Reviews of Town Tonic Cafe & Restaurant. (Restaurant) in Christchurch (Canterbury).

Town Tonic Cafe & Restaurant

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335 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand

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r. s.

We had been given a gift voucher. Booked with easy and arrived on time. Staff gave a good explanation of what we were getting. We added wine pair to the meal at a very good price. As each course arrive with the paired wine it was explained clearly.. What an experience The started looked good, tasted amazing and I could have just ordered the same as a main and been very happy. Wine match was excellent. Main arrive. Beef. This was perfectly cooked and was so tasty and full of flavours. Again the wine match fitted perfectly. Dessert was a treat. Sweet, sour, crunchie with a sweet dessert wine

C. R.

Such a lovely experience with friendly service! We did trust the chef and he did not disappoint, however we did wish there was more than one potato in the main. Lucky we got the fries which were also delicious . My partner loved the atmosphere and the design of the restaurant itself.

S. B.

My friend and I had a wonderful evening of the most delicious meals we had experienced in a long time. My friend is Vegan which was the reason why I chose Town Tonic, their Vegan menu is the best we have seen, the variety of Vegan options was very pleasing. My meal the Lamb was exceptionally tasty and tender along with our delightful desserts made our dining experience all the more enjoyable. Thank you Town Tonic.

T. H.

One of the best meals we have had in a long time. Every part of the new menu was just fantastic. We were a party of 5, making the most of the menu. Service was great, wine list good and the timing of courses was right on. The lamb was cooked to perfection and with two vegetarians in our party, the menu delivered flavour and taste for non-meat dishes. A most enjoyable evening and will certainly add this to the list of must eats.

C. L.

We were given a grab one for Christmas from one of our sons. It was labelled.... 'trust the chef'. We trusted the chef and wow... What a taste sensation! Entree, main course and Dessert was amazing. We loved it. I have to say that there wasn't much of it. I certainly wasn't full by the time I left but it was a wonderful experience and quite delicious. Made even better by waiter, George who talked us all through the courses. What an amazing, personable young man. Thanks George. Highly recommended!

R.

We've been at Town Tonic quite a few times now and the quality of service and food is very good and consistent. The food offers interesting combinations, is perfectly balanced and looks good as well.There are also plenty of options available for people with dietary requirements. The open kitchen gives those who are interested a good view of how it's all prepared. The wine list matches the food perfectly with plenty of choice to actually wine and dine.

M. A.

Wonderful food, coffee and service. All round a great place to go.

R. T.

Beautiful food and an amazing presentation. We totally enjoyed the “ trust the chef “ and enjoyed everything that was offered to us . I’m a small eater and felt satisfied but the others on our party left a tad hungry…maybe an offer of breads and dips could have compliment the meal or cheese to finish .

V. M.

Superb dining experience across all aspects i.e., cuisine, beverage, service and ambience. The food is exquisite, thoughtfully prepared and presented, clearly a chef of high calibre. This is certainly not your average restaurant.

A. D.

Went out on a lunch date to Town Tonic. I looked at the menu online and wasn't really interested in much on it but on the day was presented with a new menu with better options available. Food was very good and so was the atmosphere.

A. H.

We were a party of nine for lunch and had no complaints at all - the venue was very nice, the service was lovely, and the food was simply delicious! I had the salmon which was cooked to absolute perfection - heavenly! We all had different meals and everybody was very happy, congratulations to the whole team at TT, especially the chef!

G. L.

Simply the best! Four of us had breakfast and we couldn't fault anything at all. The service was very good, the chef obviously loves his job because the food was presented superbly and all tasted great. Add cinnamon tea, English breakfast tea, a mocha and a cappuccino, which were all good and we had a simply superb breakfast. We have already made arrangements to get back.

A. R.

Always love to go to Town Tonic. And a great stop before going to the theatre as well. The staff are always lovely and efficient and look out for you if you are running late. The food is excellent and never less than perfect and interesting.

S. T.

My wife and I have been to Town tonic two or three times now, we find the staff friendly and attentive, the food is to a high standard and with the many type of food options it is handy as with in the group of people we go with they have varying taste requirements

J. B.

Great ;location and option for a meal prior to going to the Court Theatre. The food was beautifully presented and very tasty. Not cheap but worth the price. The ability to have a reasonable sized main meal without having to order a side serving of vegetables would be an advantage. A small thing but the spoons served with the desserts were of poor quality and not what we would have expected. Overall good service and a very nice meal

C. L. M.

We had breakfast at Town Tonic yesterday and it was truly fantastic. The portion sizes were more than generous and the Salmon Eggs Benedict was undeniably the best I have ever had. Our table had the Bacon Eggs Bennie and the Big Breakfast as well, both of which were amazing. Thanks to the fabulous staff and your very talented chef.

s. s.

