TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated October 2024

"Food was delicious. We went here for brunch a few ago. Staff were helpful and polite. It’s a nice, busy cafe, with good brunch food. We will go..."

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

Loaded Chicken Waffle with Bacon

Thai Beef Noodle Salad

hot chocolate

Pork and Bacon Sausage

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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Unknown Chapter Coffee Roasters

87/100 (2207 ratings)

Scrambled Eggs on a Toast

Hot Chocolate & Latte

Hau Dumi & Avocado Salad Bowl

Banana Bread

Scrambled Tofu with Beetroot Hummus

Quesadilla

Oat & Chia Porridge

english breakfast

Shredded Beef Flatbread

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

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

Drexel's Restaurant

86/100 (3433 ratings)

Farmers Breakfast and French Toast

Crepes

Salad

Pancake Stack with Blueberry

Bagels

Salmon

Eggs Benedict and Farmers Breakfast

Cakes

Breakfast Bagel with Cream Cheese

Preserved Raspberry Jam

Flat White

Drexels Special Big Breakfast with Cornbeef Hash and Pancakes

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

Lemon Tree Cafe

Breakfast French Toast

Elderberry Lemon Pancakes

Wheelchair Accessible

"Friendly place with excellent menu and best service in Christchurch. Owners take pride in their presentation of the atmosphere and..."

Joe Chan

"Would 10/10 come back the next time I’m in..."

Chloe.mannion01

"Gorgeous little place, loved the interior staff were friendly and coffee was good. Inviting exterior with flowers and a real homely feel..."

Reuben Black

"Great place nice staff. Beautiful food sensational surroundings very nice cakes scones the settings one of the best I have seen for cafe close to..."

Glenn Harbeck

"Love this little place, cute and special in its own right. Often enjoy coming here and grabbing a coffee. Food is really good and I'd recommend this..."

Carl M.

"Staff here are incredibly friendly and great their regular customers very kindly and make the effort to get to know their customers. The cafe also..."

Sarah

"A nice little quiet cafe I discovered on a walk - with lots of pretty knickknacks decorating the interior. Friendly staff and nice coffees - good..."

Christina Wu

"We have only been here once and at first i was surprise with their decor- its different and creative.We ordered pancakes and eggs benedict and i..."

Sanchit Kaushal

"I love this place, it is such a beautiful cafe and has a very relaxing vibe to it. The decor was also absolutely beautiful, the food was exceptional..."

Alliah

"This cafe is reasonably priced, the food comes out quickly and tastes delicious. The decor is unique and has a homey feel. The only downside is that..."

Alice

"Welcoming, sunny and very beautiful cafe. Flowers in front of shop make it different from any other. Gardeners will love this cafe. Food was..."

Lois Croon

"The lemon tree cafe provides a lovely relaxing environment- the decor of the cafe is very quirky and cute- love all of the plants! The menu is a very..."

Jess

"Great spot for catch up, located in city centre but away from hustle and bustle, very cozy! The cafe is nicely decorated with Art Deco touch. Sitting..."

Cherry Huang

"Great quirky spot. Went to some of the other nearby coffee spots, but gave up after waiting way too long. This place has awesome, friendly, quick..."

Daryl Streat

"Popped in with my son this morning with the intention of coffee and maybe a slice from the cabinet but ended up ordering from the menu and am I glad..."

Erin F

"Lovely place to spend an afternoon with friends. Service is very good. Food is tasty too. The best thing is coffee as other cafes may not be able to..."

serina chi

"Went to Lemon Tree for a birthday brunch today and it's a 11/10! The food was so incredible, really beautiful presentation and very filling. The..."

Greta B

"OMG what a wonderful cafeteria! The food quality and services are top-class. You should try it once. They take care of every order right and don’t..."

Eskedar Asfaw

"Lemon Tree is one of my favourite places in Christchurch to go for a coffee and some brunch. Everything is so well priced and the atmosphere is..."

Kiran Skelton

"They have the stunning best avocado toast ever😍 you must try!! The French toast was good too! Best breakfast in Christchurch..."

Ayumi

"Beautifully arranged meals 💫 The elderflower lemon pancakes were fluffy and flavour packed. Topped with grilled banana, maple syrup, berry..."

F H

"Lovely place, very interesting decor, felt very at home. Food looked amazing and did not disappoint taste wise either. Staff very friendly and..."

Leanne Opthoog

"Always a good morning to have a great coffee here and relax in a older looking set up..."

Mark Edwardson

"gave me the complete wrong order but i am filled with anxiety so didnt point it out - it was alright just not what i ordered. staff were so friendly ..."

Meredith Harrison

"Love the old fashioned decor. Would be great for a casual work function. Lots of tables and chairs and big enough to hold a..."

Louise Burgess

"The best breakfast in town. Their Chicken n waffle, the coffee, salmon benedict is one of the best in town! We love the decor too, it feels like..."

Zerihun Aschalew

"One of Best Coffe shops you could enjoy your break time in Christchurch. Perfect atmosphere, Lovely interior design, Friendly staff and fantastic..."

chanmo Gu

"Best chicken and waffles I've had in chch. The sauce/syrup was spicy and tangy and is the first place I've visited that uses Liege waffles! Would..."

Leinad Diaz

"Ditch the fancy hotel Afternoon Tea experiences if old school charm is your thing. We like the unpretentious and charming neighbourhood ambience of..."

Goldie Saw

Sun Dog Diner

86/100 (1560 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fantastic place for excellent food and great atmosphere. I was greeted with a warm welcome with the level of hospitality remaining high throughout my..."

David Quinn

"What a fantastic place. Great Animation/comic strip vibe,but the food is absolutely delicious. I had the southern fried chicken with fries,(the best..."

Lawrence Allen

"This is a amazing brunch spot. Phenomenal food and drinks with a unique atmosphere to boot. The custom specialty made drink menu, both alcoholic and..."

Tom

"Our family desperately needing breakfast and after hearing amazing things about this location we gave it a shot. Called ahead and our table was..."

Matthew Adams

"This has got to be my favourite restaurant of all time! I really wish we lived closer so I could visit here all the time. I love everything about..."

Kelsey D’Rozario

"After daughter's string concert we stopped by Sun Dog Diner for dinner, GREAT experience! The atmosphere, the food (with authentic ingredients, not..."

