Reviews of Mia Flora Cafe & Garden Centre (Kavanagh House). (Coffee Shop) in Christchurch (Canterbury).

Mia Flora Cafe & Garden Centre (Kavanagh House)

347 Reviews

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161 State Highway 1, Winchester 7985, New Zealand

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Information of Mia Flora Cafe & Garden Centre (Kavanagh House), Coffee shop in Christchurch (Canterbury)

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Reviews of Mia Flora Cafe & Garden Centre (Kavanagh House)

I. W.

Absolutely brilliant! 6 of us arrived at a full house just for coffee. No problem! We were given a table upstairs and the service was superb. Beautiful place and gorgeous looking cakes. Will be back for a meal.

A. W.

What beautiful surroundings, was our 1st time there on Sunday 6th Feb. I had the mouth watering Pancakes & my partner had the Chicken Fettuccine, both were very tasty. Kavanagh house is stunning, so much to look at. Lots of great giftware & variety in the Garden shop along with an array of outdoor plant choices, very knowledgeable green fingers guy to chat too! We will be back ♡

C. B.

Always love stopping in here. Great atmosphere and you get the whole package ie food, drink, gardens, aviaries and the gift shop. Hosts are always accommodating and love the mother of pearl inlay dining table. Great score 😊

C. J.

Historic home built in 1914 on main road this is a great destination and a real treasure to find in Winchester. Set in tranquil gardens with many garden features there is indoor and alfresco dining, with a variety of seating options Warm and inviting with a gift shop and garden centre on site. You will be spoilt for choice with homemade delectable delights and a menu also on offer. I only wish they served real cream instead of can cream. However the host was friendly and the sun and birdsong entertained whilst the cherry blossoms put on a fantastic display.

C. B.

Loved it. Great staff and amazing food selection. Really lovely place for lunch or morning or afternoon tea.

B. K.

Absolutely awesome lovely food amazing staff highly recommend this cafe and garden gift shop beautiful

L. B.

Thank you John and Bruce for an amazing tour of your exquisite home. The breakfast was delicious and your garden is definately worth the stop in Winchester. Thanks again The 4 from Hawkes Bay today

S. T.

It's a lovely place, with nice staff/owners ....but they really struggled to make me something plant-based. I explained that I eat a vegan diet, and having been offered fries/wedges ( really....is that your idea of a meal?) we settled on a BLAT without the B. I hate wasting food, so I try to be quite specific without being patronising.....and it still came with aioli. I apologised, and questioned the aioli.. I was told it was vegan.....then that it contained egg. I apologised again and said I couldn't eat it. They re-made it on different bread and without the aoli. The result was that I felt like I was a nuisance and had caused food to be wasted.....and I apologised twice, and they didn't apologise at all. It's 2022. Vegan isn't "out there" any more, and hasn't been for a really long time.

T. M.

Lovely spot. Well worth a look and a wander. Lovely food. Very friendly & welcoming service. I'll be back!

N. B.

Amazing stunning and beautiful place. Very inspired after visiting, thank you for taking me into your home and showing me around!!

M.

Gardens are divine and the food was great. Love stopping here... although we always come away with something for the garden

K. S.

An absolute gem of a place, even on a cold, wet and windy day, it was warm and welcoming and absolutely gorgeous inside. Beautifully decorated and laid out with lovely pieces of jewellery and other items. Fabulous hosts with great energy and sense of humour! A must visit in my opinion 😁 (no food photos because we ate too fast 😛) the carbonara was divine though!

S. T.

First time visited this place. My coffee was good. First time tried the whitebait omelette steamed instead of pan fried, it was nice.

D. B.

Great food lovely gardens relaxing place to chill out with friends and family fabulous gifts

G. H.

Very charming place. The proprietors have certainly put a lot of effort into the property. Amazing garden with heaps of mesmerising nooks and crannies. Only reason I don't give it 5 🌟 was the coffee. Not strong enough for our liking. Lovely selection of cakes. Definitely worth the visit.

c. N.

