Reviews of Route 72 Cafe Restaurant. (Restaurant) in Christchurch (Canterbury).

Route 72 Cafe Restaurant

435 Reviews

228 Comments

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1697 Cust Road, NORTH CANTERBURY, Cust 7471, New Zealand

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Information of Route 72 Cafe Restaurant, Restaurant in Christchurch (Canterbury)

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Reviews of Route 72 Cafe Restaurant

J. R.

A cafe inside an Aladdins Cave of trinkets, treasures and kitchen and dining items and fashion items. Operates breakfast and lunch menu with a Cafe offering. I had the roast vegetable compote on a winter salad. I added the venison sausage and bacon, and a side of fries and aioli. This meal was phenomenal, from the presentation to the taste. It was simply sensational. A small selection of alcohol was also available. Cant wait to return.

T. S.

After reading the latest menu online decided to go for lunch. Located in Cust in North Canterbury. Quirky shop and restaurant. Food really really good. Full of interesting combinations. Plenty of menu items to please everyone. Vegetable Stack main and Smoked Duck main were tasty-as & awesome. Free parking outside. Great friendly service.

L. H.

Such a great cafe! A real hidden gem. We have been coming here for years and would highly recommend.

J. J.

Perfect for a celebration. Great Cafe and restaurant and shop!! Hostesses were excellent, food A++++ and beautifully presented.Allowed us to put some decorations around and we're very hospital. A busy busy place. Need to book for an occasion.

M. G.

Extremely friendly staff, good food and a variety of nik naks to explore. If I had a critique it would be that they were a bit short on the bacon and sausages. My husband had the full breakfast but only 1 sausage cut in half and 2 rashers of bacon, not really enough for a grown man.

L.

A treasure trove of wonderland. Something for everyone here. The food was awesome and lots of it but the staff were amazing. Friendly,delightful to our grandchildren, great atmosphere highly recommend visit and a spell in the Cafe.

J. T.

Great spot. Upstairs has a nice view. Delicious food and really friendly staff!

R. R.

Just wow! Food here was delicious! I was recommended to visit by and friend and convinced a couple of friends to come with, the drive to get to route 72 is beautiful with the trees lining the road and the mountains in the background, then you arrive to the quirky-est little shop and cafe. We had pre booked a table and got one with a view, decoration around the cafe were items of art that could be purchased and the additional rooms downstairs we're filled and almost bursting with items, from kitchen wear to handbags to tourist knick knacks for purchase. My friends and I ordered a variety off the menu and were a little saddened that it was hard to tell the difference in presentation but each of us had a tasty and healthy lunch, so much so we decided to stop for dessert too. And those topped our mains, portions were generous and plated beautifully. Only downside was I had no confirmation using the online booking system and had been told there was no access to this as a staff member was away, so felt glad I rang with enough time to book still. Other than that great place and will no doubt visit again.

C.

What an amazing little place, highly recommend going here you will not be disappointed. The burger I had was spectacular and will be back to try more of the menu. As for the gift shop omg there is not enough hours in the day to see it all and some very nice pieces. Can't recommend this place highly enough

L. C.

Great place to eat and shop for art, gifts, kitchen ware, all sorts. A seriously impressive eclectic collection of goodies. The food was delicious too!

B. D. S.

Great selection. But they were starting to pack up before 3.30 for closing at 4pm and put the products that were outside in parts of the store so we couldn't get into to see it all. Perhaps missing potential sales.

S.

Made a random stop in Cust this morning and had coffee and breakfast. Very lovely staff, friendly and attentive..the food was very pleasing, great portion sizes! Coffee was very good also. Enjoyed our wee experience around this town today.

j. h.

First time there today and what a fond.Excellent service and scrumptious food The chicken bacon and Caesar open sandwich came with delicious hot fries and it was a treat.

T. B.

Wonderful food served here by friendly and helpful staff. The plate full of green lipped muscles was great. Real flowers for decoration and a finger bowl for sticky fingers too.

L. B.

An unexpected gem on our road trip through the South Island. Definitely a 'must stop' if you're passing nearby. Friendly welcome, outstanding food and coffee with a treasure trove of gifts, art, and knick knacks. Absolutely five stars!

V.

Loved It. Did not get time too eat. Too much to see and buy. I got two lovely tops and a scarf. My sister bought two stunning tops. Nothing we have seen anywhere before. Just so special. We will be back again for sure.