Zoe Ringland

"A delicious meal just down the street from our hotel. The Diner's décor is fascinating and worth 5 or minutes of your time. We ordered several items..."

Bee Dub

"Food was delicious, service was up beat and the staff were so friendly. We were walk ins and they kindly found somewhere for us. Will definitely go..."

Julie Freeman

"This place is unreal! Stop reading reviews and just check it out. Not everyday that you come across a place with 4.7 stars after 900 reviews! Pro..."

Shawn Francis

"The family and I had a late breakfast at the Sundog Diner, the place was clean and nicely laid out with lots of nods to the original American diners,..."

Rob Hunt

Dux Dine

85/100 (5522 ratings)

Hot Smoked Akaroa Salmon

Pesto

Fish

Moules Frites Mussels and Chips

Buttermilk Fried Calamari

Halloumi

Calamares

Pea and Halloumi Fritters

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Street Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Food was of good portion and nice flavor! The salmon salad was huge and the vegetables were very fresh. Egg Benedict was made well and the sauce was..."

Hanajan

"14th Anniversary second visit and enjoyed our corner behind the glass with clear ray of winter sun. Shakshuka is good if you enjoy tomatoes you get..."

Adnan Kilani

"The staff here are just amazing ...so friendly, polite and helpful, I had the mushrooms in filo pastry in a beautiful red wine..."

Lisa Mclaughlin

"The food was absolutely delicious and incredibly impressive for an all vegetarian and vegan menu. The cocktails are also to die for. Will definitely..."

Kiran Skelton

"The mussels were great, and I had a nostalgic cocktail that was yummy! Great intimate atmosphere for me &..."

Sarah Jane

"Beautiful dishes. Fish cooked perfectly, summer risotto was my fav! Three of us felt desserts can be improve..."

Suzy A

"The restaurant is beautiful, the food consistently delicious. What's not to like. The customers speak too loudly - but that's not the restaurant's..."

Colleen Moloney

"We ate the seafood platter for two as part of their snack menu. Although they didn’t have mussels, the salmon and calamari were really tasty. There..."

Jairo Ramirez

"It's a bit unfortunate that the fantastic food was let down by the service. We ordered drinks and then food. A while later, an entree and a main..."

Stuart Robertson

"My family has eaten here a couple of times. We feel like the food is a bit of mixed quality; some things we like a lot and some we don’t. Most..."

Ben Bob

"Shared seafood chowder to start. It was a very generous portion and tasty and came in two separate bowls. My sole with lemon butter was fantastic...."

Nick Reedy

"Very busy but staff made it not stressful. Great live music. Fish cooked to perfection. Might pay to book when this busy. Average wait for meal 30..."

Scott Pickering

"Calamari and cauliflower were amazing, great flavour and the dipping for the calamari was particularly inspired. Got the chowder for a main with..."

Aarron Harland

"We were two couples, one of which is vegetarian. The menu has a number of excellent and creative and DELICIOUS vegetarian selections. My husband and..."

Donna Chazanov

"Amazing time we had. All staffs are lovely kind :-) foods are fresh and tasty really enjoyed. Big portion we are stuffed. Would love to visit..."

mamatomochu

"Being vegetarian ourselves, we have been to Dux Dine many times, usually for dinners. Thanks to GrabOne coupons for “lunch platter for 2”, we..."

Shirish Paranjape

Therapy

Avocado Smash with Poached Eggs

Sausage roll

Avocado Toast w Poached Eggs

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had the special of the day, a vegetable soup, which was absolutely delicious. The employees were very accommodating, and let my friend and I split..."

Helga Wilson

"Vwry polite staff they were snowed under on xmas day but our wait was worth it. Menu from pre prepared shelf panninis and pies... But yummy...."

Global Foodie & Filmy

"Good location, very clean & tidy with newspapers available. Service good.Had the Santana & apricot scone which was good - asked for it to be..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Great location in the city, nice clean attractive cafe with delicious coffee and even better food with good vegetarian and gluten free options too. I..."

CJ Liu

"This place is great - nice clean modern set up amongst the surrounding carnage. Food well presented and now this is how I serve my scrambled eggs at..."

Miss Persistant

"Beautifully decorated wee cafe a must to try especially their food so yummy. Sitting outside watching the world go by and the bird life near the..."

Donna Cowan

"Situated slightly to the north of the Container Mall with views out past the tram to the Avon River. The outdoor seating makes a lot of sense on a..."

Free Trade Winds

"Excellent 'wonder woman' service. Scrumptious French toast although wasn't expecting the banana to be in the skin (maybe it's a thing? And it didn't..."

Jo Gwilliam

"Fine place. Got coffee and chockolat. Two cakes. Fine!! Friendly..."

Frank Osbæck

"From outside it looks like a normal cafe with standard food, but after you get your order you will be surprised by how exquisite the food is! We..."

海青工商李郁旻

"Lovely little cafe in the heart of the city! The staff are super friendly and provide excellent customer service. The cafe has a very warm and..."

Amelia Hamlin

"This is our first time to this cafe. The food came shortly after we ordered it. The portion was slightly larger than what I expected. It tasted..."

Charlene Smith

"Lovely service, very friendly, good atmosphere. I sat outside where the birds perched to snatch a crumb which I would've shared gladly but I only..."

Tamara Hopkins

"This would have to be one of my best café experiences in Christchurch. Super-friendly service, brilliant coffee (strong, but smooth) and the food..."

Zak McKracken

"Low key cafe serving local office workers. A good variety of cabinet food and cooked breakfast options. My GF salmon roulade was rich and cheesy,..."

Shay Zhang

"Loved the breakfast menu warm welcome and customer service..thanks so..."

Dennis Rollings

"Beautiful cheese and ham toastie! Wow, great price with heaps of melted gooey goodness on fresh baked bread. The service was good and fast. Highly..."

Braam Compton

"Our first coffee in Christchurch was at this caffe. The ladies make the most fabulous moccocino and their smiles added to the already warm..."

Spin Pkk

"We stopped by to have late lunch and we came back the next day because the coffee was great and the owner/staff were lovely! It's great to find..."

Carla Vilanova

"Was wandering around and the smell of bacon dragged me in! Great food coffee and..."