Great service. Unique atmosphere, like some olden european style ? Would be a nice place for old couple to have a tea here together. I had a Passionfruit mousse cheesecake and a mocha. The cheesecake is delicious for me, as it is unlike the usual dense cheesecake, in which one can get tired of the taste easily. The mousse texture doesnt make me feel tired of the cake. The cafe will not be obvious, as its located within the house. Follow the sign at the roadside to drive into the parking area. Also bought some take-away : shortbread (average to me), scone (it is not dry, i like the fact that it's the soft $ moist in texture), chocolate royale cake (i have yet to try it..to give a review)

T. T.

Awesome place relaxing atmosphere, beautiful lemon cheesecake great coffee. It's a must see.

J. C.

Absolutely loved this place! I'd never stop anywhere else for lunch. The house is beautiful, the gardens are superb, the dining courtyard was actually quite spectacular, complete with fountain. An absolute delight. It's a destination by itself! The staff were just great, and menu very extensive. I just wish I lived closer!

S. L.

What a stunning place, and the cakes are to go back for. Great advice on plants and a good selection of gifts

M.

What a lovely way to spend an afternoon relaxing in this beautiful environment. I had 2 of their freshly baked scones with cream and jam but ate them so fast, I forgot to take a pic of them! The shortbread biscuit and coffee was just devine. I would highly recommend this place to young and old.

G. S.

Would recommend for tourists and locals alike - the food was divine, the hosts welcoming and the architecture and interior work in this historic house was stunning to say the least. The homemade garlic bread is a must have and the hot chocolate was rich and creamy. Top notch food at a reasonable price - I can't wait to come back!

P. R.

Fantastic. Host was delightful, charismatic, humourous & food & coffee was delicious. Would recommended this place for all travellers.

N. L. A.

Spirited of the moment drop in and don't regret it. Got a tour of the stunning decor if the food is as good as the taste of fine things then I'm sure it won't disappoint. Sadly ran out of time to eat but will have to come back for a treat next time. Simply put, gorgeous! Both the people as well as the scenery. Stay beautiful.

V. R.

A magic place to go to, the setting, house and gardens are beautiful, peaceful, lots of outside places to be and enjoy, to dine, have good coffee and great morning/afternoon tea options very gentle on an individual or wonderful atmospherefor groups. The garden center has unusual plant options, I never go home without something special and the garden gallery has many treasures.. again...always find " a must have"

J. C.

Great place. Food, service and Gardens awesome

S. P.

Thank you for a great Birthday Lunch for my Husband Graham. Celebrating with his sisters and extended family. Your staff were were very pleasant, and the food was fantastic. A walk in the garden was a great way to end a very pleasant day.

G. &. N.

Highly recommend you stop here if passing through Winchester. Well worth a stroll through the lovely well maintained gardens, gift & plant shop, then enjoy a coffee and lunch or something from there sweet cabinet. Many different settings to enjoy your coffee inside and out. Spoilt for choice really. Well done to the owners of this lovely establishment. It was a joy to visit.

S. F.

Service 10/10, Food 10/10 Ambience 10/10, Setting ......absolutely amazing. Garden Centre has a large range of very interesting plants and gifts. Unique art work for sale. To while away the time wandering through the garden centre and grounds is a truly pleasurable experience.

L. R.

A delightful find. Great coffee and food. The garden is so peaceful and interesting. Don't miss seeing the nursery and gift shop. Take your time it is worth it

m. w.

Most relaxing lunch we have had in a while, good food, a cheeky wine, then a walk through the magnificent gardens. Hosts are just lovely. Heading for a wander through the garden centre.

M. M.

Beautiful Cafe and Garden centre. Well worth the stop off between Timaru and Christchurch. Lovely outside dining seating available. Walk around their gardens and garden centre. Food yummy. Lovely space on a sunny day. Off street carparking available.

R. J.

The food was wonderful. Nicest coffee we've had in along time. Staff were extremely accmodating. Grounds are spectacular

B. W.

Very pleasant lunch, appropriately priced, service pleasant, but a little slow, however it is a popular place. Eggs benedict with mushrooms was perfect for me, and the spinach/feta crepe for Mrs also delighted. The lemon mousse cheesecake was lovely and light. When you book a table, it would be nice to be greeted appropriately.

