Coffee house in Christchurch

“On vacation to NZ and stopped by for cappuccino with my brother while waiting for family who went shopping. The capp tasted great and the service was quick and friendly. I will recommend this joint in a heartbeat.”

“Quite impress with the quality of the food, everything looks super fresh and was delicious with no doubt. Excellent option for breakfast specially if you grab first table what makes cheaper.”

“Amazing customer support, each and everyone person working there was great. Mark resolve the issue extremely well, even though they were out of stock on something but helped me get the right one.”

“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!”

“Came quite early in the morning ordered two cappuccinos and they were amazing thanks heaps”

“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.”

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

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

“Such a great place to go and have breakfast or lunch. The food is delish and the staff are so lovely and welcoming. I am a mum of a 3 year old and I loved how they were super accomodating and there was a lovely little area for her to play while I could sit down and enjoy my smoothie. I will definitely be a regular.”

“Friendly service every time and top quality coffee. A fave inner-city catch-up spot :)”

“Best location. Great coffee and the best loos in the city. Wish the loos played tunes so none could hear me while they were perusing the floura in the botanical garden.”

“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.”

“Great staff and fast service. Facilities are clean and well kept. Had great laugh as the staff dealt with the rudest woman this earth has seen. On the phone, whinging about slow service but to lazy to listen for her number being called on multiple occasions. She ended up leaving with cold food and cold coffee. The staff handled this entitled horse enthusiast who left her child in a hot car beautifully. Well done.”

“Delicious Big breakfast soo yummy love 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.”

“Friendly service, really good coffee, and a view of the estuary”

“Really good coffee. Put your phone number in the tablet and build up coffee purchases until you get a freebee. Awesome service and a modern industrial vibe to the place. It smells amazing in the mornings.”

“Relatively new owners and wow!!! It is now incredible!!! All food is baked onsite and boy it really is some of the best food I have eaten at a cafe recently! This is more than just a cafe at a museum!!! The best bacon and egg pie I have ever eaten! Great coffee and the best caramel yo-yo … so fresh and it just melted in your mouth! Everything is just so fresh and tasty!”

The kitchen at Papanui Flame takes a coffee‑and‑cabinet path and lets the food speak. Sides support without crowding the plate. Eggs land on point and toast keeps its crunch. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy.

“Nice coffee, tasty fresh pies. Convenient 5 min park just out front. Friendly service and cute little shop☺️”

“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.”

“Cannot thank Pound Road Trading enough for their amazing contribution to our fundraiser "Playhouse Challenge" for TPA and Birthright. Phillip went above and beyond to support this fundraising event by designing and building a beautiful classic villa type playhouse. This design won the people's choice award and is for sale (proceeds to TPA/Birthright) at Pound Road Trading. Thank you again Phillip for your amazing work and your generosity”

“Always great coffee and lovely staff”

“Visited this cafe on a Monday morning. Friendly barista, delicious latte and nice quiet ambience.”

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