Gordon Shaw

"The coffee and food are great. Nice coffee, excellent..."

Jess Cribb

"Great services and menus. Easy to access..."

chanmo Gu

"One of our favorite little spots for breakfast when we are in central city Christchurch. Our usual is eggs benedict and a flat..."

Charissa Wilcoxon-Newton

"Lovely coffee, lovely muffin, lovely staff and cheerful. A must to go..."

Barry Caukill

The Option Bistro And Wines

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had a great dinner the other day for our anniversary. Perfect place to celebrate. Awesome food and 5-star service, not to say about their wine..."

paula

"What better place to start the Crazy Season than at The Option Bistro? As always, Sabina and Sergio's hospitality elevated the dining experience,..."

Bogdan Draganescu

"I highly recommend this cosy and chic restaurant, the ambiance is superb, the service fantastic and the owners always greet us with a smile. We..."

Carmen Draganescu

"Great cozy place for fine dining. Welcoming staff and owners. I would recommend the steak, fish, pork belly bites pizza, just a few dishes I have..."

Cristian

"I had my 80th birthday at The Option. Sabina was just amazing. Everything went like clockwork. Food and service were really great. The tables were..."

John Kavanagh

"Excelent food and service, great collection of wines, best in town!!! I recommend pork belly and the beef..."

Razvan Secareanu

"Beautiful food, an extensive wine list and wonderful staff - Sergio and his team are fantastic at catering to all dietary requirements and needs. I..."

Caroline Paynter

"OMG! I had the garlic bread with my beer then a steak with a glass of red wine… That was just perfect 😊 Compliment to the Chef, you have a real..."

Cyril Fleurot

"The team at the Option Bistro are amazing. This quaint eatery is a huge credit to our lovely neighbourhood. The food is always tasty and the owners..."

Rob Naeyaert

"We had a wonderful evening with fantastic and attentive hosts , the food was sublime and the entertainment by Norm Bland was the cherry on the..."

Cathy Saxon

"Excellent friendly service. Nice atmosphere to the place. Great menu selection. Good quality food. I can recommend the Pork Belly and the Apple..."

Michael McGimpsey

"Great service, great food...."

James Maguire

"Excellent friendly service. A place with a good atmosphere. Great menu selection. Quality..."

Griffith Wallace

"A real hidden treasure. Never a problem getting a table. Staff always very obliging and the food first..."

Karen Dunsmuir

"Enjoyed the food but considered the beer price..."

David Cotter

"Went for my birthday. Service wine and food could not be faulted. It was very quiet with few people but that suited us both as it made for a very..."

Tony J Carter

"Reasonably priced menu. Fabulous food, friendly..."

darrell john

Seven Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing breakfast this morning 10/10 highly recommend Great staff Lovely cafe Amazing food We will definitely be back again in..."

Kaci Lane

"Wonderful experience, my husband and I had their special breakfast which was enough for two and also a tea pot which was real tea. Every thing was..."

Ali

"Great coffee (which is hard to find in this area, believe it or not), lovely staffs. Food is good, and I'm surprised at the variety of..."

Norman

"very very nice.Would recommend to all my friendsall our meals were superb.staff were very friendly and made us feel very welcome, lovely..."

Carole Dixon

"I remember when 7 first opened, I met one of the owners at The Twisted Hop in Poplar Lanes. She advised me that this was going to be a café that..."

Rich T

"Easy to book online. Someone contacted me early on a weekend day so that was excellent. Great service and delicious..."

Nicola Hamilton

"Easy to book online and they had nicely decorated the table for us too! Amazing food and great..."

Natalie Harrison

"As always - great food! Booking online a real plus! Will keep coming..."

Dale Hatzipanis

"I was so glad to be able to book online, especially as it was a public holiday and was rung to have my booking confirmed. When we arrived we had an..."

Margaret Rangi

"I loved being able to book online and was very impressed to receive a personal message from Margaret confirming my booking, along with a note..."

Tamara Williams

"Absolutely special time at Beat Street! While miss beautiful French Yves, so happy to see barrista Sam! I love his great coffee, topped off with..."

Robyn Robinson

"Fabulous place - the food is excellent and the service is superb! I eat here every week if I can, it's the best cafe around this area. Has both good..."

Mick

"excellent selection of both cabinet food and meals from the menu. Service is always..."

Cam

"They have amazing food and coffee. However, level of service is passable. Nice place to eat..."

Monique Milne

"Great location close to many other places in christchurch. The garden scenery makes it a nice place to relax while enjoying a bite to eat from a wide..."

Anna Adams

"The Urban Platter at Seven is irresistible. It has the combination of fresh flavours and textures that mix together to provide a memorable lunch. ..."

Saara Koster

"Consistently great food. Highly recommend the Corn Fritters for breakfast.Excellent..."

Angela

"A great little cafe in a handy spot. Quick, friendly service, tasty lunch dishes, good prices, plenty of parking, close to shops, the university..."

Carol Mutch

"Great little Cafe bar on Riccarton Road across from the Bush Inn Centre. They serve 2 eggs on toast which was very nice with coffee (or tea I would..."

Murray Quartly

"Friendly staff,, great place for a feed. French toast and big..."

Trev Hutt

"Omg what absolutely awesome Cafe, staff are amazing, so friendly and helpful, and the food is amazing and great..."

tracey Reid

"Took relatives from the North Island for brunch last Sunday. Very good menu choices and the cabinet options looked very tempting. Reasonable prices,..."

Alison Cooper

"Great service and lovely..."

Hayley Mulligan

"Very nice service. Enjoyed my tasty fresh salads...."

Helen Gardner

"Pleasantly surprised with our experience here! Great coffee, friendly staff & loved that they offered 'baby' big breakfast/eggs bene in addition to..."

Lana McCarthy

"Great cafe in Upper Riccarton! Great customer service and very good value for money. Nice range of options from the pantry and they have a nice..."

Edmund Sia

"Popped in for a weekday lunch. Friendly greeting upon entry and came over to our table to take drinks orders - coffee was great! Came back for meal..."

Nigel Wall

"Great coffee. French toast cooked to perfection. I. e the bacon was nice and tender not burnt to a crisp and a generous amount of maple syrup to..."