C. B.

The gardens are the best thing about this cafe. Bordering a beautiful stream, with lovely outdoor seating areas. Coffee is lovely, and the cabinet food is decadent. It's a gorgeous setting, with minimal road noise considering its location.

R. &. P. W.

Such a pleasant Cafe guaranteed to both relax and excite diners with its many photograhic vistas from all tables, whether inside the homestead (Kavanah House), out in the courtyard, or alongside the creek's edge. The incorporated Garden Centre and gift shop with additional Aviaries makes this a place worth stopping for! Highly recommended.

S. F.

Stunning place. Went past then came back and we so pleased we did. Staff friendly and hospitable . Food very good large servings. Lovely place to eat in courtyard. Gardens beautiful. Coffee very good. Recommended to stop

a. b.

If your traveling between Ashburton and Timaru, make sure you stop in here. It's well worth a visit. A delight for the eyes as well as the taste buds. Make sure you have a good look around. lots to see inside and out. It's a stunning place.

E. v. R.

A very nice lunch, but some disappointments though. The only non-alcoholic drink available was orange juice or water and an extra charge for a bit of mayonaise to go with my chips

J. W.

Miafora Cafe & Gardens @ Kavanagh House is a beautiful old building where you can call in for a cuppa/meal, walk around the gardens and also visit the garden centre. Plants are also available for purchase at the garden centre. The downstairs rooms have been converted to a cafe so you can sit either inside in the rooms or outside among the plants. There are plenty of tables both inside and outside. So take some time and sit down for a cuppa. The garden is impressive especially wire sculptures. There are seats and benches to sit and rest so you can admire the views. No visit is complete with visiting the Garden Centre.

B. C.

We loved Mia Flora wonderful setting, delightful garden, great food. Wander in the grounds, check out what's on sale, visit the garden centre, there's a bit to do. Will definitely be back.

J. J.

A devine place to relax and have food and coffee. Delightful gardens, out house for groups etc. Very hospitable staff a little shop and lovely Nursery. Thank you guys it is a pleasure to come there.

L. R.

Beautiful building. Gr8 food & service

L. B.

Beautiful place to visit. ❤️ Garden and cafe / lounge area amazing. Great coffee, hot chocolate and food.

L. T.

Yummy fresh baked scones with jam and cream in a beautiful garden setting. Cappuccino was delicious 😋

R. B.

Lovely cafe and gardens, fantastic omelettes and a very generous pot of tea, great place to stop for lunch

K. B.

Great coffee and homemade cakes. Worth stopping to have a look at heritage house. Gardens are beautiful and owners were very welcoming and helpful.

D. &. D. A.

Always amazing. Garden is a great place to take a break if you're travelling and have a slice of something with a cuppa or stop for your main meal.

S. F.

A wonderful old home as a cafe restaurant. Lovely gardens. Food great fresh and hot and tasty. Good size servings. Coffee good didn't try cakes. Staff wonderful great service. Garden center also good and friendly. Highly recommended stop.

S. T. C.

Great food and service would Def go again . Thanks guys for putting up with our big mob for so long lol

P. O.

We often stop for meals or a coffee on our way past this time we brought some plants the fejoa is beautiful in flower. We're very pleased with our purchases 👍👍👍

D. H.

Dropped in for just a coffee on my drive back home to Invercargill. This place is MAGNIFICENT ,coffee I had a really nice taste,I'm afraid I didn't get any food, what I did see coming out looking really yummy, cabinet food is available to. The garden are soo incredibly well maintained with great thought put into it I'm sure this garden would like amazing in october when alot of the plants are in flower. The have lots of interesting wrought iron and barbed wire sculptures dotted around which adds more interest. The outdoor seating area is lovely with many different areas to pop yourself down, inside as well. I plant and gift shop are also here for a wonder around and purchase some lovely stuff. A MUST STOP OFF IN WINCHESTER, north of temuka ,but don't be in a hurry. Thumbs up guys

M. W.

A very nice place to visit for lunch, coffee, or just a relaxing walk through the manicured gardens. The service was great, very friendly and helpful, we just had a sandwich which was tasty. There's a garden shop here too!

