will keep you posted.

Being a family dinner, we arrived early (5.30) and had the place to ourselves. The cafe is spacious and inviting… except for the loud ‘classic hits’ music (honestly, “Kids in America”, “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme”; it was intrusive and camp.) The waiting services is good; friendly and thoughtful.

Our food was slow to arrive, we had originally chosen the chicken breast but were informed this would take at least 30 minutes longer to cook than our other picks (an odd lack of menu cohesion.) The “Euro bread” entree, was merely a third of a baguette, toasted with garlic butter. At $6.50 this might be worth an entry in any Christchurch’s Meanest Entree Contest. A wait inexcess of 30 minutes, between the end of our entree and the main arriving, was testing for the younger members of our party.

We ordered two steaks and two fish. The other mains options being the aforementioned chicken, pizza, and the vegetarian chickpea pattie.

The ribeye needed further fat trimmed. It was obviously scarred with cuts to check the cooking. Yet, the medium rare, was closer to medium. The kumara mash was lumpy and bland. It was served with a small portion of stir fry veg, almost entirely consisting of peppers. The blue cheese sauce was inexplicably served cold, while the mushroom sauce was rich and tasty.

The fish was Monk. It was overcooked. The outside was burnt, not seared. It was dry and over flavoured in a peanut-y sauce. It came with a citrus couscous and two baked tomatoes. The flavours didn’t really work together. The dish was unbalanced and forgettable.

This type of food is done far better, and at a much fairer price in pubs and cafes all over town.

My friend & I went for the new dinner menu.
Dissapointing that they had no wine available just the house wine that was okish.There was only one staff member that seemed to know what was available , she was a lovely young lady & was very helpful.
The Caesars salad I had was the worst I have ever had, and while it was only $13 , I would rather pay the extra $5 and get the best .
The meal my friend had was okish, but not great.The service was great but only from the one person.

Outstanding food and service. Clean and welcoming place. Manager Sharon is a star. Wide selection of meals (e.g. full brekkies, savory pies, sammies, wraps, single desserts, whole cakes) many on mouthwatering display. Not your same-old same-old, but some familiar plates done with imagination. High-end affordable for the average working person, but you, get what you pay for — value for money.

We visited today this place for first time and we enjoyed it!
good location-with parking-just few meters from Avonhead mall.
Very fresh & tasty food- breakfast and European pastry/cakes .Welcoming atmosphere,great decor,outside dining area :few tables that you can enjoy your coffee (excellent hammerbird beans coffee) outside.kid’s breakfast is nice that our kid loved to eat too.Stuff is friendly.Pastry are a bit pricey but fresh, well presented and good texture and taste -so can’t complain.
Only can add that they didn’t bring water and glasses to our table- i did ask for water – i picked it by myself.Can sagest to add something for kids-to keep them busy.