Reviews of Exchange Christchurch (XCHC). (Association) in Christchurch (Canterbury).
Exchange Christchurch (XCHC)
376 Wilsons Road, Waltham, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
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Information of Exchange Christchurch (XCHC), Association in Christchurch (Canterbury)
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This place has good reviews, this means that they treat their customers well and you’ll feel great with their services, recommended 100%!
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Open hours of Exchange Christchurch (XCHC)
Sunday
Closed
Monday
8am–6pm
Tuesday
8am–6pm
Wednesday
8am–6pm
Thursday
8am–6pm
Friday
8am–6pm
Saturday
Closed
Reviews of Exchange Christchurch (XCHC)
R. F.Every time I go to XCHC there are constants and also brand new, transient offerings and experiences. The constants include incredible coffee and food (plenty of vegan options for plant-y folks), welcoming and inspiring atmosphere, free WiFi and encouragement of hanging and working on creative projects; artist studios where one can see art being made before them.
The transient experiences and offerings I have witnessed include art exhibitions, markets, pot luck lunches and dinners, nuns listening to disco music and serving mimosas/pancakes, think-tanks, live experimental immersive theatre, quadraphonic psychedelic Beatles Gigs, black light Parties, a John Rowles impersonator, multi zone intentional nightlife events, a music video premiere, 3D projection mapping, DJing lessons, people with fish costumes, a crypto treasure hunt, a platter-making competition, stand up comedy, fireside philosophy chats, charity fundraisers, acro yoga. The walls and layout are also constantly changing - the place is basically a living organism - a true melting pot and art accelerator.
When you arrive it may be chill cafe vibes, but if you check the blackboard you'll see a wide variety of planned events and shenanigans.
So feel free to introduce yourself, the residents will welcome you. You may even want to plan something there yourself.
R. G.Great venue with ever changing events from yoga to ice baths to 12 hour immersive dance parties. Writing a review without attending at least a dozen times can be hard as the layout changes almost weekly.. Walls could be anything from black and white to children’s art, graffiti, ketamine inspired deer in the headlights, or simply portraits of John Rowles.
Staff are the artist from the studios in the south wing, so you will be treated in the same way as you behave like any host would in their own house. It’s an honest place with great principles and attitude. Beware of the void.
You wouldn’t believe me if I told you how many people fit in the laundry of the boiler room or why the pineapple behind the velvet ropes in the VIP section has a spoon in it. The purple couch has seen some things and Bino is so chill he’s ice cold! Did I mention to beware the void!
Still trying to find out who Mary is. She has proven to be rather elusive
M. R.Fantastic venue very close to the CBD but far enough away to hold music events without getting noise complaints. Great staff and very friendly.
D. M.Amazing creative space! Good coffee and food. Theres always something different going on AND it's a not for profit organisation supporting artists. Worth checking it out!
A. B.Fantastic food and coffee, but what really makes this place is the range of fantastic events! Good work, keep it up!
A. P.We went to a vegan buffet organized by SAFE. There's street parking, nice and clean toilets and the place feels very "artistic ".
K. S.😍 loved it Just Perfect Enjoyed The Music People 💑
S. S.Groovy place, delicious and wholesome food. Awesome people too
c. a. r. d.It was my first time there for a Chilean party. It was a little bit messy, music not the best and empanadas not like in Chile .. But I heard good comments from you guys... Perhaps wasn't the best night.. I would like to try in another events or maybe for lunch
S. M.Always have a great time whenever I'm here! Top-quality and amazing variety of food, lovely staff and people abound, and a well of creativity that just keeps giving to Ōtautahi!
M. “. A.I enjoyed the place with a group of friends as attendees at a fund-raiser. The service was good but slow because they were short of staff. Drinks were good and there was a good range for selection. Noisy and busy with a nice atmosphere. Street parking may be difficult for a group function even in the evenings. Toilet were big but lacked proper cleaning of the obvious stains around the bowl. I didn't want to examine under the seat.
p. H.amazing place. so many events and love what they stand for and what /how they doing their bit to facilitate a better connected, more creative and open Christchurch. definitely go along to one of their events. we went to a pot luck dinner and had a ball!