Good location slightly out of town. Parking available off street. Disable and pram access available. High chair available. Funky interior design with some booth seats, also some tables outside. Attentive and friendly staff, the chef seems nice and was taking photos of the dishes he was preparing for us, the atmosphere was good. We had a good experience dining in this restaurant with their 6 course degustation. We were not overly hungry and ordered one 6 course to share between the two of us. I have to emphasis, their portion is gigantic!! We couldn't finish the last two dishes, started with vege, fish, duck, mushrooms, venison, finished with a dessert.

A. S.

Such an exciting and surprising menu! Like no other cafe in Christchurch. These flavours are so well thought out, presented. Portions are perfect. It's really nice sitting near the open kitchen and seeing the action happen too. Interesting exciting unpretentious food at value for money prices. Rapidly turning into a favourite spot.

L. G.

We think this place is great. Have always had delicious meals, friendly and efficient service and you can watch the chefs cook your meal. The place was completely full when we last went but they still had our meals out in good time and top quality.

D. C.

Excellent latte with almond milk. The food was also excellent. Especially loved the lamb salad. The Rum sponge cake was awesome. Great place for family and date night. The service was also great. Well done to the team at Town Tonic.

A. r.

Had a lovely trust the chef 3 course dining experience which was through a grab one deal at a great discounted price.The food was presented well and tasted really good.The service was perfect and they were able to cater to my gluten free diet so I would be happy to return to try other dishes off their menu.

C. M.

Wonderful evening tonight ! Thank you so much for the quality food and attentive and helpful staff ! We chose to take the special 2 courses of the night that either no one or all the table can have and they were very accomodating when I told them I was vegetarian. In the end my partner and myself had different meals that we could share and enjoy twice as much ! And lovely cheese selection. The portion are not huge but because you eat slowly and enjoy every bites it is enough to fill you up. And they change the menu every 6 weeks ! Will definitely come again in 6 weeks !

M. A.

Not as good as last visit when first opened. Bit pricy, my dish delivered $28 and not a lot to it. Staff didn't seem happy.

A. I.

Ambiance great, service eve greater and the food is just something. You can really appreciate the passion for food that those guys have. Went many times and will continue to do so.

C. G.

Really good atmosphere for an informal breakfast meeting. Food was tasty and staff were very pleasant, worth a stop.

M. G.

If you're looking for something different from the usual brunch fare this is the place to go. Fantastic food and the open kitchen means you can see it being prepared in front of you. Good service and coffee top it off.

D. O.

Nice food, good service. A couple of things had sold out off the menu when we were there on a Saturday night but still a good selection.

A.

Absolutely brilliant service. Well rounded wine menu and did made a perfect birthday treat.

K.

Excellent service, amazing meals and lovely ambience. Town Tonic never fails to exceed our expectations ... will definitely be back again :)

S. B.

I had a lot of tacos and they were delicious. The fish one was the best 😁

J. P.

Our party of 7 had a wonderful meal at Town Tonic on Friday night. The service was efficient and friendly and the food was fantastic. We booked early to dine before a show at the Court Theatre nearby. Even though two of our party were 25 minutes late our orders were taken and food served extremely promptly and we were in good time for the show. The food was delicious and servings generous. We'll be back. Thank you Town Tonic.

A. K.

Location: very convenient Parking: off street parking available Staff: very friendly and considerate to customers needs. Service: a bit slow Seating: lot of options from table for 2 to table of 24. Indoor seating only when visited Reservations: appreciated and required to avoid waiting time Food quality: fresh and tasty. Made as per customers requirements. Value for money: a bit pricey but is good place to hangout with mates and family.

S. M.

What a wonderful restaurant! Service fabulous and food even better. Great spot and will definitely be back!! I am plant based so was so excited to taste and experience your menu whilst my husband dined with a smile on his face devouring the pork belly. Well done team. See you next time. Cheers deb

N. T.

Great food. Pricey but it worth it.

W.

We came here for breakfast. Coffee was great and food was spectacularly good. The Haloumi with Chickpea Hash (with bacon) was superb. Great service, very pleasant ambience. Will definitely come back.

N.

Was gifted a voucher to me by my brother for my 40th birthday, as we’d never eaten here before. The staff & service was friendly, my questions about the GrabOne voucher were addressed in a positive way, & the restaurant was very modern & clean. The food was absolutely amazing! We shared the maple fried chicken entree, & for the mains we had the braised beef cheek & the lamb stew dishes. Presentation was very colourful, & portion sizes were generous. Flavour was incredible, with a touch of modern fusion as well as old school slow cooked texture. A pleasure to eat where our expectations were exceeded, & we'll definitely be back again :-)

L. P.

Good to see some different Vegan options on the menu, food was tasty, staff very attentive & helpful. Was quiet but was a Tuesday. Wish I could have tried a dessert but was too full!

D.

The food was amazing, I would recommend this place to anyone.

P. T.

Modern interpretation of delicious classic dishes. Excellent customer services. Situated on busy Lincoln Rd.

A. A.

Pleasant surprise, we stopped by chance to get a refreshing coffee on Sunday morning. We were early, but welcomed and the service was pretty much what you expect. Friendly, prompt and the coffee was perfect. I can tell, we definitely will come back.

