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.

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.

We decided to come here for a light dinner, which meant a shared vegetable thali and a dish of…read morepuri, with pistachio burfi for dessert. I thought the puri was excellent, yogurty and tangy and green, and the shells held up well as long as you ate them immediately, which we did! The burfi was also good, with a texture a lot like halvah but nowhere near as sweet. While the thali was good too, it didn't reach the level of the others. The paneer dish tasted a little - I don't know - microwavey? Reheated somehow. And the dal was great but the portion so tiny we fought over it.

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.