B. E.A cool space to hang out for an hour or a few. An oasis of calm in the midst of a busy industrial area. Enjoy a coffee and vegan treat, or not, as there is no obligation to buy anything from the cafe, while reading a book from their library or looking at an exhibition or catching up on work. It's also a meeting place where creative minds rent a space to work and where events are held. Would recommend.
A. M. B.This place is a great venue for promoting Christchurch artists and also a very positive contributor to the local community. Unchatter events here a highlight for me. Serves good food and wine too.
K.The best place to hang out with and meet amazing artsy people. Everyone is welcome here and free to bring their art. Great coffee, too. Don't miss out on this experience.
J. R.Great painting but hard to find when the restaurant is open. Just ask and the will bring the door down so you can take a picture. Buy something because these people are trying to making a living too.
T. S.I never expected to fall in love with Christchurch... but Exchange has changed that for me. The community here is inspiring, accepting, creative, involved and motivated. This incredible space is devoted to supporting artists and creating an environment to foster expression and authentic, present experience. I am so blessed to have met this community- come to a pot luck, ecstatic dance, and for amazing coffee/baked yums & chats. You will feel right at home from the start.
A. M. B.Great food, great wines and a real commitment to fostering the local arts scene. A lovely venue for the monthly Unchatter events. Lovely staff too.
d. p.Very good coffee, good temperature, friendly staff, nice place, yummy pastries
J. M.I always love our Book Buzz evenings at the XCHC. It's a fantastic venue for an event - welcoming staff, ability to set room up for our requirements, food and drink on site, great vibe. Food is wonderful. Highly recommended.
D. T.This cafe looks an amazing, friendly, creative place to sit and hang out. I'll definitely be back again to spend a good amount of time to investigate what this great place is really about on a deeper level.
V. G.This is such an incredible place, the atmosphere is so warm and inviting! So are the people. We went for an exchange social dinner. Can't recommend this place enough. Wonderful addition to Christchurch.
f.What a fantastic space!! We had a blast and I love the community feel and vibe and the giving back nature of what they are achieving. Sang z few songs over a glass of wine ;)
S. H.Awesome band last Saturday night!!! Forgettable name unfortunately - 'Somebody do... something'? Great little rustic artsy venue cafe/bar etc
I. W.The place to be for great coffee! Love their artistic spirit too, it's an amazing workspace :)
G. W.Fantastic space for creatives. One side is 20 creative studios where artists work, the other side amazing cafe and free workspace. Great events, exhibitions - totally supportive of the Arts in Christchurch - True Champions!
G. B.Very interesting place. Laid back, good food, friendly people - a good unpretentious space to chill out.
T.Brilliant creative space. The cafe does lovely food, and the whole atmosphere is really nice. Would recommend!
M. R. A.An interesting meeting place for listening to speakers. Coffee is first rate. And the chef's sweets were to die for. Fully licensed.
h. h.The most delicious food with a very striking flavour and taste. Outstanding creative cuisine. A great find. One could go every day.
Hank Holt
M. D.My socks were stolen here.
R. R. “. W.A really awesome little gallery and and a great space for artists and creative types to catch their buzz and have a temp space to work in for very reasonable rates. Love it and will definitely be back.
C. M.Amazing venue. Lovely staff. Clean, great lighting, awesome sound.
M. C.Great tasting food! Relaxing atmosphere, unpretentious. One of the best cafes will have visited recently.
D. J.Awesome spot to go to do work/chill/catch up with friends. Always has events going on and incredible art on display. Would recommend to anyone.
J. M.Great artist vibe here. Enjoyed food while making felted slippers here recently. Nice and chill place for crafty/arty people.
