Coffee house in Christchurch

“The best coffee and coolest atmosphere. I have been drinking Vanessa's coffee for over a decade and I always have the best coffee every single time. Plus, amazing, friendly, genuine service, so clean and fresh food!”

“Good coffee and tasty treats, a breakfast menu, sweet and savoury pastries and special meals Saturday evenings. Vegan treat options that I’ve enjoyed include the raspberry slice, ginger slice, brownie ball and a delectable, apple-and-cinnamon scroll. The scrambled-tofu on toasted sourdough (choice of bread) was very good too, served with dukkah and tomatoes. I’ve also attended a three-course vegan dinner: delicious, leek-potato soup with croutons, lentil shepherd’s pie and sticky toffee pudding with coconut-milk ice cream. Now licensed for beer and wine, including both non-alcoholic and regular Budvar, a classic Czech beer. More seating upstairs. Pleasant service.”

“My second time and I came back to order the same drink: their mocha is so good! Plenty of space to sit and relax”

Lyttelton Coffee Co. delivers a coffee‑and‑cabinet line‑up that’s straight to the point. Morning service moves at a steady clip. Cakes and scoops finish things neatly. The room sits relaxed with an easy buzz.

At Procope Coffee House, the menu stays coffee‑and‑cabinet with tidy execution. Desserts close the meal with familiar comfort. Eggs land on point and toast keeps its crunch. Wait times are contained even when busy.

“I've been coming to this place for years, since it opened and love it for a quiet sit down. The cheese scones I genuinely rate as the best in New Zealand. Very unique, light and fluffy on the inside with a nice crust on the outside. Huge too.”

“This bakery is amazing! Their desserts are super tasty - apple pastries and caramel slices are my personal favourites. The staff is super friendly and helpful too. Definitely worth a visit if you love sweets!”

“Consistently the best supermarket coffee beans producing a richer, better tasting coffee shot. I came here to leave a glowing review after I made yet another great coffee from Hummingbird OOMPH! beans. I also enjoy the Nectar blend. The beans always seem to be fresh out of the packet and I suspect the foil packaging is better than other supermarket brands. Really impressed with this coffee.”

“Great food, warm atmosphere and staffs. Highly recommended.”

“It was my first visiting , I’m a matcha lover yet picky! I asked for an iced matcha latte with soy milk & strawberry syrup and oh my goodness, it was the best matcha I’ve tasted. Everything about the drink was refreshing, the matcha was well blended and the strawberry syrup added a nice sweetness to it! (not too sweet) it was perf and will definitely be going back to buy it! Shout out to one of the guys who made my drink! Lovely customer service and friendly environment.”

“Small but cute café in Christchurch CBD. I loved the artwork in the café. This place is giving me a chill vibe. My friend and I enjoyed our stay in the shop whilst drinking and chatting. Would love to visit here again once I’m back in Christchurch.”

“Always love culture culture. Such delicious bagels and chai! Not bad prices too. Scrambled eggs, not so good. Bagels, drinks, and cabinet food are their specialty”

“This place used to be my go-to cafe in the mornings. The atmosphere is so peaceful, the staff are polite and welcoming, and their coffee always tastes great (added bonus for looking like a work of art every single time). I no longer live close by, but I will make a point of going here whenever I'm in the area, as it's definitely worth the time spent.”

“Best coffee in town and the staff are incredibly friendly too. I love that you can order your coffee ahead and pick it up too! Lovely atmosphere and modern decor inside. Highly recommend this cafe.”

“Had the biscoff latte! Pictures looked great so thought i should try it! Was very good! Would recommend swinging by!”

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

“Here there after seeing the name on Google Maps and liked the description! The actual experience was much much better. We were able to choose a quieter room but still full of colour like the rest. My food choice had avocado in it with peas - absolutely yummy. The wine was ambrosial! Servings are not huge which we appreciated but the flavours and textures were just succulent!”

“A welcoming café with friendly staff. The food was delicious and my coffee was perfect - yay, a place that didn't turn a flat white into a latte. Enjoyed the food and experience enough to come back again today. I recommend the chia banana bread (traditional banana bread flavour without the heaviness) and the smokey ham sandwiches are delicious.”

“Went on a Saturday evening about 7pm, was somewhat quiet. Staff were friendly and table cleared of empty plates fairly quickly. Food was delicious, and the coffee/hot chocolate drinks were very flavoursome and at a decent temperature.”

“A good bakery has NO food at the end of the day, good food, friendly staff and a real busy bakery. A great place to grab a feed on the run or sit down and relax. Yes this place gets frantically busy, but 4 cashier places helps move you along. But relax and select well or try something knew.”

“I love the new apple elixir drink. And the spinach and cream cheese savory scroll. Friendly staff too.”

“Amazing food. And an even better coffee. Would definitely come here for coffee and food and day. The Chicken and Brie sandwich was delicious. Can't fault at all. Parking around the back which ideal for Christchurch. On a busy road so can be a little loud with traffic otherwise it's a 5 star place”

“Good coffee, would come back if I’m in the area”

“We loved it! Dutch pancakes so yummy. Coffee delicious and staff super friendly. Great atmosphere. And we can bring our little dog. Nice outdoor seating. We will make this Cafe our regular Saturday breakfast place!”

“I come in to Columbus Coffee Ferrymead with my daughter usually once a fortnight sometimes bringing in other family or friends to have a meal. Been coming here for a over a year. The staff are very friendly and happy towards us. The meals are yummy and even more delicious now under the new owners/chef. Love the dairy free frappe's. Have also come here to have meals for our birthday's and anniversaries. We definitely feel welcomed here and will continue coming back.”

“Fast and friendly service. Piping hot and tasty chai lattes (have had them good takeaway too, my only comment is that I wish the 'large' takeaways were bigger as they are pretty small) . Lively atmosphere and lovely decor with all the different pictures/paintings hung on the walls. Great selection of cabinet food. We had a custard muffin, it was delish. All in all a great new cafe on the block.”

“Nice coffee and breakfast with a great view of passing trams. Just watch out for the cheeky birds eyeing your food!”

“Me and my wife had lunch at Columbus Coffee Rangiora and really enjoyed it. We ordered Coffee , pasta and large fries the pasta was delicious and the fries were excellent. The staff were polite and friendly, which made the experience even better. Highly recommended, we will definitely come again!”

“I stopped by Coffee Culture at lunchtime for a mocha latte, and it’s the best I’ve had so far in Christchurch! I’ve been hooked on mocha drinks ever since a tea-tasting ceremony in Japan, where I had the most unforgettable mocha. The mocha latte here had a well-balanced portion of tea powder, delivering a pure, smooth, and hearty taste—perfect for colder weather. However, the mocha powder didn’t fully dissolve, which was a bit disappointing—definitely could use a better tea whisk. The customer service was fantastic! The staff were super friendly, and I was especially impressed by the person taking orders—patient, welcoming, and greeting everyone with a warm smile. The café is also in a great spot, surrounded by a variety of stores, making it a convenient and enjoyable place to visit. Definitely worth a stop if you’re in the area!”

“I had avocado toast here for lunch today. Chef Jessie has delivered the plate to my table by himself. The food was amazing, fresh, delicious and lovely presentated! It's one of my favourite places for healthy delicious lunch. As well they have sparkling water straight from the tap, what is so unusual.”