Cafés in Canterbury

Your Geraldine Stop for Great Food, Local Shopping & Family Fun.

Make Geraldine Farm Shop & Café part of your South Canterbury journey. Conveniently located in Geraldine and open seven days a week, it’s an ideal place to stop, relax, enjoy great food and discover a fantastic range of local products, gifts and toys. The café serves hearty breakfasts, delicious lunches, fresh cabinet food, homemade baking and quality coffee, with comfortable indoor seating and a sunny outdoor terrace. Whether you’re stopping for a quick coffee, a leisurely meal or a sweet treat, you can expect warm, friendly local service. Browse the Farm Shop for fresh fruit and vegetables, locally sourced produce, specialty foods, New Zealand gifts and tasty treats to enjoy on your travels. Inside you’ll also find Grandpa’s Toys, a family-owned independent toy store packed with toys, games, puzzles, books and gifts for children of all ages. Travelling with the family? Kids can enjoy Soccer Golf and the free children’s bouncy slide while you take a well-earned break. With convenient parking for cars, campervans and larger vehicles, Geraldine Farm Shop & Café is a relaxed, family-friendly destination and a memorable stop for visitors exploring Geraldine, South Canterbury and the wider region.

Rangiora, Canterbury, Kingsford Kitchen is a café that offers coffee, including oat milk flat whites. Baked goods are available, with cheese scones and raspberry white chocolate muffins frequently mentioned. A selection of salads is also provided.

The Store @ is a café in Tai Tapu, Canterbury. It offers a big breakfast and eggs benedict. Coffee and hot chocolate are available. Pastries are also served. Outdoor seating is provided.

Christchurch: The Lotus-Heart is a café offering vegetarian and vegan cuisine. It provides gluten-free options and serves dishes such as American-style pancakes and macrobiotic bowls. The café also offers masala coffee and hot chocolate made with cashew milk. It has an upstairs room suitable for private functions.

Majestic at Mayfair is a café in Christchurch, Canterbury. It serves lunch and dinner, with particular mention of fried chicken and sandwiches. Afternoon tea is available, alongside a selection of sweets and cocktails.

This Rangiora café serves authentic Italian-style pizzas with thin, crunchy dough, and bruschetta. Offerings include tiramisu, Italian lemonades, fruit juices, wine, and coffee. Fresca Mediterranean Cafe, Pizzeria & Bar also provides a selection of cheeses and other groceries.

Joe's Garage Wigram is a café in Christchurch, Canterbury. The establishment serves coffee and smoothies for children. Dishes include the Gorgeous George meal. Some patrons suggest renaming the Hot Fudge Sundae to Icecream Sundae.

Kaikōura, Canterbury offers the Bee Box, a café serving coffee and cabinet food. This establishment features locally made pottery for serving coffee and sells honey-related products. Creative, low-guilt cabinet treats and scones are available. Specific offerings include almond lattes, olive pumpkin seed scones, and carrot cake. The café environment incorporates a bee theme in its decor and facade.

The Caves Kaikōura Cafe is a café in Kaikōura, Canterbury. It offers a variety of food from a menu and cabinets, including breakfast items. The café serves coffee and sells homemade sausage rolls. Smoked brisket pies with large chunks of meat and gravy are also available. The business operates a cave tour.

Kaikōura, Canterbury is home to Café Encounter, a café offering counter food, pies, and coffee. Arancini with salad are prepared. Eggs benedict and scones are also available. Indoor and outdoor seating is provided.

Dusky Lodge in Kaikōura, Canterbury offers accommodation including private bunk rooms and cabins with en-suite bathrooms. Facilities include a pool, hot tub, and sauna. Shared bathrooms and a kitchen area are available. A small bar operates in the afternoon. Parking is available on-site and nearby.

Kaikōura, Canterbury offers Flo & Co Kaikōura, a café serving coffee and breakfast. Dishes prepared include eggs Benedict with spinach, homemade hash browns, and chorizo. Other food options available are corn and zucchini fritters, whitebait patties, and granola. Takeaway options and hot chocolate are also provided.

Kaikōura is home to Chiwis Cafe, a café located at 72a West End.

Karaka Lobster is a café in Kaikōura, Canterbury.

Beach House Cafe is a café in Kaikōura, Canterbury. It serves coffee, hot matcha lattes, and smoothies, including the Nut Job smoothie. The menu features brunch items such as eggs on toast and an Open Fish Sandwich. Caramel Oat slice is also available.

Kaikōura, Canterbury hosts Why Not Cafe at 66 West End. This is a café.

Whale watching tours depart from Kaikōura, Canterbury. Trips offer opportunities to view sperm whales, dolphins, and fur seals. Boats are equipped for comfortable viewing, and onboard guides provide information about the local marine life and area.