Stephen Burton

"Great quite venue, good food and pleasant service. Right in the heart of upper..."

Tony Agrella

"Had another lovely brekki pick-up experience for the family from our usual spot during level 3 Lockdown. Food quality was still consistently great...."

David Wei

"Great staff and food. The sausage rolls are the best I've ever had. Dog..."

Donna Cap

"We had our post wedding brunch at Seven Cafe. I would like to commend Elaine (manager) and her staff for the amazing job they did. Elaine was..."

Tina Knutson

"Had brunch on sunday morning, wasn't too busy. The food was super tasty and came out fast. Good coffee..."

Amy Sloane

"Food and service was excellent.The staff very happy,cheerful and efficient.Coffee was nice and hot and tasted great, obviously they have a very good..."

Lawrence Allen

"Great wee Cafe really love the atmosphere, coffee, food and the friendly staff. Scones are to die for, prices are great..."

Anna Johnston

"This cafe is not far from home and its a great place to meet my friends. Staff are very friendly and quick to have a chat with their customers. Cafe..."

Gay Clearwater

Ground Floor Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent service and our food came out very quickly. Super yummy as always! The staff are lovely and friendly :) we always enjoy eating..."

Jet Nacional

"Had brunch here recently. Service was quick and coffee arrived soon after. We ordered eggs bene salmon with a side of bacon, and corn fritters with..."

Shelley Williams

"Absolutely delicious breakfast. The eggs were cooked to perfection and the coffee was close to my favourite cafe in Brunswick Melbourne. Very..."

Tom Dixon

"A group of four of us went here for breakfast on a Saturday morning. I decided to check it out based on the other great reviews.Service was..."

Simon Daniel

"LOVE this place! I have Celiacs disease & I find it challenging to eat out, the Gluten Free pancakes with bacon banana are a real treat..."

Kristin Gibson

"Always great service. They even come out to the..."

Sarah Robertson

"If I could, I really want to rate a 6-star out of 5, absolutely surprised by the latte art and the freshness of the food with perfect cook. Just..."

SHARON S

"Very impressed latte art! Lots option for breakfast menu but not much food in the cabinet so if you wanna grab something nibble then here might not..."

Suzy A

"Really enjoyed a sunny afternoon here. The iced mocha was incredible, the Thai beef salad was tasty, but the beef was a bit tough. The wedges were..."

Matt Aldridge

"Wasn't a planned visit but I'm glad that we popped in. The kids menus are varied, interesting, and good value. Plenty of options for the adults as..."

Keri Hodgman

"The best breakfast and brunch in chch and suit Asian appetite！It‘s worth mentioning that cakes and desserts are soooooo good！！Suggest..."

Jing

"Favourite cafe of chch! Adorable latte art and awesome food, good for vegetarians too! Super friendly staff and excellent service..."

Mel Cresswell

"Such a great cafe! Excellent service, food and coffee..."

Michelle Gillman

"A great coffee and decorations on top what can i say....wow!! We all had something different Only dropped in for a coffee but will be back to try..."

Glenda Evans

"Food is okay. Looks good inside. I like the ornaments on the wall. Staffs are nice. I think the place just needs a bit of..."

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"Food was good but the coffee was great. Requested for a dragon drawing and that's what I got. I don't know of any places that would offer..."

Chris L

Park Ranger

84/100 (1410 ratings)

Pistachio and Ginger Slice

Vege Muffin

Moroccan Spiced Carrot Salad

Chia Bowl & Breakfast Butty

Toasts

Egg Bacon and Mushroom on Toast

Big Park Breakfast

Spinach Rocket Cucumber and Radish Salad

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent brunch cafe. All of the usual cabinet offerings but couldn't go past the menu options. The chia bowl with fresh fruit and mango was a..."

Gerard Hermans

"Cosy setting with a great variety of food and excellent coffee. The cabinet food was really tasty and the breakfast menu just as good. I appreciated..."

Ashleigh Muir

"Very hard to get a seat. Not the staffs fault but this was the 3rd time we tried to get a table and finally got one, it’s always super busy. Food..."

heymish

"Came to Park Ranger for a team breakfast. The place was busy, but our meals still came out quickly. Every person in the team loved their meals. I'm a..."

Theresa C-S

"Food is absolutely 5 stars, fair price and amazing taste. Coffee beans were good but froth..."

JR FU

"Delicious breakfast! This place is amazing, my workmates had the avocado on toast and I had the smoothie with granola and fruit and it was amazing...."

Keryn Craddock

"It was our first time eating here, and it was absolutely delicious and a very big breakfast. We will definitely be going back again. It was a very..."

Rosemarie Ambler

"Very impressed! Arrived right on opening 7am and suddenly the place was buzzing with customers. Easy to see why food fabulous and good coffee...."

Bernie C

"Beautifully presented chia seed bowl that was absolutely huge. Very tasty and full of fresh fruit. Staff were friendly. Busy but lovely location..."

Shannen Commons

"It's hard to find a barista that gets the temperature nice and hot without burning it, but the girl who does my almond latte is a master. This has..."

Paige Officer

Strawberry Fare

84/100 (3034 ratings)

Sunken Chocolate Cake

Ultimate Chocolate Dessert

Dreamy Creamy Cheesecake

Caramel Hazelnut Torte

Eggs Benedict with salmon

Pasta

Sticky Date Pudding with Caramel Sauces

French Toast N Bacon with Maple Syrup

Crème Brulée

Confit

Risotto

Bombe Alaska and Salted Caramel

Cheesecakes

Salmon

Chef's Choice Platter

"really good. the best restaurant in..."

Yueyinteng

"Delicious dessert plates! Love the fresh taste cream along with the chocolate, sweet but not heavy. Two plates are a bit too much for two, but we..."

Sylvia

"Couldn't have asked for a better end to the Birthday celebrations.....Strawberry Fare is everything that a good fine dinning restaurants..."

Ozzy Kunnu

"What an amazing meal. Went for a work function. Main meal was good but the star of the night was the desserts. They looked like pieces of..."

Cindy White

"I went here for dinner on a busy Friday night and it was great! I had the Caesar salad for my main as I was saving myself for dessert! The salad was..."