D. S.

A truly exceptional place to go with so much to see. The service and quality of food is well above good. This place is sssoooo much more than a cafe. An absolute case of GO THERE... You won't be sorry.

P. C.

This is an amazing place. The people who work there are the nicest people with a wicked sense of humor Food.....A+++ Staff......A+++ Decor.....A+++ A must for anyone who likes the weird and wonderful. Thanks guys for a wonderful experience

N. T.

Lovely cafe, great food with a beautiful garden setting. Garden centre has a good variety of plants, garden ornaments and gifts.

S. M.

Beautiful place - we found just by accident passing by. Luvly food - gorgeous garden and house. Will definately go again

M. &. P. G.

Beautiful surroundings..lots of lovely areas to sit in..will be perfect over the warmer months ..great garden centre with gorgeous gift shop..deff worth a visit!!

P. K.

Love this place. These guys have done a wonderful job. The gardens are delightful and have grown soooo much since I was there last. Also great cafe.

M. F.

Great spot and great food. That scotch filled was brilliant. Cheers.

P.

Stunning day, garden and coffee

C. K.

Lovely lunch with family.beautiful garden setting.we were in no hurry to leave.will b back for sure.👌

B. W.

Good food, fast service and on mothers day lunch. Great cake and coffee too!

S. H.

Amazing place to simply explore the gardens or browse the gift shop. Great coffee and home made treats as well.

A. F.

Gorgeous period house and garden. Great Cafe food. I love to 'play ladies ' here at the weekend. The owners are chatty and knowledgeable. Another favourite place

L. K.

Miaflora is a friendly atmosphere, great service, and a very presented garden centre,,, the food is also well done, john and Bruce run a business to succeed

A.

Amazing cakes and slices, lemon tart is devine. Beautiful and tempting shipping and gardens

P. J.

Great coffee and service. Very friendly and welcoming. Many different environments to dine in from fine dining to river side tables.

M. W.

Brilliant venue and Chicken Snitchel. John was a fantastic host and graciously showed Delwyn and I around. Great Artwork and steel garden sculptures. Loved it all.

D. C.

Absolutely outstanding food and service.

O. L.

Lovely leaf tea, and large fluffy scone and beautiful surroundings, only thing I would say is to use real cream for the scones instead of canned whipped cream

W. E.

Awesome Coffee. Great Service. Wonderful gardens & a great gift shop. Such a relaxing atmosphere

A. M. P.

Beautiful spot! We stopped here on our way from Lake Tekapo to Kaikoura, and where surprised at how beautiful the gardens and the cafe are. The food was okay!

J.

Great food and service and enjoyed a stroll around the gardens.

A. H.

Lovely gardens and very helpful staff in nursery a pleasure to visit and visit then enjoy the cafe

E.

Great venue , subdued music , Great staff & food ( and wine )

G. G.

Great food and coffee, beautiful garden setting. Very relaxing

M. B.

Amazing food! And the hospitality was very welcoming. Stop here if you ever get the chance!

A. D.

This is must go . amazing place .so much to see. great food and coffee. friendly staff. well worth a visit

D. B.

Beautiful garden setting with great coffee, delicious food and friendly staff

a. M.

Such a hidden treasure. Wonderful food and coffee. Beautiful setting

L. L.

Lovely people. Delicious food & beautiful warm surroundings. Garden centre & gifts are great too

L. K.

Not just a stop for a great meal, there's the nursery, must wander through the gardens, and a gallery for something unique

W.

Awesome coffee food and service!

B.

Gorgeous set up, for a relax on a long trip! A visit is highly recommended!

E. M.

Wonderful place to stop for coffee or lunch and stretching the legs in the beautiful gardens. And don't forget the gift shopping🙂

K. U.

Fabulous gardens and surroundings. Have driven past for years and never realized what a treasure was inside

M. R.

Relaxed and beautiful!! Great passionfruit mousse cheesecake. Yum!!

J. W.

Delightful place to go for coffee , cake and look at the beautiful building and gardens. Very tranquil setting.

