Food establishment in Christchurch

“I love their whole vibe. Amazing coffee, quiet inside/outside seating, and knowledgeable staff. Every interaction was friendly and helpful, I found my new favorite brew! Grabbed some beans for home too. Highly recommend!”

“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.”

“If in Christchurch, you can’t miss out on this place. Not only it is located in one of the most picturesque places in town, but it is actually really good. Plenty of wines to choose from, and delicious food to pair it with. Music was great and service as well.”

“The best little cafe for miles. Great coffee, they roast their own, and the food is excellent. Beautiful muffins. The two guys who run the place provide brilliant service. Friendly and cheerful.”

“Great friendly staff very helpful and the cuts of meat are so good will come back again and again. ☺️”

“Stayed there on our night, on our tour of New Zealand. This a first class hotel! Would highly recommend staying here. Their breakfast buffet is outstanding.”

“What a top notch place for burgers and nachos hidden gem in Christchurch. There burger size are super big not like other shops serving small burger. Real Food is when it’s cooked properly with time and it taste yummy . They made meat of chips on my special request which was mind blowing chips were so crispy and meat was full of flavours. 10 out of 10 for the lovely food and the service:)”

“Fresh produce, good prices, and plenty of variety. Staff are helpful, and the shop is clean and reliable for weekly fruit and veg.”

“Very clean and tidy Plenty of great food and beverage options Staff were helpful friendly and accommodating”

“Excellent Sticky Date Pudding with salty caramel ice-cream. Seated next to the moving trams in outside seating. Played my favorite Phil Collins music.”

“Very helpful and inviting staff. They were happy to help me through my shopping list. Highly recommend”

“Love this place. High quality cakes, pies, savouries and other baked goods. Also a neat wee cafe to have a coffee (which are also great). Always get out birthday cakes here too. Staff are super friendly and really take care of you. Highly recommended.”

“Our favorite cafe we stopped at on our whole trip. The vibes are cozy, the views of Christchurch are wonderful, and the food and drinks were delicious. 10/10 must stop here.”

“Love there turmeric latte with lemon muffin. Hubby had flat white with a chesse scone.”

“The place has 3 floors with plenty of seating. The rooftop is perfect for some water views and sunshine. The staff are so friendly and they even have some card games to play. The beer is all locally brewed and great! We loved the IPA. The edamame was so unique with miso sauce!!”

“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.”

“A peaceful and elegant oasis in the middle of Christchurch. Staffed by sophisticated gentlemen and beautiful women dressed in traditional sarees and the gift shop is like a Christmas tree. Tried their burger, masala chai, chef special and delicious chocolate cake. One of the best meals we’ve had.”

“I don’t think I’ve ever eaten this much before! It was so delicious, highly recommend. I also wanted to make a point of the customer service that was greatly appreciated, we had a small miscommunication in the beginning as it was our first time here, but our waitress was gracious and helpful.”

“There are heaps of great restaurants here. I went with a burger this time, but it was a tough choice with so many good options. I’ll definitely be back to try some of the other places later.”

“My wife and I went for dinner on our anniversary and I have to say, Mr. fussy here was very impressed. I had the Village Style Kleftiko and my wife had the Canterbury Lamb Platter, wow, I mean far out. The Kleftiko was absolutely stunning, so full of flavour and fall apart melt in your mouth chunks of lamb, we of course sampled each others and my wife's was stunning as well, she concurred. Of course we had to have dessert and this is what sets Costas apart from every other dinning experience I've ever had. You've just had a beautiful main and in our case an entre not to mention a couple of wines and you're beginning to feel a bit full but you'd like a dessert, something sweet to finish things off. Enter Costas mini desserts, what a brilliant idea, you don't have to pay the full price of a dessert and its just enough so you're not left with that I ate too much feeling. I had the Baklava Ice Cream and my wife had the Chocolate Mousse, both excellent. All in all, a fantastic experience, beautiful food, great atmosphere and good service. Highly recommend Costas, can't wait to go back.”

“Wow. Amazing experience. Our German Chef was spectacular. Thank you for a great family dinner meal. Kids were amazed.”

“Our food was very tasty and well portioned. They gave us some extras which were also delicious and the waiter was a very accommodating young lad. Music set the scene like a mediterranean elevator and was perfect to eat too. Hope all goes well with the new management. Will be back in the near future.”

“Absolutely glorious food! The team at No. 31 know what they're doing. I'm still dreaming about the duck entrees... The staff are lovely, the historical building is cosy, and the art displayed around is inspiring. Enjoy a delicious meal in a lovely atmosphere. Well worth a visit!”

“The kitchen staff are so lovely and kind. I was sitting upstairs and they were all just so lovely to me. Jared is the best ☺️”

“Great food, service, and atmosphere! We were visiting Christchurch, went on a Monday, and the place was packed! Good wine, whiskey, and beer selection. We had the pizza there and it was great! Overall would recommend”

“Georgia is an amazing Bar Manager. She provides amazing service and is a knowledgeable and experienced craft beer connoisseur. I recommend Volstead to anyone in Canterbury interested in tasting the best beer in town!”

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.

Miro delivers a coffee‑and‑cabinet line‑up that’s straight to the point. Eggs land on point and toast keeps its crunch. Service stays present without fuss. Wait times are contained even when busy.

The kitchen at Jaba Grill and Bar takes a grill‑focused path and lets the food speak. Grill work shows a clean sear and rested meats. Cakes and scoops finish things neatly. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down.

Formaggio’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria delivers a pizza‑first line‑up that’s straight to the point. Gluten‑free needs are handled with care. Music and pace keep a casual tone. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy.