Cafe & Coffee Shop & Pub in Christchurch

The kitchen at The Penguin Arms takes a burger‑led path and lets the food speak. Outdoors works well when the weather plays along. Eggs land on point and toast keeps its crunch. Combinations read bold but stay balanced.

“Thanks to the wonderful friendly woman who made us a couple of tasty milkshakes. They were yum!!!”

New Brighton Burger Bar delivers a burger-led offering that’s straight to the point. Portions are generous yet well judged. Sweet‑and‑sour stays balanced and crisp. Service stays present without fuss.

“Great place to stay owners are great people and looked after us.”

“Fabulous place to stay, so spacious, quiet, lovely rural setting. Annie and Bean make you most welcome. Happily recommend to others.”

“Friendly service every time and top quality coffee. A fave inner-city catch-up spot :)”

“This is by far my favorite place to go in Rangiora, the food and coffee is the best in town and the owner who works there too is so welcoming. Looking forward to getting back there to try the real fruit icecream.”

“Friendly warm staffs. Quick service and complimentary nuts, chips to all the guest. No waiting to get served your drinks.”

“Friendly, great service, great prices. A+.”

“Nice and tidy place for having dinner. Excellent service, very friendly staff. Pizza was cooked to perfection and arrived in less than 10 minutes after ordering. Keep up the good work!”

“Just like to say a big thanks to Rachel and her team for making our night of celebration such a big success. The service and food was impeccable, everyone thoroughly enjoyed the night and made comment on how great the food and atmosphere was. This place would have to be the best in my book so go try it for yourself!!!!!!”

“Called in for a quick beer. New people running the place with a new menu to boot. I didn't have a meal but everyone I talked to were very impressed with the food and service.”

“Great staff and fast service. Facilities are clean and well kept. Had great laugh as the staff dealt with the rudest woman this earth has seen. On the phone, whinging about slow service but to lazy to listen for her number being called on multiple occasions. She ended up leaving with cold food and cold coffee. The staff handled this entitled horse enthusiast who left her child in a hot car beautifully. Well done.”

“Great staff... always smiling and happy. Great thing about Starbucks is you know the standard of coffee you are getting already. Pro tip is use the Starbucks app to skip the queue.”

Mad'z Drink'n' Dine delivers a simple, bistro‑style line‑up that’s straight to the point. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down. Pricing lines up with the offer.

“Hidden Gem in the Heart of the Mall – A Must-Visit! I stumbled across this coffee shop during a casual trip to the mall, and honestly, I haven’t stopped thinking about it since. This place is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with the rich aroma of freshly ground coffee and the warm, inviting vibe that just makes you want to stay a while. The coffee? Next-level. Whether you're a latte lover, cold brew enthusiast, or espresso purist, they’ve absolutely nailed it. Smooth, balanced, and brewed with real care — you can taste the quality in every sip. I had the Flat White and my wife had Mocha, and it was hands-down one of the best I’ve had anywhere. But it’s not just about the drinks. The atmosphere is cozy and stylish, with plenty of seating to relax, catch up with friends, or get some work done. The staff are incredibly friendly — genuinely passionate about what they do and always happy to make recommendations if you’re not sure what to order. Also worth mentioning: the muffins and scones are chef’s kiss. Perfectly paired with the coffee, and clearly made with the same attention to quality. In a mall full of big chain options, this independent coffee shop is a breath of fresh air. Support local, drink great coffee, and do yourself a favor — check this place out. You won’t regret it.”

“Had a great NZ cup day here with friends and associates and the guy behind the bar went out of his way to get what we required even though they were out of stock, above and beyond for us mere visitors. Bar food was more than satisfactory, as was the overall service. We'll be back.”

“Performance was amazing and fun upbeat music with powerful voices. Disappointed by the all white crowd, … how do you get other cultures to attend I wonder? Something in the marketing perhaps”

The kitchen at Mr Wolf takes a simple, bistro‑style path and lets the food speak. Serve sizes show solid value. Music and pace keep a casual tone. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Pricin...

“Good, cheap coffee, friendly service. Cash Only”

“I stopped by to grab some food at the late lunch time. The lady with a smile greeted us. Very helpful and lovely owner or staff. Sushi also tasted good. Not too sweet not dry. Love to visit sometimes. Heaps thanks”

“Excellent customer service from the early morning male barista, great coffees and lots of snacks. Good ambience and comfortable seating”

“I stayed for a few days on holiday the owner hospitality was great she offered help to dry my clothes without any extra cost while my granddaughter and i could go to Christchurch for the day every thing in the unit immaculate and anything we wanted know they would be so helpful i recommend this lodge Motel to anyone or groups who want to stay in Rangiora also it's very close to the town and picture theatre 15min walk awesome.”

“We got an order last week, absolutely fantastic to the point we are ordering again this evening. We travel down from Rolleston as they are better than our locals (in my opinion)”

“Decide to sit in-house and eat the best chips ever. Great burgers and fish. A large bottle of sauce is given for your use because the owner loves watching his cooking eaten fresh.”

“Used the drive thru today, 23/11/25 at 3.50pm. The young fella taking my order was polite, efficient and accurate. Very good at his job and friendly too!”

“Best hot chocolate on a rainy day . Tried their spinach and cream muffin today heated with butter, it was nice. Also, for a voucher for a coffee for $2 next time. Good deal”

“I recently visited Adana Grill restaurant at northland malls, and I must say, it exceeded all my expectations! The food was absolutely incredible—their kebab wrap was perfectly seasoned, juicy, and cooked to perfection. The freshly baked bread and flavorful dips were the perfect complement. What truly set this place apart, though, was the outstanding customer service. The staff went above and beyond to make sure we had a memorable experience. They were friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu, offering excellent recommendations. The ambiance was warm and inviting, and you could tell this place takes pride in both their food and hospitality. I can’t wait to return and bring friends along. Highly recommended for anyone craving authentic, delicious Turkish cuisine! Kudos to the entire team of Adana Grill! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Always found the staff to be courteously and friendly,great coffee, depending on time of day can be noisy with closeby indoor play ground.”

“Second time visiting this place and am glad the first time wasn't a fluke. Service was great, food was amazing and the indoor outdoor flow was great. We had 4 dishes - Crumbed Beef Schnitzel, lamb shank, fish and chips and the vegetarian dumplings. Generous portions for all dishes. Standouts in each meal served. From the light crispy batter on the melt in your mouth fish and chips, to the beautifully slow cooked lamb shank, to the mushroom sauce on the nicely cooked Schnitzel. The sauce for the dumplings was a lovely sesame that really complimented them. The chips served with the fish and Schnitzel were top notch as well. You could tell the oil they were fried in was fresh. Can't wait to take another venture to the Diamond Harbour Eatery and Bar.”