Cafe & Coffee Shop & Pub in Rolleston

“My best friend and I came to celebrate my birthday over brunch. Lovely lady at the counter was very accommodating and welcomed us with her beautiful smile. The food was delicious!! The portion sizes are perfect and well presented. This is definitely one of my favourite Cafe's I've been to in a very, very long time. Even the coffee was great!! 5 stars all around for me. Thanks to the chef for coming to check on us and if we enjoyed our meals. Our plates were empty - the answer is a definite Yes, we did :)”

The kitchen at Smoke Rolleston takes a coffee‑and‑cabinet path and lets the food speak. Sides support without crowding the plate. Cakes and scoops finish things neatly. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down.

At A Pocket Full of Spices Rolleston, the menu stays simple, bistro‑style with tidy execution. Views add a quiet lift to the visit. Service stays present without fuss. A sensible spend for the spread.

“Excellent lunch today. Staff and service exemplary. My friend and I had lots of catching up to do and we weren't hassled to leave. Thankfully quite time of day. We will be back!!!”

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

“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.”

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

“Love these guys always happy to see you...great coffee ☕”

“Beautiful library building enhanced by decent coffee, simple food done well and kind service.”

“Weekly visits. Always our first go to option. Lots of gf options and the drinks are the best as they use real fruit (frozen) for the drinks not syrup. Awesome food and service”

“Corianders Rolleston is an excellent place to dine. We enjoyed the atmosphere, delicious food and excellent service. We will definitely go there again.”

“I recently placed a phone order with Domino’s, and I wanted to recognize Shane for her exceptional customer service. She was professional, patient, and very knowledgeable. I had quite a few questions, and she answered each one thoroughly and calmly. Shane made the entire ordering process smooth and enjoyable, and I truly felt like a valued customer. It's rare to find such a high level of service these days, and I really appreciate the positive experience she provided. Thank you!”

“Beautiful cinema with Cafe and bar. Comfy and spacious seating with large arm rests and drinks holder. Good quality sound and image on a medium sized screen.”

“Great food and great people. The staff is always friendly and attentive and the multiple times I have been here the food was never meh. Always a great quality and taste and I like that they regularly vary the menu slightly. Our go to place in Rolly! The atmosphere is elevated pub-restaurant. A few interior design changes and lighting changes to break up the wide open room a bit, could make it feel a bit more cozy. It is still a great atmosphere and feel good restaurant.”

“A beautiful spot for a sweet treat and cuppa (you can even bring your dog for a special doggie friendly gelato!). Tea serving size is generous. Staff are lovely. Highly recommend.”

Maddison Eatery keeps things coffee‑and‑cabinet and focused on flavour. Sweets lean classic and not overly rich. Breakfast plates are tidy and satisfying. Service stays present without fuss. Wait time...

“We thoroughly enjoyed an impromptu lunch here. It was like stumbling on Hansel & Gretells house in the middle of the Christchurch botanical gardens. It’s difficult to put into words how divine the gardens and ambience was. Then comes out the food which was fresh and flavoursome. I would definitely recommend this experience.”

“Best hotdogs ,chips and fish out there. Awesome staff to have a quick chat. Great place to get take aways”

“Amazing food and service . Brought my dog and he was treated too with fresh water and his own fluffy. Recommend as as place to go for the whole family”

“Although the space is a bit small, but the foods were great, I love Thai salads; the price is acceptable. Incredibly friendly staff and owners. The service is great”

“My wife and I have now been here several times, we have tried different dishes but seem to gravitate back to the chicken iskender meal , we find the small ( reasonable priced) meal is more than enough for a lunch meal. The food is always excellent quality and flavourful which is why I would recommend it to anyone who like great food.”

The Phenix Chinese Restaurant favours a classic fish‑and‑chips mix with clear, clean flavours. Value feels fair for the quality. Takeaway travels well and holds its crunch. Serve sizes show solid value.

“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.”

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

“Fantastic service, great meals A+”

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.

“Great staff and always friendly on my morning breakfast run at 3am”

“Went on Sunday for my wife's birthday, not too busy at 6pm, friendly staff, price was a bit high (but not too bad) and the food was delicious. I had the three sausage meal which was good, my wife had the pork belly which was beautifully tender (the crackling was very salty but when drunk with the suggested cider was just right).”

“Lovely cafe, great coffee and food!”