This is one hopping place on the weekend evening!…read more We arrived without a reservation and they still found us a table straight away. Had there not been room they would have us sit at the bar. Great service throughout the entire experience from start to finish. The restaurant itself is small and cozy. The menu is the perfect size with plenty of choices yet not overwhelming. We all chose a different dish and each one was spot on delicious! We enjoyed our experience and would love to return for breakfast one day.

1. Excellent food choices and a wide variety from vegan, gf, meat, seafood, land-based meats and…read morewide variety of veggies and meal choices. 2. Great service quality. 3. Good bar / wines. Only negative is that service was linear so those arriving first typically got their meals, deserts based on the queue. There were opportunities to serve desert to those who had ordered and finished main meals well ahead of other tables who started first but were slower to eat.

Food here is really good. I had the spinach, onion and salmon omelete and it was very good…read more You order your food at the counter and they find you. Spouse had waffle and it was amazing. Tasted great. Mochachino was great and regular coffee was also good. Building is cool inside. Old bank or other. Highly recommend on a trolly stop.

Awesome experience at C1 espresso. Coffee shop is in an old bank and they do more than just fancy…read morecoffee. They have a pretty robust brunch/ lunch menu. If you order burger and fries, it gets delivered via pneumatic tubes, previously used to send cash around the bank. The experience was awesome to see. Also loved the free sparkling water from a dentist water spout, hidden bookshelf into the bathrooms, and Star Wars decorations for the bathrooms.

The ambiance here is great love the decor diverse group of people here for coffee and breakfast…read morestaff are friendly thanks always enjoy my detour here

My meal was pretty good, but I waited to be served for 40 minutes and I was a party of one. Other…read morepeople sat down and were severe long before me.

Excellent gelato. Tiny little place tucked inside the bus terminal. Wide variety of gelato and…read moresorbet flavors. The chocolate was rich and delicious. The lemon was light and refreshing. A delightful surprise at the bus station!

Really enjoyed this little place. The gelato was great and cost very reasonable. Service a little…read morestilted but that didn't take away from the product. I had the pistachio and mint choc chip and neither disappointed. We all left very pleased with our afternoon treat.

The coffee was so so good. I got a mocha and it was the best mocha I've had in Christchurch. The…read moreespresso was very smooth and the chocolate was very good. We ordered food too and it was okay. I got a chicken sandwich, The bread was homemade which was awesome, the chicken was pretty bland...it didn't seem like there was salt or pepper. The sauce on it saved it and it was good. The fries were also okay as they didn't have salt or pepper. My friend got the veggie omelette, she said it was a little too cooked but the omelette was really good regardless! Overall, highly recommend a coffee stop and then maybe walk to the shop next door for food as they have AMAZING forccacha sandwiches.

Very good Eggs Benedict , Oatmeal with fruit and Avocado and Eggs. I enjoy the Cafe Americanos too!…read moreFriendly service and a lovely location on a historic street.

Excellent little cafe nestled right on the Avon River across the street from the hospital. This…read morecafe became a little escape for me as my mom required unexpected surgery while we were visiting from the States. It was always very busy but I always somehow managed to grab a table on the patio. Most of the outdoor seating is covered but there were a few that weren't. I happily took one in the sun as I was growing tired of the hospital ward staleness. You order at the counter, get a number and have a seat. They have a large selection of pastries and pre made sandwiches as well as a large sit down menu. Soups, salads, sandwiches, fish. All kinds of good stuff. I didn't eat breakfast there but they have pancakes, eggs, etc. Food and drinks are brought out to you. Service was always friendly and very prompt. I was regularly surprised at how quickly my food came out despite how busy it was. Lamb burger was delicious. Freshest feta I've ever had and the beet compote type thing on it was delish. I could have eaten that alone as a side dish. My one gripe was that it also had mayo and tomato on it which wasn't stated on the menu. I hate when places don't list all the ingredients they plan to put on my sandwich. I HATE mayo so that was a bummer. Luckily it was mostly on the lettuce so I was able to get it mostly off :) Another day I had the fish and chips. It was very clear that fish was probably swimming this morning. Yum yum yum fresh! My favorite by far was the chicken, pesto and Brie sandwich. Chicken was grilled perfectly and that pesto, oh that pesto! It puts other pestos to shame. Easily the best and most fresh pesto I've ever had. Swoon indeed. The coffees are great. Iced Americano and flat white both lovely. Wonderful place with wonderful staff and excellent food.

Had Brunch here with 5 friends. Beautiful location, rustic/warm ambiance. Everyone at the table…read moreenjoyed their food selection. Personally, the Hollandaise sauce was delicious. Absolutely would come back to try another selection and sit by the water.

Wonderful atmosphere, roomy coffee shop right in the business district/Riverwalk area of downtown…read moreChristchurch. Very convenient walk to major hotels and shopping. I recommend their sandwiches and of course, my favorite - Flat White coffee, no sugar. Gotta love the beauty and variety of Christchurch. Highly recommend visiting.

This place has amazing value for money! For just $12.90 I got quite a large iced caramel latte and…read morea big piece of carrot cake. The atmosphere inside is lovely and calm and the staff was very attentive and receptive to my needs. I felt welcomed as soon as I stepped in the door. I would highly recommend this cafe to anyone I meet.

My husband and I are here for vacation. Our hotel is just a few minutes walk from this place…read more Staff were friendly and service was great! When it gets crowded, it can be a bit noisy. Their pastry display had so many tasty looking treats. We both ordered the quesadilla for breakfast. It was huge, delicious and filling! If you are in the area, give this place a try!

Delightful breakfast at Unknown Chapter. Love how the owners have brought the outside in with their…read morelovely bistro. Giant gorgeous and delicious breakfast platters. Lots of sides to go as well.