J. C.

We had a delicious and beautifully presented meal here on Saturday before going to the Court Theatre. Fantastic service, tasty food - we all chose the pork belly which was yum - and also enjoyed the variety of gins you have! A great way to start off our night!

J.

Very good service caters for lots of different diets. Extremely tasty.

E.

I visited here early October. Restaurant had an inviting ambience although not busy. Service pleasant and prompt. I ordered the Pork Belly which was tasty with some subtle flavours. The pakoras that accompanied it, (little cauliflower fritters), would have been nice but were burnt. I mentioned this twice to the waitress but all she said was sorry. It was late and I had had a long day travelling so didn't pursue it. Overall meal attractively presented and portion generous. My surprise came when I came to pay. For the first time ever I was required to pay a fee if paying by credit card! While it wasn't much it was a matter of principle and I chose to pay cash.

R. N.

Fantastic food and great staff but they were really understaffed when I was there

I. M.

Wow! Small menu but every single dish from tofu to beef cheeks was amazing. A must try for wholesome innovative food. Wasn't busy when we went but the atmosphere was still good. Totally recommend. Good coffee too!

J. P.

Food was beautifully presented and tasted just as good as it looked. Service was excellent, I would highly recommend.

M. T.

Went for dinner with my husband last night, we shared the chilli maple chicken for entree, I had the beef cheek ragu and hubby the venison. It was all beautifully presented, the flavours were amazing and portion sizes were perfect. I don't usually drink but decided to try a cocktail, they were super yummy I had two! Could not fault our experience and will be recommending to all of our friends.

S. M. S.

Modern comfortable eatery with menu options to suit a range of dietary needs. My friend and I enjoyed the atmosphere, the food and the friendly unobtrusive service. Vegetarian and vegan menu options are cheaper than dishes with meat. Keen to return

D.

such amazing food! organic, fresh and half of the menu is vegan

K. W.

Went to Town Tonic for brunch on Saturday with my husband. He got the Loaded Chicken and I got the Salmon Avocado Salad. The wait time for the food was not very long, the service we received was very friendly and the food was delicious so would recommend.

K. R.

Delicious food, all so fresh and tasty. Can't go past the tacos.

A. T.

This place has probably won my 'best eggs bene' award. Gorgeous presentation and generous portion sizes, I will be back.

H. G.

Superbly fresh ingredients, innovative plant-based menu (with delicious fish options), great salads and desserts, great service.

N. M.

Wonderful friendly staff and fantastic vegan food! Pedestal style table was a bit challenging for my manual wheelchair. Music was at a reasonable volume so I could hear my companions! I love Town Tonic! Highly recommended!

J.

Excellent. Went Tue 7pm when quiet. Had Trust the Chef GrabOne coupon with matched wines. 3 courses each 3 half glasses of matched wines plus a gin & tonic each to start. $140 for 2. Great Haloumi salad starter. Great Venison main. Very good desert. Nice NZ wines. Nice NZ gin. Go when not busy with Court Theatre bookings. Best very well balanced meal & drinks out that we've had that was good value in years. Portions well sized.

S.

Lovely. Tasty and looked wonderul on the plate. A real treat. Will be back!

S.

Really enjoyed our first time at Town Tonic, the food was great. I really enjoyed the port dish I ordered, thank you. There were eight of us, your service was prompt and the staff helpful and friendly.

W.

Best breakfast we’ve enjoyed in ages !! 👍

M.

Nice atmosphere to struggle with some hard to eat but very tasty tacos.

E. (.

Delicious lamb and wine, only sad I was so late for my show I didn't have time to enjoy it properly. 🐑🍷❤️

G. P.

Second time here in a month.Food was still good and flavorsome,but were only luke warm at best.Please look at installing some heat lamps,as our food sat there for at least 3 mins while chefs were talking.

J. D.

Have to say I've been here several times but my most recent visit proved disappointing. The honest menu, which is the only reason I have been here, has been shrinking and shrinking. While the portion sizes are good (although are not the cheapest) the range of options is not what it was. I came with non vegan family hoping to wow them with the variety of vegan options but was rather deflated and a touch embarrassed having been the one who made the restaurant recommendation . The dessert, at the time a vegan birthday cake, was dry and very very average and definitely not worth the price tag. Admittedly this was a few months ago so maybe I got them on a bad day but I have not been back since due to this experience. Its an expensive treat to have a beautifully made vegan meal but I think I'll now stick with more consistent performers that aren't as pricey.

1.

Had eggs benedict with fried chicken. Chicken was great. Dish needed texture and freshness to break up the heavy chicken and hash. Hash was fried prior to serve- bottom was burnt, and had been fried too long/hot so only half was soft potato the rest was inedible crisp. Coffee was lovely, staff were welcoming, polite and the interior/atmosphere were all 10/10. Would return to try a fresher dish as everything else was great!

