Cafe & Coffee Shop & Pub in Kaiapoi

At Kaiapoi Roast, the menu stays simple, bistro‑style and no‑fuss. Packaging keeps things in good shape to go. A sensible spend for the spread. Portions are generous yet well judged. Meat‑free options...

“what a great spot for breakfast with the family. delicious eggs benedict, excellent plating and presentation, and great staff as well! they have plenty of gluten free goodies as well”

“What an outstanding morning, watching early rugby, breakfast and great coffee. Great start to the day. Jasmine was outstanding with her service. Very attentive and nothing was a problem. Always a great team. Look forward to the next game.”

“During s brief vist to Christchurch, I enjoyed the hospitalty at this venue on two occasions. Good menu backed up by great offering, well supported by friendly stsff. Got the impression it is a well supported venue by locals. I was told that any members of affiliated service clubs throughout New Zealand csn enjoy this venue.”

“Wow, such delightful, and HUGE amount of food we are there today. Husband had roast beef, plenty of road veggies with it. I had Mushrooms... With spinach and poached egg. Both meals were lovely”

“We are just having full breakfast. It’s tastes delicious. Staffs are very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this place”

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

“I can see how Coffee Culture Kaiapoi got top Award. The food is so fresh, hot and so yummy. The staff is outstanding and so friendly and welcoming! My favorite is Sam! He was able to get a table for us when so so busy! He is so friendly, chatty and quick service, we enjoy talking to him. He is outstanding and very quickly to clear and wipe tables. He deserves a 10/10. Bernice & Don”

“I have to say BROOKE is the BEST MACCAS EMPLOYEE in the world!!! She was very friendly and provided great service. She solved my problem quickly despite being very busy. She came like an angel when people were in trouble. I have never spoken so highly of any service person. Brooke must be a role model for all service professionals. If I were Christopher John Kempczinski, I would give this girl a promotion.”

The kitchen at Teppanyaki Takao takes a simple, bistro‑style path and lets the food speak. A family‑friendly feel comes through naturally. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Portions are generous yet well judged.

“Absolutely the best Japanese restaurant and a real asset for Kaipoi. First time diners and food was magnificent and cooked with precision ,humor and flavors are to die for. Will definitely be back.”

“Absolutely love this restaurant. Love the interior decor, amazing and attentive staffs with great service, and the food is spotless. Highly recommend to dine in and enjoy the vibe. Will visit again!”

“We went for dinner. The food was excellent, the staff very friendly, and the price-quality ratio was more than fair. We ate chicken tikka as an entrée, the main dishes were lamb rogan josh and chicken kadai, and the chosen breads were keema naan and onion kulcha. Everything was so delicious! We will be back for more. Thanks, guys!”

“How easy is it to have a function at “Paris for the Weekend”? Very easy, select your menu and relax! My group of 26 family and friends gathered for French High Tea recently and while some would have liked more of the sandwiches and savouries, the food that was presented was very well received. Although the very large scones detracted from the dainty smaller pieces. We were hosted by Cat and she provided first class service and attention. Nothing was a bother. She was very friendly and efficient and delightful to work with. Thank you Cat. Certainly would recommend “Paris for the Weekend”, whether it be just for a coffee or a group function. Thank you for having us.”

“Nice skatepark and playground..clean toilets easy street parking.Rose garden is in full bloom”

“Outstanding customer service, friendly, staff followed through with my complicated order. Then to our surprise we were overwhelmed with the attention to detail. I personally loved the micro greens and swirl of beetroot for presentation. All three of us gave five stars for the size and taste of our brunch. Coming from Christchurch for the short drive was well worth it. You won’t be disappointed!”

“Amazing coffee and friendly service. Best part is Bernard accepts crypto payments through the PIN Network which is a big bonus and amazing to see small businesses in NZ take on new innovative payment options!”

“Great scenery, worth the trip. Even if I wasn't allowed to play on the rides.”

“Just chose by luck,the corn Pattie is best I've had,the scones were WOW,cannot recommend enough,just really nice comfortable vibe.”

“A wonderful dairy that has literally anything you could need or want. The people who run it are lovely and the chips are actually the best!!”

“Lovely first time visit and we'll be back”

“Great food, amazing chips best I have had in a long time, the soluvlakis we had were very filling and tasty good amount of meat and feash salad. Excellent customer service thank you so much!!”

“Love our Sunday country music afternoons at this place once a month. Sandi and her daughter run a great bar. They're friendly and accommodating.”

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

“The coffee is good. The muffins perhaps too good. But the stars of the show are the service staff. They're friendly, cheerful, pleasantly interactive and interested in the people they serve.”

“GREAT PLACE TO EAT!! LOVELY STAFF, FOOD IS GREAT BANG FOR YOUR BUCK AND MY SON LOVED MIGLING WITH SOME OF THE OLDER PEOPLE WHO ARE REGULARS THERE. A++++”