Two of us stopped for a coffee and lunch on a trip from Dunedin to Kaikoura…read more We ordered a Chicken Salad and a Beef Schnitzel Open Sandwich. We enjoyed them with a couple of Americano Coffees that came with a piece of homemade fudge. Both the salad and sandwich were excellent. The sandwich was huge and I just couldn't finish it. Yummy so come hungry. The staff were warm, genuine and friendly. Again, deserves another half star but lost a half for the patio needing some leaf clean up.

Great stop on journey south. Excellent range of food at counter and the menu breakfasts going by…read moremade me feel hungry. Nice courtyard for sunny days and fire and couches to snuggle on a cold one

Their slogan says it all ... Sit long, Talk much, Laugh often ... what a delightfully relaxed place…read morethis is. I dropped in and enjoyed lunch here. It wasn't very busy but I was intrigued by the fabulous collection of china cups and other pieces. My lunch was fine (poached eggs, salad and cheese) but the atmosphere wins the day. There's no sense of hurry here. People come in and enjoy a leisurely visit. I hadn't planned to stay long, but I did. It was so enjoyable. Coffee is good. There's parking at the rear too. Thank you.

This gorgoeus little vintage Cafe serves freshly baked cakes and scones, breakfasts etc but it's…read morethe surroundings that make it special. You are surrounded by vintage china and artefacts, some for sale, as you sit and enjoy a good coffee or tea. Friendly, helpful staff, well worth a visit.

Excellent food and service! Coffee drinks were superb! Loved the casual ambiance in center of town!…read moreStaff was friendly and helpful!

Nice roadside breakfast stop during our journey to Dunedin…read more Right off the highway, we wanted a quick stopping place. I chose a toasted bagel with butter, a hot latte, and a multi flavored muffin. The muffin was heated and served with butter. The coffee here is just so good. Love it. Service was excellent. We sat at a nice windowed table to enjoy the beautiful morning. And our table location was denoted by a big 'L'. How appropriate. Great stop.

ordered coffee and roast veggie salad ate two mouthfuls, tasted like it had been in the cabinet for…read morethree days without refrigeration mixed with burnt potatoes. left disappointed and questioned by a belligerent cook. not refund will not return. waste of $18.00

First time here but the coffee and food are fantastic! Lovely place in lovely town of Ashburton.read more

It was good as a rest place and the food was nice. Panini was big enough for me and BBQ chicken…read moreinside was really delicious with melting cheese. We got to know that the coffee there is good 2 days later when we arrived Dunedin... A little regret not having one there.

I live in Florida so I don't often get to Christchurch, but when I do I always stop at The Blue…read moreDuck. Everything on the menu is fresh and delicious.

We just arrived to Christchurch from Auckland and on the way to Akaroa we decided to stop at Blue…read moreDuck Cafe. It was totally on a whim, we were just hungry. There was only 1 couple there and 1 worker who was also the chef and owner. I asked him what he recommended and he suggested the classic caesar salad. My friend had the salmon eggs benedict and I also ordered the date scone and coffee. It ended up being the best meal we had in New Zealand! Everything was so fresh and made from scratch. Another couple came in after us and since he was the only one there, we had to wait for our food for awhile while he took their order. Good thing I ordered the scone since that just needed to me warmed and was presented to us fairly quickly. OMG, the best scone I've ever had. I can't even give it a proper description. It was kinda fluffy but rich. The clotted cream and raspberry jam paired perfectly with it. I usually don't like raspberry but sigh, it was sooo perfect with it. The caesar salad had dry cured bacon, a poached free range egg, focaccia croutons and shaved parmesan. I've never had caesar salad with bacon but it was perfect. Breaking open the soft poached egg and mixing it up with the focaccia croutons, it was pure bliss. My friend's salmon egg benedict with spinach was also sublime. He said it was the best he's ever had. As we were driving away, we saw the little garden he had next to the cafe. No wonder the salad greens tasted so fresh. Not a wilted green in sight.

Passing by Methven on the way back to Christchurch. A friend recommend this cafe to us. It's a very…read moreinteresting place to have lunch, brunch or just to have a coffee break. The owner Maria is very friendly. It's amazing how many stuff around you while you are eating. Just like a cafe hidden in an antique store. :)

Go here! So worth a visit!!! Amazing range of choices and…read morethey taste amazing. So impressed, next time I'm in town I will make a detour to come here... This is the food one dreams of.

Staff are abrupt, disappointed as this place had good reviews - pies were average at best…read more Decor is a bit out there - not as nice as it used to be

I visited Affogato during my first visit to Christchurch from California late 2023. It was…read morerecommended by my hotel concierge. I tried the buffet breakfast at the Crowne Plaza Christchurch but it's not up to my international taste buds. I walked 5 blocks to Affogato with my best friend and we both really enjoyed the food and the friendly service. I loved their eggs Benedict - salmon, bacon or spinach - and their berry French Toast. Great flat white and other coffee options. Easy to find location at the corner of Bealey Avenue & Colombo Street.

Affogato Cafe was wonderful! We were looking for a quick and tasty bite to go and it was the…read moreperfect place. The service was friendly, they warmed up all our food (even for take out) and it was so scrumptious. A few of our favorites were the chicken pesto panini, orange almond cake, and quiche. Highly recommend if you're looking for something to go or if you want to sit in - it's also a cute cafe!

Best pies - get the Sheffield Pastie and you wont be disappointed!…read more Great selection of everything

Despite this place always being busy it is well worth the wait everyone I've ever gone with to this…read moreplace has enjoyed the food. They have one vegetarian option and it is so good. Definitely worth the stop and the wait if in the area.