H. H.

One of the best vegan meals of our entire lives. YUM. We had brussel sprouts as a starter and they were seasoned perfectly. I had a cauliflower dish as my main & my husband had a mushroom risotto, both delicious. We then went with dessert, which is rare for us, but everything was already so good we went for it. & my god, life changer! It was a gingerbread cake with caramel sauce, gingerbread cookie pieces & vanilla ice cream. Easily the best vegan dessert we ever had. The bartender guy was super cool and friendly, as was the waitress we had. We were very casually dressed compared to everyone else because we’re doing a road trip around the South Island - I feel like the manager Shannon wasn’t as nice to us because of this, as we saw her being friendlier to other customers. We didn’t mind too much because everything else was off the charts.

C.

Such great food. The chefs are super friendly too. Nice to be able to watch them cook. Relaxed atmosphere. All equals a perfect evening

K.

Had a great breakfast here. Expected to not get a table at 11am on a Saturday but I guess the rain made it quieter. Really good portion sizes. We got eggs bene with bacon and the breakfast tacos, and both loved them. Cool vibe, too.

K. T.

Great selection of brunch items. Lots to choose from if youbare gluten and or dairy free. Plus lots of vegan options. Attentive service without being too in your face. Will definitely return as keen to check out the dinner options.

S. b.

Absolutely Gorgeous!!!!!!! Deliciously Tasty highly reccommended food!!!! I have never liked olives ever before but I have been converted (Maybe only if they are from here). The Lamb and Beef Ribeye were both cooked to perfection. Absolutely melted in our mouths. I also am not a fan of vegetables but they had so much flavour I didnt leave a single pea on my plate. The desserts were delicious and didnt leave us feeling over full. Everything was served in perfect sized portions (although the soup was a very small portion for the price, we didnt order it but the table next to us did and it looked very nice) and presentation was excellent. Food, staff and service of very high quality. Definately reccommended and will definately be back. 😊

D.

Always a good place to grab some fancy dinner. Can be hard to get a spot though sometimes.

T. B.

The most interesting, exciting, refreshing & delicious meal I've had in Christchurch. Was a well received recommendation, will definitely be back! Exceptional staff & service. Love that you can see the kitchen. Casual chic atmosphere. Couldn't recommend it higher, we had a wonderful evening, thank you! x

C. J.

Went for breakfast on a quiet Saturday morning. Coffee was excellent however was disappointed with the quantity of food you got for the price. Ordered Miss Simple ($12) which is basically fancy tomato on toast - two of the thinnest slices of bread I've ever been served with what amounted to about half of a tomato sliced on top and only one cherry tomato sliced in half. We all joked that the kitchen must have been running low on ingredients. Tasted good but we all felt very short changed. Gotta do better with the strong cafe scene in Chch nowadays.

R.

Absolutely delicious food and caring staff who helped us greatly with our meals. Wonderful Gin selection. Very relaxing and enjoyable.

D.

Had a salad with something called buffalo chees yum coffee was excellent it was quite at 11 am so fast friendly service. As they should staff checked that I was satisfied with my meal

K.

Really nice food!!!

S.

Great service, beautiful food!

C.

Cheers for a great meal. It's nice to have a great place to go to eat that caters for vegans and meat eaters alike. All meals were well received and special menu looked great. Will go again even though its out of my usual price range. What a treat

L. F.

The staff stayed open later for our large group. We arrived hungry after an event and the kitchen were great at providing a range of food for us without us having to make decisions about what we'd like to eat. The lamb was amazing. They had a great range of beverages. The staff were very friendly. I would come back.

A.

The food never fails to deliver. I would encourge adding some of the 'vegan week' items to your main menu as we had the 'chicken' wings and they were incredible, we'd probably come back weekly for those! The honest menu food is so creative, little on the expensive side but worth it.

K.

Really yummy food and big portions! Everything on the menu sounded great. Good service and friendly staff too. Parking might be a pain at times but we got a park right out the front so no complaints here!

C. F.

Every meal was a medley of expected and unexpected flavours, excellent in either case. I marvelled at how efficient and friendly the team of two were that cooked and served for our table, both serene and friendly, and their appreciation for our praise was felt rather than brushed off which was lovely. When settling the bill i discovered two staff had called in sick, but they still managed to run a very tight ship with minimal wait times. I look forwards to dining again when they have full staff, I don't know that I could be more impressed, but I'll certainly let them try.

B. B.

We're do I start? Staff are friendly, helpful and their service is so good. The food has a texture and taste that will keep your mouth watering for hours afterwards, just wanting to return to sample more

D.

Great venue for a business lunch, excellent food and service, and a good ambiance. Quiet so easily able to hold business meeting.

J.

Absolutely amazing!! Such great choices for both vegans and non-vegans with huge portions for the slightly more pricy side of food. food came super fast! So delicious 10/10.

P. J.

Some pretty good coffee served but I have to say that it looked dirty on our visit. The windows were covered in finger marks and the floor was covered in bits of food. It was popular though so was just hoping it was a coincidence when we visited as there are some great reviews. Friendly helpful staff. Update. Went back again. Very busy with lots ordering. Only thing which knocked the visit was a disinterested Barista.

