Business giving back: Flora Cafe
Owning a café was never the plan for Wil and Kim Sze. Wil was finishing his master’s degree, and Kim was pregnant with their first child and going to be a stay-at-home mum. But in August 2016, at 41 weeks pregnant, they had the worst news possible – ‘there’s no heartbeat’. Their son Oliver was […]
Spring brunch delights: Red Eight Cafe
Popular Kaiapoi eatery Red Eight Café has now introduced its delicious brunch menu every day. Pastry chef Stephanie Reeves, owner of Red Eight, has spruced up the brunch menu for spring, and extended the hours it’s available. From 8am ‘til 2pm daily, except Sunday when it’s closed, the new brunch offerings are up […]
Exceptional culinary choice: Crisp Cafe
What can one say about Crisp Café that hasn’t been said already? Locals come from around Christchurch and even as far as Ashburton, just to sample the great eats and beverages from Nick and Sue Leadbeater and their family- run café. Located at Shop 2 in the heart of the Fendalton Village Shopping Centre, Crisp […]
Firm favourite for foodies: Original Foods Baking Co.
You’ve likely heard of this locally owned and operated Canterbury family business, which has been a firm favourite since its beginnings in 1991… but if you’re unsure, we’re willing to bet you’ll have given them a go without knowing it. Been on an Air New Zealand flight recently? The delicious muffins on offer […]
The Perfect Place: Crisp Café
Crisp Café ticks all the boxes when it comes to food, service, vibe and that all important parking question. With an enormous shopping carpark to pull into, no steps to have to negotiate prams or wheelchairs and seating for 70, this is the perfect venue to catch up with friends, hold business meetings […]
The Place for Coffee Fans: The Coffee Fans
The Coffee Fans is a bright, relaxing café in the heart of St Albans. Open 7 ‘til 4 weekdays, and 8 ‘til 4 on weekends, it’s a great place to grab a coffee and enjoy the busy surrounds. Breakfast and lunch is served until 1:30 each day, with specialties such as traditional Eggs […]
An oasis of treats: Lushingtons Garden Gifts & Café
Lushingtons Garden Gifts & Café is an oasis of treats for the tummy, home and garden. Providing the perfect stop for lunch and a stretch of the legs en route to and from Christchurch, it’s even better for a day out. One of Ashburton’s ‘in the know’ pleasures, Lushingtons is the ideal spot […]
Truly Scrumptious! Country Oven Bakery and Café
The best thing about long journeys are the stops we have along the way; the chance to rest and relax for a while – the chance to revisit your favourite eatery and order the food you love and the coffee you’ve been dreaming of for the past fifty kiometres! Country Oven Bakery and […]
Delightfully Delicious to your door: 43 Degrees Café
There’s nothing like a company merger to revitalise businesses – to meld the strengths of each company and from that, build something big, innovative and new! Take 43 Degrees Café, for instance. Recently the café merged with local catering company Bell & Co, renowned for delivering to your door salads that are nourishing, […]
Top-quality café fare at your place: Purple Weka Café & Bar
Fans of The Purple Weka Café & Bar already know it’s the place to go for great coffee and delicious food, but did you know the catering service means you can serve all their delectable treats at your place? If you have a workplace or birthday shout, business lunch, or team gathering and […]