef burger (with added bacon), the Castle Rock salad, and the big breakfast. Very tasty meals, 5 stars for sure.
We had breakfast there yesterday, I had a large hot chocolate, very well prepared and tasty, we all had the $10 weekend specials, there were 3 on offer, I had sausages, eggs, and chips, the girls enjoyed the other two $10 specials, the menu was very good, eggs bene, big breakfast, etc, we will definitely be back, yum.
The big breakfast is huge! So cheap too and great quality.
We stopped in for breakfast. Ended up with the Big Breakfast, well worth the $10. We left with full tummys. Service was quick and polite. Cafe was clean. Would happily go back there again.
Good range of food on the menu as well as the Big Breakfast.
I came here once two years ago, and it was dark without much food. I saw the ad in FB and just had a visit today. It is much over my expectations! I had waffle chicken and absolutely love it! Cabinet has great variety of food, and my friend had a panini she said it’s nice too!
The free fruit tea is defiantly a bonus! Highly recommended.
This cafe is amazing place in Christchurch. Very healthy and delicious foods and nice brewed coffee ever in Christchurch!
Also there are very friendly staffs working in the cafe. I will definitely come back soon to have a cup of coffee and foods!
Had a great breakfast there a week ago - excellent menu, both of us were really happy with our respective choices (big breakfast, and omelette), no canned music (which so frequently makes quiet conversation impossible), coffee was great, staff extremely friendly and competent, we look forward to making regular visits!
This place is a must try! Awesome staff, amazing, tasty and well presented food. The coffee is on point every time and hands down the best Salmon Eggs Benedict I have ever tasted! This place truly is 'well worth finding' !! :)
Absolutely amazing food, staff are lovely and the serving sizes are just such good value for money. Definitely coming back
We had a group of 14 at the cafe.
The service was awesome & The food was great .
Lovely cabinet food and a great selection of the menu.
We I'll definitely be back.
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