Best Buttermilk Waffles in Christchurch

2 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Strange Bandit By Lucianos
Strange Bandit By Lucianos
89/100 (1884 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
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Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
hot chocolate
Bruschetta with Salmon
Vegetarian Breakfast
Buttermilk Waffles
Mochaccino
Triple Shots Flat White
Salad
Eggs Your Way
Strange Bandit Buddha Bowl
Twice Cooked Pork Belly Salad
Avocado Smash
Stranger’S Secret Recipe Fried Chicken
Vegetable Pizza
Strange’S Eggs Benedict
Loaded Wedges
Free Sparkling Water
Toasted Bagel Stack
Avocad on Toast
Eggs Benedict
Marmite Scroll
Waffles
Pork
Smoothie bowl
Crispy chicken
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New Zealand
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Went along with workmates for a team breakfast to Strange Bandit, which I’d never come across before - was glad to have been dragged along. I..."
Otago Islander
"Great coffee, amazing food. Visit Strange Bandit for the third time and It’s always the best experience. My husband and I love love loves their..."
Sheryl Luzon
"Very nice sweet girls served us with big size beautiful food! Timber table looks great. One of the best we have had! Definitely will come again!..."
Succedu
"👍: -Probably one of the most value for money cafe. -Their food items are priced very reasonably with good sized portions. 👎: -During weekends..."
SL Wong
"Great espresso , fried chicken waffles($25.5) are tasty , although on the expensive side for 3 bite size of chicken thighs..."
Jay Lin
"A fantastic place to go for breakfast and a cuppa! Loads of area to dine in, a great cabinet selection and..."
Belinda Skelton
"Such a great find. The chicken waffles are amazing 🤩. Eggs benny was great too, so much bacon! Very busy place however service was fast and..."
Melissa Pett
"There were 7 of us out for lunch together. We have been to this place before and enjoyed the food very much. It is a busy place so always a good..."
Dawn Chapman
"We found this place when we first got off our flight in to CHC, and are now coming back for lunch again because they were so good 🤤 had the salad..."
Lily
"They make a great long black coffee! Really nice vibe in the cafe, good acoustics and great parking. We will definitely come back with a group..."
Kate Cook
"Large group without reservation, no issues for these guys. Food was amazing and coffee perfect. All 12 meals came out within minutes of each other..."
Cameron Anderson
"We ordered the Eggs Benedict fried chicken and the apple spiced waffle. Both were delicious especially the fried chicken. The coffee was..."
J K
"Came for brunch and coffee before flying off as its so close to airport. Service and food here is really good, will definitely be..."
Sandy
"Had lunch here the other day and we loved everything about this place! The semi-opened kitchen lets you in on the hustle and bustle that's going on..."
Zoe Ringland
"Excellent coffee ☕️ cabinet food looks..."
mamatomochu
"Excellent atmosphere and a generous plate. Thanks strange bandit we will be back. Update: came back for waffles and chicken and we were not..."
Matt Hayes
"Nice venue, great food. The Poke Bowl with the chicken was top class. Chicken wasn’t an option on the menu for this dish but they happily..."
Dick Borgdorff
"Always enjoyable - glad we booked ahead! We visited for brunch during the Christmas / New Year holiday period. Glad that we booked ahead for the 4..."
Shirish Paranjape
"I got the chicken & waffles and it was amaizngggg! My partner got the Eggs Benny which looked super good too. Quick service & got a table despite it..."
Emma Iles
"Was close to the airport and had a short drive. Food was good and coffee great. Service was good despite how busy it..."
Edmund Lee
"First time today at this cafe and wow, coffee was so good, I had another one. Breakfast was delicious, I had eggs benny with salmon, my husband..."
Susan Bond
"Excellent coffee - probably some of the best I’ve had in Christchurch, with amazing food to go with. They also played Sisqo - Thong Song, while I..."
Ashleigh Muir
Luciano Espresso Bar
Luciano Espresso Bar
84/100 (1352 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
New Zealand
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Chocolate Brownie
Fried Chicken and Waffles
Smoked Salmon
Winter Salad
Pumpkin
Coconut Cappuccino
Salad
Absolutely
Waffle with Fried Chicken
Buttermilk Waffles
Great Coffee
Mocha and Hot Chocolate
Eggs on Toast
Double Shots Flat White
Southern Fried Chicken and Chips
Kumara Stack
Luciano Big Breakfast
Waffles with Bacon and Grilled Banana GF
Poached Eggs with Edamame and Beetroot
Toasts
Iced Coffee Iced Chocolate
Waffles
EGGS BENE
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Café
New Zealand
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"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