P. W.

We visited with a family that includes young kids. Food is excellent, freshly made in front of your eyes with local ingredients. Nice space, little out of town. Service very attentive but a little clunky at times. Seems like they just opened. Overall, think this place will get there!

A.

Delicious Moroccan Chickpea salad, good selection of beverages. Pleasant vibe. Staff very friendly.

J.

Met a friend for their famous buttermilk fried chicken. Well worth it.

R.

Special occasion meal. Chefs choice was a great way to go for the element of surprise. Lovely food!!

N.

Amazing food

L. D.

Extensive wine menu at a price but reasonable selection available by glass. Good beer selection. Pleasant environment. Lots vegetarian and sharing platters. Happy to make different options eg adapt a cheese plater to make a cheese board for dessert. However for me the food had too many different flavours and ingredients. But I prefer very good but more 'standard' options.

C. W.

Great for a coffee but even better if you can grab a meal here. Nestled in the the hustle and bustle of post earthquake Addington, Town Tonic makes a great place for after work drinks or a end of week meal. The menu is well thought out and nothing on there disappoints. Great range of wines and reasonable range of craft beer.

D. V.

It was great service and helpful people , and most importantly food is super delicious, only thing was hard to find the please no big sign to see from a busy road, but we enjoyed it Merry Christmas team n a happy new year, better 2021

a.

Absolutely brilliant. And during the level 2 the staff worked so hard .. such a team effort definitely recommend.. the food the drinks the service top notch

B. K.

Fantastic food...hearty and very tasty. Staff are very attentive and friendly. I love that they have an open kitchen and you can watch your meal being prepared and personally thank the chef after.

N. S.

Very cool place with great selection

J. W.

This place definitely lives up to the hype - it's so good! And guess what? They have a meat menu alongside their normal "honest" (vegan) menu, so you can take your animal-murdering, environment-destroying, farts-that-smell-like-death, carnivorous "friends" out to dinner as well!

A.

This place serves great food. It's a bit pricy, but it's always a great treat before rugby.

R.

Absolutely delicious food. Great atmosphere. Well recommended.

A. E.

Amazing menu and food did not disappoint ! Fresh colourful and delicious ! Service here at too

P.

Delicious! Had the cos salad with mushroom and avocado, and it was delicious! Highly recommend! The room itself is beautiful, and it was cool to be able to see the chefs working hard.

B. E.

Modern venue with relaxed vibe catering to all tastes from a fairly extensive menu. Fresh flavoursome meals to tempt the palate with generous portions sizes. Will definitely be back!

B. “. T.

Was there a few months ago for coffee and dinner. This place has a warmth atmosphere and an upmarket settings. Also quite romantic feeling with the use of dim lighting. Slightly pricey than other places and background music 🎶 is a bit loud. Friendly staff. Tapas style meal Would I go back? Yes ☺

K.

Had an awesome lunch here last Friday - breakfast tacos. Would definitely have them again. My mate had the Fried Chicken with Avocado and it was great too and huge!

J. F.

I made reservations for this restaurant for my daughters birthday and drove 4 hours to come to this restaurant though when we got there our table wasn't ready. We were waiting around uncomfortably for 30 minutes without answers and being ignored, I myself was completely ignored even though I made the booking, they would only speak to the older gentleman that was with our party. They ended up putting some tables together in the back corner for us, by the time we were seated and were asked what drinks we would like it was an hour past my booking. Once all of the food was delivered to our table I had to go up to the counter to inquire about my daughters food who hadn't received hers. This restaurant should have a system like other restaurants where they tell the table that there is a booking at a certain time and then 15 minutes before the other booking is ready let them know that the booking is in 15 minutes. Communication with the tables would be nice so other customers aren't standing around humiliated. This review would have been a 0-1 if it wasn't for the fact that the food was amazing.

F. M.

One of the best meals in town. It's quite an experience. I had a monkfish special, and the flavours and textures and everything were spectacularly balanced. It was a generous portion too.

P.

Great place for a work function for xmas Great staff awesome food

R. R.

Excellent venue for a very special Birthday celebration. The Staff were exceptional as were the Cheffs with their creations. Vegan, Vegetarian or the more expected dishes were all served as if they were presenting meals to the Master Cheff Australian Judges.

T. U.

The food was so amazing and fresh my wife had the granola and said it was a taste explosion best ever Staff so freidly and dressed imaculant

I.

Great food, great service. Definitely worth returning.

W.

Top notch great place! Not just lovely food but great people too! We gave these guys a tall order: a large, late evening party that was too tired for any kind of menu-based decision making -- and they just took lovely care of us. Massive thanks to everyone at Town Tonic for a great time!

R.

Really nice food, quick service on a busy night. Great experience all round

g.

great lunch menu ..had dirty bird chicken with salad..delicious . cant wait to get back for dinner

J. W. (.

Have visited for both lunch and dinner and food was delicious. Great coffee and good range of alcoholic drinks. Highly recommended!