D. S.

Great little place, great service Have been several times

T. S.

An amazing place, so interesting, great food, awesome atmosphere brilliant service such lovely friendly staff I love the shopping experience after a gorgeous lunch something for everyone been both on a hot sunny day and on a rainy day with the fire going both wonderful days. The staff there do an amazing job to make you feel comfy if you haven't been then you need to visit this beautiful cafe with an amazing view from the second floor

M. J.

Wow 5 stars all the way. Dawn in the gift shop and Sandra in the cafe working with the gentleman owner are genuinely warm, attentive but not overbearing people. I planned the trip to the Emporium and looked forward to it, as I've visited before. Thanks so much for a great shopping/coffee experience. Obviously I'll be back. 😊

C. W.

Fantastic Farmers Breakfast, lovely friendly staff. Highly recommend.

A. M.

Top notch coffee and quick friendly service. Awesome outside area.

D. B.

Fantastic service. Delicious food. Great menu selection

C. P.

This shop is great, very cluttered but the owner knows where everything is. You can spend ages just looking at it all, there is something for everyone. Then you can enjoy the lovely food and drinks in the cafe.

I. W.

A real country themed eatery with lots of different artwork for sale and crafts for sale. Definitely not dull and friendly staff. Definitely worth five stars

E. V.

Great food & coffee, friendly staff, highly recommended to visit!

k. Y.

Always lovely friendly service, great coffee, great food, the coolest wee shop ever offering gifts for everyone (especially yourself)🌈❤️😁

s. o.

The most amazing breakfast, truly delicious and the store was beautiful.So many amazing gifts and items that would keep you busy for hours.

C. A.

This place was fantastic i loved the food the staff were great and the whole place had a great vibe.

A. R.

Very welcoming and attentive staff. Delicious food- my vege stack with kumara/lentil patties was topped with haloumi cheese. Very interesting goodies for sale.

A. C.

Stopped here on the way through to Castle Hill. Nice and warm upstairs, staff are super friendly, food was also great! We had the Kiwiana with Salmon and the Pancakes with banana etc. we would highly recommended stopping here for some great kiwi hospitality. Would stop here again if coming through Cust again.

J. J.

Good coffee. Lots of stuff to look at. Friendly staff

C. P.

I loved this place! It is packed with stuff & such an eclectic range - something for everyone. And there is a fabulous Cafe too! Definitely worth the stop.

K. D.

Amazing number of products of every kind available. The cafe is very nice, serving good foods and drinks, especially the coffee. Friendly helpful staff. Clean, hygienic facilities. Could do with a little more parking space.

L. d. W.

Stopped in for a coffee and a tea. Very lovely and friendly staff.

c. l.

Beautiful cafe. Beautiful food. Well presented. Very friendly staff. Came here today for Mother’s Day and wasn’t disappointed.

M.

Great place to stop, have a look around the shop & maybe you'll find something you have been looking for. Great variety and the Cafe serves amazing food and coffee

P. G.

Real long wait for the food,I felt it was a little pricy for what was delivered

G. B.

Went there for lunch today ( group of 4) all had a fabulous lunch, staff were great, owner even gave us a root of a plant we had been admiring. Can highly recommend this restaurant.It Is also a lovely gift shop.

R. M.

Great food and service. A large group of us arrived unannounced and although we had a bit of a wait. Was well worth it

A. L.

Dropped in for a late lunch had a delicious fresh chicken open sandwich quick super helpful friendly service. Lots of interesting nick nacs to look at and buy

D.

A great lunch as always. So lucky to have this local establishment to dine and shop at. Recommended for breakfast lunch or dinner or to stop for coffee and muffin.

A. M.

Awesome meal recommend to all we will be back also staff super friendly

G. T.

Took my 92 year old Mum here for Mother's Day. It was a wonderful experience. Staff were very caring and attentive towards Mum and I, the open chicken and bacon sandwich was delicious as was the desert. Loved the atmosphere and lots of very interesting stuff to browse in the shop. Will definitely return. Thanks everyone for making my Mother's day.

