Recreating a coffee icon
Bink Bowler started making the coffee we have all come to love at the sprightly age of 13 and at age 19, 10 years ago, he and some other coffee guys founded Memphis Belle Coffee House in Wellington. It became iconic, gaining a cult following in the capital. Bink learnt so much about […]
Cool Beans!
Why it’s cool to support ‘local’ for your caffeine fix The coffee industry is very competitive and so too is the hospitality sector. At present we are reading on a regular basis that many local hospitality businesses are closing their doors due to increasing costs and a saturated market. Several Christchurch based roasteries […]
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 […]
Cafe and gifts combine: Pam’s Cafe and Gifts
If you’ve visited Waikari recently, you’ll know Pam’s Café & Gifts is the perfect place to stop for quality food and a great coffee. What makes it even better is the range of unique giftware on display offering something for everyone. In the two years it has been at its current location, locals […]
Coffee with heart: Coffee Worx
Do you enjoy really good coffee and the great outdoors? Coffee Worx, a Christchurch coffee roastery, has found there are many passionate coffee drinkers, who – just like you – enjoy the invigorating hit of sitting in their favourite outdoor spot sipping their favourite coffee. That’s why Coffee Worx developed its Heartland Brew […]
Drink Your Greens
Move over turmeric lattes, coffee is going green! Millions are hooked on the habitual comfort of a steaming hot cup of coffee. Now stir in a teaspoon of broccoli goodness and you have an incredibly virtuous pick-me-up. A dried, powdered rendition of fresh broccoli, with its nutrients still intact, was developed last year by […]
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 […]
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 […]
Your favourite fix: Black & White Coffee Cartel
Black & White Coffee Cartel is expanding to give you the new way to drink coffee in the jewel of the south, Queenstown. Leading the team at Queenstown Central in Frankton, is Kelly Roach. “Black & White Coffee cartel is a family business; you work with people who constantly support you and are as passionate […]