2.

Just awesome fantastic Staff are great

E.

Menu is a bit expensive. Service is friendly and food is attractively presented. Coffees were good.

D.

Food was exceptional ! Some portions were a bit too small. Coconut ice-cream was amazing ! You are made to feel like you have to buy a drink though

H. &. D. L.

A wonderful fresh menu with very healthy vegetables and good very tasty vegan choices. Will go back. Desserts are small for the Price but of the deconstructed type.

M.

The food was lovely and well presented however there was a very long wait time for our food. It may have been because we were a large group, however those that came in after us were served well in advance of us.

C.

Great place for brunch, highly recommend the freshly squeezed juice 😋

D.

Wonderful dinner, vibrant atmosphere and great service. Bravo!

R. E.

I had a fantastic breakfast here. Their breakfast menu is great with choices for everyone. The service is great too, the food came out quickly and the staff are friendly.

J. M.

Great Vegan options! You can tell they really go the extra mile to provide ethical options that taste great too! Would definitely grab myself another Vegan Hash!

J. M.

The waitress was lovely and attentive, however our meals took ages and everything was so spicy, dessert was poor , two options or cheese, and rum sponge was dry, the meals are presented beautifully, we are traveling and hadn't been before..maybe tonight was an off night....was also surprised to see all the food being plated up with bare hands...wouldn't recomend from tonight's experience

H. M.

Very accommodating for a family with young children. The food I had was very healthy with lots of cauliflowers. Very filling and tasted great.

C.

Absolutely wonderful food with sublime flavours and a fantastic vegan menu. Awesome service too. Will be back!!!

P. A.

Best vegan dining experience I've ever had! The food here is incredible, and the staff are amazing. 10/10 would dine again.

L.

Gorgeous food, nicely presented, good colours, texture and great taste! Great service and nice atmosphere. Thanks!

D.

Best eggs Benedict in ChCh.

D.

Superb meal, superb service, fantastic evening. Highly reccomend. 5 plus stars.

S.

Great food and very friendly staff. We had a great time and the food was delicious.

L. A.

Excellent food, although slightly expensive for what you get. The menu is inspiring and has so many good dishes it's hard to choose.

C. B.

The menu's description undersells the product - meals are generous, but the flavour & finesse are really what I'd recommend. Good enough to go back again, soon.

T.

Food was delicious and great service!

R. &. J. B.

Great little place. Busy though and often need to wait for a table. Took 30 minutes for food to arrive after ordering. Very reasonable price though.

L.

Great food fast service big meals would recommend to every one you gotta try this place will differently impress

B.

Lunch and coffee today was fab, quality and quantity,of friendly welcoming faces,food yum and fresh,service was as if it was a pleasure to wait on our table, have been three times now ,we will be back.

L.

absolutely love the menu, such delicious and fresh food. Great juices too.

R.

Great food and service. I think the starters are a little over priced though... costing similar to the mains.

R.

Delicious food with great vegetarian options. Quick and friendly service. Cool vibe.

D. H.

A good cafe is worth giving a shout out. Excellent quality and presentation of food. Attentive staff and stylish decor

S.

This place is one of the best hidden secret in chch .. staff are friendly .. location is very convenient ... The coffee and fresh juices are amazing alternative for a late night drink ... The breakfast / lunch / dinner menu is really nice .. love the atmosphere and how the food is prepared in front of you ! ..

P. M.

great food. Massive selection for everyone. Even the fussiest eater will find something delicious to dine on! Highly recommend

L.

I'm a vegan nacho/bean thing connoisseur, and the best nachos I've ever had were from here

R.

Really good food and very swift and efficient service.

L.

Great vibe, wonderful warm people serving and the food is far from bog standard, and is delicious. I would definitely go again

J. K.

Always love this place! Clean, fresh wholesome food and lots of vegetarian options

V.

Just beautiful. Decor. Service. Food. Coffee. Best Omelette I have ever had in the world. Totally recommend.

Z.

Great vegan options. Great for those who enjoy meat too. Just make sure to bring people you like 😉

E.

Excellent food & service. Could have more sav blanc on the wine list. A bit if a maze to get to the toilet!

L. B.

Bloody good brunch spot, great friendly service. Keto/vegan options were superb 👌

C.

Excellent, friendly service and a simple but well curated menu with a great selection of wines and Gin. Well worth a visit!

陈.

The food was nice but the lack of service ruined the whole lunch. Waitress never smile and was unfriendly to us, food waiting time is too long...

J. G.

Chris had Breakfast Tacos. I had Loaded Chicken. Delicious! We're staying across the street at the Jailhouse accommodations.

M.

Nice atmosphere, friendly staff and first-class food. Definitely recommended.

S.

Great place, totally worth a visit. Good quality food.

J. W.

Very pleasant meal though not a big selection. Good service - pleasant staff.

B.

Food is always stunning and on point and it is always changing so it is exciting to see what they come up with next. BEST CREW and great wines!!

