We were desperate for a decent coffee and a local recommended this place. I am glad they did. The…read morecoffee was excellent and it was served with a bickkie but I had to try their croissants. Not disappointed either. They seemed to be busy all day serving coffees and more substantial meals. We sat outside and allowed ourselves to be harassed by the sparrows.

Not great service, staff was rude and seemed angry that were ordering. Coffee was drinkable but not…read moregreat. The tea (Earl Grey) was very nice however. Foodwise, we ordered a 'Breakfast Sandwich' which was just a toastie that didn't quite match the menu's description but was still nice. Also ordered a bowl of homemade muesli which also was nice but not amazing, and I had to ask for the milk. None of the items arrived together which was not great. I don't think I would go there again when I visit Akaroa next.

Such a great experience!…read more The service was super friendly and efficient. We were even brought blankets as we sat outside and it was a bit chilly. But was a must on a beautiful sunny day with the view! The menu was extensive but we settled on two grazing boards. One seafood the other meat. It was perfect for the four of us. The seafood was clearly very fresh and delicious. The salmon The meat plate had many delicious choices and the flavors were spot on yummy.

Waffled on this review but surprising myself by this rating. Was here on a day tour and had modest…read moreexpectations-- indeed, the menu offered to the day tour-goers who had pre-paid for their meal was good but not outstanding... ... but as someone who didn't think to pre-pay for a meal, I was still allowed to join the group (albeit had to pay on my own), and that had the benefit of being able to get whatever I wanted on the menu, and the mussels were not only excellent but well-priced. Service was okay, they completely forgot my order of seafood chowder, but the kilo of mussels I had was more than enough so in the end i just had them cancel the order. And the vibe, while a bit worn-tourist-spot in feel, was completely appropriate on this sunny day.

Despite the rain, my wife and I ventured out to explore Akaroa New Zealand. While my wife shopped…read morefor souvenirs along the main road, I set my eyes for a cup of hot coffee ! I came upon "The Coffee Stop " on the corner of Beach Street /Church Street . The cafe was very small but it's menu was quite extensive. Drinks included Coffee drinks as well as soft drinks, muffins & cakes. They also serve Sandwiches and a large variety of meat pies . Some of the local favorites are Chicken with mushrooms & Roasted Lamb with vegetables. The Service was fast and the coffee was hot ! Enjoy !

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.

Great service, drinks and ambiance. It's the old post office and has a lot of character. Make sure…read moreto checkout the water station and the overhead tubes that deliver food. The chai tea was delicious and the portion is enough for a second pot of tea for another day. They served me the tea leaves in a box I can keep.

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.

Holy moly, these meat pies are unreal. I ordered 4!!! The mince and cheese, so delicious!!!…read more I also ordered a strawberry eclair and a ganache tart, amazing. Service was so friendly and quick!!

Rich and buttery. The meat pie was very tasty. The chicken pastry was filled with chicken and a…read morebuttery white sauce. Sauce mornay maybe? All very buttery and rich. I should have only ordered the chicken pastry. I rarely eat butter anymore and all the butter in the pastry dough was too much! But it tasted very good. Great service and very nice seating area to eat your pastries. I had a flat white coffee and it was great.

I had a delicious breakfast here. I decided to go with the cheese and chive scone from the bakery…read morecounter, although they have many kitchen options as well (toast, a variety of steel-cut oatmeal, & muesli). The cheese and chive scone came warmed up with butter, making it all that more delicious. I also decided to go for a pot of French breakfast tea ($4). It was the perfect place to make me wake up. I loved how the front area of the restaurant catered to dogs, with metal holes for leashes to attach and water bowls throughout the area.

$30 for 600g of coffee in the Discovery Box totally worth it! And 6 vacuum sealed individual packs!…read more The cafe mocha was DELICIOUS! And their single origin drip coffee is very tasty! Chemex drip yum! They even offer decaf drip coffeeeee wow They roast their own beans, you can see the WHOLE roasting unit! It's very cool to see! They also have an amazing and diverse selection of coffee equipment! It's mind blowing! This place is INCREDIBLY SPACIOUS! With luxuriously high ceilings! Free WiFi and comfy seats! Yes yes yes pleaaaaase! The milk alternatives include soy, coconut, and almond! Some lowlights: 30 min parking spots :( Only one bathroom

This place was so tasty! They made a great flat white coffee, but the avocado toast was amazing! It…read moreis a little higher priced, but totally worth it. It was more of an undone type of avocado toast with seasonings, poached eggs, tomatoes, and some sort of tangy butter or aioli, I'm not sure. It was just so pleasing to the eye and tasty! I did have much more avocado left, so I wished it had a bit more bread but it was still a good amount of food. I would recommend, it seemed to be a busy place with a few tables inside and some outside seating. Also a great spot on regent street next to other shops.

I can't think of a better coffee joint to inhabit adorable New Regent Street than the Caffeine…read moreLaboratory. This is a great, small cafe that specializes in all things coffee, but also pumps out some pretty amazing cafe dishes as well. I'm pointing at you, Bacon and Egg Brioche. I had a hard time choosing what I wanted to pair with my flat white because their menu items sound just as appetizing as their case items look. The menu is small, which helps you make the decision quickly, but I can promise that no matter what you order, you won't be disappointed. Seating is limited so I wouldn't bring a group of friends (5 tables) but it's great for a coffee date or for takeaway.

Absolutely loved the Addington. Great atmosphere, great menu. Highly recommend…read more We had brunch here: - salmon benedict (4.5 stars) - avo (4.5 stars, 5 stars for the halloumi, which was life-changing) - mushroom (5 stars), but then again I love mushrooms - scone (4 stars) - sweet and buttery, but I'm not much of a sweets person. Plus I had a BLTA sandwich (5 stars) as a take-away as I embarked on my day trip to Arthur's Pass. Ate it next to the mountains... so good.

Best brunch spot in ChCh! And this city loves them some brunch! Went here three times and it was…read morejust as good every time. Busy busy place but it's big and spacious inside so they can handle all the people. You might have to eat on the sofa in the front by the front door but ayyy food is worth the inconvenience haha. They always keep their menu simple which is nice because it makes deciding what to eat easier. One page and they vary it with a few options. The famous English style breakfast, eggs benny, some more general breakfast choices and what I got, the french toast plate with streaky bacon. In NZ they like to cook their bacon a little underdone which I didn't think I would like but I love it! They put in between the toast add some fruit, syrup and cream. It was amazing! I'm that guy that usually orders the best thing out of my friends and they all wish they got what I got.. this was one of those times haha. Definitely recommend.. It's a bit pricey here, between $17 - $23 depending on your choice. My French Toast was $20. They're famous for coffee here but I'm not really into coffee much(don't hate me) but I did get hooked on Chai lattes. Spicy or sweet, it's up to you. I wasn't feeling so spicy that morning, hangover vibes... so I got sweet. You order at a counter and then seat yourself. Instead of giving numbers to ID your table they give you a random country flag. Funny enough, the cashier said I look either Canadian or from California. So she gave me the Canada flag. Thanks EH. Do I really give off such a strong California vibe? I got that a few times when traveling around hahah. Amazing food, nice interior vibes, Chai was dank. 5 stars!

Great coffee, delicious slices and ultra friendly and helpful staff. Called in to pick up some…read morecoffee for visiting family and was greeted by ultra friendly staff who pointed out the top selling slices etc, they were amazing!! Especially the Lemon Slice