Food establishment in Christchurch

“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 food and good vibes. Friendly staff and great service. Went at a busy time but staff were well prepared for the night. No unusual delay in service.”

“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.”

“Just wanted to leave a review to say Thanks so much for the awesome service today. My husband phoned with a raw food issue from your supplier, (nothing you had any control over and nothing we have ever had an issue with prior) and you guys have gone above and beyond to sort and replace this for us. We have been buying all our stock and pet feed from you for a very long time and will continue to do so. Really appreciate the knowledge, understanding and friendly service. Thank You again from very Happy customers!!”

“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”

“This is the best vege shop. Produce is fresh and a great variety. The staff are friendly and helpful.”

“Great food presentation and taste good. Coffee really got the nice aromatic smell and taste wonderfull. Environment wise its okay. Will be back for more definitely.”

“Really, really nice food. Beautiful gourmet salads, toasted sandwiches and other cabinet food. Their mini gourmet pizzas are so good. Staff are lovely, and we're very helpful when I asked about allergens. The baker came out to me about the ingredients. They have a lovely range of sweet treats (the almond orange cake is epic) and a good range of vegan treats too (including peanut butter cups and kumara chocolate brownie - both amazing) There's a tablet with an app open to verify your (free) parking you can park without trouble for 2 hours. It's also very convenient, because after visiting the cafe, you can browse the connected green grocer for fresh veggies and fruit!”

At Table of Munchies (TOM), the menu stays simple, bistro‑style and no‑fuss. Value feels fair for the quality. Meat‑free options are woven into the menu. The team keeps things friendly and organised.

“Kells is the truckers dream stop... always plenty of fresh food, sandwiches, a good selection of pies and drinks... and good coffee. If you're around Amberley or heading through and need a snack for your journey... Kells NEEDS to be in your plans for the journey. Cheese scones heated with butter for the win...”

“Very nice place! The service was excellent! The room was clean, bed comfortable. We had a very nice time. Decoration is “old”, but well maintained and it’s what keeps the character of the place. The restaurant is good as well! Lamb was awesome! You should definitely stay there if you pass by Christchurch.”

“Very nice place, got a nice sausage roll and a coffee that was well made. We had a good time and will come again”

“Best beer shop in town. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. A must see when you are in Christchurch.”

“Calm environment, and delicious food, even though it was done on time, was super fast, and the boy who attended us, was patient in explaining the dishes to us, even though I had a broken English”

“The food was outstanding, and the staff made the busy atmosphere feel warm and welcoming. Thankyou Ranjeet and Kim! See you soon! I love the energy!”

“We went for dinner. The food was excellent, the staff very friendly, and the price-quality ratio was more than fair. We ate chicken tikka as an entrée, the main dishes were lamb rogan josh and chicken kadai, and the chosen breads were keema naan and onion kulcha. Everything was so delicious! We will be back for more. Thanks, guys!”

“Twice we came and twice it was amazing! Serving halal asian food. We ate the tom yum noodles, mee goreng with chicken and sticky rice with fried chicken for lunch and dinner. Definitely recommend the Thai milk tea though, it's really special. Boss lady was so sweet, she gave out brownies to all the diners for free since it was Mother's day. Amazing service and food, definitely worth the stop in Christchurch.”

“Very flavoursome well presented and friendly service. Table for 8 and all enjoyed their meals. Highly recommended, easy parking. Will return for sure.”

“Best pub in the area by a country mile!”

“I was really impressed by rascals! Our server, Adam, was the perfect balance of present, attentive and invisible. He gave us some really great wine and cocktail recommendations and was generally very knowledgeable about all the food/drinks menus- he made us feel really welcome and relaxed! The food was fabulous, our highlights were definitely the venison tataki and the crab pani puri was easily one of the best dishes I've eaten in a very long time! All of the cocktails we had were also interesting, delicious and absolutely perfectly balanced. It was so good we went back for a bottle of wine and some patatas bravas the next day! Thanks to the team for making our night so special!”

Habanero's Urban Mexican Grill runs with a simple, bistro‑style menu and an easy pace. Value feels fair for the quality. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Serve sizes show solid value.

Mama San Christchurch favours a grill‑focused mix with clear flavours. Ribs and steaks arrive seasoned and tender. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Orders move at a steady pace. Portions...

Chilli Flakes Indian Restaraunt favours a simple, bistro‑style mix with clear flavours. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down. Value feels fair for the quality.

“Our family dined here last night, and we had an excellent time. The service was fantastic, and the food was delicious. The staff went out of their way to make sure we had a lovely experience which we did. I can't remember what they were called, but those little cheese entree things were the most delicious morsels ever. I am dreaming of having those again very soon. We will be back. Thank you.”

“A beautiful spot for a sweet treat and cuppa (you can even bring your dog for a special doggie friendly gelato!). Tea serving size is generous. Staff are lovely. Highly recommend.”

Maddison Eatery keeps things coffee‑and‑cabinet and focused on flavour. Sweets lean classic and not overly rich. Breakfast plates are tidy and satisfying. Service stays present without fuss. Wait time...

BurgerFuel Rolleston keeps things burger‑led and focused on flavour. Clear gluten‑free options are available. Pricing lines up with the offer. Buns hold well and patties come juicy. Front‑of‑house run...

“Great food, great service and very clean! We eat here regularly and are always made to feel welcomed and that our business matters! Food is outstanding too! we’ll be back:)”

“Amazing food, great service and so affordable. A really great dining experience. Interesting chat with the tutors of the students too. They are doing great work. Well done everyone!”

“Went in for a coffee, outstanding service and amazing coffee will definitely be back again!”