A. Y.

We often get takeaways burgers from here on a Friday night as they are amazing. Best gluten free burgers we've had. And they're huge! Calling past today and thought we'd stop for lunch for the first time. So glad we did. Generous portions and super delicious. Great service too. Wonderful bunch o people

V. M.

Lovely place great food great service but the cherry on the top is the gift shop. Just gorgeous 😍

B. I.

Excellent food. Worth a visit.

J. C.

Great location. Great staff. Great food. Great shop too. Highly recommend.

A. P.

A lot of variety in clothes and jewelry but the place is disorganized so much so that walking within the place is difficult. I haven't tried anything in the cafe

E. S.

Lovely place & fabulous food. Well worth the 35 mins drive from Christchurch. Also stunning view of the Southern Alps from upstairs seating

B. P.

Stopped in for a coffee. Service was really slow, pretty sure they forgot me, I had to chase it up but it was a great coffee. If you're not in a rush it's nice.

C. D.

Good coffee, great food and a beautiful view. Prompt freinds service

J. C.

Food really great love looking at all the knick knacks while I wait. Definitely pays to book in a reservation

J. K.

This place is a little special place. It makes great coffee. I complain about other places about there coffee. But not this one. The place is cram packed with little ornaments and nick nacks. I wish I had spare money just to buy some of there stuff. But I don't. Only enough for good coffee.

N. L.

Great place, excellent food and staff.. quirky and interesting

M. D.

FOOD JUST LOVELY ,STAFF JUST GREAT ,needs more seating and lessen retail.Just rest of shop looks cheap and shoddy.Overstocked with naff items that are unnecessary.Owner should take stock and remove nicknackery and have quality items over quantity low value items.Reminds me of a $2 shop.

K. W.

Have called in for coffees before but came for lunch and definitely weren't disappointed would highly recommend the meals and a very pleasant atmosphere and you can also browse and buy from the emporium!

M.

Amazing food with good friends. Amazing store too with beautiful clothes and many beautiful things

A. L.

Had lunch today - very nice. Definitely go back there again.

B. W.

Love this dinky little place. It has good food and allsorts to look at. The shop can feel a little claustrophobic at places but is adds to the overall experience. It is definitely worth a stop for lunch, coffee or just a look around.

V. R.

Love going and taking my visitors there, wonderful food and the service is excellent..shopping there is an adventure

L. P.

Efficient, attentive, friendly staff, and delicious food. Mains great and desserts even better. You have the added bonus of being able to shop before and after eating, with an awesome choice of unusual jewellery, gifts and homewares. Truly something here for everyone.

T. B.

Outstanding. Service above expectations. Food fabulous. GF options. Highly recommend.

L. K.

What a great spot and a meal to match

R. M.

Great vege burger salad n chips really nice spent sometime looking round all the knick nacks Xmas shopping be a good place birthday gifts for kids mum dad and any friends could possibly sell cards nice lady assistant called me love .....

L. D.

Absolutely the happening place! I don't usually comment but just had to in this case. The owners, chef extraordinaire, the girls - all are just awesome. Food is so good, so many flavours within the one dish, eight meals delivered to the table at the same time and now the best Bloody Mary makers as well! And girls, the gifts... OMGoodness.... if you walk out without anything... you just don't get it! Was afraid to do this review because next time I visit I may have to pre-book in advance!! Thanks Steve and the Team. Lindy n Dave.

l. g.

Having eaten pork belly in good American,Asian and European restaurants Route 72 is up there with the very best. Staff were friendly and welcoming. My dining partners also were very happy with their meals rating the presentation worth going for by itself.

E. R.

Great shopping, excellent food, amazing friendly staff. Have never been disappointed, it remains consistently high in my humble opinion

C. O.

Lots to look at in the well stocked shop. I did not go to the cafe, but definately worth the stop to look through the shop.

M. H.

Just had a bloody delicious vegetarian breakfast burger that was very fresh and hot. Staff were lovely and friendly. Definitely recommend.

P. H.

Although the food was well presented and cooked perfectly found the portion size a bit meagre for the price paid.the souvenir shop was that's an integral part of the cafe had some good souvenirs at a reasonable price but beware you get charged more for using a credit card.

R. S.

My family and I spent a leisurely afternoon at the Emporium having lunch, looking at everything and buying fabulous things. We have been there on several occasions, not necessarily all together at the same time but the experience has always been the same...awesome! The food is consistently divine and the staff are just wonderful. They are attentive and helpful without being in your face and the ladies on the Emporium side of things are fabulous! They bent over backwards to help my sisters and I find what we were looking for (the Cruella de Ville clothing) lots of laughs, chatting, help and advise. Everyone is so friendly and you all have a great sense of humour. We will be back yet again!