R. U.Great place. Great vision. Great staff. And going there you are also supporting creative spaces housed in the same building. Too good
L. F.Comfy place, very friendly staff and great food. Lovely place to put up your feed and read while having a coffee
T. J.Pedro makes what he calls mediocre coffee. it's really good. Food is cabinet, but really good. Plenty of vegetables
O. R.Great little cafe with good foods and nice people.
R. Y.The xchc is a hub of amazing, creative people, beautiful food and beverages and is such a wonderful open space to come to. Lots of cool stuff going on all the time!
m. m.I had a good coffee, I liked the place, my brother was visiting from Sydney and I told him to go there, he said it was really good, he liked the coffee as well, food was excellent
R. M.Great quirky cafe with great quality food with art on display, a shared workspace and old doors on trestles as tables.
b. s.great food& coffee,. very. quirky& interesting place🙂
K. P. (.Lovely place. I felt very welcome. Very fair prices and an amazing atmosphere.
I. B. (.A multi-faceted creative collaboration space that hosts both interesting events and gigs and has an excellent cafe - Pedro's Cafe!
S. E.Stumbled on this place while at a mechanics. Had a vegan treat and a coffee. Great little venue
T. D.Great place. They host amazing speakers, artists and make scrumptious food!
A. M.Lots of space with interesting things going in. Great cafe and lovely drinks. Great staff.
R. H.Awesome creative space with heaps of vegan food options and an artistic environment.
S. R.Love this place, not normally a fan of such healthy food but Pedro is awesome at making it taste great!
S. W.Great space for community organized activities. Ranging from markets, presentations and board gaming. The toastie I had was fantastic.
S. c.Top spot. A great place to get in touch with the local creative community. Check the calendar for all their great events and workshops. 👍👍👍
T. P.I love this place - best coffee and food in town and the crew is AWESOME AMAZING :)
M. P.Yummy toasted sandwiches on good quality bread..they only fo 1 at a time and gold use a few more menu options but the toasted sandwiches are awesome
A. p.I just love that place and the awesome Caffe!! Thank you!!
E. Y. L. T. C. a. H.Good space, not sure about climate control/airconditioning, it's usually fairly cool here
A. g. l. A.The food is soooo nice. Wacky joint. Great for girly chats over the tea cups
M. P.First time there. Very creative space . Lovely atmosphere.
J. L.A hub of support, opportunity and community for artists, XCHC is a big piece of what keeps me coming back to Christchurch regularly!
G. W.Best place on earth. Open friendly environment enriched with interesting and authentic humans.
I. F.Awesome cafe, cool vibe, friendly staff with good coffee and great food
B. G.Excellent, such a chill place, was great taking in an art project and working away on it in there.
M. R.Love me some XCXC...great place to work, eat and drink...people there are awesome!!!
M. C.One of my favourite places in Ch-Ch. Love the service, food, location & philosophy.
Great work team.
J. B.Came here for an end of year work function - cool vibe, great staff, awesome combination of flavours!
J. A.Delicious food. Friendly staff. Great they let furry friends inside!!!
A.Come for the Japanese rope bondange, stay for the sock theif's justice set
A. R.Bounty Bar Hot Chocolate was delicious. Great as a dairy free hot drink.
D. S.Great space, friendly staff, good food.
K. L.Great place for a coffee, bite to eat and some creative mojo.
H. W.A chilled out space to do just that. Great coffee and food to match.
M. M.I've been wanting to go for aaages and finally did! Super inspirational space, great events!
C. S.A really good place. I went to a drawing class. It felt like meditation.
H. a. B. W. a. B.Perfect place for musicians to launch themselves. Food and drinks available.
B. O.Vibrant, creative space. Great to be amongst the artists and seeing what they're working on.
D. A.Some would call it trendy. Others would call it hipster. I call it the place where they had an open bar that one time.
H. M.Excellent vibe ..great food and craft beer .holding a mtg there by Justspeak was excellent
B. B.Gorgeous space. Venue, artist space, such cool creations! Go Otautahi
M. S.Took a pottery class with Jill & loved it. Creative space & hope to be back soon!
A. A.Very lo fi and groovy spot. Industrial chic, with working artists spaces in the same area.
D. C.Great food great vibe even better people make it home
C. F.Really funky place, once a month they have a group dinner.
P. T.A quirky fun place to support local artist & business people as well as great coffee.
B. B.Nice cafe with friendly staff. Great as a daytime destination.
K. F.Love the building, vibe, choice beers and gorgeous working space.
K. G.A great cafe that also supports creative types as well as being dog friendly
m. r.Quirky artists hangout. Fab food and drinks, lots of vegan options.