M. B.

Been here for breakfast, for lunch and for dinner over last couple of years and I have never been disappointed. Just had another great breakfast there this morning.

M. C.

We had a lovely breakfast there. The staff we fantastic. Only downside is that it isn't the nicest location around.

A.

Excellent food, great variety for both vegan and non-vegan meals, good beer selection, fantastic customer service.

B.

Fantastic vegan options here! Awesome staff. This place is a must if you want to try a vegan fare.

P.

Nice place, great staff, but some confusion on the menu... I ordered huevos rancheros, which translates from Spanish as "ranch eggs"... there were no eggs on the plate. LOL

A. F.

Epic food great for veg and vegans. Great selection of wine and beers. Great place totally recommend.

S.

Delicious, meals with a large, vegan selection. Would recommend it and will go back again.

D.

Great experience, very good vegan options. I'll definitely going back again!!!

A. H.

Exceptional coffee, fresh delicious meals, generous portions and attentive hard working staff!

J.

Dessert is the perfect way to end a meal here. My only critique would be that the carrot nachos need more than 10 corn chips

J.

Great place for lunch, excellent food, price and service!

W.

Absolutely awesome brunch. Excellent quality, huge serving, great value. I will be back, often

B.

Amazing food, always seems to be busy and well worth a visit and taste of their vegan menu!

K.

Nice coffee. Food are way too ‘healthy’ lol

K.

Delicious food. Highly recommend for breakfast! Japanese pancake special rocked my socks

D.

Amazing food and team

D. S.

Lovely service. Loved the food. Recommend ☘️

J.

Fantastic food, great range of beverages and the staff after brilliant. Highly recommend.

A.

Great option for vegetarians/vegans. Food was delicious!

C.

Brilliant meal! Enjoyed top class King salmon tikka masala coupled with good beer and funky desserts!

G.

Great place for lunch, if you're not in a hurry. You want to enjoy this food and coffee.

M.

Surprisingly good coffee. Cool little place.

I.

Best restaurant in Christchurch. A constantly changing menu with a great wine list and really friendly staff

C.

Nice relaxed vibe. Great menu at excellent quality and value, very friendly service

M.

Brilliant for breakfast lunch or dinner. Definitely my favourite resturant in Christchurch.

V.

Good place to be if you enjoy small portions for a quite a bit of money. Long waiting time. But that's probably was unlucky

j.

Was rushing to close 2pm on monday afternoon still made me a coffee but sadly this was cold

w. m.

Absolutely delish bites and starters, and great service. Just a couple more vege options in the mains would be fabulous

N.

Beautifully presented and yummy food! Staff are great. Going back!

J.

Food great, atmosphere disappointing... no communication or energy between staff

D.

Just in door and seated straight away. Good coffees Very nice cheesy crumpets Great staff

g.

Stunning service and food...full stop

V.

First visit with my daughter and friends before Abba concert fabulous food great staff I shall return very soon

N.

Easily the best breakfast I've had, like EVER

S.

Great night spot and great for groups. This place stayed open for us and we basically had a private chef for a couple of hours.

S.

Delicious food, fresh and seasonal! Great service as usual

B.

Very yummy food and superb service. Really enjoyed it.

J.

Nice place had salmon dish wasn't expecting it to be raw but was very nice.

M.

My favourite restaurant in Chch so far :)) Super yummy vegan options!

J.

First time here Great food and service. Will be back

N.

Always amazing. Epic staff. Best coffee and tasty food

S.

Fabulous food, cool decor and it's on my doorstep! What's not to love?

D.

Didn"t actually receive what I ordered, but was delicious all the same, lovely service.

D.

Food was beautiful but service was below average

C.

Good service and great food. Love the vegan options!!

J.

Gin, gin, gin 😊 And the best (and I would know!) Fried chicken in town. Yum! Yum!

D.

Amazing service and excellent food, great Vegan choices.

S.

amazing vegan options and awesome friendly service, groovy vibe. definitely will be back!

S.

Always great food, changes regulatly, can't wait to go back

D.

Very good food - the avacardo dessert was surprisingly tasty

J.

Awesome food! Especially the loaded Chicken, definitely recommend it!

C.

Easily the best breakfast in town. The food here is outstanding.

w.

Was really nice food, great service , was busy and popular

S.

Yummy food and coffee. Good atmosphere too.

Y.

Their food is quite creative. The menu changea often.

A.

This is my favourite place to eat. The loaded chicken is AMAZING

M.

Inspiring menu with excellent service and great atmosphere.

J.

Beautiful food and great service but so expensive!

M.

Loved this place....chef was so helpful with my keto wants..service perfect..

J.

Fantastic range of tasty choices. Great service too

R.

Have eaten here more than a few times , and always leave happy.

J.

Great Greek orange cake, coffee and friendliness

L.

Fabulous food as always. Highly recommended

S.

Amazing food! Amazing atmosphere highly recommend

I.

Everything was delicious! Great service. Fun location

C.

Good food and big drinks menu

H.

Beautiful food. I've never been let down

C.

Great brunch kept me going all day

C.

