I was all set to go back to the hotel after a lovely evening of beers when I spotted gelato and…read moredang it, I couldn't refuse. Lots of choices and for 9:00 on a weeknight, the place was busy. It was almost... rollickin'. I chose "peanut pants" and a small serving which ended up being quite large. A mix of peanut butter gelato and chocolate gelato, it was delicious. Creamy, fresh and yummy. Just what I needed to end a perfect day of exploring Christchurch. [Review 402 of 2024 - 55 in New Zealand - 21435 overall]

This little cafe is a highlight on trendy New Regent St. in Christchurch. From the photo op with…read morethe gorilla on the bench outside to the tasty ice cream decadence inside, it's an after-dinner delight for everyone. There's a bit of a queue to navigate in the evening, but it's worth the wait. And the service is good so the line moves relatively quickly. On our visit, we tried the Charlie's Choccy Cake, which is a hot chocolate cake with chocolate ganache with a scoop of ice cream of your choice and a dab of coconut yogurt. It was wonderful, and I'm glad we split it. It would have been too rich for one. It was less than $10 NZD per person, so it was well worth it. I hope we have the chance to try it again.

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.

Awesome place for breakfast, lunch, or just a coffee and a slice. Desserts are restaurant quality…read morebut café style. They actually supply local restaurants and other cafés. Spacious seating, great service, good magazines, and the owner and manager - Andrew and Bev - are really nice people and love socialising with the customers.

A quaint bakery off of Merivale Mall (only accessible from the parking lot). They serve many…read moredifferent pastry options from cookies to cakes, muffins and friands. Everything on display attracted my attention and all are decorated artistically. I tried a cookie and white chocolate and raspberry friand and both were fantastic. There is an espresso machine if sugar isn't a good enough morning pick up for you! There's not much space inside, so I wouldn't count on eating in. Would love to come back and try some of the slices.

Sweet Kitchen is delicious! Love love love! I haven't had any of their coffees but have had their…read morecakes numerous times and they're delicious. Moist and full of flavour, cooked to perfection. They have a number of gluten free options as well. Delicious decadent treats.

Yummy wee club sandwich and the best hot chocolate I've had ever! If you need a break from shopping…read moreand can't be bothered with the crowded food courts then this wee nook is perfect...if you get a seat, it's very popular and the chocolates are beautiful too ;)

Delicious pizza & mouth-watering desserts. Definitely recommended if in the area…read more However, the restaurant can get a bit dark later as lighting is minimal.

Great coffee roasted here and delicious pies and pastries. Owners are so friendly and provide…read morewelcoming service. Everyone should go here for a great breakfast.

We were looking for Indian food in Christchurch a very long drive and the best reviewed place…read moreseemed to be Mumbaiwala, when we entered it was a Friday evening and it was very busy! To get to the entrance, you have to park in the garage attached to the building and walk down. When we entered we were seated and given menus. The ambiance was so cool and very unique. it mimicked a train station in India, there were posters, lighting, accordingly. When I used the restroom I had to take a video- they even got the noise of a train restroom in India blasting in the restroom. When I ordered I specifically wanted mild food so I specified mild and the waitress explained it's already mild- when I heard that I knew I was in trouble because Indian food mild is spicy to me. I got the dahi puri which was spicer than my liking but flavored well. They also had some drinks and mocktails which look good but I didn't order. I marked this as a 3/5 because the customer service isn't the best, because we know Hindi I overheard a new staff waitress getting yelled at by the owner for messing up and didn't seem the most professional. Recommend for spicy Indian food! Check out the restrooms- super cool concept!

Flavour-packed, generous portions, great service!…read more Stopped in for a casual lunch and was seriously impressed. The butter chicken was rich and creamy without being overly sweet, and the naan was fresh and fluffy -- straight out of the tandoor. Service was fast, friendly, and the portions were generous for the price. Plenty of vegetarian options too, which is always a win. Will definitely be back to try more of the menu!