Cafe & Coffee Shop & Pub in Christchurch

Papanui Club runs with a simple, bistro‑style menu and a relaxed pace. Service stays present without fuss. Meals reach the pass promptly. Serve sizes show solid value. Value feels fair for the quality...

Union Fare runs with a coffee‑and‑cabinet menu and a relaxed pace. Eggs land on point and toast keeps its crunch. Serve sizes show solid value. Service stays present without fuss. Orders move at a ste...

At Riccarton Noodle House, the menu stays classic fish‑and‑chips and no‑fuss. Pricing lines up with the offer. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down. Fillets arrive fresh and the fry stays clean.

Miss Peppercorn 花椒小姐 favours a pan‑Asian comfort mix with clear flavours. Value feels fair for the quality. Portions are generous yet well judged. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy.

“Good selection of food, attentive staff and prompt service. Worth a visit. Will visit again soon ❤️”

“Enjoyed our meals. Very quiet on the Saturday we visited. Friendly staff”

“Friendly staff, great place to go with kids as they have a kids corner. Plenty of outdoor seating as well.”

“Had a great experience at Quartz. Our waitress was friendly and helpful. The beef burger was a good size, not quite enough salt for me, but there were salt and pepper grinders on the table so it was no problem to season. My partner loved the prawn curry and our daughter though the chicken burger was great too.”

“We celebrated valentine's day there last night. Service was very good. Felt very spoiled with the free chocolate covered strawberries & box of chocolates. Thank you for making our evening so special.”

“Great meal! Awesome service. Always great sushi here. Know exactly what you're getting.”

“Fantastic service, great meals A+”

“Wedding anniversary dinner. Very reasonably priced, lovely meal, cooked as ordered thank you. Heaps on the plate too”

At The Pedal Pusher, the menu stays breakfast‑and‑brunch with tidy execution. Breakfast plates are tidy and satisfying. Service stays present without fuss. Takeaway travels well and holds its crunch.

“helpful staff. Everything easy to find. Staff willing to show you if your unsure where anything is. One suggestion it would be hugely helpful if they had gold card discounts”

“Here there after seeing the name on Google Maps and liked the description! The actual experience was much much better. We were able to choose a quieter room but still full of colour like the rest. My food choice had avocado in it with peas - absolutely yummy. The wine was ambrosial! Servings are not huge which we appreciated but the flavours and textures were just succulent!”

“Excellent food with OK service. Kitchen is typically very busy at lunch time so be prepared to wait a little longer than most cafes but the wait is worth it. Coffee is excellent and service for coffee is quick. Recommend the cooked meals and range of slices available. I would eat here every couple of months that I visit Rangiora and it never disappoints. Parking is typically good but heaps of extra on the road.”

“Beautiful meal as always that came out so quickly. Everything is delicious and enjoyable so you can’t go wrong. We’ll definitely be back.”

“Great place, atmosphere, staff, drink and food. We have been here many times and intend to continue doing so. Ask about the loyalty card as its great value. Thanks team and we look forward to seeing you again tonight for quiz night!”

“Great pub food. Pub basket is great value. Best place to watch the rugby. Or play the pokies”

“Three of us had lovely meals. I had seafood selection and matched the wine (by fluke) to kopiko Bay pinot gris and it was perfect. Another had steak cooked to perfection with mushroom sauce and salad and chips. Hubby had pork ribs. Definetly recommend a visit.”

“Great op shop, heaps of stuff to go through. Friendly staff and helpers.”

“Service was great, emailed stationery list to them , fast response to email and order was ready that afternoon to collect. Checkout staff were also friendly and helpful. Will definitely do school stationery shop through these guys again. Thanks”

“Coffee and matcha is so good!! Matcha is probably the best I’ve had!”

“5 stars purely for the new york brownie alone bc it’s so damn delicious and addictive. it does get a bit loud and the coffee isn’t the best on campus, but it’s the one cafe i always go back to for the cheap toasties and ofc the brownie.”

“They have the regular bubble/iced teas on the menu, but they have a good selection of loose leaf tea for sale as well. I picked up a box of gaba oolong which I've only ever seen on taiwan-based online stores (usually very expensive), very reasonably priced as well.”

“A welcoming café with friendly staff. The food was delicious and my coffee was perfect - yay, a place that didn't turn a flat white into a latte. Enjoyed the food and experience enough to come back again today. I recommend the chia banana bread (traditional banana bread flavour without the heaviness) and the smokey ham sandwiches are delicious.”

The Quarters at Riccarton House keeps things simple, bistro‑style and focused on flavour. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down. Pricing lines up with the offer.

Saigon Sister Takeaway runs with a Thai-inspired menu and a relaxed feel. Curries carry clear spice and warmth. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Portions are generous yet well judged. A...

“Went to the Cust Country Pub for dinner last night with some friends. Had a lovely time. The staff were all very welcoming, friendly and efficient. Nothing was a bother for them. The food was great, from the entrees to the desserts. I had the fish and chips which was served with yummy chips and a lovely green salad and was unfortunately more than I could eat ( and believe me I tried). I would recommend this pub to anyone who wants a reasonably priced good meal in a comfortable friendly atmosphere. Well done to the staff and management.”

“Great cafe with good service and atmosphere at the University of Canterbury.”