J.

A very nice place to relax

D.

Awesome place to have a coffee, beautiful decor and an amazing garden and garden shop.

P. B.

Wonderful experience Bruce and John great hosts.

L.

Pretty good coffee. Nice place to stop when travelling through

M. V.

What a fabulous place.Super meals and a great garden shop.Lovely owners.

T. H.

Gteat coffee, delicious Easter scone and exqusite surroundings.

B. L.

Great setting with distant mountain views, magnificent gardens, Good coffee, friendly staff.

M.

Well worth calling in and looking at all the artwork, gifts a great collection of every thing. The food looked really good

M. G.

It's actually called Mia Flora now and love going there, great nursery, lovely hosts

I. M.

Pretty oasis! Great food in a beautiful garden setting. Highly recommended!!

J.

A delicious lunch at Mia Flora for Mother's Day. Food and service outstanding.

P. S.

The food was great. It was nice sitting outside.

F.

Lovely old house beautifully set up with yummy scones +plenty to see

k. o.

Great place to visit and eat. The garden is stunning

B. T. K.

Somewhere to dine and enjoy it not eat and run. Lovely garden.

T.

It was fantastic, couldn't have asked for more, great place, great people !! A definite must for any age or occasion.

J. P.

Good food and coffee. Lovely range of plants in garden centre

K. G.

Excellent coffee and service, just need keto cheesecake hehe

P.

OK coffee. Good place for a meeting with prospective customers. Nice and quiet.

P. H.

Nice atmosphere, Great coffee and good tasting food.

K. G.

Lovey cottage cafe. Beautiful garden area. Good coffee. Friendly staff

A. D.

Myflora great place, great lunch today and service. Owners friendly very helpfull.

S.

Amazing place to visit lovely gardens and gift shop too.

A. P.

Lovely setting with friendly staff food was great with fast service I will definitely be back

C.

Always enjoy my visits good food and service and enjoy visiting the garden area and shop

P. W.

I love this place, only downside was tomato sauce on the bla!

A. L.

Lovely food great service and great place to browse around and shop for gifts

M.

Great experience lovely food interesting shops full of unusual items

M.

Great relaxing café and garden centre

J. A.

Cool place, Lots of unique items to buy and good coffee and eats.

J.

Very good food, lovely gardens.

F. S.

Wonderful place lots to see and lovely meal

D.

Lovely coffee and the lemon cheesecake was wonderful.

D.

Best cafe in nz my favorite.

C.

Nice meal good surroundings very present

D.

Beautiful garden and garden centre. The cafe and food was lovely.

M. H.

Wonderfully friendly staff, lovely decor and garden

C. B.

Lovely garden. Excellent food

N.

a lovely place for coffee and a walk in their garden

C. M.

Love the food, the garden centre and the hosts!

N.

Good food. Very cluttered environment.

J.

Friendly greeting on arrival great coffee and scones

R.

Awesome food will definitely be back

D. L. R.

Great garden and the guy is very kind.

J.

Lovely setting for food and coffee.

H.

Excellent service and beautiful gardens.

R.

Delicious food and cofee, beautiful garden

J. R.

Great food great place

F. a. C. N.

Service and food second to none. Will definitely be back

D.

Excellent coffee & grest5 staff

S. M.

Mia flora best ever plants and cafe

V.

Fabulous atmosphere food delicious

B.

Beautiful house, great service.

E.

Nice setting Good food

H.

Gorgeous place

L.

Wonderful place

A.

Absolutely lovely place

C.

A little gem with fantastic service!

T.

A fabulous experience for all the senses

I. W.

Excellent food and service

M. W.

Excellent food and surroundings

P. S.

Lovèly Devonshire Tea.

J. P.

Very tasty lunch

M. W.

Lovely place for a break

A. A.

Friendly and great food

D. V.

Beautiful house and gardens

m. m.

Just fabulous!

k.

Love Mia Flora

A.

Beautiful in spring

P. S.

Worth the effort to stop by.

G. B.

Fantastic place

A.

It's grest

k. l.

A must to see

R. O.

Outstanding

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