S. K. O.Greats vibes and coffees
N. B.Great place to relax. Comedy night was awesome.
P. M.Amazing atmosphere - great wifi - one of those secret places you find!
M.Great venue for promoting community stuff, arts, etc. All profits back to the community.
H. W.Nice arty space with heaps off room, interesting things to look at and read and awesome staff
H. C.Best place ever for coffee, art, and community
R. M.Loved the atmosphere and vibes whilst visiting Mike's art exhibition
A. H.Best double date and cinnamon scones. Great coffee
A.Good food, great coffee and friendly staff!
A. O.Awesome place and community!! Must visit for any event or colaboration
S. W.Open, friendly, accessible, innovative and great food and drinks
S. B.Great place to work, great food, free wifi.
K. C.Good selection of local cheese, art vibes and friendly staff.
C. U.Brilliant place to visit, Art, coffee and food perfect
F. C. S.Amazing place with a wide range of activities going on
G. R.Awesome work space great for your next work meeting or study space
R. “. R.Really kind people.
Fresh delicious food.
This place is real !
r. s.Wonderful inspiring place that does things differently. Really builds community
G. M.Great space but pretty cold.
L. M.Great spot for a beer, coffee or a killer quesadilla!
K. K.A must experience in ChCh - fabulous innovative food - warm and friendly
A. M.Community building. Great venue. Exhibition space. Cafe.
K. J.Mmm everything is awesome. Especially the almond croissant
H. I.Great inclusive community of artists and great coffee
l. b.Really great coffee and area to relax
T. M.Top quality venue as always.
T. H.Food and coffee with passion. Awesome environment
J. W.Great, social atmosphere for coffee, lunch and work
F. F.Great coffee, great place, awesome staff
M. R.Excellent food & service. Will be back.
T.Ok , interesting food and drinks.
K. D.Such a cool space. A wee hidden gem
A.Pedro's cafe was amazing!
H.Superb food, superb service, superb ethics! Fantastic!
M. M.Fresh and tasty. Egg sandwich is not to be missed
J. D.Somewhat noisy. Nice beer though.
J. B.Really cool environment, good energy!!
C. B.Very plesant . Good food and service.
B. D.Its a nice place.
A.Fresh food, great atmosphere.
S. M.Great place for events and innovative people
R. N.Cool hip venue and art space
K.Love it, lots of creative products, beautiful crafts
J. L.Great coffee and food.
k. n.lovely food and great americano
P. D.Great concept, staff and coffee
H.Great atmosphere, nice staff
A.Quirky, fun, inclusive. Well done
j.Absolutely stunning place...Love it
I. S.Cool space for chill people
r. c.Great funky little place
N. G.Good tunes
N. I.A cool industrial studio and Cafe space
A.Sexy people, sexy food!
R. H.Great place , great coffee
L. S.Great art and coffee
W. S.Great cafe food
P. P.Good people. Good place!
F. K.Creative inclusive space for all
a. F.Food coffee atmosphere.
M. M.I met lovely people there
A. M.Best cafe in town
B. F.Art, coffee, and culture in one space!
T. S.Great food.healthy
T. E.Great food & service
H. B.Cosy cafe.
S. B.Amazing food and service
R. I.Great place for creative people
R.Leading edge environmental practices
A.So epic. Go there!!
A. C.So cool
T. S.Great coffee.
A.The tea was great
R.Incredible food and vibe
K. H.Great coffee
P. G.Great ambiance! !
b.Awedome place. Must hang
S. M.Great place!!
B. W.Lovely!
D. D. B.Very nice place.
C. M.Cruisey
A.Decent coffee
T.Great
J. F.Slow service grotty
J. L.Really good vibe
P.Okay
p. j.Sex on a stick.
M.Excellent place
S. G.Yummy toasties
J. M.Great place
N.(Translated) Hipster off
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