Holly R

"After visiting Christchurch a million times, I eventually got to Strawberry Fare, made it for brekkie. Very quiet the morning we visited but it..."

Zebedee

"It was amazing dessert !! All staffs are friendly and nice :) We ordered special tasting so can try each dessert little bit. It was worth to try and..."

Jcmh0411

"Came here for breakfast. Great atmosphere, good vibes and delicious food. We got the Poached berries, creme fraiche, maple syrup it was quite rich..."

Simon Spencer Xu

"Always my favourite place for dessert. Loved and tried all the dessert. Chocolate pate crunch is still my fave. Good atmosphere. Parking can be a..."

FoodieGirl

"Try the chocolate and raspberry cake with raspberry coulis, you won't regret it! Quite possibly the best chocolate cake I've had in my..."

Ash Sophia

"Been having desserts here since 1989 when I was living in Christchurch. Though the desserts menu has reduced, the quality of dessert is still as good..."

Marcia3939

"I wouldn't really recommend this place for their mains - because lets be real you can have the same mains at any other restaurant for less than what..."

Yas Ali

"I've only been there for dessert! It's the best place to go if you want good dessert. Pricey but worth it. Can get quite busy! I always go for the..."

Sj

"If you've got a sweet tooth then this is your heaven. Strawberry Fare always goes down a treat with friends and family. I visited this charming spot..."

Lola Bailey

"The best desert i have eaten in New Zealand. Lemon cheesecake is just marvellous😍. The restaurant seems a bit crowded. But the desert makes it..."

Anurag Bagalkot

"Probably the best dessert place in Christchurch! Reasonably priced for the size and quality of dessert. Sticky date, bread and butter pudding, creme..."

Annie Bananie

"Cor it's been a long while, last time I was here it was still in Peterborough Street. That building's long gone. Mind you most of the street /..."

Free Trade Winds

"As our last meal in Christchurch before we check in to our evening flight, we decided to have a quick feed at Strawberry Fare. I never got the chance..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"I have been there for at lease 5 times. Awesome service and great deserts as always! Tried the chef deserts every time! Very impressive..."

Cici Liu

"Visited for dessert, and ordered chefs pick and was very happy with service.Food was great, very sweet but sauce balanced everything. ..."

Tiffany Shionaka

"Modern diner that has apparently been relocated in recent years, Strawberry Fare is a bustling eatery that sub-specialises in desserts.The..."

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"We went here for a brunch yesterday, after all that hype and recommendations from our friends..We liked the ambience-it was good and..."

Sanchit Kaushal

"Wonderful restaurant! Ideal for special occasions. I have been here for lunch, dinner and desserts. Enjoyed it every single time! Definitely..."

Anna Shevchenko

"Haven't been here for a really long time. We were lucky to find a table in the busy Saturday night. The people are very nice and service is really..."

Ernie Huang

"Excellent food and service.We tried the fish and slow cooked lamb parpadelle. The salmon cooed wroth beatific crisp skin and melted in my..."

Dex Black

"One of the first thing anyone should know about Strawberry Fare is that parking is not an easy achievement. Your best bet is to park somewhere in the..."

Otago Islander

"Always been a keen foodie on this place, they have a really high attention to detail on all of their meals, although price is again slightly high but..."

Mana

"Definitely my favourite dinner and dessert place. The chocolates plate is my favourite! The pillow dessert just melts in your mouth is taste like a..."

Renita Stuart

"This place is located in a phenomenal location. The food is outstanding, especially the dessert. The ambience is great and service is smooth and..."

#1

"Strawberry Fare is a restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, but for me it has always been the dessert place everyone goes to late at..."

Vivi S

"This is absolutely one of my favorite restaurants in Christchurch. It is the perfect spot for all occasions: anniversary, Sunday brunch, casual..."

Cat

"This place is all about the desserts, not quite but thats why I went and I was not disappointed. Main menu look good but thats not what we were after..."

Brad Sherry

"Occasion : BirthdayOrdered: Entrees, Mains and DessertsRecommend: Chef tasting plate of dessertsWe came here just after the..."

Tkb N Kai = #1

"Another dinner here and still the same high quality service and food. Just a main tonight but a very tender medium fillet (I did order medium rare..."

Roger Fraser

"Love it!! but only for dessert ! Great staff , nice place and super yummy , Nice seating if you can get right by the window and look down..."

Peter Jackson

"Went for a girls' night out a few months ago and the food was superb as ever. Delicious salmon with an amazing salad and crème fraiche dressing and..."

Deb McPherson

"Have been to Strawberry Fare numerous times for both brunch and dinner, have always ordered the fillet steak for dinner and can't fault it, it's..."

Sally Spicer

"People say that strawberry fare is a dessert place I disagree with these people. I had the duck it was fabulous and the steak was very good too. The..."

Cheryl Hampton

"Absolutely fantastic restaurant. Had just dessert there first, but the menu is great and dinner a big pleasure with very friendly staff (Eddi, you're..."

Thomas

"I have been here twice and both times the food and service were excellent. However my concern is the wheelchair accessibility. Yes there are tables..."

Isabelle S

"Recently went to Strawberry Fare for dessert, was step sons birthday and his choice. The desserts were great, plentiful and I thought reasonably..."

Shane Bradford

"Absolutely Fabulous Sweetie!Fantastic service from go. Unbelievably, we had a breakdown on the way to the restaurant which completely..."

Mandy Partleton

"Came here on Valentine's Day for dessert and it was delicious and the Cheesecake I had was presented..."

E N

"Wonderful place to celebrate a birthday or other special event. Magical desserts but their light main courses are also just excellent. Great..."

Ruth Spearing

"Been here for mainly for desert but have been for lunch as well once.Very nice and well prepared food, service is always good and especially..."

Ian

"My partner & I dinned at Strawberry Fare for a romantic evening out. We were very very impressed, the meal was absolutely wonderful, I had the..."

Ruby Rapna

"I've been here at different times for breakfasts, full dinners and desserts. Decor and surroundings are nice and the staff have been friendly. The..."

Steve

"Amazing Bfast!! i couldnt not choose what i wanted of the menu so my husband and i shared the eggs benedict, & french toast.. lots of Cinnamon..."

Jess

"I have been here for brunch, dinner, and dessert at different times and have always been impressed with the menu and high quality of our meals...."