C. J.

Natty little place great gift ideas and the coffee was just great really nice staff.

J. B.

What an amazing place. Lovely gifts and food of such a high quality. This will be our new stop when cruising.

N. A.

Great shopping as well as food

P. M.

Ballantynes has always been a beautiful store to visit and it's great to see they have moved with the times Customer service is paramount and it's always pleasing to see that this still happens in Ballantynes thank you

P. T.

Despite the bad weather, the Ladies that run this place sure made me feel valued when I was looking for a particular scarf; until she found it. What great service, a ray of sunshine for sure! Thanks 😊👍

L. L.

Cool place to take a break, have a cuppa and look around. Many little things to look at and got that good old countryside vibe going on. Only it was a little crammed for me. Counter is sort of in an angle deeper in the shop and a lot of foot traffic when you're sitting in.

H. G.

The staff there are absolutely wonderful. My lunch was lovely

L. A.

I absolutely love popping up to the Emporium for a bite to eat and a nosey. Damper bread and yummy wedges always go down a treat. The shop has so much variety of items and I always find suitable things to buy for gifts (or for myself!)

R. H.

Abundance of stock in Emporium. Two friendly ladies. Definitely worth a stop. Never dined in cafe but looked great

H. P.

Best savoury muffin I've ever had. Great coffee. Very friendly service. I'll be back and heartily recommend this cafe.

E. S.

Great coffee every time, food is excellent, proper cafe food made fresh unlike the big chains. tons of interesting nic nacks and cookware to browse through. will continue to visit.

C. C.

My go to place if I want to impress someone. Beautiful food. Amazing and considerate service. Will always be back.

I. H.

The lady in the wee shop is fantastic. Always goes the extra mile and with a fabulous smile. I love going there.

M. M.

Lovely place, lots of great nick nacks, and a cosy cafe

K.

Really great food and coffees here. Our favorite place for breakfast.

B. A. B.

Great place to find that quirky item for the perfect gift. Excellent place for a meal when travelling. Slightly higher prices but affordable.

D.

Great service and food. Best coffee

C. B.

Never knew the restaurant was hiding in side, we drive past a lot ,now we know well be back .above average meals with amazing salads

I. F.

Well worth a visit . Great coffee and so much to look at.

S. M.

Great food and coffee. Good catchup with a few girlfriends. It was lovely

S. N.

Meal was lovely, they were very busy so had to wait a while but the staff were lovely and apologized. Were seated upstairs view from there was great

J. N.

What a lovley place. Such beautiful art things everywhere with amazing service and great tasting food. We will be back!

S. b.

Great place friendly staff, we all had a lovely time. we will be back.

t.

Excellent service fully recommended

P. L. B.

Great food service friendly relaxing nice drive out to cust agreat we gem

A. &. S. C.

Nice staff, but limited kids menu and no salads or many healthy options in the menu

C. G.

Awesome place will be back

G. &. L. M.

Friendly staff, tasty food, interesting surroundings

R. R.

Lovely food and friendly helpful staff 😀😀

C. W.

Great cafe stop. Excellent coffee and the shop is absolutely stuffed with bric-a-brac. Food looks good too.

M. E.

Watch out for the thieving Kea's, opportunistic cute birds.

Q. M.

Friday evening is family/casual night. Outstanding food, great value. Whole family had a great time.

J. S.

Wow!! People fantastic, Interesting place. I would see it again!!

S. B.

Love this shop and cafe. Always a treasure hunt in shop and tge coffee plus food great.

E. K.

Awesome food, and crafty things

D. B.

Great place, friendly staff that made us feel very welcome

A. B.

Lots to look at. Staff very attentive, presentation of meals very pretty.

K. M.

Totaly love this place. Travelled from away just to re visit

i.

A great gift shop

R. C.

Efficient, friendly down to earth service.... would highly recommend

S. M.

Awesum place. So much to look at and to buy. Lunch was luvly

v.

Lovely staff, food and shopping

J. W.

Great place, service and food. Will be back again

M. R.

Lovely citrus tart and good coffee. The shop is full of quirky items

G. B.

Great lunch. Very nice.