Mrs M's is a café in Timaru, Canterbury. The address is 209 Stafford Street.

Timaru, Canterbury has Pita Pit on Theodosia Street. Pita Pit is a café.

Cafés in Fairview, Canterbury. Harlau House Cafe serves coffee, including mochas, and meals. Food portions are generous. Specific dishes mentioned include big breakfasts and salads. The cafe offers a cosy atmosphere, and a fire is sometimes in use.

Butlers Fruit Farms and Cafe Ltd is a café in Makikihi, Canterbury. This establishment serves real fruit ice-cream, berry smoothies, and coffee. It also offers homemade scones with jam and cream, as well as jams, sauces, and chutneys. Preserves are available, and a selection of fresh fruit is offered when in season, with frozen fruit available out of season.

Chipmunks Playland and Café is a children's play centre and café in Timaru, Canterbury. It offers an after-school programme with activities and learning support. The venue provides food and amenities for children. Games are available.

Mundell's Cafe is a café in Geraldine, Canterbury. It offers cheese muffins, cheese scones, and sausage rolls. Menu items include chicken burgers and steak. Beverages served include flat whites and hot chocolate. The cafe also houses an information centre with leaflets, maps, and a gift shop.

Cafés in Timaru, Canterbury offering brunch and lunch options. Black & White Coffee Cartel serves coffee, with some customers noting issues with milk preparation and wait times. The establishment also provides lunch and brunch dishes.

Arthur St Kitchen is a café in Timaru, Canterbury. It is located at 8 Arthur Street.

Orari is home to Cafe Mes Amis, a local café on Orari Station Road in Canterbury.

This café in Temuka, Canterbury offers brunch and hot food. It provides a party room and features a farmyard with animals to feed. Entertainment options include mini golf and a maze. The Shearers Quarters caters to celebrations and group bookings.

Sopheze is a café located at 190 Stafford Street, Timaru, Canterbury.

Timaru, Canterbury, Coffee Culture is a café on Stafford Street.

The Running Duck is a café in Geraldine, Canterbury. It serves breakfast and lunch. Offerings include baked beans, chicken with maple syrup, chip sandwiches with bacon and avocado, fairy bread, and toasted cheese sandwiches. Coffee is also available. The café opens early at 8am.

Geraldine Farmshop & Cafe is a cafe in Geraldine, Canterbury. They are located at 56 Main North Road.

Barker's Foodstore & Eatery is a café in Geraldine, Canterbury. They are located at 71 Talbot Street.

Chertsey Cafe is a cafe in Chertsey, Canterbury.

Ashburton, Canterbury Eat Cafe is a café offering a range of food and beverages. Specific items include chicken bacon burgers, iced matcha with passionfruit, cappuccinos with almond milk, sausage rolls, cheese rolls, and big breakfasts where eggs can be prepared to order. Coffee is also a noted offering. Eat Cafe has undergone recent renovations.

THE PLANTBASED PANTRY & CAFE is a café in Ashburton, Canterbury. It offers a range of plant-based food, including slices and "veg-to balls", nuggets, and sausage options. The café also serves oat milk hot chocolate and matcha.

Station Coffee is a café located in Methven, Canterbury. It serves coffee, sandwiches, and a selection of baked goods including muffins and croissants. Small cakes are also available. Indoor and outdoor seating is provided.

Cafés in Methven, Canterbury, such as The Alpine Grind, offer a range of cabinet food and customisable toasties. They serve coffee, including matcha options, and scones. Vegetarian dishes are available, alongside brunch meals and wholesome food.

Reflections Catering is a café in Ashburton, Canterbury. They are located at 42 Havelock Street.

Rakaia Mobil is a café in Rakaia, Canterbury. It is located at 50 Bridge Street.

Black & White Coffee Cartel is a café in Ashburton, Canterbury. It serves coffee and home-baked food. Outside seating is available, and dogs are permitted in this area. It offers cooked meals and hot drinks.

Cafe is a café in Mayfield, Canterbury. It is located at 1992 Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road.

Millhouse Kitchen is a café in Ashburton, Canterbury. It is located at 427 West Street.

Cafés in Ashburton, Canterbury. Coffee Culture offers well-made coffee and hot chocolate. Chocolate-coated coffee beans are available as a treat. Matcha is served. Cakes and muffins are offered. Takeaway hot drinks are available until closing time.

Ashburton, Canterbury. Joe's Garage is a café that serves breakfast and pasta dishes. Offerings include blackcurrant juice with honey and cocktail specials. The café has a family atmosphere and provides quick service.

Cafés in Methven, Canterbury. 131 Eatery offers a menu with cabinet food and orderable dishes, including gluten-free options. Specific dishes mentioned include eggs Benedict with homemade hollandaise sauce. The café also serves coffee.

bp is a café in Ashburton, Canterbury. It is located at 358 West Street.