Caffeinated Weka

"Impeccable food, incredible service, and a good selection of drinks. I love coming here for my birthday and this is the 5th year in a row for me!..."

Janelle McNeil

"Beautiful chilly morning. The ladies at Strawberry Fare were outstanding, they were friendly and helpful. We were visiting from the US. This was a..."

TC Anderson

"Absolutely fabulous, can't fault anything here. Mouth watering steak the best ever, decadent dessert mmm and cocktail was divine. Photos are Turkey..."

Jennifer Churton

"Have and will continue to dine here. Excellent food and dessert - never take the hazelnut torte off the menu! Always feels high end..."

Emily Gray

"Desserts great! Really outstanding. Personally not a fan of the duck hash dish and wouldn’t order it again. The flavors and textures just weren’t..."

Lady Lu

"Both the food and the service was outstanding. We were seated around 4:45pm and had our main out by around 5:05pm. The staff were so friendly and..."

Charlotte Glennie

"Came with a friend for breakfast. Cinnamon roll French toast was absolutely fabulous. Chocolate mousse was very decadent and a real treat for any..."

Peta Lynch

"Visited recently for dinner. Excellent service, but the meal itself was a little hit or miss. As my entree, I ordered the mushroom soup which was..."

Alison

"Highly recommend the eye fillet. Also can't get enough of the garlic butter that came with the baguette for entree. Very friendly staff and service..."

Rhea

"We each ordered a light dinner and a dessert, since the desserts are quite generous. The food was incredible. Also had very nice cocktails. Service..."

Louis Warren

Luciano Espresso Bar

84/100 (1352 ratings)

Luciano Big Breakfast

Chocolate Brownie

Waffles with Bacon and Grilled Banana GF

Poached Eggs with Edamame and Beetroot

Smoked Salmon

Iced Coffee Iced Chocolate

Southern Fried Chicken and Chips

Fried Chicken and Waffles

Winter Salad

Coconut Cappuccino

Waffle with Fried Chicken

Toasts

Buttermilk Waffles

Waffles

Mocha and Hot Chocolate

Double Shots Flat White

Wheelchair Accessible

"Honestly, one of the best coffees I've tried in CHCH. I've been there once, ordered 2 coffees and the same consistency in flavour. I'm a coffee lover..."

Thaís

"Grabbed two coffees and while the service was a little slow - was a weekend afternoon, the barista was very friendly and the coffee was good. I can..."

Lis

"Very good food and beverage. The salmon dish was..."

Mateus de Moraes

"Went today with a group of friends for brunch. Coffees were great, we ordered brunch easy, food was delivered fast and accurate, looked amazing and..."

Brent Mitchell

"Awesome food. Great service. And excellent coffee. Did i mention the food is..."

Peter Mayes

"The brother of one of the friends we were meeting recommended this place and it might just be my favourite cafe now. The coffee was incredible, and..."

Janelle McNeil

"Amazing coffee! The milk foam for the coffee here is the most perfect I've ever had. Food was absolutely delicious too. Highly recommend for brunch..."

Anja Košir

"Nice atmosphere, friendly staff and reasonably priced. Coffee and food were good, albeit my food was a little..."

ELÆN

"My Dad loves it here so we go a lot and it never disappoints, staff and kind, coffee and food is delish, the menu changes often so always get to try..."

Emma Iles

"Just bought a flat white coffee here. They came across as nice and flexible. I changed from a drink there coffee to takeaway and there was no..."

Murray Quartly

Bunsen

84/100 (3291 ratings)

Smash It Avocado Toast

Eggs Benedict with Bacon

Wheelchair Accessible

"Tasty nachos and loved the fact that Bunsen has a vegan option for these! Cute location outside the arts Center. Also very funky toilets, can you..."

Shannen Commons

"All rounder lovely place to eat and be social, there was also a well-behaved dog, as a customer pet visiting on a lead 🐕 Staff were nice. It was..."

Misty Martin

"It wasn't loud, they were accommodating of my booking and the food was great. Perfect cafe for me! I'll sure be..."

Samantha Plunkett

"Friendly staff, well made coffee, and good menu. Eggs Benedict is my favourite brunch, sitting outdoors with a good book. Thoroughly recommend this..."

Barry Smith

"Delicious, nice and hot coffee. However, just one remark- the cappuccino did not have enough froth (although a beautiful latte art shown) and please..."

Maria Skorykh

"Great cafe with a lot of seats. Nice and warm inside when it's a bit cold out. Staff are friendly, food is good. Looks nice but isn't too over the..."

Jon Adams

"Actually really loved this cafe. The food was amazing and the coffee good as well. Very popular little place with options to dine outside, inside or..."

Kylie de Alvarado

"Perfect place ever in my life. Beautiful. Food,Staff,mood and location everything fantastic. I love Vegi,vegan menu and Juice also fresh and tasty...."

park mini

"Fantastic science themed restaraunt for quality food and great restoration of the Victorian architecture of the former University of Canterbury. The..."

Braden Ramsell

"Must go for breakkie, this is where the local meets and with all the handsome dogs too. I have spotted 5 dogs in a setting! You hear piano play from..."

Yang Wang

"Relaxing upstairs / downstairs/ outdoor dining available. Coffee was great. Service efficient &..."

darrell john

"Bunsen has a great looking menu however I decided to eat from the cabinet as the quiché was speaking to me. Whilst it wasn’t overly filling it was..."

Matt Johns

"Lovely place ,had the most delicious salad there and green..."

sarah crooks

"One of my favourite cafes in NZ! Lunch in an Oxbridge reading room yes please! Yummy food, friendly fun staff. Cosy nooks and an upstairs. Great..."

Rhiannon Menegon

Reality Bites Cafe & Catering

Savoury Scone with Coffee

Peanut Butter & Jelly Icecream Sandwich

Poached Eggs on Toast Mashed with a Fork a Child Sized Breakfast

Wheelchair Accessible

"Over on holiday from Sydney The only place i would go for my coffee Excellent service and friendly..."

Michael Gundry

"Wow, really shocked to see an average 3.9 stars! I have been going to Reality Bites several times a week for the last few months and have always..."