Great food, and fresh juice

A.

Friendly staff. Good portion of food and quite tasty

B.

Amazing food. Amazing staff. Amazing service. I love it

A.

beautiful food. pasta was made in front of me. tasted awesome too

K.

This place is different from the other offerings in the area. Classy, contemporary and very much food focused.

S.

Exceptional breakfast. And attentive staff in a clean and modern interior designed space.

P.

Lovely food but can be a bit pricey

m.

Beautiful space, great food that's really healthy.

S.

Fabulous vegan/vegetarian options. Highly recommend A+++++

a.

Great food, coffee and atmosphere well worth a visit!!!

A.

Amazing food and hospitality!

M.

Well cooked food and great staff.

N.

Nice people, great food & coffee, great service👍

T.

Wine selection was ok and food is good. Just a little crowded.

G.

Fantastic food And drink selection, highly recommended

N.

Best Fried chicken and smashed Avocado in Christchurch.

N.

Delicious and a simple menu. Cozy place to sit and be social

K. E.

great food, open kitchen to see your food and chefs at work, trendy.

R.

Wow like wow amazing food service drinks ex!

M.

The loaded chicken Yummy. Service is amazing.

S.

Just plain amazing staff, and fantastic food, thank you 😊

P.

Absolutely gr8 food and service

i.

Beautiful meals. Friendly, attentive staff

P.

Great meal & outstanding service!

S.

Food A M A Z I N G Staff A M A Z I N G Everything A M A Z I N G

N.

Best food in the city. Jamie is an amazing chef

T.

Outstanding Benny's, I would recommend if you're in the area!

A.

Great food. Friendly service..

W.

Very sunny and great coffee

P.

Busy place good range of vegan food.

D.

Had a nice lunch here would like to go back and try dinner

t.

Had breakfast was very nice service was bit off but overall nice experience little pricey

A.

Good vegan menu. Tasty meal.

M.

Really nice food & friendly staff

S.

Expensive but good for special occasions....was sons 21st so good choice with two vegetarians in group

M.

Good breakfast and coffee reasonably priced.

R.

Always impressed by the food and wine selection.

J.

Different. Goid food. Great service

L.

Awesome food awesome service friendly staff

K.

Great food, lovely staff.

J.

One of my favorite brunch places in Christchurch

J.

Goood food, decent service.

j.

Awesome breakfast. Great place

A.

Delicious meals with good sized servings

z.

by far the best food in christchurch and even wider.

V.

Delicious!!! One of my fav places

N.

Wednesday is Curry night. Beef cheeks are a good choice.

J.

Friendly staff, nice food.

P.

Awesome place for a drink very new orleanish

J.

Expensive for meals

K.

Asthetically pleasing. Superb chicken! VERY pricey.

S.

Lots of colors in your plate! I love it

C.

Awesome menu gr8 waiting staff

A.

If you are into healthy food, then this is for you! One star less for its closing time.

G.

Very quiet with good different food

R.

Great food, good service

M.

Great food good service

t.

Nice place good food .

A.

Love the food and innovative nature of this place.

T.

Delicious food, quality service.

F.

Beautiful food AWESOME service

C.

Always love it when we come here 😍😍🎉

V.

The best dining experience in Christchurch

m.

Fantastic food and atmosphere

M.

Best food & great service

M.

Hands down best food in Christchurch!

D.

Great spot for coffee or lunch

D.

The guys did a great job with the group I was with.

L.

Classy place great food

T.

Great food, great coffee

S.

Long waiting for food but so worth it

J.

Wow amazing food.

M.

Nice food and ambiance

P.

Good food bit expensive drinks

K.

Excellent food and service

K.

Very nice.would go again.

T.

Yum food

M.

Excellent vegan lunch.

V.

Nice feed

R.

Love their morning muffins !

N.

Coffee was cold and menu uninviting

G.

Chicken waffles are amazing

A.

Great place for work meeting

T.

Great layout and friendly staff

M.

Great breakfast salad

T.

Great Flat white!

S.

Very cool restaurant

P.

Great Breakfast #Tacos

P.

Great food and service

K.

Awesome food,

D.

Great place for serious foodies! You will not be disappointed 💚

M.

Very damn nice

Q.

Good food and service

S.

Always exceptional food and service

K.

Excellent place recommended highly

L.

Excellent food!

M.

Perfect

S.

Winner winner tofurkey dinner

J.

Loved it

Y.

Good food!

B.

Yummy breakfast

v.

Amazing food

R.

OK place to visit.

k.

Delicious

P.

Cool

J.

Good choice

P.

Yum

J.

Great atmosphere

B.

The lamb was amazing! :-)

A.

Nice coffee

R.

Coffee average

D.

Orsome thanks

C.

Cozy cafe.

J. W.

Outstanding service, delicious food and doing well to have a great cuisine selection during tricky covid times. We will be back - Thank You

M.

Always a delight to have here for brunch. Fresh fruits and veggies, well curated and friendly staff. The juice is real fruit i think.

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