Cafe & Coffee Shop & Pub in Christchurch

“Friendly staff, a nice clean store and great prices. What else could you ask for?”

“I had an important document to get printed in a very specific way, and being without my laptop and tight on time, Esther very patiently and kindly gave me different options and helped me in a very professional way. I know it’s not the kind of things they do and she went above and beyond to help. Her calm manner and focus gave me the reassurance I needed. Great staff. ☺️”

“Really good food. Great staff and good location.”

“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 to deal with Awards Winning company”

“I've been a semi regular customer over the past couple of years, the guy who's been working there recently is by far the best service I've ever had there. Fast, organised, polite and communicative”

“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.

“I ordered the buttered lamb gnocchi which I would definitely recommend - food was served within 10 minutes piping hot - the portion size was decent - the food tasted great - plenty of lamb which was so tender and plenty of sauce which had a kick to it”

“Great local pub feel. Not a family place, just a beer with mates type place. Locals were happy to chat. Staff were very friendly.”

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.

“Delicious meal! Fresh bartered blue cod and amazingly well cooked chippies, all the food our table had was delicious and they served a table of 6 all at the same time. Our server was great, personable and accommodating and the bar staff was great too. Great price for what you're getting, $30 for two big filets of blue cod and a great side of chips (skipped the salad)”

“If you are looking for a non touristy place to meet the locals in Christchurch its here. Friendly people and staff”

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.

“good doctors.so friendly and supportive.thank u”

“Popped in for the $10 eggs benedict special (with drink purchase). Gluten free option for the English muffin was awesome for my friend. Great coffee and have alternate milk options of coconut or almond. Fast service and pleasant staff. Love the comfy chairs by the window. The muffins are always fresh and have gluten free and dairy free options available daily.”

“Did a bunch of events at The Foundry in late 2024 alongside DJs, always a solid student bar with a packed crowd, great energy, & easy to work in.”

“Approxmetly 8.43pm 29/12/25. Such wonderful service this evening from Wendy. I went to queue and she dropped what she was doing to ask me to come to the desk so she could serve me. I had a bag of kettles and a 90L Sistema storage container. She asked me how my day was and if I had a busy Xmas. She was very easy to engage with after a long day at work. She discussed about the great price of the Sistema containers and may have mentioned that, at that price you could get two! It was indeed good value and her upsell almost made me buy another one. I will discuss with my wife this evening and may come back and buy another two. Keep this wonderful wahine on, she is very motivated and an asset to your store!”

“The Colombus team at Riccarton Mall are such a credit to the franchise. They are always friendly, attentive and genuinely engaging. We return each week because of this and secondly because the date & orange scones are the best we've ever had, and we've had a lot. Thank you”

“This is a 2 minute walk from the Riccarton, Westfield Shopping Mall. A great place to catch up with friends and eat a healthy salad while recharging on Caffeine or a smoothies. The choice of Still or sparking water is a nice advantage of going to this cafe. It self service for the water. With requests the staff were attentive and helpful. Great place to relax take a seat away from the hustle of the mall with the Christmas cues.”

“Had such a lovely experience at The Coffee Club today! The staff were friendly, welcoming, and super attentive from the moment we walked in. The service was quick, and the atmosphere was clean, cosy, and relaxing. Our muffins came out fresh and delicious, and the coffee was perfectly made — rich, smooth, and just the way we like it. Really appreciate the consistency and the great customer service every time we visit. Highly recommend The Coffee Club for anyone looking for good food, great coffee, and a comfortable place to sit and enjoy. Will definitely be coming back! Thanks Nuzahat”

“Delicious food. Very Nice Italian ambience. We ordered Antipasti Plank and the assorted cheese blends well with green olives and the saltiness of the capers. Mains are very delicious. We enjoyed our Porchetta and Lasagna. All good and we surely come back in the future. Thanks, Hanneke and the rest of the team.”

The Brasserie Kitchen & Wine Bar runs with a classic fish‑and‑chips menu and a relaxed pace. Eggs land on point and toast keeps its crunch. Fish lands crisp with light batter and chips stay tidy. Service stays present without fuss.

“great customer service, lovely workers. i recommend this store 101%! Dave deserves a raise. :) lovely man”

“Very clean shop. Also very helpful staff. Coffee was one of the best the men had. Also the hot chocolate was perfect. Also I would like to say they are very honest people. My husband lost his wallet in there shop. They went out of there way to find him. All the cash was still in the wallet and card's etc. So again thank you all for your efforts. We will be back for more ☕️ ☕️ ☕️”

“Travelled around the whole South island on a vacation and this was the best coffee we had. Had to stop by on the way back out of Christchurch for another round! Whatever you're doing underground, you're doing it right, 5/5! Creamy and delicious!”

“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!!!!!!”

“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.”