S. C.

Best homemade tomato soup I'very had !!Friendly staff.

K. G.

SCRUMPTIOUS. Fabulous service in a relaxed environment. Plenty of delightful objects to look at too.

J. H.

A kitch collectors paradise

D. K.

A great cafe with great service and food in a beautiful quiet part of Canterbury

D. E.

Lovely gifts and food, coffee here. There is something for everyone.

T.

A fascinating emporium/Cafe/restaurant. Well worth a visit.

N. R.

Fabulous love this place.Spent alot of money there& will go back.

S. L.

Lots of interesting things

k. m.

Awesome food, can't wait to go back again.

B. C.

Fantastic shopping atmosphere, great food & very friendly staff.

M. P.

Staff, service, food and coffee are all awesome.

O. L.

Nice coffee and food , friendly staff, plenty to look at.

E. B.

Great country cafe with good gift shop attached. See upstairs for tables with a view.

l. l.

Beautiful breakfast and super friendly service. Recommend.

T. P.

A great place for a cuppa or browse all the items inside and out.

P. A.

God coffee and genuine friendly service... Food was average

Q. M.

Amazing service and great value for food

K. M.

Great service and food was delicious

M. F.

Great food, coffee and outlook 😋👍

H. d. P.

Lovely little shop in Cust lots of treasures

J. H.

Very friendly staff, nice food

K. M.

Interesting place to buy knickknack .Didn't try their coffee or food.

J. M.

Best salad selection with our meal ever

F. P.

More than 10 different teas! Really nice and friendly staff

P. B.

Great service and excellent coffee

j. f.

Nice decor , coffee excellent, nice n warm,

J. E.

Fantastic wee spot. Recommend a coffee and a good look around.

J. S.

Lovely place lots of amazing bits and pieces to browse and buy.

K. P.

Awesome emporium love it! Also great food!

A. H.

Very yummy food really loved the salad

J. B.

Tasty food, but coffee wasn't very hot.

H. M.

Coffee was great service was excellent

D. W.

Great food and service in a quaint setting

P. G.

Great place for gifts and food is great too.

L. S.

A wonderful place to visit lots to see eat and buy

J.

Best savoury muffin ever.

W. N.

Some very interesting items in this store.

F. F.

Quality food as usual. Helpful staff

M. C.

Good food, coffee interesting shop

D. N.

Very busy. Still very good food and worth the wait.

K. A.

Great service and excellent food.

M. J.

Best ever savoury muffins.

E. S.

Great service! Lovely staff xx

G. K.

Great coffee ,great service,great shop

T.

Great meal and nicely presented.

T. C.

A great place. Like an Alladins grotto.

J. C.

Great food lovely setting

K.

Great service and food

D.

Cozy atmosphere and friendly staff

J. D.

Enjoyed the experience of a day out with friends

R. L.

Excellent food & service.

W. I.

Cud spend cuple hours looking in this place lots of old relics.

H. S. (.

Great staff great food

K. L.

Always brilliant and back again waitangi weekend

B. D.

Fabulous muffins. Coffee e celled.

R. B.

Very nice

A.

A place one must visit

P. L.

Lots and lots of stuff to look at.

L. M.

Beautiful food as always

R.

Great food and service

J. R.

Good walks lovely surf

B. W.

Lovely food

B.

Yum yum

s.

Good coffee

G.

Good food good service

J.

good tucker, price ok!

C. C.

Fantastic service and plenty to discover!

R. S.

Good food and services

L.

Always a good breakfast

B.

Treasure trove of items.. A true emporium of wonders

E.

Yummy, great service

G. A.

Fantastic Place to visit

J. E.

Lovely brunch

C.

Querkie cafe nice coffee

K.

This great Cafe is open!!!!

R. C.

Great food and service

R. M.

Great kiwi service.

D. C.

So much giftware!

G.

Legends

G. W.

Excellent food.

P.

Fantastic coffee!

S.

Amazing go take a look

J.

Great coffee

G.

What a lovely we spot

F.

Loved it

K.

Yes, yes, yes

V.

20 out of 10

J.

Great place

K.

Yummy meals.

S.

Great coffee

S.

Nice

A.

Terrific choices

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Nice coffee

K. G.

Love this place

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