This Ashburton café offers cabinet food and a menu with various dining options. Kelly's Cafe & Bar serves coffee, including large sizes, and provides bar service. It is a cosy and warm establishment.

Ashburton, Canterbury cafés include Subway, which prepares made-to-order sandwiches. The business offers a range of fillings and bread options. Sandwiches are prepared with fresh ingredients. Some orders may include toasting bread or vegetarian falafel patties. Takeaway orders are available.

Columbus Coffee is a café in Ashburton, Canterbury. They are located on Moore Street.

Ashburton, Canterbury. Cafe Time offers breakfast and lunch options including sandwiches and cooked breakfasts. Specialities include waffles with real whipped cream and cherry filling, and custard squares. Serves coffee and pots of tea. Indoor and outdoor seating is available.

Somerset Grocer in Ashburton, Canterbury, offers a range of café food and grocery items. Specific items frequently mentioned include custard squares and various slices, such as raspberry and white chocolate and caramel. The café also serves nachos and salmon and avocado dishes. A selection of condiments, sauces, and general grocery products are available.

Lushingtons Cafe is a café in Ashburton, Canterbury. It offers counter food and menu items for lunch, with good portion sizes. The café also has an attached garden centre selling plants and gifts, and serves coffee.

Robert Harris is a café in Ashburton, Canterbury. They are located at 361 West Street.

Amberley is home to Nor' Wester Cafe, a café located at 95 Carters Road.

Switch New Brighton in Christchurch, Canterbury is a café offering food and coffee. Specific dishes include chicken pie, chips, the Southern Stack, and French toast. Coffee beans are also available for purchase. Portions are generally generous. The café has a rustic ambiance.

Christchurch, Canterbury is home to Affogato Cafe. They are a café located at 919 Colombo Street.

Christchurch, Canterbury. Chipmunks Playland & Cafe Papanui is a café with a playground. It offers a separate area for preschoolers and games for school children. Food choices are available, along with milkshakes. Private parties can be arranged, with hosts assisting. Parking is available.

A café in Christchurch, Canterbury, Terra Viva Cafe serves coffee and offers cabinet food and menu options. It provides meals such as pork belly, baked potato with beans, and eggs on toast. The establishment also prepares French toast gnocchi and fish and chips.

Christchurch, Canterbury is home to The Coffee Club Spitfire Square, a café located at Spitfire Square.

Coffee Culture is a café in Rangiora, Canterbury. They are located at 113 High Street.

Christchurch, Canterbury. Strange Bandit by Luciano is a café offering a menu and cabinet food. Cauliflower bites are a featured item. Coffee is consistently served. The café accommodates large groups and provides ample parking. Reservations are recommended.

Ilex Café is a café in Christchurch, Canterbury. It serves coffee and offers almond croissants and danishes. Large tables are available, and food is delivered to the table. The café has a modern interior and is surrounded by plants, providing a cozy atmosphere.

Christchurch, Canterbury. Sign of the Kiwi Cafe offers food and beverages. It provides views of Christchurch and is situated at the top of the hills. Seafood chowder is available. Parking is limited.

A café in Christchurch, Canterbury, Little Poms cafe offers brunch and lunch menus. Specific dishes include eggs benedict, grilled halloumi, and chilli scrambled eggs. The café also prepares muesli in-house, with a chocolate orange flavour noted. Coffee and fresh baking are available.

Black Betty Cafe, a café in Christchurch, Canterbury, offers a range of brunch items with a unique take on traditional dishes, including Mediterranean eggs with chorizo, poached eggs, hummus, feta, and lentils, served with sourdough. They also serve coffee and have cabinet food options. The cafe is located in a converted warehouse space.

Christchurch, Canterbury. Under The Red Verandah is a café with indoor and outdoor seating. It offers seafood chowder and gluten-free options. The café is located in a converted house and provides a warm atmosphere.

Christchurch, Canterbury, Unknown Chapter Coffee Roasters is a café located at 254 Saint Asaph Street.

Christchurch, Canterbury. Addington Coffee Co-op is a café offering brunch and a range of food options, including vegan choices. Coffee is a speciality. The premises include a shop selling earrings and a bookstore. Parking is available at the rear and on the street.

Drexel's Breakfast Restaurant in Christchurch, Canterbury, is a café serving a range of breakfast options. Offerings include pancakes, waffles, and hash browns with eggs. Free toast and jam are provided with meals. Reservations are recommended, particularly for weekends and holidays.

Cafés in Christchurch, Canterbury, C1 Espresso offers coffee and serves food. The business features an interior design with a unique vibe and provides a seating area. Meals are delivered to tables via a clear sealed tubing system. The menu includes dishes such as banana blossom burgers and Turkish eggs, alongside items like flying chips.