The food is outstanding, marvellous , absolutely delectable, can't go wrong with the food at the foundation cafe. Best cafe in Christchurch. I always get the Big Breakfast the Veggie one, it is always 100% hands down. The coffee is divine too, I go back for seconds most of the time. The Lime Blossom and chamomile tea is the best tea also the scones are to die for, best scones in Christchurch both Date and orange and cheese scones are mouth watering. The staff are extraordinarily friendly and always get a warm welcome from the staff especially the manager Susan, her and the rest of the staff know how to create a warm hospitable environment. Very cordial, gregarious team at the foundation cafe. Never had a problem with them at all, no faults whatsoever. The music they play varies, different genres, and fits in well with the cafe environment. They are very quick at serving food and making coffee and they try extremely well even when they are under pressure as this cafe is always teeming with people. They still manage to work expeditiously under stressful conditions which I think is outstanding. Susan the manager knows how to run the cafe very well, she has impressive communication skills and is exceptionally well at managing her team to the best of her ability, she is very vocal, that's a good thing you always know when she is around. She has a good work ethic and gets on extremely well with her team. Anne is very friendly and welcoming too. The rest of the staff are excellent, the foreign people are nice and love their accents . All of the positive things I mentioned are what makes the foundation cafe unique and special. I noticed people have put negative comments up about their experience at the Foundation Cafe, have these people got the right forum, sure its not supposed to be aimed at another cafe, find it hard to believe myself.

What a fabulous location with a menu to die for! Loads of options for all your dietary needs & lovely service from all staff! Fast service despite being very busy & made a drink for my friend that was not on the menu a ‘London fog’. I enjoyed my long black with cream (no extra charge for the cream) so much I forgot to snap a photo but check out the cabinet selection! I’ll be back to try the food - my friend had a pasta salad that was creamy & delicious & they have fresh salads every day! Winning!