Sarah Blackburn

"So great to come here and see vegetarian options. I chose the mushroom crepe with a side of bean, brocoli and haloumi salad. Delicious coffee and the..."

Elisa Leach

"Best scones in Christchurch Coffee and service great as..."

Julie Langridge

"Best Caramel Slice in..."

Carson Pullyblank

"Staff I training made pretty decent coffee and service good. First time I’d been in ages, service much improved. Will go back purely due to..."

kj w

"just came in for brunch and was such a lovely surprise to walk in and be greeted with welcoming workers. The food was delicious and well seasoned, as..."

Zariah Neho

"I get uber eats when ever I can for breakfast from these guys, and my goodness, I can not fault anything! Cooked just the way I like! That fluffy..."

Bae Snacks

"Great little cafe. Food was tasty and made quickly. Service was friendly and polite. Some of the seating was a little worn but the cafe informed..."

Patrick Laffey

"A gem of a cafe ! I had an amazing breakfast ,the “big breakfast” and indeed it was big but also very tasty. The cafe has an amazing Vibe with..."

JJ DSI

"I keep going back here for many reasons: the Big Brekkie, and Eggs Benedict - both to die for when I'm hungry. The Sticky Dates and great Sausage..."

Les Chapman

"This place is amazing it's my daily coffee stop and as soon as I pull up my coffee is already being made. The staff are awesome always have a yarn..."

Nicole Mclennan

"First time coming here this morning. Lovely staff and the eggs benny was perfect. Great..."

William Stevenson

"Had a lovely time at this wonderful little cafe! Couldn't stop for long but the staff were very friendly, the coffee was good (check out the neat..."

Marielle Ibarra

"I had a fantastic scrambled eggs with bacon and mushrooms at Reality Bites. The place is easy to get to situated on a main road with adequate parking..."

Dave Rose

"Only got scones and a drink took a while to heat and butter the scones but thr girl at the counter was a pleasure very friendly and..."

Mike Cassidy

"I have found the friendliest cafe in ChristchurchLovely serviceI look forward to coming back for..."

steven verhoeven

"Pretty nice coffee friendly Korean staff. Would love to go often and try other stuffs...."

mamatomochu

"Lovely place to visit for breakfast. Friendly staff and fast service. Generous serving of Eggs Benedict which was delicious and a great pot of tea..."

Helen Brennan

Passengers And Co

Ham Cheese and Tomato with Salad on the Side

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went there for breakfast because of its reputation. Very comfortable table and seats with good ambiance and a great interior with cheerful colour..."

Yunxiang Kelly Chen

"We tried Passengers and Co not knowing what to expect and we loved it. The European dining experience was delightful - not knowing what the..."

Candice Barclay

"Wow! What a great place! First of all, there was no menu. We were surprised by the chef (Jamie) with a special four-course meal that was served to..."

Skye Sanders

"We were there on Valentine's Day. What a cool spot to take your loved ones here for coffee and meals. I was only free briefly between my morning and..."

Pleayo Tovaranonte

"Food always looks great here. New menu published for 2023. Had the fish and chips which was good (my husband would have liked it crunchier). There..."

K H

"This is a nice place. Especially if your stuck at smith&smith with ur car. We had breakfast as dropped the car at 9am. We had crumpets with salmon..."

Ahsan Siddiqui

"Great food & service would be 5 star but they put mine in a bowl which is not always the best option to cut thick crunchy bread out..."

Gordon Mcnay

"A lovely lunch spot. The menu and cabinet food were impressive coving most bases for foodies. The chef was able to be flexible for the allergies in..."

Katrina Smith (Kat)

"Went there for breakfast. Ordered an Americano and the Big Breakfast. The staff were friendly and provided good service. The coffee was pretty good..."

Adrian Stephenson

"I found myself whinging to a friend yesterday about the lack of non generic, chain store, type food available around work (Dakota Park) and she..."

Ariana Jonathan

"I came here to eat breakfast with my two amazing grandchildren and it was delicious. The service was great and the staff were so nice. I can't wait..."

Cindy Williams

"Warm and inviting. We had breakfast which was delicious 🙂flavours were simply delightful,each bite better than the last. I had the avo stack and..."

Rena Ramirez-Hubbard

"Busy wee cafe with outside seating options too. Food was lovely. Service was quick and..."

Lisa Bullock

The Cup

83/100 (1152 ratings)

Latte Bowl Citrus and Date Scone

Wheelchair Accessible

"The Eggs Bene with salmon and French toast were divine!!! Service was very friendly and prompt however, the mushrooms and berry compote on toast was..."

Izzybee

"This is a great cafe. It can be busy at times, but the food and drink totally make up for it. Friendly staff and a great view out to the whole of..."

Yo Dawg

"A good cafe with a great view. Having breakfast there in the morning is absolutely beautiful while looking over the snow-capped southern Alps. Okay..."

Manupriya

"such a cute little place, pretty generic menu but the amazing views make up for it! I had the mushrooms which were very well flavoured but could have..."

Georgia Dobbs

"I'm usually not one to write a review but it was just so good!!! Went for lunch in the weekend, place was busy but got a table outside which was nice..."

Stephanie Spence

"I like food there! Fresh ingredients and nicely cooked! It was very good dining experience! It has excellent view of Christchurch. My parents enjoyed..."

Frida Dai

"Recently went there after a recommendation from a family member who dined in for breakfast. My partner and I also had breakfast and the food was..."

Cameron Strange

"The service was outstanding all the wait staff were so friendly and helpful choosing our meals. The food was excellent the best mussels I've had in..."

Mae

"I haven't been to Cup since July, but it was always my favourite place to get brunch on a weekend when I lived in Christchurch! The staff are lovely,..."

Ruben

"I went to Cup Cafe today, and was pleasantly surprised to notice that the menu had changed and the service was brilliant. I had been to the cup once..."

Karina

"Went to the Cup this weekend and took a friend from out of town who I had been talking to about the Cup for several years and it was great. Got a..."

Tina Mccormack

"The best Caesar salad ever! Would not hesitate to go again for brunch - especially if on a voucher deal! Thank..."

Mary Mason

"3rd November 2012 evening for dinner. My wife granddaughter Paris and I were delighted that the cup was now now licensed and open for..."

