Cafe coffee shop in Christchurch

“Kasuni the manager is so sweet and helpful ! Beautiful café”

“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.”

“Great to deal with Awards Winning company”

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

“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.”

“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!”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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”

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

“Had to try the Ballantynes hotdogs,did not disappoint”

“Needed a couple of random little plumbing bits for work, knew this place would have everything we needed and after a bit of rummaging managed to find exactly what we needed. Saved a couple hundred bucks over buying new. We felt like things were priced pretty fair. Basically what you want to sell things for if you were the seller but still a few bargains in there. Amazing variety of items, you could spend half the day in there! The guy at the counter was friendly, had a nice chat and a laugh when we paid but great how he leaves you to look at things rather than trying be a salesman and bothering you. Love this place, will be back :)”

“Coffe 5/5. Its mostly down to the Barista, I know - but the taller young lady on the machine this morning made absolutely great latte. Extraction, milk - perfect. (Good because the $6.90 from downstairs got tipped out after the second sip.)”