Coffee house in Christchurch

“Great food and great service with very nice coffee, not much else to say, limited seating but great pricing and along the tram line so get a good view too, definitely recommend”

“Beautifully presented and delicious food, calm, peaceful atmosphere and friendly service :)”

“Nice cafe indoor and out. The staff are friendly the service is amazing, the pie and coffee was delicious.”

“If you are staying near Kilmore street or Durham street and looking for delicious coffee and breakfast, must visit this place. Staff is super friendly and ambience is really good.”

“So glad I stopped here. I had the farmers breakfast and it was worth every $. Huge serving and it helped me get through the day. The toast that comes with this dish is crispy yet fluffy, no hard rock toasted ciabatta. The coffe was great too. Loved the atmosphere and there were many regulars. Will return.”

“The Piccolo, double shot really wake me up !”

“An adorable cafe, with delicious food, nice atmosphere and great service and delicious coffee. All the important things.”

“Great coffee, great toasties, nice bike ride to quarry and back. Will be back. Well done team.”

“Nice and cozy atmosphere. Food to choose from their menu or cabinets. Good service as well.”

“I had the most delicious black forest + chocolate home baked muffin this morning & the coffee is always great! Not to mention the staff who are awesome!! So friendly and cheerful - I love my coffee catchups with my work colleagues at Native, thank you for your wonderful service!”

“Quaint wee place, lovely staff, coffee superb! Will definitely be back ☕”

“Great little pit stop about a half hour north of Christchurch. Home style food, lovely staff, great BLT, good coffee.”

“Popped in this cafe after a long time away from Christchurch. The ownership changed. So did the Italian atmosphere and the furniture looks a bit tired. But the coffee is still good and they have a good and varied selection of cabinet food. Service is impeccable and super friendly.”

“Black Betty Café offers generous portions at reasonable prices, and the service is impressively quick. It’s a fantastic spot for brunch. I especially recommend the Eggs Benny—the house-made hollandaise is delicious. A cozy café that’s perfect for a quick catch-up.”

“Obsessed with Good Habit! Had the Eggs Benedict with salmon—perfectly runny egg, great flavor. Flat White was smooth and rich. Staff was friendly, vibe was cozy.”

On the plate at Under The Red Verandah, the idea is coffee‑and‑cabinet and well judged. Morning service moves at a steady clip. The room sits relaxed with an easy buzz. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy.

Strange Bandit by Luciano leans into a coffee‑and‑cabinet approach without the fuss. Coffee pours are consistent and well textured. Breakfast plates are tidy and satisfying. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy.

The kitchen at Affogato Cafe takes a coffee‑and‑cabinet path and lets the food speak. Cabinet bakes and slices cover a quick stop. Sweets lean classic and not overly rich. A family‑friendly feel comes through naturally.

Little Pom's runs with a coffee‑and‑cabinet menu and a relaxed pace. Breakfast plates are tidy and satisfying. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Meals reach the pass promptly. Morning ser...

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.

“Absolutely excellent food at good prices! The inside of the cafe is not super cute but it's worth it.”

“This cafe is absolutely gorgeous! The outdoor seating area is such a treat – you even get a free concert from the local birds! I tried the seafood chowder and the Morning smoothie, and both were amazing. Huge shoutout to Sophie for the super friendly and professional service! This place totally made my day.”

“Oddfellows has consistently good coffee, and a delicious selection of cabinet food. Everything I have tried from here has been fantastic, they never disappoint! Having a gluten free scone or similar baked item would be an asset”

“I wish I had opportunity to pass through Lincoln more in order to eat here more! Always my stop after a skate from Wigram on the Lil River Trail. No menu items available by the time I get there but even their cupboard food and definitely their coffee provide such comfort and happiness. I managed to try their soup too and that was super delish!”

Table at Monks Cafe leans into a breakfast‑and‑brunch approach without the fuss. Serve sizes show solid value. Breakfast plates are tidy and satisfying. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy.

“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 :)”

“Great cafe in Waikuku. Good choice of freshly made food in the cabinet. We had the salmon quiche and chicken filo - both were excellent. Coffee was good too. Worth a stop on SH1.”

“Lovely Cafe and Roastery that is dog friendly! My partner and I enjoyed our brunch here with our Pup Tilly and ate tastey cabinet food including a famous Fairlie pie shop pie, whilst enjoying delicious coffee. Would definitely recommend”

“Fantastic service, food, presentation and coffee. The owners and the team are super friendly. The cappuccino is top tier. The hollandaise on the eggs benny was probably one of the best that I've had. Great cafe in Bishopdale!”

“As an expat whenever I'm back in Christchurch I make an effort to get here for the coffee, best Vanilla latte anywhere I've been in the world and great service, highly reccomended.”