Trevor Bills

"I love this Cafe!!! I have been here a few times and every time I go i get Great service, fab meal, and the best ICE CHOCOLATE you can get in..."

Lana Thomas

"Took my parents to Cup my mum wanted a Gluten free meal and they took care of it and explained what was in the meal so she was happy .. The kids..."

Brian

"I love the Cup. Usually go there at least once a fornight. Excellent views, great food and coffee. Did have a very slow person making coffee but..."

Nicci

"Always enjoy the food, friendly service and amazing views. Take all my overseas guests there. Everyone has been very..."

Gaylene Mobbs

"Last weekend I visited the cup cafe to celebrate a friends birthday. I had never dined there before so wasn't sure what to expect. I was very..."

Sonia Te Amo

"Went to Cup last sunday with my partner and children I had the works stack and my partner had pancakes w bacon both meals were well cooked and..."

Jack

"We love this place - Dusk, now, not Cup. Comfy window seats, lovely views, sun and tasty food. Sadly our usual Eggs Bene has shrunk! The yummy..."

Cath Milio

"Food was delicious and good atmosphere with amazing views over the city. I downgraded the service to 4 as there was quite a bit of wait for both..."

Elke Schaefer

"Great view! Service could be a bit faster 😁 Edit: Second time around, much faster service even with a packed venue. The mustard aoli on the steak..."

Matt Aldridge

"Absolutely beautiful spot for breakky! Coffee was delicious and the service was top notch, kiwi hospitality at its finest. The owner even popped out..."

Shinade Gatenby

"Amazing relaxing view, good place to unwind alone or with friends and special someone. Not so sure about the service though, must be an early in the..."

Aritha Mae Alombro-Lipata

"Absolute love coming here! The best coffee in town and staff are so friendly. Vegetarian pizza is delicious and the views are on..."

Rachel Kerr

"A great experience all around. Made a lunchtime reservation with special request for seating. Staff were so friendly & helpful. Even the..."

Mrs. Scott

"Exceptional food! My seafood chowder was full of an assortment of seafood, thick creamy and flavourful. I tried my friend's open omelette and it was..."

Sara Pennington

"Amazing views over the city - if you’re lucky enough to nab a table by the window. The French Toast Sticks with banana, bacon and maple syrup were..."

Ashleigh Muir

"I came here for a coffee and brownie, great coffee but the brownie was on the dry side though. Lovely views of Christchurch which is what makes it..."

Braden Ramsell

"Best view in Christchurch from a cafe/restaurant. Creamy coffee... Slow cooked meat dishes for dinner are..."

* GibsonS

"The food was first class and the service the same. Prices are good and the scenery topped off a great time. I will definitely be going there..."

Ian Mac

"Seafood chowder is to die for! The staff were very accommodating and views..."

Rita Gatenby

"Came here for a quick take away coffee, lovely views and excellent coffee but slow..."

Nick Jackson

"top brunch spot in the lower stratosphere with postcard views on a clear day - top notch flat white - excellent seafood chowder brimming with marine..."

Steve Clarke

Little Pom's

83/100 (1706 ratings)

French Toast with Mascarpone

Chilli Scrambled Eggs Shiitake Mushrooms House Smoked Lemon Ricotta

Halloumi

I Think It Was Eggs Benedict

Cornflake Crumbed Chicken

Hotcakes

Chili

Chinese Beef Brisket in Brioche

Mocha

Risotto

House Smoked Salmon Pastrami

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

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"It was a nice Lunch Out with family - The open kitchen is unique and shows a clean kitchen. Well-presented food and staff are pleasant &..."

Mary Grey

"A quaint little cafe, amazin service, good food!The folks in here are pretty nice! Be it the eggs your way or the chips or the capaccino..."

Saurav Krishnan

"Really great fine dining breakfast, even a simple breakfast made in style , good coffee and professional service , styling appealing , worth a visit..."

Owen Tennant

"I had the blueberry ricotta pancakes. It was th best I'd ever eaten! Really good service, the staff were lovely. The atmosphere was also very nice...."

Stacey B

"Chillied scrambled egg with shiitake mushrooms and lemon ricotta = absolutely divine!! Service was lovely and coffees were superb. Will definitely..."

Shannon Em

"I was brought here straight after landing in Christchurch by my best friend. Good breakfast / brunch, coffee and café atmosphere! Great place for..."

Noella.ahn

"Love this cute little spot, one of those places you could spend the whole day at. We ordered a couple of coffees each and the eggs benne. Nothing to..."

Emma Kostanich

"Great breaky, good coffee, beans were very good. Buzzing atmosphere with great service. Need more breaky places in Christchurch like..."

Amanda Bidese

"Love the brightness of this place and it's decor. Bustling but in a comforting way. Had their special Benedict's and loved their sauce. Halloumi and..."

Annie Bananie

"Great vibe, a little busy but the team is attentive and friendly. Good coffee and food is amazing! Must go when you are in the area! It is different..."

June Lau

"Beautiful and delicious food, warm welcome by the waitress. Can’t remember her name but she always has big smiles on her face. Love the energy..."

Rose Gao

"Classic British. An elegant caffe to have a relaxing moment. The scone with chocolate is amazing, just baked and you can taste it. I did not need..."

Giulio Toscani

"Wow. Wish I'd found this place earlier. The food was amazing ... excellent quality and good sized portions. Perfectly presented. Staff were super..."

Mary Shepherd

"Amazing and quality food and beautiful decor! Still one of the best cafes in Christchurch. Also can't believe how they've managed to keep their..."

Alana

"Oh dear, Little Pom's is well worth a visit! Over the last 10 days covering North and South Island we've been in search of good coffee (and I mean..."

Richard Ellis

"Gorgeous brunch place, with great menu! Staff is very nice and efficient! Would highly recommend this place for quantity and..."

Romy Labranche

"Bustling breakfast place full of locals, family groups and groups if friends create a great atmosphere. With dog friendly tables outside. The food..."

SALY MU

"Food was amazing. My friend and I are very happy what we experienced. Just keep in mind that weekend need to wait 15-20 mins to be seated. They are..."

Suzy A

"Real, physical menus, 2 fat marshmallows with hot chocolate. She got the eggs Benny, I got the French toast with Mascarpone pistachio orange and..."

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